PPH and I are considering purchasing 60 of the new Macca's catalogues on behalf of the forum. They'd then be available at a discount to retail to forum members (probably between $30-$35 shipped to Australia). We'd like to get some idea of who'd buy their new catalogue through the forum before we commit to the purchase. Please register your interest here. At 10PM EST tonight we'll make a decision based on the feedback.
I'd buy one, very keen awaiting the new book
I buy one every year on behalf of my wife to give to me as a Christmas present. Usually go for first notification received at a good price and you are the first this year. So, I am interested.
I hope dealer members don't take umbrage.
You can add me to the list,thanks.
I've been living on hand-me-downs for years, so I think its about time I reach in my pocket again... once a decade is about right, no? ;)
I'm in.
Count me in thanks Mark
I'm in!
I'd be interested.
count me in
I always get Greg to sign mine, but if you promise to sign it I'll get it from you.
okay?
Quote from: 'interest' pid='34115' dateline='1384238218'I always get Greg to sign mine, but if you promise to sign it I'll get it from you.
okay?
:sun_bespectacled: Of course.
Count me in as well
im in for sure been waiting for these.
I wonder if there's any chance Greg might sign them all? That would make them really special...
We could always ask, and he might do so for a large order. I'm not that fussed about a signature, but I realise some people would like it.
Count me in too. Thanks.
Count me in!
Yep i will
I'm interested, too
Quote from: 'markn' pid='34118' dateline='1384238395'Quote from: 'interest' pid='34115' dateline='1384238218'I always get Greg to sign mine, but if you promise to sign it I'll get it from you.
okay?
:sun_bespectacled: Of course.
Count me in then.
I get a new one every year so if I am not too late put me down for a copy :)
Thanks for the responses. We're going to go ahead and try to purchase 60 of them but this is based on whether or not Greg gets back to us today confirming our order because the deadline for us making payment to him is this Friday.
As to getting them signed I believe that the ones we're ordering will not be handled at all by Greg and they therefore will not be signed by him.
PPH is telling me that the price for forum members is going to be $30 shipped. We'll be taking payment via bank deposit from forum members once we've placed the order with Greg. That way once we receive the books PPH will get your book in the mail the next day (and hopefully) you'll have them by Christmas.
Put me down for one as well.
Thanks for your replies everyone, we've handed over some money so lets hope it turns into books! We'll keep you updated. Please continue to add here if you are keen to make a purchase through the forum.
If possible, I would like to purchase a book please.
I think I have already sent my order form in for it - then again maybe not.
If not I'll definitely pick one up.
Hi Markim and fellow typists,
Thanks for promoting the book. Much appreciated. Just letting you know Markim that I got your order OK and it's in the system. I wouldn't have minded signing to book for anyone but Markim is right - every year I am the last person to see the finished product. We are now averaging between 7000 and 11,000 pre-sold copies and that is just too much for Jenny and I to handle in such a short space of time.
I have an arrangement with the printer that works well. Dealers place their orders with me about a week before the binding process. I email off the addresses; the printer punches out the required amount of labels and these are slapped on the boxes as they come off the production line. For about four days we have a courier come twice a day to load and distribute the book to local and interstate freight companies. To try and make things fair we send of the WA orders first and then work towards Sydney who usually get their books the same day they are printed and boxed.
Whatever is left over is trucked down to me and I sign and pack mainly single copies to my own clients.
I won't actually see the consignment for you guys. It will be freighted direct from Sydney to Adelaide.
Thanks to everyone who is supporting the book. Looks like my house is safe again for another year.
I appreciate that not everyone can afford a new book every year and I think someone on this thread said their last copy was 10 years old. I had an enquiry just last week from someone asking if I had produced any more books since the 13th edition.
Just a thought that might suit members and make a few bucks for the forum.
I have spare copies of the 20th edition and the 19th edition. Maybe the forum might like to sell the 20th edition for $20 or $30 for the pair (19th and 20th). I'd be happy with $12 for the 20th edition and $5 for the 19th - meaning that for every pair the moderators sell, the forum makes $13 out of every $30 sale (These books I can sign). If you can round up 15 pairs or 30 individual I'll even pay freight to SA.
