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Topic: FS: Signed "Selecting The Mercury Seven"
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Gilbert
Member Posts: 1424
From: Carrollton, GA USA
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 12-06-2011 11:03 AM
   
Received mine last week. Fantastic book and the signed insert is a treasure. |
farthestreaches
Member Posts: 1100
From: Redondo Beach, Ca
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 12-07-2011 01:10 AM
Thanks for the positive feedback Gilbert. Hope you enjoyed your personalization. |
ColinBurgess
Member Posts: 2110
From: Sydney, Australia
Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 12-07-2011 06:27 PM
Good to hear that the books are not only arriving safely, but that people are really liking the signed insert. Steve did a great job on this, and the insert is a real "keeper" for sure.Keep those comments coming in, folks. |
Gilbert
Member Posts: 1424
From: Carrollton, GA USA
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 12-07-2011 08:44 PM
Yes, thanks to Steve and Colin for the personalization. |
machbusterman
Member Posts: 1779
From: Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Registered: May 2004
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posted 12-11-2011 12:30 PM
I sent an email order on 9th November but never got a response  |
john ffoulkes
Member Posts: 146
From: United Kingdom
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 12-11-2011 01:55 PM
I am still awaiting a reply also. |
farthestreaches
Member Posts: 1100
From: Redondo Beach, Ca
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 12-11-2011 04:47 PM
Derek and John, have emailed you both. |
ColinBurgess
Member Posts: 2110
From: Sydney, Australia
Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 12-14-2011 05:45 PM
Any other reactions to that signed insert? |
fredtrav
Member Posts: 1778
From: Birmingham AL
Registered: Aug 2010
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posted 12-14-2011 06:09 PM
The signed insert is wonderful. It looks great, much better in person than the picture at the top of this thread. What a great achievement to put this together. I have not started to read the book, but I am looking forward to it. |
jiffyq58
Member Posts: 221
From: Durham, NC, USA
Registered: Jun 2011
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posted 12-22-2011 10:00 AM
Hey Steve, just checking to see if you are still in the process of filling your orders for this book. I ordered one way back at the beginning and haven't received it yet. I know it takes time to send out 300 books, especially at this time of year. Just wanted to make sure my order hasn't gotten lost in the shuffle. Thanks, and happy holidays! |
sfurtaw
Member Posts: 105
From: Saginaw, MI USA
Registered: Feb 2004
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posted 12-22-2011 02:14 PM
Hi Steve. Please add my name to the above post, along with a signed copy of "Falling to Earth". I have attempted to email and call, but have not heard back. Any update to the status of the order? Thanks. |
spacebrane
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posted 12-22-2011 04:29 PM
Ditto here. Hope nothing is amiss, Steve. |
Chuck_Joe
Member Posts: 62
From: Belgium
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 12-23-2011 01:13 PM
Just to say that I received my book today. It was a long trip to Belgium but this is not a problem. I am looking forward to read it! |
farthestreaches
Member Posts: 1100
From: Redondo Beach, Ca
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 12-24-2011 11:29 PM
Will contact each of you. Not to worry. |
jiffyq58
Member Posts: 221
From: Durham, NC, USA
Registered: Jun 2011
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posted 12-30-2011 04:44 PM
I received mine in the mail today, Steve. The book and insert look great. Thanks very much, and have a great New Year! |
machbusterman
Member Posts: 1779
From: Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Registered: May 2004
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posted 01-17-2012 03:46 PM
Steve, Any word on when my book has or will be shipped? I've tried sending emails but to no avail. Payment was sent via Paypal on 12th December. |
sfurtaw
Member Posts: 105
From: Saginaw, MI USA
Registered: Feb 2004
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posted 01-19-2012 04:57 AM
Steve, it has been almost two months since you answered my inquiry regarding the availability of "Selecting the Mercury Seven" and "Falling to Earth", and you accepting my payment. Since that time there has been no shipment and no communication, although I have tried to contact you on the phone and via email. Please provide an update. |
gliderpilotuk
Member Posts: 3413
From: London, UK
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 01-19-2012 10:16 AM
Just realised I paid on Sept 30th, but no book! Update please. |
dtemple
Member Posts: 749
From: Longview, Texas, USA
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 01-20-2012 05:17 PM
I don't yet have my copy either. Not really complaining as I have plenty of reading material on hand, but would like an update. |
farthestreaches
Member Posts: 1100
From: Redondo Beach, Ca
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 01-23-2012 02:53 PM
There is no doubt that tracking and shipping these books has been a daunting task for me to keep up with. Between two books and over 300 of Scott Carpenter's 40 anniversary patches, my tracking systems have been tested to the max. I am however trying to be responsive and for the 1300+ orders (patches included) I am down to a very small number that I show as either not yet paid or marked "shipped" hat may in fact, not have been. In a very few cases, I've had reports of books that WERE shipped have not been received. Where possible, I have replaced them at my cost though my ability to do this is extremely limited. Fortunately these situations are very rare as the mails have proven most reliable. So, I ask that anyone who believes they should have received a book but hasn't, to please contact me. In addition to my email address, my cell phone number is 310.892.5150. Books are still available and I promise my only goal at the end of the day is to have satisfied customers, so don't hesitate to give me a shout, okay? (as opposed to shouting at me, LOL). Oh, and always encourage you to catch me directly rather than posting to these boards. I think I've contacted via email, each of of you who have posted here to say you're still waiting but if not, please let me know. Thanks to all! |
gliderpilotuk
Member Posts: 3413
From: London, UK
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 01-24-2012 05:22 AM
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Originally posted by farthestreaches:
Fortunately these situations are very rare as the mails have proven most reliable.
