tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773079615238279132.comments2022-07-19T04:38:09.234-07:00Diplomatist BooksDiplomatisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154642903216207181noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773079615238279132.post-6803890579615662542020-03-07T12:11:06.270-08:002020-03-07T12:11:06.270-08:00Well it's a fait accompli, so don't worry....Well it's a fait accompli, so don't worry. I suppose I was just posing the question for question's sake! Thanks though.Diplomatisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04154642903216207181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773079615238279132.post-16321751896630765972020-03-07T10:14:57.843-08:002020-03-07T10:14:57.843-08:00To be honest I don't know. Does that help? I l...To be honest I don't know. Does that help? I like the jumbled pile, implies long lost treasures. The bookcase implies well curated horde of books. MartinChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04465653471454483708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773079615238279132.post-27707193079214421662018-01-16T11:41:17.463-08:002018-01-16T11:41:17.463-08:00Yes, you said 1120.
Frankly, I can't remember...Yes, you said 1120.<br /><br />Frankly, I can't remember what I've sent where over the last several years. A good third of my stock and sales are not related to Military History, so I wouldn't focus too much on the wargaming community.Diplomatisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04154642903216207181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773079615238279132.post-86417992632861532782018-01-16T11:34:55.874-08:002018-01-16T11:34:55.874-08:00Congratulations Paul.
Can't remember what an...Congratulations Paul. <br /><br />Can't remember what answer I gave for Question One. 1150, or there about? I know I said Germany for answer number two. <br /><br />There is a large Italian wargaming community, when you think about it. Figure manufacturers and rules publishers, and quite the few top quality painters. I was thinking Northern European countries for my answer and didn't think about the Mediterranean countries, as Spain has a big influence on the European wargaming output when I consider who and what I've spotted on the Internet. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773079615238279132.post-32683809303148362052018-01-15T07:19:15.804-08:002018-01-15T07:19:15.804-08:00Then I'm quids in! ;)Then I'm quids in! ;)Diplomatisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04154642903216207181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773079615238279132.post-53250315908221373072018-01-15T06:31:11.227-08:002018-01-15T06:31:11.227-08:00What happens when "Follower" Edwin King&...What happens when "Follower" Edwin King's name gets pulled out of the hat? lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773079615238279132.post-52582866089637559042018-01-13T05:12:41.202-08:002018-01-13T05:12:41.202-08:00Thanks Roy, I will!Thanks Roy, I will!Diplomatisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04154642903216207181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773079615238279132.post-51107556707061983302018-01-13T02:52:05.441-08:002018-01-13T02:52:05.441-08:00Our household all had the blooming illness shortly...Our household all had the blooming illness shortly before Christmas. It was a real pain in the backside, and it didn't half give me some weird 'fever' dreams. <br /><br />Take care, and enjoy reading those Doctor Who books you blogged about on your other blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773079615238279132.post-79310198024567757252017-12-17T13:11:44.702-08:002017-12-17T13:11:44.702-08:00Oh yes... that was Saturday afternoons alright! Oh yes... that was Saturday afternoons alright! DaveDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11995593231170018770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773079615238279132.post-67862343409535341012017-12-16T05:11:49.746-08:002017-12-16T05:11:49.746-08:00Thank you Roy! Very much appreciated.Thank you Roy! Very much appreciated.Diplomatisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04154642903216207181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773079615238279132.post-21212008630460738762017-12-16T05:06:49.776-08:002017-12-16T05:06:49.776-08:00Let us know how you think we've done:
Top mark...Let us know how you think we've done:<br />Top marks. 5/5<br /><br />If you've bought through a medium that asks for feedback (ie, Amazon), please leave some:<br />A**, Many Thanks From A Happy Customer, A**<br /><br />Mention us on your blog, or whatever:<br />Unfortunately I can't mention Diplomatist Books on my blog, since my blog is associated with a business that has friendly links with other books sellers and it might cause friction. <br /><br />Follow this blog:<br />I already do.<br /><br />Follow us on Facebook (all our stock updates go there)<br />I already do (and 'Like' a lot of your stock updates)<br /><br />Like or Share our posts<br />See above.<br /><br />Tell your friends:<br />I don't have many, and those that I do have already know of your through toy soldier blogging.<br /><br />Don't be shy - if you think we might have a book of interest, ask!<br />Have done so in the past, and Diplomatist Books secured the titles for me. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773079615238279132.post-79935282371524390662017-07-02T01:36:51.378-07:002017-07-02T01:36:51.378-07:00I'm still mulling this over. What I can say is...I'm still mulling this over. What I can say is that I am interested in these subjects, if that is any help.<br /><br />Japan - 1550 to now. Military or civilian culture, etc. <br /><br />Colonial India - more interested in the HEIC period, both Military or civilian culture, etc.<br /><br />Southern & Eastern Africa - C19th Tribal and British Colonial up to the 1930s, Military or civilian culture, etc.<br /><br />Ancient Rome - Civilian life. Gladiators.<br /><br />If I spot non-fiction in a charity shop, of the above, I'm more likely to buy. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773079615238279132.post-33341803649856340982017-06-28T11:24:09.036-07:002017-06-28T11:24:09.036-07:00Oh sounds like D for me! Oh sounds like D for me! DaveDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11995593231170018770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773079615238279132.post-90085155583215712522017-05-04T08:04:05.869-07:002017-05-04T08:04:05.869-07:00Have you tried switching it off and then back on a...Have you tried switching it off and then back on againMartinChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04465653471454483708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773079615238279132.post-53100107377860175082017-03-28T02:35:15.525-07:002017-03-28T02:35:15.525-07:00Ha, I don't know what I was thinking, to be ho...Ha, I don't know what I was thinking, to be honest. I was pondering one thing, then 'bus man's holiday' popped into my head (for some unknown reason), and then it jumped to the mystery tour. Just another one of those random chain of thoughts we all have, I'm sure. <br /><br />The Northstar 'Lucky Dip' did jump up at me while I was making a pot of tea, funnily enough. Again, just a random thought as I was absently pondering the subject of sale offers and other companies practices. I have been known in the past to email ideas to Colonel Bills, for Stuart to then tell me why it wouldn't work :)) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773079615238279132.post-2671916043305700472017-03-27T05:03:01.517-07:002017-03-27T05:03:01.517-07:00That's for the suggestion Roy.
