<< <i>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... >>
I think that would be a great idea. Much more interesting than a signed book, and the rest of the book is still in tact and useful. Can't beat that price too.
<< <i>Would it be horrible of me to take Cal's signature and have Doran make a cut auto for me? I'd really like that and for $10 I thought it was a steal. >>
Why do you think I bought three? That is a GREAT idea!
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<< <i>Would it be horrible of me to take Cal's signature and have Doran make a cut auto for me? I'd really like that and for $10 I thought it was a steal. >>
<< <i>Would it be horrible of me to take Cal's signature and have Doran make a cut auto for me? I'd really like that and for $10 I thought it was a steal. >>
Why do you think I bought three? That is a GREAT idea! >>
As did I.
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<< <i>ust 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... >>
I know IronManFan reported this on another thread about 2 - 3 weeks ago.
Just a reminder to my fellow NEW YAWKAS and to YOUSE GUYS IN JOISEY:
Cal Ripken will be signing his book tomorrow as follows:
Tuesday, March 1, 2011 • 1:00 PM >>Borders – Manhattan - Columbus Circle 10 Columbus Circle | New York, NY | 212.823.9775
STAY HEALTHY!
Doug
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Here is the entire signing schedule thus far.....Cal told me Friday evening that this book ("Hot Head") is the first of three in a series and depending on how these books sell will determine if there will be more in the future:
March 1 NY ( B&N – Columbus Circle )
March 6 Orlando – ESPN Disney
March 9 Philly (Children’s Book World – 17 Station Road, Haverford, PA)
March 10 Ripken Stadium
March 14 DC ( Politics & Prose – 5015 Conn. Ave. NW DC )
Hope as many of you can make it to one of these as possible.
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<< <i>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... >>
I just saw the above post last evening and thought it was odd that a co-author would be doing book signings, especially when a personality such as Cal Ripken Jr. was the headlining author. I did a Google search and could not find anything on ANY Cowherd book signings (let alone "all over" as Craigger described). Knowing that I may not be the best at "googling," I decided the next best thing would be to contact Cowherd himself at The Baltimore Sun and ask him for his "book signing schedule." (BTW, the book was only released to the public on March 1st)
His response:
"Bill, I'll be doing a signing with Cal at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen at 7 p.m. March 10. Hope you can make it. Thanks, Kevin"
Craigger, please show the board the listings you found for Cowherd signing "all over."
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I'm tempted to pile on and say the co-author / ghostwriter usually isn't the one to do the book signings or be the one autographing the books.
I'm sure for the guy who cancelled his order, these books won't be that hard to find [autographed], just FYI.
I found one of Ripken Jr.'s 'older' instructional books for $6 at a discount book store at an outlet mall once - it was autographed in blue Sharpie inside.
<< <i>I'm sure for the guy who cancelled his order, these books won't be that hard to find [autographed], just FYI. >>
I think most will agree with you that you will be able to find these books later on ... but NOT at the $9.00 price.
STAY HEALTHY!
Doug
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Got some information from the Philly signing last night from my cousin. She braved the winds and 40 degree weather while standing in line for 2 hours. Cal did not personalize any books. He did take pictures with the kids. He stayed and signed books for everyone but I would expect that from Cal being the class act he is.
<< <i>Got some information from the Philly signing last night from my cousin. She braved the winds and 40 degree weather while standing in line for 2 hours. Cal did not personalize any books. He did take pictures with the kids. He stayed and signed books for everyone but I would expect that from Cal being the class act he is. >>
He doesn't personalize at these type events just because they need to keep the lines moving .........(not to mention that he takes the time to take pictures with everyone who wishes one)
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<< <i>I removed my email and name from the emails but just sent the question to Kevin and received a reply in 15 minutes!
From: XXX Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2011 11:05 AM To: Cowherd, Kevin Subject: Hothead (Autographed Edition)
Dear Kevin,
Could you please confirm if the book (offered at Barnes & Noble - link below) is signed by you or Cal Ripken Jr.? The description on the website did not make it clear. I am very excited to read the book. If you would be so kind to reply, it would be greatly appreciated.
OK guys - rookie mistake. it basically cost me a book. i have repurchased (2) at $16, instead of my original (3) @ $9.99! In future i will definitely listen to the board's suggestions before making a move like that!
