SeaWatch Books Posted March 26, 2022 #1 Posted March 26, 2022 Hi All - SeaWatchBooks.com is now live! Thank you for your patience and I hope you enjoy the new store. Mike hollowneck, Ryland Craze, Landlubber Mike and 11 others 12 2 Quote
chris watton Posted March 26, 2022 #2 Posted March 26, 2022 Excellent, just ordered a couple of things... Canute, mtaylor, hollowneck and 2 others 5 Quote Vanguard Models on Facebook
SeaWatch Books Posted March 26, 2022 Author #3 Posted March 26, 2022 2 minutes ago, chris watton said: Excellent, just ordered a couple of things... Thank you so much! Please let me know how it goes. Ryland Craze, thibaultron, Canute and 2 others 5 Quote
chris watton Posted March 26, 2022 #4 Posted March 26, 2022 Will do Please let me know when you have Vol 1 of HMS EURYALUS in stock.... thibaultron, Canute, allanyed and 4 others 7 Quote Vanguard Models on Facebook
amateur Posted March 26, 2022 #5 Posted March 26, 2022 (edited) And still not sure to buy (import duties and postage are quite high...), but will the book by Camerata (waterline models) be back in store? Jan Edited March 26, 2022 by amateur druxey, thibaultron, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote
SeaWatch Books Posted March 26, 2022 Author #6 Posted March 26, 2022 11 minutes ago, amateur said: And still not sure to buy (import duties and postage are quite high...), but will the book by Camerata (waterline models) be back in store? Jan HI Jan - I know the international rates are high, which is unfortunate. I will be looking at ways to reduce these, but it will take some time. I am looking at possibly reprinting the Waterlines book - will keep you posted. Mike thibaultron, druxey, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote
Morgan Posted March 26, 2022 #7 Posted March 26, 2022 Just ordered two books I’ve been drooling over, nice to see these books available once more. Gary Canute, SeaWatch Books, thibaultron and 3 others 5 1 Quote
Mark P Posted March 26, 2022 #8 Posted March 26, 2022 I was looking forward to purchasing something, until I saw the shipping cost to England; it was more than the book itself! Mike: is there any way to reduce shipping? I can get books sent from Europe for about £15, and I have had books sent from the States before at reasonable rates. The postage rates I have seen will have an impact on sales; they certainly did on me. Highest was $90, although that was fast. I don't care if it takes a month to get here, and I don't expect it to be cheap, necessarily. All the best, Mark P Canute, Ryland Craze, thibaultron and 2 others 5 Quote Previously built models (long ago, aged 18-25ish) POB construction. 32 gun frigate, scratch-built sailing model, Underhill plans. 2 masted topsail schooner, Underhill plans. Started at around that time, but unfinished: 74 gun ship 'Bellona' NMM plans. POB On the drawing board: POF model of Royal Caroline 1749, part-planked with interior details. My own plans, based on Admiralty draughts and archival research. Always on the go: Research into Royal Navy sailing warship design, construction and use, from Tudor times to 1790. Member of NRG, SNR, NRS, SMS
SeaWatch Books Posted March 26, 2022 Author #9 Posted March 26, 2022 Just now, Mark P said: I was looking forward to purchasing something, until I saw the shipping cost to England; it was more than the book itself! Mike: is there any way to reduce shipping? I can get books sent from Europe for about £15, and I have had books sent from the States before at reasonable rates. The postage rates I have seen will have an impact on sales; they certainly did on me. Highest was $90, although that was fast. I don't care if it takes a month to get here, and I don't expect it to be cheap, necessarily. All the best, Mark P Hi Mark, I know. It's unfortunate and I am hoping to address the issue - but doing so may require a long-term solution that will take some effort to get in place. One thing I can say - and please don't take this as self-serving - the first item is the most expensive to ship. I've noticed (today even) on some orders that have multiple items, the incremental shipping cost was much less. I will be speaking with the fulfillment center next week to see if there are additional options. Mike Ryland Craze, druxey, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote
Mark P Posted March 26, 2022 #10 Posted March 26, 2022 Thanks for your reply Mike; No self-serving assumed, don't worry. If you can find a solution, that would be very encouraging. I understand that multiple items become cheaper for shipping, but quality books like these can't be low-priced, and my wish list always has far more books in it than my monthly budget will cover. All the best, Mark P thibaultron, Ryland Craze, mtaylor and 4 others 7 Quote Previously built models (long ago, aged 18-25ish) POB construction. 32 gun frigate, scratch-built sailing model, Underhill plans. 2 masted topsail schooner, Underhill plans. Started at around that time, but unfinished: 74 gun ship 'Bellona' NMM plans. POB On the drawing board: POF model of Royal Caroline 1749, part-planked with interior details. My own plans, based on Admiralty draughts and archival research. Always on the go: Research into Royal Navy sailing warship design, construction and use, from Tudor times to 1790. Member of NRG, SNR, NRS, SMS
uss frolick Posted March 26, 2022 #11 Posted March 26, 2022 Finally picked up both of the Rogers Collection volumes! Was long overdue ... druxey, SeaWatch Books, thibaultron and 5 others 7 1 Quote
SeaWatch Books Posted March 27, 2022 Author #12 Posted March 27, 2022 13 minutes ago, uss frolick said: Finally picked up both of the Rogers Collection volumes! Was long overdue ... That’s Great! Thank you! Hope you enjoy them. uss frolick, Canute, thibaultron and 2 others 5 Quote
allanyed Posted March 27, 2022 #13 Posted March 27, 2022 (edited) 17 hours ago, chris watton said: Please let me know when you have Vol 1 of HMS EURYALUS in stock.... Chris, I discussed the need for Volume I with Mike the other day and getting with the printer is on his to-do list. Allan Edited March 27, 2022 by allanyed SeaWatch Books, thibaultron, druxey and 5 others 8 Quote PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU
chris watton Posted March 27, 2022 #14 Posted March 27, 2022 Shipping does need to get sorted out. I was going to order another set of books (Naiad), but $77.72 shipping for two books is too much. To put that in perspective, a 7.5kg large box Sphinx kit costs around £40/45 to send to the US from the UK, using UPS. hollowneck, thibaultron, JpR62 and 5 others 6 2 Quote Vanguard Models on Facebook
SeaWatch Books Posted March 27, 2022 Author #15 Posted March 27, 2022 2 hours ago, chris watton said: Shipping does need to get sorted out. I was going to order another set of books (Naiad), but $77.72 shipping for two books is too much. To put that in perspective, a 7.5kg large box Sphinx kit costs around £40/45 to send to the US from the UK, using UPS. Yes! Working on it - will keep you posted. thibaultron, JpR62, Archi and 5 others 8 Quote
amateur Posted March 27, 2022 #16 Posted March 27, 2022 (edited) I don’t know how it is in orher countries but here (netherlands) you have to pay import duties and VAT from ‘outside EU’ countries, and the value they use for the duries is the total value of the order (including shipping costs) (unless the seller pays them directly to the Dutch tax office) Books are relatively ‘cheap’, only 9% VAT on the total of price and the shipping costs, but buying kits outside EU is even worse: around 3% import duty, and a whopping 21% on the total of price, Shipping and import duties. (Sometimes things pass the border unnoticed, but sometimes you pay it all….) Jan Edited March 27, 2022 by amateur Canute, thibaultron and druxey 1 2 Quote
uss frolick Posted March 30, 2022 #17 Posted March 30, 2022 Just got my Grant Walker books! Great timing. Thanks! SeaWatch Books, mtaylor, druxey and 2 others 5 Quote
chris watton Posted March 30, 2022 #18 Posted March 30, 2022 Not sure if mine's been sent yet Checked shipping again today, and it's done up, £90! Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Vanguard Models on Facebook
SeaWatch Books Posted March 30, 2022 Author #19 Posted March 30, 2022 1 hour ago, chris watton said: Not sure if mine's been sent yet Checked shipping again today, and it's done up, £90! Hi Chris, I just shot you an email about this. International shipping has proven to be a big challenge but I have found a solution and your order should be shipped in the next few days. When it is shipped, you will receive a tracking number that will enable you to view delivery details and date. Sorry for the delay, but this should not be an issue going forward. Thank you for your patience and please let me know if you have any questions. Best, Mike Canute, mtaylor, druxey and 4 others 7 Quote
druxey Posted March 31, 2022 #20 Posted March 31, 2022 International shipping solution found? Brilliant! Well done, Mike. hollowneck, mtaylor, chris watton and 1 other 4 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv
