Did you get it from Birdguides @david kelly
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ID Handbook of European Birds - thoughts, comments thread (3 Viewers)
- Thread starter Winterdune
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welshhillbilly
Allan Hansen.
My copies from NHBS have no problems.
david kelly
Getting grizzlier.
No, NHBS.
foresttwitcher
Virtually unknown member
Anyone had a copy from Warners/Birdguides yet? Was it OK?
Winterdune
Well-known member
Mine was from Birdguides and is absolutely fine.
StuartReeves
Local rarity
My copy from the same source is also fine.
JustinJansen
Well-known member
The majority may just be fine, and some deficiencies doesn't chance the value of this two volume set! Feel a very negative vibe here, due to maybe some colouration that in general will bring no problems for identification of birds on the specific pages. This is where the book is used for, not to stand on the shelf an look beautiful with no deficiencies! I know how much trouble the author and the people that helped went through, and how long the translation took, and I can only applaud the authors and companions, for this masterwork (it changes the WP identification forever)!
I have no doubt a lot of work has gone into it - but the price point of the work necessitates that the printing and production should be first rate, which clearly does not seem to be the case. For that price we are entitled to expect a book that has the correct colours and doesn't have the various issues that have been flagged here
My feelings exactly @twitcherf
To be honest, the only reason I have left my (as yet unfulfilled) order in place is because it avails of the pre-pub price but I am in dread of having to go through a returns process if necessary - not really sure if the hassle would be worth the saving but am keeping my fingers crossed that I get a good copy ...
Harry Stottle
Well-known member
I contacted Birdguides about my order today. They said mine has been dispatched (even though I asked to cancel it a few days ago) but if I receive a faulty copy, I should 'phone them and 'they will tell me their free returns address'. They will then give a full refund, presumably after receiving the book.
They said they have had a lot of calls about this and have asked their management to put up a notice on their website explaining what Birdguides intend to do about it going forward. Wait and see.......
They said they have had a lot of calls about this and have asked their management to put up a notice on their website explaining what Birdguides intend to do about it going forward. Wait and see.......
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That's good news that Birdguides are dealing with any possible issues @Harry Stottle
Hope your copies are in good order.
Hope your copies are in good order.
Would it be possible to post an image of an affected page for reference please? Just so I can see how obvious this is. Thanks.
Are you on Android out of interest - I have now emailed for help with my issues.
Will try to do so asap but if you look at the Wandering Tattler photos you will immediately know if your copy has been affected or not
