Amazon buys Book Depository

nats on 05/07/2011 - 13:29

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issh on 05/07/2011 - 13:33

Last year it had an operating profit of £2.3 million

wow

Some interesting comments in the comment box

How long do you reckon they'll keep the free shipping, given Amazon charges five bucks a book?

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what a backward step. The book depository was my favourite site. I can't see Amazon offering free postage. Prices will only go up
bluedufflecoat on 05/07/2011 - 13:58

BUMMER…. :( I like Book Depository - though lately, my purchases have been going through abebooks lately (recommended by Booko). :) I <3 Ozbargain.
the discombobulated… on 05/07/2011 - 13:59

This, shall we say, somewhat blows. What an anti-bargain. :/
drdolphin on 05/07/2011 - 14:14

Goodbye to the free postage option. This is a big disappointment, been using bookdepository for a few years now and love it. Cheaper books, no postage and always quicker than amazon.

Is it too late to bring back Angus and Robertson? If they'd hung on another year they might have reclaimed the market!
jv on 05/07/2011 - 15:14

if there's a market there, someone will start up a similar service…
spacecowboy on 05/07/2011 - 22:33

Wonder how long until Book Depository disappears. Run into the ground by new owners, & quietly put to sleep…
alebox on 06/07/2011 - 00:12

should i quickly buy any and all books i need in the future before the almost inevitable crash occurs?