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Why I don’t buy books from Amazon

On this blog, I haven’t exactly made it a secret that I’m not Amazon’s biggest fan. I don’t buy books from there and I do my best to support other book retailers. Today, I’m going to talk in-depth about why I don’t buy books from Amazon and don’t plan on going back.

Before I get started, though, a disclaimer: this isn’t mean to be a callout or guilt-trip for anyone who does buy books from Amazon. I know that not everyone has access to other book sources, and I know that Amazon is often the most accessible option, both in terms of price and the fact that they can deliver right to your door. I simply want to shed some light on my own reasons for avoiding Amazon and maybe encourage you, if it’s within your means, to seek other options. Also, everything in this post is very US-centric, since that’s the data and experience I have access to.

I work at an independent bookstore. That in itself might be enough to answer the question in this post’s title.

Ever since I started working as a bookseller last year, I began to see firsthand the impact Amazon has on the book industry. It’s not uncommon for people to ask me why we don’t price match or why our books are so much more expensive than Amazon. I’ve had people directly tell me that they’re going to buy from Amazon instead.

And I get it. Books are expensive. Just maybe don’t say it right to your local bookseller’s face. But that’s business that we lost because of Amazon’s hold on bookselling. It’s money that would have supported a local business and gone back into the community, instead going to a corporation whose CEO is already the richest person in the world.

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Why are books on Amazon cheaper?

Okay, let’s talk money. I’m not going to claim to be an expert on this, but from my own knowledge and the research I’ve done, this is the situation:

Amazon sells more – a lot more – than just books, which means they can sell books at steep discounts and make up the loss through other goods. As a result, they have gained a large monopoly of online bookselling, which gives them unrivaled influence over publishers.

Like all book retailers, Amazon buys from publishers at a discount, but because of their monopoly, Amazon is able to impose wholesale terms that benefit them. They usually negotiate deeper discounts with publishers – discounts that smaller retailers like bookstores can’t afford – in order to push their prices down.

It’s not uncommon for Amazon to take advantage of this. For example, in 2012 Amazon demanded a 45% discount deal with a small publisher, McFarland & Co., nearly doubling the current discount and making it impossible for McFarland & Co. to make a profit through the books sold on Amazon. In 2010, Amazon refused to sell books from Macmillan, one of the Big Five publishers in the US, during a dispute about ebooks. Similarly, in 2014, Amazon briefly stopped allowing customers to preorder books published by Hachette in response to Hachette’s pushback about ebook pricing.

Amazon’s influence on the book industry goes beyond low prices. They’re able to bully publishers into getting what they want; if Amazon doesn’t like the terms of a deal, they have the power to seriously hurt publishers without making a dent on their own profits.

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How does this hurt publishers?

The examples with McFarland & Co., Macmillan, and Hachette demonstrate what Amazon can do if they’re not happy with a deal. Bigger publishers like Macmillan and Hachette can probably survive the hit (though not for long), but smaller publishers like McFarland & Co. can’t. Publishing is already incredibly centralized, with the Big Five publishers dominating everything else, and Amazon’s practices only exacerbate the problem.

Publishers might be companies whose main goal is making money, but at least they’re companies dedicated to readers and books. Amazon doesn’t care about that. They’re not going to push for diversity or listen to readers or put thought into what they put into the world, as long as it makes them money. And as long as Amazon has control over what publishers can and can’t do, that’s concerning to me.

Doesn’t cheaper books mean that people buy more books?

This is an argument I came across while I was researching for this post, and it’s a fair point. If, say, I could be buying two hardcover books for $30 from Amazon instead of one book for the same price, isn’t that better for the book industry?

Maybe in the short term it’s a good thing, but in the long run the whole system ends up hurting publishers, and therefore authors and readers as well. As I’ve already talked about, this model is unsustainable, especially for smaller publishers (who are often the first to support marginalized voices and unconventional stories).

Sure, maybe Amazon’s cheaper prices make it easier to buy more books. But wouldn’t you rather have better books?

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The benefits of supporting independent bookstores

Okay, time to get on my soapbox (as if I haven’t already been there this whole time). This topic could honestly have a whole post to itself, so I’ll keep this relatively short for now.

In addition to the monetary benefits of supporting a local business (such putting money and jobs back into the local economy), bookstores provide community spaces that simply can’t be replicated through online retailers like Amazon. (I’m not even going to get started on those physical Amazon Books stores.) Bookstores host events, organize author visits to local schools, and create a human genuine connection between publishers and readers.

Plus, booksellers can offer real, personalized recommendations that an algorithm can’t. In a bookstore, it’s much easier to find lesser-known books that you might never have learned about otherwise, either through a recommendation or simply by picking something up off the shelf.

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Yes, I’m incredibly biased in this argument, as an indie bookseller. But I’ve seen firsthand how important bookstores are – from kids excited about meeting their favorite authors to people ecstatic about finding the perfect next read. It’s frustrating to know that this is what’s at stake because of Amazon’s monopoly.

Independent bookstores aren’t going anywhere. In the last ten years, there has actually been growth in the number of indie bookstores in the US. But that only happened because people made the deliberate choice to buy from indies rather than online.

I try to put my money where my values are, which is why I don’t buy books from Amazon. It’s something that I can afford, especially since I frequently use my public library and therefore don’t buy every book I read. I know it’s not an option for everyone, but if it’s within your means, I definitely encourage you to go support just about anywhere else rather than Amazon.

Alternatives to buying books on Amazon

  • BOOKSTORES. Obviously, independent bookstores are always my first choice, and I also support chains like Barnes & Noble. Secondhand stores are also nice, though they don’t directly support the author so I try to buy my books new.
    • If you want to find the nearest indie bookstore to you (in the US), check here.
    • Plus, lots of indie bookstores will ship to you!
  • Indiebound. Again, this site supports independent bookstores, which you know I’m a big fan of. I even have an affiliate link!
  • Wordery. This is a more recent discovery of mine, but it looks great. Free worldwide delivery!
  • Book Outlet. You can find books for ridiculously low prices here. Not everything is available, but it’s worth a look.

And just in case you didn’t know, Book Depository and Audible are both owned by Amazon, so I don’t buy from them either.

Sure hope this post doesn’t put me on Jeff Bezos’ hit list.

What do you think of buying books from Amazon? What’s your favorite independent bookstore?

x Margaret

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66 thoughts on “Why I don’t buy books from Amazon

  1. This is a really great post about the publishing side of things. It really sucks that Amazon has such a monopoly on books, especially considering the ethics of the company. I try not to buy from Amazon and support bookstores instead. I didn’t know indie bookstores ship books–I’ll have to check that out!

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  2. I think a lot of people are vaguely familiar with the “Amazon is bad” rhetoric, but they don’t really know HOW bad it is or think about how this is going to affect them (and everyone) long-term. I agree indie bookstores aren’t going anywhere, but the major chain competitors like Barnes and Noble actually might close, and that will be a huge loss.

    I also try to tell people all the time that Amazon is selling books at a loss because…people don’t know. I think they see Amazon selling a new YA hardcover for $13 instead of $18 and think, “SEE! That book is worth $13! Anyone charging $18 is cheating me!” No…Amazon is selling the book for less than it’s worth because they don’t care if they lose money on it.

    I also disagree with the “people buy more books if they’re cheaper” argument. I mean, maybe some people under certain circumstance. I can see some people just buying $3 e-books willy-nilly because “Why not? It’s so cheap!” But the physical books are really often not that much cheaper than list price these days. If I’m only saving $3-$5 per book, would I really buy more because of it? Like, if I can get a $18 book for $13, I would still personally buy just one book, not choose to buy two books for $26.

