book group buy... which book?

[ScottM]

JCIWLSN works for a book distributor and is able to get a 44% employee discount.
Management has given her the ok to extend it for a one time buy for the BRS.

suggestions are open to what book?

i would like to see:
Aquatic Systems Engineering: Devices and How They Function" by P. R. Escobal.

here are a few links to RC about prior book discussions

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=295676&highlight=book
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=308741&highlight=book
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=294637&highlight=book
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=142691&highlight=book

[Richard]

How about the 3 volume set Corals of the World by Veron

[dad300]

Being a relative newbie. I would love to have one of the books that describes different corals/ fish etc. JM2cents

[weege1]

How about the 3 volume set Corals of the World by Veron


I second that!!!! :D

[Scuba_Dave]

Dang 44% off!!! Let's buy 'em all!! :D

[fawkes027]

I'd grab a set of the coral books.

[littlep93056]

i'm in, unless you choose a book i already have

[ScottM]

I second that!!!! :D
first one i checked. don't have it but jackie is looking into it.

[jackie]

How about the 3 volume set Corals of the World by Veron
Unfortunately that book is not in our database but we do business with that publisher. I'll find out next week if it can be ordered. Hope so, I'd like the book too.

Any second choices?

[Ken2001]

Vernon's a good choice. Also, what about Sven & Fossa's 4 vol reef keeping guide? I've got them and think they're great. Finally, a book that I'll be buying, even though I'm nominally getting out of the hobby for a while: Michael's Basslets, Dottybacks & Hawkfish, vol II of his series on reef fish -
http://www.microcosm-books.com/html/ReefFishes2.html

Ken

[jackie]

Ok, I'll look into those next week. An ISBN number would really be helpful:)

[Daragon]

I'm in on any book you go with. I need to broaden my library.

[Richard]

How about Invertbrates by Sprung?
Giant Clams by knop?
Reef Aquarium vol. 1&2 by Delbeek and Sprung?

[SherryQ]

I would love Veron's coral 3 volume set or S. Michael's Reef Fishes part 2 book.

Thanks Jackie for looking into this!

[ScottM]

Aquatic Systems Engineering: Devices and How They Function" by P. R. Escobal
ISBN: 1888381108

Basslets, Dottybacks and Hawkfishes: Plus Seven More Aqarium Fish Families with Expert Captive Care Advice for the Marine Aquarist
ISBN: 1890087335

Corals of the World, Vol. 1, 2, 3 (in Slip Cover)
ISBN: 0642322368

Invertebrates: A Quick Reference Guide
ISBN: 1883693004

The Modern Coral Reef Aquarium (Modern Coral Reef Aquarium)
ISBN: 3928819291

The Modern Coral Reef Aquarium (Vol. 2) (The Modern Coral Reef Aquarium)
ISBN: 3928819232

The Modern Coral Reef Aquarium Vol # 3
ISBN: 3928819283

The Modern Coral Reef Aquarium Vol. #4
ISBN: 3928819224

A Practical Guide to Corals for the Reef Aquarium
ASIN: 0945738994

Giant Clams: A Comprehensive Guide to the Identification and Care of Tridacnid Clams
ISBN: 3921684234

The Reef Aquarium: A Comprehensive Guide to the Identification and Care of Tropical Marine Invertebrates (Volume 1)
ISBN: 1883693128

The Reef Aquarium: A Comprehensive Guide to the Identification and Care of Tropical Marine Invertebrates (Vol 2)
ISBN: 1883693136

and a few cover pics:
http://www.coralfarms.com/books.htm

[jackie]

Wow, thanks for the ISBN's Scott, that was a lot of work! It'll help going through the database much quicker and making sure I have the right book.

Some really great choices. I'll check availability on all of the books your interested in - some of these are in stock and some need to be ordered. I"ll also post the price which includes the discount. There is no S/H, the discounted price is the 'delivered' price. I won't need payment until the books are delivered (we'll work that out at a later date).:)

[jackie]

Hi guys,

Sorry I haven't gotten to this, it's been one personal/family emergency after another. I'll try and work on this over the weekend into next week....:)

[littlep93056]

Cool , always need new books

[ScottM]

Hi guys,

Sorry I haven't gotten to this, it's been one personal/family emergency after another. I'll try and work on this over the weekend into next week....:)

can we have more than one book or is it only for a single title group buy?

