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#1
Joseph_Silver
Jun 23, 2009 20:30:04 So I went to Borders yesterday to pick up a copy of the Eberron Player's Guide, only to find out that they just sold the last copy minutes ago and that the next shipment isn't due until weeks later.

Well, I guess this means that the EPG is doing well if it's selling out at stores.

I'll just play Magic Online until then.
#2
Nived
Jun 23, 2009 20:47:03 Good luck man, no other book stores you can try?

Of course this means there are Eberron gamers in your town. Find them.
#3
tallric_kruush
Jun 23, 2009 21:22:53
So I went to Borders yesterday to pick up a copy of the Eberron Player's Guide, only to find out that they just sold the last copy minutes ago and that the next shipment isn't due until weeks later.

Well, I guess this means that the EPG is doing well if it's selling out at stores.

I'll just play Magic Online until then.

I don't mean to sound smarmy, but... clearly you have internet access, and I know Borders has a website. Why not buy it online?
#4
Loki5654
Jun 24, 2009 10:38:39 Pardon me, but this sounds more like an issue with Border's not ordering enough copies and less like Wizards not printing enough.

Shouldn't you go to a Border's message board and complain there first?
#5
rauric
Jun 24, 2009 13:11:10 Think this is a tounge in cheek post.
#6
tallric_kruush
Jun 24, 2009 14:46:51
Think this is a tounge in cheek post.

The title of thread suggests as much, but I'm not embarrassed to say "I don't get it".
#7
tiwaztyrsfist
Jun 25, 2009 21:32:57 So, My FLGS got 1 copy. They ordered 6...

The local Borders got 2 copies, they have five of each other book sitting on the shelf. They also didn't get it until yesterday.

Barnes and Noble got 2 copies, they have even more copies of the other 4e books on the shelves.

EPG's are in short supply.
#8
pyro_azer
Jun 26, 2009 10:46:26
EPG's are in short supply.

Most likely this is just because they are new. The stores do not want to order a bunch until they are sure of a demand and there are more of the other books because they have been out for a while.
#9
dan_vk
Jun 28, 2009 9:27:55
Most likely this is just because they are new. The stores do not want to order a bunch until they are sure of a demand and there are more of the other books because they have been out for a while.

Borders and Barnes and Noble always order new 4E D&D books because they are consistent sellers. TiwazTyrsfist specifically mentioned that his FLGS received less than they ordered. I have seen much more hype for the EPG than there was for the FRPG, probably because it is the first 4E Eberron book. It is possible WotC printed too few, but it sounds like a problem with distribution.
#10
Artifact
Jun 28, 2009 10:02:38 The local hobby shop was sold out of the EPG when I visited recently but the local bookseller had two copies on hand. Only time I've ever had a problem buying a D&D hardcover (on first-try at least).

There are a few places I can choose from to purchase and I've never had a problem. I prefer local sellers over internt buying (which I use only as a last resort).

If I absolutely, positively have to have a copy, I'll actually pre-order from the hobby shop or the bookstore (I buy 50/50 from both). I'll prolly do this when the PH 3 comes out (since PH 2 did so well, I expect more of the same next time around).
#11
falcongk81
Jun 28, 2009 12:18:40
So I went to Borders yesterday to pick up a copy of the Eberron Player's Guide, only to find out that they just sold the last copy minutes ago and that the next shipment isn't due until weeks later.

Well, I guess this means that the EPG is doing well if it's selling out at stores.

I'll just play Magic Online until then.

www.amazon.com
#12
hothead
Jun 28, 2009 18:33:45 My FLGS sold out the first week. In fact we started an Eberron campaign there and the owner who is playing in it sold his,so he did not have one for the frirst session.I think he originally ordered like 6-8. The following week he got more in, no problem.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 Joseph_Silver Jun 23, 2009 20:30:04	So I went to Borders yesterday to pick up a copy of the Eberron Player's Guide, only to find out that they just sold the last copy minutes ago and that the next shipment isn't due until weeks later. Well, I guess this means that the EPG is doing well if it's selling out at stores. I'll just play Magic Online until then.
#2 Nived Jun 23, 2009 20:47:03	Good luck man, no other book stores you can try? Of course this means there are Eberron gamers in your town. Find them.
#3 tallric_kruush Jun 23, 2009 21:22:53	So I went to Borders yesterday to pick up a copy of the Eberron Player's Guide, only to find out that they just sold the last copy minutes ago and that the next shipment isn't due until weeks later. Well, I guess this means that the EPG is doing well if it's selling out at stores. I'll just play Magic Online until then. I don't mean to sound smarmy, but... clearly you have internet access, and I know Borders has a website. Why not buy it online?
#4 Loki5654 Jun 24, 2009 10:38:39	Pardon me, but this sounds more like an issue with Border's not ordering enough copies and less like Wizards not printing enough. Shouldn't you go to a Border's message board and complain there first?
#5 rauric Jun 24, 2009 13:11:10	Think this is a tounge in cheek post.
#6 tallric_kruush Jun 24, 2009 14:46:51	Think this is a tounge in cheek post. The title of thread suggests as much, but I'm not embarrassed to say "I don't get it".
#7 tiwaztyrsfist Jun 25, 2009 21:32:57	So, My FLGS got 1 copy. They ordered 6... The local Borders got 2 copies, they have five of each other book sitting on the shelf. They also didn't get it until yesterday. Barnes and Noble got 2 copies, they have even more copies of the other 4e books on the shelves. EPG's are in short supply.
#8 pyro_azer Jun 26, 2009 10:46:26	EPG's are in short supply. Most likely this is just because they are new. The stores do not want to order a bunch until they are sure of a demand and there are more of the other books because they have been out for a while.
#9 dan_vk Jun 28, 2009 9:27:55	Most likely this is just because they are new. The stores do not want to order a bunch until they are sure of a demand and there are more of the other books because they have been out for a while. Borders and Barnes and Noble always order new 4E D&D books because they are consistent sellers. TiwazTyrsfist specifically mentioned that his FLGS received less than they ordered. I have seen much more hype for the EPG than there was for the FRPG, probably because it is the first 4E Eberron book. It is possible WotC printed too few, but it sounds like a problem with distribution.
#10 Artifact Jun 28, 2009 10:02:38	The local hobby shop was sold out of the EPG when I visited recently but the local bookseller had two copies on hand. Only time I've ever had a problem buying a D&D hardcover (on first-try at least). There are a few places I can choose from to purchase and I've never had a problem. I prefer local sellers over internt buying (which I use only as a last resort). If I absolutely, positively have to have a copy, I'll actually pre-order from the hobby shop or the bookstore (I buy 50/50 from both). I'll prolly do this when the PH 3 comes out (since PH 2 did so well, I expect more of the same next time around).
#11 falcongk81 Jun 28, 2009 12:18:40	So I went to Borders yesterday to pick up a copy of the Eberron Player's Guide, only to find out that they just sold the last copy minutes ago and that the next shipment isn't due until weeks later. Well, I guess this means that the EPG is doing well if it's selling out at stores. I'll just play Magic Online until then. www.amazon.com
#12 hothead Jun 28, 2009 18:33:45	My FLGS sold out the first week. In fact we started an Eberron campaign there and the owner who is playing in it sold his,so he did not have one for the frirst session.I think he originally ordered like 6-8. The following week he got more in, no problem.