    I also think that, you know, people read a finite number of books. The blogosphere can skew perspectives because we’re avid readers and there are these outlier people who read 300 books a year or whatever, but the average person (I forget the number exactly from the studies I’ve seen) reads probably like 0-10 books a year. The “average” avid reader might read like 30-50 books a year. How many is someone really going to buy? My own purchasing habits would definitely be related to how many books I expect to read, and making it “affordable” for me to purchase 100 books a year means nothing if I can only read 50 anyway.

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    1. What you said about Barnes & Noble is so true, and something that I didn’t even touch on in this! The prospect of major chains like that going under is definitely concerning.

      And yes, it’s definitely frustrating when people think that Amazon’s book prices are the REAL prices and other places mark them up.

      You’re so right about the whole “people buy more books if they’re cheaper” argument. It’s harder to see from inside the book community, but it’s true that most people don’t read that much or buy lots of books. It’s not as if buying cheaper books allows people to READ more books (otherwise we’d all be reading nonstop thanks to public libraries). Basically, it’s an argument that doesn’t make sense.

      Thanks for such a thoughtful comment! 🙂

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      1. Tangentially related, I do admire how publishers have started to sell more collector’s and special editions to solve the “people can only read (and therefore buy) so many books” problem. Now you can buy five editions of the same book and give publishers more money while still only having to read the book once! :p

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      2. First of all, I really needed a blog post like that, so thanks for making one!

        Down to the nitty gritty:
        I mainly support indie bookstores instead of Amazon, but as an international buyer (outside the US that is) finding affordable books and shipping can be challenging. My silver lining is certain bargain ebooks, because I think that I get access to books in a way that is not piracy (which is a whole other story) and support publishers and authors; keep in mind that I don’t have access to a library with ebooks in English. I’m also considering an Audible subscription, because again it’s one of the most affordable and legal ways to get access to audiobooks whilst supporting authors and publishing houses.

        Other that that, I usually go for Wordery instead of BD after I found out they were bought by Amazon a few years back. I’ve also found a few big bookshops in my country with a good selection of foreign books and rather competitive prices. I do wish that indie bookstores offer at least a 10% discount, since that’s the best one can ask for new releases anyway (mostly talking about translated fiction in my country in this scenario, not sure how that goes in other countries).

        I don’t know much about Indiebound and international shipping, but I will try to look more into that. I was wondering, what’s your opinion on Barnes&Noble? I’ve never been to one, but I see all American booktubers talk about it and I believe they offer international shipping.

        Once again, great discussion, loved the blog post!

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      3. Yep, I know it’s a completely different story for readers outside of the US, and Amazon is often the best – or only – way to get certain books. But that’s great to hear that you’ve used Wordery and found some bookstores near you! I’m not sure if Indiebound ships internationally…
        But I’m definitely a fan of Barnes & Noble! I don’t shop there often, but they’re a great alternative to Amazon. Thanks so much for your comment!!

  3. This is such an informative post! Just 2 days ago I was wondering to myself, “Why does everyone hate buying from Amazon so much?” and this answered my questions! (Also, I didn’t know Book Depository was owned by Amazon! I don’t use them, but I’ve thought about it in the past.)

    I try not to buy from Amazon mostly because they don’t handle my books very well. Almost every single book I’ve received from them has arrived damaged in some way (twice I’ve received books with not only a torn cover, but also a torn hardback 😦 ). Whenever I do buy from them, it’s because it is the cheaper option. I’ve always loved owning a collection of books, and now that I’m in the book community and I’m exposed to so many more books than I was a year ago, I’m also buying more, and all of that money adds up, unfortunately. I also knew there were some “bad” parts of Amazon, and I kind of tried to stay away, but I wasn’t aware of how bad it was until this post.

    Right now, I try to buy books from Barnes & Noble and BookOutlet as much as possible. BookOutlet has a lot of the options I like, and it’s fun and cheap to buy books in bulk every now and then. I’ve already put myself on a book buying ban for now, but the next time I buy some books, I’ll use an indie store. 🙂

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    1. I’m so glad I could help inform you! 😊 And that’s great that you plan to buy from an indie next time!

      That’s so frustrating that Amazon treats their books so poorly, and honestly is kind of indicative of their attitude towards books in general imo. (How do you tear a hardcover??) It’s definitely understandable to go to them first because they’re cheaper – I did too for a long time – but now that I know more about the situation, I want even more to support other places.

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  4. thewolfandbooks

    Thank you so much to reiterate how important it is to vote with our dollars…okay, we’re not actually voting but you know what I mean. If I can eat out or buy a $5 latte or get drinks, I can spend $10 or $18 on a paperback or $18 or $25 on a hardcover once in awhile. It’s not as if I have to buy a full priced book every single week or month all year around. Not to mention, indies have membership discounts. I guess if you’re an avid reader and you read 100 books a year, I can see why buying indie wouldn’t be economically beneficial. But I feel like if you’re already reading 100 books a year, spending some of that cash on indies wouldn’t hurt?

    I think if someone is broke, one way to boycott or protest Amazon is to use the library (if they have one). I feel like it’s almost better to borrow there than spend on Amazon because one purchase from Amazon is still money in their pockets. I could be wrong. But like Briana said, the average reader is reading less than we are lead to believe and honestly? I really feel like it’s a bunch of rich people who shop at Amazon. I wouldn’t be surprised if the average income of Amazon users is relatively high. I will admit that as a jobless, carless 18 year old I used Amazon frequently (but I do remember grabbing books full price with my pocket money as well since I wasn’t reading 100 books a year anyway).

    Excellent post!

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    1. Yes, I think it definitely does count as voting with your dollars! It’s true that buying all your books at full price maybe isn’t the best economic option if you’re reading 100+ a year, but like you said, that’s what public libraries are for. (Of course, not everyone has access to public libraries, which is why this isn’t a clear-cut issue.)

      But yeah, I doubt that EVERYONE who buys their books from Amazon is doing it because they’re struggling financially. I definitely used Amazon back in the day when all I cared about was finding the cheapest option (and when I didn’t know any better), but now, even though I’m not exactly rolling in cash, I try to put my dollars elsewhere.

      Thanks so much for your comment!

  5. Brilliant post! I’m so glad to finally see someone make a post about this issue. I work for a small business that sells on Amazon, so have had firsthand experience of what it’s like to be a seller on their systems. They are categorically AWFUL. Honestly, I think Amazon is one of the sleaziest companies around today – trying to self publish a book on their systems is terrible. They have a lot of sway, which they use to bully small companies – it’s their way or the highway, basically. I never buy books from them and I encourage anyone else to stay away too.

    As for your list of alternatives, Waterstones is a great chain bookstore in the UK!

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    1. Oh no, I can imagine that would be so frustrating! I only touched on the book side of things because that’s all I really feel qualified to talk about, but it’s true that Amazon has so much control over ALL of the online market. And they can use it to get pretty much anything they want. Truly awful.

      Waterstones is great, though!! That’s a wonderful alternative 😀

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      1. I hate that Amazon sells so many books, yet doesn’t have any respect for them. I have bought from there in the past and I would say at least half of the paperbacks I got arrived damaged.

        I kind of resent that I own a Kindle but there just isn’t that much choice in the ebook market. I do try to use Scribd and my online library and leave the Kindle for NetGalley ARCs and those books I just can’t find anywhere else.

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  6. Emma @ AFCTL

    This is such an amazing post.

