New Book on SBS Buses
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Popular Book store have?Originally posted by The_Bus_Guide:Hi all,
The price of the book will be set by the bookshop under normal trading terms, something which the author has no control. However, since there will be no freight cost, which is about GBP8 per book from UK, it should be not much different than SGD50.
You can order the book now from any TIMES Bookshop in Singapore. You can also wait for the book to be released, if you want. -
The author should sell the book at popular bookstore because many adults and children will visit popular bookstore, rather than the Times Bookshop
By the way, i went to suntec city Times Bookshop branch and the sales girls said that there is NO such book published.
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Hello everyone, I am the author of the new SBS book and would urge as many as of you possible to order from your favourite bookshop, Popular Bookshop or Times or any other. The more requests they have the more likely thay are to stock the book.
It will be available from about 15th June. Look on my website www.BooksDTS.co.uk for details on how to order for local delivery from the Singapore printer.
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what is the book about and why is it so expensive?
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I am sorry if the price seems high but if you care to look at my website and those of others in the UK and Hong Kong selling similar bus books, it is a very reasonable price.
In order to keep the price affordable in Singapore, I have had some copies printed there so as to reduce freight charges from the UK.
If you care to look at www.BooksDTS.co.uk you will see the description of the content. Please click on the picture of the book cover for some idea of what the content looks like.
I hope that you like my book and enjoy reading it. I have tried to provide as many technical details as I can discover from extensive research in the bus trade press and from other people who know the buses of Singapore.
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Will it be cheaper to order the book or buy the book when it is published..?
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maybe u can wait a while and try to get it second hand? $50.. well, if its 30, then more can afford it.. how about if we order in bulk and ask for discounts?Originally posted by sbskidz:Will it be cheaper to order the book or buy the book when it is published..? -
I can't speak for bookshop prices but if you buy direct from DTS the price will be GBP £16.50 plus £2 postage = £18.5 at the exchange rate of the day.
You can send a Singapore dollar cheque for $55 total to
DTS Sales, PO Box 105, CROYDON, CR9 2TL, UK. and the book will be delivered by courier to you as soon as possible after receipt of the payment.
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Is the book out yet? Which bookstore is selling it? Can't wait to get it !!
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Will it be avaliable at the library?
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--Duplicated Post-- Sorry
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Is the book out yet????? I've waited for 5 days and there is no news about it!!!!!
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If I am not wrong, I read from the NLB Website that ALL Books printed in Singapore have to have at least a copy submitted to the NLBOriginally posted by SBS9889U:Will it be avaliable at the library? -
From the lead author/publisher
The book is now available in Singapore - or would be if the bookshops would stock it!
Two copies have been deposited with National Library but as I am a UK resident I don't know where they will be, when available or how to find out.
Order direct from me via www.BooksDTS.co.uk and as soon as your postal order for GBP £18.50 (£16.50 + £2 delivery) arrives with your order form I will have a copy sent round to you same day.
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What is the exact title of the book? (Maybe i can do a search)
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maybe u guys can leave a post if you had bought the book or is interested to buy? i still think $50 is too expensive.. $20 is more acceptable
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Dear all,Originally posted by 105090:maybe u guys can leave a post if you had bought the book or is interested to buy? i still think $50 is too expensive.. $20 is more acceptable
This book is a must have for the true blue bus enthusiasts. Even if the price is on the high side, rest assured it is worth the money you paid for. It's contents are priceless.
The book is divided into 4 parts. Part 1 looks into the buses which were inherited from the various bus companies when SBS was formed. Part 2 showcases the new buses which were bought by SBS. Part 3 is about the first double-deckers and part 4 features the one-off demonstrator buses.
Each bus type is accompanied by technical details, a brief history and photographs. For the history buffs, there is even a complete fleetlist showing its registration date, configuration, body type and its former SH/STC registration.
Still not convinced? How about buses you've probably never seen before? Ever heard the 'old birds' talking about Berliet, Leyland Leopard, Renault PR100.2 and others? Well, they're all here inside this book; with pictures as well.
I could go on and on. Let's hope the books can hit the shelves in Singapore soon. If you don't want to wait that long, then you can order directly from Mr Mike Davis. -
What is the real cost of the book is it $50.
