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1 Oct, 2020
2020-10-1 1:58:42 PM UTC

Trotter wrote:

Have ordered a trade edition from Books etc. today, as they look to be the cheapest in the UK at the moment. Will update on the packaging when I receive it, if it is bad then will not be using them again.

Do they have a bad reputation for poor shipping? I ordered the deluxe edition shipped to the USA.
1 Oct, 2020
2020-10-1 2:08:02 PM UTC
Don't know, that is why I'm going to post how the books are shipped.
1 Oct, 2020
2020-10-1 2:21:50 PM UTC
Got it, thanks!
1 Oct, 2020
2020-10-1 3:12:58 PM UTC
reviews are mixed, not bad just very slow. In the end I decided to pay up to Amazon Uk for US delivery given their customer protections. But am anxious to hear how it goes.
1 Oct, 2020
2020-10-1 3:17:22 PM UTC
Replying to myself now...that said I am a bit peeved Amazon has not even sent this out yet, unless Amazon UK does not add tracking info and such for international purchases.
1 Oct, 2020
2020-10-1 3:20:39 PM UTC
Talking Tolkien Youtube review of the Trade hardback

1 Oct, 2020
2020-10-1 4:24:45 PM UTC
I love Talking Tolkien’s reviews... thanks for sharing it! ?

I must say, I am sooooo tempted to order that damn deluxe edition! ?
1 Oct, 2020
2020-10-1 5:33:06 PM UTC
Alan has posted a few pieces of his Unfinished art over on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/AlanLee11225760/status/1311620864698454016?s=20
1 Oct, 2020 (edited)
2020-10-1 5:36:43 PM UTC
Also, for those who were interested in keeping track...
  • my UT deluxe pre-order on Amazon UK was placed at £75.00
  • as of yesterday the pre-order price was £75.75
  • just now (day of release) it is on sale for £67.50

I haven't gotten my shipping notification yet. I fully expect that I will see a price correction offered to me to at least £67.50 (or better) based on prior experience, but that hasn't happened yet. I will post update(s) here as warranted.
1 Oct, 2020
2020-10-1 6:29:25 PM UTC
Has anyone who ordered from Books Etc had a dispatch confirmation? I ordered the Deluxe on Tuesday and it's been stuck at "exported" status ever since. I'm a bit edgy as I ordered the LOTR/Hobbit boxset on release for £50, then after a week of no activity they cancelled the order without even informing me. Very tempted to sell my soul to Amazon again just to get a quicker delivery...
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