By remy

Book Depository Closing Down

4 Apr, 2023
2023-4-4 6:03:10 PM UTC

Looks like Book Depository is being shut by Amazon.

This from their website:

"We are sorry to let you know that Book Depository will be closing on 26 April 2023.

You can still place orders until midday (12pm BST) on 26 April 2023 and we will continue to deliver your purchases and provide support for any order issues until 23 June 2023.

From all of us at Book Depository we want to say "thank you". Delivering your favourite reads to you since 2007 has been a pleasure.

You’ll find more info in our FAQs."

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023 ... ok-depository-online-shop

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Urulókë

4 Apr, 2023
2023-4-4 6:09:45 PM UTC

I've often wondered what the business model was for having BD separate from Amazon - especially when BD listings are in the Amazon marketplace! Did they have completely separate warehouses/shipping facilities, etc.?

In any event, taking BD off my list of retailers to integrate with on the site. ?

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Trotter

4 Apr, 2023
2023-4-4 6:11:37 PM UTC

I think Book Depository will be missed by some people, though I did stop using them because I felt that the free shipping was misleading.

All the items had free delivery, but depending on the country you logged in from you would often get a completely different price for the book shown, which is how the free delivery worked. I think it is better to be transparent than try and hide this in a different price depending on location.

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Mr. Underhill
Shirrif (Moderator)

5 Apr, 2023
2023-4-5 1:59:50 PM UTC

In January, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced in a blog that the company would slash more than 18,000 roles globally, citing “uncertain” economic conditions and its rapid hiring over the past few years.

https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/05/tech/am ... itory-shutdown/index.html

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Amon Rudh

5 Apr, 2023
2023-4-5 7:33:22 PM UTC

I'm sad too as they packed books really well.

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Halbarad

6 Apr, 2023
2023-4-6 3:32:06 PM UTC

Yeah Blackwells just through my books in a box without any packaging at all. After getting tons of damaged books from them, I switched exclusively to Book Depository... Back to blackwells I guess...

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Mr. Underhill
Shirrif (Moderator)

6 Apr, 2023
2023-4-6 3:36:16 PM UTC

Halbarad wrote:
Yeah Blackwells just through my books in a box without any packaging at all. After getting tons of damaged books from them, I switched exclusively to Book Depository... Back to blackwells I guess...

Here are two alternatives to Blackwells if interested.
https://www.awesomebooks.com/
https://www.speedyhen.com/

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Halbarad

6 Apr, 2023
2023-4-6 7:50:33 PM UTC

Here are two alternatives to Blackwells if interested.
https://www.awesomebooks.com/
https://www.speedyhen.com/

Thanks! I'll be sure to check them out!

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Jocoj

8 Apr, 2023
2023-4-8 8:14:18 AM UTC

What is up with this speedyhen? In the faq they mention worldwide delivery but you can only select UK at the checkout.

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Trotter

8 Apr, 2023
2023-4-8 8:34:45 AM UTC

I would contact them, as it looks to be a mistake on the website, that you can add a UK delivery address.

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