I bought a book from Booktopia last week. They are a large volume distributor and are clearly used to mail order. They used a firm cardboard satchel that I have not seen before- I can't remember the details of internal wrapping but I was impressed at the time because the book had no chance to move in the packaging (the satchel seemed custom-sized for the book). It is not as thick as an Amazon box (so is more suceptible to penetration), however it was far more secure from internal movement (I recently got Silverthorn in paperback from Amazon and it was damaged due to movement within the box). It was only posted interstate however, so I can't vouch for how it holds up in international shipping.
Cheers, Colin. On 1 February 2012 21:22, Cassie Barlow <[email protected]> wrote: > You could try booktopia.com.au I'm not sure about their international > shipping but I know their customer service is excellent so you may be able > to work with them to make sure the packing is adequate. > > Cassie :) > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > http://www.flyingdrunkenmonkey.com > > > > On 1 February 2012 19:15, John <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Raymond E. Feist <[email protected]> writes >> >>> So we will fix for the paperback and ebooks (as soon as they're able). >>> So, like a flawed stamp, I guess this will make John's copies of the HC even >>> more valuable. <evil grin> >> >> >> I still have to find a decent bookstore in Australia, who can pack a book >> so it isn't destroyed in the post by the time it gets to the UK. >> >> And for the privilege I will probably have to pay the same value of the >> book in postage. So there will only be one UK purchase from me. >> >> >> My last experience was, A Voyager 15th anniversary Magician, and an >> Australian Deluxe Magician. From Angus and "I have no idea on packing books" >> Robertson, >> They so kindly put a single layer of that small bubble wrap over each >> book, even though I asked them to provide adequate packaging to protect them >> then threw them in a paper envelope 4 times the size. Needless to say they >> both arrived damaged. Total loss 160AU$ or 170USD or 110GBP >> >> The did say their local postal service had said the packaging would be >> adequate, not likely for the weight. They filed a claim, but when I got the >> paperwork at this end, how could I in all honesty say the packaging was >> adequate, anyone looking at it would immediately see it wasn't. >> >> So if anyone can suggest an Australian online store who they know package >> well, let me know by email >> -- >> John >> >> The Official Raymond E Feist Website >> http://www.crydee.com/ >> >> Books to read, and shelves to fill, >> Ray's great books, just fit the bill. >> >> >> >> >> >
