This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Philippa_E Surnames: Robinson Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.robinson/10245/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have recently been told why Amazon.com lists this book as "Out of print/limited availability". It seems that the listing on Amazon will say 'in stock' only if I nominate the title for the advantage scheme. This means that Amazon will take a commission on sales of 60% in the UK and 55% in the US. The majority of clients cannot afford this hit. So I repeat - Amazon has to get it from the UK in any case so why not go direct to the UK distributors at http://www.ypdbooks.com/biography/504-the-saga-of-the-robinsons-YPD00471.html ? All the best, Philippa Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

I just ordered the book from ypdbooks.com several days ago. Got an e-mail the next day telling me that it is in the mail. They figure app. five business days for receipt. So far, I'm quite pleased. I like Amazon to buy from but it can take anywhere from five days to 20 to get a book. Looks like ypd does better service and it's international shipping! Shirley aumbre@earthlink.net Subject: [ROBINSON] Obtaining "The Saga of the Robinsons". > > Message Board Post: > > I have recently been told why Amazon.com lists this book as "Out of > print/limited availability". It seems that the listing on Amazon will say > 'in stock' only if I nominate the title for the advantage scheme. This > means that Amazon will take a commission on sales of 60% in the UK and 55% > in the US. The majority of clients cannot afford this hit. > > So I repeat - Amazon has to get it from the UK in any case so why not go > direct to the UK distributors at > http://www.ypdbooks.com/biography/504-the-saga-of-the-robinsons-YPD00471.html ? > All the best, Philippa