$150 in computer books for $10 + S/H

Rorschach

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wait....i'm receiving something .... htt ..... http:// ..... http://www ..... nope that's all I'm getting. My telepathic abilities are in decline.
 

rockshox72

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So, have you guys got your books yet? I submitted my application for processing, but nowhere did I ask to give the payment info, or does that come later in the mail? Overall, this doesn't seem to be a bad deal.

Thanks,

JHY

Maybe I should wait a few days to see if you guys get your books first b/f I ask that question.
 

MIDIman

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A shipping and handling charge (and sales tax where applicable) is added to each order.

This isn't going to be huge like it was in the old days with BMG and Columbia House, is it?
 

juiio

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Hmm it never made me pay.

Title Book Code Publisher's Price
Mark Minasi's Windows 2000 Resource Kit: A Four-Volume Set 104844 $124.99
C Programming for Embedded Systems 116624 $29.95
Windows 2000 Programming from the Ground Up 56101 $34.99



6 books for $5.97 plus shipping. Not bad. If they try to asscram me with shipping, I'll just send them back.
 

Murpheeee

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I just tracked down a phone # which is suspiciously missing from their site) and spoke to a CS woman.

Their shipping is:

1 book - $6.45
2 books - $10.40
3 books - $14.35
4 and over - $16.20
 

MIDIman

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Murpheeee - could you post the phone number for us please?

Just got:

3D Game Programming with C++, Gold Book 886473 $49.99 (I've been wanting this!)
Flash 4! Creative Web Animation 69690 $39.99
Macromedia Director 8 and Lingo Authorized 138446 $49.99 (Its time to move on!)
Flash 4 Bible $39.99
Total $179.96

For only $5.97 + $16.20 shipping, this ain't bad at all.

I didn't see anything on buying a book at normal price though. Do I wait till they've shipped to me?
 

mikebill

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For your information:

When will I be billed for my order?
A benefit of your club membership is that ordering online allows you to pay for your selections after you receive them. An invoice, is included in each shipment. Payment is due upon receipt. If you prefer, you may order using either your VISA, MasterCard, or American Express credit card. Follow the instructions in the Shoppng Cart to use your credit card for purchase.
 

juiio

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$5.97 + $16.20 shipping for the first order.

$4.99 + $6.45 shipping to fulfill your requirements.

Total: $33.61 shipped. Not bad for:
Mark Minasi's Windows 2000 Resource Kit: A Four-Volume Set 104844 $124.99
C Programming for Embedded Systems 116624 $29.95
Windows 2000 Programming from the Ground Up 56101 $34.99

Thw Windows 2000 Resource Kit contains Mastering Windows 2000 Server, Mastering Windows 2000 Professional, Mastering Windows 2000 Registry, and Mastering Active Directory. Very nice.

FYI: The $4.99 book for fulfillment that I found was "A Sigh of Relief: The First-Aid Handbook for Childhood Emergencies (840710)" in the Special Interests section. Why they have those books in the computer/technology club, who knows, but that works for me.
 

pugh

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Hey i ordered the same deal last week myself..BTW does anyone have that phone number to call them?:confused:
 

MIDIman

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There are other book clubs on the same site - I'm thinking that's where the special interest books are coming from...I think I saw a novel or two in there...



<< $4.99 + $6.45 shipping to fulfill your requirements. >>



What is this?! I hate these hidden price tags!!
 

juiio

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The company is run by Doubleday, i think, so they should be legit.

Professional Book Clubs
105 Bond Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5B 1Y3
Phone: 416-977-7891 (8:15a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) Mon. - Fri.)
Fax: 416-977-8707 (24 hours/day)
 

juiio

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Midiman: You have to buy one book at member prices to fulfill your membership requirements (its like Columbia House or BMG). There is no minimum price on the one that you have to buy. The cheapest one I found was $4.99.
 

Murpheeee

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The # juiio posted is their Canadian office.
I have the US one, but its at work....and I am not.
I will post it here in the morning.

It is a 317 area code...Indiana I believe.
 

juiio

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Oops here's the US number:

Doubleday Select Book Clubs
PO BOX 6311
Indianapolis, IN 46206-6311

Our phone number is (317) 541-8920, reachable from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, EST.
 

mikebill

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Just ordered:
Web Database Developer's Guide with Visual Basic 5/C/C++ Programmer's Reference $76.98
Core Java 2 Volume 1: Fundamentals, 4/e (73742$42.99
Core Java 2 Volume 2: Advanced Features, 4/e $44.99
Graphics Programming with Java (759100) Publisher's Price: $44.95
total 210$

for only 5.98$ + 16$ shipping. Woohooo!!
 

da bastard

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Your stuff wont be sent till payment received?

I was never given a chance to send payment......

Golar, it looks like you buy 3 @ 1.99 and then you get one free...... at least I think thats what I did, but I cant pay for it anyway, they never let me....

added: I saw someone said you get it and then you pay, I thought my screen said pay then ship....