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Castle Ravenloft not on Amazon.co.uk

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#1
pamela
Aug 14, 2010 4:59:39 Is there any intention on selling the Castle Ravenloft game in the UK? It's not available on Amazon over here which really surprised me.
#2
MarkAtkinson
Aug 14, 2010 5:44:26 I noticed this too.

It's not only Amazon UK even the stores like Orcs Nest in London and Gamers Guild don't list it for Pre-order. In fact the ONLY UK sources I could find on Google was The Geekest Link and Games Lore and these have disclaimers that say release dates and prices are TBC.

I know the UK/European market is tiny when compared to the US but still.....
#3
Duskweaver
Aug 15, 2010 3:57:20 The same applies to Wrath of Ashardalon, BTW. It's there on Amazon.com, but nowhere to be seen on Amazon.co.uk.
#4
Gazra
Aug 15, 2010 5:06:05 Maybe it's karma for you guys getting the last D&D boardgame when we didn't. ;)

Seriously, though: I hope you get it because it looks like the best thing since HeroQuest.
#5
pamela
Aug 15, 2010 5:26:04
Maybe it's karma for you guys getting the last D&D boardgame when we didn't. ;)

Seriously, though: I hope you get it because it looks like the best thing since HeroQuest.

But that wasn't my fault!

That's right, Gazra, rub it in about how good it is.... ;)

I'm sure it's just a matter of time but it might be nice to get it before Christmas; I'm considering it for my husband for that or his birthday (October).
#6
Gazra
Aug 15, 2010 6:16:50 I'm sure there are plenty of other places selling it that will ship it overseas. I know a whole lot of places pre-ordered it from Amazon back when they were selling it for $40. Those sites are reselling it for $45-$55 bucks. Check out eBay too.

Actually, I just looked it up on Troll and Toad and they are selling it for $39.99 plus shipping, and they ship anywhere in the world. I don't know what the shipping cost would be, but I'm sure it's not more than the 25 bucks you'll save buying it there. I used to buy magic cards and D&D minis from that site all the time and I've never had any kind of problem with them.

www.trollandtoad.com/p289758.html

EDIT: They have a shipping calculator on the site. Fed-EX International shipping costs between 28-30 bucks for the item according to whether you select 'economy' or 'priority'. I think priority would be worth two more dollars. So you could get the game for 70 bucks, which is probably the same you would get it from AmazonUK after shipping.
#7
pamela
Aug 15, 2010 6:26:55 Thanks for the link, Gazra. I will keep it in mind but I'm also going to send off an email to the D&D UK person who has replaced Charles Ryan and see if they can give us any word on it. If I get an answer, I'll be sure to post it here.
#8
zephyrstorm
Aug 15, 2010 16:05:06 try London-based Leisure games on the ol' internet. They're getting stock and selling it for £43 or thereabouts + postage
#9
wulfgars
Aug 16, 2010 9:16:14 You can order also from Book Depository , wich is based in the UK , and it´s selling with a big discount , plus it´s shipping free worlwide....
#10
pamela
Aug 16, 2010 13:15:01 Thank you wulfgars; I've now pre-ordered it for my husband!
#11
Pobman
Aug 17, 2010 10:34:55 While it is obvious form the posts in this thread that it is going to be available in the UK, there is a new blog post on the D&D UK group confirming an August 31st release date for it:

community.wizards.com/dnduk/blog/2010/08...

Just thought I'd share.
#12
pamela
Aug 17, 2010 12:54:57 Thanks Pobman! However it's STILL not available on Amazon in the UK.
#13
Intruder314
Aug 17, 2010 15:22:24 Bah, Book Depository now simply lists this as "Out of Stock".
#14
Intruder314
Sep 16, 2010 10:29:56 Well I had to wait ages but it was worth hanging on: Book Depository finally has new stock of Castle Ravenloft and 30 mins ago when I ordered mine it was £33.23 and free worldwide delivery.

