biodroid
A.D.D.
Has anyone around the chrons/world bought any books from the Book Depository, I find it quite hard to believe that they deliver free worldwide. Don't they make a loss because they are covering those costs? Are they legit?
Book Depository
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Nesacat
The Cat
They are legit yes. I don't know how they are doing it for free but the books arrive in good condition. My favourite bookstore gets me books from there and also other customers. There have been no problems yet. I reckon if they can get books safely and on schedule to Malaysia, it ought to be alright most anyplace else.
Culhwch
Lost Boy
I've been tempted to try them out as well. A guy from my old work swore by them, never had a problem.
biodroid
A.D.D.
I would like to give it a shot, want to get the last 2 books in the First Law trilogy but the ones with th new characters on the covers.
I've not had any issues with them to date.
They're certainly legit and have in fact won several awards in the publishing/distribution industry. As far as how they make their money, well I understand they have a special "deal" with the suppliers and carrier companies but I can't actually confirm this.
They also own the Dodo Press imprint dedicated to printing OOP or hard to find books; you may have seen these in some bookstores before?
In addition to providing free delivery to many countries worldwide they also offer discounts on their books.
I first learned about them a couple of years back and am glad I did.
I have a list of 30 odd books that I'll be ordering from them in the second half of this year as a matter of fact.
Of course, at the end of the day you have to feel comfortable with ordering from these people Biodroid but they're my observations if it helps at all.
Good luck.
They're certainly legit and have in fact won several awards in the publishing/distribution industry. As far as how they make their money, well I understand they have a special "deal" with the suppliers and carrier companies but I can't actually confirm this.
They also own the Dodo Press imprint dedicated to printing OOP or hard to find books; you may have seen these in some bookstores before?
In addition to providing free delivery to many countries worldwide they also offer discounts on their books.
I first learned about them a couple of years back and am glad I did.
I have a list of 30 odd books that I'll be ordering from them in the second half of this year as a matter of fact.
Of course, at the end of the day you have to feel comfortable with ordering from these people Biodroid but they're my observations if it helps at all.
Good luck.
biodroid
A.D.D.
Thanks Gollum, we have local online shops here at decent prices but availability is an issue, half the time the product is not in stock and our book stores are at least 30% more expensive. I love reading and have been going to second hand shops but I feel bad because the author is not getting royalties if I buy there. I really do like to support authors by buying their books so that they can make a living and continue writing but I also have to think of myself first. I will give Book Depository a go soon but I need to find out about taxes and levies when the product enters my country.
Well as far as taxes, levies etc. go, my understanding is that the quoted price on their site is what you pay for; end of story. It's why they're so popular I guess and why I like them but perhaps it's different in your neck of the woods?...
Let us know what you find out though and if you decide to proceed.
Cheers.
Let us know what you find out though and if you decide to proceed.
Cheers.
biodroid
A.D.D.
Will do so. I think I will order those 2 books as part of my b/day prezzie from my gran.
I'v been a faithful and very satisfied customer of Book Depository for quite a few years and even recommended it in this forum a couple of times before. They are of course legit, just like play.com. I don't know how they get profit with delivery worldwide free of charge, but all the books arrived quickly, brand new and well-packed, never once I had any problems. Moreover, if the book got lost in the post they even send replacement free. So go ahead and happy shopping!
Neal Asher
Well-Known Member
I keep directing American readers of my books to them and there have been no complaints as yet. In fact they seem faster than Amazon. Also some nice discounts there. The only oddity is that they don't deliver to Denmark - damned if I know why.
Err....sure that's a wise idea?.....
I may have to use a knobkerry to knock some sense into you...
Err....sure that's a wise idea?.....
I may have to use a knobkerry to knock some sense into you...
Too late! I've already registered on the site and am now waiting (im)patiently for pay day.
Damn....foiled again!....Too late! I've already registered on the site and am now waiting (im)patiently for pay day.
Starts hitting himself with knobkerry in the hope of reawakening dormant brain cells...in order to execute a dastardly plan.
I know.......
I'm going to follow this thread to see what other folk provide in the way of feedback.
Both from myself and anyone else I know who has used them, there hasn't been any problems with this operator in the past that I've heard of.
I'm going to follow this thread to see what other folk provide in the way of feedback.
Both from myself and anyone else I know who has used them, there hasn't been any problems with this operator in the past that I've heard of.
biodroid
A.D.D.
I think maybe we should email them to write an app that utilises a wishlist type thing
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