Sleeping Beauties UK S/L - Get it quick!

[stroppygoblin]

H & S just announced a UK S/L of Sleeping Beauties signed by Stephen and Owen King! Limited to 250 copies! LINK (https://www.waterstones.com/book/sleeping-beauties/stephen-king/owen-king/9781473678019?utm_campaign=WSStephenKing70th210917&utm_content=12640620530&utm_medium=email&utm_source=WSStephenKing70th210917)

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Dear Reader,

Today marks the 70th birthday of an author who has steered our popular culture like no other: Stephen King. From his 1974 debut Carrie to The Dark Tower and the current media frenzy surrounding his creation IT, we live in the world Stephen King has made.

Almost 70 novels and short-story collections on, if anything King is proving even more prolific. Hot on the heels of the recent End of Watch and Gwendy's Button Box, next Tuesday sees the publication of Sleeping Beauties, the master’s first collaboration with his son Owen King.



Sleeping Beauties Exclusive Edition
Pre-Order



To celebrate Stephen King in his 70th year, we offer Sleeping Beauties in both its standard edition, yours to pre-order at Half Price and something else very special. Absolutely exclusive to Waterstones, we present our beautiful, limited edition of Sleeping Beauties, signed by both Stephen King and Owen King.

Available now to pre-order, only 250 copies of this gorgeous volume are available worldwide, in an edition that features deluxe binding, slipcase and coloured endpapers.

https://cdn.waterstones.com/override/v6/large/9781/4736/9781473678019.jpg

Sleeping Beauties is a tale typical of King’s daring. Across the planet, women succumb to a strange, viral slumber, the remaining men turning almost primal in their absence. One woman, however – the mysterious Evie – seems immune, but is she the world’s saviour, or the world’s end?

Raise a glass, if you will, to one of literature’s true icons, a writer who so often captures the ordinary and drills down to what makes us most genuinely afraid. As Walter Mosley so memorably said, “he knows fear.”

Happy Birthday, Stephen King.



With all best wishes,

Your friends at Waterstones

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Thanks Simon, you have just contributed to me doing my best to max out my VISA card. But my order went through!

[T-Dogz_AK47]

I just bagged myself a copy! :rock:

You sir, have rep points in the bank for posting this! You're a STAR!!! :clap::clap::clap:

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to stroppygoblin again.

[webstar1000]

Yeah he got some from me to Tim! I got a copy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cit74]

Got my copy ordered as well - thanks all (and becca :))

[sentinel]

Thanks Simon, just picked one up, surprised they weren't sold out already!

[richardsrarebooks]

Going to stick with my CD signed limited, but thanks for the info!

[ELazansky]

Have to keep my collection of UK S/L editions going - ordered!

[burial]

well... what a hell... I got myself one!

[EXPLORER]

Thanks Simon, just picked one up, surprised they weren't sold out already!

HAVE TO LOVE THIS SITE and members who share with one another... THANKS Simon and friends who shared the alert. My order went through as well.

[Patrick]

Ordered a copy a few minutes ago. And also a copy of the signed U.K. edition of Artemis by Andy Weir.

Thank you for the heads up!

- Patrick

[firemonkey66]

Thanks, Simon:) My order went through as well.

[tippy4]

Simon....I want to echo what many others have already said....thank you for this!

Now, here is your next job....can you please talk to the fine folks at Waterstones, and make sure they actually do some decent packaging this time?

I am having Under The Dome flashbacks as I write this.

[becca69]

Simon....I want to echo what many others have already said....thank you for this!

Now, here is your next job....can you please talk to the fine folks at Waterstones, and make sure they actually do some decent packaging this time?

I am having Under The Dome flashbacks as I write this.

I am also very concerned about this!

[Brian861]

Thanks, Simon! Concerned as well. Especially how Charlie the Choo Choo arrived to some folks.

[jsweet]

Thanks for the heads-up. Order went through, although I'm surprised they still have some.

[Stockerlone]

Don´t know why, i again have problems to order from Waterstones .....

[stroppygoblin]

Simon....I want to echo what many others have already said....thank you for this!

Now, here is your next job....can you please talk to the fine folks at Waterstones, and make sure they actually do some decent packaging this time?

I am having Under The Dome flashbacks as I write this.



Simon....I want to echo what many others have already said....thank you for this!

Now, here is your next job....can you please talk to the fine folks at Waterstones, and make sure they actually do some decent packaging this time?

I am having Under The Dome flashbacks as I write this.

I am also very concerned about this!


Thanks, Simon! Concerned as well. Especially how Charlie the Choo Choo arrived to some folks.

Hey, I don't even trust them to deliver to me in the UK. I'm picking mine up from the Store (along with what seems like about a hundred First editions... :wtf:)

[stroppygoblin]

Also good to see people are still getting their orders in, I wish I could help Frank, but its 1 per customer :(

[stroppygoblin]

I just checked and there is a link for questions and feedback to Waterstones. My advice would be for everyone who has ordered this book to use this link (http://waterstones.force.com/WaterStonesTicket) and specifically request the book is packaged well, stating the UTD and CTCC problems that have occurred in the past. If they get repeated comments, they might do something about it.

[shaq]

Still available as of 5 mins ago

[Kingfan24]

Still available as of 5 mins ago

Doesn't surprise me actually - I think it's pretty overpriced for what it is.

[jreitan47]

Looks nice and hope to own one someday, just not in the cards for a while to be able to buy these beautiful editions.

[The Library Policeman]

Still available as of 5 mins ago

Doesn't surprise me actually - I think it's pretty overpriced for what it is.

I agree. They're usually quite plain. But I got one any way :lol:

Thanks Simon!

[Brian861]

Hey, I don't even trust them to deliver to me in the UK. I'm picking mine up from the Store (along with what seems like about a hundred First editions... :wtf:)

We cut to a scene where we find Simon driving a large unmarked panel truck. As he passes a pair of Coppers sitting in their vehicle; the rookie turns towards his Sgt. and states, "Hey, Sgt. That large panel truck looks very suspicious". The Sgt. leans forward to look past the young cop and spies Simon in the driver's seat. The Sgt. then tells the rookie, "Not at all. That's just Simon on his way to Waterstones to pick up the latest King book for all those bloody Yanks!" The Sgt. rolls his eyes and whispers under his breath, "Rookies."

[Brian861]

I just checked and there is a link for questions and feedback to Waterstones. My advice would be for everyone who has ordered this book to use this link (http://waterstones.force.com/WaterStonesTicket) and specifically request the book is packaged well, stating the UTD and CTCC problems that have occurred in the past. If they get repeated comments, they might do something about it.

Great idea!

[stroppygoblin]

Hey, I don't even trust them to deliver to me in the UK. I'm picking mine up from the Store (along with what seems like about a hundred First editions... :wtf:)

We cut to a scene where we find Simon driving a large unmarked panel truck. As he passes a pair of Coppers sitting in their vehicle; the rookie turns towards his Sgt. and states, "Hey, Sgt. That large panel truck looks very suspicious". The Sgt. leans forward to look past the young cop and spies Simon in the driver's seat. The Sgt. then tells the rookie, "Not at all. That's just Simon on his way to Waterstones to pick up the latest King book for all those bloody Yanks!" The Sgt. rolls his eyes and whispers under his breath, "Rookies."

:emot-roflolmao:

[Brian861]

Have you guys received an email confirmation regarding your order? I have not but it appeared that my order went through. Unless my bank decides to deny the transaction, again.....

[The Library Policeman]

Have you guys received an email confirmation regarding your order? I have not but it appeared that my order went through. Unless my bank decides to deny the transaction, again.....


I got a confirmation, Brian.