I've been checking them and other sights daily since launch and prior to this the lowest price I saw was £45.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 pamela Aug 14, 2010 4:59:39	Is there any intention on selling the Castle Ravenloft game in the UK? It's not available on Amazon over here which really surprised me.
#2 MarkAtkinson Aug 14, 2010 5:44:26	I noticed this too. It's not only Amazon UK even the stores like Orcs Nest in London and Gamers Guild don't list it for Pre-order. In fact the ONLY UK sources I could find on Google was The Geekest Link and Games Lore and these have disclaimers that say release dates and prices are TBC. I know the UK/European market is tiny when compared to the US but still.....
#3 Duskweaver Aug 15, 2010 3:57:20	The same applies to Wrath of Ashardalon, BTW. It's there on Amazon.com, but nowhere to be seen on Amazon.co.uk.
#4 Gazra Aug 15, 2010 5:06:05	Maybe it's karma for you guys getting the last D&D boardgame when we didn't. ;) Seriously, though: I hope you get it because it looks like the best thing since HeroQuest.
#5 pamela Aug 15, 2010 5:26:04	Maybe it's karma for you guys getting the last D&D boardgame when we didn't. ;) Seriously, though: I hope you get it because it looks like the best thing since HeroQuest. But that wasn't my fault! That's right, Gazra, rub it in about how good it is.... ;) I'm sure it's just a matter of time but it might be nice to get it before Christmas; I'm considering it for my husband for that or his birthday (October).
#6 Gazra Aug 15, 2010 6:16:50	I'm sure there are plenty of other places selling it that will ship it overseas. I know a whole lot of places pre-ordered it from Amazon back when they were selling it for $40. Those sites are reselling it for $45-$55 bucks. Check out eBay too. Actually, I just looked it up on Troll and Toad and they are selling it for $39.99 plus shipping, and they ship anywhere in the world. I don't know what the shipping cost would be, but I'm sure it's not more than the 25 bucks you'll save buying it there. I used to buy magic cards and D&D minis from that site all the time and I've never had any kind of problem with them. www.trollandtoad.com/p289758.html EDIT: They have a shipping calculator on the site. Fed-EX International shipping costs between 28-30 bucks for the item according to whether you select 'economy' or 'priority'. I think priority would be worth two more dollars. So you could get the game for 70 bucks, which is probably the same you would get it from AmazonUK after shipping.
#7 pamela Aug 15, 2010 6:26:55	Thanks for the link, Gazra. I will keep it in mind but I'm also going to send off an email to the D&D UK person who has replaced Charles Ryan and see if they can give us any word on it. If I get an answer, I'll be sure to post it here.
#8 zephyrstorm Aug 15, 2010 16:05:06	try London-based Leisure games on the ol' internet. They're getting stock and selling it for £43 or thereabouts + postage
#9 wulfgars Aug 16, 2010 9:16:14	You can order also from Book Depository , wich is based in the UK , and it´s selling with a big discount , plus it´s shipping free worlwide....
#10 pamela Aug 16, 2010 13:15:01	Thank you wulfgars; I've now pre-ordered it for my husband!
#11 Pobman Aug 17, 2010 10:34:55	While it is obvious form the posts in this thread that it is going to be available in the UK, there is a new blog post on the D&D UK group confirming an August 31st release date for it: community.wizards.com/dnduk/blog/2010/08... Just thought I'd share.
#12 pamela Aug 17, 2010 12:54:57	Thanks Pobman! However it's STILL not available on Amazon in the UK.
#13 Intruder314 Aug 17, 2010 15:22:24	Bah, Book Depository now simply lists this as "Out of Stock".
#14 Intruder314 Sep 16, 2010 10:29:56	Well I had to wait ages but it was worth hanging on: Book Depository finally has new stock of Castle Ravenloft and 30 mins ago when I ordered mine it was £33.23 and free worldwide delivery. I've been checking them and other sights daily since launch and prior to this the lowest price I saw was £45.