    I definitely agree that Amazon seems to be a bully, and that they are being extremely cruel to publishers. Unnecessarily cruel.

    I’ll admit now that I have bought from Book Depository (which I didn’t know was owned by Amazon until now) and will maybe do so for box sets considering the only way to order them at my home is through Mighty Ape, which will sometimes charge up to two or three times more.
    I try to buy at my local – Whitcoulls – where I can get most books and independent book stores where I can, and what they don’t have our department stores (similar to Target and Walmart) will most likely have.

    Thank you for this post, it was super duper informative and has helped me see a side of Amazon that I never carefully considered.

    – Emma 🙂

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    1. Thanks so much!

      I didn’t know that BD was owned by Amazon for a long time either, so I definitely bought from them thinking I was avoiding Amazon 😔 It’s definitely understandable to choose that when the alternative is paying so much more. And that’s great that you have some physical bookstores near you! 😀 I’m glad I could help inform you about the whole situation!

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  7. Wow, I had no idea Amazon was so sleazy. I’ve never bought a book there (or anyone I know irl) because in my country they are horribly expensive. Once I tried ordering a book, it was $17, but with shipping it was around $90. Never added anything into my cart ever since.

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  8. This was such a brilliant post!! And it was written so accessibly and just PERFECT!!
    I loved it when you said “I try to put my money where my values are, which is why I don’t buy books from Amazon.” because I feel like at times it can be easy to say I care but it is easy to buy a cheap book of amazon but you have to make a difference yourself to support the book industry. You do make an individual difference and you have to take responsibility for that.

    I also think this was really educational as I didn’t know too much about Amazon until a while ago and I had no idea Book Depo was owned by amazon until quite recently!! So it is really important to get that information out there so people can make informed decisions.

    I definitely want to stop using amazon and use my local bookstore or Wordery!! Thank you so much for this post, it is so important!!

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    1. Thank you so much, Sophie! 😊

      I’ve definitely put more of an effort to support my values with how I spend my money, and even though I haven’t accomplished that in every area of my life, it’s important to me to do that for books.

      And yep, I think a lot of people don’t know about BD….and it’s really too bad, since it’s otherwise a great place to buy books 😔 I’m glad I could encourage you to buy from your local bookstore, though! 😀

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  9. I always prefer to browse a bookstore over online shopping. Whenever we go on a road trip or vacation, the first thing I do is look for bookstores (new and used) along the route. There’s nothing like holding a book in your hands.

    Interesting side-note, Book Outlet has a physical store nearby, and that’s one of my wife’s favorite places to go looking for books. 🙂

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  10. This was a very important post. Well done! You really opened up my mind because honestly Amazon used to be my usual goto for books. As of this past year I have been trying to buy from indie bookstores more or Barnes and Noble. Reading this post has made it all the more important to me to continue this practice! Thank you for opening my eyes wider ❤

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  11. This is such a brilliant and insightful post and I wholeheartedly agree with everything you’ve said. I don’t typically buy as many books as I use to, mainly due to shelf-space/saving money, but when I do I make a point of actively seeking out bookstores over amazon. Yes, amazon is cheaper, but I’ve read a couple of stories on how they manipulate companies to their will and it doesn’t sit right with me. So, am I willing to pay more for a book I find at a bookstore? Yes, because the only way local businesses have a chance of surviving is if people actively make the effort to support them.

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  12. This is such a well written and informative post! I never knew how bad Amazon was for books/bookstores/publishers… yikes. I never really buy books (I think I bought 1 new book in the past two years…), but on the rare occasion I do, I tend to go to Barnes and Noble rather than Amazon, and now I’m definitely going to keep that up!

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  13. This was such an interesting post. I’ve obviously heard before that it’s way better to support indie booksellers than Amazon, but I’d never had it broken down in such a clear manner. I think I’m going to try to avoid buying books from Amazon now. I’m lucky enough to live near quite a few book stores, so it’s definitely doable for me. This was such a wonderful post!

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  14. Margaret, this post is absolutely incredible! Like, oh my word there’s so much research behind it and it mixes so well with your opinion, and I’m really just in love with it. I too also try to avoid buying books from Amazon and supporting book stores, so I could relate with a lot of what you mentioned here. Especially in the fact that Amazon can sell their books for so much cheaper, but buying from a bookstore helps and supports the author a whole heck of a lot more. Although, I do have to admit, we don’t have many indie bookstores where I live which is upsetting, but I will happily look into the indie stores that ship.

    I also really love the thought process that while we cater to our love of reading, we can make a difference in that author’s life or in the grand scheme of things. As you said, by purchasing books from bookstores or indies, we’re not only telling the author, “hey, I think I’ll like this book so here’s some money for all of your hard work and talent,” buy we’re also telling the book industry what stories we’re interested in, which will ultimately produce more of those stories. Incredible. Incredible. Incredible.

    Again, congratulations on this post! It’s seriously something incredible ❤

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    1. Ahhhh thank you so much, that’s so kind of you! 😀

      Gotta love actually being able to support authors through buying their books! 🙌 And yep, I think it’s so important to actually SHOW what kinds of stories we’re interested in by giving them money, and through that pushing for more inclusive and diverse stories.

      That’s too bad that you don’t have many indies near you, but looking into ones that ship is a great option. (You might already know this, but Books of Wonder in NYC ships!)

      Thanks again so much! ❤

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  15. I’ve been buying books from Amazon forever, but it’s been sitting wrong with me for the past few years, and I just never thought of so many of these. Like, I think I knew, but it just didn’t occur to me? Which is definitely because I come from such a privileged background. But this has made me think so much, and I really appreciate that! I’ve been doing more going to B&N instead of just popping onto Amazon lately, but I want you to know that I’m making the switch right now. I’m going to cancel all of my preorders and switch them over because it’s not worth it. I want books to remain accessible and diverse, and the only way to do that is to actually support the book community, not another jerk billionaire.

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    1. That’s definitely understandable! I don’t think it’s something most people think about, and the fact that you’re willing to make a conscious effort to switch is amazing!! I’m so happy to hear that I could inspire that 😀 Here’s to accessible and diverse books!!

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  17. I love bookstores so much!! Barnes and Noble is my favorite place to go when I shop for YA. I have to use Amazon for some books that are harder to find, like if I want some academic book I can’t find anywhere else. I don’t really like using Amazon, though.

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  20. oooh I love BookOutlet the books are cheap af and I can get so much more for my $$!!! I love this post— super informative and I agree with so much of what your saying.

    I also have discovered that I am not the biggest fan of amazon bookstores because they do not take cash and also they only carry the most popular books sold on amazon.com… this makes it really hard to find lesser known or even just older books :(( I try to shop locally and stop in a bookstore ever chance I get! (this is in part bc my soul cannot pass a bookstore without going in lol and bc I truly believe in shopping locally!) Amazing post love 🙂

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    1. BookOutlet is great for finding cheap books!! I’m glad you found this post so informative 😀

      Wow, I didn’t realize the Amazon bookstores didn’t take cash. And it’s frustrating that they only have the most popular books. So much for supportive small authors. Haha, I feel the same way about bookstores – I can’t pass by without stepping inside! 😀

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  25. This is such an interesting post, I love it so much and thank you for putting a light on all of the issues about Amazon in such a great blog post, I’ve learned a whole damn lot after reading this and I appreciate this so much.
    Unfortunately, I’ve been ordering from Amazon and lately Book Depository, just as well, as an intl reader, it’s hard to come by English titles directly in bookstores, the closest bookstore with English books is almost 100 km away from where I live and they just don’t have a big collection of young adult books, unfortunately. I need to explore the Wordery option a little more and see what they have and if I can order from there 🙂
    Thank you so much for this post. ❤

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A driver made a 400-mile detour so a stranger could have one last visit with her dying mom in the U.K. Ron and Sharleen Gillies were driving from their home in Scotland to Cambridge when they had a car accident and they might not have made it to say their final goodbye, but a good samaritan stopped to see if he could help.

