James Britt Learns his lesson

B&N strikes agin! James Britt pre-ordered a book from B&N, only to see it first on the shelves, and only to be disappointed by an email from BN telling him he won't be getting it for some time. I don't blame him for sounding a bit ticked.

Way to go. I'm guessing they've shipped all their copies to their stores, so they have none left for anyone foolish enough to actually use their Web site.

This is why I NEVER EVER order chicken Teriyaki in an Italian restaurant, and Beef Yakisoba in an Indian restaurant. (Although there is one exception to it: The Butler's Pantry)

B&N in the states and its evil equivalent here in Canuckland (chindigo store monopoly) have given me enough trouble on their "online" side that I totally stopped using it. Now I use the "professionals" erm.. amazon.ca or that store in quebec. I find that amazon.ca is ALWAY.. and I mean ALWAYS on time, and gives me a better break %age wise when it comes to discounts. Also, Amazon doesn't push books in your face which seem to satisfy the political agenda's of its owners (unlike some other "bookstores" I know)

I have been ordering from amazon.ca store and I even get free shipping for orders greater than 40 bucks. For someone who spends more on books than on clothes and shoes and things of that nature, this comes in real handy. (plus you don't have to wear the book to figure out if it fits.. hehe)

Thanks Britt for reminding us yet again ... and hopefully you'll get the book soon enough. TEH WOZ has been pushing it like mad lately. which is good because I like to listen to the guy. He seems to have the energy of an excited high school nerd :)

(I mean it in a good way)