[Patrick]

Well played, Brian!

Yes, I received an email confirmation from Waterstones right after placing my order.

I submitted a shipping comment using the link Simon provided. I hope you all do, too.

[brionen]

Have you guys received an email confirmation regarding your order? I have not but it appeared that my order went through. Unless my bank decides to deny the transaction, again.....

Did you check your Junk mail folder? I received pretty quickly when I placed my order, but I've had other sites where the confirmation email ends up filtered into Junk (sometimes it's even from a site I've ordered from multiple times before and never have an issue later on, even)

[wizardsrainbow]

I got a copy and a confirmation email.

[jsweet]

Well, that didn't take long :)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sleeping-Beauties-Stephen-King-Owen-King-UK-Signed-Limited-Slipcased-1-250/232496214467

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I also received a confirmation E-mail and per Simon's advice asked them to wrap it real nice!

[webstar1000]

Well, that didn't take long :)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sleeping-Beauties-Stephen-King-Owen-King-UK-Signed-Limited-Slipcased-1-250/232496214467

Sellers name is Simon. hahahahaa

[Brian861]

Thanks, guys. Delayed reaction I guess as the confirmation finally showed up.

[Brian861]

Well played, Brian!

Yes, I received an email confirmation from Waterstones right after placing my order.

I submitted a shipping comment using the link Simon provided. I hope you all do, too.

Thanks, Patrick! :lol:

[jsmcmullen92]

I submitted a ticket as well to have them send the book in a padded box. Hell I'm paying 250GBP plus 12 for shipping least they can do is protect the damn thing in more than a mailer.

[needfulthings]

:evil: CHECK YOUR CONFIRMATION!
"AVAILABILITY AT TIME OF ORDER."

[Randall Flagg]

:evil: CHECK YOUR CONFIRMATION!
"AVAILABILITY AT TIME OF ORDER."
What's wrong with "Availability at time of order: Awaiting publication"?

Just means the book isn't available today when I ordered.

[T-Dogz_AK47]

I submitted a ticket as well to have them send the book in a padded box. Hell I'm paying 250GBP plus 12 for shipping least they can do is protect the damn thing in more than a mailer.

If you're only paying £12 for shipping to the US, I don't see them sending it to you in anything but a standard parcel envelope. :scared:

The cost of shipping a box containing a 700 page book through Royal Mail is at least three times as much.

[Patrick]

Mine is the same as Jerome's:

Availability at time of order: Awaiting publication

[Brian861]

I submitted a ticket as well to have them send the book in a padded box. Hell I'm paying 250GBP plus 12 for shipping least they can do is protect the damn thing in more than a mailer.

Submitted a ticket as well.

[Brian861]

Mine is the same as Jerome's:

Availability at time of order: Awaiting publication

Same here.

[needfulthings]

Just saying that it states that the book may NOT have been available at the time you ordered.
"The birds were in the bush & not in your hand" so to speak.

[Randall Flagg]

Just saying that it states that the book may NOT have been available at the time you ordered.
Of course it isn't available yet. It hasn't been produced yet (or if it has, it isn't ready for shipping until after 9/26/2017).

Nothing to worry about. The major worry is the potential of damage.

[Randall Flagg]

I used the contact link listed upthread. It will be interesting to hear what if any responses we receive.

I said:

I ordered the signed limited today. In the past, Waterstones shipping of books to the USA often were inadequately packaged, resulting in damage to the book. Since there are only 250 of the books, there likely won't be any to replace damaged copies.
Please pack mine in a fashion that will insure it arrives safely.
I'm more than willing to pay extra for robust packaging.

Best,

Jerome *****

Order # 12******

[needfulthings]

Just saying that it states that the book may NOT have been available at the time you ordered.
Of course it isn't available yet. It hasn't been produced yet (or if it has, it isn't ready for shipping until after 9/26/2017).

Nothing to worry about. The major worry is the potential of damage.

What don't you understand about that there are 250 books and you were order #251?

[Brian861]

Apparently sold out now.

[The Library Policeman]

I'll let you all know how mine is packed. My shipping was free within the UK so they'll probably just stick a stamp on the slipcase :evil:

[Brian861]

I'll let you all know how mine is packed. My shipping was free within the UK so they'll probably just stick a stamp on the slipcase :evil:

:lol: That's funny, Alan!

[shaq]

Any value in asking for matching no with cd versions s/l and art portfolio?

[stroppygoblin]

Any value in asking for matching no with cd versions s/l and art portfolio?

This is A high street retailer, not Cemetery Dance or PS..

Not sure if they are even numbered?

[needfulthings]

:wtf: YEA! GOOD LUCK WITH THAT.
You would have a better chance having CD match this edition.

[Randall Flagg]

Any value in asking for matching no with cd versions s/l and art portfolio?
Sounds difficult to do. IIRC, the Waterstones is unnumbered. I suppose one could write their own number in (with a crayon...).

[webstar1000]

The only value is matching Cd's copy with CD's portfolio.... sold out I see too.

[The Library Policeman]

The Wind Through The Keyhole and Doctor Sleep were numbered... but I don't think Waterstones would bother their arse trying to match for you if you asked.

[peripheral]

Yes, HUGE thanks to this site, I seem to have also scored a copy. Looks like a lovely edition (and the standard H&S design)...

[needfulthings]

Also took the gamble and ordered the regular edition in case they don't include the image on the book cover(not the DJ) like the other 1st editions.

[firemonkey66]

Hey all, I sent a message to them too requesting 'robust packaging.' I used Flaggs template along with an insert courtesy of tippy4 that I use for all of my eBay purchases, I thought I would share this updated template in case others also want to send a message. Thank you to Flagg and tippy for the material:)

'I ordered the signed limited stephen king sleeping beauties today. In the past, Waterstones shipping of books to the USA often were inadequately packaged, resulting in damage to the book. Since there are only 250 of the books, there likely won't be any to replace damaged copies.
Please pack mine in a fashion that will insure it arrives safely. For example, please ship in a sturdy cardboard box big enough to allow for at least two inches of padding (foam peanuts, bubblewrap, etc.) on all sides of the book. Please pack tightly so book can't move at all once box is sealed. I'm more than willing to pay extra for this kind of robust packaging.

Best,

Customer

Order # 12......'

[shaq]

My thoughts were that the uk may be delivered first and asking cd to match my ordered book and portfolio to the number on the uk version.

Not sure if worth matching, but may be cool to have a mini set.

Regarding Waterstones, collecting from store and hopefully avoid bumps and dings

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Well, that didn't take long :)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sleeping-Beauties-Stephen-King-Owen-King-UK-Signed-Limited-Slipcased-1-250/232496214467

The seller sold it real quick too. Asking price was £475 + shipping....

[stroppygoblin]

Well, that didn't take long :)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sleeping-Beauties-Stephen-King-Owen-King-UK-Signed-Limited-Slipcased-1-250/232496214467

The seller sold it real quick too. Asking price was £475 + shipping....

Wow! (I wonder how many Waterstones employees have seen that and thought, hmmmm??? :scared:)

[becca69]

Also took the gamble and ordered the regular edition in case they don't include the image on the book cover(not the DJ) like the other 1st editions.

From the mock up photo, it looks as though the limited will have illustrated boards - maybe metallic paper??

[webstar1000]

Someone said on another site... and I have not read it myself but that these are shipping VERY soon.. anyone confirm this?

[becca69]

Someone said on another site... and I have not read it myself but that these are shipping VERY soon.. anyone confirm this?

On the website it states 4 days until publication. I believe these books are published and ready to ship.

[stroppygoblin]

yes, shipping will be on 26th alongside UK release of the Trade edition - 4 days from now.

