The Challenges of Transitioning Online
The pandemic was an incredibly challenging time for independent businesses, and Border Bookshop was no exception. Even before 2020, we faced difficulties with declining footfall and rising costs, compounded by high-interest rates on loans. When lockdowns made in-person shopping impossible, we had to make the difficult decision to shift our stock online while also physically moving all of the stock to an alternative premises to continue serving our customers.
While we’ve made progress, moving thousands of books, comics, and magazines to an online database has been an immense task. Years later, we’re still not even halfway through cataloguing everything. This means there are countless single-issue comics, vintage magazines, and unique treasures that aren’t yet listed online.
For now, the best way to discover what we have is to reach out to us directly. If you’re hunting for something specific or curious about our stock, just send us an email. We’re always happy to help you find what you’re looking for, even if it takes a little extra time.
Thank you for your ongoing support—it means everything to us as we navigate these challenges and work toward preserving the magic of our collection.