Picture the clerk standing there like a window display sommelier, swirling a glass of dusty props. Five copies of the same book just tells me the manager lost a bet, while ten mixed new releases says somebody actually reads. Judge the backdrop all you want, but my wallet walks in for the books.

You said you get what you pay for @mary614, but I've noticed that's the thing with most deals these days. You either spend a little more for a clean experience or you save money and accept a little chaos in your life. That sandwich sliding off was just the universe reminding me that nothing in life comes completely smooth, even for four bucks.

Is it really that amazing though? She gets some cards and suddenly it's this whole deep thing, but there's plenty of people who get ignored every day, too.