BoB 'Format No Longer for Sale'

artifact · 01-17-2013, 04:25 PM

I went to check on my BoB wishlist and found a bunch of titles which are now listed at 'Format No Longer for Sale'.

Anyone have any clue what this is about? My -guess- is its an Agency pricing thing as these were all agency books. Oddly enough some books aren't even available at all anymore but are still up at other Bookstores.

Example:
Trudi Canavan, Traitor Queen: No formats available for this country [United States] and currency [$USD]. (But there is still the 'Buy for Kindle' graphic that links to Amazon.)

Lynx-lynx · 01-17-2013, 04:48 PM

Yes, I found that yesterday when I looked at my wishlist. And my BOB account has Japan as the country. (Sorry, did not record details before I deleted them)

However, other publications of the same title were still available.

Wondering if BOB is no longer stocking certain publishers?

AnemicOak · 01-17-2013, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Lynx-lynx

Wondering if BOB is no longer stocking certain publishers?

I've seen it too, but on some the same book from the same publisher had a second listing that was available, others didn't. More likely one of their distributors doesn't have the title in their catalog anymore. I know they use OverDrive and Ingram (LightningSource), not sure about others.

dandelioncottage · 01-18-2013, 04:12 PM

This happened to me too. They are all books that are still readily available from Amazon, B&N, Kobo, etc., so I'm not sure what the problem is.

BoB was also discounting some agency books lower than any other online stores, but the prices jumped up somewhat after the holidays.

mikaelalind · 01-18-2013, 04:47 PM

I have noticed this as well, but I am a bit worried since it looks like 85 % of the Samhain titles are gone.

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Originally Posted by dandelioncottage

BoB was also discounting some agency books lower than any other online stores, but the prices jumped up somewhat after the holidays.

I noticed that as well, but then I realised it was because they changed their system. Instead of giving a 20 percent discount, they offer coupon codes.

Blossom · 01-18-2013, 06:12 PM

All Hachette and Pocket titles I had on my list are gone. I wonder what is up?

HarryT · 01-19-2013, 03:23 AM

Why not ask BoB? That would seem the sensible course of action.

piperclassique · 01-19-2013, 03:34 AM

Bit too obvious, surely? Much more fun to speculate on a forum than actually ask someone presumably in the know.....

Lynx-lynx · 01-19-2013, 04:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

Why not ask BoB? That would seem the sensible course of action.

Quote:

Originally Posted by piperclassique

Bit too obvious, surely? Much more fun to speculate on a forum than actually ask someone presumably in the know.....

Good grief ..... you want to spoil the mystique!!!

mikaelalind · 01-21-2013, 03:23 AM

I e-mailed BoB and asked them about the missing Samhain titles, since that was what I noticed first. And according to the respone I got it is possible that the distributor has changed the availability. Hopefully, everything will be sorted out soon.

01-17-2013, 04:25 PM	#1
artifact Addict Posts: 276 Karma: 3569616 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: jetBook (RIP), Kobo Touch	BoB 'Format No Longer for Sale' I went to check on my BoB wishlist and found a bunch of titles which are now listed at 'Format No Longer for Sale'. Anyone have any clue what this is about? My -guess- is its an Agency pricing thing as these were all agency books. Oddly enough some books aren't even available at all anymore but are still up at other Bookstores. Example: Trudi Canavan, Traitor Queen: No formats available for this country [United States] and currency [$USD]. (But there is still the 'Buy for Kindle' graphic that links to Amazon.)

01-17-2013, 04:48 PM	#2
Lynx-lynx Treachery of images ... Posts: 4,122 Karma: 93720365 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Australia Device: Sony 650, Kobo Glo, H2O, Aura One, Forma, Libra 2, Libra Colour	Yes, I found that yesterday when I looked at my wishlist. And my BOB account has Japan as the country. (Sorry, did not record details before I deleted them) However, other publications of the same title were still available. Wondering if BOB is no longer stocking certain publishers? Last edited by Lynx-lynx; 01-17-2013 at 04:50 PM.

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dandelioncottage Abibliophobe Posts: 425 Karma: 4379916 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: iPad Mini 2 64 gb, Nook Glowlight, iPad 4 (128 gb)	This happened to me too. They are all books that are still readily available from Amazon, B&N, Kobo, etc., so I'm not sure what the problem is. BoB was also discounting some agency books lower than any other online stores, but the prices jumped up somewhat after the holidays.

01-18-2013, 06:12 PM	#6
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	All Hachette and Pocket titles I had on my list are gone. I wonder what is up?

01-19-2013, 03:23 AM	#7
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01-21-2013, 03:23 AM	#10
mikaelalind Fanatic Posts: 590 Karma: 788068 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sweden Device: Sony PRS 505, Cybook Odessey	I e-mailed BoB and asked them about the missing Samhain titles, since that was what I noticed first. And according to the respone I got it is possible that the distributor has changed the availability. Hopefully, everything will be sorted out soon.