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<< <i>OK guys - rookie mistake. it basically cost me a book. i have repurchased (2) at $16, instead of my original (3) @ $9.99! In future i will definitely listen to the board's suggestions before making a move like that! >>
Oh, if only my rookie mistakes were so small.
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<< <i>OK guys - rookie mistake. it basically cost me a book. i have repurchased (2) at $16, instead of my original (3) @ $9.99! In future i will definitely listen to the board's suggestions before making a move like that! >>
what about your statement about Cowherd signing the books "all over "(google search)? Why throw such a BS statement out to a group of good guys?
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Went to signing at Ripken Stadium, 1st in line, Stood there for 2 hrs with my 2 daughters. Ripken signed and Kevin Cowherd signed at another table if you wanted him, too. Had books signed by him also. Great guys, Ripken would sign for about 10 people, stop, get down and take a photo with you, and go back and sign for another group of 10. He even chatted with you. Class act
We apologize, but due to an unexpected delay, we are unable to ship the item(s) listed below in the time frame we stated in our previous email. We anticipate that your item(s) will be shipped within the next 1-5 business days. (Please note: business days are Monday through Friday, excluding holidays observed by the Post Office.) As always, you will not be charged until this item(s) ships from our warehouse.
However, if you would like to cancel this portion of your order, you may do so online.
Please accept our sincere apologies for the delay.
-- Barnes & Noble
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<< <i>I think I got something like that - didn't give it much thought. It's not like I'm waiting for a kidney or anything. >>
AH, but if you were waiting for some periodontal treatment I bet you would be nervous! LOL
STAY HEALTHY!
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Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
We apologize, but due to an unexpected delay, we are unable to ship the item(s) listed below in the time frame we stated in our previous email. We anticipate that your item(s) will be shipped within the next 1-5 business days. (Please note: business days are Monday through Friday, excluding holidays observed by the Post Office.) As always, you will not be charged until this item(s) ships from our warehouse.
However, if you would like to cancel this portion of your order, you may do so online.
Please accept our sincere apologies for the delay.
-- Barnes & Noble >>
And now a new message this morning (Monday) stating another 30 day "delay"? Why do I get the feeling a dealer has intercepted these before Barnes and Noble received them?
Just got the "30 day delay" as well - make sure you go into your order and select "I still want this" within like 24 hours; otherwise, your order will cancel. Seems like a shady way to handle this. Maybe they shouldn't sell items they don't have.
My guess is there were probably way too many orders placed and there trying to thin out the list by hoping many orders will be cancelled by people not checking there email enough.
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this is their way of weassling outta the 9.99 deal, this is what i got this morn,,,j
***Unfortunately, the merchandise listed below has been further delayed.
We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to fulfill your order soon. To keep your order open, we must have your approval for a 30-Day Order Extension. Unfortunately, if we don't get approval from you for the extension within the next 24 hours, we'll have to cancel this part of your order.
To approve a 30-Day Order Extension, follow these easy steps: 1. Go to http://www.bn.com/orderstatus and sign in under View Order History. 2. Click on the order number. 3. Click on the "I Still Want This" link next to each item.
Please accept our sincere apologies for the delay.
I really only got these for the flip and to keep one, I canceled my 3, when I initially clicked to keep my order they sent me this message...
We have received your approval of a 30-Day Order Extension for the merchandise listed below. The merchandise is still temporarily out of stock, but we expect to acquire it within 30 days. As soon as it arrives, we will provide you with a shipping date.
...doesn't sound too promising considering I already paid 5 weeks ago.
<< <i>Once again, corporate America demonstrates how ethically challenged it is, has always been, and will continue to be. >>
Well, corporations are made up of people, not robots. I'm never surprised that they act just like people.
Quite the great scam they are running though on the opt-in. I wonder how many people may not even SEE the email before the 24 hour window closes.
"I, for one, welcome our robot overlords."
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<< <i> ...doesn't sound too promising considering I already paid 5 weeks ago.
movin' on... I blame Cal >>
they didnt charge me yet, they say they wont until it ships,,j >>
lol, i realized that after I canceled, weird because I actually used Paypal as payment, I looked through my Paypal account and it was never charged. sooo... i didn't get any money "back" but and the same time i would have canceled regardless.
