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motown Inner circle Atlanta by way of Detroit 6127 Posts |
Quote: Bill, I have to disagree with you.
On 2013-11-28 12:11, Bill Hegbli wrote: Living in Detroit I can tell you we knew the difference in currency value between the US and Canada, especially when it was far greater in our favor. We also knew about the GST tax. As someone who travels abroad frequently, there's not a lot of need to get foreign currency ahead of time. With ATM's you can get money the minute you arrive at you destination or use an exchange service. I'm pretty sure any US airport that deals with international flights is going to have a currency exchange service. And in Europe it's far easier now with so many countries using the Euro.
"If you ever write anything about me after I'm gone, I will come back and haunt you."
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owen.daniel Inner circle England 1048 Posts |
Bill,
For a start, I travel a great deal in my work, throughout Europe and also to other continents... I still disagree with your explanation. Whenever I see a price in USD I instantly convert it into pounds, and then decide whether I can afford it. I don't say "Oh 300 dollars sounds like 300 pounds, so that must be the same value". And so, going back to the original poster, when they said that they couldn't afford the book at $300, I'm sure (at least I would hope) that they had already made the relevant calculation. Your calculations seem to be assuming that something that costs $1 in the US would cost £1 in the UK... for instance a drink in a bar costs 3 units of money regardless of what the currency is. Only under this (wrong) assumption is your calculation that somebody in Europe saves $77 correct. In general I would guess that Europeans are more aware of currency conversion because we buy more from the US than Americans buy from Europe/elsewhere, and in addition we use many different currencies in a small space, so have plenty of practice of understanding its conversions! |
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Peo Olsson Inner circle Stockholm, Sweden 3260 Posts |
Genii november 2005 features the life and magic of Hofzinser, written by Magic Christian and Richard Kaufman.
Pictured to the left my hero and me during FISM 2006 in Stockholm.
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Bill Hegbli Eternal Order Fort Wayne, Indiana 22797 Posts |
I would assume you members very near the borders may have easier availability, but not here in "middle earth". I tried to get a check in British Pounds, it took me going to the local branch, they called their home office in Pennsylvania while I sat there watching the customer service talk to someone on the other end. She took over an hour, and then they said we will mail you your money order. This then cost $40 for the bank services.
I use to sell some magic here on the Café to members in Canada. I ask for a money order. The local bank would not cash it, as they knew nothing about Canadian money orders. Thus the only way they would cash it was to send it for collection, which would take 2 weeks or longer. |
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Peo Olsson Inner circle Stockholm, Sweden 3260 Posts |
Non Plus Ultra (latin) means "nothing further beyond", one of Hofzinser's most popular sayings during his act.
Pictured to the left my hero and me during FISM 2006 in Stockholm.
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Peo Olsson Inner circle Stockholm, Sweden 3260 Posts |
"It looks like there will be a small delay in shipping the Hofzinser books. We were able, at the last minute, to upgrade the quality of the paper, and this change cost us a couple of days in production. Delivery of the books to us has also suffered a small delay, because of the holiday season. We’re now estimating that shipments will be made around December 13. We’re doing everything we can to make it sooner. I’ll send out a general announcement to newsletter subscribers tomorrow, letting everyone know about the delay.
Best Wishes, Stephen Minch"
Pictured to the left my hero and me during FISM 2006 in Stockholm.
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poonchingyip Elite user Canada 419 Posts |
That's great, I cannot wait to see how good the set will it be. Hopefully, I will receive it before 31st.
-Arthur |
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Peo Olsson Inner circle Stockholm, Sweden 3260 Posts |
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On 2013-12-08 10:49, poonchingyip wrote: I sincerly hope that too Arthur.
Pictured to the left my hero and me during FISM 2006 in Stockholm.
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Matthew Rider New user 7 Posts |
I ordered mine on the payment plan back in December.... Now I have to wait until March to study these surely amazing tomes...
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nooner Regular user 187 Posts |
Email today from Hermetic Press:
Hofzinser Is Being Shipped! We have just received these books from the bindery, and they are bigger, heavier and more attractive than even we expected. We think you will be pleased. We are now packing, labeling and shipping all orders as quickly as is humanly possible. We have hundreds of sets to ship out, but we have been preparing for this, and we think all orders should be in the mail by December 17, 2013, or earlier. If you live in the USA, you should receive your set before December 25. Most international orders should be delivered before the end of the year, depending on the efficiency of each country's postal service. And if you have been waiting to order your set of what will assuredly be a modern classic, you can still do so and be among the first to read them. |
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Peo Olsson Inner circle Stockholm, Sweden 3260 Posts |
I CAN'T WAIT!
Pictured to the left my hero and me during FISM 2006 in Stockholm.
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boinko Elite user Illinois 427 Posts |
Mine arrived -- but I didn't get a chance to open the shipping box. Big, heavy. Looking forward to this!
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Payne Inner circle Seattle 4571 Posts |
Received my set today as well. No one should be disappointed. I still think Caveney's set is ahead of them for book of the year. But not by much.
"America's Foremost Satirical Magician" -- Jeff McBride.
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latentimage Elite user No More Room In Hell.. 440 Posts |
I know this is undoubtedly a lot of material to get through, but does anyone have some thoughts on what they have read so far? I am excited to get mine, but like several others I have a few more months to go as I did the payment plan. I'm now wondering if there is an option for early payoff
Best, Allen
"Come to the edge," he said, They Said "We Are Afraid," "Come to the edge," he said, They Came, He Pushed Them...And They Flew. -Apollinaire
"If there be a skeptical star, I was born under it. Yet I have lived all my days in complete astonishment." -W. MacNeile Dixon |
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Conjuring Arts New user New York, NY 51 Posts |
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On 2013-12-29 02:23, Allen Michael wrote: Hi Allen, Sure, just write to orders@conjuringarts.org and tell us what you want to do and we will send you a paypal invoice and when you pay it we will send your book right out (unfortunately no more can go out before Thursday but all orders ship then)!! Team CA
Want to reach us or have questions? Send us a PM or email us at: [email]questions@conjuringarts.org[/email]
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Peo Olsson Inner circle Stockholm, Sweden 3260 Posts |
Got my copy TODAY! Much to read now ...
Pictured to the left my hero and me during FISM 2006 in Stockholm.
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PapaG Special user 851 Posts |
Some reviews would be appreciated.
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PapaG Special user 851 Posts |
One of the most anticipated magic books ever and nothing? Really?
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Payne Inner circle Seattle 4571 Posts |
They are too busy reading them. There is a lot of material to absorb and, at least the first volume, is not an easy read. My review of the first volume is in this months MUM
"America's Foremost Satirical Magician" -- Jeff McBride.
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PapaG Special user 851 Posts |
Could you briefly give your opinion?
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