[cit74]

I think the seller on eBay was hyraxia books - especially if the seller was Simon

[stroppygoblin]

I think the seller on eBay was hyraxia books - especially if the seller was Simon

It was listed as Scotland, not sure Hyraxia are based there.

[tippy4]

Ughhhhhh I just know there are going to be beat to hell.

A 2.4 lb bomb.

[stroppygoblin]

Price is only going up!
Sleeping Beauties - Stephen King & Owen King - UK Signed Limited Slipcased 1/250 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sleeping-Beauties-Stephen-King-Owen-King-UK-Signed-Limited-Slipcased-1-250-/282664864746) BIN £499.00

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Owen-King-Sleeping-Beauties-signed-1-250-UK-1st-Ed-HB-limited-/222653242540 Stephen King Owen King - Sleeping Beauties - *signed* 1/250 UK 1st Ed HB limited
£460 BIN

Sleeping Beauties - Stephen King & Owen King - UK Signed Limited Slipcased 1/250 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sleeping-Beauties-Stephen-King-Owen-King-UK-Signed-Limited-Slipcased-1-250-/292265033089) Starting bid £350

[webstar1000]

Ughhhhhh I just know there are going to be beat to hell.

A 2.4 lb bomb.

Oh have ye a little faith kind sir! haha

[zachip]

Just saying thank you Simon for the early notify. i was able to score a copy. this is going to be my first king signed book.

[Brian861]

Just saying thank you Simon for the early notify. i was able to score a copy. this is going to be my first king signed book.

Congrats! Hopefully they arrive relatively unscathed.

[tippy4]

£250.00 for SB..........UTD was only £100.00.

Quite a change in 8 years.

Of course...the print run of SB is half of that of UTD......Waterstones needed to make their money somehow.

[The Library Policeman]

I sure hope they take on board the requests for more secure shipping. Something tells me they won't though. They're a massive chain store with many branches throughout Great Britain - and I just have the nagging feeling they won't listen to a handful of Stephen King collectors. Really hope I'm wrong!

[webstar1000]

What happened in the past when you guys got your books damaged from these guys? They take them back? Give you a new one? Issue a credit? Nothing?

[stroppygoblin]

You know I’d be quite tempted to go on social media about this, post on their Facebook page maybe on their Twitter feed. Nothing to complainy, but along the lines of: “Really looking forward to getting this edition hope that Waterstones package this better than they have done in the past to their US customers”

Big companies take notice of social feeds.

[Randall Flagg]

You know I’d be quite tempted to go on social media about this, post on their Facebook page maybe on their Twitter feed. Nothing to complainy, but along the lines of: “Really looking forward to getting this edition hope that Waterstones package this better than they have done in the past to their US customers”

Big companies take notice of social feeds.
Go for it. Post a link we we can all chime in.

[webstar1000]

You know I’d be quite tempted to go on social media about this, post on their Facebook page maybe on their Twitter feed. Nothing to complainy, but along the lines of: “Really looking forward to getting this edition hope that Waterstones package this better than they have done in the past to their US customers”

Big companies take notice of social feeds.
Go for it. Post a link we we can all chime in.

Yeah I am all over that...

[stroppygoblin]

OK here’s the link (https://www.facebook.com/waterstones/posts/10155530338990953)

[becca69]

What happened in the past when you guys got your books damaged from these guys? They take them back? Give you a new one? Issue a credit? Nothing?

I've been sent replacements if they have them, but they are shipped exactly the same way.

[Randall Flagg]

Thanks Simon.
I see several people have posted.
Hopefully someone will get the info to the appropriate people....probably Monday at best, when books are being packaged.

[Brian861]

If anyone in the US missed out and would like a copy, PM me.

Claimed.

[ICry4Oy]

What happened in the past when you guys got your books damaged from these guys? They take them back? Give you a new one? Issue a credit? Nothing?

I've been sent replacements if they have them, but they are shipped exactly the same way.



Same here! Ended up with three damaged copies of the same book. That was the last time I ordered from them and won't bother again.


The first time I ordered from them was one of those blue edged books. It was damaged and they replaced it with the plain white one.


Never ever again!!!

[Fsmdr]

Has anyone's card been charged? I am being paranoid.....

[webstar1000]

Has anyone's card been charged? I am being paranoid.....

Nope mine hasn't

[stroppygoblin]

Has anyone's card been charged? I am being paranoid.....



Has anyone's card been charged? I am being paranoid.....

Nope mine hasn't

Waterstones do not charge until the book is shipped, which will be Tuesday.

[Brian861]

Has anyone's card been charged? I am being paranoid.....



Has anyone's card been charged? I am being paranoid.....

Nope mine hasn't

Waterstones do not charge until the book is shipped, which will be Tuesday.

Yep. Should state as such on your confirmation.

[firemonkey66]

Is anybody else considering cancelling their order? I would like a copy, but I also don't want a 360 dollar hassle. If it shows up dinged or basically anything short of perfect, it's going to drive me nuts. When people had issues like this, did you have to ship the damaged items back?

[stroppygoblin]

Is anybody else considering cancelling their order? I would like a copy, but I also don't want a 360 dollar hassle. If it shows up dinged or basically anything short of perfect, it's going to drive me nuts. When people had issues like this, did you have to ship the damaged items back?

If anyone is this concerned about damage occurring, you can have it shipped to me and I will pack it well and forward it on at cost. It will still go through the UK postal service, so I can’t guarantee pristine if they pack badly, but at least you will have the opportunity to have it inspected before it leaves the U.K.

PM me for my address if this is something you want to do.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Is anybody else considering cancelling their order? I would like a copy, but I also don't want a 360 dollar hassle. If it shows up dinged or basically anything short of perfect, it's going to drive me nuts. When people had issues like this, did you have to ship the damaged items back?

If anyone is this concerned about damage occurring, you can have it shipped to me and I will pack it well and forward it on at cost. It will still go through the UK postal service, so I can’t guarantee pristine if they pack badly, but at least you will have the opportunity to have it inspected before it leaves the U.K.

PM me for my address if this is something you want to do.

Will they allow an address change without cancelling the order?

Mulleins

[firemonkey66]

Is anybody else considering cancelling their order? I would like a copy, but I also don't want a 360 dollar hassle. If it shows up dinged or basically anything short of perfect, it's going to drive me nuts. When people had issues like this, did you have to ship the damaged items back?

If anyone is this concerned about damage occurring, you can have it shipped to me and I will pack it well and forward it on at cost. It will still go through the UK postal service, so I can’t guarantee pristine if they pack badly, but at least you will have the opportunity to have it inspected before it leaves the U.K.

PM me for my address if this is something you want to do.

I appreciate the offer, Simon. I'm going to wait and see if they respond to my ticket on Monday, see what they have to say, and then decide from there.

[herbertwest]

Just wondering as it's too much for me, but all the copies are long gone right?
How long did it take for sellint out?

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Just wondering as it's too much for me, but all the copies are long gone right?
How long did it take for sellint out?

Yep, they are sold out. It wasnt immediate, but it sold out within hours

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Gee wilikers, I sure hope I get copy number '1'! Wouldn't that be a hoot 'n a half. But gol-durn it anyway, with my luck it'll probably just be no good copy number '2'....now I'm depressed.

[Brian861]

Gee wilikers, I sure hope I get copy number '1'! Wouldn't that be a hoot 'n a half. But gol-durn it anyway, with my luck it'll probably just be no good copy number '2'....now I'm depressed.

Worse yet, I've heard they are using 2nd printing page blocks for theses.

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Gee wilikers, I sure hope I get copy number '1'! Wouldn't that be a hoot 'n a half. But gol-durn it anyway, with my luck it'll probably just be no good copy number '2'....now I'm depressed.

