[HPFGU-OTChatter] Amazon/BN Pre Order Question

[Richelle Votaw]

> I'm trying to decide between pre-ordering OotP or braving the lines at
> Barnes and Noble on the 21st.  My problem is I'm trying to find a
> guarantee that the book will actually be delivered on that Saturday,
> and I won't have to wait until Monday to get it.  Neither BN or Amazon
> makes any mention of this, and in fact Amazon lists all their shipping
> methods as "no weekend delivery". 

I don't have experience preordering books, but I know for a fact Amazon always ships UPS.  And UPS doesn't deliver on Saturday, unless they pay extra for the shipping.  I order frequently from Amazon, and they've never shipped anything but UPS.  You may be able to pay extra and have things shipped priority mail, which would come on Saturday, but that hardly seems fair. 

I've preordered the UK edition and will stand in line at Barnes & Noble (or my local Books a Million if by some miracle they decide to stay open) as well.  I must have that book the very instant it's possible.  If by some twist of fate my preordered edition comes early, fine by me.  Even if it does I'll be in line at B&N anyway.  I need the experience. :)  Wonder if I should wear my Hermione costume .  .  .?

Richelle


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