Cal Ripken signed book $10 on B&N

Tedw9 · February 10, 2011 10:38AM

Found this on another site and thought I would share with all of you. Cal Ripken is putting out a kids story about baseball. Barnes and Nobel has the autographed edition for $9.17. One person said they called B&N and they confirmed it is autographed by Cal. That's a steal for a Cal autograph.

And even if it turns out to not be signed, your only out $10 or so. I took the chance and ordered one and thought others may want to take that $10 risk also.

Cal Ripken's Hothead on B&N

jeffcbay · February 10, 2011 10:55AM

Ordered, thanks for the heads up!!

BunchOBull · February 10, 2011 10:58AM

Worth a try, thanks!

Ironmanfan · February 10, 2011 11:10AM

These will be hand signed by Cal (he is signing a ton of these and will do a small book tour as well)..

Book releases 0n 03/01/11

IMF

Beck6 · February 10, 2011 11:28AM

Thank you for the heads up.

tunahead08 · February 10, 2011 11:33AM

Ordered, thanks!

brendanb438 · February 10, 2011 12:19PM

Thanks for the headsup. In for 3 to get free shipping.

4% cashback via MrRebates also for B&N. I forgot to do this on my order.

Bigjohn69 · February 10, 2011 12:23PM

got 2, 1 for me and one for me

,, thanks for the heads up,,,j

captainthreeputt · February 10, 2011 12:47PM

Did the same as Brendan. I bought three for the free shipping.

Thanks for letting us know about this opportunity

vladguerrero · February 10, 2011 1:02PM

Just bought three, was surprised they even shipped to Canada, even paid Paypal, sweeet! Thanks for the heads up, we are going to drive this book to a best seller pre-release!

CrazyMind2017 · February 10, 2011 1:02PM

<< Thanks for the headsup. In for 3 to get free shipping.

4% cashback via MrRebates also for B&N. I forgot to do this on my order. >>

I like iGive.com better than MrRebates. I don't have to give any of my personal information and I have the rebates donated directly to animal rescue.

There's also an option to have the rebate check mailed to yourself, but I guess if you're going to do that, MrRebates is probably easier.

In for 2 signed Ripken books and South Park Season 13 DVD.

spencermc · February 10, 2011 1:47PM

Just ordered it! Thanks for the heads up!

Toro · February 10, 2011 1:57PM

I ordered a few of them. Thanks!

Stone193 · February 10, 2011 2:27PM

I collect auto'ed books and have a Ripken signed book - will be adding this one to my collection.

And yes, it's a great way to get a Cal auto.

All and all, auto'ed books are not popular with non-book auto collectors IMO - so one can usually pick them up at a more reasonable price. Good example - Russell auto'ed books are way cheaper than a pic or a ball.

I have an auto'ed version of "The Mick" - also PSA/DNA'ed - and it went for way less than a ball - I paid either 125 or 150$

Dialj · February 10, 2011 3:24PM

Thanks for the heads up. Placed order.

swartz1 · February 10, 2011 10:08PM

thanks - just purchased...

DoctorK · February 10, 2011 10:19PM

Books ordered. Thanks for the information.

Jmhockey23 · February 10, 2011 10:20PM

I'm in for 3....thanks for heads up

zep33 · February 10, 2011 10:41PM

That's great!! Just ordered one.

Thanks a lot

scooter729 · February 10, 2011 11:19PM

How come it's showing up as $16.99 for me? Did you guys buy enough to drive up the price already?!

jeffcbay · February 10, 2011 11:22PM

Yesterday it showed up as $16.99, but then discounted to $9.99.

EchoCanyon · February 10, 2011 11:36PM

<< Thanks for the headsup. In for 3 to get free shipping.

4% cashback via MrRebates also for B&N. I forgot to do this on my order. >>

I did the same -- 3 for free shipping -- and will give two as gifts

EDITED -- I ordered my 3 last night.

nendee · February 10, 2011 11:36PM

Looks like it's no longer for purchase

georgebailey2 · February 10, 2011 11:49PM

I was just on the phone with B & N.

First, I was on-line and trying to order when I realized I should put in my B&N membership number, which I did not have. So I called customer service to get the number and complete my order. Originally, I was going to get 3 copies in order to get free shipping. This is around 10:10 am est. I get the number and the service person says that I would get free shipping regardless. I went to change the order to 2 books (one for my boys to use and one to put away) and the amount changed to the $16.99. So I try the link and refresh, etc. - still $16.99. After a minute, I get manager approval to the $9.17 price.

I recheck the thread and nendee indicates they are sold out. I ask, "Is this now sold out?"

He checks and it appears that there are no more in their allotment. I ask if that means he signs a set amount and that's it or do they complete the orders and he signs that many books so that at some point in the future the orders are fulfilled. He believes it is the former as he cannot even place the order. Furhter, he indicated that it had "sold out" at something like 4:15 am est.

I hope everyone that ordered gets their books.

I, unfortunately, am shut out.

Still waiting for Mullins to provide full story on the Sawchuk Bee Hive, but the thread seems dead.

nendee · February 10, 2011 11:55PM

Right - I called as well and they told me they sold out yesterday. Hopefully all the orders placed yesterday get fulfilled. Yuck - I should have hoped on this earlier!

jeffcbay · February 11, 2011 12:01AM

I only ordered one for my PC.

scooter729 · February 11, 2011 12:28AM

FWIW, it's back up as available at the $16.99 price right now!

Reljac · February 11, 2011 2:10AM

I just put in my purchase! THANK YOU so much for this info!

nendee · February 11, 2011 2:23AM

Awesome - just got one now as well - very cool, thanks guys!