The publishing staff at Hodder and Stoughton, told me that copy #1 will be sent to King and copy #2 sent to King's agent.

Looks like you'll be stuck with copy #3... LOL! :P

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Now I'm REALLY depressed!

[zachip]

just got shipping confirmation. hope the package is secured...:scared:

[zelig]

Well, this can’t be good. I see a charge from Waterstones on my bank statement for the book, and then a refund on the same day. No emails. No shipping notice.

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Well, this can’t be good. I see a charge from Waterstones on my bank statement for the book, and then a refund on the same day. No emails. No shipping notice.

Uh oh...


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[zelig]

Perhaps I should look on the bright side. My copy won’t be dinged.

[C1TIZEN_X]

I've been on the phone with Waterstones' Customer Service three times today. First, I get a call from my CC company saying that they detected possible fraudulent activity. I'm thinking, "that's great, awesome catch". Until they tell me they rejected a payment request to Waterstones!! I was even more pissed when the CC company told me that I would have to try the purchase again; already knowing that this book is sold out. So, I called Waterstones. They looked up my order number and acknowledged that the payment had been rejected, but that they would re-submit and call me when it went through.

Three hours, no phone call. So, I call them again. "Oh, we've been trying to call you, but the call just wouldn't go through." At least they were able to resubmit the order and they said it went through successfully.

Then, I remembered seeing something on this forum about the quality of previous US shipping fiascos from Waterstones, so I called again and asked them what i needed to do to assure the book was packaged correctly so as to avoid any shipping damage. She told me she would send a message to the "internet" team and pass along the message. I didn't get a warm fuzzy feeling with that, so I sent a message similar to the ones above. Hopefully, it will arrive intact.

[zelig]

Maybe that’s the issue. I got a fraud alert text this morning about the charge. The bank probably issued that credit.

[jsmcmullen92]

If they could just mark it as an online purchase it shouldn't flag anything. It probably looks awful funny that we are magically in UK at a chain bookstore one day when I bought dinner in Texas last night.

[ELazansky]

I got my shipping notice as well. Crossing my fingers for save travels across the pond. I guess I don't have much of a choice if it has damage. They won't have any replacements, so either I keep it with the damage or return it for a full refund.

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Yep same here(fraud alert) only i didnt get a call and now waterstones customer service is closed so im probably screwed


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[jsmcmullen92]

I have not received anything. no fraud alert from the bank and nothing from Waterstones. When I look at the tracking it just says processing.

[webstar1000]

SHIPPED:) FINGERS CROSSED!!!!!

[C1TIZEN_X]

I have not received anything. no fraud alert from the bank and nothing from Waterstones. When I look at the tracking it just says processing.

Mine says processing as well. When I talked the Waterstone's earlier, they told me mine would probably ship tomorrow.

[Randall Flagg]

I got the fraud alert email and text. I said the charge was OK. We'll see what happens.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Mine is going through OK. In fact, I talked with customer service this morning to discuss packaging. To ease my mind, she Emailed me a photo of my book before it left on the mail truck:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/668/SB_Shipping.JPG

It's all good now, I feel better.

Mulleins

P.S. I got a confirmation Email mine really did ship.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Just got an e-mail confirmation that mine has shipped.

[ELazansky]

Mine is going through OK. In fact, I talked with customer service this morning to discuss packaging. To ease my mind, she Emailed me a photo of my book before it left on the mail truck:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/668/SB_Shipping.JPG

It's all good now, I feel better.

Mulleins

P.S. I got a confirmation Email mine really did ship.

That had me falling out of my chair...good one Ralph!

[zelig]

Had a good laugh Ralph. Nice one.

[bdwyer19]

Mine is going through OK. In fact, I talked with customer service this morning to discuss packaging. To ease my mind, she Emailed me a photo of my book before it left on the mail truck:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/668/SB_Shipping.JPG

It's all good now, I feel better.

Mulleins

P.S. I got a confirmation Email mine really did ship.

That's hilarious!!!

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Ralph your Waterstones packaging in not quite correct. The stamp they are using is...

https://www.postofficeshop.co.uk/Images/Section/ST/416855.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

Pissed off at my CC company for rejecting the charge.
I can't even try to call until tomorrow.

[Ari_Racing]

Mine went okay. :) Got confirmation 3 minutes ago.

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Pissed off at my CC company for rejecting the charge.
I can't even try to call until tomorrow.

Im there with ya, buddy

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Ralph your Waterstones packaging in not quite correct. The stamp they are using is...

https://www.postofficeshop.co.uk/Images/Section/ST/416855.jpg

That's real bad news, now it will get rejected...hahahaha

[tippy4]

Has anyone NOT received a shipping confirmation yet?...or am I alone in this?

[zelig]

I haven’t.

[C1TIZEN_X]

I haven't


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[tippy4]

Thanks guys.....misery loves company.

[Tommy]

Was just declined. I'm a bit thankful actually. Collecting is getting to be a pain. Might be time for me to call it a day.

[Randall Flagg]

I haven't, but of course my freakin' CC company declined the charge as fraud protection. I can only hope that tomorrow I can get someone at Waterstones to help fix the problem.
I'm beginning to wish everyone would take Paypal.

[The Library Policeman]

Was just declined. I'm a bit thankful actually. Collecting is getting to be a pain. Might be time for me to call it a day.

I'm with you, Tommy. It can be more of a hassle than a pleasure at times these days.

[Tommy]

Was just declined. I'm a bit thankful actually. Collecting is getting to be a pain. Might be time for me to call it a day.

I'm with you, Tommy. It can be more of a hassle than a pleasure at times these days.

I love books too much to let them become a source of anxiety in my life. Hell, the amount of time I've spent on trying to be a collector has kept me from actually reading books.

[The Library Policeman]

Was just declined. I'm a bit thankful actually. Collecting is getting to be a pain. Might be time for me to call it a day.

I'm with you, Tommy. It can be more of a hassle than a pleasure at times these days.

I love books too much to let them become a source of anxiety in my life. Hell, the amount of time I've spent on trying to be a collector has kept me from actually reading books.

I preferred the days when any copy would do for the shelf!

[needfulthings]

Thanks guys.....misery loves company.

YES! But remember....
ANNIE WILKES LOVES MISERY!:wub: AND DOSE'NT WANT COMPANY.

[Randall Flagg]

Yup

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1423230038-misery48vx.gif

[Tommy]

Yup

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1423230038-misery48vx.gif

Anyone else aroused by this? Just me? OK....:redface:

[tippy4]

Was just declined. I'm a bit thankful actually. Collecting is getting to be a pain. Might be time for me to call it a day.

Tommy....if you get one and I do not...I will gladly take it off of your hands. :wink:

[Tommy]

Was just declined. I'm a bit thankful actually. Collecting is getting to be a pain. Might be time for me to call it a day.

Tommy....if you get one and I do not...I will gladly take it off of your hands. :wink:

I'm not even going to try and reorder so anyone else that got declined should have a slightly higher chance of reordering. Good luck to everyone!

[shaq]

Email saying ‘Dispatched to store.’

[Brian861]

I haven't, but of course my freakin' CC company declined the charge as fraud protection. I can only hope that tomorrow I can get someone at Waterstones to help fix the problem.
I'm beginning to wish everyone would take Paypal.

No doubt! The fraud protection is great and all but come on already! One thing that might work for you guys is to get a PayPal debt card and transfer money into your PayPal account. Not sure if the PayPal credit card will issue a fraud alert but I was able to order from Amazon UK using my PayPal debt. So far that's the only way I've found around the whole fraud protection deal. My bank refuses to lift the international ban on my debt card even when I asked to sign a wavier to approve charges before they are outright denied. However, I still haven't gotten an email about the S/L nor a phone call stating one way or the other. Ordered it with my PayPal debt card as well.

