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Tough Crowd - Graham Linehan

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Greenfairy2468 · 17/10/2023 23:42

I pre ordered this book ages ago, just got an email from Amazon saying my order is delayed and they'll let me know when they'll despatch it.

Had this happened to anyone else? Is the publication delayed or have the not got enough??

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CryptoFascist · 18/10/2023 19:05

Thanks for reminding me to buy this - they can't delay my Kindle order!

Fubbs · 18/10/2023 18:46

Just cancelled my Amazon order, Blackwells have it so I've gone with them.

confusednotcom · 18/10/2023 17:43

I also got the delayed message from Amazon – I’ve cancelled my hardback from them and ordered it from Waterstones instead, and have also ordered the kindle version from Amazon!

duc748 · 18/10/2023 12:55

All of which reminds me, time to step away from the laptop and read another couple of chapters! 😀

PersonIrresponsible · 18/10/2023 10:22

I heard him say they've had to order a second print run - hence the delay.

It has been "unexpectedly" popular!

(Meaning that us women are using it to quietly protest)

CatChant · 18/10/2023 09:22

I’ve got mine direct from the publisher and it’s signed by Graham, which is a nice touch.

I’m enjoying reading about the creation of the wonderful Father Ted at the moment.

IDontHateRainbows · 18/10/2023 09:17

I popped into waterstones for mine, there was £3 off so cheaper than Amazon.

I had to ask at the counter for it as it was hidden away in a deep dark corner. Hmm not very usual with best sellers!

AutumnCrow · 18/10/2023 08:21

MrsOrMiss · 17/10/2023 23:53

My husband often has 'sensitive' books inexplicably delayed by Amazon. Johnny The Walrus was the worst, kept on being delayed and they kept saying they could cancel it for him. He ordered from Waterstones in the end.

I'm not saying there is an agenda here, but it happens with every controversial book. I think they don't want the sales to appear on their chart.

Do you suspect that they eke out the dispatch dates to suppress the sales figures? Because they do somehow manage to have various books, known to be selling well, not charting. Nothing would surprise me about the world of book sales any more - it seems like a dirty old business.

Brimfullofash · 18/10/2023 00:10

Oh just checked and it says it's arriving by 10pm today

Brimfullofash · 18/10/2023 00:09

Preordeed on amazon and still not received. No email about it either

IwantToRetire · 18/10/2023 00:02

If you check out earlier threads about the book you will see that has been discussed with varying experiences.

MrsOrMiss · 17/10/2023 23:53

My husband often has 'sensitive' books inexplicably delayed by Amazon. Johnny The Walrus was the worst, kept on being delayed and they kept saying they could cancel it for him. He ordered from Waterstones in the end.

I'm not saying there is an agenda here, but it happens with every controversial book. I think they don't want the sales to appear on their chart.

HirplesWithHaggis · 17/10/2023 23:51

I got my copy a day early, from the publisher. No idea what Amazon is playing at!

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Greenfairy2468 · 17/10/2023 23:49

Explanation below

We're encountering a delay in shipping your order. We'll make every effort to get the delayed item to you as soon as possible. We apologise for the inconvenience.

We will email you as soon as we have a delivery date.

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