And... just had the order cancelled. They gave the reason as "we had a leak in our storage unit and the book was severely water damaged." I am wondering if it is the same book as on eBay, which has harsher cancellation policies, and Morgan and I bought the same copy.
Urulöké wrote:
And... just had the order cancelled. They gave the reason as "we had a leak in our storage unit and the book was severely water damaged." I am wondering if it is the same book as on eBay, which has harsher cancellation policies, and Morgan and I bought the same copy.
I don't know why sellers can't be more honest. A simple "sorry, it sold via another channel" would seem to be all that is needed, rather than the obvious lies that Abe sellers seem to come out with now and then.
What's worse is when (not in this case that I am aware of) the seller then relists the item at a higher price. I have had that happen to me as a buyer more than once - when it sells immediately after listing and they realize they underpriced the item.
It does appear to be first impressions (for the two books photos show the colophon and title pages for). Could be a good deal for a collector interested in rebound sets!
If anybody wants a Collector's Edition Hobbit with dust-jacket from the Bookpeople then have a look at this.
eBay Item #201098935519
eBay Item #201098935519
These don't show up often, ending soon:
eBay Item #331225142257
One on Amazon right now as well, about the same price including shipping:
eBay Item #331225142257
One on Amazon right now as well, about the same price including shipping:
I have quite a few reprint copies of The Making of The Lord of the Rings; if any of the regulars would like a copy (for less), message me or e-mail me: calbookkings(at)yahoo.com.
Josh
Josh
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Very good price at the moment on a UK 3rd Impression Hobbit, without a dustjacket.
Seller seems to have messed up on Shipping costs, i.e. quoting £150 to send from the UK to Italy, so please bear this in mind if you decide to bid.
The seller has also not shown any images, or discussed the top of the book, which should have a green stain on it.
eBay Item #141316032552
Video below, Why does he have white gloves on? Wash and dry your hands before handling books, no gloves.
http://www.bl.uk/aboutus/stratpolprog ... re/videos/whitegloves.pdf
Seller seems to have messed up on Shipping costs, i.e. quoting £150 to send from the UK to Italy, so please bear this in mind if you decide to bid.
The seller has also not shown any images, or discussed the top of the book, which should have a green stain on it.
eBay Item #141316032552
Video below, Why does he have white gloves on? Wash and dry your hands before handling books, no gloves.
http://www.bl.uk/aboutus/stratpolprog ... re/videos/whitegloves.pdf