[etszoo]

A little late getting into this one, but I am definitely interested.
Thanks Jackie!
Eric

[jackie]

Scott, I was thinking the same thing, we don't necessarily have to stick with one particular title as it may be harder to get 20+ copies of one book if inventory is low although it can be backordered in most cases. I'd like to see people get the book they're most interested in.

It's a little more work so I'm going to run it for the next month to let everyone get their choices in which will allow me to fill out the forms that I need to turn in. Book orders are submitted by the company by 3:00pm on Tuesday's to allow for delivery on a Friday.

Once the book is delivered, it will be invoiced to me and deducted from my next paycheck(every 2 weeks). Paypal would be ideal (I'll have to figure out how that works).

I'm not sure how I'm going to get these books to you:eek: - maybe we'll have an August meeting?

So anyone who is interested list 2 choices (in case one is not avail.) and include ISBN numbers so I can check availability and can start ordering this week.......

You're welcome!

[littlep93056]

If you use paypal add 3% plus 30 cent to the price of the book ,so you don't lose any money (paypal fees)

[Richard]

Here are my 3 choices #3 the giant clam is my fall back book if I can't get #2The Reef Aquarium. I would really like to get Veron 3 volume set.

Thank you Jackie

Corals of the World, Vol. 1, 2, 3 (in Slip Cover)
ISBN: 0642322368

The Reef Aquarium: A Comprehensive Guide to the Identification and Care of Tropical Marine Invertebrates (Vol 2)
ISBN: 1883693136

Giant Clams: A Comprehensive Guide to the Identification and Care of Tridacnid Clams
ISBN: 3921684234

[etszoo]

Modern Coral Reef Aquarium volumes 1,2 isnb 3928819291,3928819232 one or both
depending on prices and availability.

[Richard]

Will prices be posted before the buy goes in?

[Paula]

Hi Jacki -
I, too, am very interested in Veron's 3 vol of Corals of the world.

Corals of the World, Vol. 1, 2, 3 (in Slip Cover)
by J.E.N. Veron, J.E.N. Vernon
Hardcover: 1382 pages
Publisher: Odyssey Publishing; (December 2000)
ISBN: 0642322368

or:
Dr Burgess's Atlas of Marine Aquarium Fishes (Guide to Owning A...)
by Warren Burgess
Hardcover: 736 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.87 x 11.24 x 8.69
Publisher: TFH Publications; 3rd edition (February 1, 2000)
ISBN: 0793805759

These books are in the "nice to have but not absolutely essential" catagory - so if you can get a discount I would be interested.
Thanks so much,
Paula

[RogerO]

i'm would like to get this one
Corals of the World, Vol. 1, 2, 3 (in Slip Cover)
ISBN: 0642322368
thanks..

[jackie]

I'll definitely post prices and availability. "Corals of the World" isn't in the database :( but I have a call in to see if it can still be ordered. If I can't get it now, there's a strong possibility that they will add that book at some point in the future which happens often. We do business with that publisher so it's probably just a matter of time before it's available.

[pios64]

I would like to get a set of Corals of the World, Vol. 1, 2, 3 (in Slip Cover)
ISBN: 0642322368

[dad300]

Modern Coral Reef Aquarium volumes 1,2 isnb 3928819291,3928819232 one or both
depending on prices and availability. all 4 if the price is right.

[skyedolphan]

interest here also would love to get the 3 volumnes
or MIchaels 2nd book

Corals of the World, Vol. 1, 2, 3 (in Slip Cover)
ISBN: 0642322368

cant find Michaels book but would like 1 or better yet both LMK

[SherryQ]

I would also like to get

Corals of the World, Vol. 1, 2, 3 (in Slip Cover)
ISBN: 0642322368

Thanks so much Jackie!!!

Sherry

[rks1789]

I'm in, just starting out so my library is nonexistant!

Edit:

A friend gave me his Conscientious Marine Aquarist. I'm interested in books that come highly recomended :) When you post prices can I think make my decisions?

