In reply to Post #285
The scalping on eBay I don't agree on at all, more fool the idiots that buy them at over inflated prices creating a market for it.
Can't personally see point in keeping one unread when there are people that wanted one that didn't manage to get one.
Just my personal opinion though
The scalping on eBay I don't agree on at all, more fool the idiots that buy them at over inflated prices creating a market for it.
Can't personally see point in keeping one unread when there are people that wanted one that didn't manage to get one.
Just my personal opinion though
In reply to Post #286
Way of the world these days I'm afraid. You snooze you lose and people will always be there to make money.
Look at most things new out like kids toys (LOL Dolls etc) new games consoles, books etc there is never enough to cover demand and companies probably manufacture on the cautious side so not to be left with stock which in turn cause a bit of a frenzy and people see an opportunity to grab as much as they can knowing they can make a few quid. Then once the initial frenzy dies down and stocks are replenished everyone can get what they want (unless it's a limited edition obviously)
Mental that people are happy to pay 2-3+ times the price for this book when there is going to be more available in a few weeks or so 🤷🏻♂️
Way of the world these days I'm afraid. You snooze you lose and people will always be there to make money.
Look at most things new out like kids toys (LOL Dolls etc) new games consoles, books etc there is never enough to cover demand and companies probably manufacture on the cautious side so not to be left with stock which in turn cause a bit of a frenzy and people see an opportunity to grab as much as they can knowing they can make a few quid. Then once the initial frenzy dies down and stocks are replenished everyone can get what they want (unless it's a limited edition obviously)
Mental that people are happy to pay 2-3+ times the price for this book when there is going to be more available in a few weeks or so 🤷🏻♂️
In reply to Post #283
Nah, I was joking mate, hence the wink! I have got 2 copies but neither are signed.
And to other comments the second copy is for my mate who doesn't do 'tinternet.
Nah, I was joking mate, hence the wink! I have got 2 copies but neither are signed.
And to other comments the second copy is for my mate who doesn't do 'tinternet.
In reply to Post #288
I haven't got a clue if I am actually getting a copy or not
Looks like my order is still processing since the 7th
I haven't got a clue if I am actually getting a copy or not
Looks like my order is still processing since the 7th
In reply to Post #289
I got a shipping confirmation and order completed e mail 5 days before they even shipped, I've got no tracking information and would have thought I'd have seen my copy by now considering they started shipping at the start of the week.
Completely in the dark. I don't crave signed books or collectors items, I just want the thing I've paid for 😂
I got a shipping confirmation and order completed e mail 5 days before they even shipped, I've got no tracking information and would have thought I'd have seen my copy by now considering they started shipping at the start of the week.
Completely in the dark. I don't crave signed books or collectors items, I just want the thing I've paid for 😂
In reply to Post #290
Same as me mate mine was paid for and taken out the account, got a confirmation email and even a shipped email but still haven't received anything I'm starting to doubt it but if that's the case I want my money back
Same as me mate mine was paid for and taken out the account, got a confirmation email and even a shipped email but still haven't received anything I'm starting to doubt it but if that's the case I want my money back
In reply to Post #290
There is no tracking on the book. It's just chucked in a Jiffy bag and sent in the post with Royal Mail. Seen loads of people complaining about bashed up books. I'm waiting for another copy to be delivered that was ordered before the one I received 🤷🏻♂️. Ordered one for me first and one for someone else (delivered to their address) they got their copy but I've not got mine yet, but they were nice enough to let me have their copy just incase the other one doesn't make an appearance
There is no tracking on the book. It's just chucked in a Jiffy bag and sent in the post with Royal Mail. Seen loads of people complaining about bashed up books. I'm waiting for another copy to be delivered that was ordered before the one I received 🤷🏻♂️. Ordered one for me first and one for someone else (delivered to their address) they got their copy but I've not got mine yet, but they were nice enough to let me have their copy just incase the other one doesn't make an appearance
Misses got nothing when she ordered mine at 5.30am on the 2nd of December she tried the first night but it crashed on her, when she did manage to place the order online she had no confirmation email no shipping message nothing, it turned up yesterday.
Do you guys genuinely know anyone that would be willing to pay over £100 for the book on eBay? Seems crazy to me and I do wonder whether a lot of the bidding is fake on there which then encourages people to pay over the odds.
I haven't used eBay for ages but seem to remember you can cancel the sale completely after the auction ends and just give an excuse of ‘item being damaged' - I'm thinking if they get a mate to bid initially and they don't get get any genuine bids after that point.
It just seems unbelievable to me...
I haven't used eBay for ages but seem to remember you can cancel the sale completely after the auction ends and just give an excuse of ‘item being damaged' - I'm thinking if they get a mate to bid initially and they don't get get any genuine bids after that point.
It just seems unbelievable to me...
In reply to Post #294
It is very much believable... The first Sub-Surface book and Darrel Pecks one regularly go for £75 plus...
It is very much believable... The first Sub-Surface book and Darrel Pecks one regularly go for £75 plus...
Ordered mine Monday when the site re-opened. Had a confirmation email but no shipping email and no book as yet. Fingers crossed.
In reply to Post #295
Anyone who willing to pay that price for a fishing book wants there head examined.
Anyone who willing to pay that price for a fishing book wants there head examined.
Mine arrived yesterday, without any damage thankfully. The postage mark on it was from the 7th but didnt arrive till the 10th so its not all Calms fault as it was royal mail 1st class so guess its also the postal delays
In reply to Post #297
I'd pay triple that and have in the past for a leather bound copy but not heard of leather copies of these being available.
I'd pay triple that and have in the past for a leather bound copy but not heard of leather copies of these being available.
In reply to Post #298
Was that an inked postmark that Royal Mail do when they receive the item or a Business postmark that the company prints from their own machine? Maybe Calm prepared the item ready for postage on the 7th but did not hand it to Royal Mail for a day or two?
Glad I can't be bothered to read fishing books anymore seems such a kerfuffle.
Was that an inked postmark that Royal Mail do when they receive the item or a Business postmark that the company prints from their own machine? Maybe Calm prepared the item ready for postage on the 7th but did not hand it to Royal Mail for a day or two?
Glad I can't be bothered to read fishing books anymore seems such a kerfuffle.