Amazon?
 

So, I am now looking for a online book store.. usually back in Blighty I used Amazon... or Play.com (though play was used mainly for DVDs).. have googled Amazon Australia and got a reply back that it does not exist.. is that right? Or does anyone have a link? if not, anyone got any recommendations? I am mainly wanting to buy books cheapish... don't really want to use ebay, although I will if that is the only option..

Em x

PS Signed up for dstore but the books were coming up $25 per piece.. if that is the case will just patronise a bookstore and get the thing instananeously! ;)

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The Book Depository. Free postage anywhere in the world.

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Thank you ! Think you may have just saved me a lot of money! :thumbup:

Em x

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I am just watching the world "live" buying books... the thing is totally bizarre! :eek:

Em x

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It has already been said, but use Book Depository.

Something has changed with Amazon recently. They seem to be charging postage for every item instead of charging per package. With my last few orders the postage has been more expensive than the actual products.:sneaky::sneaky:

Plus, Book Depository delivers so quickly. In the last fortnight I received an order from them and a postcard from NSW (I’m in the ACT). The books got here before the postcard that came from down the road!!

Definitely the best thing this site has taught me!!

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Don't forger to purchase Clive Barker's Coldheart Canyon :thumbup:

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how odd.. I was thinking about that the other day... how I havent ever gotten around to ordering it or finding it in the library... I am starting to compile a Christmas list (I know! ye gods woman! christmas my arse!) however the kids like to buy me something and I don't like them to spend too much as such xx

Em x

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All Clive Barkers books are awesome. :thumbsup:

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That one in particular ;)

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Also look at Barnes & Noble and Deep Discount in the US - good prices and fairly low delivery charges.

Take advantage of the great AUD/USD exchange rate.

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I'm another big fan of the book depository. I've ordered loads from them over the last year or so and haven't had any problems whatsoever. Their books are usually a bit more expensive than Waterstones or other "normal" bookshops, but the real bonus is the free shipping which makes it work out wayyyyyyy cheaper! My books usually get here in 8 days from the order being placed.

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www.cd-wow.com also sell books and offer free delivery. I got My Sisters Keeper off there the other day. Only cost £5.99 for the book and delivery was quite fast as well.

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Just had a look at that site and it's australian equivalent http://www.cdwow.com.au/ and the prices are very good, seems to be on a par with the book depository. Might give them a whirl to test their service!

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I didn't even know they had an Oz site! :rofl: I've been using them for a couple of years now and not had any problems :) They usually email you when they've despatched the items as well.

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try fishpond.com.au

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...and there's me calling myself silly :p :rofl:

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Another Book Depository fan here. I tried Amazon and FishPond then I found Book Depository. Great service - last book I bought arrived 5 days later. Free postage and books extremely well priced (cheaper than within UK)

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I've used Amazon a fair bit. They don't have an aussie site. I usually buy 2nd hand on there but am finding lately that some people don't want to post overseas. Must be that extra bit of hassle at the post office counter or something...yeah really resisting making a stereotype remark about Americans being insular here.

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I have used Book depository and it is great.

However the other day someone mentioned bookdepository.com (rather than .co.uk) and for many things it is cheaper.
Wierd as it is the same company, with same website design- jsut operates out of Guernsey.

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Maybe they don't charge VAT?

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Correct...bookdepository.com prices exclude VAT.

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if buying 2nd hand try
http://www.betterworldbooks.com

only US $3.97 Worldwide.

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If it is true that Amazon are pricing per book then I might move after all.

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Anyone tried Amazon Kindle ?

"Low Book Prices: New York Times® Best Sellers and New Releases are $11.99, unless marked otherwise. You'll also find many books for less - over 100,000 titles are priced under $5.99 "

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I don't think you get VAT on books.

We've used both .com and .co.uk and which is cheaper depends. Sometimes it's one, sometimes it's the other. It's a bit of a pain as we now have to check both.


PS: I did write to my MP about the book scam here and got a reply that was non committal. He's in a safe seat so he doesn't need to buy my vote. :D

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No VAT on books :)


Quick bump as a result of an email I just got from ABEbooks - free Aus/NZ shipping from AussieBookSeller

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For most of the books I buy Amazon is still cheaper with the postage. Might be worth comparing.

FX rate changes effect it.

However as Christmas is coming I have ordered with Book Depository in the hope they are quicker - Pollyanna was indicating books arrive in days rather than the weeks I get with Amazon - and no- I am not willing to pay any more!

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My books from the Book Depository, and i've ordered heaps from there, always arrive between 7 - 10 days from ordering. Never had a problem and I think they're great.

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Fishpond is ok site.

Had a look for a particular book I wanted on Book Depository and know why they do not charge for mail the book was about triple the price I could buy it from on Amazon UK. :D