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Knopp, Germany

I ordered this book from Amazon in February. 3 times they emailed me that the order would be delayed. Today I got a notice that they are canceling the order because non of their suppliers can get the book.

Is there anyone out there that can help me?

thanks,
owen

8/21/2004 1:00:44 AM

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This happens sometimes with books that are running out of the first printing & the publisher doesn't feel another printing will sell. It makes me nervous since I'd also like to get this book. LOL

I'll check around Owen.

8/21/2004 7:49:23 AM

Knopp, Germany

Danke Steve.

8/21/2004 8:13:29 AM

Western Pa.

I think I ordered mine from HowardDill.com. I just checked the site and it's listed as sold out. Lady Moe, are you out there?

8/21/2004 9:24:43 AM

Hilpoltstein, Bavaria, Germany

Owen, I have this book...bought it in 2000....if you have no chance to get it I could send it to you so that you can read it and maybe do some photocopies out of it...

Martin

8/21/2004 9:24:58 AM

Menomonie, WI ([email protected])

here you go some used ones
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/offer-listing/0968180809/ref=dp_pb_a//002-6947717-6362467?condition=all

8/21/2004 9:56:23 AM

Knopp, Germany

Got it Shannon. Thanks, I've placed my order, hope that all goes well this time.

Thanks all for your answers and offers!

8/21/2004 12:26:31 PM

Knopp, Germany

you will not believe this. another notice of out of stock and cancellation :-(

Thanks for all your help, it just wasn't meant to be.

Martin, I would love to take you up on your offer. Do you have my address?

BTW, if anyone wants to sell a copy, please let me know.

owen

8/24/2004 11:43:14 AM

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Unreal. I'll have Momn check the used books stores around the Yale campus. She has a knack for these things.

8/24/2004 1:39:07 PM

Halifax, Nova Scotia

I was planning on visiting Howard at some point in the next couple of weeks, (it's really nice that I only live 20 minutes away from him!), can't hurt to ask if he's got extra copies kicking around. I'll let you know.

8/24/2004 1:49:10 PM

Aldie, VA

Owen,
Is it the one by Al Kingsbury? If so, here:

http://half.ebay.com/cat/buy/prod.cgi?cpid=3419820&domain_id=1856&meta_id=1

Three copies for sale. I can find more and I'll post those links,kay?

If that's not the right author, let me know. I can usually find these kinds of things.

Roan

8/24/2004 1:57:10 PM

Aldie, VA

Five more here:

http://dogbert.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?imagefield.x=0&cm_re=A*Search+Box*Form&tn=the+pumpkin+king&imagefield.y=0

8/24/2004 1:59:13 PM

Aldie, VA

Dang, link broke. Just go to abebooks.com and search for it.

8/24/2004 1:59:45 PM

Aldie, VA

Hrm, interesting, one listed at Amazon UK

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0889995168/qid=1093370756/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl/202-0209173-1141427

There's no price though, so I suspect it's out of stock. Might be worth a try though.

8/24/2004 2:06:59 PM

Aldie, VA

Okay, hopefully one of those links will yield you a book. Post if it doesn't and all try a deeper search, kay?

I'm the genealogist for the maternal side of my family and I've had to find obscure books quite a few times :)

Hugs!
Roan

8/24/2004 2:12:31 PM

Aldie, VA

Oh, in case you are worried about purchasing from any of these sources: I've ordered from Abe Books several times with no problem at all. I've not used Half.com but have heard others say they've had no problems. That *is* a multi-seller site though, so I would go with Abe first.

Good luck,
Roan

8/24/2004 2:19:58 PM

Aldie, VA

Sorry for all the posts *blush* here's some more. I'm not going to post the links because they are too long and won't come out on here. Just search at:

barnesandnoble.com or bn.com (Barnes and Noble)
or
albris.com (Albris)

Okay, no more posts until I hear that you still can't find it. Heh.
Roan

8/24/2004 2:26:59 PM

Knopp, Germany

Well maybe the third time is the charm. Roan, thank you very much for finding those links. I have placed another order, let's wait and see what happens.....

Steve, thanks for your offer as always.
NSTransplant, if you do visit Mr Dill and he has a copy to sell, I would take it for sure, ask him for an autograph if you don't mind.

Thanks to all, threads like this one are one of the things that make this site so special.

owen

8/25/2004 1:22:28 AM

Aldie, VA

Crossing my fingers for you, Owen!

Hugs,
Roan

8/25/2004 10:19:34 AM

Nova Scotia

Hi! Just seen your post about the Pumpkin King. Yes, we do have some here at the farm if you're still interested. You can let me know. I was tidying up a back room and found a box of them. Will change the sold out on the website. Thanks for your interest.

Diana (Howard's daughter)

8/25/2004 3:53:03 PM

Www.extremepumpkinstore.com

I have a copy, read once willing to sell fer $4 and postage.
Tom

8/26/2004 7:23:03 PM

Www.extremepumpkinstore.com

Sold

8/27/2004 8:32:52 AM

Knopp, Germany

Diana,

Thank you very much for posting. I will contact you personally via email.

owen

8/27/2004 8:47:05 AM