I was going to volunteer but Josh beat me to it. On Feb 2, 2012 1:22 AM, "Raymond E. Feist" <[email protected]> wrote:
> > On Feb 1, 2012, at 12:15 AM, John 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 > > > > Perhaps one of your list mates in Oz could be persuaded to pick one up for > you and mail it to you properly packaged if you provide the means? > > Best, R.E.F. > > ---- > www.crydee.com > > Never attribute to malice what can satisfactorily be explained away by > stupidity. > > > > > > > >