Thanks!

[fawkes027]

Modern Coral Reef Aquarium volumes or corals of the world volumes for me once I see the price tag. :)

[jackie]

Finally, here?s a list of books and prices. I added a couple that weren't listed, and if there is a title not listed let me know. The discount is 44% off the list price. The titles that are ?Not Avail? may be in stock sometime in the future. Don?t know why they?re not, it may be partly due to demand (I work in Sales, not Purchasing so it?s just a guess :D )



Sorry about not being able to get ?Corals of the World?, I?ll keep checking to see when it?ll go into stock.



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Aquatic Systems Engineering: Devices and How They Function" by P. R. Escobal ISBN: 1888381108 List Price: 29.95 Your price: 16.77 (not in stock but can be back ordered).

Basslets, Dottybacks and Hawkfishes: Plus Seven More Aqarium Fish Families with Expert Captive Care Advice for the Marine Aquarist
ISBN: 1890087335 List Price: 44.95 Your price: 25.17

Corals of the World, Vol. 1, 2, 3 (in Slip Cover)
ISBN: 0642322368 Not Avail

Invertebrates: A Quick Reference Guide
ISBN: 1883693004 List: 34.95 Your price: 19.57


The Modern Coral Reef Aquarium (Modern Coral Reef Aquarium)
ISBN: 3928819291 List: 84.95 Your price: 47.57

The Modern Coral Reef Aquarium (Vol. 2) (The Modern Coral Reef Aquarium)
ISBN: 3928819232 Not Avail


The Modern Coral Reef Aquarium Vol # 3
ISBN: 3928819283 Not Avail

The Modern Coral Reef Aquarium Vol. #4
ISBN: 3928819224 Not Avail

A Practical Guide to Corals for the Reef Aquarium
ISBN: 0945738994 Not Avail

Giant Clams: A Comprehensive Guide to the Identification and Care of Tridacnid Clams ISBN: 3921684234 (May be B/O, I?ll have to check)

The Reef Aquarium: A Comprehensive Guide to the Identification and Care of Tropical Marine Invertebrates (Volume 1)
ISBN: 1883693128 List: 84.95 Your Price: 47.57

The Reef Aquarium: A Comprehensive Guide to the Identification and Care of Tropical Marine Invertebrates (Vol 2) List: 84.95 Your Price: 47.57
ISBN: 1883693136

Clownfishes by Joyce Wilkerson
ISBN: 1890087041 List: 32.95 Your price: 18.45


Conscientious Marine Aquarist by Robert Fenner
ISBN 1890087025 List: 39.95 Your price: 22.37

Aquarium Corals by Eric Borneman (soft cover)
ISBN: 1890087483 List: 44.95 Your price: 25.17


Reef Secrets: Starting Right, Selecting Fishes & Invertebrates,
Advanced Biotope Techniques by Nilsen, Alf Jacob / Fossa, Svein A.
ISBN: 189008767XList: 39.95 Your Price: 22.37

Dr Burgess's Atlas of Marine Aquarium Fishes by Warren Burgess
ISBN:0793805759 List: 79.95 Your price: 44.77


Complete Encyclopedia of the Saltwater Aquarium
by Dakin, Nick / Sprung, Julian (FRW)
ISBN: 1552978176 List: 49.95 Your price: 27.96


Natural Reef Aquariums:Simplified Approaches to Creating Living Saltwater Microcosms by John Tullock (soft cover)
ISBN: 1890087009List: 34.95 Your Price: 19.57



Any book you purchase is non-returnable (company policy). Payment is due when the book is delivered. I don't want to 'get stuck' with any books, once the book is ordered it is yours (my policy:D ).

So much for the 'fine print' and let me know if you have ?????'s.
Happy Buying!

[ScottM]

i'll take:
Aquatic Systems Engineering: Devices and How They Function" by P. R. Escobal ISBN: 1888381108 List Price: 29.95 Your price: 16.77 (not in stock but can be back ordered).

