Group buy : "The Backyard Astronomer's Guide" - COMPLETED

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Group buy : "The Backyard Astronomer's Guide" - COMPLETED

Post by byang »

Hi everyone, I am planning to do a small group buy for the above from Amazon which is currently selling at 32.16usd. I am targetting to order 4 books to qualify for free shipping.

If you are interested and don't mind to collect from my place at CCK when it arrives, please add your name to the list below:

1) byang
2) mystiq
3) Phb
4) Kochu

Kindly note that I need a deposit of $20 from each of us before I place the order. Not that I am worried you could not pay but just to avoid no show. This is my first time doing group buy so hope that it will be a successful one!
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I've got the very first edition of this and I highly recommend it to those who wish to read up more about the technical aspects of amateur astronomy..
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Hello.

I am interested. Can I be included? Pls PM how best to make the deposit.
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Thanks Phb for joining the group buy.

Amazon has raised the price to 32.46 USD now:

http://www.amazon.com/Backyard-Astronom ... 1554073448

Just one more name to go before I place order so for those who are still sitting on the fence, maybe it is time to act now!
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Price comparison:

Amazon - 32.46 usd ~ $42.20
Book depository - $51.68
Kinokuniya - $83.53
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4.8 out of 5.0 stars out of 121 reviews. When was the last time you saw such a rating on Amazon? No more reason to sit on the fence.
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Thanks to all, we finally have 4 names and I will proceed to place the order before price goes up again.
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Hi,
If it's not too late, can I jump "off the fence" and onto the bandwagon? :P
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Can I also join in the order?

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Sorry guys, I have already placed order for 4 books this morning. Since there are two of you, why not you guys start another group buy and see if you could get another two to join in?
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