Dean Moore saw the couple on the side of the road and when he heard that Mrs. Gillies’ mother was in her final hours, he insisted on driving them the last 200 miles of their trip. He spent three and a half hours bringing them there, then stopped for a quick bathroom break and turned around and drove the 200 miles back home, after refusing any money. And he says his good deed was just “what anyone else would have done.”

Ron and Sharleen made it just in time to see her mother for a few hours before she passed away the following day. And if not for the kindness of this stranger, they probably wouldn’t have had the chance at all. Ron says, “I just can’t put into words what that lad did for us.”

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Remembrance Day Service – Sunday November 9th

West Malling Community Choir will be taking part in the Remembrance Day Service in St. Mary’s Church in West Malling on Sunday November 9th.  The service is to be taken by the Bishop of Rochester and begins at 2.30pm.

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CHICAGO – As another two months of workouts begin at Halas Hall, the focal point of the discussion for Bears’ fans remains the quarterback. Entering his third year as the starter for the team, many are hoping that Mitchell Trubisky will be able to take a major step in his production as he starts his second year under head coach Matt Nagy. Familiarity with the offense, many hope, will bring the best out of the second-overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, and help the Bears reach the Super Bowl for the first time in over a decade. Kevin Jackman of WBBM Newsradio spoke to Trubisky this past weekend and he talked about that along with the expectations for the quarterback on Sports Feed Tuesday night with Josh Frydman. You can watch his full discussion in the video above or below.

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I’m not ageing, I just need repotting.

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Many of us over the last few months have spent more time at home than ever before. Its given me more time to reflect, be present and show my house plants more love.

Each plant has its own needs, much like humans. Some explode in colour, take up all the room and fight for the light. Others, slowly grow, creep and stay snug in their pots. To nourish the plants I often give them a little feed, again some prefer regular watering, but most like their roots to dry out. I’ve also now got a window sill full of babies ready to be rehomed, as I pot each offspring in their own pot, much like my son I do love watching them flourish.

It made me think about my own ‘pot’ and I’ve taken to a daily yoga practise to make room. Ive also meditated more (something I find hard to make part of my daily practise, even though I know its super good for me on many levels). On reassessment of my pot, I guess I am ready to move pots – I need new challenges and the view has become a little stale.

Bravely, I’ve taken action and am planning new pot adventures, giving nourishment to my roots, making space and prioritising what its important to my core, it’s time to top up the soil and move on to bigger things.

Today I was blessed to receive an email from an ex-pupil who updated me on her adventures, at eighteen she’s realised that adult life isn’t mapped out (no shizzle) and that a sense of purpose isn’t as accessible as an amazon prime delivery. I was extremely proud that she has been using this time to reflect, to make plans to leave her ‘pot’ in hope for more enriched and a deeper sense of joy. We don’t have to all live BIG. We don’t all need to be loud. In fact, as I age – I realise that my house plants who are brave enough to grow a new leaf, to reach out into the light…they are some of my favourites.

Make time to restore your pot, nourish the soil, eat well, stay hydrated – we are all just plants with complex emotions.

Do whatever you need to do to flourish – but don’t allow yourself to become pot bound, to wonder the ‘what ifs’ and rot over watered and stagnant just because your pot is comfortable.

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I’ll Hold You In Heaven

I’ll Hold You In Heaven by Jack Hayford

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What happened to my baby after he or she died?
Will I ever see my baby again–and will I recognize him?
What happens if I’ve had an abortion?
Does God have a reason for letting my child die?
How can I help a friend who’s experiencing grief?

With compassionate answers for your troubling questions, God’s Word shines with hope in the dark night of human pain. God showed His tenderness when David lost a child he had with Bathsheba. In his pain and grief, David spoke the word of revelation–the reassuring word of God’s truth–saying, “I will go to [my child] but he will not return to me” (2 Samuel 12:19-23).

As Pastor Jack Hayford says, “This isn’t myth, fable, legend or a selection of poetic thoughts for the sorrowful. This is truth to set us free. Here we are specifically freed to expect to meet children in heaven, to recognize them and to be with them.”

Let Jack Hayford show you the freeing truth of the Word of God and its promise that one day, like David, you will hold your child in heaven.

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This is a must read book for anyone who has suffered the loss of a baby through abortion, still birth, miscarriage, and early infant death such as SIDS. Hayford has written a book that I recommend to ALL readers and not just those who are bereaved parents. Did my baby have a soul? Yes, according to scripture at the moment of conception, that baby has a soul. Your baby, if you lost one, was planned by God. It’s comforting to know that our baby was born with a soul and delivered straight to heaven no matter the cause of your loss. Also comforting is the fact that your baby is like a toddler playing in heaven no matter when your loss happened. Maybe your baby was aborted as an embryo, yet you have a toddler in heaven. It is comforting to know one day we will hold our child in heaven and that we shall greet each other as our child, even though we did see them as a toddler due to early death. I give five stars.

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  1. I’ve heard of this book Mary, but never read it. Great review and yes its a comfort to know the babies are in Heaven waiting for me. I can see why this is a must read.

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The Central Park Zoo will open an hour early at 9AM on all four Sundays in February for photographers to have a unique, up-close experience with the Zoo’s collection. Shooting at the zoo is exciting. In one location you will get to see a collection of animals from around the world. Take your time, plan your shots and enjoy the Central Park Zoo animals before the doors open to the public.

In addition to the early entry to the zoo, participants will enjoy an exclusive close-up photo session with one of the animals in the collection.

Photographers will have the opportunity to explore on their own the Tropical Rain Forest as well as the outdoor habitats. The cost is $30 per person and includes a great variety of photographic opportunities for the entire day!  Get your tickets at the Gate when you arrive.

Join me (Gus and Ida the polar bears, Zoe and Chocolate the snow leopards, our nine snow monkeys and more) at the Central Park Zoos’ Early Morning Photography Event in February.

If you have any questions about these special events contact me at judylobo@gmail.com

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For example, when a senior citizen resident who has an active bed bug infestation in her room comes down to the lobby to sit with her friends, have tea or read a book, the bed bugs will crawl off of her clothing, or wheelchair, onto the couch, and wait for a new person to sit down.  When the new person sits down, those bed bugs will hitchhike back to that person’s room, where they will continue to breed and multiply.  It is a continuous cycle that persists until the bed bugs are detected and properly treated.

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It is very important for senior citizens and their families to understand that the operator of a senior living community, nursing home or retirement home who tries to force their residents to pay for bed bugs may be acting illegally in trying to shift that cost.  Residents who are being forced to pay for bed bug treatments have legal rights and should act quickly to preserve their rights and fight the illegal cost shifting.  Maryland law requires that any costs that residents of senior living facilities are asked to pay are clearly specified in the Continuing Care Agreement signed before they move in.  If the cost is not listed, they do not have to pay. It is that simple.

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IDLE HANDS – Collector’s Edition Arrives From Scream Factory On May 12th!