Any thoughts!
Regards
Greg
Quote from: 'Greg McDonald' pid='34408' dateline='1384438151'Whatever is left over is trucked down to me and I sign and pack mainly single copies to my own clients.
Here's a thought for future years, since its clearly too late this time round...
Why not ship forum orders direct, thus avoiding double-handling and enabling them to be autographed? The mechanics would simply entail a direct deposit and an address by PM. Payments could be via Mark/PP or direct with a rebate, whichever was easiest for you.
Thank you Greg for responding that you've received our order. Fulvio I think the issue with signing the books is simply timing, there's not time to ship the books to Greg, have him sign them, ship them to us, us send them out and AP deliver......before Christmas!
Greg's information suggests the books (coming from Singapore by Sea) will dock on Nov 28 and be at the Sydney base Dec 2-5. Based on that info I hope we'd have the books here in Adelaide by the following week, I send them out and there's a week for them to arrive in your mailbox....before Christmas.
Now we need to know exact amount to pay and how to pay so you can start getting the money in.
Thanks for responding Greg. I should note here that the burden of this offer has fallen squarely on the shoulders of PPH. She's the one that's going to need to package these up and send them out and at $30 shipped she's not making more than a dollar or two a book. But this is not about profit, it's about using our membership here to get a better deal for all of us, and I for one thank PPH for taking the time out of her busy schedule to do this for us.
If anyone wants older issues of the book as suggested by Greg I suggest you deal with him directly unless there's a guaranteed group buy of 20 books or some significant number in which case PPH and I could get involved.
Quote from: 'JeffH' pid='34421' dateline='1384463055'Now we need to know exact amount to pay and how to pay so you can start getting the money in.
I'll get to that shortly. The niggly problems are this. Last years book in a DLX pocket envelope fits snug at the large letter limit of 20mm. The new book with more pages probably won't fit which
1. pre-stamping and labelling envelopes can't happen until they arrive -this means last minute fuss and a very late night to get the orders out the following day
2. we risk 60 AP fines for oversized (too fat) letter packages.
Just thinking out loud........
Mrs. Robster would like a copy, no need to post, will collect when suitable to PPH.! :good:
PPH has done the final sums. And we've come up with two payment options. Option 1 is payment of $26 shipped via regular post. This is OUR COST and PPH isn't making a cent. Option 2 is a payment of $30 with shipping via regular post and PPH makes $4 a book. You can decide which payment you want to make.
Payments via Bank Deposit ONLY. Please include your real name OR forum name in the transaction reference so we know who has paid. Here's the bank details:
Bank: Commonwealth Bank
Account Name: The Purple Penny Pty. Ltd.
BSB: 065 150
Account Number: 10482106
Please email sales@thepurplepenny.com with your forum name and shipping address when you've made payment. Cleared payment is required BEFORE we'll ship these out. Cleared pre-payment is required for them to be shipped out the day after we receive them.
DISCLAIMER
I am making this offer only to current forum members. Members joining after today (15 November 2013) are not eligible for this offer. I am also limiting orders to 1 per forum member.
Quote from: 'markn' pid='34433' dateline='1384477455'You can decide which payment you want to make.
Why would anybody choose option 1????
Quote from: 'Fulvio' pid='34450' dateline='1384485717'Quote from: 'markn' pid='34433' dateline='1384477455'You can decide which payment you want to make.
Why would anybody choose option 1????
I'm not sure how to take that comment Fulvio. Christmas time of year can be hard for some of us and we aren't all aware of the financial positions of others. This is a goodwill non-profiteering venture and it will take Markn and I time and effort to fulfil this (not that this forum doesn't already take up all of that but we love it).
Quote from: 'purplepennyhunter' pid='34453' dateline='1384487195'I'm not sure how to take that comment Fulvio. Christmas time of year can be hard for some of us and we aren't all aware of the financial positions of others. This is a goodwill non-profiteering venture and it will take Markn and I time and effort to fulfil this (not that this forum doesn't already take up all of that but we love it).
