Thread: Getting a copy of Goins to the UK

Originally Posted by peg20

I live in the UK. I would like to get a copy of Goins' Encyclopedia of Cutlery Markings. I can't find anywhere in the UK that has it. The only company in the US that responded to my enquiries was Knife World Publications. They want $27.95 for the book, but $35.40 for Global Priority Mail. :-O

Does anybody know of a source in the UK or a cheaper way of getting it here?

I was going to make the same "I'll ship it to you" offer as others have made, but you're right- by the time you pay for two postages, you'll be spending about the same.

Consider: If the Goins' hadn't self-published, if this book had been published by one of the educational imprints, it would have been priced at $50, or more. Would you want the book if it was selling at $50? If so, then consider the "postage" as being a reasonable $13.35.

["mbaglio100: justifying exorbitant expenditures on straight razor porn since 2010"]

Originally Posted by mbaglio100

If the Goins' hadn't self-published, if this book had been published by one of the educational imprints, it would have been priced at $50, or more. Would you want the book if it was selling at $50? If so, then consider the "postage" as being a reasonable $13.35.

["mbaglio100: justifying exorbitant expenditures on straight razor porn since 2010"]

It's justifying buying it at all that I am having a problem with -- doubling the price when I add on postage is just making it all the harder, but I know exactly where you're coming from ;-)

I live in the US and I finally bit the bullet and bought a copy. For me it ended up being worth it because it did clear up some stuff on Hen & Rooster among others. I collect pocket knives too and the book was written more for knife collectors than razor aficionados IMHO. It doesn't have info on every company but it does have quite a bit. Chances are just posting a request for info on a particular razor will bring as much or more info than you'll get for your hard earned $ if you buy the book.

You are probably right

Got mine off ebay (u.s.)
Maybe one of those vendors might work, if ebay uk doesn't have