The Devil will find work for idle hands to do … so what happens when he chooses the laziest teen slacker in the world to do his dirty work? On May 12, 2020, SCREAM FACTORY™ will unleash the cult hit IDLE HANDS Collector’s Edition Blu-ray. Directed by Rodman Flender (The Unborn, Leprechaun 2), this wickedly […]

Batman & Robin (4K UHD Blu-ray Review)

There was no way this 4K Ultra-HD Blu-ray journey through the 1989-1997 Batman series wasn’t dive-bombing into a brick wall to finish things off. As we all know, its inevitable that we come to a close on the notoriously despised Batman & Robin. Like the rest of the films in the series, it has been […]

Independence Day: 20th Anniversary Edition (4K UHD Blu-ray Review)

I’m spending the time before the upcoming holiday weekend to write about the aptly titled Independence Day, now some 20 years old and counting.  Fox provided us with a regular Blu-ray version of this 20th Anniversary releases, which Aaron Neuwirth reviewed enthusiastically over here, but today I’m coming at you with the best presentation this […]

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Bradford City 1

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Saturday 31 August, 2013

Written by David Lawrence (images by Mike Holdsworth)

The day had started well for the large following of Bradford City fans and quite a few of us enjoyed visiting the ‘Our Mutual Friend’ CAMRA pub for a pre match pint. Not unlike the social media through the week, the talk was of signings: who’d be coming, either Newcastle’s Slovenian Vuckic or perhaps a Hanson back-up, and Parkin and then Parkinson’s assertion that Mr Wells was going nowhere.

It was the last meteorological day of summer and the sun was beating down, but in true footy fan style the majority were watching the Man City vs Hull City (Tigers!) game and talking football. A Bobby Campbell t-shirt started a debate about favourite players and the usual players were mentioned: McCall and Hendrie. It was good though to hear a mention of Tom Flockett from a supporter of sixty years called Cooky who had travelled to the game with a Town fan who was a fellow member of the ‘92 Club’.  Hopefully, he’d see something today to convert him.

‘Cookie’, Terry Sissons and Tony Sissons

That wouldn’t be the ground though. To be fair the stand that the ‘faithful’ were in was great, but the ground really has a Conference/fourth tier look to it. That’s not to criticise Stevenage who, under the chairmanship of Phil Wallace, have made remarkable strides considering their formation as recently as 1976. Indeed, they have progressed remarkably through the leagues only occasionally stuttering (once under Peter Taylor) and won the FA Trophy twice, once winning at Wembley in front of 53,000. We know how that feels.SAM_2178

Much of that good feeling that was evident at the Blades game last week and travelled with the City fans, who were in good voice before kick-off, singing the praises of individual players. How Julian Rhodes must have loved it. All was good. Even the unusual sight of a giant chicken pretending to be the City mascot could not detract from what was surely to be a City win.

One change for City saw Kyel Reid come in for Mark Yeates, but otherwise City were unchanged. Stevenage having played midweek in the cup against Everton made two changes, with Tansey and Burrow replacing Smith and the injured Charles. Surely they’d be tired. Surely a game City should win.

And they started okay. To be fair, both teams started okay and Stevenage had the best chance on goal in the opening ten minutes with Robin Shroot and then the impressive Luke Freeman both getting shots in. Nahki Wells had a go with an effort that went wide and didn’t trouble the keeper, but it was all a bit 50/50.

City then lost their way. Be it rugby, hockey or football, statistics point to the importance of a team’s own re-starts. This is how City got lost. The main culprit being Jon McLaughlin and his diabolical dead ball kicks that were often sliced and lucky to make the half-way line. Five on the trot had the effect of the ball dropping short of the oft used channel between James Hanson and Garry Thompson and missing the midfield. The major effect, however, was to result in the play being largely in City’s half.

City’s inability to react to this until after the half time whistle maybe shows a lack of flexibility in the way they set up and execute their play away from home, and brought undue pressure on them that ultimately led to them conceding.

Stevenage were growing in confidence and beginning to make overlapping runs down the wings, making openings for both their strikers to come close to scoring. Fortunately, McLaughlin was doing better with his gloves than boot. However, it was one such play down the wing that caught James Meredith out of position, forcing Gary Jones into a frustrated block with his hand from another Freeman shot. Penalty. Keeper dives the wrong way and Tansey makes it 1-0. Surely not, Surely we should be winning. Disappointing.

Tansey converts the penalty that puts Stevenage ahead.

Tansey converts the penalty that puts Stevenage ahead.

It clearly shocked City too as it took them another 10 minutes to get into the game, before which Shroot and Dunne both had good efforts at goal. Fortunately, the Bantams’ two centre backs were playing well, particularly Rory McArdle who made some great blocks to keep City in it. And they were still in it as long range efforts from Jones and then Reid suggested a way back. Still, Stevenage’s manager Graham Wesley would have been the happier as the teams jogged off at half time.

While the players were having their ‘instructions’, for many of the City fans’ time was spent queuing for surely the smallest and smokiest toilet in the Football League. Or was it a covert smoker’s den masquerading as a loo? £24 on the gate and nobody is taking the p**s?! Shoddy.

Soon enough the players were back out and the ‘faithful’ continued to offer their vocal support. Something was different. City were playing better. The balls out of defence were managing to reach Hanson, who had been largely out of the picture in the first half. To be fair, this supply also came from the foot of McLaughlin, who had bucked his ideas up. Half time hairdryer?

Very soon City were level. Wells, who had to play most of the game living off scraps, was shoved in the back on the edge of the box, which led to the award of a free kick. Bearing in mind the scoring record that he was in line to achieve, it is to his credit that Wells left it to Reid to take. Which he did with some aplomb, bending the ball with his left foot into the top left corner. Worth watching again and again. Surely City would go on to win.

Celebrating Reid's equaliser

Celebrating Reid’s equaliser

Unfortunately, for City’s second half performance refer to the Blades’ second half performance last week. Whilst we had plenty of the ball, we didn’t have the nous to break Stevenage down. Both teams had half-chances to score, particularly Nahki who twice went close with overhead kicks.

Nahki desperate to break the record

Nahki desperate to break the record

However, there seemed to be something missing from midfield. Reid went from shying away a little bit from the ball before he scored to thinking he was a world-beater afterward, often ignoring the easier option to lay the ball off to Meredith. He was eventually subbed for Yeates who looked out of sync with his teammates.

Meanwhile Thompson had yet another quiet game and was replaced by De (Rye) Vita. However, it was in the middle of the park that City seemed ordinary. Nathan Doyle had a quiet game as did Jones. However, it’s particularly in the central attacking midfield where City were short without a midfielder mobile enough to get the ball down and drive forward. Today, the central pairing, for all their effort, looked mediocre.

Middling, mediocre and moderate equalling – just about passable, with a poor first half followed by a more adept second period. That’s how many of the City faithful will surely have felt leaving the Lamex. Whether the management team feel the same or that it was a game we should have won will be reflected in the tactics and signings over the coming autumn months.

City: McLaughlin, Darby, Davies, McArdle, Meredith, Thompson (De Vita 71), Doyle (Ravenhill 72), Jones, Reid (Yeates 81), Hanson, Wells

Not used: Ripley, Taylor, McHugh, Connell

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  1. Wow. It’s amazing how different people can see a game so differently.

    For me the tale of the first half was of Davies and McArdle having their most difficult afternoon since Ashton gate – albeit for different reasons. Their number 10 made life so difficult (illegally at times) that we struggled to clear the inevitable long balls that Stevenage thrive on. I think it was an insight into what it must be like to play against James Hanson !