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<< <i>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... >>
Oops... you still sure about that? lol
https://www.psacard.com/psasetregistry/pdub1819/othersets/6204
<< <i>Would it be horrible of me to take Cal's signature and have Doran make a cut auto for me? I'd really like that and for $10 I thought it was a steal. >>
Why do you think I bought three? That is a GREAT idea!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
<< <i>It is rumored he is going to sign 2632 consecutive books and then stop there.
Only if there's a convenient power outage in the middle
Tabe
<< <i>Would it be horrible of me to take Cal's signature and have Doran make a cut auto for me? I'd really like that and for $10 I thought it was a steal. >>
Sounds like a great idea actually!
<< <i>
<< <i>Would it be horrible of me to take Cal's signature and have Doran make a cut auto for me? I'd really like that and for $10 I thought it was a steal. >>
Why do you think I bought three? That is a GREAT idea! >>
As did I.
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<< <i>ust 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...
>>
This may go down (in history) with the Titanic.
Just a reminder to my fellow NEW YAWKAS and to YOUSE GUYS IN JOISEY:
Cal Ripken will be signing his book tomorrow as follows:
Tuesday, March 1, 2011 • 1:00 PM
>>Borders – Manhattan - Columbus Circle
10 Columbus Circle | New York, NY | 212.823.9775
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Here is the entire signing schedule thus far.....Cal told me Friday evening that this book ("Hot Head") is the first of three in a series and depending on how these books sell will determine if there will be more in the future:
March 1 NY ( B&N – Columbus Circle )
March 6 Orlando – ESPN Disney
March 9 Philly (Children’s Book World – 17 Station Road, Haverford, PA)
March 10 Ripken Stadium
March 14 DC ( Politics & Prose – 5015 Conn. Ave. NW DC )
Hope as many of you can make it to one of these as possible.
IMF
nm - website now says available March 15th
<< <i>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... >>
I just saw the above post last evening and thought it was odd that a co-author would be doing book signings, especially when a personality such as Cal Ripken Jr. was the headlining author. I did a Google search and could not find anything on ANY Cowherd book signings (let alone "all over" as Craigger described). Knowing that I may not be the best at "googling," I decided the next best thing would be to contact Cowherd himself at The Baltimore Sun and ask him for his "book signing schedule." (BTW, the book was only released to the public on March 1st)
His response:
"Bill, I'll be doing a signing with Cal at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen at 7 p.m. March 10. Hope you can make it.
Thanks,
Kevin"
Craigger, please show the board the listings you found for Cowherd signing "all over."
IMF
I'm sure for the guy who cancelled his order, these books won't be that hard to find [autographed], just FYI.
I found one of Ripken Jr.'s 'older' instructional books for $6 at a discount book store at an outlet mall once - it was autographed in blue Sharpie inside.
<< <i>I'm sure for the guy who cancelled his order, these books won't be that hard to find [autographed], just FYI. >>
I think most will agree with you that you will be able to find these books later on ... but NOT at the $9.00 price.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
<< <i>Got some information from the Philly signing last night from my cousin. She braved the winds and 40 degree weather while standing in line for 2 hours. Cal did not personalize any books. He did take pictures with the kids. He stayed and signed books for everyone but I would expect that from Cal being the class act he is. >>
He doesn't personalize at these type events just because they need to keep the lines moving .........(not to mention that he takes the time to take pictures with everyone who wishes one)
<< <i>I removed my email and name from the emails but just sent the question to Kevin and received a reply in 15 minutes!
From: XXX
Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2011 11:05 AM
To: Cowherd, Kevin
Subject: Hothead (Autographed Edition)
Dear Kevin,
Could you please confirm if the book (offered at Barnes & Noble - link below) is signed by you or Cal Ripken Jr.? The description on the website did not make it clear. I am very excited to read the book. If you would be so kind to reply, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your time.
Best Wishes,
XXX
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/books/product.aspx?EAN=9781423151685&x=#TABS
XXX, the book is not signed by me. But it is signed by Cal.
Thanks,
Kevin >>
If you don't know it by now, Cal NEVER disappoints!
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<< <i>OK guys - rookie mistake. it basically cost me a book. i have repurchased (2) at $16, instead of my original (3) @ $9.99! In future i will definitely listen to the board's suggestions before making a move like that! >>
Oh, if only my rookie mistakes were so small.
