Opel Racing Book from Petrolpics

[newman27]

Those of you that subscribe to the "The Blitz" probably noticed the reference on the back page to a new book coming out entitled "Opel GT Motorsport" from Petrolpics. I looked into placing a pre-order but have an issue with shipping expense. The book is 44.86 Euro and another 32.00 Euro is added for shipping to the USA. With exchange rates what they are, that comes to $120.73. The shipping cost is what is holding me back. So, I'm posting here to see if any of our European members have ideas on a cheaper method of getting the book to the USA (and that they would be willing to help out with ). Then again, maybe that is a reasonable shipping expense on a book - opinions welcome...

Thanks,

Matt

[okieopel]

It looks like the book will be released this at the end of this summer according to the petrolpics shop page. I think I will talk to my local library.

[jeff denton]

I haven't heard of a book that expensive since I was in the Navy, when an Ingersol-Rand High Pressure Air Compressor Tech Manual cost over a thousand dollars...

[RallyBob]

The book is extremely limited production, so don't hold your breath and expect it to be readily available in the US through normal channels.

Give OGTS a call, I pre-ordered my copy 2 months ago from Gil...

[newman27]

Originally Posted by jeff denton I haven't heard of a book that expensive since I was in the Navy, when an Ingersol-Rand High Pressure Air Compressor Tech Manual cost over a thousand dollars...

IDK - I had college textbooks in the '80s that cost that much and they switched the required version every year to eliminate the resale market...

Originally Posted by RallyBob The book is extremely limited production, so don't hold your breath and expect it to be readily available in the US through normal channels. Give OGTS a call, I pre-ordered my copy 2 months ago from Gil...

What was your total cost with shipping?


It was suggested to me via PM that if we do a group buy we could get the shipping down. I tested this theory by trial ordering 5 copies direct from Petrolpics.com. The shipping went from 32 Euro for one copy to 52 Euro for 5 copies so it does indeed save on shipping to bundle our orders. Of course, the person handling the "group buy" has to separate the order out and ship to the individual recipients...

Matt

[RallyBob]

Originally Posted by newman27 What was your total cost with shipping?

I didn't ask as I simply wanted the book.

I just asked Gil if he was getting any in...he said 'yes', so I said 'save me one'! I suspect he has far greater purchasing power than any one of us ever will, so I think the shipping will be spread out over many items, not one or two.

I'd just give him a hollar and ask. Exchange rates can alter the final price of course, but he's usually very good at maintaining his prices as long as he doesn't lose his shirt.

Bob

[opelgtworld]

German Petrolpics Shop: Opel GT im Motorsport

[tekenaar]

Price of book includes Mehrwertsteuer (7% VAT, value added tax), which is not applicable to items shipped outside Germany.

As far as shipping goes, I bought a "sprint" manual in Germany last year and had it sent by Deutsche Post at a special, registered (Einschreiben) book rate of 10.50€, at least that's what it was on June 8, 2007 when a bookshop there sent it to me directly. I cannot believe that this bookshop is not aware of this!

[newman27]

Subtracting the 7% VAT drops the price to just under 45 Euro. That combined with a more reasonable shipping charge would certainly help!

[tekenaar]

Originally Posted by RallyBob I didn't ask as I simply wanted the book. I just asked Gil if he was getting any in...he said 'yes', so I said 'save me one'! I suspect he has far greater purchasing power than any one of us ever will, so I think the shipping will be spread out over many items, not one or two. I'd just give him a holler and ask. Exchange rates can alter the final price of course, but he's usually very good at maintaining his prices as long as he doesn't lose his shirt. Bob __________________________________________________ _________ "Bei dem Kerl ist Genie und Wahnsinn auch nah bei einander. Alles würde ich dem nicht nachmachen, aber er bringt einen auf neue Ideen/Sichtweisen."

. . . and for the non-German speakers among us . . .
"With this fellow, genius and insanity are never too far apart [also close to each other]. I would not duplicate everything he does, but he does give one new ideas/insights."

[davegt27]

Matt if you want to do a group buy I would be in

but I am thinking we better be quick


Davegt27

[petrolpics]

Hi Guys,

We and the authors just watched your discussion about the new GT book and are of course glad that there is a large interest aborad.

Currently we are negotiating with a distributor in the US to get a large number of books to North America so you can order the books with fair shipping costs.

We know that it´s pretty expensive to ship the books from Europe to the States and we´d also like to make it cheaper but DHL does not offer any other way to get them quickly and insured over to you.

If you have any questions please feel free to ask.

Best wishes
Robert

Petrolpics Motorsport Publishing

[newman27]

Originally Posted by petrolpics Hi Guys, We and the authors just watched your discussion about the new GT book and are of course glad that there is a large interest aborad. Currently we are negotiating with a distributor in the US to get a large number of books to North America so you can order the books with fair shipping costs. We know that it´s pretty expensive to ship the books from Europe to the States and we´d also like to make it cheaper but DHL does not offer any other way to get them quickly and insured over to you. If you have any questions please feel free to ask. Best wishes Robert Petrolpics Motorsport Publishing

Thanks for joining the forum and posting this information. Please keep us posted on your progress.

Matt

[petrolpics]

Hello Alltogether,

We are glad that we have found a distributor for North America.
Gil Wessom of the Opel GT Source will be your man for the Opel GT Motorsport book.

Please contact him for book orders and questions regarding shipping etc.

Best wishes and enjoy your books
Robert

Petrolpics Motorsport Publishing

[petrieopel]

I just received my Opel GT Motorsport book from Petrolpics and it is great! It has a lot of pictures of GT's mostly racing GT's.

[davegt27]

A friend Just got back from the GT event in Europe and he also says the book is great

I said hey I thought you where going to pick me up one also

so I guess I will call OGTS and see if I can get one


Davegt27

[swiss]

Just to make sure, is this book published in English or in German?

Swiss

[petrieopel]

The book is in both German and English.

[opelnut_1]

Originally Posted by davegt27 A friend Just got back from the GT event in Europe and he also says the book is great I said hey I thought you where going to pick me up one also so I guess I will call OGTS and see if I can get one Davegt27

Dave can never count on those Texas travelers chould have checked with a local colorado traveler who whas there as well
Man what an event it was too

[davegt27]

Originally Posted by opelnut_1 Dave can never count on those Texas travelers chould have checked with a local colorado traveler who whas there as well Man what an event it was too

That reminds me how about a report i sure wish i had gone instead i used up all my leave in Iraq


David

[RallyBob]

Originally Posted by davegt27 so I guess I will call OGTS and see if I can get one

I called Gil today to order some parts, and the first thing he said to me was 'Oh, your GT Racing book came in BTW'. So they are now in stock at OGTS, FWIW.

Bob

[swiss]

How much from Gil?

Swiss

[davegt27]

Around $80

Davegt27

[RallyBob]

Got my book today. It's absolutely awesome. Photos are great, info is great, the book's quality itself (thick paper) is great. Worth every penny IMO.

Bob

[tekenaar]

Originally Posted by RallyBob Got my book today. It's absolutely awesome. Photos are great, info is great, the book's quality itself (thick paper) is great. Worth every penny IMO. Bob

D'you get yours from Gil? . . . have to get mine then, too.

25 years of Opelitis is a long time, especially for a youngster like you, Bob! . . . been fooling with Opels in one form or another since my first GT from March, 1976, myself . . . not bragging, just fact.