Melissa T. Posted March 31, 2022 #21 Posted March 31, 2022 Thanks for the heads up on this! I just ordered my first book - Ab Hoving's book on the Statenjacht, which is the ship I'm currently building. What a great resource (both the book and the shop) hollowneck, Ryland Craze, druxey and 4 others 6 1 Quote Melissa T. Current Build: Half Moon - Corel Completed: 85’ Air-Sea Rescue Boat - Scratch Build, Gunboat Philadelphia - Model Shipways, Statenjacht - Kolderstok, Swampscott Dory - BlueJacket ShipCrafters Member of the Nautical Research Guild
chris watton Posted March 31, 2022 #22 Posted March 31, 2022 (edited) 15 hours ago, SeaWatch Books said: Hi Chris, I just shot you an email about this. International shipping has proven to be a big challenge but I have found a solution and your order should be shipped in the next few days. When it is shipped, you will receive a tracking number that will enable you to view delivery details and date. Sorry for the delay, but this should not be an issue going forward. Thank you for your patience and please let me know if you have any questions. Best, Mike Cool! When international shipping is finally sorted (still get only one option of $90 for shipping), I shall place an order for those two Naiad volumes. Can never have too many books. Although my wife may beg to differ.... Edited March 31, 2022 by chris watton druxey, SeaWatch Books, Ryland Craze and 4 others 7 Quote Vanguard Models on Facebook
SeaWatch Books Posted March 31, 2022 Author #23 Posted March 31, 2022 2 hours ago, chris watton said: Cool! When international shipping is finally sorted (still get only one option of $90 for shipping), I shall place an order for those two Naiad volumes. Can never have too many books. Although my wife may beg to differ.... Hope to have new shipping prices up in the next few days. Totally agree about books - look where it got me! 😂 mtaylor, druxey, chris watton and 2 others 5 Quote
SeaWatch Books Posted March 31, 2022 Author #24 Posted March 31, 2022 3 hours ago, Melissa T. said: Thanks for the heads up on this! I just ordered my first book - Ab Hoving's book on the Statenjacht, which is the ship I'm currently building. What a great resource (both the book and the shop) Thank you! Let me know if you start a build log on the Statenjacht. PS My son goes to Skidmore! Go Thoroughbreads! 😀 hollowneck, mtaylor, chris watton and 3 others 6 Quote
Melissa T. Posted March 31, 2022 #25 Posted March 31, 2022 Build log underway: mtaylor, SeaWatch Books, hollowneck and 2 others 5 Quote Melissa T. Current Build: Half Moon - Corel Completed: 85’ Air-Sea Rescue Boat - Scratch Build, Gunboat Philadelphia - Model Shipways, Statenjacht - Kolderstok, Swampscott Dory - BlueJacket ShipCrafters Member of the Nautical Research Guild
AnobiumPunctatum Posted April 2, 2022 #26 Posted April 2, 2022 Quote Hope to have new shipping prices up in the next few days. Please let me know if you have the new shipping prices to Europe. mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Regards Christian Current build: HM Cutter Alert, 1777; HM Sloop Fly, 1776 - 1/36 On the drawing board: English Ship Sloops Fly, 1776, Comet, 1783 and Aetna, 1776; Naval Cutter Alert, 1777 Paused: HMS Triton, 1771 - 1/48 "Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it." Salvador Dali
Drut Posted May 31, 2022 #27 Posted May 31, 2022 Hi, I live in France, I wanted to buy the 2 volumes of Naiade. Price: $155 shipping $80!!! I did not buy.... mtaylor 1 Quote
amateur Posted June 1, 2022 #28 Posted June 1, 2022 60 dollars seems to be the lowest shipping costs I can get Makes buying rather expensive …. Perhaps a problem for all packages from there to here, but in this way american webshops are not avserious option for european buyers Jan mtaylor, Canute and Drut 2 1 Quote
French Mr Bean Posted June 7, 2022 #29 Posted June 7, 2022 I ordered the Naiade volumes yesterday! I hope UPS will be fast... 🤣 hollowneck, mtaylor, druxey and 3 others 6 Quote Friendly, health and peace for all.
French Mr Bean Posted June 13, 2022 #30 Posted June 13, 2022 Books received today!! A wonder. The photos, plans, texts, book production, everything is fabulous! To do: Ask a pc translator to help me (my poor English has already understood things...) and study the plans. A big congratulations to the author, the publisher, and the delivery conditions (well packaged, 1 week to come to France) I got my Christmas present early! 🤣 mtaylor, allanyed, Tobias and 6 others 8 1 Quote Friendly, health and peace for all.
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