Website to buy cheap books .... can't find the thread
Feb 16th 2009, 8:36 pm
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Website to buy cheap books .... can't find the thread
I know that I have read a thread about it but I just can't find it, can anyone help?
Feb 16th 2009, 8:42 pm
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Re: Website to buy cheap books .... can't find the thread
book depository is a good website. can't help you with the thread though.
Feb 16th 2009, 8:56 pm
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Feb 16th 2009, 9:45 pm
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Re: Website to buy cheap books .... can't find the thread
Amazon UK will often be cheaper for buying books evern after postage than buying the same in an Australian bookstore.
Feb 16th 2009, 10:08 pm
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Re: Website to buy cheap books .... can't find the thread
Not always the case - I often buy professional books through Booktopia:
www.booktopia.com.au
I have never tried them for fiction or anything though.
S
Feb 17th 2009, 9:50 am
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Feb 18th 2009, 1:47 am
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Beware with bookdepository that you are ordering the format you want - book or CD.
I have had a few instances recently when I thought I was ordering a book but got a CD.
The last time I checked over and over there was no reference to a CD but it was.
The new site is a lot better in differentiating although they still confuse me by giving you a choice of book versions not just hardback or paperback.
If unsure look at Amazon see who the publisher is/what the front-cover looks like then (usually) order it cheaper from bookdepository.
Ian
I have had a few instances recently when I thought I was ordering a book but got a CD.
The last time I checked over and over there was no reference to a CD but it was.
The new site is a lot better in differentiating although they still confuse me by giving you a choice of book versions not just hardback or paperback.
If unsure look at Amazon see who the publisher is/what the front-cover looks like then (usually) order it cheaper from bookdepository.
Ian
Feb 19th 2009, 4:00 am
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Re: Website to buy cheap books .... can't find the thread
http://www.booko.com.au/
This site does the searching of different sites for you.
bookdepository usually wins!
This site does the searching of different sites for you.
bookdepository usually wins!
Feb 19th 2009, 4:05 am
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Re: Website to buy cheap books .... can't find the thread
http://www.booko.com.au/
This site does the searching of different sites for you.
bookdepository usually wins!
This site does the searching of different sites for you.
bookdepository usually wins!
This is an awesome site! Cheers!
S
Feb 19th 2009, 4:47 am
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Cool website!
Amazon is currently running a 4 for 3 deal on books, cd's and dvds. So maybe worth having a look on there if you are after a few things.
Amazon is currently running a 4 for 3 deal on books, cd's and dvds. So maybe worth having a look on there if you are after a few things.
Feb 19th 2009, 5:28 am
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Re: Website to buy cheap books .... can't find the thread
Beware with bookdepository that you are ordering the format you want - book or CD.
I have had a few instances recently when I thought I was ordering a book but got a CD.
The last time I checked over and over there was no reference to a CD but it was.
The new site is a lot better in differentiating although they still confuse me by giving you a choice of book versions not just hardback or paperback.
If unsure look at Amazon see who the publisher is/what the front-cover looks like then (usually) order it cheaper from bookdepository.
Ian
I have had a few instances recently when I thought I was ordering a book but got a CD.
The last time I checked over and over there was no reference to a CD but it was.
The new site is a lot better in differentiating although they still confuse me by giving you a choice of book versions not just hardback or paperback.
If unsure look at Amazon see who the publisher is/what the front-cover looks like then (usually) order it cheaper from bookdepository.
Ian
Feb 19th 2009, 8:26 pm
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Re: Website to buy cheap books .... can't find the thread
The last one I was annoyed about because I was extra careful to ensure it wasn't a CD but it was. I sent it back via 'Return to Sender' but it didn't arrive.
I emailed Kieron (MD) to say it wasn't fair and they are refunding my money and I'm a getting a free book.
The new website is a lot better but I still wish they would just show 3 items per book: hardback, paperback, and CD. A lot of the time you can see the same book with a different publisher or different edition.
Amazing service.
I haven't found the catalogue limiting, though.
Ian
Feb 20th 2009, 1:11 am
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Re: Website to buy cheap books .... can't find the thread
http://www.booko.com.au/
This site does the searching of different sites for you.
bookdepository usually wins!
This site does the searching of different sites for you.
bookdepository usually wins!
M
