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Hi,
I am from Bombay, India - Intermediate player.
Are there any other members here from India?
I am looking for some books on Bridge & I can't seem to find them in any of the bookstores locally.
These are the books I am looking for
- Killing Defense - Hugh Kelsey
- 5 weeks to winning bridge - Alfred Sheinwold
- Bid Better, Play Better - Dorothy Truscott.
I went to Crossroads(a book chain) last week. I asked the attendant if they had any bridge books - he
had no clue what I am talking about. He then went to his computer & proceeded to search for 'Bitch' &
asked me if I wanted the book by Jackie Collins.
Anyway, I haven't been able to locate any of these books.
I checked in online stores, one of them ships from USA - but for new books, the shipping charges are
more than the cost of the books & for second hand books, the cost+shipping is more than the cost of a
new book.
If someone in this forum from Bombay on this forum knows where I can buy these books, do let me know.
If you have a copy & are willing to lend it for a few weeks, I can come and pick it up (if you are
in Bombay) or am prepared to pay shipping charges(from any other part of India).
The only book I have currently is Goren's Complete Bridge (Hardback) purchased from the USA.
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#2
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Posted 2011-February-12, 04:29
It seems that there is a company called 20North which arranges receipt of items that are not normally shipped to India.
You might try UK/Europe-based online sellers; the shipping might be cheaper than from the US. Also a bookshop might be able to order the books you want. I think that you will have better luck with a small independent shop than with a chain.
You might try UK/Europe-based online sellers; the shipping might be cheaper than from the US. Also a bookshop might be able to order the books you want. I think that you will have better luck with a small independent shop than with a chain.
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Posted 2011-February-12, 14:18
Hi Cardboy
I am from Thane .I have the 3 books you mention .I run a bridge library where the membership is free but to ensure i get the book back i charge a deposit of Rs 500 per book.If you are interested email me.
If you want to buy bridge books try Strand Book Stall . If you want to join a regular library which has a large collection of bridge books go to british council library, Nariman Point.Kanga Sports library ,Garware Club House ,Wankhede Stadium used to stock a fair collection of bridge books and used be open to Public .I do not know if it still functions.
I am from Thane .I have the 3 books you mention .I run a bridge library where the membership is free but to ensure i get the book back i charge a deposit of Rs 500 per book.If you are interested email me.
If you want to buy bridge books try Strand Book Stall . If you want to join a regular library which has a large collection of bridge books go to british council library, Nariman Point.Kanga Sports library ,Garware Club House ,Wankhede Stadium used to stock a fair collection of bridge books and used be open to Public .I do not know if it still functions.
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Posted 2011-February-13, 05:24
zasanya, on 2011-February-12, 14:18, said:
Hi Cardboy
I am from Thane .I have the 3 books you mention .I run a bridge library where the membership is free but to ensure i get the book back i charge a deposit of Rs 500 per book.If you are interested email me.
If you want to buy bridge books try Strand Book Stall . If you want to join a regular library which has a large collection of bridge books go to british council library, Nariman Point.Kanga Sports library ,Garware Club House ,Wankhede Stadium used to stock a fair collection of bridge books and used be open to Public .I do not know if it still functions.
I am from Thane .I have the 3 books you mention .I run a bridge library where the membership is free but to ensure i get the book back i charge a deposit of Rs 500 per book.If you are interested email me.
If you want to buy bridge books try Strand Book Stall . If you want to join a regular library which has a large collection of bridge books go to british council library, Nariman Point.Kanga Sports library ,Garware Club House ,Wankhede Stadium used to stock a fair collection of bridge books and used be open to Public .I do not know if it still functions.
Thank you for your reply. I have contacted you by email.
In the meantime, I have managed to get the Hugh Kelsey book in an online book store & have ordered it.
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