Anyone use Fishpond?
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Topic: Anyone use Fishpond?
Posted By: BuzzyBee
Subject: Anyone use Fishpond?
Date Posted: 22 August 2008 at 2:07pm
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So I've got a new addiction, I'm trying to get hold of some books that I grew up with. I started browsing http://www.fishpond.co.nz - '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... ------------- Single Mum to a darling wee boy of 3 years :) |
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Posted By: kebakat
Date 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 |
Posted By: BuzzyBee
Date 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  ------------- Single Mum to a darling wee boy of 3 years :) |
Posted By: kebakat
Date 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. |
Posted By: kriss
Date 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 ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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 Little Angel, April 10
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Posted By: BuzzyBee
Date 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. ------------- Single Mum to a darling wee boy of 3 years :) |
Posted By: BuzzyBee
Date Posted: 22 August 2008 at 4:03pm
Did you get to keep the second book since it was their mistake? lol------------- Single Mum to a darling wee boy of 3 years :) |
kriss wrote:Posted By: palomino
Date 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. |
Posted By: lil_miss
Date 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... ------------- www.momentz.co.nz Momentz Photography |
Posted By: ooEvaoo
Date 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 By: MissCandice
Date Posted: 22 August 2008 at 6:24pm
Shes lovely if its the same person im thinking of.. She is a August mummy! ------------- ~ Mummy to a beautiful girl ~ |
Posted By: BuzzyBee
Date 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! ------------- Single Mum to a darling wee boy of 3 years :) |
Posted By: Candkids
Date Posted: 22 August 2008 at 9:49pm
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 ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  DD 10.5yrs DS 6yrs DS 11mths 5 little angles watching from above |
Posted By: Candkids
Date 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. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> DD 10.5yrs DS 6yrs DS 11mths 5 little angles watching from above |
Posted By: Jennz
Date 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. ------------- Jen, Charlotte 7 & Kate 3 
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Posted By: BuzzyBee
Date Posted: 23 August 2008 at 10:54am
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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  ------------- Single Mum to a darling wee boy of 3 years :) |
Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 23 August 2008 at 11:49am
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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   ------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: BuzzyBee
Date Posted: 23 August 2008 at 11:52am
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Lol Liz, I have a couple of my friends hooked already ....opps ------------- Single Mum to a darling wee boy of 3 years :) |
Posted By: MorgansMum
Date 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. ------------- Morgan, Libby http://www.TickerFactory.com/"> 
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Posted By: MissCandice
Date 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! ------------- ~ Mummy to a beautiful girl ~ |
Posted By: porcelina
Date 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. -------------   
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Posted By: YvetteandElla
Date Posted: 23 August 2008 at 6:55pm
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Hey Porcelina - Mrs Fishpond here, contact customer service and let them know what happened and they will sort it all out for you.
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Posted By: porcelina
Date Posted: 23 August 2008 at 7:21pm
I have sent them a message via the site suggesting stuff and explaining what happened  -------------
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Posted By: BuzzyBee
Date Posted: 23 August 2008 at 7:30pm
AWESOME SITE although I'm poor now LOL ------------- Single Mum to a darling wee boy of 3 years :) |
Posted By: porcelina
Date Posted: 23 August 2008 at 8:22pm
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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! -------------
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Posted By: YvetteandElla
Date Posted: 24 August 2008 at 8:31am
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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 ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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