I think PPH is trying to say that we're not doing this to make any money. She was uncomfortable charging forum members $30 without fully disclosing what our costs were.
Quote from: 'Fulvio' pid='34450' dateline='1384485717'Quote from: 'markn' pid='34433' dateline='1384477455'You can decide which payment you want to make.
Why would anybody choose option 1????
I see your payment Fulvio, you are on my list!
Quote from: 'purplepennyhunter' pid='34457' dateline='1384492628'I see your payment Fulvio, you are on my list!
Cool. This new-fangled online BS that CUA have implemented means I'm now reduced to doing things over the counter, which generally means being offline (except at NAB) and unable to email. :/
I realise you guys aren't doing this for money, and I'm sure we are all very grateful to you. But seriously, what can you buy for $4 these days? If I was
that short that it mattered, I'd go with the back issues Greg offered. :dodgy:
I'll be home Sunday PP , I'll send my payment then mate :good:
Payment and e-mail sent.
Thanks PPH and Markn.
Quote from: 'trout' pid='34526' dateline='1384517128'I'll be home Sunday PP , I'll send my payment then mate :good:
Quote from: 'Triggersmob' pid='34537' dateline='1384522664'Payment and e-mail sent.
Thanks PPH and Markn.
Thanks guys.
Payment sent! Thanks for organising this.
Payment and Email sent.
Many Thanks
Grant
Thanks Grant, another on the list!
That's 15 out of 60 books so far.
Can we please keep this thread on topic.
Robbiegal I have put you down for a book as per your request.
Just a gentle suggestion that as PPH has already paid for the books, I think it would be great if everyone who has ordered a book could also pay for it ASAP so that PPH does not find it necessary to chase up payments at the last minute.
NB: I have taken it upon myself to make this suggestion and neither PPH or Markn are aware that I am doing it. QuotePosted by purplepennyhunter - 13-11-2013 08:21 PM Thanks for your replies everyone, we've handed over some money
QuotePayments via Bank Deposit ONLY. Please include your real name OR forum name in the transaction reference so we know who has paid. Here's the bank details:
Bank: Commonwealth Bank
Account Name: The Purple Penny Pty. Ltd.
BSB: 065 150
Account Number: 10482106
Please email sales@thepurplepenny.com with your forum name and shipping address when you've made payment. Cleared payment is required BEFORE we'll ship these out.
Cleared pre-payment is required for them to be shipped out the day after we receive them.
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Have the posts about an ebook version of maccas been deleted?
I swear that I posted a couple of times yesterday but they seem to be gone
My post with a book order is gone from this thread but PP has responded to it
RG, I think they got moved to here.
http://www.australian-coins.net/showthread.php?tid=1908 (http://www.australian-coins.net/showthread.php?tid=1908)
thanks
my posts tend to migrate in this place
**Bump**
Those wishing to take up this offer should contact me asap.
Thank you to everyone who has pre-ordered. I have 17 forum members who have ordered and paid. I don't have any updates on delivery of the book -I guess that means it's all running to plan for Greg.
Quote from: 'purplepennyhunter' pid='35477' dateline='1385432558'**Bump**Those wishing to take up this offer should contact me asap. Thank you to everyone who has pre-ordered. I have 17 forum members who have ordered and paid. I don't have any updates on delivery of the book -I guess that means it's all running to plan for Greg.
Interesting. As a compulsive 'keeper of lists', I make the count
21 from people who said in this thread that they'd buy one, with one more 'maybe'.
So there are at least 4 or 5 who appear to have changed their minds.
AH well nevol you know how fickle numismatists are :laugh2:
I may be able to get another one off PP's hands, I would hate for her to get stuck with a whole bunch of these after doing the "Right Thing" and looking after the members of this forum :ok:
I did send out PM's to all that indicated they wanted to purchase.