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<< <i>OK guys - rookie mistake. it basically cost me a book. i have repurchased (2) at $16, instead of my original (3) @ $9.99! In future i will definitely listen to the board's suggestions before making a move like that! >>
what about your statement about Cowherd signing the books "all over "(google search)? Why throw such a BS statement out to a group of good guys?
Dear Douglas,
We apologize, but due to an unexpected delay, we are unable to ship the item(s) listed below in the time frame we stated in our previous email. We anticipate that your item(s) will be shipped within the next 1-5 business days. (Please note: business days are Monday through Friday, excluding holidays observed by the Post Office.) As always, you will not be charged until this item(s) ships from our warehouse.
However, if you would like to cancel this portion of your order, you may do so online.
Please accept our sincere apologies for the delay.
-- Barnes & Noble
Doug
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It's not like I'm waiting for a kidney or anything.
<< <i>I think I got something like that - didn't give it much thought.
It's not like I'm waiting for a kidney or anything.
AH, but if you were waiting for some periodontal treatment I bet you would be nervous! LOL
Doug
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<< <i>
<< <i>I think I got something like that - didn't give it much thought.
It's not like I'm waiting for a kidney or anything.
AH, but if you were waiting for some periodontal treatment I bet you would be nervous! LOL >>
Now that's funny!
<< <i>Anybody else get a similar message?
Dear Douglas,
We apologize, but due to an unexpected delay, we are unable to ship the item(s) listed below in the time frame we stated in our previous email. We anticipate that your item(s) will be shipped within the next 1-5 business days. (Please note: business days are Monday through Friday, excluding holidays observed by the Post Office.) As always, you will not be charged until this item(s) ships from our warehouse.
However, if you would like to cancel this portion of your order, you may do so online.
Please accept our sincere apologies for the delay.
-- Barnes & Noble >>
And now a new message this morning (Monday) stating another 30 day "delay"? Why do I get the feeling a dealer has intercepted these before Barnes and Noble received them?
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***Unfortunately, the merchandise listed below has been further delayed.
We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to fulfill your order soon. To keep your order open, we must have your approval for a 30-Day Order Extension. Unfortunately, if we don't get approval from you for the extension within the next 24 hours, we'll have to cancel this part of your order.
To approve a 30-Day Order Extension, follow these easy steps:
1. Go to http://www.bn.com/orderstatus and sign in under View Order History.
2. Click on the order number.
3. Click on the "I Still Want This" link next to each item.
Please accept our sincere apologies for the delay.
-- Barnes & Noble
To review your order status, click http://www.bn.com/orderstatus.
We have received your approval of a 30-Day Order Extension for the merchandise listed below. The merchandise is still temporarily out of stock, but we expect to acquire it within 30 days. As soon as it arrives, we will provide you with a shipping date.
...doesn't sound too promising considering I already paid 5 weeks ago.
movin' on... I blame Cal
oh well, I can wait
<< <i>
...doesn't sound too promising considering I already paid 5 weeks ago.
movin' on... I blame Cal
they didnt charge me yet, they say they wont until it ships,,j
<< <i>Once again, corporate America demonstrates how ethically challenged it is, has always been, and will continue to be. >>
Well, corporations are made up of people, not robots. I'm never surprised that they act just like people.
Quite the great scam they are running though on the opt-in. I wonder how many people may not even SEE the email before the 24 hour window closes.
"I, for one, welcome our robot overlords."
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<< <i>
<< <i>
...doesn't sound too promising considering I already paid 5 weeks ago.
movin' on... I blame Cal
they didnt charge me yet, they say they wont until it ships,,j >>
lol, i realized that after I canceled, weird because I actually used Paypal as payment, I looked through my Paypal account and it was never charged. sooo... i didn't get any money "back" but and the same time i would have canceled regardless.
Feb 11, 2011 Pending Balance Payment Placed Details -$13.73 USD
Feb 22, 2011 Pending Balance Payment Removed ... $13.73 USD
Original Order:
Total Payment: -$13.73 USD
$0.00 USD
I ordered at the $16.99 price and have not received any delay emails from B&N...
<< <i>Did only people that ordered at the $9.99 price get these emails?
I ordered at the $16.99 price and have not received any delay emails from B&N... >>
Yes, I ordered 3 for 9.99 (free shipping) and got both messages.