https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:18:11 +0000 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 08:31:58 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=20293 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=473766&title=anyone-use-fishpond#473766 Author: YvetteandElla
Subject: 20293
Posted: 24 August 2008 at 8:31am

I love to get Ella the books I read as a child to, funny though as when she walks off bored I still read it.

Ella has books in her blood though and just loves to read hehehe]]> Sun, 24 Aug 2008 08:31:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=473766&title=anyone-use-fishpond#473766 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=473641&title=anyone-use-fishpond#473641 Author: porcelina
Subject: 20293
Posted: 23 August 2008 at 8:22pm

I got Ruby some great picture books in Te Reo, I thought it'd be fun to learn some words with her
DH begged me a while ago to get her The Butter Battle Book and I got her Harry The Dirty Dog which I remember from primary school (little so perfect for handbag!). And The Very Hungry Caterpillar too!

Isn't it fun to get all the books we loved as kids too!]]> Sat, 23 Aug 2008 20:22:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=473641&title=anyone-use-fishpond#473641 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=473616&title=anyone-use-fishpond#473616 Author: BuzzyBee
Subject: 20293
Posted: 23 August 2008 at 7:30pm

YvetteandElla wrote: Hey Porcelina - Mrs Fishpond here, contact customer service and let them know what happened and they will sort it all out for you.

AWESOME SITE although I'm poor now LOL]]> Sat, 23 Aug 2008 19:30:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=473616&title=anyone-use-fishpond#473616 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=473612&title=anyone-use-fishpond#473612 Author: porcelina
Subject: 20293
Posted: 23 August 2008 at 7:21pm

I have sent them a message via the site suggesting stuff and explaining what happened ]]> Sat, 23 Aug 2008 19:21:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=473612&title=anyone-use-fishpond#473612 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=473597&title=anyone-use-fishpond#473597 Author: YvetteandElla
Subject: 20293
Posted: 23 August 2008 at 6:55pm

Hey Porcelina - Mrs Fishpond here, contact customer service and let them know what happened and they will sort it all out for you.

]]> Sat, 23 Aug 2008 18:55:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=473597&title=anyone-use-fishpond#473597 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=473571&title=anyone-use-fishpond#473571 Author: porcelina
Subject: 20293
Posted: 23 August 2008 at 5:43pm

I usually use Fishpond however last week I found the parcel on the doorstep ripped open, my knitting book was still there but Ruby's Where The Wild Things Are was gone! What sort of scumbag steals from a baby!!!! Was so !!!!!

I am going to email them and say they should review their postage, maybe courier with signature.]]> Sat, 23 Aug 2008 17:43:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=473571&title=anyone-use-fishpond#473571 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=473545&title=anyone-use-fishpond#473545 Author: MissCandice
Subject: 20293
Posted: 23 August 2008 at 4:09pm

Awwww i want Grandpa's Slippers, i read that when i was at primary school!]]> Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:09:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=473545&title=anyone-use-fishpond#473545 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=473459&title=anyone-use-fishpond#473459 Author: MorgansMum
Subject: 20293
Posted: 23 August 2008 at 1:27pm

I ordered a book from there they said ot would take 10days ( it was a birthday gift ) ended up taking almost 6weeks to arrive, I wont be buying from them again.]]> Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:27:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=473459&title=anyone-use-fishpond#473459 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=473425&title=anyone-use-fishpond#473425 Author: BuzzyBee
Subject: 20293
Posted: 23 August 2008 at 11:52am

Lol Liz, I have a couple of my friends hooked already ....opps ]]> Sat, 23 Aug 2008 11:52:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=473425&title=anyone-use-fishpond#473425 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=473421&title=anyone-use-fishpond#473421 Author: arohanui
Subject: 20293
Posted: 23 August 2008 at 11:49am

They have I Wish That I Had Duck Feet!!! I used to LOVE that book and haven't seen it around anywhere.

Oh no Steph, what have you started ]]> Sat, 23 Aug 2008 11:49:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=473421&title=anyone-use-fishpond#473421 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=473395&title=anyone-use-fishpond#473395 Author: BuzzyBee
Subject: 20293
Posted: 23 August 2008 at 10:54am

Just want to take the chance to rave about how fantastic Fishpond service is, I only placed my first order yesterday and first thing this morning the CD I ordered for bub is already in the mail box ....less than 24 hours for delivery - I'm STOKED!

I think since I've ordered like 10 items they are all coming separately from diff places ...but each one had diff shipping times and this particular one said 24 hours.

Very impressed ]]> Sat, 23 Aug 2008 10:54:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=473395&title=anyone-use-fishpond#473395 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=473272&title=anyone-use-fishpond#473272 Author: Jennz
Subject: 20293
Posted: 23 August 2008 at 2:55am

I've ordered off them a couple of times. The first time one book arrived within the week and the other took a couple of weeks. The next time they both arrived within a couple of weeks. Was pretty happy with it as I did it all from over here and got it delivered to Mums and it was all straight forward- no problems.]]> Sat, 23 Aug 2008 02:55:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=473272&title=anyone-use-fishpond#473272 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=473203&title=anyone-use-fishpond#473203 Author: Candkids
Subject: 20293
Posted: 22 August 2008 at 9:53pm

all the times ive used them weve had the books within a week.

i have been told that even if you dont want the books for a few weeks you can confirm your order but not pay for it then in a few weeks whe you pay they will already have the books waiting there so get tham out right away.]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:53:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=473203&title=anyone-use-fishpond#473203 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=473197&title=anyone-use-fishpond#473197 Author: Candkids
Subject: 20293
Posted: 22 August 2008 at 9:49pm

KylahsMum wrote: lil_miss wrote: I am good friends with the owners - one of which is a member here :) Shes lovely if its the same person im thinking of.. She is a August mummy!

yep id say its the same person!!


i asked her about why the books sometimes are listed a few times. a few months back

sometimes they are different print issues, 1 may have a few more pages etc different, printers, suppliers , versions, etc
i get all my kids books from them]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:49:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=473197&title=anyone-use-fishpond#473197 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=473050&title=anyone-use-fishpond#473050 Author: BuzzyBee
Subject: 20293
Posted: 22 August 2008 at 6:45pm

Awesome, whether or not the books take ages to arrive I'm still going to order the other ones I'm after (just gotta wait till I'm richer lol), like someone else above mentioned; I haven't come across them in the shops.

