Re: [AISdiscuss] Proposal for discussion -- Clarence's new book

[kludi@juno.com]

Hi again,
Made the trip to our local post office. Assuming that the new publication
is similar in size and weight as The World Of Irises, I found the
following:
1.  The World of Irises will fit in the 8.10 flat rate envelope, however
there is no protection or padding. The customer is going to receive a
publication with damaged corners on the cover. (Not recommended by the
post office personnel.)  Flat rate postage is $4.05 to anywhere within
the US. No charge for the envelope.
2. I recommend we use a #3 or #4 bubble manila envelope (cost $.42 or
$.46 each) for shipping. We currently use both sizes for Storefront
shipments.
3. Shipping cost comparison for The World of Irises to the east coast
(Dr. Epperson) and west coast (Jeanne Plank).
Media Mail (Book rate) $2.55 to both locations, delivery 7-8 days to east
coast, 5 days to west coast.
Priority Mail - $9.00 to east coast, $6.40 to west coast, 2 day delivery
on both.
4. International Shipment for 2 lbs 5 oz.
Australia - Air Letter $18.55 with 4-7 day delivery
                Economy $8.25 with 4-6 week delivery 
Germany - Air Letter $16.55 with 4-7 day delivery
                Economy $8.15 with 4-6 week delivery

We currently send all shipments by Media Mail. If a customer wants the
items sooner, they are asked to pay the difference between the Media Mail
rate and the Priority Mail rate. The customers have been willing to pay a
couple of extra dollars to get the publications sooner. 
Kay and I are leaving town and will be back Tuesday. 
John Ludi
AIS Storefront


On Fri, 15 Sep 2006 05:11:05 -0700 (PDT) Robt R Pries
<rpries@sbcglobal.net> writes:
> The link to allbookstores shows a price of $55.01 I am
> assuming before shipping and it also shows a
> publication date of September. Since the book is not
> being published until November 10th it is likely the
> price is also in error. When one goes to their button
> for directing you to a store it also shows it
> unavailable. The other link is the publishers site and
> shows list of $87+.
> 
> --- Pat Toolan <pattoolan1@bigpond.com> wrote:
> 
> > I have just been doing a websearch of the title and
> > have come up with two so 
> > far:
> >
> http://www.allbookstores.com/author/Clarence_Mahan.html
> > 
> > and the book publisher:
> >
>
http://www.krieger-publishing.com/natscience/Botany/STACKbotany/stackbota
ny_1.html
> > 
> > Pat Toolan
> > 
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Maureen Mark" <mmark@rogers.com>
> > To: <aisdiscuss@aisboard.org>
> > Sent: Friday, September 15, 2006 9:04 AM
> > Subject: [AISdiscuss] Proposal for discussion --
> > Clarence's new book
> > 
> > 
> > > Hi all,
> > >
> > > As some of you know, Clarence Mahan has been
> > working  on a book for past 
> > > year or so.  The book is done and will be 
> > released by Kriger Press in 
> > > November.  The book 'Classic Irises  and the Men
> > and Women who Created 
> > > Them" is advertised in the October  bulletin.  The
> > retail price is $87.50.
> > >
> > > The Publication  Committee is proposing that the
> > book be offered by the 
> > > AIS Storefront  at a discount for the first year
> > of publication.  We are 
> > > able to  get a 45% discount on the book for any
> > volume over 50 copies. 
> > > Lower discounts are available for smaller volumes.
> >  Going with at  least 
> > > 50 copies, the costs are as follows:
> > >
> > >  Discount price: $48.125
> > > Shipping for each 50 books: $85 ($1.70 each)
> > >
> > > Minimum cost of book: $49.825
> > > Shipping within US: $3.50-$8.10
> > >
> > > Proposal
> > >
> > > Special  offer of $58.95 including shipping until
> > Dec.1 with shipping from 
> > > Storefront around Dec. 15. As the October bulletin
> > had already been 
> > > printed by the time we heard of this opportunity,
> > we propose to get the 
> > > word out through iris editors and the AIS website.
> > >
> > > Post Xmas offer of $75 with shipping when 50
> > orders received. Notice in 
> > > January bulletin with a book review.
> > >
> > > The Storefront would accumulate orders and then
> > arrange purchase of the 
> > > books for shipping when 50 orders have been
> > received.
> > >
> > >  This proposal has not been shared with the
> > Storefront.  My  apologies, 
> > > John.  I was hoping to have time to give you
> > advance  notice of this idea 
> > > and get your feedback.
> > >
> > >  All of you, especially John, please feel free to
> > poke holes in this 
> > > proposal.  It has been put together on fairly
> > short notice.   The purpose 
> > > is to promote the book for Christmas sales at a
> > price very  close to cost 
> > > and then offer the book at a discount.
> > >
> > >  I personally have not seen the book, but I have
> > heard that those who have 
> > > are ready with their praise.
> > >
> > >  I'll be away for a few days and hope to see some
> > discussion when I get 
> > > back.
> > >
> > >  Maureen Mark
> > >  Chair, Publications Committee
> > >
> > >
> >
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