Quote from: 'Nevol' pid='35494' dateline='1385441965'Quote from: 'purplepennyhunter' pid='35477' dateline='1385432558'**Bump**Those wishing to take up this offer should contact me asap. Thank you to everyone who has pre-ordered. I have 17 forum members who have ordered and paid. I don't have any updates on delivery of the book -I guess that means it's all running to plan for Greg.
Interesting. As a compulsive 'keeper of lists', I make the count 21 from people who said in this thread that they'd buy one, with one more 'maybe'.
So there are at least 4 or 5 who appear to have changed their minds.
Hope you got my email & payment PPH .
Quote from: 'accumulator' pid='35511' dateline='1385452830'Hope you got my email & payment PPH .
Order received on the 16th, payment received on the 18th, :thank_you:
just waiting for the books to arrive now
The books arrived this morning and I spent the next few hours furiously packing them and getting them on their way to forum purchasers. I'll be sending everyone (who has paid) an email that it's been posted when I can figure out how to do that in bulk. So if everyone could keep an eye out for items hanging out of their mailboxes, your new Macca's should be landing very soon!
Quote from: 'purplepennyhunter' pid='36649' dateline='1386576979'The books arrived this morning and I spent the next few hours furiously packing them and getting them on their way to forum purchasers. I'll be sending everyone (who has paid) an email that it's been posted when I can figure out how to do that in bulk. So if everyone could keep an eye out for items hanging out of their mailboxes, your new Macca's should be landing very soon!
Yay thank you PP
Ditto :)
Thank you very much for the update Purplepennyhunter
:thank_you: :winkextra:
Mine arrived today thanks PPH. Now just have to wait another 14 days before being allowed to open it.
Mine arrived today. Have to laugh/cry at page 21.
Quote from: 'dcoin' pid='36887' dateline='1386747766'Mine arrived today. Have to laugh/cry at page 21.
Oooooohhhhh.
Well also apparently Mark and I are married but I would remember had I done that!
Just want to clarify situation regarding Page 21 which looks odd I agree. This company had been an advertiser for over six years and in this instance the space and the payment had been made some three months before they went into receivership. I got some advice on this and I was told that if I pulled the advert, I might have 'breach of contract" issues.
As the law seems to be the opposite of what seems reasonable and just common sense, I decided not to chance it.
Hope that clears up the head scratching.
Regards
Greg
Just want to clarify situation regarding Page 21 which looks odd I agree. This company had been an advertiser for over six years and in this instance the space and the payment had been made some three months before they went into receivership. I got some advice on this and I was told that if I pulled the advert, I might have 'breach of contract" issues.
As the law seems to be the opposite of what seems reasonable and just common sense, I decided not to chance it.
Hope that clears up the head scratching.
Regards
Greg
gee aren't we lucky having the inside story from the author
thanks Greg
but I will comment further that it's your book that is published and a forum with so many registered members doesn't really have to be privy to your private business arrangements
keep ém guessing - adds mystery ha ha
Arrived today, many thanks PP
Received my maccas today, only thing confusing me so far is the page about the 2013 $2 coronation coins? 500,000 minted???? I could be having a mad blonde moment though
Maybe someone could start a new thread for discussions and feedback of the new book.
For anyone who didn't pre-order we still have limited numbers available at the special forum price of $30 delivered (in Oz). PM me.
Hi Robbiegle
Thank you for your positive response and I appreciate your comments about me talking about what other people may consider to be sensitive business information. I take a different view in that it is best to "chop off the head" of uninformed gossip before it is cast in stone.
I am happy to answer any other questions redrawing book production ... it's not as easy as many people might think.
As Markim also mentioned, I'd be happy for a new thread to start for suggestions on improving the next edition.
I appreciate the support for my book from the link Markim started. It's been a great start for us. Even before the book was shipped out we had just over 6500 advanced sales. Thanks to all concerned.
Just one last thing. My sincere apologies to Kathryn and Mark for assuming you guys were married (that was awkward ... and I do apologise)...but then again, we all are supposed to make New Year wishes. Maybe I should stop while I'm behind.