Nascar360 · February 11, 2011 2:38AM

Just got 2 at the 16.99 price. Thanks

georgebailey2 · February 11, 2011 2:57AM

Hello,

I once again called B&N once I saw the last few posts.

All I can say is good luck and I hope you like the book.

The woman I spoke with confirmed my previous conversation with a male representative this morning. While they are still pre-selling the book, the autographed copies are gone.

I let her know that they should get that info up on the web-site.

For nendee, reljac and nascar, I would like to know, come 3/15, whether you receive signed books. That way I'll know whether I should smile smugly or beat my head against the wall.

Nascar360 · February 11, 2011 3:12AM

Will see what happens but the description in my order states autographed? If they are not autographed, I expect them to cancel the order. Either way I win and worth the shot. If not then I will try to get one when he does his book tour. I expect him to come to Charlotte since he played here.

Ironmanfan · February 11, 2011 3:31AM

<< Will see what happens but the description in my order states autographed? If they are not autographed, I expect them to cancel the order. Either way I win and worth the shot. If not then I will try to get one when he does his book tour. I expect him to come to Charlotte since he played here. >>

I'll try to get the book tour dates and post them; I would imagine Charlotte would be on the list of cities visited

Reljac · February 11, 2011 3:34AM

<< Will see what happens but the description in my order states autographed? If they are not autographed, I expect them to cancel the order. Either way I win and worth the shot. If not then I will try to get one when he does his book tour. I expect him to come to Charlotte since he played here. >>

There's not much to lose. My order states 'Autographed Edition'. They have to seperate book IDs based on the one you order, so they won't be sending you an unautographed one that sells for less money. They could always cancel the order. I took advantage of the offer as well to order two books for my kids, so even if they cancel my Hothead order, I got my kids books with Free Shipping!

HotHead Link to both books

slantycouch · February 11, 2011 3:56AM

Not bad even at the $16.99 price. Wish I saw it yesterday for $10! Thanks for the heads up. Neat item.

Stone193 · February 11, 2011 5:10AM

I bought 3 at 28 bucks and free shipping.

I had a thought - I sure hope they don't "Autopen" these suckers.

I went out for a bagel with my son and we were talking about it....

and if they do the autopen thing - it will hit these boards in March like a Lion!!!! And, there will be a mass return - so I'm thinkin Ripken would know better than to have that happen.

Reljac · February 11, 2011 5:15AM

<< I had a thought - I sure hope they don't "Autopen" these suckers.

>>

First thing that came to my mind as well.

Ironmanfan · February 11, 2011 5:34AM

<< 

<< I had a thought - I sure hope they don't "Autopen" these suckers.

>>

First thing that came to my mind as well. >>

Cal is NOT an autopen guy

IMF

Dboneesq · February 11, 2011 5:38AM

<< 

<< 

<< I had a thought - I sure hope they don't "Autopen" these suckers. >>

First thing that came to my mind as well. >>

Cal is NOT an autopen guy
IMF >>

THAT is good to hear!

Dboneesq · February 11, 2011 5:40AM

<< I bought 3 at 28 bucks and free shipping. >>

Mike ... I did the same thing. I hope he signs on the inside page. I'd like to use two of them to get some nice customs made.

ColtsFanInBaltimore · February 11, 2011 9:11AM

Just ordered my 2 books, Receipt says Autographed Edition. Just thinking, what if it is Kevin Cowherd signing the books and not Ripken

Stone193 · February 11, 2011 1:01PM

<< Just ordered my 2 books, Receipt says Autographed Edition. Just thinking, what if it is Kevin Cowherd signing the books and not Ripken >>

That's a good one and misleading fer sure.

If that one happened? Fine.

They get the books back and I buy one on the buck table at B & N in a few months.

mknez · February 11, 2011 1:05PM

Looks like it's 16.99 each now.

Dboneesq · February 12, 2011 9:18AM

I just received an email from Barnes & Noble stating that my order is ready to ship and will be shipped on March 1, 2011. Now it''s time to wait and see.

BunchOBull · February 12, 2011 9:24AM

<< I just received an email from Barnes & Noble stating that my order is ready to ship and will be shipped on March 1, 2011. Now it''s time to wait and see. >>

I received the same message. If IMF thinks it's legit, I'm sold.

otwcards · February 12, 2011 9:37AM

Received my email confirmation for 3 Autographed books this afternoon. Expected ship date noted as 3/1/2011.

craigger · February 22, 2011 3:45AM

just a heads up guys - i am sure these are autographed by the author only. i googled it and saw that the author is doing signings all over currently...there is no way ripken is signing them for $10. I am so confident i have cancelled my 3...

vladguerrero · February 22, 2011 4:21AM

Is Ripken not the author???

Dboneesq · February 22, 2011 4:24AM

I just called the following store and they confirmed that Cal will be at their store on March 14 signing his books. They are selling them for $16.99. I'm keeping my order at 3 for $27.00. They should arrive within 2 weeks. I'll find out then, but I feel pretty good about getting Cal's auto on the book.

Politics & Prose is located at:

5015 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20008
Directions to the store
202-364-1919 • 800-722-0790
202-966-7532 (fax)
books@politics-prose.com

craigger · February 22, 2011 4:27AM

just would be very surprised if it is really true. i probably should have kept the order, though there are still more avail online . they should know that 75% of them will find their way to ebay, which is not what the purpose really is. they would like them in small kids hands, but i doubt more than 25% will be on kids shelves.

Dboneesq · February 22, 2011 4:32AM

Do you really think that the sellers main purpose is to get them in small kids hands or to make $$$$???? Maybe Ripken would like that, but I am sure the publisher and co-author want to make MONEY!!!!!

Cal Ripken signed book $10 on B&amp;N

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Cal Ripken signed book $10 on B&N