you're good guys. now, since I know, we all appreciate a cheap deal and I was the one who started mentioning the 50,- EUR, I'll stick to that and will give it at this price to everyone who has already signed in. (as far as the remaining items are enough. still don't know the number) - but I'll also work on a 'set' of things for those, who are willing to 'upgrade' and pay the 100,- EUR. I think this is a solution that benefits both, the 50,- payers as well as the 100,- patrons. and Benno. I'll make something up and come back to you when I have it.
Dear Mr. Bukowski
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will come up with the offer in a few minutes.
but there are still two things I'll have to figure out:
first, I don't know if Benno has a PAYPAL-account. I'd goes not. Since I would prefer you to pay him directly, there would be his regular bank-account. But I ain't sure, if this costs you too much money. (FROM Germany to other EU-states we pay Nothing at all and to the US it's okay. But I know there are big differences between countries.) If your bank takes too much, maybe the cheapest way is sending cash?
I dunno. any suggestions?
second, I still have to find a cheap way of insured shipping. From what I see, the regular way would be 'DHL Paket International', but that's ridicoulously expensive. (except, I would ship all items in one paket to one address and the person inside the US would care for the rest.) There would be another option called 'Weltbrief', that is only 8,- EUR, but you cannot insure it. (only something called 'Einschreiben', which means inscribed/registered mail, but it's just a proof, that it was sent, no real insurance.)
any ideas?
ps - these guys are in so far:
(in order of first time they showed interest)
- mjp
- bospress
- Father Luke
- hoochmonkey9
- zoom man
- Bukfan
- hank solo
- Purple Stickpin
- cirerita
- weary.tune
you are guaranteed an item of 'Dear Mr. Buk'.
Later ones aren't sure to be served.
but there are still two things I'll have to figure out:
first, I don't know if Benno has a PAYPAL-account. I'd goes not. Since I would prefer you to pay him directly, there would be his regular bank-account. But I ain't sure, if this costs you too much money. (FROM Germany to other EU-states we pay Nothing at all and to the US it's okay. But I know there are big differences between countries.) If your bank takes too much, maybe the cheapest way is sending cash?
I dunno. any suggestions?
second, I still have to find a cheap way of insured shipping. From what I see, the regular way would be 'DHL Paket International', but that's ridicoulously expensive. (except, I would ship all items in one paket to one address and the person inside the US would care for the rest.) There would be another option called 'Weltbrief', that is only 8,- EUR, but you cannot insure it. (only something called 'Einschreiben', which means inscribed/registered mail, but it's just a proof, that it was sent, no real insurance.)
any ideas?
ps - these guys are in so far:
(in order of first time they showed interest)
- mjp
- bospress
- Father Luke
- hoochmonkey9
- zoom man
- Bukfan
- hank solo
- Purple Stickpin
- cirerita
- weary.tune
you are guaranteed an item of 'Dear Mr. Buk'.
Later ones aren't sure to be served.
The MARO-appreciation-set
okay babies,
here's the deal:
as I said, everybody who's in by now is able to get 'Dear Mr. Bukowski' for the 50,- EUR (today that's 78,- USD). Plus shipping cost, still to be worked out - see post above.
Everybody who is willing to support MARO by paying 100,- EUR (today: 158,- USD) is able to order
The MARO-appreciation-set
this contains:
- DEAR MR. BUKOWSKI (MARO edition)
these are the remaining copies from the original printing, (limited ed., exact number of copies unknown, should be just a little over 100)
- IRGENDWO IN TEXAS - sneak preview
chapbook, 2000, 10 pages. ca. 5.25 x 8.25 inch.
Four poems from the German edition of 'Bone Palace Ballet' ('Irgendwo in Texas') for promotional reasons. (limited ed., exact number of copies unknown. - only 8 still available, so this set as offered here is limited to 8!!!)
- set of four POSTCARDS by an illustrator of MARO
(the original illustrations were in the MARO edition of a book named 'Einmal New Orleans und zurück' (= 'To New Orleans and back again'), a 1968 story from the 'Notes' about Hanks trip to New Orleans to work on 'Crucifix'. The book came out 1990. The illustrations there were printed with 7 colors (instead of the regular 4). I assume this goes for the postcards too.)
(limited ed., exact number of copies unknown.)
- two blank-paged notebooks with facsimile of BUKOWSKI-DRAWINGS on cover-title.
ca. 4.7 x 6.9 inch. (not limited!)
(in one of these two notebooks, Benno Kaesmayr, the founder of MaroVerlag will write a dedication, naming the buyer and thanking him for supporting Maro.)
- poster of the BUKOWSKI-DRAWING, where he congrats Benno to the 15th aniversary of his publishing-house MaroVerlag.
ca. 11.8 x 16.5 inch. (due to reasons of reasonable size for shipping, this poster will be folded to fit DIN-A-4, which is ca. 7.8 x 11.8 inch.)
(Old forum attachment ID is incorrect, see thumbnails.)
- CD-R with an mpg-video of the original VHS-Tape, that MICHAEL MONTFORT filmed of HANK and LINDA congratulating Benno to his 15th aniversary. (incl. Hank reading a poem.)
ca. 8:50 min
Never published before.
(see also: https://bukowskiforum.com/showthread.php?p=25500&post25500 )
okay babies,
here's the deal:
as I said, everybody who's in by now is able to get 'Dear Mr. Bukowski' for the 50,- EUR (today that's 78,- USD). Plus shipping cost, still to be worked out - see post above.
