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80% off books clearance - Delia Smith, Michael Moore, Danny Wallace, etc. From £1.39.

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competitionscafe
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in It's gone, but was it any good?
Clearance sale of books now on at bol.com - if you are not already a member you need to buy 1 more book within 6 months, so best to order one book and then wait a few days and order another one (As P&P is currently free on all orders).

Also if you are not a bol member, go via Greasy Palm; Rpoints etc (via the Cashback Sites: links in the blue box near the top of this page/just above this post) and you get £2.50 cashback, or even better go via Quidco cashback and get £5 cashback: http://www.quidco.com/content/view/35/87 - so your 2 books could be free!

Could be a good opportunity for some bargain Christmas prezzy shopping?

They also seem to be doing free delivery on all orders (usually £1 per book or free for 3 or more books in one order)

Clearance offers include:

Delia's Kitchen Garden
Published Price: £20.00
BOL Price: £3.99
You Save 80%

Join Me
by Danny Wallace (great book!)
Published Price: £6.99
BOL Price: £1.39
You Save 80%

Abramovich
Dominic Midgley and Chris Hutchins
Published Price: £18.99
BOL Price: £3.79
You Save 80%

Stupid White Men
Michael Moore
Format: Paperback
Published Price: £7.99
BOL Price: £1.59
You Save 80%

How To Be A Gardener Book Two
Alan Titmarsh
Published Price: £19.99
BOL Price: £3.99
You Save 80%

How to Be a Domestic Goddess
Nigella Lawson
Published Price: £17.50
BOL Price: £3.49
You Save 80%

+ many more, mostly history, childrens and reference/non-fiction
+ 60% off current bestsellers eg: Jamies Italy, Rick Stein, etc

Go to http://www2.uk.bol.com/index.asp and click on clearance, but if you have not used bol before go via the cashback sites above first...

By the way - bol are as slow as a sloth on sedatives to deliver orders, but they do turn up eventually (3-4 weeks!)

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"The happiest of people don't necessarily have the
best of everything; they just make the best
of everything that comes along their way."
-- Author Unknown --
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  • emujuice
    emujuice Posts: 930 Forumite
    join me is very very funny. def recomended.

    also if you buy 3 books or more postage is free (otherwise £1 a book)
  • comicmankev
    comicmankev Posts: 1,597 Forumite
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    But this is a book club and does require further purchases - am I right?
  • rchddap1
    rchddap1 Posts: 5,926 Forumite
    Just spotted that myself. You need to purchase 1 further book in 6 months from them.
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  • competitionscafe
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    From their terms and conditions:
    "As a member of bol.com, all we ask is that you buy at least one more book from us within the first six months of your membership. We will not send you anything you have not ordered, and we don't ask you to decline anything either."

    I am not sure if you can buy more than 1 book in your first order to fulfill this commitment, but buying 1 more book within 6 months shouldn't be a problem for most people (especially with Christmas coming up) - they have 60% off bestsellers and they have 'free delivery on all orders' offers every 2nd month or so. Plus if you go via the cashback sites the cashback would pay for your 2nd book (and possibly your first one too if it's one of the cheaper ones).
    "The happiest of people don't necessarily have the
    best of everything; they just make the best
    of everything that comes along their way."
    -- Author Unknown --
  • rchddap1
    rchddap1 Posts: 5,926 Forumite
    Just noticed the cashback on greasypalm for new customers is £6. I have spotted 2 books. Might order each one is seperate orders..fulfilling their criteria.
    Baby Year 1: Oh dear...on the move

    Lily contracted Strep B Meningitis Dec 2006 :eek: Now seemingly a normal little monster. :beer:
    Love to my two angels that I will never forget.
  • comicmankev
    comicmankev Posts: 1,597 Forumite
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    When I used to be a member (years ago, just after they was takn over by the book club) What you ordered when joining did not count as further oreders. Then I went back to order another book and when you log in you go to a different site where the books are not as discounted. Is that still the same?
  • rchddap1
    rchddap1 Posts: 5,926 Forumite
    I'll let you know as soon as I find out. I saw your post after I'd 'done the deed'. So I've sent them a quick email asking for confirmation that I've fulfilled my commitments to them.
    Baby Year 1: Oh dear...on the move

    Lily contracted Strep B Meningitis Dec 2006 :eek: Now seemingly a normal little monster. :beer:
    Love to my two angels that I will never forget.
  • competitionscafe
    competitionscafe Posts: 4,050 Forumite
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    comicmankev wrote:
    when you log in you go to a different site where the books are not as discounted. Is that still the same?

    Don't think so - I first ordered from them over a year ago and see the same prices and same site whether I log in as a member or not.
    "The happiest of people don't necessarily have the
    best of everything; they just make the best
    of everything that comes along their way."
    -- Author Unknown --
  • Jetset_Jac
    Jetset_Jac Posts: 33 Forumite
    Went for it. Used Greasypalm, let's hope the 1 book commitment is not too onerous.

    Looking forward to reading Danny Wallace.

    Thanks to the OP.
  • emujuice
    emujuice Posts: 930 Forumite
    hi,
    i've used bol for years, they are always the cheapest for books, if they have them in stock. unfortunately they don't have a wide range, mostly best sellers. to be honest buying one more book probably isn't going to be a problem. i bet you go on there and end up finding half a dozen books you want. i always end up buying 3 at a time (for free postage) as it's often cheaper if i want 2 books ( i might as well add another at 2 or 3 pounds if you see what i mean).
    They do send yoou monthly emials, but otherther than that, they don't hassle you at all. hope that helps.
    also, try danny wallace's new book, yes man if you like join me. also very funny!
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