Free Book Offer - With Conditions

[Ereefic]

I have a copy of 'The New Marine Aquarium' by Michael Paletta that I bought when we started the hobby. It has been sitting in a closet collecting dust and then I had an idea.

I am willing to send this book to a Newbie interested in reading and learning from it free of charge. In return, I ask you to send the book to another newbie when you are done reading it.

I thought this would be a cool idea that could help out newbies like I was at one point. If you would like this book and will send it to another when you are finished reading it, the first one to respond will get it.

 

[xtrstangx]

I'll take it. I started getting interested in the hobby last month and am looking for fish that I could put in my 40g that I'm planning.

How much would shipping be to zip 66217?

Edit-- Now that I think about it, it might be easier for the book-holder to pay for shipping, JMO. I'm not 100% sure if my mom would let me use her Paypal (which would probably the best way to send $ for shipping).

 

[nike6]

I would be happy to pay you for shipping, and then send it to someone else when I am done.
Shawn

 

[Ereefic]

xtrstangx, I will ship it out on my dime. It's not a big book so it should only be a couple of dollars, not a problem. PM me your address and i'll get it out this week.

SMPUGH, Xtrstangx is going to get the book first, but feel free to communicate with him if you would like the book next.

Also, before sending the book on, write your RC screen name on the inside cover and your city. Would be neat to see where the book travels.

Also, if we can keep this thread updated on who has the book and who's getting it next would be cool.

 

[xtrstangx]

SMPUGH, I had a guy thats real close to me (like 10-15 min) that PMed me right after I posted my reply. I guess in all fairness, he'd get it next (but it won't spend time in shipping), so I can ask him to send it to you next.

 

[serankko]

That is a nice offer... Congrats...

 

[Ciali]

I'm not exactly a newb, but I like to read a good book, and I would love to show this book the liberty bell and have a cheesesteak with him over here in philly. Just Kidding about the cheesesteak and I have a book too, but I want to see how this thing goes, then when I recieve the book, I'll send out yours and mine. Makes sense to me. I want to see how far my book will travel.

Ciali

 

[chineseknife]

I would love to be in line to recieve the book after whoever gets it's next. I will pay the s/h to the recipient after me. This is a great idea by the way.

ck

 

[avshockey311]

Great thing you started, just want to tag along.

 

[Ereefic]

I guess the best way to do it would to just send it right down the line of requesters here, with the exception of your friend xtrstangx.

If you posted that you want it and then decide you don't, please update the thread so it can move onto the next person.

 

[gdavis17]

This sounds like a great idea. Can I have it next? Let me know the shipping charges when it's my turn. I'm new to the hobby, just started a 55 gal last week.

 

[chineseknife]

Welcome, gdavis17!!!!!!!!
I guess your post means your on the list!YAY!!!!!
I'm sure this is a good read.
BTW- What are your tanks specs?

Ereefic- Maybe there should be an editable post in this thread that shows the order in which all will recieve the book.
(aren't sorry u started this thread are you?j/k, lol!)

ck

 

[Randall_James]

Send it media mail, should be under $2.00 , you should include a page with everyone who has had it just for fun.. Read it, sign the page with your location.

 

[Sugar Magnolia]

Everyone should sign their name on the inside front cover before sending it off to the next reefer.

 

[Ereefic]

Once I send it off, it's out of my hands basically. I trust those who recieve it will read it in a timely fashion and send it on to the next person who will do the same. Hopefully they'll keep this thread marked and return to it and go down the posts to see who wanted it next.

 

[chineseknife]

Sounds good!
I like ereefic's idea of putting your RC name on the inside front cover.

ck

 

[Randall_James]

oops did not see he had said that already..

 

[mcrase]

I have the book already, it is a good one for people to read. So I'm glad to see this moving forward. Just now setting up my tank after ready like a fiend for several months.

For all you newbies, make sure to look up articles on the Reefkeeping online magazine. I have filled a good sized binder with articles I have printed out...

Good luck!

 

[chineseknife]

np randall
mcrase- is there practical info or is it a laymen's guide?

ck

 

[Ereefic]

Sorry I haven't gotten the book out yet, been very busy. It is going out tomorrow for sure.