Problem with RFF Book

[raid]

"Lulu" does not sound very professional, does it?
I would change the publisher/printer even if the resulting book will cost more money. It is a unique book after all.

Raid

 

[JimG]

No way!!!!

Where?

Rover, go to Amazon.com and search the word Rangefinder. I only saw a couple for sale but I thought it was interesting how scarcity can effect prices. Of course selling something and offering something for sale are not the same thing. Jim

 

[RayPA]

Rover, go to Amazon.com and search the word Rangefinder. I only saw a couple for sale but I thought it was interesting how scarcity can effect prices. Of course selling something and offering something for sale are not the same thing. Jim

Yup!

http://www.amazon.com/Rangefinder-P...9529541?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1180801502&sr=1-3

...Of course selling something and offering something for sale are not the same thing. Jim

and Yup! again.


🙂

 

[RayPA]

And actually both books are "for sale" at that price.


🙂

 

[nksyoon]

I ordered both books - the second book wasn't delivered and I complained. I then received a copy of the second book printed by Lulu in the US. Later I also received a copy from the Spanish printer. The US print is much better.

An alternative for US users is Blurb which seems to have better quality than Lulu but is also more expensive. There are many European print on demand shops - I've seen good quality books from http://www.cewe-fotobuch.ch (printed by a German company). UK version on http://www.cewe-photobook.co.uk

 

[Matthew55000]

"Lulu" does not sound very professional, does it?
I would change the publisher/printer even if the resulting book will cost more money. It is a unique book after all.

Raid

What a weird comment to make. Did/does Amazon sound more 'professional'?
How about 'Google'? 'Yahoo'?

 

[rich815]

And actually both books are "for sale" at that price.


🙂

Exactly, and both from the same seller. One person posting a For Sale at a high price does make the book "going for" $139.00.

 

[FrankS]

I talked to a local printer early this year to quote a reprint of the RFF2 book.. he said he could easily match our price, or even bring it down a bit.. the catch is that he requires an order of at least 100 units.. and of course distribution is up to you

but I know the quality would be 10 times better than Lulu.. and as Gabriel said, their QC is in the toilet, and their motto is "the customer is never right"

Brett, I'd buy 2 copies of RFF book 2. I held off buying initially because of the reported print quality. Anyone else? We've got to get 100 units.

 

[rbiemer]

Brett, I'd buy 2 copies of RFF book 2. I held off buying initially because of the reported print quality. Anyone else? We've got to get 100 units.

I would be glad to have another copy. Only 97 more to go, folks!
Rob

 

[raid]

Count me in, Frank and Rob. How can I get a copy of the first book too?

Raid

 

[rbiemer]

Count me in, Frank and Rob. How can I get a copy of the first book too?

Raid

Raid,
Well you could buy one through that Amazon link...
Or try here:http://www.lulu.com/rff
for a copy at a bit less $.🙂
Rob

 

[raid]

Thanks for the link, Rob.

Raid

 

[lynn]

I'd like to be put on that list, too, please....I never did get around to buying one at the time. Tsk.

 

[rover]

Put me in for one copy of each book assuming you can have both printed. I definitely need on more copy of book 2.

 

[RayPA]

I'm good for 2 copies. That makes about 10 total. We're on our way!!

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edit: my 2 copies would be for book 2

 

[raid]

I want Books 1 and 2 and not just Book 1.

Raid

 

[lynn]

I want Books 1 and 2 and not just Book 1.

Raid

Perhaps I misunderstood? I thought that this was about Book Two. I have Book One, and it - mine, at least - was beautifully printed.

"Lulu" is actually a very effective name, IMHO, Raid, considering the French word for "read". 🙂 Now if they would only better their ways...

 

[jan normandale]

What a weird comment to make. Did/does Amazon sound more 'professional'?
How about 'Google'? 'Yahoo'?

Matthew, there is a lot of history on the "Lulu" second printing... Raid's comments are probably fair. These links may give you some of the background on the various issues that were encountered by RFF in producing the second book. The first is short the second link is extensive. I'd read both.

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20985
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13113

 

[raid]

Matthew, there is a lot of history on the "Lulu" second printing... Raid's comments are probably fair. These links may give you some of the background on the various issues that were encountered by RFF in producing the second book. The first is short the second link is extensive. I'd read both.

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20985
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13113

Thanks, Jan. I did not want to elaborate. I based my comment on the many negative comments by RFF members.

Raid

 

[raid]

Perhaps I misunderstood? I thought that this was about Book Two. I have Book One, and it - mine, at least - was beautifully printed.

"Lulu" is actually a very effective name, IMHO, Raid, considering the French word for "read". 🙂 Now if they would only better their ways...

You have a point there, Lynn. If only my basic French had been better ...! :bang:



My little daughter's nickname is Lulu, and she does not do averything right. :angel:

Raid