IMO, there is balance. One supports the other. BTW, you see a lot of lead loss leaders in other types of stores, right? But they keep selling them. If the stores were all separate, would they make the same money, collectively? I don't think so.

I do know there are trends. No denying that. But I do think there are limits to those trends. Only a certain percentage of people will by the Kimble for example. In my opinion, the curve will be increasing at a decreasing rate. Or, maybe it'll be snake shaped curve, first increasing, then decreasing.

People thought the Blu-rays were going to take over. They aren't selling like they thought. Who can truly predict? Could be people are holding off until the economy picks up. It could also be that people don't see perceive a significant enough difference.

Another thing, Hardback Cafe is doing much better than it used to be. It looks very good. In fact, it may continue to increase. Why the change? Heck if I know.

But Halloween and Christmas are coming up. We'll see what happens then. Might be a good barometer for things to come. How? Danged if I know. I'm just thinking out loud. :-)