Re: Heroquest at Amazon.ca

From: Gerald Bosch <gbosch_at_...>
Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 18:48:46 -0500


Amazon US is already carrying the book for $27.97 US, and I think it qualifies for the free shipping too.

I'm trying to decide if it is too geeky to buy another copy so I can keep my hardcover in pristine condition.

Gerald

Viktor Haag wrote:

> Jeff Kyer writes:
> >
> http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/192905212X/qid%3D1067386073/701-5985407-1973923
> >
> > My god, that's cheap! Its selling for $36 CDN - and free
> > shipping. If you can't get your FLGS to get it, I suggest
> > getting it shipped.
>
> Ouch. If Amazon gets into the game market that will kill the
> FLGS. I can't imagine any store I know being able to compete with
> price markups like that.
>
> > Hmm. It looks like the US Amazon doesn't carry it themselves.
>
> Americans can always order from amazon.ca and have it shipped
> south of the border; in fact, it's probably cheaper even with the
> shipping at that price.
>
> At least, I've been able to order books from the UK amazon that
> weren't available in north american and have them shipped here.
>
> (Frex, the "Fantasy Masterworks" series reprints of original,
> early 20th century fantasy works, most of which don't seem to be
> available in North America.)
>
>
>
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