[cit74]

I received the fraud alert when I initially made the purchase - but it came right up on my phone and I was able to say it was okay - then called CC company just to double check it was good - and they said everything looked fine. Got shipping notice this morning around 0945. Will see how this one is packed - hopefully everyone else's cc issues will be resolved.

Since it is still listed as sold out on site - and so many issues with fraud alert occurred - I would hope they will wait to hear from those buyers

Where has my item been?
Date Time Status Track point
26/09/17 03:13 ARRIVED (MDN) AT HEATHROW WORLDWIDE DC
25/09/17 21:27 ON ITS WAY TO HWDC AIRSURE NOTTINGHAM MAIL CENTRE
25/09/17 20:28 ITEM COLLECTED NOTTINGHAM MAIL CENTRE

now depending upon how they look when they arrive we might need to amend the where has my item been portion...

[Brian861]

I received the fraud alert when I initially made the purchase - but it came right up on my phone and I was able to say it was okay - then called CC company just to double check it was good - and they said everything looked fine. Got shipping notice this morning around 0945. Will see how this one is packed - hopefully everyone else's cc issues will be resolved.

Since it is still listed as sold out on site - and so many issues with fraud alert occurred - I would hope they will wait to hear from those buyers

Where has my item been?
Date Time Status Track point
26/09/17 03:13 ARRIVED (MDN) AT HEATHROW WORLDWIDE DC
25/09/17 21:27 ON ITS WAY TO HWDC AIRSURE NOTTINGHAM MAIL CENTRE
25/09/17 20:28 ITEM COLLECTED NOTTINGHAM MAIL CENTRE

now depending upon how they look when they arrive we might need to amend the where has my item been portion...

Mine states still being processed.

[firemonkey66]

I received the fraud alert when I initially made the purchase - but it came right up on my phone and I was able to say it was okay - then called CC company just to double check it was good - and they said everything looked fine. Got shipping notice this morning around 0945. Will see how this one is packed - hopefully everyone else's cc issues will be resolved.

Since it is still listed as sold out on site - and so many issues with fraud alert occurred - I would hope they will wait to hear from those buyers

Where has my item been?
Date Time Status Track point
26/09/17 03:13 ARRIVED (MDN) AT HEATHROW WORLDWIDE DC
25/09/17 21:27 ON ITS WAY TO HWDC AIRSURE NOTTINGHAM MAIL CENTRE
25/09/17 20:28 ITEM COLLECTED NOTTINGHAM MAIL CENTRE

now depending upon how they look when they arrive we might need to amend the where has my item been portion...

You got tracking information? I got a 'shipped notice' too, but I can't find any link to tracking. How did you view that?

[Tito_Villa]

I got my copy this morning #153
It's in mint condition, which is lucky as it came in a cardboard mailer, like the ones Amazon use. No padding, bubble wrap etc at all :/
Mine is for sale too!
I'll try and upload photos if i can remember how!

[Randall Flagg]

I just spoke with the folks at Waterstones and was able to get them to resubmit the charge, and it appears to have gone through.
Now, back to bed as it's 1:36 in the morning.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

They are numbered, signed by Stephen and Owen King. Slipcase is same cloth as the older UK Gift editions, but nicely printed.

http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/beauties_01.jpg

http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/beauties_02.jpg

[T-Dogz_AK47]

I just received an email to say that my copy is in store and ready for collection.... :rock:

Shame I'm stuck at work and finish late all week.... :doh:

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Just spoke with waterstones. For all those affected by fraud CC nonsense, they said that they will attempt payment 3 times before they cancel the order. So, if you are able to get your CC company in line, you should be fine:thumbsup: We shall see


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[jsmcmullen92]

Just spoke with waterstones. For all those affected by fraud CC nonsense, they said that they will attempt payment 3 times before they cancel the order. So, if you are able to get your CC company in line, you should be fine:thumbsup: We shall see


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Thanks for that! I opened a ticket with them yesterday to ask how many times they would resubmit before cancelling. I haven't received any kind of notice... no attempt from Waterstones and no fraud alert from my bank. I even went into my bank and said I am "travelling" in the UK right now through tomorrow so that it would go through. Given when I purchased it made me sign into my account and verify that I own the card before submitting.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Are they shrink-wrapped? I hope so, because that may help protect them in shipping, but at the same time that's bad because I am not strong enough to tear the shrink-wrap off my books.

[jsmcmullen92]

Are they shrink-wrapped? I hope so, because that may help protect them in shipping, but at the same time that's bad because I am not strong enough to tear the shrink-wrap off my books.

Just get a big ole box cutter out and cut right through that cellophane. Isn't that what a slip case is for, protecting the books? :evil:

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Just spoke with waterstones. For all those affected by fraud CC nonsense, they said that they will attempt payment 3 times before they cancel the order. So, if you are able to get your CC company in line, you should be fine:thumbsup: We shall see


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Thanks for that! I opened a ticket with them yesterday to ask how many times they would resubmit before cancelling. I haven't received any kind of notice... no attempt from Waterstones and no fraud alert from my bank. I even went into my bank and said I am "travelling" in the UK right now through tomorrow so that it would go through. Given when I purchased it made me sign into my account and verify that I own the card before submitting.

Yeah, hopefully you should be good. It appears they followed through, as the charge just appeared on my card :thumbsup:


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[webstar1000]

Are they shrink-wrapped? I hope so, because that may help protect them in shipping, but at the same time that's bad because I am not strong enough to tear the shrink-wrap off my books.

yes they are. Seen pics elsewhere.

[jsmcmullen92]

Just spoke with waterstones. For all those affected by fraud CC nonsense, they said that they will attempt payment 3 times before they cancel the order. So, if you are able to get your CC company in line, you should be fine:thumbsup: We shall see


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Thanks for that! I opened a ticket with them yesterday to ask how many times they would resubmit before cancelling. I haven't received any kind of notice... no attempt from Waterstones and no fraud alert from my bank. I even went into my bank and said I am "travelling" in the UK right now through tomorrow so that it would go through. Given when I purchased it made me sign into my account and verify that I own the card before submitting.

Yeah, hopefully you should be good. It appears they followed through, as the charge just appeared on my card :thumbsup:


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so after the charge on your card how long until you receive a shipping notification?
I got a text 30 minutes ago from my bank saying that there was a purchase from waterstones. it was just an oversees change alert that I have set up from when I was in Jamaica but not a fraud alert. joys of using a credit card is it never shows up on the card until the next day or so and my tracking page has not updated so I have no idea if it went through or they just tried and failed.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Are they shrink-wrapped? I hope so, because that may help protect them in shipping, but at the same time that's bad because I am not strong enough to tear the shrink-wrap off me books.

They are shrinkwrapped but it will not protect them. It's too thin. The Amazon type mailer is fine for our great post in the UK, but none will survive the journey to the USA without better packing.

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Just spoke with waterstones. For all those affected by fraud CC nonsense, they said that they will attempt payment 3 times before they cancel the order. So, if you are able to get your CC company in line, you should be fine:thumbsup: We shall see


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Thanks for that! I opened a ticket with them yesterday to ask how many times they would resubmit before cancelling. I haven't received any kind of notice... no attempt from Waterstones and no fraud alert from my bank. I even went into my bank and said I am "travelling" in the UK right now through tomorrow so that it would go through. Given when I purchased it made me sign into my account and verify that I own the card before submitting.

