Captain Al Posted April 9, 2014 Share #1 Posted April 9, 2014 I've ordered it from Amazon for about $25, but its been on back order for over a week now. I would really like to get my hands on a copy sooner than later; new or used. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted April 9, 2014 Share #2 Posted April 9, 2014 Have you tried Abe Books? David B Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Al Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted April 9, 2014 Brian, I'm in the States, but thanks for the offer. Maybe next time I'm down under I'll call on you. Dave, I've never heard of Abe books but I'll google it. Thanks for the suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Al Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share #4 Posted April 9, 2014 Found it on Abe Books (great website btw) but they wanted more to ship to the US than they do for the book itself. Total around $80. I'll have to keep looking at that price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Al Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted April 9, 2014 No kidding? I didn't see that. Thank you. This is one time I would opt for the used copy. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Al Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted April 9, 2014 I just ordered a used copy from Amazon. Thanks for the tip Brian. I hope that when they say "good" condition that their definition of good is about the same as mine. Brian the extraordinaire 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulises Victoria Posted April 9, 2014 Share #7 Posted April 9, 2014 I have ordered several "used" books from Amazon. Books either too expensive or not in existence anymore. Can't be any happier. I've got $80 dollars books for $4. You wouldn't believe the books I've got for around 4-5 dlls, and they are like new. Sometimes the shipping is even higher than the cost of the book itself, but who cares? Still great deals. mtaylor 1 Quote There aren't but two options: do it FAST, or do it RIGHT. Current Project Build Log: Soleil Royal in 1/72. Kit by Artesania Latina. Last finished projects: Royal Ship Vasa 1628; French Vessel Royal Louis 1780. 1/90 Scale by Mamoli. 120 Cannons Future projects already in my stash: Panart: San Felipe 1/75; OcCre: Santísima Trinidad 1/90; Wish List: 1/64 Amati Victory, HMS Enterprise in 1/48 by CAF models. So much to build, so little time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Al Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share #8 Posted April 9, 2014 Good to know. Can't wait to see it and start using it. Thanks for the confidence builder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alde Posted April 10, 2014 Share #9 Posted April 10, 2014 I have bought several used books from amazon and they have always been better than expected. As has been said, you can get really good deals on out of print and expensive books. Al D. Quote The heart is happiest when the head and the hands work together. Al Current Builds: HMS Halifax 1/48 POF Lumberyard Kit Model Shipways Glad Tidings Acoustic Guitar Build FINISHED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted April 11, 2014 Share #10 Posted April 11, 2014 Amazon is the source, for many books. Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted April 11, 2014 Share #11 Posted April 11, 2014 The only downside for me is some sellers won't post their books to Australia for some strange reason. Years ago I talked with Dave Roach from Pier Books about this and he said that the cost of shipping outside the US can be so expensive that the purchase becomes a total loss. This I can understand. Years ago when I worked in the shipping dept we had to ship a 2lb package to a facility outside of Melbourne. They were not happy. The part was $50 the shipping cost was around $150 if my memory serves me right. It is always shipping that can be a killer depending on the weight and location. David B Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Al Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share #12 Posted April 15, 2014 Received my 'used' copy today. Like new. Great book. Thanks again for referring me to the used book department at Amazon. Brian the extraordinaire 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted April 15, 2014 Share #13 Posted April 15, 2014 Many times the book is in good conditon. I buy books to read not to look at. David b Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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