Dodgy copies of BGB selling on Amazon UK

[Heisenberg]

Just to warn people...

I recently left a bag on a train that contained amongst other things, my copy of the BGB. Obviously extremely ****ed off to lose such a valuable book, I was somewhat please to find that I could get a replacement from Amazon for only £32.

Book arrived in 3 days, from NEW DELHI. My heart sank as soon as I saw the senders address, as I knew exactly what to expect :sick: Sure enough, I had been sold a pup.... poorly bound, skewed pages, feint printing.
Got straight on the phone to the IET, and they were already aware of the problem.

At least I am guaranteed a refund, which is covered by Amazon. What is obvious though, is that if these $hite copies are available on Amazon, you can bet your bottom dollar that they are on fleabay too.
So be warned, if it seems too cheap, you'll probably be getting a copy like mine :icon13:

Cheers

 

[ruston]

Spineys Books

But to be honest, it would seem if you select any of the sellers that say 'delivery with 3 days via DHL' then you're asking for trouble. Last time I looked there were about 3 companies that were obviously offering the same sort of copies.

As a further update, I have already received my refund from Amazon. The seller gave me my money back and even said I can keep the book. Can you guess where it's going :disguise:

Seriously though, I wouldn't risk my 100% positive feedback on fleabay just to get shot of it and if I was being honest, it's not that bad of a copy, I just felt ripped off at the time. Now I have not paid for it, that feeling has strangely evaporated

To be honest the original is not that good either compared to the red one, and that was'nt great.I wonder why they insist on using grey print .The old OSG was nearly impossible to read in poor light and the new reg book is not much better.

 

[Heisenberg]

Aha. Only yesterday I ordered a £32 copy of BGB from Amazon from UBookRead. I was sceptical about the price and looked carefully at the feedback. Mostly 100% for UBookRead - but I will report back when it arrives.

Well you know what to do, ask for a refund. I'll bet they won't want the bother of arranging to have it sent back to India. If they do, just order a copy of the same people I got mine from.
They'll soon give up the ghost if they end up sending out loads of free copies. LOL

 

[ruston]

Well you know what to do, ask for a refund. I'll bet they won't want the bother of arranging to have it sent back to India. If they do, just order a copy of the same people I got mine from.
They'll soon give up the ghost if they end up sending out loads of free copies. LOL

It's a wonder Amazon have'nt withdrawn the listings by now.

 

[Taylortwocities]

OK

My copy of the BGB arrived by DHL yesterday from Delhi. Its all shrink-wrapped and identical to the real thing.
The only comment is that this is obviously a photocopy as the print is fainter than the previous (real) IET books.
My guess is that the spine binding isn't as good as the £70 version.

At half the price of the "real" one its good enough for me.
Yes, I know one shoudn't encourage piracy and copying of music and cloning of Levi jeans etc but times is hard.....

 

[ruston]

OK

My copy of the BGB arrived by DHL yesterday from Delhi. Its all shrink-wrapped and identical to the real thing.
The only comment is that this is obviously a photocopy as the print is fainter than the previous (real) IET books.
My guess is that the spine binding isn't as good as the £70 version.

At half the price of the "real" one its good enough for me.
Yes, I know one shoudn't encourage piracy and copying of music and cloning of Levi jeans etc but times is hard.....

Lol how do you know there is'nt some bits missing , I would'nt like to photocopy the reg book page for page ; even with a scanner.

 

[thekingiam]

o dear bought one about two weeks ago don't know seller in cellophane will get back to you.

 

[thekingiam]

o dear bought one about two weeks ago don't know seller in cellophane will get back to you.
no mine are fine uk paperbacks and jagri.

 

[thekingiam]

you can buy a copy on cd and print it yourselves thats what i am guessing these have done,seen as the book keeps updating and the cost envolved in replacing i can see why people might be tempted.

 

[ruston]

you can buy a copy on cd and print it yourselves thats what i am guessing these have done,seen as the book keeps updating and the cost envolved in replacing i can see why people might be tempted.

I'm not sure if I am correct on this , but I think the IET electronic copy requires an Internet connection to read it and can not be printed off. I think I read this on a thread on here or The IET site.


Using IET e-books

Once you have completed your purchase you will receive a redemption code. You will then need to:
Download the VitalSource Bookshelf software and install on your computer.
Open the VitalSource Bookshelf application (from the icon on your desktop) and create a user account. In the appropriate field enter the redemption code.
The relevant e-books will be automatically downloaded to the computer and appear in the VitalSource Bookshelf library.
Your e-books can now be accessed at any time through the VitalSource Bookshelf without the need to go online.

Further guidance is available on the VitalSource Bookshelf support site or by contacting IET Customer Services on +44 (0)1438 767328 or at [email protected]


Got the online bit wrong, maybe it is how they do it.

 

[kingeri]

I bought my copy of BGB at the local market, second hand book stall. Guy wanted £2 for it, haggled him down to £1. What a great find. Wife said I was tight though for not paying him £2 for it.

 

[ruston]

I bought my copy of BGB at the local market, second hand book stall. Guy wanted £2 for it, haggled him down to £1. What a great find. Wife said I was tight though for not paying him £2 for it.

Lol . you should have bought a lottery ticket too.

 

[dan-in-kingston]

It would be good if standard PDF versions were available, that way i could take a kindle / ipad to TS4U and not the 5+ books!

 

[oracle]

Good grief man ! ebay is the best thing since sliced bread lol.
Got £500 megger testers for £160 ! whats not to like about bagging a bargin ?
Sure you need to be cautious with your dealings but i've only had a couple of duff transactions.
i'd get my groceries from there if they sold food.

Thing that worries me about Flea Bay is where they were nicked from. Buying stolen goods is illegal and saying "I didn't know" won't work.

 

[littlespark]

9 years, mate. 9 years.

The fact that the title says BGB and not BBB should be a hint.


I’m only jesting.