    Second half our centre haves became more dominant meaning we were playing further up the field giving Reid and Thompson (another quiet game ? I thought he was excellent) possession in the attacking third.

    And as for doyle and jones being mediocre ? Well…I think I must have been watching a different game entirely !

    I guess the more serious point is that this raises questions about expectations – my view has always been that a point away from home with a decent performance is nearly always a good result. I fear we may be getting ahed of ourselves if we think this is is ‘middling and mediocre’

    I agree about the pre-match pint though….

    • I can see why the report might seem overly harsh but Stevenage managed only 18th in League 1 last season. I thought they looked very average and were there for the taking, away game or not, if we are going to be the force which we are possibly capable of being in the division. In the first half we allowed them to boss the game because we simply didn’t perform … and they weren’t that good. Totally uncalled for but there were even a small number of boos at half time.
      I think we are at our best when we play the ball on the floor and move teams around, often involving Meredith and Jones and it was only later in the game that I thought we tried that enough. Too often before we had seen the one dimensional ball to Hanson, often from the centre backs, although they have been superb defensively. I though Jones and Doyle were better than the report suggests as they won their midfield battles in the second half, but they were outstanding last week and set very high standards and it is fair to say that they didn’t really get up in support of the forwards very much. Overall I agree it was a good point because Stevenage also carried a threat in the second half. I also was sure Doyle played the ball off of our goal line with his elbow at 0-1 but the ref wasn’t sure because it happened very quickly and McLaughlin may have blocked his view.

    • I’m with you that I felt a lot more positive than the writer of the report, even though I’m the miserable-looking b***er in the “Celebrating Reid’s goal” picture (goodness knows what I was looking at so intently!)

      We had a tough first half in which we reverted to a lot of long ball. However, Stevenage were better than most opposition I saw last season. Yes, they could get physical like many sides in League Two, but they could also play a passing game at a pace most League Two sides couldn’t match. They got the ball to feet quickly in the box and were capable of being a threat throughout, even when we were on top in the second half.

      After Stevenage scored, their intensity seemed to drop a bit allowing us more opportunity to play the ball. Combine that with City upping their intensity in he second half made us good value for our draw.

      Personally, I think that coming away from home and getting a deserved draw against a team established in a division above us, and having the spirit and ability to respond to going behind shows that that we do belong at this level and I think we should be pleased with results like this.

  2. I agree with your point about moving the ball via Meredith and Jones. I also think this can be pretty difficult to do at times – especially away from home.

    I wasn’t sure about the Doyle handball as it was opposite side of the goal to me but their players seemed pretty sure.

    I’m pretty sure the half-time boos were aimed at the officials. The linesman in front of me got a number of things wrong just before the break and people (I.e me !) were pretty upset with him.

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This page is a subsection of SCA Without Breaking the Bank. It provides basic information and tips.

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  • Remember the basics: There will be a lot of things you want. You don't need all of them yet. The basic things you need are clothes, feast gear (and food for some events), somewhere to sleep and something to sleep in. You might also want something to do, like equipment for martial arts or arts and sciences. Sure, it would be nice to have lots of "stuff", but you don't need it. Stick with the basics if you can't afford more.
  • Volunteer at events: Volunteering is a great way to cut costs and also to meet really fun people. A lot of times, at events, volunteers (especially kitchen volunteers) get a reduced price for the event. This differs between events, so be sure to ask if you want a discount. Also, volunteering gets you in touch with wonderful people, who will often notice you and might be more sympathetic later to some of your own endeavors.
  • Volunteer for individuals: This follows the same line as volunteering at events, in that people will be much more sympathetic to you if you've done something to help them first. If you're doing something anyway (for example, buying fabric), ask if you can pick up fabric for anyone else while you're there. If you're preparing the plans for something, ask if anyone wants a copy. Not only might people be more open with your own requests later, but they're probably going to be more friendly in general.
  • Buy things in season: If you can afford to wait a few weeks or months, you'll probably be able to get better prices on things. Trying to buy wool in the summer is almost impossible, and buying light fabrics (like linen) in the winter is equally difficult. However, linen is on sale in the summer, and wool in the winter. If you can afford to wait, you'll be able to find better deals. The same is true for food (buy in season) and other "seasonal" accessories. You'll probably find better deals on camping equipment during the camping season than outside it, for example.
  • Some things deserve splurging: Yes, I know this is a page about being frugal, but it's also important to know when to spend a little more. Spending money on something cheap that will break, or something tacky that you don't want isn't being frugal, it's throwing your money away because you're going to go out and get something better anyway. For example, you probably won't want a 100% polyester tunic, even if it is only $10. The minute you're outside in the heat, you'll realize you don't want it and you'll have wasted your money.
  • Have a list: Merchants' rows can be tempting, so before you go to an event, write down the things you need to buy and give yourself a spending limit. When you're considering buying something and it's not on your list, think about whether you really want it. If you're not sure, wait and come back. You'll save money by avoiding impulse buys.
  • Be creative! Just because you don't have the *exact* thing you need doesn't mean you don't have something that will do. An old tablecloth that's not good for anything else can be cut down to make drop cloths, or painted to make banners. You might have a hideously ugly dress with stunning trim (take off the trim and use it, and cut up the dress to use for something else). Once you start thinking about what you have, you'll realize you need to shop a lot less often, at least for the necessities.

Five-step method

Okay, now lets get into a specific way you can think about buying or doing things cheaply in the SCA:

  1. Get it free: Is there any way you can get what you want for free? Do you have something in your home that can be adapted to the purpose? Does someone you know? Ask around and see if anyone in your shire is upgrading to something better and is giving away their old stuff. Ask if people have extras. A lot of times, all you need to do is ask in order to get some great stuff for free. Before you buy a pattern, small pieces of fabric or wood, etc., ask if anyone is giving some away.
  2. Barter for it: This is mostly explained on the bartering page, so I'm not going to go into it here.
  3. Pay someone in the SCA for it: A lot of times, people in your local branch will make or do what you want. And even more often, their prices will be significantly less than what you would get elsewhere, especially if you throw in some bartering along with it. See if you know anyone with the skills you need and ask how much they charge. If it's too much, ask if you can get a special deal, perhaps in exchange for something you do.
  4. Get it used at discount: Depending on what you're looking for, there are a lot of options out there. Garage sales, flea markets, thrift stores, warehouses, and so on offer you a wealth of goods that are significantly below the retail price. Also, if you have a certain skill, you might be able to buy the raw materials for something and make it yourself (like the wood to make furniture or fabric to make an outfit). Ask around to find out where other people in your shire to their shopping, because they probably know places with good deals.
  5. Get it cheap: Again, there are a lot of ways to save money, even if you need to go to retail stores. Buying in season is definitely one of them. Linen might be $15 in the winter per meter, but on sale for $6 in the early summer and most foods are decidedly cheaper in season. Another way to get things cheaper is by buying in bulk. See if you can get a bunch of people together and buy all at once, with a group discount. Specialty stores are a mixed blessing: they probably have things that are below retail price, and some things that are way above it. Do your homework and find out the value of the thing you're looking for, and how much you plan to pay *before* you go into the store.

