From: Dave Thomas <dave@...>
Date: 2004-09-16T22:25:03+09:00
Subject: Re: [ANN] Programming Ruby available for pre-order


On Sep 16, 2004, at 6:04, Robert McGovern wrote:

> Mmmm, spotted that yesterday and I am a bit torn. Part of me wants to
> support them by direct ordering the book / pdf combo and the
> cheapskate part wants to get the book from Amazon UK and just buy the
> PDF from the PragProg. Its why I asked in another thread if the book
> would be signed (i.e. a value added version, which is an easier sell
> to the wife than I want to support the authors)

I've been thinking hard about that. Here's the issue. In order to 
protect the books while being shipped, we pay the printer a bit extra 
and have our copies shrinkwrapped (the ones that go to regular 
booksellers are not). Either Andy or I could sign copies we send, but 
it would mean removing the shrinkwrap.

Now, we ship in either padded envelopes or in bubble wrap, but even so 
you might find that a corner gets dinged without the shrinkwrap to 
protect the book as it is inserted.

So, here's the question: I'd be more than happy to sign the pre-orders 
I ship, and Andy would do the same. Would folks be OK with that if it 
meant removing the wrap?

Alternatively, we could include with each a signed card or label that 
you could insert into the book after opening it. Would that work?


Cheers

Dave