[thewhitetulip]

Stores just can't carry that many books.

I haven't used amazon since a few years but when I was looking for a book, I ultimately had to order online. No option.

What would've been best is go to a store and they'll deliver ur book at your home in the evening if they don't have a copy handy

Till the happens stores will find it hard to compete with Amazon who does essentially that

[mumblemumble]

Usually not "no option." I frequently use Amazon's app to look up an ISBN, and then bring it to my neighborhood bookshop and ask them to order it for me.

The only time I've ever had to order from Amazon is when I'm trying to get something that just isn't distributed in the USA, or is only being sold by, in effect, scalpers. e.g., last year I got a box set shipped to me from Europe for ~70€, where US-based sellers wanted more like $300.

(Even there, I suppose I could order from Fnac or somewhere instead, but Amazon seems to fare better at getting through US customs.)