Submitted tips

Submitted by anonymous benefactors

  • Prioritize. What do you have to have, what's easy is it to borrow, what can you afford? What's left is your list. Also note wear and tear on someone else's equipment. Most people don't mind leading it out, but treat it with respect, if you destroy it, replace it. While I don't mind loaning out blades, after awhile I get tried of loaning out the same blade to the new person who's been playing for a year and still hasn't bought a blade.
  • One of my tips is for shopping at events and has cut down on my spending. Most merchants have a card and a website or email address on them. You can always get the item later. Keep a pen to write on the back of the card what the item was. That way you aren't spending valuable event money on the item and I've even gotten some of these items as gifts for christmas/birthdays from parents and S.O. due to saying "there is this widget I would like, here is their info."
  • Most fabric stores carry faux linen that is just as good, looks the same, and is half the price as true linen. Look and ask when in the store. A good salesperson can direct you to exactly what you are looking for.
  • If you are a member of a house or group, ask! Most times you can beg/borrow/steal garb from friends. I'm going to my first event end of this month, and only needed to outfit myself this time around, as a friend who's daughter is a few years older than mine has some garb her daughter has outgrown that mine can use til I can make hers.
  • It can't be said enough: thrift stores!!! I recently made both myself and my daughter denim boots with padded bottoms. Total cost for 2 pairs of old jeans and a padded corduroy vest: $15, maybe less.

Submitted by Gytha

Something that's helped me start filling out my camping kit is freecycleing. More details are available at

Submitted by Elizabeth

I put aside a budget of $5 a week for purchases, and $5 a week for events. It means when a good event comes up (like Rowany Festival) I don't have to scrimp to go, I have the money waiting for it - and in the purchases fund I've got the money to make garb/buy a tent/get food etc. This year, my budget is going up to $8 per fund - let's see how much more I can do!

Submitted by Constanza di Alba

I used a floursack towel for a great many things. They're plain white, soft but tightly woven, and they're big -- they can easily cover all but the mightiest farthingale. For me, they were napkin, placemat, cutlery holder (to keep my knife from poking me or something else) and general cover-up to keep close at hand. I found mine at a local five-and-dime when I was in college. You might be able to find them in a small-town hardware store or even a kitchen/ homegoods store. The Vermont Country Store catalog offers them in six-packs. A plain, tight-woven lint-free kitchen towel (not terry, but more like linen cloth) can also serve.

Submitted by Dawn

  • Borrow. Don't be afraid, the first time out, to borrow clothing, gear, weapons or whatever. Most SCA folks are happy to help newcomers. Make sure you know whether the donor expects his stuff back after a time, and if so be sure to treat it properly. If you're not sure how to clean something before you return it, ask. Better to find out than ruin something lent to you. Borrowing is a good way to find out if you really want to have the SCA for a hobby before you sink a lot of money into activities.
  • There's a saying, "you can have it cheap, fast, or good, pick two". If you are a broke student that means that "cheap" is already one of your choices. If you want it 'fast' you can expect the quality to be pretty low. If you want it good, you can expect to have to wait for it. Or, in other words, if you want cheap, high quality stuff you are going to be putting your time and effort into making it from scratch instead of buying it. You'll spend entire weekends at flea markets and garage sales looking instead of throwing cash at the first event merchant on site. You will sew your own shoes and garb rather than buy from the expensive repro catalog.
  • Learn to use a sewing machine. Really, it's not difficult. Most SCA period sewing is straight lines, and if you can drive you can operate a sewing machine. The foot pedal controls speed and you steer with your hands. Look for ugly old metal sewing machines at estate sales and garage sales. Make sure you get the cords and foot pedal. People will often part with grandma's old machine for under $50, including the table. You don't care if it is ugly as long as it works. If you have slightly more cash you can buy a decent, basic machine that will do everything you need for SCA sewing from Sears for about $200. Beware of fly-by-night sewing machine vendors with special sales.
  • The library is your friend. If your local branch doesn't have books you want, ask for an interlibrary loan. It may take time. There may be a nominal fee. But you will get it cheaper than buying it. If you are a student, check out the campus library special collection. Some of them have real medieval manuscripts that you might be able to look at and study.
  • Plan. Want new garb? Figure out exactly how much fabric, trim, and notions you need. Buy exactly that and only that. Gorgeous red trim you have no idea what to use on can stay on the shelf. Why spend what little cash you have on something you won't be able to use for years? Later when you do have spare cash it's a good idea to buy heavily discounted items you know you will use later, but if you are really broke you need to excercise some self-control.
  • Do more planning. Acquire items with an eye toward flexibility. Can you wear that outfit in the summer as well as the winter? Will it survive a week at camp and still be wearable for the indoor event the next month? Is this blanket useable as a cloak or curtain also? If you upgrade part of your armor later, can you still wear the rest of it or do you need a whole new set? Does this cookware or feast gear have more than one use in the kitchen?
  • Buy in bulk and split costs. Need rattan? Do your friends? If you buy a bundle of sticks you can all take advantage of the lower price. The per-yard price of fabric goes down when you buy a whole bolt. You and some friends can save several dollars per yard if you split the purchase price. Making pies to freeze for period picnics later in the season? The entire flat of berries is cheaper per pie than buying one pint at a time.
  • Go into business. You don't have to get fancy with it. Buying rattan? Buy ten sticks and sell the extras to your friends or folks on site. Set a fair price that covers your costs with a little extra profit and you can cover your expenses for the weekend. Most of the smaller SCA events let you set up a merchant table for free. See neat stuff at the flea markets you frequent? Why not go into the second-hand business and become one of the people that folks with the extra cash shop from.
  • Volunteer at church sales or charity shops. Even better than getting it second-hand is getting first pick or a discount. Volunteers often get to sort through the donations before everyone else, letting you get first choice of any incoming goodies.

Submitted by Brighid Ni Siun

Get to know your local thrift stores well. I have found wood bowls,wicker baskets, old table cloths,and linen napkins for feast gear. Slipper type shoes,chain belts,blankets you don't mind getting dirty,plaid wool. I have picked up 10 yards of plaid wool for a cloak for $5.00 for the whole thing. I also have seen leather coats,fur jackets and old necklace beads that could work as trim for those more crafty than myself.

Submitted by Inge

Yard sales and garage sales are the best place to pick up miscellaneous equipment. What you lack in money you'll have to make up in patience (and taste ;-) if you want to get a good set of gear together, but in the long run it's more fun that way.

One reason I did mostly singing, storytelling and cooking in the SCA was that those didn't cost me a penny...

Submitted by Kat

Visit any store that is going out of business.

Keep aside a budget for SCA things... $1 a week will do... and when you find things that are really really cheap (like trim... cheap trim is hard to find) buy it... don't buy more than you can afford, but do buy as much as you can...

Be CAREFUL and always check the seller's feedback BEFORE bidding on ebay... make sure you read the description three times... but I've bought over 200 items on ebay with only one problem (other than the item being accurately described but not quite what I wanted or turned out not to be what I needed and even those are few). That said, I've gotten fabric, trim, buttons, clothes, boots, a kickin' long leather coat for $20, props for plays, computer equipment, stereo equipment... it's buy beware but if you do beware AND you know what the price of something is in the store AND you factor in shipping costs (or check if the person is in the same town that they'll meet you & save the cost of shipping, I've done that twice) AND you NEVER EVER bid more than you can afford MINUS the shipping costs THEN you can get some incredible deals.

Submitted by AElfwenna

Try to go to the "freebie" things that your group has--fighter practice, classes, demos, parties and other get togethers as often as possible. It may be too much for your wallet to travel out of state to some big Kingdom event, but it costs little to put out the word that you'd like to host what our group calls a persona party--which means a bunch of folk getting together in garb for a potluck and doing a few SCA like activities. ( If you have no room at your own home, have it at a public park.)

