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| From: | sueshells | 3-Nov 18:50 |
| to: | ALL |
1 of 30 | | | | 18921.1 | |
OK - there is a book I would like for myself, just to read, but it is a First Edition too so I'd quite like a decent copy. Offered by WOB, Greener, Awesome at around 70p in hardback. I've not bought from any of them before so which would you recommend (if that's a word you could use in this situation)? Suggestions please. Thanks, Sue |
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| From: | Magsw | 3-Nov 18:53 |
| to: | sueshells |
2 of 30 | | | | 18921.2 in reply to 18921.1 | |
| I've bought a few from WOB and each time it's been fast delivery and condition better than expected. |
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| From: | Secret squirrel | 3-Nov 18:56 |
| to: | sueshells |
3 of 30 | | | | 18921.3 in reply to 18921.1 | |
| I've ordered from Awesome before and that was fine too, quick, limited packaging (just in jiffy) but arrived in very good condition anyway. |
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| From: | Nick Prior | 3-Nov 19:00 |
| to: | sueshells |
4 of 30 | | | | 18921.4 in reply to 18921.1 | |
It's always a bit of a lottery with suppliers who don't grade books and use only generic descriptions, which is why there is still a gap in the market for smaller suppliers with more expensive prices but who do describe their books on an individual basis You could end up with a book in first class condition from any of these or a book that is borderline acceptable. Both Greener and Awesome classify everything as Good so there will be many delighted customers who actually get a book in VG condition. In my experience all of these chaps are quite efficient, and WOB , to date, have been the best packagers |
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| From: | sueshells | 3-Nov 19:06 |
| to: | ALL |
5 of 30 | | | | 18921.5 in reply to 18921.4 | |
| Thanks for your comments - I went with WOB as they were cheapest and VG rather than Good. I only want to read it anyway but I do like nice, clean books so fingers crossed. |
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| From: | gareth | 3-Nov 19:07 |
| to: | sueshells |
6 of 30 | | | | 18921.6 in reply to 18921.4 | |
| i would go for greener x |
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| From: | Mabel Pugh | 3-Nov 19:07 |
| to: | sueshells |
7 of 30 | | | | 18921.7 in reply to 18921.1 | |
| They tend not to mention if it's ex-library and first editions often are, but you might get lucky. |
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| From: | CarpetBagger | 3-Nov 19:20 |
| to: | sueshells |
8 of 30 | | | | 18921.8 in reply to 18921.5 | |
Its always a gamble with the big sellers. I have received both mint and ex-library copies for items listed as very good from WOB. The odds are 80% in favour of you getting a descent copy, though. They have terrible customer services if things do go wrong. I sent three emails asking to return the ex-library copy , all unanswered. I did get a refund two months later for it, though, without explanation or apology..
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| From: | Fraser books | 3-Nov 19:34 |
| to: | CarpetBagger |
9 of 30 | | | | 18921.9 in reply to 18921.8 | |
| I have always had very good service from Greener. I had the wrong book recently from Awesome but was very impressed by their customer service and the trouble they took to rectify a mistake over a very cheap book. I have not had any dealings with WOB. I think they are Borders under another name. |
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| From: | Miss B Having | 3-Nov 19:39 |
| to: | ALL |
10 of 30 | | | | 18921.10 in reply to 18921.9 | |
| Have bought off all 3 several times. Will not buy off Awesome again. WOB and Greener are both fine. |
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