Kinokuniya is and was my favorite bookstore. Is because I still like to visit and browse books there. Was because I do not buy as many books from them. I was at Kino main branch during lunch. I overheard a group of 3 young men talking. One of the says Kino does not treat loyal customers well. I am in total agreeement with this statement. I had bought many books in Kino through the years. I must always purchase the membership which is $20/year. The membership gives me 10% discount and twice a year 20%. It does not matter how much I spent. $20 is needed to renew. At 10% discount, you have to purchase $200 worth of books before any savings kick in. The books are priced much higher than those available on the internet.
Today it is 10% for non-member and 20% for members. Kino also use to have 20% storewide whether you are member or not for 3 days. I do not see any 20% discount anymore. Previously, whenever there is a 20% for members, there are long queues of customers buying. Today, it looked like business as usual.
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