Remember 'Corduroy' the bear and 'In a people house' (Dr Seus)? ....omg I' LOVED those books as a little girl!]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:45:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=473050&title=anyone-use-fishpond#473050 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=473034&title=anyone-use-fishpond#473034 Author: MissCandice
Subject: 20293
Posted: 22 August 2008 at 6:24pm

lil_miss wrote: I am good friends with the owners - one of which is a member here :)

Shes lovely if its the same person im thinking of.. She is a August mummy!

]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:24:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=473034&title=anyone-use-fishpond#473034 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=473027&title=anyone-use-fishpond#473027 Author: ooEvaoo
Subject: 20293
Posted: 22 August 2008 at 6:15pm

Yeah I've looked at books on fishpond. I'm going to use them as they're the only ones who sell this book I really want..so love them for that!!. Just have to buy it....when I get the chance to treat myself.]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:15:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=473027&title=anyone-use-fishpond#473027 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=473012&title=anyone-use-fishpond#473012 Author: lil_miss
Subject: 20293
Posted: 22 August 2008 at 5:53pm

I am good friends with the owners - one of which is a member here :) its a NZ company but often books are sourced from overseas - hence delays etc... they dont keep a lot of stock I dont think - mainly ordering as required :)

ANd yes you can sell your own books through them as well - hence the different prices no doubt... ]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:53:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=473012&title=anyone-use-fishpond#473012 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=472962&title=anyone-use-fishpond#472962 Author: palomino
Subject: 20293
Posted: 22 August 2008 at 4:38pm

We have used them a few times now. Average delievery time 2-3wks. It was good for some because I couldnt just buy the book from the shops, but unless its a good bargin or hard to find book i dont bother. ]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:38:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=472962&title=anyone-use-fishpond#472962 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=472929&title=anyone-use-fishpond#472929 Author: BuzzyBee
Subject: 20293
Posted: 22 August 2008 at 4:03pm

kriss wrote: the one time we used them, they sent us the same book twice must admit, delivery took 4 weeks

Did you get to keep the second book since it was their mistake? lol]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:03:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=472929&title=anyone-use-fishpond#472929 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=472928&title=anyone-use-fishpond#472928 Author: BuzzyBee
Subject: 20293
Posted: 22 August 2008 at 4:03pm

Ahh I see, I won't hold my breath then ...

That would have been EXTREMELY frustrating, espesh if you bought it for a certain date/birthday.]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:03:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=472928&title=anyone-use-fishpond#472928 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=472925&title=anyone-use-fishpond#472925 Author: kriss
Subject: 20293
Posted: 22 August 2008 at 4:01pm

the one time we used them, they sent us the same book twice
must admit, delivery took 4 weeks]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:01:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=472925&title=anyone-use-fishpond#472925 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=472901&title=anyone-use-fishpond#472901 Author: kebakat
Subject: 20293
Posted: 22 August 2008 at 3:44pm

We got a delivery time, then when that came around we got an email saying it was going to arrive in 3 days, then that passed and we got another email saying another 3 days, then that happened again a further 4 times. They were pathetic at responding to emails when we wanted to know why there was all this delay etc. Just got fed up with them basically.]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:44:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=472901&title=anyone-use-fishpond#472901 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=472824&title=anyone-use-fishpond#472824 Author: BuzzyBee
Subject: 20293
Posted: 22 August 2008 at 2:36pm

Uh oh, what happened the 2nd time round Stacey? ....i got an email estimating delivery for Sept 5th - WTF thats like 2 weeks from when i ordered it ]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:36:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=472824&title=anyone-use-fishpond#472824 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=472821&title=anyone-use-fishpond#472821 Author: kebakat
Subject: 20293
Posted: 22 August 2008 at 2:33pm

I've used them before with mixed service. First time I used them they were brilliant, second time they were horrible. So horrible that I'll never use them again]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:33:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=472821&title=anyone-use-fishpond#472821 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=472798&title=anyone-use-fishpond#472798 Author: BuzzyBee
Subject: 20293
Posted: 22 August 2008 at 2:07pm

So I've got a new addiction, I'm trying to get hold of some books that I grew up with. I started browsing 'Fishpond' and came across a couple I was looking for. Fantastic prices too.

I'm just a little confused as to why sometimes the books are listed several times with different numbers for stock available. I'm *guessing* that the site is run by several companies/book suppliers hence the different prices?

Are there individuals selling used books on there too?

Hmm I want to ensure I'm getting brand new books fertqor the price I pay, some of them I was a little skeptical about buying off.... anyone know the tricks of the trade, how to tell which versions are better to order etc etc?

TIA

btw. HIGHLY RECOMMEND the site if you are looking for specific books...

Edited by Mum2Lucas]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:07:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20293&PID=472798&title=anyone-use-fishpond#472798