Making the Most of a Bad Situation: Sales Begin Friday at Borders

Although it might feel a bit like ambulance chasing or combing the obituaries to snag a great apartment, the sales beginning this Friday at the might help you forget for a moment the tragedy of its impending closing.

Starting today, a will slash prices on merchandise throughout the store up to 40 percent, according to the Border's Web site.

"This marks the end of an era and we thank for their patronage over our 40-year history. I encourage our customers to take advantage of this one-time opportunity to find exceptional discounts on their favorite books and other great merchandise. The commitment to our customers will remain a top priority throughout the going-out-of-business sale," said Mike Edwards, President of Borders Group, in a release.

The sale begins July 22 at all of Borders remaining 499 stores, according to the release from the groups overseeing the liquidation of all fixtures and merchandise.

Over $700 million of inventory, including books, puzzles/games, activity sets, stationery, magazines, music and movie media, calendars, posters, and more will be liquidated, as well as store fixtures, furnishings and equipment, according to the release.

Borders in Eatontown is located at 135 Route 35 North in the Monmouth Plaza and is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.