Dej 17 Posted April 23, 2011 (edited) Thanks to a timely nod from the above mentioned 'thoroughly decent fellow' , I have at last acquired a copy of 'High in the Empty Blue' (which I've been after for years but failed to find at an affordable figure) at a few pounds above the jacket price of the library copy I've renewed five times!. Cheers Lou, that's made my Easter, if not my year. I'm happier than a Prince in... ah, well, yes, leave it at that, nudge, nudge, wink, wink, say no more, know what I mean... etc'. Edited April 23, 2011 by Dej Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted April 23, 2011 The good things come to those who treasure them. Congratulations, Dej - the book has found you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Javito1986 14 Posted April 23, 2011 Funny you should mention this, just this morning a new bid for it went live on Ebay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290558765733&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_500wt_1043). I've got it on my watch list and will be monitoring. Here's hoping! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dej 17 Posted April 24, 2011 Funny you should mention this, just this morning a new bid for it went live on Ebay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290558765733&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_500wt_1043). I've got it on my watch list and will be monitoring. Here's hoping! That's a even nicer price, good luck with that Javito. I hope you get it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAF_Louvert 101 Posted April 24, 2011 . Dej, that is wonderful! Glad you were able to claim that book for your very own and at the low starting price. Plus, it won't have to travel too far to find you. Javito, that must be a new eBay listing, and nice to see that you've found it, (you were the next one on my list to start watching for a bargain-priced copy of HITEB). I see the seller will only ship to the US so that may keep the price down. However, while it is a very low starting number, it's unfortunate that someone has already bid on it. That usually results in a much higher final price. But I'll keep my fingers crossed for you Sir. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Javito1986 14 Posted April 24, 2011 I have it set to inform me whenever it goes up for sale on Ebay, so even if I don't luck out this time I'm sure I'll get it eventually... just gotta keep at it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dej 17 Posted April 24, 2011 I have it set to inform me whenever it goes up for sale on Ebay, so even if I don't luck out this time I'm sure I'll get it eventually... just gotta keep at it In my experience that eBay function tends to be a bit slow so it's worth doing a manual double check on a regular basis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted April 24, 2011 (edited) I work with Ebay like this: I fix for myself the max. price I would pay for this item, and enter that price in my bid. The bid will NOT go to that maximum now, but only raise about 50 Cent or 1 Euro per bidder. If another person has bid a max. of 30,- Euro, and my maximum was 50,- Euro, the bid will still only raise to 31,- Euro. If no other person bids, I'll get it for 31,- Euro now. If anyone goes higher than my maximum of 50,- Euro, I lost it. But I never check again. I only look in there again, when the time of the auction is over. That way I cannot gamble, and I also save a lot of time and nerves. Edited April 24, 2011 by Olham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UK_Widowmaker 571 Posted April 25, 2011 I'm always very happy to give a rousing Hip Hip Horray for Mr Lou! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dej 17 Posted April 28, 2011 HITEB arrived today. Was described as 'Very Good' but is in fact in near pristine condition. So I'm even happier. Yay! And a day off tomorrow to indulge in my very own copy. It's definitely one of those 'must haves'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAF_Louvert 101 Posted April 28, 2011 . That is great Dej! Now, if you send an email to Alex he will, I am sure, send you a signed card you can place in the front of your new treasure Sir. He did that for me, and for JFM, and for many others no doubt. He is a very decent chap. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Javito1986 14 Posted April 29, 2011 1 more day until my Ebay auction ends. I'm watching it like a hawk, still no bids since day 1 but I have no doubt some crafty fellows will show up in the last 10 seconds or so... I'll be ready! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAF_Louvert 101 Posted April 29, 2011 . Good luck Javito, I hope you can get it for that opening price. If you do it will be the bargain supreme for that volume. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Javito1986 14 Posted May 6, 2011 High in the Empty Blue arrived today. Dear god it's beautiful, I had no idea it was so... huge! And the cover art is just gorgeous. Oh man I can't wait to open up this baby. p.s. Lou I did as you said with the dryer sheets on Flying Old Planes' smokey smell, worked like a charm. Now it smells actually rather nice heh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAF_Louvert 101 Posted May 6, 2011 . Javito, you are going to thoroughly enjoy HITEB. And glad the dryer sheets did the trick. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
