Cherrypicker's Guide "Whitman Publishing" Buyer Beware! (Problem Solved!)
OAKSTAR
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It's not a show stopper and it's not the worst but I feel dumb and it gets under my skin! I preordered this back in May for $49.30, it was shipped yesterday and today I see it selling on eBay (FROM THE WHITMAN PUBLISHING COMPANY) for $39.95?!?!?! Whether it helps or not, I'll be jumping on someones desk at Whitman! Buyer beware!
Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )
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I think if you’re an ANA member you also get a 10% discount.
Sounds like you got it at list/sticker price whereas the actual retail selling price is less.
I'd definitely send them the proverbial strongly worded letter and see what happens.
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The 6th edition has been nothing but a pricing mess. The volume 1 books were selliing for over $300 because the refused to make any, but now they decide to make more.....after like a year.
Here's a link to my thread on the subject.
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Done.
Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )
greysheet is selling it for $34.95 to subscribers - not sure of shipping costs.
Brooklyn Gallery has them listed for $27.97, out of stock. I assume when they get the shipment in they price will stay the same, but check to be certain.
Hope to pick one up next week at the ANA.
tuition paid. i hope you get it all fixed
Not to rub salt in the wounds, yet this one is $31.79 (free shipping)...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/314825606175
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Not Volume II, Volume III.
Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )
Not to rub salt in the wound, but it sounds like you got cherry-picked.
I think you're right @Colonialcoin
Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )
My orders via Amazon for both Volume I (Sixth Edition second print) and Volume III (Sixth Edition), scheduled for release this month, have been delayed with no rescheduled release information. Anyone have these in hand yet?
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Volume III (Sixth Edition) is in the mail to me right now and due to arrive 3 Aug.
Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )
@OAKSTAR Sorry to hear about this fiasco. Whitman is relatively new to eBay and this was an error on our end. I have asked customer service to reach out to you to make it right! And anyone else who overpaid for the pre-order, we will fix it and we apologize for the confusion. Lots more great books coming so we want everyone to be excited in the best way possible! John
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PNG: Executive Director (www.pngdealers.org)
There are 3-4 tiers with pricing items because there are 3-4 levels of income out there. The first is always the highest and caters to those who have plenty of money and don't bat an eye at paying. These same folks don't bother with coupons, look for sales nor shop at Aldi's. lol Each tier has a lower price and is directed to people with lower income because when one tier gets exhausted in sales, the price comes down to sell the product.
For sure, businesses use the tactic, buying early may mean obtaining the item for less. But that's where the twist comes in as not every business follows that same tactic. You may need to go back and reread the sales pitch to get a better understanding,
Leo
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I appreciate the positive response and ordered my vol. 3 just now. Peace Roy
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Wow!! Hold on a minute. I have to pick myself up off the floor....
Okay, I'm back! Where do I start? You just never know who's within the sound of your voice here. Thank you for reaching out to me John and thank you for your positive feedback. You didn't have to do that. You could have just sat back and watched this thread implode but you didn't. This is very much appreciated! Truly a pleasant surprise! Dennis Tucker aka: @Dentuck (former Whitman Publisher) was also focused on customer needs.
Again John, thanks for taking the time and mitigating this issue. 👍 👍
Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )
I was just kidding around with you.
Seriously though, a book like that should pay itself off many times over for you to the point that the difference in the cost of the book will be long forgotten.
Good luck!
@JohnF - Thanks again John! Case closed.
Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )
Cheers! I'm thrilled we could work this out easily. We have a wonderful team. Thanks again, John
Whitman Brands: President/CEO (www.greysheet.com; www.whitman.com)
PNG: Executive Director (www.pngdealers.org)
My order vol. 1 got delayed to September! 😭😭😭
God bless all who believe in him. Do unto others what you expect to be done to you. Dubbed a "Committee Secret Agent" by @mr1931S on 7/23/24. Founding member of CU Anti-Troll League since 9/24/24.
John and his team are a 100% class act. They have also improved the quality of every publication they have touched.
Wow. Thank you so much for saying so. We have an amazing team and we bring of best every single day, and we literally live for numismatics.
John
Whitman Brands: President/CEO (www.greysheet.com; www.whitman.com)
PNG: Executive Director (www.pngdealers.org)