I'm glad you've got faith Steve.  The trouble with tracking on international shipping is that the tracking ends at the border... whether it's UK-US or vice-versa. Certainly it's a complete rip-off in the UK, as with any form of so-called "recorded delivery." In a week where I've had two valuable parcels left on the doorstep all day and my sister discovered that her nice postman has been hoarding local mail in his garage since October, I'd suggest that you oblige international recipients to take insurance (or ship Fedex) if your own insurance doesn't cover the loss. |
machbusterman
Member Posts: 1779
From: Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Registered: May 2004
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posted 01-28-2012 05:10 AM
My copy arrived safely today and completely unblemished... Very well packaged... thanks Steve! |
Kite
Member Posts: 989
From: Northampton UK
Registered: Nov 2009
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posted 01-31-2012 03:29 PM
Arrived today in immaculate condition. Thanks Steve, Colin and the seven candidates who gave us their signatures. |
farthestreaches
Member Posts: 1100
From: Redondo Beach, Ca
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 06-03-2012 02:22 AM
As noted in this thread, I've been offering a very special edition (includes a multi-signed insert) of this, Colin's latest book and still am at $44.95 (plus shipping). Details can be found by visiting farthestreaches.com and scrolling down the home page. Well, I'm now pleased to offer this wonderful slice of space history (sans the insert), but hand signed on the title page of each and every copy by Colin Burgess, for the greatly reduced price of $22 and this includes shipping to any US location and to most international destinations for only $32. Shipping of multiple copies is of course dependent upon number of copies and shipping location. I highly recommend the special edition at $44.95 but think that $22, including shipping for a hand signed copy is a real deal and an awesome opportunity to pick up this wonderful book for yourself or as a gift for that special friend. If you do the math, you'll see that you just can't go wrong at this price! Please call 310.892.5150 or email to order your copy(ies) or if questions. Thanks as always for your continued support... |
farthestreaches
Member Posts: 1100
From: Redondo Beach, Ca
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 12-03-2021 12:41 AM
Pristine copies of this title along with the complimentary insert as still available in time to receive for the upcoming holiday. This one is a hidden jewel and the insert makes it unique. The only copies available with the insert are those purchased through Farthest Reaches. Visit FarthestReaches.com and click into the Signed Books from our home page for more information. The price for this book is currently $55 with the value of the insert alone worth the price of admission. Each copy is in pristine condition. Happy Holidays everyone!! |
ColinBurgess
Member Posts: 2110
From: Sydney, Australia
Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 12-04-2021 02:52 AM
I didn't realize Steve still had copies of this book, but I'm delighted that he is continuing to make the last remaining copies available. I signed all of his copies of the book during a visit to Los Angeles. The printed inserts were a somewhat risky initiative that Steve and I worked out together, and was a specially-designed loose insert that we placed in just 300 copies of the book, and were signed by seven of the 25 unsuccessful Mercury candidates. Those signing were three Navy, three Air Force and one Marine Corps candidates — the same as the seven test pilots eventually chosen. The signees were Harold Christian, Richard Corbett, Dale Cox, Frank Frazier, Thomas Hayward, Robert Solliday and John Tierney. Of those, only Frank Frazier and Thomas Hayward are still with us today. This is your chance to hold a piece of authentically signed spaceflight history in your hands, as well as the only available book to tell the story of the way in which NASA selected the seven Mercury astronauts, and contains extensive biographies and other information on all 32 candidates. |
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