Yeah, hopefully you should be good. It appears they followed through, as the charge just appeared on my card :thumbsup:


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so after the charge on your card how long until you receive a shipping notification?
I got a text 30 minutes ago from my bank saying that there was a purchase from waterstones. it was just an oversees change alert that I have set up from when I was in Jamaica but not a fraud alert. joys of using a credit card is it never shows up on the card until the next day or so and my tracking page has not updated so I have no idea if it went through or they just tried and failed.

They said i should get a shipping notification later today...we shall see


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[webstar1000]

Are they shrink-wrapped? I hope so, because that may help protect them in shipping, but at the same time that's bad because I am not strong enough to tear the shrink-wrap off me books.

They are shrinkwrapped but it will not protect them. It's too thin. The Amazon type mailer is fine for our great post in the UK, but none will survive the journey to the USA without better packing.

Good thing I am in Canada:)

[jsmcmullen92]

Just spoke with waterstones. For all those affected by fraud CC nonsense, they said that they will attempt payment 3 times before they cancel the order. So, if you are able to get your CC company in line, you should be fine[emoji106] We shall see


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Thanks for that! I opened a ticket with them yesterday to ask how many times they would resubmit before cancelling. I haven't received any kind of notice... no attempt from Waterstones and no fraud alert from my bank. I even went into my bank and said I am "travelling" in the UK right now through tomorrow so that it would go through. Given when I purchased it made me sign into my account and verify that I own the card before submitting.

Yeah, hopefully you should be good. It appears they followed through, as the charge just appeared on my card [emoji106]


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so after the charge on your card how long until you receive a shipping notification?
I got a text 30 minutes ago from my bank saying that there was a purchase from waterstones. it was just an oversees change alert that I have set up from when I was in Jamaica but not a fraud alert. joys of using a credit card is it never shows up on the card until the next day or so and my tracking page has not updated so I have no idea if it went through or they just tried and failed.

They said i should get a shipping notification later today...we shall see


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[Randall Flagg]

If you are really worried, you can call them (they are 5 hours ahead of Eastern time, so hurry). Have your order # handy.
The number I used was:
011 44 808 118 8787

Toll charges will apply.

[cit74]

In shipping email there was a track parcel button and the tracking number was somewhere up in the email. I just clicked the link and plugged in the tracking info. Mine listed as now on its way to San Fran (of course I head to Boston Wednesday night and will be out of town until late Monday - but possibly it will be here when I get home) - will see how it arrives and will let you all know.

[Hunchback Jack]

I also got a "problem with your order" email from Waterstones. Called bank and they reactivated the card for overseas transactions. Called Waterstones on +44 20 8045 1001 with my order number and card details and they retried the transaction and were successful. Waterstones were very helpful and polite about it. All this was resolved in about ten minutes total.

No shipping notice as yet, but this all just happened a few minutes ago.

[jsmcmullen92]

Mine ended up going through and just got shipping notification.

[Brian861]

I also got a "problem with your order" email from Waterstones. Called bank and they reactivated the card for overseas transactions. Called Waterstones on +44 20 8045 1001 with my order number and card details and they retried the transaction and were successful. Waterstones were very helpful and polite about it. All this was resolved in about ten minutes total.

No shipping notice as yet, but this all just happened a few minutes ago.

I got the same thing and called not too long ago. Very helpful, friendly, and sounds like they are more than willing to work through the problem. Alice, the lady I spoke to, said to just keep them in the loop with issues so the order doesn't get cancelled. And is there anything more sexy than a female British accent :smile_002:

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Mine ended up going through and just got shipping notification.

Awesome..now we anxiously await our pristine "as new" books to arrive :biggrin:


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[stroppygoblin]

just picked mine up.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/IMG_36131.jpg

[Brian861]

Mine ended up going through and just got shipping notification.

Awesome..now we anxiously await our pristine "as new" books to arrive :biggrin:

I believe the term is "Mint", Chad, Mint condition :)

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Mine ended up going through and just got shipping notification.

Awesome..now we anxiously await our pristine "as new" books to arrive :biggrin:

I believe the term is "Mint", Chad, Mint condition :)

Haha, careful throwing that term around...the condition police may be watching...:biggrin:


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[Brian861]

Mine ended up going through and just got shipping notification.

Awesome..now we anxiously await our pristine "as new" books to arrive :biggrin:

I believe the term is "Mint", Chad, Mint condition :)

Haha, careful throwing that term around...the condition police may be watching...:biggrin:

:cool_002:

[tippy4]

Got my shipping confirmation today!

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Got my shipping confirmation today!

Good deal! Just got mine as well :thumbsup:

[Randall Flagg]

Got my damage notice...oops shipping notice from Waterstones.

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Got my damage notice...oops shipping notice from Waterstones.

:emot-roflolmao: Im sure we'll get that notice soon enough

[The Library Policeman]

Not great news for our American (and elsewhere) friends I'm afraid. I got my copy through the post and it came in this:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/7m11oedil04ovwc/Photo%2027-09-2017%2C%2011%2055%2000.jpg?raw=1

https://www.dropbox.com/s/fnuuvywxfkn0gml/Photo%2027-09-2017%2C%2011%2055%2016.jpg?raw=1

No bubble wrap or anything in there - just the book. Thankfully mine was totally undamaged but not sure how these will fare on their journey across the pond.

Here's my number:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/5vvhegjscnjwvr8/Photo%2027-09-2017%2C%2011%2057%2025.jpg?raw=1

[burial]

Got my damage notice...oops shipping notice from Waterstones.

thank god i send it to my friend in UK and he will repack it and send it to me :)

[peripheral]

How bloody stupid. They know the value of their product because they just charged everybody £250 for it, and then... they send it in that shit...

[webstar1000]

How bloody stupid. They know the value of their product because they just charged everybody £250 for it, and then... they send it in that shit...

That just pisses me off too man...

[C1TIZEN_X]

That, and I talked to them three separate times in the past few days, begging them to package appropriately for an international shipment. They assured me they would. Guess I'll have to wait and see.


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[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Welp...here comes the next Waterstones debacle


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[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I am pessimistically optimistic that my copy will come through with flying colors.

[stroppygoblin]

I don't want to add fuel to the fire here, but the way the book itself has had it's cover printed, is kind of like a foil 'wrap'. It's beautiful and amazing when the light reflects upon it, but I can see that it will be VERY susceptible to damage, either as scratches or if it suffered some rubbing. It is sealed in plastic and a very snug fit in the slipcase, but if it is allowed to move around in that thin cereal box of a package... :scared:

I really hope that Waterstones have done something better for books going across the pond.

[The Library Policeman]

What gets me is, for roughly $10 more per person, they could send them securely boxed. I sent a couple copies of the WH Smith edition Stateside for £19.90 each which included tracking. They were boxed, bubble wrapped and had packing peanuts inside. I believe Waterstones charged £12 shipping for foreign orders - so for an extra £8 ( which I'm sure everyone would have willingly paid) they could have sent them worry free. Bonkers!

[Brian861]

That packaging is how my BCEs arrive. You'd think with a S/L they would care better care in shipping, even within the UK. I can understand about them caring less in regards to trades. Those are reading copies to the rest of the world, outside of the collecting community. But when a S/L is published, it's published for one reason; to collect. Having it sent to a UK member in the future is definitely the best option.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

The good news is.....if the corners do arrive crunched it will match my UK Under the Dome S/L.

Mulleins

[The Library Policeman]

The good news is.....if the corners do arrive crunched it will match my UK Under the Dome S/L.

Mulleins

Haha that's the spirit, Ralph :D

[stroppygoblin]

The good news is.....if the corners do arrive crunched it will match my UK Under the Dome S/L.

