sorry... will send over a reply today... Have been extremely busy in office trying to finish some projects. Got some time now and so will reply to a long list of emails that need my attention!

Karl wrote:
I'm still waiting to hear from HC - their customer service certainly isn't too hasty. If they won't ship to me, are there individuals or bookstores in the UK that might ship the item to me (either I could order it to them or they could order it) for a small fee (on top of the shipping costs). Obviously, I would want it to be secure on both sides and not get scammed.

Beren - I sent you an inquiry on your website and am still waiting to hear back...

Do you have any friends in Canada? That might work as they would - I believe - ship to Canada (for 5 pounds) and then you could get it forwarded from there. I know Canada post is a bit expensive, but it still might be your cheapest option.

Karl
Did you get a set?
One on ebay at moment you might pick up a little cheaper ?
eBay item 190647546259

Thanks laurel. I just now saw your post, but as it turns out I was the winning bidder on that. I won it for a bit less than HC sells them (not to mention HC won't ship it to me) so I'm hoping it will arrive early next week. Shipping from the UK to the US sure ain't cheap though!

well done
good for you
it is a nice set and am sure you will enjoy it

I'm new to this board. Can anyone help me to purchase this set of de luxe editions? Shipping to Germany should be possible.

Hi Laurin
Welcome. A few members do have shops and are more regular sellers and am sure can quote you some figures.
These sets come onto ebay every now and again although i sometimes feel the best bet is to get them individually unless yo ureally want the box?
for example your can get a lotr buy now for £64 + £10 postage to german . An offer and you will get for less (maybe £50-£60 i am sure)
eBay item 230814668232

Anyhow good luck in your search

laurel wrote:
Hi Laurin
Welcome. A few members do have shops and are more regular sellers and am sure can quote you some figures.
These sets come onto ebay every now and again although i sometimes feel the best bet is to get them individually unless yo ureally want the box?

I would say get them individually - I have the boxed set and I don't even have it on my shelves (and never bothered removing books from wrap). The "slipcase with slipcases in it" just looks odd next to other books, so I kept the individual books that I already had on my shelves, instead. I bought the boxed set when it could be had from HC for 140, so it wasn't too badly priced, but given that the CoH is worth next to nothing, you should be able to do cheaper, I think.

If anyone's still looking:

eBay item 170885555086
Tolkien special edition books

Know idea of impressions.

BH

Khamul wrote:
If anyone's still looking:

eBay item 170885555086
Tolkien special edition books

Know idea of impressions.

BH

Got it :) a nice buy I would say