International purchasing and shipping help-Members assist each other

[Randall Flagg]

I'm trying to ship a box to the UK but am striking out with something even remotely affordable. The box will leave from zip 73025 and be going to TR13 in Helston. It is 16" x 12" x 4" at 3.5 pounds. I am getting quotes of around $170 from UPS and FEDEX. I tried http://www.ipsparcel.com/ as suggested above and still $66 is lowest. Is this just the going rate or am I doing something wrong?

USPS will be half of $170.

[sharki69]

Hi,

I have a question/request that didn't know where to post (was thinking of "Book Signings and Appearances-Tips and experiences" thread but not sure this is the right place...). It's not related to SK, but maybe someone can help or would find it useful to himself.

There is a book signing in B&N in NYC on 4/1/14 at 5:00 PM. The author is Pelé - the world most famous soccer player ever ! he will sign his new book. Details here - http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/event/83158

This will be his only signing event is USA (no other events scheduled as far as I could find). It is a great opportunity to meet him and get his valuable book signed.

Unfortunately, I live in Nashville and can't attend....So...I'm looking for someone who is going and can get a signed book for me as well. Don't know where else to post this so if you have a good advise - it will help as well.

Hope I didn't started a fire here... (and also hope it's not April fools...)

Thanks
Shac

[Ari_Racing]

Sorry, but Pelé is the third best player ever. The first two:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wVho3I0NtU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=603JM1adqRA

[The Library Policeman]

I never clicked the links, Ari but I'm guessing Maradonna and Messi?

[Ari_Racing]

You know football, my Scotish friend

[sharki69]

You know football, my Scotish friend

LOL...Can't go wrong with them as well...

[Stockerlone]

I never clicked the links, Ari but I'm guessing Maradonna and Messi?

Think every one in the UK realy loved 'Hand of God' Maradona.

[Ari_Racing]

LOL. Everyone in the UK except English ones...

[The Library Policeman]

Yep! We LOVED The Hand Of God here in Scotland

[sharki69]

No Brazilian collectors here ??????

[Ari_Racing]

As far as I know, no.

By the way, I saw that there are some cool promo items in Brazil regarding Stephen King

[Joe315]

Would any one in the UK mind picking me up a hardback copy of The Echo by James Smythe. I would just order from amazon but I trust you guys to ship it better.

Thanks!

[Joe315]

Would any one in the UK mind picking me up a hardback copy of The Echo by James Smythe. I would just order from amazon but I trust you guys to ship it better.

Thanks!

Anyone willing to assist?

[stroppygoblin]

Would any one in the UK mind picking me up a hardback copy of The Echo by James Smythe. I would just order from amazon but I trust you guys to ship it better.

Thanks!

Anyone willing to assist?

How difficult is it to find? Are you looking for a 1st print? Can I walk into Waterstones (or similar) and just pick it up off the shelf or do I have to search.
Happy to help but don't have too much time to go book hunting.

[Joe315]

Would any one in the UK mind picking me up a hardback copy of The Echo by James Smythe. I would just order from amazon but I trust you guys to ship it better.

Thanks!

Anyone willing to assist?

How difficult is it to find? Are you looking for a 1st print? Can I walk into Waterstones (or similar) and just pick it up off the shelf or do I have to search.
Happy to help but don't have too much time to go book hunting.

It just came out so I don't think it is into additional printings yet and I think you can get it at Waterstones. If you don't see it right away then don't worry about it.

Thank you very much.

[Br!an]

I think you should just order it online. That way it's already paid for, and they will ship it to stroppy's address for free.They will also deliver to a US address by courier for £12.50.

http://www.waterstones.com/waterston...+echo/9829512/

[Joe315]

That's a good idea. Does waterstones use a box or something sturdy to ship or do they use a padded mailer?

[stroppygoblin]

Not sure on Waterstones, but it's going to be hard to beat that shipping price. Anything more than 1kg is going to cost a minimum of £12-14

[Joe315]

Ok. I will probably do that then. Thanks stroppy for offering to help.

[Br!an]

That's a good idea. Does waterstones use a box or something sturdy to ship or do they use a padded mailer?

I've only had them ship books packaged nicely in a box. They know it's going across the pond. Also with the courier it usually arrives within a week. My only issue last time was that the tracking was a couple of days behind the parcel.

[Joe315]

If any one in the UK could keep an eye out for one these that would great. It is a limited edition of Bird Box by Josh Malerman with fancy black page edges. According to Harper Voyagers facebook page they were only in independent book stores. I have had no luck finding one online. Thanks in advance.

[jonahwriter]

If any one in the UK could keep an eye out for one these that would great. It is a limited edition of Bird Box by Josh Malerman with fancy black page edges. According to Harper Voyagers facebook page they were only in independent book stores. I have had no luck finding one online. Thanks in advance.

Joe, I'm not in UK but am in Ireland and it's possible some of them are in independent bookshops here so I'll keep an eye out. It might be worth calling some of the bookshops in the UK as well to see if they have one or would post to you - or even emailing them which might be cheaper.

Here's a list: http://www.theguardian.com/books/boo...shop-directory

It's also possible some of these might eventually make their way onto www.abebooks.co.uk as a lot of independent bookshops in UK list on there.

Good luck finding it! And I promise to keep an eye out in Ireland.

[Joe315]

Thanks Jonah(?). I've checked abebooks and a couple other places. I will check out that list. Thanks for posting, and looking.

[Joe315]

Joe, I'm not in UK but am in Ireland and it's possible some of them are in independent bookshops here so I'll keep an eye out. It might be worth calling some of the bookshops in the UK as well to see if they have one or would post to you - or even emailing them which might be cheaper.

Here's a list: http://www.theguardian.com/books/boo...shop-directory

It's also possible some of these might eventually make their way onto www.abebooks.co.uk as a lot of independent bookshops in UK list on there.

Good luck finding it! And I promise to keep an eye out in Ireland.

I was able to track one down Jonah. Thanks for you help.

[jonahwriter]

Joe, I'm not in UK but am in Ireland and it's possible some of them are in independent bookshops here so I'll keep an eye out. It might be worth calling some of the bookshops in the UK as well to see if they have one or would post to you - or even emailing them which might be cheaper.

Here's a list: http://www.theguardian.com/books/boo...shop-directory

It's also possible some of these might eventually make their way onto www.abebooks.co.uk as a lot of independent bookshops in UK list on there.

Good luck finding it! And I promise to keep an eye out in Ireland.

I was able to track one down Jonah. Thanks for you help.

Hi Joe! That's awesome - I'm delighted to hear this; I know what it's like to search and search and search for a book - so it's always great to hear when someone finds what they've been looking for.