|
|
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 197
member
|
OP
member
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 197 |
My friends, I am in search of British copies of the Harry Potter books in hardcover. We considered trying to order them online, but I don't like to order things from unfamiliar sites. Then I thought of you guys. I was wondering if someone from across the pond would be willing to obtain said items and ship them to me. (I, of course, would reimburse for the cost of the books and shipping.) Sorry to say that I've been away for so long. (At least Faldage seems to have fond memories of me.  ) It seems that school has become an all encompassing process. I try to check in from time to time, but seldom have opportunity to read or post much.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 13,858
Carpal Tunnel
|
|
Carpal Tunnel
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 13,858 |
Dear xara: I think you are really trying to do it the hard way. I have had very good luck buying books from Amazon. I have no idea how readily available the Potter books are at this time, but I believe the wait would be far less, and the paperwork much simpler. I suspect our UK friends would not find it easy to help you;.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 10,542
Carpal Tunnel
|
|
Carpal Tunnel
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 10,542 |
...but does Amazon handle the British copies?
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 2,379
Pooh-Bah
|
|
Pooh-Bah
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 2,379 |
you can find most things used at abe.com
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 13,858
Carpal Tunnel
|
|
Carpal Tunnel
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 13,858 |
You're right, tsuwm. I forgot there are some differences between the British and the American text. It didn't occur to me that she was specifying the British text. It would be unlikely that Amazon would have both.
But Amazon,UK would have the British text, and it figures that they would take U.S. credit cards, and be just as secure are the US Amazon.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 4,757
Carpal Tunnel
|
|
Carpal Tunnel
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 4,757 |
Otherwise, xara, I will be glad to sort it out for you (good to see you back). The only problem will be the freight, which tends to be disproportionately expensive and quite slow (but probably still just as quick as Amazon!). If you are interested, I can look up the details later today.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 13,803
Carpal Tunnel
|
|
Carpal Tunnel
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 13,803 |
At least Faldage seems to have fond memories of me
Who could forget "it doesn't taste right".
But don' be gettin' no funny ideas. Me'n AnnaS are a item.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 4,757
Carpal Tunnel
|
|
Carpal Tunnel
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 4,757 |
Guide re parcels freight: 2 services, 'standard' @ 5-8 days transit, 'economy' @ 28-30 days. Standard: 1kg=$23, 2kgs=$32, 3kgs=$41, 4kgs=$50 Economy: 1kg=$19, 2kgs=$26, 3kgs=$31, 4kgs=$36 Post turns out to be cheaper by some margin: 'small packet / printed papers' allows up to 5kgs at a cost of around $12/kg (linear in 5g steps). Catch 22: Slow Book To China (takes up to 12 weeks) 
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 315
enthusiast
|
|
enthusiast
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 315 |
It seems that no one has an idea about what bad mails can be : if you send something by Italian mails... well, perhaps it will arrive quickly, perhaps it will arrive slowly, perhaps... it will not arrive at all.
No rules, just hope..
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 197
member
|
|
OP
member
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 197 |
>>>Dear xara: I think you are really trying to do it the hard way.<<<
yes, yes, I know. Here's why I've chosen this method:
1. I've had extremely bad luck ordering from unfamiliar sites.
2. If Barnes and Noble has a UK site I can't find it.
3. Problems with Amazon:
a. they are indiscreet with their mailing/customer lists. having recently been victim of fraud, I'm even more wary than ever about how companies choose to handle privacy issues.
b. we (my husband in particular) do not support companies with software patents.
|
|
|
|
Forums16
Topics13,913
Posts229,810
Members9,187
| |
Most Online3,341
Dec 9th, 2011
|
|
|
0 members (),
458
guests, and
1
robot. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
|
