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 Apr 25 2010, 08:20 AM
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Jun 15 2010, 12:59 PM
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 reading time!  This post has been edited by lunalovegood: Jun 15 2010, 01:04 PM |
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Jun 22 2010, 02:29 AM
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1,689 posts Joined: Mar 2009 From: Probation?
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hey, here's a good question - would you buy an out of print rare 1st edition hardcover or wait for the paperback? The hardcover costs RM100 , the paperback is potentially RM30. But it's rare, hard to find and you know it's the author's best work.
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Jun 23 2010, 06:21 PM
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QUOTE(spacelion @ Jun 22 2010, 02:29 AM) hey, here's a good question - would you buy an out of print rare 1st edition hardcover or wait for the paperback? The hardcover costs RM100 , the paperback is potentially RM30. But it's rare, hard to find and you know it's the author's best work. depends on the title. if like Harry Potter, i picked the hardcover version because i wont wait. but the others i just go for paperback, easier to read while lying down   |
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Jun 27 2010, 02:21 AM
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QUOTE(spacelion @ Jun 22 2010, 02:29 AM) hey, here's a good question - would you buy an out of print rare 1st edition hardcover or wait for the paperback? The hardcover costs RM100 , the paperback is potentially RM30. But it's rare, hard to find and you know it's the author's best work. think u kinda answered it urself... seems like u really want it...i'd say go get it... especially if it's on promo ^^ i would... if it's one of my fav author+ want to collect |
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Jul 5 2010, 02:45 AM
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Go for it!
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Jul 25 2010, 11:48 AM
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QUOTE(lunalovegood @ Jun 15 2010, 12:59 PM) reading time! QUOTE(spacelion @ Jun 22 2010, 02:29 AM) hey, here's a good question - would you buy an out of print rare 1st edition hardcover or wait for the paperback? The hardcover costs RM100 , the paperback is potentially RM30. But it's rare, hard to find and you know it's the author's best work. I might be a little late but yea, go for it! |
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Jul 27 2010, 02:58 PM
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111 posts Joined: Jul 2006 From: Soviet Putrajaya
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oh the lost symbol paperback is out already. nice.
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Aug 21 2010, 12:56 AM
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Aloha.
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Sep 3 2010, 07:42 PM
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111 posts Joined: Jul 2006 From: Soviet Putrajaya
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repotin from karachi,pakistan. the books here are pretty cheap, i bought at the hotel's bookstore a sherlock holmes complete novels and stories volume one for 400rupees after discount. oh yeah, 100rupees = myr2.7. do the math. most of the paperbacks at the bookstore are around 400 - 500 rupees.
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Oct 5 2010, 08:59 PM
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QUOTE(lunalovegood @ Sep 3 2010, 07:42 PM) repotin from karachi,pakistan. the books here are pretty cheap, i bought at the hotel's bookstore a sherlock holmes complete novels and stories volume one for 400rupees after discount. oh yeah, 100rupees = myr2.7. do the math. most of the paperbacks at the bookstore are around 400 - 500 rupees. sounds like book heaven over there |
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Oct 7 2010, 02:55 PM
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QUOTE(lunalovegood @ Sep 3 2010, 07:42 PM) repotin from karachi,pakistan. the books here are pretty cheap, i bought at the hotel's bookstore a sherlock holmes complete novels and stories volume one for 400rupees after discount. oh yeah, 100rupees = myr2.7. do the math. most of the paperbacks at the bookstore are around 400 - 500 rupees. Wah!! Can you please help me to buy Sherlock Holmes collection also?? It costs a bomb here.. I am staying at KL btw. I think the postage will cost few hundred times more than the book cost.  |
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Oct 15 2010, 08:27 PM
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haha. see if i can find it. right now even better,i've discovered that they have sunday bazaar here, where they sell second hand goods, lots of 2nd hand books can be found here.
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Oct 16 2010, 06:10 PM
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12,275 posts Joined: Dec 2005 From: KL
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QUOTE(spacelion @ Jun 22 2010, 02:29 AM) hey, here's a good question - would you buy an out of print rare 1st edition hardcover or wait for the paperback? The hardcover costs RM100 , the paperback is potentially RM30. But it's rare, hard to find and you know it's the author's best work. Only if you are a fan of the author which I think you are. |
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Oct 18 2010, 08:24 AM
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617 posts Joined: Feb 2006 From: Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA 
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Halu y'all..
I forgot the existence of this sub forum only to realize it's in my signature... haiz... |
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Oct 19 2010, 09:48 AM
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QUOTE(budakjahat @ Oct 18 2010, 08:24 AM) Halu y'all.. lolI forgot the existence of this sub forum only to realize it's in my signature... haiz... are there much regular spammers in here? |
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 Oct 19 2010, 12:04 PM
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617 posts Joined: Feb 2006 From: Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA
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QUOTE(toxicure @ Oct 19 2010, 09:48 AM) lol There's a few regulars here and there... are there much regular spammers in here? |
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Oct 25 2010, 04:25 AM
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QUOTE(budakjahat @ Oct 18 2010, 08:24 AM) Halu y'all.. hahaha I forgot the existence of this sub forum only to realize it's in my signature... haiz...  QUOTE(toxicure @ Oct 19 2010, 09:48 AM) lol are there much regular spammers in here? QUOTE(budakjahat @ Oct 19 2010, 12:04 PM) There's a few regulars here and there... i'm trying to be a regular,but....  now that i'm a neet, i finally have the chance to catch up with my reading, though even when i'm busy back then, if i got my hands on a good book, there's no stopping me. This post has been edited by lunalovegood: Oct 25 2010, 04:30 AM |
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Oct 29 2010, 03:32 PM
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QUOTE(budakjahat @ Oct 19 2010, 12:04 PM) There's a few regulars here and there... QUOTE(lunalovegood @ Oct 25 2010, 04:25 AM) hahaha oh well, of coz i'll jz assume it's coz we're all too bz reading to hang around here. i'm trying to be a regular,but.... now that i'm a neet, i finally have the chance to catch up with my reading, though even when i'm busy back then, if i got my hands on a good book, there's no stopping me. nowadays i can't keep up with my magazines at home already. still a bunch of novels left to read =/ |
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Jan 7 2011, 07:47 AM
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QUOTE(lunalovegood @ Sep 3 2010, 07:42 PM) repotin from karachi,pakistan. the books here are pretty cheap, i bought at the hotel's bookstore a sherlock holmes complete novels and stories volume one for 400rupees after discount. oh yeah, 100rupees = myr2.7. do the math. most of the paperbacks at the bookstore are around 400 - 500 rupees. Hi lunalovegood.Wow. That is a pretty good deal. Looks like you gonna enjoy your life there. |
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