Mulleins

Haha that's the spirit, Ralph :D

If it's a different corner that is crunched, is that another variant? :evil:

[jsmcmullen92]

The good news is.....if the corners do arrive crunched it will match my UK Under the Dome S/L.

Mulleins

Haha that's the spirit, Ralph :D

If it's a different corner that is crunched, is that another variant? :evil:

I wonder if there is a travelling 'Corner Cruncher' job in the UK. He started at Waterstones for UTD then made his way to Folio for The Shining. Let's see if he makes his way back to Waterstones for this one.

Damn you Brits and your love for not straight things :evil:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNjZkUPCcAAf5Z0.jpg

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Yes Simon, a special UK "crunched" Sleeping Beauties variant edition will be most wanted and highly valued among collectors.

Mulleins

[webstar1000]

Has anyone in the US gotten thier copy yet? What will it take... a week?

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Has anyone in the US gotten thier copy yet? What will it take... a week?

Yeah im assuming a week or so


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[Brian861]

The good news is.....if the corners do arrive crunched it will match my UK Under the Dome S/L.

Mulleins

Haha that's the spirit, Ralph :D

If it's a different corner that is crunched, is that another variant? :evil:

I'd definitely request that the same corner be crunched.

[webstar1000]

Did you guys get an actual tracking number? I didn't...


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[frik]

No tracking number here either.

sk

[Randall Flagg]

Tracking number is in shipping email.
Copy and paste the number into the search box.

[C1TIZEN_X]

I got a tracking number in my shipping confirmation email.


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[ELazansky]

I got the shipping confirmation email but no tracking number in it. I do see an international package on my USPS tracking account, so it has arrived in NY.

[Hunchback Jack]

I have also received a shipping notice (this morning), and the status has changed on my Waterstones order in my account. Let's hope for a minimum of dings, scratches and dents.

BTW can any UK residents confirm that these are first printings?

[Randall Flagg]

How could (I suppose it could happen, but weird) a brand new S/L be anything other than a first printing?

Many S/L's don't even have a number line, so that is a rather obtuse question.

[The Library Policeman]

It has a "1" on the copyright page just like the trade edition. In fact it is just a rebound trade edition.

[Hunchback Jack]

How could (I suppose it could happen, but weird) a brand new S/L be anything other than a first printing?

I don't know, but a previous post in this thread (#97) claimed that Waterstones were using second printing blocks for the S/L. Maybe it was a joke and I am slow.

HBJ

[needfulthings]

OMIT

[Brian861]

How could (I suppose it could happen, but weird) a brand new S/L be anything other than a first printing?

I don't know, but a previous post in this thread (#97) claimed that Waterstones were using second printing blocks for the S/L. Maybe it was a joke and I am slow.

HBJ

Just another mere attempt at humor by yours truly, Jack :)

[Hunchback Jack]

Forgive my denseness. I'm new here. :)

HBJ

[stroppygoblin]

Forgive my denseness. I'm new here. :)

HBJ

Most humorous remarks attempts at humour, can be identified by the inclusion of a smiley emoticon.

There were members that refused to use these, but they don't play around here any more... :cry:

[Brian861]

Forgive my denseness. I'm new here. :) HBJ

All good, my friend :) The tragedy with these lies in the shipping outside of the UK.

[Randall Flagg]

Forgive my denseness. I'm new here. :)

HBJ
I should have been more helpful...or used an emoticon. My humor didn't come through that time.

[frik]

My Waterstones S/L arrived today - in mint condition.
Not a bent corner in sight.
Packing was k*t. (That's our Dutch sh*t equivalent...:) )
(I'm from the Netherlands..)

sk

[peripheral]

My Waterstones S/L arrived today - in mint condition.
Not a bent corner in sight.
Packing was k*t. (That's our Dutch sh*t equivalent...:) )
(I'm from the Netherlands..)

sk

Excellent news, Siep. I'm anxiously awaiting to see if the Aussie route is a little too much for the cardboard.

[Patrick]

Tracking says mine arrived in San Francisco today. It's getting closer...

[ELazansky]

I got this email from Waterstones today:

“Our warehouse have been informed about this and are providing extra care when packing and shipping out these books.“

Curious to see if they really packed it any better

[becca69]

Finally received this reply:

Dear Rebecca,

Thank you for contacting us. Apologies for the delay in getting back to you.

I can confirm that the warehouse will be providing extra packaging and care when these orders are being shipped out.

If you have any further queries, please feel free to reply to this email or call us on 0808 118 8787 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm).

Kind regards,

Beth Orton
Waterstones Customer Support
ref:_00Dw0Cmno._500w01lpy0S:ref

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Finally received this reply:

Dear Rebecca,

Thank you for contacting us. Apologies for the delay in getting back to you.

I can confirm that the warehouse will be providing extra packaging and care when these orders are being shipped out.

If you have any further queries, please feel free to reply to this email or call us on 0808 118 8787 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm).

Kind regards,

Beth Orton
Waterstones Customer Support
ref:_00Dw0Cmno._500w01lpy0S:ref

I received the same response from Beth Orton.

Fingers crossed.

Mulleins

[The Library Policeman]

Finally received this reply:

Dear Rebecca,

Thank you for contacting us. Apologies for the delay in getting back to you.

I can confirm that the warehouse will be providing extra packaging and care when these orders are being shipped out.

If you have any further queries, please feel free to reply to this email or call us on 0808 118 8787 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm).

Kind regards,

Beth Orton
Waterstones Customer Support
ref:_00Dw0Cmno._500w01lpy0S:ref

That would be great if they do that for you guys. Although they didn't seem to bother with extra packaging for Siep's copy going to the Netherlands.

Fingers (and toes) crossed for you all!

[becca69]

Yeah, I'll believe it when I see it. They probably mean the shoddy box they put them in instead of an envelope. :deadhorse:

[The Library Policeman]

Yeah, I'll believe it when I see it. They probably mean the shoddy box they put them in instead of an envelope. :deadhorse:


Antoni said it best earlier. They know how much their product is worth - they just charged a bunch of folk £250 for it - adequate packaging should be a given!

[Brian861]

Finally received this reply:

Dear Rebecca,

Thank you for contacting us. Apologies for the delay in getting back to you.

I can confirm that the warehouse will be providing extra packaging and care when these orders are being shipped out.

If you have any further queries, please feel free to reply to this email or call us on 0808 118 8787 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm).

Kind regards,

Beth Orton
Waterstones Customer Support
ref:_00Dw0Cmno._500w01lpy0S:ref

I received the same response from Beth Orton.

Fingers crossed.

Mulleins

Received the email as well.

[cit74]

Tracking says mine arrived in San Francisco today. It's getting closer...

Mine is in San Fran as well - might be there when I get home on Tuesday...

[Brian861]

Payment denied for the second time. I asked for a third try. After that, I'm done.

[herbertwest]

Let us know if suddently there is a copy available to grab ;-)

[Patrick]

Tracking says mine arrived in San Francisco today. It's getting closer...

Mine is in San Fran as well - might be there when I get home on Tuesday...
Mine left SF, went to San Jose, left SJ an hour ago.

I received that same packaging email. We'll see.

[cit74]

Here’s my email:

Dear Chad,

Thank you for contacting us and I am sorry for the delay in our reply.

I have only just been assigned your message to us and it looks as if your order has already been despatched from our warehouse.

I trust your parcel has been packaged well and will reach you in a good condition.

Kind regards,

Samantha Paterson
Waterstones Customer Support

Uh oh...but Samantha trusts the process so that should give me relief...right?