Basslets, Dottybacks and Hawkfishes: Plus Seven More Aqarium Fish Families with Expert Captive Care Advice for the Marine Aquarist
ISBN: 1890087335 List Price: 44.95 Your price: 25.17

The Modern Coral Reef Aquarium (Modern Coral Reef Aquarium)
ISBN: 3928819291 List: 84.95 Your price: 47.57

The Reef Aquarium: A Comprehensive Guide to the Identification and Care of Tropical Marine Invertebrates (Volume 1)
ISBN: 1883693128 List: 84.95 Your Price: 47.57

The Reef Aquarium: A Comprehensive Guide to the Identification and Care of Tropical Marine Invertebrates (Vol 2) List: 84.95 Your Price: 47.57
ISBN: 1883693136

Reef Secrets: Starting Right, Selecting Fishes & Invertebrates,
Advanced Biotope Techniques by Nilsen, Alf Jacob / Fossa, Svein A.
ISBN: 189008767X List: 39.95 Your Price: 22.37

Dr Burgess's Atlas of Marine Aquarium Fishes by Warren Burgess
ISBN: 0793805759 List: 79.95 Your price: 44.77

Complete Encyclopedia of the Saltwater Aquarium
by Dakin, Nick / Sprung, Julian (FRW)
ISBN: 1552978176 List: 49.95 Your price: 27.96

Natural Reef Aquariums:Simplified Approaches to Creating Living Saltwater Microcosms by John Tullock (soft cover)
ISBN: 1890087009List: 34.95 Your Price: 19.57

TOTAL: 299.32


and if these become avail:

Corals of the World, Vol. 1, 2, 3 (in Slip Cover)
ISBN: 0642322368 Not Avail
The Modern Coral Reef Aquarium (Vol. 2) (The Modern Coral Reef Aquarium)
ISBN: 3928819232 Not Avail
The Modern Coral Reef Aquarium Vol # 3
ISBN: 3928819283 Not Avail
The Modern Coral Reef Aquarium Vol. #4
ISBN: 3928819224 Not Avail
A Practical Guide to Corals for the Reef Aquarium
ASIN: 0945738994 Not Avail



thanks for putting this together.

[jackie]

Scott, wow:eek: Ok I'll confirm with you MOnday/Tues. of this week. They should arrive this Fri or next. You're welcome:)

[ScottM]

Scott, wow:eek: Ok I'll confirm with you MOnday/Tues. of this week. They should arrive this Fri or next. You're welcome:)

well if i bought it all at list price it would be 534.55. i'm saving $235.23.
when will i get that again??? next year? i have never been one with alot of paitence. :)

[ScottM]

did you have a listing for the 3nd book in the scott michaels series
Reef Fishes Vol 3 - Angelfishes & Butterflyfishes?


Wait, i just saw you asked us to limit to 2 choices.
let me know if you want me to just pick 2. or i can drive some $$ down to you.

thanks for putting this together

[Paula]

Hi Jacki -
I would like to order:

Dr Burgess's Atlas of Marine Aquarium Fishes by Warren Burgess
ISBN:0793805759 List: 79.95 Your price: 44.77

Thank you so much for putting this group buy together. Please let me know how to get the money to you and how I can arrange pick up. Maybe it's time for another girls' night?
Paula

[Lourdes]

I would like ISBN 0793805759 Marine fish Atlas 44.77 please let me know how you want the payment and PU also Thanks Lourdes :)

[Scuba_Dave]

I would like:

Aquatic Systems Engineering: Devices and How They Function" by P. R. Escobal ISBN: 1888381108 List Price: 29.95 Your price: 16.77 (not in stock but can be back ordered).

Reef Secrets: Starting Right, Selecting Fishes & Invertebrates,
Advanced Biotope Techniques by Nilsen, Alf Jacob / Fossa, Svein A.
ISBN: 189008767XList: 39.95 Your Price: 22.37

Dr Burgess's Atlas of Marine Aquarium Fishes by Warren Burgess
ISBN: 0793805759 List: 79.95 Your price: 44.77

Complete Encyclopedia of the Saltwater Aquarium
by Dakin, Nick / Sprung, Julian (FRW)
ISBN: 1552978176 List: 49.95 Your price: 27.96

Thanx!!