Submitted by Tangwystyl

Buy what you need when it's cheap, not when you need it. Don't figure you have to go out and get completely outfitted _now_, rather, keep your eyes open, have a mental shopping list, and pick up nice gear when you happen on it at a good price. This especially goes for costuming -- don't go into a fabric store saying, "This is what I want -- what will I have to pay for it?" but rather "Here's some cheap medieval-compatible fabric -- what can I make from it?"

Submitted by Laura

The SCA contains some of the friendliest people I've ever met. If someone's going to an event, and their car has enough space to squeeze you and your gear (likely minimal, if you're broke) in, they'll often give you a ride and waive sharing the travel expenses, 'cuz they were going anyway... And the big rule -- there's never any harm in ASKING. For anything. Just make it clear you're not asking for a handout -- you want to offer some kind of recompense within your means. Worst case, they say no, and no harm done.

Submitted by Lady Fionnghuala Bethoc of Lindisfarne

Remember that you do not have to start with the "best of the best." Accept that some items you may need to save for, and you should not break your household budget.

Submitted by Cariadoc of the Bow

Generally speaking, what's expensive isn't being authentic, it's being fancy. Assuming you have at least occasional access to reasonably good fabric stores, you can get cotton cheaply--and with time and access to a big city fabric district (or luck) you can even get linen cheaply. You can make a small canvas tent quite inexpensively. Period food isn't any more expensive to make than modern food. Cooking over an open fire (where such is allowed) is less expensive than using a propane stove.

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The Workbench Path.svg Path Workbench is used to produce machine instructions for CNC machines from a FreeCAD 3D model. These produce real-world 3D objects on CNC machines such as mills, lathes, lasercutters, or similar. Typically, instructions are a G-Code dialect.

The FreeCAD Path Workbench workflow creates these machine instructions as follows:

  • A 3D model is the base object, typically created using one or more of the Part Design, Part or Draft Workbenches.
  • A Job is created in Path Workbench. This contains all the information required to generate the necessary G-Code to process the Job on a CNC mill: there is Stock material, the mill has a certain set of tools and it follows certain commands controlling speed and movements (usually G-Code).
  • Tools are selected as required by the Job Operations.
  • Milling paths are created using e.g. Contour and Pocket Operations. These Path objects use internal FreeCAD G-Code dialect, independent of the CNC machine.
  • Export the job with a g-code, matching to your machine. This step is called post processing; there are different post processors available.

Links for the impatient

Depending on your interest in the Path workbench there are different topics for further reading:

  • If you are a new new user trying to get familiar with Path, you might be interested in a fast walk-through tutorial.
  • If you have a special machine which cannot use one of the available postprocessors you may want to learn about post-processor customization
  • As an experienced user you may want to write a macro or automate a process might need to learn about scripting
  • Power users who want to streamline their workflow can learn about customization.
  • New developers who want to contribute to path might want to understand core concepts.

General concepts

The Path Workbench generates G-Code defining the paths required to mill the Project represented by the 3D model on the target mill in the Path Job Operations FreeCAD G-Code dialect, which is later translated to the appropriate dialect for the target CNC controller by selecting the appropriate postprocessor.

The G-Code is generated from directives and Operations contained in a Path Job. The Job Workflow lists these in the order they will be executed. The list is populated by adding Path Operations, Path Dressups, Path Partial Commands, and Path Modifications from the Path Menu, or GUI buttons.

The Path Workbench provides a Tool Manager (Library, Tool-Table), and G-Code Inspection, and Simulation tools. It links the Postprocessor, and allows importing and exporting Job Templates.

The Path Workbench has external dependencies including:

  1. The FreeCAD 3D model units are defined in the Edit → Preference → General → Units tab's Units settings. The Postprocessor configuration defines the final G-Code units.
  2. The Macro file path, and Geometric tolerances, are defined in the Edit → Preferences → Path → Job Preferences tab.
  3. Colors are defined in the Edit → Preferences → Path → Path colors tab.
  4. Holding tag parameters are defined in the Edit → Preferences → Path → Dressups tab.
  5. That the Base 3D model quality supports the Path WB requirements, passes Check Geometry.

Most of the Path Tools are not true 3D tools but only 2.5D capable. This means that they take a fixed 2D shape and can cut it down to a given depth. There are two tools which produce true 3D paths, one of which is still experimental ( December 2019 ). There are currently no tools to face-mill a vertical face or to cut vertical non planar surfaces of a model.

Unit handling in Path can be confusing. There are several points to understand:

  1. FreeCAD base units for length and time are 'mm' and 's' respectively. Velocity is thus 'mm/s'. This is what FreeCAD stores internally regardless of anything else
  2. The default unit schema uses the default units. If you're using the default schema and you enter a feed rate without a unit string, it will get entered as 'mm/s'
  3. Most CNC machines expect feed rate in the form of either 'mm/min' or 'in/min'. Most post-processors will automatically convert the unit when generating gcode.

  1. Changing schema in preferences changes default unit string for the input fields. If you're a Path user and prefer to design in metric, it's highly recommended that you use the "Metric Small Parts & CNC" schema. If you design in US units, either the Imperial Decimal and Building US will work
  2. Changing your preferred unit schema will have no effect on output but will help avoid input errors

  1. Generating the correct unit in output is the responsibility of the post-processor and is done only at that time
  2. Machine output unit is completely unrelated to your selected unit schema
  3. Post-processors produce either metric (G21) output, Imperial (G20) output or are configurable.
  4. Configurable post-processors default to metric (G21)
  5. If you want your configurable post-processor to output imperial gcode (G20), Set the correct argument in your job output configation (ie --inches for linuxcnc). This can be stored in a job template and set as your default template to make it automatic for all future jobs

Path Inspection:

  1. If you use the Path Inspect tool to look at g-code, you will see it in 'mm/s' because it is not being post-processed

Path Commands

Many of the commands have various heights and depths:

Visual reference for Depth properties (settings)

These commands are used for seting up a CNC project and manage your templates.

  • Path Job.svg Job: Creates a new CNC job
  • Path Simulator.png Simulator: Shows the milling operation like it's done on the machine
  • Path Contour.svg Contour: Creates a path of the contour of the base object
  • Path Pocket.svg Pocket: Creates a pocketing operation from one ore more selected pocket(s)
  • Path Adaptive.svg Adaptive: Creates an adaptive clearing and profiling operation
  • Path Helix.svg Helix: Creates a helical path

Path Dressup

  • Path DressupTag.png Tag Dressup: Adds a holding tag dressup modification to a selected path

Partial Commands

  • Path Fixture.png Fixture: Changes the fixture position
  • Path Comment.svg Comment: Inserts a comment in the G-code of a path
  • Path Stop.svg Stop: Inserts a full stop of the machine
  • Path Custom.svg Custom: Inserts custom G-code
  • Path OpActive.svg Op Active: Used to activate or de-activate a path operation

Path Modification

  • Path Copy.svg Copy: Creates a parametric Copy of a selected path object
  • Path Array.svg Array: Creates an array by duplicating a selected path
  • Path SimpleCopy.svg Simple Copy: Creates a non-parametric copy of a selected path object

  • Path 3DSurface.svg 3D Surface: Creates a path for a 3D surface ( experimental , December 2019 )
  • Path Sanity.svg Path Errors: Checks the selected Job for missing values

See the Path scripting page.

The Path workbench offers a broad Python scripting API. With it, you can create and modify paths from python scripts, or extend the available functionality of the workbench.

See the Path FAQ

The Path Workbench shares many concepts with other CAM software packages but has its own peculiarities. If something seems wrong, this might be a good place to start.