But now the Net bursts with sellers eager to cut that time to a matter of moments.
Success can sometimes get in the way of - well, success.
America Online found that out when it promised the world more than it could deliver. Powell's Books in Portland, Ore., found out much the same thing, and in much the same way. Powell's put its main store online last year. The Net's unique ability to link distant folks with similar interests has made it a natural place to find that someone who has that forgotten title you've been seeking. Powell's stocks more than a million new and used books in over 4,000 sections, and buys 3,000 books a day over the counter.