[ELazansky]

Got my book today. No extra packaging at all just the simple cardboard wrap. Fortunately the book was not damaged at all. I’ll consider myself one of the lucky ones

[firemonkey66]

Here’s my email:

Dear Chad,

Thank you for contacting us and I am sorry for the delay in our reply.

I have only just been assigned your message to us and it looks as if your order has already been despatched from our warehouse.

I trust your parcel has been packaged well and will reach you in a good condition.

Kind regards,

Samantha Paterson
Waterstones Customer Support

Uh oh...but Samantha trusts the process so that should give me relief...right?

At least you guys actually got an email response. Radio silence for me. I've just resigned myself to the assumption that it's going to be delivered all fucked up.

[cit74]

Got my book today. No extra packaging at all just the simple cardboard wrap. Fortunately the book was not damaged at all. I’ll consider myself one of the lucky ones


Nothing wrong w luck...

[tippy4]

Tracked mine...it is in my state at the local DC.....should arrive on Monday I would guess.

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Apparently, removing the dust jacket on the UK S/L will reveal one of four different images on the boards.... :o

My copy is still sealed, so I don't know whether this is true or some online bullshit.

Can anyone who has opened their copy verify this?

http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a622/T-Dogz_AK47/31bcef42-1b26-4ede-bbfb-5799003d2d7c_zpsu9d3upyc.jpg

[stroppygoblin]

It’s BS - the S/L has no dust jacket. The design is a foil wrap directly onto the boards.

[The Library Policeman]

Simon is correct - there is no dust jacket on the S/L.

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Here’s my email:

Dear Chad,

Thank you for contacting us and I am sorry for the delay in our reply.

I have only just been assigned your message to us and it looks as if your order has already been despatched from our warehouse.

I trust your parcel has been packaged well and will reach you in a good condition.

Kind regards,

Samantha Paterson
Waterstones Customer Support

Uh oh...but Samantha trusts the process so that should give me relief...right?

At least you guys actually got an email response. Radio silence for me. I've just resigned myself to the assumption that it's going to be delivered all fucked up.

Same here..


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[T-Dogz_AK47]

It’s BS - the S/L has no dust jacket. The design is a foil wrap directly onto the boards.


Simon is correct - there is no dust jacket on the S/L.

Thanks guys, I suspected as much! :doh:

[Patrick]

Mine arrived today. Standard packing job by Waterstones, nothing different than usual. Book came through fine, so I'm happy.

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books%20II/90BA132D-BA28-4CC2-9700-2A5D24CAEE6C_zpsnnf0cdig.jpg

[Fsmdr]

I got mine today too. I can't decide if this is considered damage. 3 of the corners looks like this. I wonder if this is rubbing from the corners of the book inside the oversized mailer. What do you guys think?

http://i67.tinypic.com/2vj2b9u.jpg

[Brian861]

What it looks like to me. No actual bumps or rubbing?

[firemonkey66]

I got mine today too. I can't decide if this is considered damage. 3 of the corners looks like this. What do you guys think?

Mine is similar, and when I removed the wrap, those areas are scuffed, but not bumped. There are a few other light dings too. It could be worse, but I'm still pissed. I emailed customer support and kind of read them the riot act just to see what they have to say.

[Brian861]

I got mine today too. I can't decide if this is considered damage. 3 of the corners looks like this. What do you guys think?

Mine is similar, and when I removed the wrap, those areas are scuffed, but not bumped. There are a few other light dings too. It could be worse, but I'm still pissed. I emailed customer support and kind of read them the riot act just to see what they have to say.

I kinda wonder with all the complaints and request for better packaging, if next time, they just simply won't offer US shipping.

[firemonkey66]

I kinda wonder with all the complaints and request for better packaging, if next time, they just simply won't offer US shipping.

Seems like a possibility. Regardless, that's the first and last time I'm ordering through them, unless they somehow wow me with their response to this situation, which I doubt is going to happen. It's just so stupid that they ship expensive books so irresponsibly. I've bought books from ebayers that have been packaged in cereal boxes, but even those sellers have added padding so that the books aren't damaged. These Waterstones dickbags basically gift wrap their books in cardboard for shipping.

[cit74]

Guess I’ll see mine once I arrive home in a few days:

Latest update: Delivered
Your item, posted on 25/09/17 with reference LB742976507GB was delivered in UNITED STATES OF AMERICA on 30/09/17.

[Patrick]

I got mine today too. I can't decide if this is considered damage. 3 of the corners looks like this. I wonder if this is rubbing from the corners of the book inside the oversized mailer. What do you guys think?

http://i67.tinypic.com/2vj2b9u.jpg
Have you removed the shrinkwrap yet to see how it really looks?

[peripheral]

Have you removed the shrinkwrap yet to see how it really looks?

+1
From the photograph it seems the only thing definitely damaged is the shrink-wrap. You may be in luck.

[Fsmdr]

Have you removed the shrinkwrap yet to see how it really looks?

+1
From the photograph it seems the only thing definitely damaged is the shrink-wrap. You may be in luck.

Have not removed the shrinkwraps yet. Curious to hear about the other collectors who are receiving theirs this week.

[jsweet]

I finally heard back from Waterstones this week. The response was basically, "Your order has been shipped. Let us know if it arrived in good condition."
On a related note, the last information on my tracking is that it arrived in New York last Wednesday. Did others get tracking info beyond that or did it just show up one day?

[frik]

Mine had no tracking info, the book(s..:cool:) just showed up.
In mint condition, I might add.

sk

[becca69]

I got no tracking on my shipping notice and the book isn't here yet. :panic:

[webstar1000]

MIne came... it is perfect.

[ELazansky]

I finally heard back from Waterstones this week. The response was basically, "Your order has been shipped. Let us know if it arrived in good condition."
On a related note, the last information on my tracking is that it arrived in New York last Wednesday. Did others get tracking info beyond that or did it just show up one day?

I never got a tracking number either, but if you create or have an account with USPS, you can see all packages on the way to your home. This one has a tracking number ending with GB.

[becca69]

I finally heard back from Waterstones this week. The response was basically, "Your order has been shipped. Let us know if it arrived in good condition."
On a related note, the last information on my tracking is that it arrived in New York last Wednesday. Did others get tracking info beyond that or did it just show up one day?

I never got a tracking number either, but if you create or have an account with USPS, you can see all packages on the way to your home. This one has a tracking number ending with GB.

Is this under Informed Delivery? If so, it shows 0 packages coming :angry:

[stroppygoblin]

MIne came... it is perfect.

how was it packed? anything above and beyond the standard cereal box?

[ELazansky]

I finally heard back from Waterstones this week. The response was basically, "Your order has been shipped. Let us know if it arrived in good condition."
On a related note, the last information on my tracking is that it arrived in New York last Wednesday. Did others get tracking info beyond that or did it just show up one day?

I never got a tracking number either, but if you create or have an account with USPS, you can see all packages on the way to your home. This one has a tracking number ending with GB.

Is this under Informed Delivery? If so, it shows 0 packages coming :angry:

Yep, mine was listed under my Informed Delivery

[webstar1000]

MIne came... it is perfect.

how was it packed? anything above and beyond the standard cereal box?

Pretty much lol


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[needfulthings]

REGULAR EDITION ON THE LEFT & S/L ON THE RIGHT.
http://imageshack.com/a/img924/3116/OOiXlH.jpg

[needfulthings]

REGULAR EDITION ON THE LEFT & S/L ON THE RIGHT.


http://imageshack.com/a/img924/2285/1G6rL8.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img922/3084/ZRhwWD.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img922/2522/eYb6yz.jpg

[The Library Policeman]

They didn't take on board the packaging requests then?

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Mine came in a single box with no extra packing material, and also in perfect condition.