Kind Regards
Greg
Hi Robbiegle
Thank you for your positive response and I appreciate your comments about me talking about what other people may consider to be sensitive business information. I take a different view in that it is best to "chop off the head" of uninformed gossip before it is cast in stone.
I am happy to answer any other questions redrawing book production ... it's not as easy as many people might think.
As Markim also mentioned, I'd be happy for a new thread to start for suggestions on improving the next edition.
I appreciate the support for my book from the link Markim started. It's been a great start for us. Even before the book was shipped out we had just over 6500 advanced sales. Thanks to all concerned.
Just one last thing. My sincere apologies to Kathryn and Mark for assuming you guys were married (that was awkward ... and I do apologise)...but then again, we all are supposed to make New Year wishes. Maybe I should stop while I'm behind.
Kind Regards
Greg
well they'd better not be!
cause I wanna be there :)
ps .... quite happy to be a wedding stalker over across the road taking photos with my long distance lens ha ha
ps I double post sometimes
you can go back and edit to remove that
My new Maccas just arrived. Thanks PPH! You're an :angel:
i too received my maccas today. thanks PP
pheww. They are really too fat of for the letter postage rate :angel: so I was hoping not to get any fines from AP. Gross weight of the packages also came in at 496g just shy of the 500g limit. Next year with extra pages adding depth and weight no one will be able to send them for $3 post. Over 500g you're looking at least $10+ postage.
Quote from: 'purplepennyhunter' pid='37020' dateline='1386913749'pheww. They are really too fat of for the letter postage rate :angel: so I was hoping not to get any fines from AP. Gross weight of the packages also came in at 496g just shy of the 500g limit. Next year with extra pages adding depth and weight no one will be able to send them for $3 post. Over 500g you're looking at least $10+ postage.
Simple solution, tear 'em all in half, post each half separately, cost of postage $6.00. :dodgy: :dodgy: :dodgy:
Or split off the banknotes or remove the private issue banknote section. "I'm heading to a garage sale tomorrow I'll put my Macca's in my handbag just in case I come across a Bank of Queensland ten pound note for under $100,000, I might miss a bargain". Greg may need to rethink what needs to be in a "pocket guide". Sorry off-topic this should be in a new book discussion thread.
Paying more for postage will definately affect the pricing/sales.
Quote from: 'purplepennyhunter' pid='37031' dateline='1386916518'I'm heading to a garage sale tomorrow I'll put my Macca's in my handbag just in case .........
Put a post-it note in the Sovereign section in case there's any pilot caps. :angel:
:laugh2::laughingneqw::D
:yahoo: Thank you for my new maccas :) arrived today!
book received with thanks
no complaints ... yet **giggle**
Received my personally signed copy today.
Thank you Kathryn & Mark.
Mine arrived safely as well. Thanks for the efforts
Mine arrived today.
Quote from: 'JeffH' pid='37345' dateline='1387250691'Mine arrived today.
Ditto
Got mine too. Many thanks for organising this!
The books are finally finding their way west.
Mine arrived today.
Many thanks. :)
Quote from: 'Triggersmob' pid='37448' dateline='1387358534'The books are finally finding their way west.
Mine arrived today.
Many thanks. :)
Mine was in the mail when I got home as well, Cheers PP :yahoo:
Make sure you also thank Greg McDonald personally for his continual efforts,he is one hell of a nice guy :)
How many did you personally autograph?
Quote from: 'interest' pid='37540' dateline='1387458540'How many did you personally autograph?
Only yours mate :D
Quote from: 'purplepennyhunter' pid='37545' dateline='1387486301'Quote from: 'interest' pid='37540' dateline='1387458540'How many did you personally autograph?
Only yours mate :D
A HA I have the rare signed edition. (Not by the author,,but)
Straight to Ebay with that.
Hey PP....have you thought about doing the same with Renicks latest?
No but should have thought earlier I guess. Pre-sales were good but now the book is out they have stopped selling. I have half a dozen left from the original 60 and I only need to keep one for myself if Greg doesn't send us a signed one. I had a flick through the Renniks and it looks pretty nice.