vanity/self publishing-anyone done this?

[Chandra]

not me...

By the way... I did not initiated this thread... I just found it curious that there could be a thread with an "unknown" nickname and no message in it... Soemthing to report to tech? (just in case the system is failing???)

this was me!
had message and was normal posting-what happened?

No idea, weird isn't it?

the twilight zone.........

But well back to your question, are you considering it?

to repeat myself.....
ds is writing a book and has done over 10,000 words. he is convinced it will be published (of course it wont be) and has already decided on the lucky recipients of his authors free copies.
I am considering getting some published as a special present, there seem to be companies offering this for under £200 pounds. Am a bit wary though as vanity publishing has such a poor reputation as being a scam. Obv am not expecting them to sell any, just looking for 10 or so copies in recognisable book format.
any one any experience?

Haven't used them but was intending to (for just a couple of copies) but I was recommended Cafe Press - prices quite reasonable if you only want a few copies (most self publishing still seem to want to saddle you with huge print runs).