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Katsunami · 08-14-2015, 06:46 PM

Many here know the Delphi Classics; either because by their good e-book quality for a very low price, or by the fact that they've crashed their website in such a fashion they lost all user data

The one thing every Delphi Classic buyer also knows, is that their books are HUGE, and (almost) unmanageable affairs, often over 50 MB per book.

Now they've finally seen the light and introduced PARTS EDITIONS:

http://www.delphiclassics.com/parts-edition/

A Parts Edition is basically the same stuff as the original huge file, but it's split into volumes; one volume per book. Everything is wrapped up in a zip-file. Parts Editions are now available for series 1 through 5.

For people who have already bought Louis Stevenson's work, there is a free parts version in their account downloads. For people who bought more than 10 Delphi Classics in the last year, they can buy parts editions at 50% discount. You just need to -only- put parts editions in your cart. Sadly, but expected, the 50% discount does not stack with the current 30% code "Titania" when buying for more than $25.

The parts editions are more expensive than the single file; most single files are $2.99 (which is peanuts for what you get), while the parts editions are $4.99. Still, where can you get something like 50-60 very well made and illustrated ebooks for only $4.99?

I think I'm going to get parts editions for at least my favorites, and possibly create a virtual library for Delphi ebooks alone. I've already got 57 single files, which I use like they're a library on their own; I find the book I want to read, and then split it off from the main file. Having the books split from the get-go is better though.

I *could* split my single files myself, but I'm *NOT* going to split a file into 50-60+ parts by hand. I just won't. It would not be economical to work hours, or maybe days, for a salary/savings of only $2.50; the price of a 50% discounted parts edition.

Thus, while I do need to actually re-buy books, I don't really mind. I like the 50% discount; Delphi seems to be thinking about customer loyalty, and even when combining the total price ($2.99 single file + $2.50 parts edition) it's STILL peanuts for what you get. And, I'm not even taking into account that I got many of my single file Delphi Classics at huge discounts of up to 60%.

What do you think... yay or nay?

edit: The 50% parts editions discount 'only' lasts until end of August.

08-14-2015, 06:46 PM	#1
Katsunami Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,111 Karma: 34000001 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: KPW1, KA1	Delphi Parts Editions - Sanity at last! Many here know the Delphi Classics; either because by their good e-book quality for a very low price, or by the fact that they've crashed their website in such a fashion they lost all user data The one thing every Delphi Classic buyer also knows, is that their books are HUGE, and (almost) unmanageable affairs, often over 50 MB per book. Now they've finally seen the light and introduced PARTS EDITIONS: http://www.delphiclassics.com/parts-edition/ A Parts Edition is basically the same stuff as the original huge file, but it's split into volumes; one volume per book. Everything is wrapped up in a zip-file. Parts Editions are now available for series 1 through 5. For people who have already bought Louis Stevenson's work, there is a free parts version in their account downloads. For people who bought more than 10 Delphi Classics in the last year, they can buy parts editions at 50% discount. You just need to -only- put parts editions in your cart. Sadly, but expected, the 50% discount does not stack with the current 30% code "Titania" when buying for more than $25. The parts editions are more expensive than the single file; most single files are $2.99 (which is peanuts for what you get), while the parts editions are $4.99. Still, where can you get something like 50-60 very well made and illustrated ebooks for only $4.99? I think I'm going to get parts editions for at least my favorites, and possibly create a virtual library for Delphi ebooks alone. I've already got 57 single files, which I use like they're a library on their own; I find the book I want to read, and then split it off from the main file. Having the books split from the get-go is better though. I could split my single files myself, but I'm NOT going to split a file into 50-60+ parts by hand. I just won't. It would not be economical to work hours, or maybe days, for a salary/savings of only $2.50; the price of a 50% discounted parts edition. Thus, while I do need to actually re-buy books, I don't really mind. I like the 50% discount; Delphi seems to be thinking about customer loyalty, and even when combining the total price ($2.99 single file + $2.50 parts edition) it's STILL peanuts for what you get. And, I'm not even taking into account that I got many of my single file Delphi Classics at huge discounts of up to 60%. What do you think... yay or nay? edit: The 50% parts editions discount 'only' lasts until end of August. Last edited by Katsunami; 08-14-2015 at 07:12 PM.