Everybody who is willing to support MARO by paying 100,- EUR (today: 158,- USD) is able to order
The MARO-appreciation-set
this contains:
- DEAR MR. BUKOWSKI (MARO edition)
these are the remaining copies from the original printing, (limited ed., exact number of copies unknown, should be just a little over 100)
- IRGENDWO IN TEXAS - sneak preview
chapbook, 2000, 10 pages. ca. 5.25 x 8.25 inch.
Four poems from the German edition of 'Bone Palace Ballet' ('Irgendwo in Texas') for promotional reasons. (limited ed., exact number of copies unknown. - only 8 still available, so this set as offered here is limited to 8!!!)
- set of four POSTCARDS by an illustrator of MARO
(the original illustrations were in the MARO edition of a book named 'Einmal New Orleans und zurück' (= 'To New Orleans and back again'), a 1968 story from the 'Notes' about Hanks trip to New Orleans to work on 'Crucifix'. The book came out 1990. The illustrations there were printed with 7 colors (instead of the regular 4). I assume this goes for the postcards too.)
(limited ed., exact number of copies unknown.)
- two blank-paged notebooks with facsimile of BUKOWSKI-DRAWINGS on cover-title.
ca. 4.7 x 6.9 inch. (not limited!)
(in one of these two notebooks, Benno Kaesmayr, the founder of MaroVerlag will write a dedication, naming the buyer and thanking him for supporting Maro.)
- poster of the BUKOWSKI-DRAWING, where he congrats Benno to the 15th aniversary of his publishing-house MaroVerlag.
ca. 11.8 x 16.5 inch. (due to reasons of reasonable size for shipping, this poster will be folded to fit DIN-A-4, which is ca. 7.8 x 11.8 inch.)
(Old forum attachment ID is incorrect, see thumbnails.)
- CD-R with an mpg-video of the original VHS-Tape, that MICHAEL MONTFORT filmed of HANK and LINDA congratulating Benno to his 15th aniversary. (incl. Hank reading a poem.)
ca. 8:50 min
Never published before.
(see also: https://bukowskiforum.com/showthread.php?p=25500&post25500 )
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roni, I'm going to have to bow out.
my hours were cut at work and we're currently renovating the house, so funds are tight.
but everytime I look at the new kitchen cabinets, I'll think of Dear Mr. Bukowski...
thanks for the opportunity.
steve.
my hours were cut at work and we're currently renovating the house, so funds are tight.
but everytime I look at the new kitchen cabinets, I'll think of Dear Mr. Bukowski...
thanks for the opportunity.
steve.
sorry to hear this.
everybody who's still interested in either of the two versions is invited to pm me.
Father Luke
Founding member
Bukfan
"The law is wrong; I am right"
Roni, couldn't Benno create a Paypal account? He could delete it afterwards if he does'nt like to keep it. I remember the last time I sent you money through my bank it cost me about 18 EUR. A paypal account would be a much cheaper way to send money...
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bospress.net
www.bospress.net
I know that we are talking about sending money to Europe, but I can tell you that Wachovia now charges $75 to process any money orders from outside the US, regardless of dollar amount or if it is payable in US dollars. If I was depositing a $5000 money order, I'd pay it and complain. I recently received an international money order for $200. I ended up having to send it back to the person as I was not about to give half of it to those fuckers. If the banks in Europe are as predatory as the banks in the US, it would not be worth it for Benno to take money orders as they will likely take half of the money (18 Euros is what, almost $30 of the $78). Paypal would be best for him, if there is not something that is holding it up on his end.
Bill
Bill
Bukfan
"The law is wrong; I am right"
Bill, you bet the banks here in Europe is as predatory as they are in the US. Especially when you have to send money from a non-EURO country to a EURO country (not all the countries in the EU has the EURO). I bought a yearbook from Roni about a year ago and the 18 EUR the bank charged was more than I payed for the yearbook!
I think Paypal is the only reasonable solution - and the most sensible...
I think Paypal is the only reasonable solution - and the most sensible...
Father Luke
Founding member
Well, when we figure it all out, I'm still in,
no matter how the dust settles.
no matter how the dust settles.
ah, yes.
i already PM'd those, who PM'd me for a definitive buy of the the 'Dear Mr. Buk - only'-version.
This one will ship insured for 8.50 EUR to the US as well as inside EU.
that's a total of 58,50 EUR (ca. 92.- USD today).
the bigger package needs to be weighted, so I dunno at the moment.
i already PM'd those, who PM'd me for a definitive buy of the the 'Dear Mr. Buk - only'-version.
This one will ship insured for 8.50 EUR to the US as well as inside EU.
that's a total of 58,50 EUR (ca. 92.- USD today).
the bigger package needs to be weighted, so I dunno at the moment.
i AM back to normal.
now.
unfortunately.
you may rather wait for me to be certifiably sane, which isn't "back to normal".
at all.
ps:
but i got your point, of course. (which was mine too.)
so, c u around on Sunday.
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hank solo said:
baby, i'm online again now, [YEY! hurrayyy!!!] - (don't know if the technical probs are solved for good) but will Go (=leave) now anyways.
not sure what's solved/fixed here.
but it's okay with me.
nevermind.
"why bother? nothing's worth getting involved in."
(Marvin in 'Hitchhiker' book-no1)
good night !
bospress.net
www.bospress.net
Yes. Thanks! Really, I appreciate it!
Best,Bill
Best,Bill
Father Luke
Founding member
I ordered mine just a week, or so, ago.
It just arrived.
Along with a poster like this one. . .
WoW !
My turn to say:
Thank you so much roni !
It just arrived.
Along with a poster like this one. . .
WoW !
My turn to say:
Thank you so much roni !
you asked for it, you got it.
thank BENNO for this!
hey all you guys, glad to see you happy!