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But Ian the option for usps box posted multiple time suggests the price can indeed be much cheaper if using those delivery options so there does appear to be an alternative for the USA. Why isn't that something considered then?

Should have noticed this thread earlier. Just have opened ticket on support complaining about the 35$ shipping cost to EU. Obviously it was pointless.

ORIGINAL: Grim.Reaper

That's what I don't get.....if I ship something from my home or local shipping spot, even something much bigger than a book, it only costs me a few dollars....I am just a person and not a company (so no volume discounts), yet I can do it for much cheaper....just doesn't add up.

You're not a business though and you're leaving out a lot of variables that Matrix/Slitherine have to absorb. They have to pay a guy to package the item. They have to pay him to deliver said item to distribution like a P.O. There are so many little things to make a 2 cent pencil you wouldn't believe. So, it's not just a you when it comes to shipping and handling charges there's a whole lot more involved in a business. Cost's have to be paid by someone and well there's only two of you, the consumer and the seller. Someone has to pay the middle man and you can bet top dollar it ain't gonna be the business owner in most cases.

I must admit I was taken aback by the shipping cost as well. But I placed my order on the day of release anyway.

In the big picture, if I get anywhere near the entertainment value I got out of SC1 & SC2, then it will be well worth it.

I've completed my digital download but haven't had the time to start playing yet. I hope to soon. Very much looking forward to that approaching afternoon.

No offense but I get a lot of books in the mail and never paid $20 so this must be one expensive middle man. But I am done with this, voiced my concerns and nothing else I can do.

ORIGINAL: Meteor2

Despite the costs, I ordered box version. [:D]
I could not resist and wanted to support this wonderful series.
Thanks Hubert and team. [:)]

I share the sentiment!

ORIGINAL: TSPC37730

ORIGINAL: Meteor2

Despite the costs, I ordered box version. [:D]
I could not resist and wanted to support this wonderful series.
Thanks Hubert and team. [:)]

I share the sentiment!

Thats all very well but the fact remains it is a rather expensive book
The others i have WiTW and DCB are excellent as no doubt this is but they never cost me as much as you are asking for this
In the UK we are used to being overcharged for everything but it now looks as if others are getting what we have had for years ie "ripped off"

I ordered the online version because of the shipping costs...but now I am having regrets! Will there be an option in the future to just buy the manual?

ORIGINAL: Harry Flashman

I ordered the online version because of the shipping costs...but now I am having regrets! Will there be an option in the future to just buy the manual?

http://www.matrixgames.com/store/boxedupgrade.asp

Part of problem is disparity in prices between vendors. I pay $3.99 US for a book from Amazon. The wife pays $12.95 shipping for a scarf. I assume the latter is extra profit.

Just to, you know, beat a dead horse. Media Mail from USPS (media includes books)

Yep, certainly seems like multiple options to be cheaper, at least for the US.

Not to beat a dead horse, but my manual came today, and it really is not that heavy of a book. Actually got it way faster than the tracker that said 11/28. Maybe it was an upgrade in shipping or something, but it came faster than expected. Ordered it on launch day after work - not bad.

Mine also arrived today, from west coast usa to east coast usa. I ordered the day after launch. It even came with bubble wrap ! A nice bonus.

Is anyone keeping one of those errata/addenda lists so that those of us that have the beautiful hard back color manual can keep things current ?

Manual arrived here in the UK 2 days after purchasing, Manual + Postage cost in total £42,the manual is the same quality as WAR IN THE WEST,I realise it was expensive,but I have my hobby and that hobby is Stategy games,I don't smoke or drink alcohol,bottom line was I wanted the manual so I got it.[;)]

I would buy this game if it were on sale for $19.99 + shipping.

I'd have paid $200 US for this game and manual.

I would pay $75 per year recurring for the game and all future upgrades/patches.

ORIGINAL: kirk23

Manual arrived here in the UK 2 days after purchasing, Manual + Postage cost in total £42,the manual is the same quality as WAR IN THE WEST,I realise it was expensive,but I have my hobby and that hobby is Stategy games,I don't smoke or drink alcohol,bottom line was I wanted the manual so I got it.[;)]

How did you manage only £42 when I just tried it wanted £76
Something is wrong somewhere
That's why I just got the download version

ORIGINAL: bazjak

ORIGINAL: kirk23

Manual arrived here in the UK 2 days after purchasing, Manual + Postage cost in total £42,the manual is the same quality as WAR IN THE WEST,I realise it was expensive,but I have my hobby and that hobby is Stategy games,I don't smoke or drink alcohol,bottom line was I wanted the manual so I got it.[;)]

How did you manage only £42 when I just tried it wanted £76
Something is wrong somewhere
That's why I just got the download version

On day of release I purchased the download version,because the cost of postage put me of buying the manual at the cost stated.However the next day having slept on it,I knew I just had to have the Hard Back Manual,so the game in total cost me £76.[;)]

ORIGINAL: kirk23

ORIGINAL: bazjak

ORIGINAL: kirk23

Manual arrived here in the UK 2 days after purchasing, Manual + Postage cost in total £42,the manual is the same quality as WAR IN THE WEST,I realise it was expensive,but I have my hobby and that hobby is Stategy games,I don't smoke or drink alcohol,bottom line was I wanted the manual so I got it.[;)]

How did you manage only £42 when I just tried it wanted £76
Something is wrong somewhere
That's why I just got the download version

On day of release I purchased the download version,because the cost of postage put me of buying the manual at the cost stated.However the next day having slept on it,I knew I just had to have the Hard Back Manual,so the game in total cost me £76.[;)]

Ah
That explains it
You didnt say that you did it that way
So was the same price then
Bloody exspensive
I too want the manual but by hell im not buying a book at that price