Originally Posted by
Kagehitokiri
many independent (not luxury/upscale) properties will do this kind of thing
could try talking to someone at the book(etc) seller/publisher as well
but even then will depend on who one is talking to (manager/owner/etc)
I've had good luck with low-end family run places doing that sort of thing with small value items, typically food related. E.g. - I'm arriving late, can you run across the street and pick up X for me before the store/restaurant closes and charge me?