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Went down to Times bookshop at Tampines mall / century square, and checked with the counter staff. Did not have the book title or ISBN number with me, so I just check with them whether they have a book call "Singapore buses" in the store, published on 15 jun 05. They looked at me, and point me towards the Transitlink Guide 2004. Even Times the bookshop, who is part of the Times publishing group, doesn't know about this book.Originally posted by The_Bus_Guide:Dear all,
This book is a must have for the true blue bus enthusiasts. Even if the price is on the high side, rest assured it is worth the money you paid for. It's contents are priceless.
The book is divided into 4 parts. Part 1 looks into the buses which were inherited from the various bus companies when SBS was formed. Part 2 showcases the new buses which were bought by SBS. Part 3 is about the first double-deckers and part 4 features the one-off demonstrator buses.
Each bus type is accompanied by technical details, a brief history and photographs. For the history buffs, there is even a complete fleetlist showing its registration date, configuration, body type and its former SH/STC registration.
Still not convinced? How about buses you've probably never seen before? Ever heard the 'old birds' talking about Berliet, Leyland Leopard, Renault PR100.2 and others? Well, they're all here inside this book; with pictures as well.
I could go on and on. Let's hope the books can hit the shelves in Singapore soon. If you don't want to wait that long, then you can order directly from Mr Mike Davis.
At this rate, very hard to buy the book from retail stores. You will have to order from Mr Mike Davis online using his order form. -
Hey, same encounter here, yesterday I went to Times bookshop at Centrepoint and I ask the staff there to check if the book is in stock. I gave the FULL DETAILS with the ISBN, after that the staff said :" Sorry, we don't have this book AND our bookshop dosen't sell this kind of booksOriginally posted by demag_ac:Went down to Times bookshop at Tampines mall / century square, and checked with the counter staff. Did not have the book title or ISBN number with me, so I just check with them whether they have a book call "Singapore buses" in the store, published on 15 jun 05. They looked at me, and point me towards the Transitlink Guide 2004. Even Times the bookshop, who is part of the Times publishing group, doesn't know about this book.
At this rate, very hard to buy the book from retail stores. You will have to order from Mr Mike Davis online using his order form.
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Has anyone bought the SBS book yet? I can't find it neither in popular bookstore nor times bookshop.
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I am very sorry that you think that the book is too expensive - presumably you do not study Business Studies or you would know that the selling price of a product includes both the cost of production plus a value added factor. A business is required to make a profit in order to sustain itself. If I don't make a profit, then there is no money for me to buy food and thus live long enough to write the next book!Originally posted by 105090:maybe u guys can leave a post if you had bought the book or is interested to buy? i still think $50 is too expensive.. $20 is more acceptable
Unfortunately, the unit ptice for printing is a more than the $20 you mention! -
Unfortunately all the five bookshops in Singapore that I have approached have turned down the idea of stocking it! Has anyone tried placing a special order? Surely they won't turn away trade?Originally posted by CAIX:Has anyone bought the SBS book yet? I can't find it neither in popular bookstore nor times bookshop.
I can have the book delivered to your door for an additional $6 if you order it by downloading an order form from my website www.BooksDTS.co.uk. If you pay by postal orders TOTAL GBP £18.50 i.e. book £16.50 ($50) plus £2 ($6) local SG delivery - I will e-mail the printer to send you a copy.
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Has anyone checked with The Commercial Press Bookstore at IMM? This store sold the Singapore Buses Handbook by Danny C.Y. Chan at one time. The last time I went there, there is a small collection of Hong Kong Buses Yearbook. Perhaps they would be interested to stock this book?Originally posted by CAIX:Hey, same encounter here, yesterday I went to Times bookshop at Centrepoint and I ask the staff there to check if the book is in stock. I gave the FULL DETAILS with the ISBN, after that the staff said :" Sorry, we don't have this book AND our bookshop dosen't sell this kind of books . -
So can I pay by cash? and if so, should I mailed it to DTS or what?Originally posted by MikeDTS:Unfortunately all the five bookshops in Singapore that I have approached have turned down the idea of stocking it! Has anyone tried placing a special order? Surely they won't turn away trade?
I can have the book delivered to your door for an additional $6 if you order it by downloading an order form from my website www.BooksDTS.co.uk. If you pay by postal orders TOTAL GBP £18.50 i.e. book £16.50 ($50) plus £2 ($6) local SG delivery - I will e-mail the printer to send you a copy.
I hope that this helps.