Topband: DXing on the Edge - Ordering Information for International Amateurs

[W0MU Mike Fatchett]

Has anyone managed to snag the book at Target.com for 13.49?

Amazon is currently out of stock until the 9th.  I would use DX 
Engineering but I have Prime with Amazon and free shipping.

W0MU


On 1/4/2017 9:53 AM, k1zm--- via Topband wrote:
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> I have received quite a few emails from many overseas Topbanders seeking information regarding COST EFFICIENT ways to order Dx'ing on the Edge from an International country.  (I am talking now with the RSGB about a special deal in the UK - but this is not a 'go" at this point - if something happens I will be sure to let folks know.)
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> Here is the BEST way to do it that exists at this time:
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> 1) Check to see if there is an AMAZON outlet in your country.  AMAZON has local offices in many OECD countries.
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> 2) IMPORTANT - When you go to a local AMAZON site in your country it will probably say "TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK".
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> DO NOT  be alarmed at this message. - do not just go away if you really want a copy.....!!
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> 3) PLACE YOUR ORDER ANYWAY - and be patient.
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> 4) The way AMAZON overseas works is they TAKE ORDERS, then STOCK THEIR LOCAL IN-COUNTRY INVENTORY based on demand - and your book is shipped to you from a LOCAL IN COUNTRY WAREHOUSE once their stock is on hand.
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> This will allow you a LOCAL CURRENCY PRICE and a LOCAL MAIL SHIPMENT CHARGE that avoids the usual $33USD shipping cost out of the USA.
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> AMAZON deals directly with Bookbaby USA in some cases, and at other times gets their stock from INGRAM and/or  BAKER & TAYLOR who are US wholesale dealers.    We amateurs cannot order directly from these big  wholesalers - sorry.  They only will deal with AMAZON and/or BARNES & NOBLE.type concerns.
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> 5) BARNES & NOBLE operates differently from AMAZON - when B&N is out of stock - they take the book down completely from their websites and then bring it back up again when supplies are ON HAND.
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> FOR USA DOMESTIC AMATEURS:
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> Your best way to secure a book is to order one from K3LR at DXE and/or WX0B at Array Solutions.  Both friends have supplies on hand and can ship immediately at local USA mailing rates to USA domestic addresses.
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> You may also deal with Bookbaby by following the link on my website:  http://www.vy2zm.com
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> Any of these ways will work - but if you would like to thank K3LR and WX0B for their important assistance with the book, kindly give them your business if possible.
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> Many thanks for your support - we have sold over 500 copies since early December when the book was first announced.
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> Thanks for the bandwidth and GOOD DX'ing on 160M this winter season!
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> HNY 2017!
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> 73 JEFF   K1ZM/VY2ZM
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