Thread: Getting a copy of Goins to the UK

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 must say I'm really surprised that none of those evil piraters have put a copy online yet. God knows I've looked ( just so I can narc them out) I should add I bought my copy on Saturday and they charged me like $16 for shipping.

You could purchase one and have it sent to my address & then I can send it to you for ACTUAL cost. If interested, PM me. You may also consider Amazon.com.
Scott

If it is $16 in the US, then it doesn't sound like I will save much by having it posted on. Hmm.. will have to rethink this...

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

I rented mine out from my school's library. Before I send it back I think I'll just scan most of it - is that even legal?

Even if yours doesn't have it maybe it's possible to get from an inter-library loan