[kendra k]

because glasses make a man hot, duh!

[Ballbag]

I read this in the paper earlier - it struck me as a ploy by waterstones. I may be being cynical, but I would be interested to know how much money Waterstones have made from the sales of the Harry Potter books. The end of the series must spell a dip in yearly sales?

Footy I'll tell you in confidence cos I can't disclose figures. The sum is interesting and is definitely less than any of you earn in a month!

I've only just read this thread...... and........ er.................. *cough* bull crap *cough cough*.

[foot-loose]

mmm, she made a fairly good point. I'm still not convinced though.

[Ballbag]

Well, she didn't really make a point to be fair, more just said it aint so (in her opinion).

I can't see them making pittance on the sales of the books though, it's going to be a large ammount and no mistaking.

[MK Chris]

She told foot-loose in the chat room what the figure was and I wasn't convinced either. In fact I was positively unconvinced.

[Ballbag]

Where be the book woman then? I'm interested as to how little money she thinks they make from it then.

[MK Chris]

It's a minus figure apparently.

[foot-loose]

Well, she talked about it off the forum and told me some figures.

If they are right then she is telling the truth. However, I still don't quite understand it.

[Ballbag]

Hmmmmm I like your logic Footsman........ I agree, if she's right, then she's telling the truth, conversly if she's wrong, I fear she may be telling lies.

[foot-loose]

Em, well yes.

Talk to her - its got sod all to do with me. Plus we agree!

[Yudster]

And if that had crossed the line it would have been a goal.

[kendra k]

the thing is, i could easily see them sell the books for a loss only to make up for it in licensing and merchandising. that's where the money is.

[Yudster]

I can see how the publishers would do that, but not the bookseller, surely?

[Ballbag]

Oh Yudyud, the book sellers don't sleep at night.

The other thing is the increase in traffic through their doors, it's not just the Potter book sales that will increase.

[kendra k]

bag speaks the truth! it's why amazon's selling the book below cost and with free shipping. they expect you to buy other stuff at the same time, and they're probably right.

[Gaspode_The_Wonder_Dog]

Is that like the two for one on washing up liquid at ASDA then?

[aporteruk]

I reckon so. But how come DFS are always knocking out a sale?

[Gaspode_The_Wonder_Dog]

I like in there radio adverts they now make a denial and say "we only have two sales"!

[Ballbag]

bag speaks the truth!

Kendra speaks the truth!

[Yudster]

I like in there radio adverts they now make a denial and say "we only have two sales"!

The TV ad is the same now - apparently all the other "sales" are merely special offers and unbeatable deals.

[kendra k]

the internet is on fire with spoilers and it's lifting my mood. (terrible baseball game tonight.) i can't stop laughing from all the harry potter porn.

[S4B]

Kendra look at this cos it's hilarious! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tx1XIm6q4r4

[The Dude]

Don't want to rub anyone up the wrong way or put anybody's nose out of joint but I'll be so glad when all this Harry Potter stuff is over. I've seen the first three films which were okay but nothing special, but I refuse point blank to read the books because I'm sick and tired of all the hype. Every time a book or a movie comes out, all you see is Harry Potter, Harry Potter, Harry Potter. What also narks me is the sycophants making money off something they haven't had a hand in creating.

Maybe when the hue and cry dies down and the mainstream have moved on to other things, maybe I'll pick up the first book. But not until.

[Console]

My brother and sister (both 13) had a Harry Potter themed Mufti Day today; they both went as Muggles (sp?).

[S4B]

Your spelling's fine Console.

Dude I'm disappointed in you. The films are rubbish (mind you the new one's quite good) But the books are great and you really should give them a go.