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BuzzyBee 
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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...
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Posted: 22 August 2008 at 2:33pm |
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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
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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 
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Posted: 22 August 2008 at 3:44pm |
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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.
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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
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Posted: 22 August 2008 at 4:03pm |
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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.
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Posted: 22 August 2008 at 4:03pm |
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Posted: 22 August 2008 at 4:38pm |
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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.
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Posted: 22 August 2008 at 5:53pm |
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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...
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Posted: 22 August 2008 at 6:15pm |
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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.
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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!
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Posted: 22 August 2008 at 6:45pm |
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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!
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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!
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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
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Posted: 22 August 2008 at 9:53pm |
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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.
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Posted: 23 August 2008 at 2:55am |
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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.
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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 
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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  
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Posted: 23 August 2008 at 11:52am |
Lol Liz, I have a couple of my friends hooked already ....opps
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Posted: 23 August 2008 at 1:27pm |
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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.
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Posted: 23 August 2008 at 4:09pm |
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Awwww i want Grandpa's Slippers, i read that when i was at primary school!
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Anyone use Fishpond?
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