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Borders in Downtown Crossing closing

ead1975ead1975
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I'm bummed. I buy a majority of my books at Harvard Book Store or online, but I always liked walking around that Borders, and I almost never left without buying something.  My husband used to go there all the time for greeting cards, too. The rent there must be phenomenal, though. And the giant pit* can't be helping matters.

Now there's really no reason to go over there, except Stoddard's.  And Macy's, I guess, but that Macy's gives me hives. It's just too overwhelming.

*sidenote - my husband and I always bust into Mouse Rat (formerly Scarecrow Boat) when we walk by there.

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  • MrsC968MrsC968 member
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    Most of the Borders in the area are closing because they cannot compete with Barnes & Noble and their extensive online sales.
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  • Rock-n-VollRock-n-Voll
    Aww, that stinks.  It's close to my office and I was hoping that one was going to stay open since it didn't close when the initial wave of shut downs went through.  I like wandering over there for a break now and then.  Barnes & Noble left the downtown crossing area a while ago too so now there's nothing but the used bookstore left--poo.
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  • Rock-n-VollRock-n-Voll
    Oh, ead, there's an Eddie Bauer Outlet in that area that I like to hit.  It's closer to the Chinatown end of Washington St.  And I just rediscovered Windsor Button shop in it's new-to-me location if you're into craft stuff at all.  They've got sewing notions, yarn craft supplies, and other general craft stuff.
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  • BCV513BCV513
    That suuuuuuuccckkkksss!!! That's my favorite place to kill a lunch hour. It's always packed. I don't get it. Downtown Crossing is a disgusting pit now. There's nothing there. I miss Filene's so much.
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  • ead1975ead1975

    Oh yeah, I forgot about Eddie Bauer. And I go there all the time, heh.  And I miss Filene's, too. And the Basement - it was terrifying in there, but I got some d*mn good deals.

    I'd hoped this location would make it after the others close. I prefer Borders to B&N for some reason.  I wonder if they'll end up being solely online after a while?

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  • ~Tuck~~Tuck~
    I work right in DT crossing, and all the good stores are gone!  I was sad when ALDO closed :(  And now Borders?  As someone else said, DT crossing really is a disgusting pit.
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    That suuuuuuuccckkkksss!!! That's my favorite place to kill a lunch hour. It's always packed. I don't get it.

    This!!  I loooove that Borders.  This makes me really sad Sad

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  • Ginger Le CoeurGinger Le Coeur

    I'm less sad about Borders and more sad about closing of the Curious George bookstore in Harvard Square. CG was the one store I have to go to when I go over to Harvard Square. I always find unique books there that I can use in my classroom. So sad to see such a great, small business close. Sad


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    I'm less sad about Borders and more sad about closing of the Curious George bookstore in Harvard Square. CG was the one store I have to go to when I go over to Harvard Square. I always find unique books there that I can use in my classroom. So sad to see such a great, small business close. Sad


    Whaaaat??? I didn't know about this  Sad I always buy my nieces' Christmas presents there.  They have great stuff.  Harvard Square used to be one of my favorite places but so many great business have left in the last few years. 

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  • Rock-n-VollRock-n-Voll
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    I'm less sad about Borders and more sad about closing of the Curious George bookstore in Harvard Square. CG was the one store I have to go to when I go over to Harvard Square. I always find unique books there that I can use in my classroom. So sad to see such a great, small business close. Sad


    Whaaaat??? I didn't know about this  Sad I always buy my nieces' Christmas presents there.  They have great stuff.  Harvard Square used to be one of my favorite places but so many great business have left in the last few years. 

    Oh no, this makes me super sad, too :(  Harvard Square is so different now than it was just 10-15 years ago.  There are hardly any of the old stores or restaurants left.  I've watched a lot of old favorites disappear to be replaced by big chains and such.  Sigh.

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