[rks1789]

I know I'm a little late, but what about:

Reef Invertebrates
by Anthony Calfo, Robert Fenner
ISBN: 0967263034

I've only heard good things about this book, and I assumed someone had already asked :)

I'm talking it over with the wife, but I'm thinking about buying half the list :)

Is there a limit you would like us to adhere to? Thanks again!

[jackie]

Hi,

I have to limit to 2 books per person. I can run this again after the holidays, it's possible that some of the books that are not available right now will be then.

I've been really swamped at work and at home, so I'll post in the next day or so to confirm your orders and answer your questions. I can take orders for the next couple weeks to give everyone a chance, plus I need a little more time to fill out the forms:)

Thanks for being patient

[skyedolphan]

Natural Reef Aquariums:Simplified Approaches to Creating Living Saltwater Microcosms by John Tullock (soft cover)
ISBN: 1890087009List: 34.95 Your Price: 19.57

Dr Burgess's Atlas of Marine Aquarium Fishes by Warren Burgess
ISBN:0793805759 List: 79.95 Your price: 44.77




im in for these 2 . Thank You Jackie for putting this together !!

[Paula]

Hi Jacki -
I would like to add a book to my order:

Complete Encyclopedia of the Saltwater Aquarium
by Dakin, Nick / Sprung, Julian (FRW)
ISBN: 1552978176 List: 49.95 Your price: 27.96

Thanks.
Paula

[Scuba_Dave]

I would like: In order of preference, if only 2 then the 1st two

Reef Secrets: Starting Right, Selecting Fishes & Invertebrates,
Advanced Biotope Techniques by Nilsen, Alf Jacob / Fossa, Svein A.
ISBN: 189008767XList: 39.95 Your Price: 22.37

Dr Burgess's Atlas of Marine Aquarium Fishes by Warren Burgess
ISBN: 0793805759 List: 79.95 Your price: 44.77

Complete Encyclopedia of the Saltwater Aquarium
by Dakin, Nick / Sprung, Julian (FRW)
ISBN: 1552978176 List: 49.95 Your price: 27.96

Aquatic Systems Engineering: Devices and How They Function" by P. R. Escobal ISBN: 1888381108 List Price: 29.95 Your price: 16.77 (not in stock but can be back ordered).

Thanx!!

[jackie]

Hi,

Here are the confirmations, order went in this morning: (books should arrive next Friday, 8/27). I'll let you know when they come in and payment is not due until the books arrive. PM me if you want to pay before delivery.


Scuba Dave:
Reef Secrets: Starting Right, Selecting Fishes & Invertebrates,
Advanced Biotope Techniques by Nilsen, Alf Jacob / Fossa, Svein A.
ISBN: 189008767X List: 39.95 Your Price: 22.37

Dr Burgess's Atlas of Marine Aquarium Fishes by Warren Burgess
ISBN: 0793805759 List: 79.95 Your price: 44.77


Paula:
Complete Encyclopedia of the Saltwater Aquarium
by Dakin, Nick / Sprung, Julian (FRW)
ISBN: 1552978176 List: 49.95 Your price: 27.96


Dr Burgess's Atlas of Marine Aquarium Fishes by Warren Burgess
ISBN:0793805759 List: 79.95 Your price: 44.77

Dawn:
Natural Reef Aquariums:Simplified Approaches to Creating Living Saltwater Microcosms by John Tullock (soft cover)
ISBN: 1890087009 list: 34.95 Your Price: 19.57

Dr Burgess's Atlas of Marine Aquarium Fishes by Warren Burgess
ISBN:0793805759 List: 79.95 Your price: 44.77

peacock79:
Dr Burgess's Atlas of Marine Aquarium Fishes by Warren Burgess
ISBN:0793805759 List: 79.95 Your price: 44.77


**************************************************

rks1789: Reef Invertebrates by Anthony Calfo, Robert Fenner
ISBN: 0967263034 not available, any other choice?


Richard, etszoo, dad300, fawkes027 - did you still want to order? I think you all expressed some interest before the prices were posted, I just want to make sure before I order anything.

Scott, did you still want to pick out 2 books? Apologize I can't put through the whole list you had down.


I've tried to find Scott Michael's new book but not sure which one that is, anyone have a name and ISBN no.?


