tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373792969086619654.post924386405848133449..comments2024-02-28T05:14:52.166-04:00Comments on A Hamsterish Hoard of Dungeons and Dragons: Swords and Wizardry ... frag you very much, Lulu.taicharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02213053468697534564noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373792969086619654.post-1534548927457520742009-04-10T10:16:00.000-03:002009-04-10T10:16:00.000-03:00Hey- this is "printme1 actual" here...just wanted ...Hey- this is "printme1 actual" here...just wanted to follow up on the previous mention.<BR/><BR/>We ship using the Media Mail rate from the USPS. It lets us keep our prices really low. <BR/><BR/>The downside to using Media Mail is that the USPS doesnt set a minimum delivery time for it. <BR/><BR/>Typically, it should take just a few days longer to arrive than a regular first class item, but Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02708947742819161108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373792969086619654.post-57337991773941671002009-04-06T22:56:00.000-03:002009-04-06T22:56:00.000-03:00I live in Canada. I decided to show my old school ...I live in Canada. I decided to show my old school love, and picked up Fight On 1-4, Knockspell ! and the Art of Old School. Shipping for the whole order was somewhere in the range of $50. This is the one AND ONLY time I will buy anything through Lulu.The Badger Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09020950272210873449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373792969086619654.post-59064634815797291552009-04-06T22:20:00.000-03:002009-04-06T22:20:00.000-03:00@Spike Page:The only answer I can come up with is ...@Spike Page:<BR/><BR/>The only answer I can come up with is that we international folk are a Sekrit Source of revenue, given the jacked-up shipping prices.<BR/><BR/>Lulu needs a collective kick in the head -- and that's an interesting pondering re: Alaska.taicharahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02213053468697534564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373792969086619654.post-39036943129561264002009-04-06T19:32:00.000-03:002009-04-06T19:32:00.000-03:00I've gotten a few softbound 'zines and a h...I've gotten a few softbound 'zines and a hardbound S&W Core Rules from Lulu and have been quite happy with both..but yes, I'm in the Continental US. I can see why folks in Canada and overseas are pissed off. <BR/><BR/>What I can't see is why that shipping is so high. Just today I sent out seven identical packages containing CDs. 6 domestic...1 to Canada. The domestic ones costSpike Pagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01815664834043663899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373792969086619654.post-71816592787784140072009-04-06T15:20:00.000-03:002009-04-06T15:20:00.000-03:00@Scot:Good to hear a pleasant story. *grins* But...@Scot:<BR/><BR/>Good to hear a pleasant story. *grins* But -- you're in the States, I'm guessing?<BR/><BR/>Lulu puts the screws to we lot up north, let me assure you.taicharahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02213053468697534564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373792969086619654.post-37284747147596588902009-04-06T15:19:00.000-03:002009-04-06T15:19:00.000-03:00@kaeosdad:I've heard some horrors stories as well;...@kaeosdad:<BR/><BR/>I've heard some horrors stories as well; but also, a goodly number of people who seem happy. So I've been somewhat conflicted.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the link!<BR/><BR/><BR/>@Randall:<BR/><BR/>Looks nice; but -- scanning the thread -- he's made the orders already? I'll keep a weather-eye on the thread, though.<BR/><BR/><BR/>@Chgowiz:<BR/><BR/>Email sent. Thank ye kindly! :3taicharahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02213053468697534564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373792969086619654.post-64305455501434652172009-04-06T15:17:00.000-03:002009-04-06T15:17:00.000-03:00On Thursday, March 26th, I decided to give lulu.co...On Thursday, March 26th, I decided to give lulu.com a try and ordered the softcover version of Labyrinth Lord ($17.95). I chose the cheapest shipping option - media mail shipping ($5.52). Total order was $23.47 and I crossed my fingers. Lulu kept me appraised of order processing status and notified me when the book shipped a few days later. Then, on Friday, April 3rd, it arrived. And it is Scot Drewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02332951265212978863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373792969086619654.post-14055781868829327152009-04-06T14:50:00.000-03:002009-04-06T14:50:00.000-03:00Taichara - if you want, email me offline and we ca...Taichara - if you want, email me offline and we can compare shipping costs. If it's cheaper to ship to me, then to you, I'll be happy to do so.Michael S/Chgowizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052820400496340137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373792969086619654.post-38333632342454366392009-04-06T14:46:00.000-03:002009-04-06T14:46:00.000-03:00I was able to print up very nice OD&D style bo...I was able to print up very nice OD&D style booklets using Acrobat's booklet feature. Cheap and very nice in play. <BR/><BR/>Also, Matt is planning on buying a few copies in bulk and shipping them at a much better rate for those outside the US who want an Lulu-printed copy without Lulu postage. See <A HREF="http://swordsandwizardry.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=774" REL="nofollow">Randallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13879930955049101533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373792969086619654.post-23009645551499575202009-04-06T14:45:00.000-03:002009-04-06T14:45:00.000-03:00I've read of too many bad stories from lulu for me...I've read of too many bad stories from lulu for me to even consider buying print. I'd rather have a pdf to print the pages I want to use, plus I'm never hesitant to write all over printouts.<BR/><BR/>Here's a decent alternative, shipping is cheap(included in the price) but takes foooooreeeever(about a month).<BR/><BR/>http://www.printme1.com/Nopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743719179352388875noreply@blogger.com