I must admit I...That's for the suggestion Roy.<br /><br />I must admit I don't like this idea. It reminds me too much of the old Book Clubs (do they still run?) where you paid your sub and then spent the rest of the year cursing them for sending you things that you weren't remotely interested in (I'm old enough to remember buying records and tapes like that). <br /><br />I think it's a poisonous brand. I'd rather be remembered as sending people stuff they actually wanted!<br /><br />But perhaps what you had in mind was a 'Lucky Dip' bag (such as Northstar Miniatures have) - send £10.00 and get a random(ish) Napoleonic book. I think that works better in a field where there are miscasts or over-runs. Although I do deal in remandered stock, I rarely have more than two or three of each titles. I'm not yet at the scale where I can buy (say) a carton of Ospreys @ 50p each. Hopefully in the future...Diplomatisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04154642903216207181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773079615238279132.post-24686369065521164322017-03-27T02:05:36.593-07:002017-03-27T02:05:36.593-07:00No problem. I've just been thinking about it a...No problem. I've just been thinking about it all and, in fact, I'd say I'm part of the minority of people and bloggers I know, who don't jump on board with 'crowd funding', so possibly your suggestion would find favour with more people than not. <br /><br />The only time I've paid upfront in the past has been with magazine subscriptions, now I think about it. Why I paid for those as a blind investment and not anything else is currently puzzling me. <br /><br />Is there such a thing as a mystery tour of books? <br /><br />Subscribe to receive six* books a year, from a subject matter list specified by the subscriber, but the books they receive would be chosen by the seller. *a number chosen as it would be bi-monthly, but quarterly is another option. <br /><br />Obviously there's the negative issues of more work for the seller, with the organisation and logistics, and the possibility that the subscriber will receive a book they already own (through outside purchase). But the fun of receiving a random-ish and 'surprise' book could work along the lines of the "Secret Santa" craze that a lot of people enjoy taking part in. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773079615238279132.post-76986345182656751622017-03-26T05:40:09.513-07:002017-03-26T05:40:09.513-07:00Thanks for taking the time to comment Roy - I appr...Thanks for taking the time to comment Roy - I appreciate it. <br /><br />I quite understand your reasons for not favoring such schemes. It was to gauge how common this view was that I decided to float the idea before doing anything about it.Diplomatisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04154642903216207181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773079615238279132.post-8617028437425169392017-03-26T02:44:57.325-07:002017-03-26T02:44:57.325-07:00Making such investments goes against my nature, I&...Making such investments goes against my nature, I'm afraid to say.<br /><br />I can see the benefits, and have no doubt that others taking the opportunity of such offers would enjoy the rewards of their farsightedness. But taking part in such a thing, such as this or a "Kickstarter", always sees me balk and not commit - The fear of loss of my invested money just weighing too much in my considerations. (Or in this case, making such a payment and there being nothing I'd want to buy from you, so either I'd lose out or have to buy books I didn't really want - Though I suppose I could order a specific book from you.)<br /><br />I'm afraid I don't have any suggestions to offer, either. Suffice to say that I keep checking out the books you have available, and am a (very happy) repeat customer. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773079615238279132.post-84097852244583053492016-10-22T08:08:28.164-07:002016-10-22T08:08:28.164-07:00Global conspiracy? Where do I sign up...
Global conspiracy? Where do I sign up...<br />Diplomatisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04154642903216207181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773079615238279132.post-88472446261954551952016-10-22T08:04:42.837-07:002016-10-22T08:04:42.837-07:00I think that the system is rigged against us. I b...I think that the system is rigged against us. I blame a global conspiracy of garage owners.<br />Cheers<br />PeterPeter Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14118894381672707297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773079615238279132.post-69831387638998521892016-08-30T09:13:55.840-07:002016-08-30T09:13:55.840-07:00I'm sure Col Bill could ferry a little somethi...I'm sure Col Bill could ferry a little something for you... ;)Diplomatisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04154642903216207181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773079615238279132.post-10093317961446780942016-08-30T08:36:46.541-07:002016-08-30T08:36:46.541-07:00Best of luck. Won't be there, myself, but I ho...Best of luck. Won't be there, myself, but I hope you do well as a trader. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773079615238279132.post-73718005434754361092016-06-04T11:38:36.481-07:002016-06-04T11:38:36.481-07:00Cheers Roy. I put something in the Colonel's ...Cheers Roy. I put something in the Colonel's coffers at the last Hereward.Diplomatisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04154642903216207181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773079615238279132.post-8447832818418071992016-06-04T10:19:59.096-07:002016-06-04T10:19:59.096-07:00That's great to read. I won't be there mys...That's great to read. I won't be there myself, though you'll probably meet Stu (of Col. Bills) as he looks around the show, so I'll wish you all the best, now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com