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General Category => General Scroll Saw Talk => Topic started by: jimbo on October 07, 2010, 10:12:30 pm

Title: Books
Post by: jimbo on October 07, 2010, 10:12:30 pm
Went to the public library the other day for some pattern books on scroll sawing and all they had out of 100,000 plus books in the whole of wellington were 2 and I had to order them in so when I eventually got them they were years old and of not much use, I have since ordered 2 from Fishpond and they should be here soon
Jimbo
Title: Re: Books
Post by: kp91 on October 07, 2010, 10:34:09 pm
Check out Half.com

There are TONS of scrollsaw books, a lot for under a buck with $3.99 shipping.  Some of the books were brand new.  If you're lucky,  you can find a couple at one seller and get a break on shipping.  Just play around with your search terms.  Scrollsaw  Scroll saw Jig saw, etc.

http://search.half.ebay.com/scroll-saw_W0QQsortZ88QQsoZ1QQmZbooks

Title: Re: Books
Post by: termite on October 08, 2010, 10:04:34 pm
nice site. is it safe to buy here?
Title: Re: Books
Post by: Russ C on October 08, 2010, 10:11:04 pm
Thanks kp91. There are allot of books. I am curious to if anyone has bought from there.  8)
Title: Re: Books
Post by: kp91 on October 09, 2010, 12:08:41 am
half.com is an Ebay company.  All the transactions I have done (and unfortunately I've probably done to many) have been great.  Only once did I have an issue, my wife bought software and they shipped her the wrong one, but the seller fixed it all on her dime.

Over the years I've probably bought 20+ books, 3 or 4 movies, and a bunch of PC software. (my daughters got hooked on Nancy Drew PC games, and with over 20 games in the series at $20 a pop... I've had to find a cheaper/better way of feeding their habit...) 

I have had a few great scores, saw a book that caught my eye but was $29 at a large bookstore, found it new on half for $10 delivered.

Shipping can add up if you buy from multiple sellers, so just keep that in mind.  Some sellers will adjust shipping costs if you purchase multiple items from them.


Title: Re: Books
Post by: Merlin on October 09, 2010, 12:12:05 am
KP do you know if they ship overseas.
Can't find a  way.
Damn good prices.

***Merlin***
Title: Re: Books
Post by: Bill P on October 09, 2010, 01:12:49 am
I use Amazon to see if the book is on sale, and I use http://www.addall.com/ to do price checks.  Check it out. 

Bill
Title: Re: Books
Post by: kp91 on October 09, 2010, 08:03:07 am
KP do you know if they ship overseas.
Can't find a  way.
Damn good prices.

***Merlin***

Merlin,

It's up to each seller.  Find a book you like, there will be a seller listed.  You'll have to contact them to find out if they'll ship overseas.

Title: Re: Books
Post by: jimbo on October 09, 2010, 03:04:46 pm
Merlin try fishpond NZ they have a good selection at reasonable prices
Jimbo
Title: Re: Books
Post by: wedo on October 09, 2010, 10:59:37 pm
RE: eBay. I've bought and sold about 1500 items on eBay with very few problems. I stay away from new sellers without much feedback and those that make their money through shipping charges. There's a whole lot of honest people out there selling as a first or second income in this economy.
Bill
Title: Re: Books
Post by: Russ C on October 10, 2010, 07:29:48 am
I have never bought or sold anything on eBay. If you sell you have to pay a percentage to them.  8)
Title: Re: Books
Post by: WigWag Workshop on October 10, 2010, 09:32:26 am
I sometimes find good deals on overstock.com. I have purchased many items from them, and never had an issue.  I tested their customer service once, just to see what it was like, I would give it an A+ - they were very friendly and answered all my questions.

Steven