Let me know if I've forgotten anything or anyone. :)

[etszoo]

Crap! Forgot about this one! Sorry Jackie. I'm definitely interested. I'll catch you on the next order.

[jackie]

Eric, it's not too late.....I mentioned that I was going to run it for a couple more weeks so I can still take orders until Labor day weekend. I'll be at a sales meeting mon, tues, wed, next week and may not have access to the forum (unless I grab somebody's laptop), but I'll check in at the end of the week for any other orders.

[Scuba_Dave]

I'm on vacation next week & can pu when they come in.
Thanx

[etszoo]

Great! Are the 2 I requested available to you?

[dad300]

I'm out.:( I'll be adding the books to my Christmas list. :)

[jackie]

Eric, sorry the books you were interested in aren't available to order anymore, they're permanently out of stock :( for whatever reason.

The other orders SHOULD be in today and I'll send you a PM - Dave when you return from vaca is fine.

[Scuba_Dave]

I'll actually be home for vacation. I have a lot of errands to run, & need to get the 2nd floor buttoned up for the winter

[Paula]

Hi Jacki -
That's great. Just let me know when you need the money. It might just be a good excuse for me to come north and see your tank!
Thanks again,
Paula

[jackie]

Books are in:)

Scuba Dave: Total: 67.14
Reef Secrets: Starting Right, Selecting Fishes & Invertebrates,
Advanced Biotope Techniques by Nilsen, Alf Jacob / Fossa, Svein A.
ISBN: 189008767X List: 39.95 Your Price: 22.37

Dr Burgess's Atlas of Marine Aquarium Fishes by Warren Burgess
ISBN: 0793805759 List: 79.95 Your price: 44.77

Paula: Total: 72.73
Complete Encyclopedia of the Saltwater Aquarium
by Dakin, Nick / Sprung, Julian (FRW)
ISBN: 1552978176 List: 49.95 Your price: 27.96

Dr Burgess's Atlas of Marine Aquarium Fishes by Warren Burgess
ISBN:0793805759 List: 79.95 Your price: 44.77

Dawn: Total: 64.34
Natural Reef Aquariums:Simplified Approaches to Creating Living Saltwater Microcosms by John Tullock (soft cover)
ISBN: 1890087009 list: 34.95 Your Price: 19.57

Dr Burgess's Atlas of Marine Aquarium Fishes by Warren Burgess
ISBN:0793805759 List: 79.95 Your price: 44.77

peacock79: Total 44.77
Dr Burgess's Atlas of Marine Aquarium Fishes by Warren Burgess
ISBN:0793805759 List: 79.95 Your price: 44.77

Wow, Dr. Burgess's is one BIG book!

I'll be home all this weekend except for late Sunday PM, home Mon. nite, out until Thurs. nite. Home all next weekend:( . If you could pay within the next week that would be great. I still have to figure out the paypal thing...

Paula, I'd love to have you come up and look at my tank along with anyone else, comments on my tank from other reefers are always welcome!

[Scuba_Dave]

I could pu maybe Mon nite, location?

[jackie]

Dave Monday night is good, I live in Hooksett off of rte. 93/101 E. Not sure when I'll be home, maybe 5:30/6:00. I need to type out specific directions and will send you PM.

[Scuba_Dave]

Oh, OK. maybe Sunday afternoon would work? I have to pu some stuff from TedH after 4pm in Derry on Sunday. Maybe before that since you said you won't be available late Sunday pm?

[jackie]

I'll be home until about 5:00pm, I have to go to a reception in Concord, NH (work related, but free food and drinks:D ). Hmmm, I should be back home by 7:00 if that's a better time.

[Scuba_Dave]

Before will work, I can come up maybe around 3- 3:30. Since books don't "perish" it would be better to pu 1st. Plus I have some urchins to pu from someone else 1st

[jackie]

Ok sounds good. I'll send you directions and my phone #.

[Scuba_Dave]

Thank you, i'll login in the am

[Scuba_Dave]

Thanx for the books! Now I juts have to find time to read/look thru them.
Peacock79, I have your book too

[jackie]

You're welcome!

[Lourdes]

Thanks Dave !