Midnight Harry Potter

By seoulfully 448 days ago Updated 426 days ago 326 Views 2 Comments

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Introduction

Listing pros and cons of getting book 7 tonight

Pro: I'll have it right away

Other than iPhone, I've never cared that much about being first on the block. And with a 12 million print first press, I'm not thinking it's going to be sold out or exclusive.

Pro:Easy time to buy

I don't have any plans tonight (sad, not really, have to work tomorrow).

Pro: Gives me something to read on the train

Rather than driving to work tomorrow, I can train, and might not mind waiting 14 minutes or whatever between trains on the weekend if I'm reading.

Con: The "party" aspect

Umm, the idiots in costumes and all that. Well that's not fair, enthusiastic fans can do as they will, I'd just rather not be around for it all.

Con: Midnight means 930-1000 pm

I'd imagine I'd have to go earlier to get it and go home quickly (need the sleep, again, have work tomorrow).

Con: Not necessary

I'm working all day tomorrow. I just started a book ("The Ingenuity Gap"). And if the ending is spoiled for me, it doesn't stop my enjoying the book. (Plus I wanted to catch up on movies this weekend).

Con: Amazon is almost certainly cheaper

Buying in store is hardly ever as cheap as Amazon, even including Prime shipping.

Con: Not a huge Potter fan

I enjoy them, but not like a crazy Potter fan.

Con: Wide availability

Yes, iPhone was available easily through the weekend of launch and I waited in line for it. And such will likely be the case with HP7. So I'll be able to walk a few blocks to a bookstore by the office tomorrow during lunch.

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I'm scared. This is on our agenda to get tomorrow.

kathybelleposted 448 days ago

I just ran (literally) out to catch the work mailman and ask him to leave it even though the office will be closed tomorrow. He smiled and said, "no problem", he'll have his at midnight.

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