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Group buy : "The Backyard Astronomer's Guide" - COMPLETED
Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2013 10:46 pm
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!
Re: Group buy for the Backyard Astronomer's Guide
Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2013 11:05 pm
by Mariner
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..
Re: Group buy for the Backyard Astronomer's Guide
Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 12:12 pm
by Phb
Hello.
I am interested. Can I be included? Pls PM how best to make the deposit.
Re: Group buy for the Backyard Astronomer's Guide
Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 12:48 pm
by byang
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!
Re: Group buy for the Backyard Astronomer's Guide
Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 11:30 pm
by byang
Price comparison:
Amazon - 32.46 usd ~ $42.20
Book depository - $51.68
Kinokuniya - $83.53
Re: Group buy for the Backyard Astronomer's Guide
Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 12:22 am
by Gary
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.
Re: Group buy for the Backyard Astronomer's Guide
Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 9:48 am
by byang
Thanks to all, we finally have 4 names and I will proceed to place the order before price goes up again.
Re: Group buy for the Backyard Astronomer's Guide
Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 9:07 pm
by VeeJay
Hi,
If it's not too late, can I jump "off the fence" and onto the bandwagon?

-Sanjay
Re: Group buy for the Backyard Astronomer's Guide
Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 9:47 pm
by ggodetucsamoht
Can I also join in the order?
Thomas
Re: Group buy for the Backyard Astronomer's Guide
Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 11:09 pm
by byang
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?