MG Books

Sally Carroll
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MG Books

Post by Sally Carroll » Tue Apr 09, 2002 2:24 pm

The best reference for tech questions would be Blower's MG Service Manual, covering M thru TF. I happen to have 2 copies, one original with water damage and one reproduction. I am NOT willing to part with them but you may enquire for information and I can scan pages and send if they will help.. . . . . Sally Carroll in Russell OH 48 TC 52 YB 55 TF 1500 60 MGA 1600 71 MGBGT

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Re: MG Books

Post by janus@iafrica.com » Tue Apr 09, 2002 11:38 pm

Surely a cheque book with a reasonably hefty bank balance supporting it should be top of the list?! Joe Gates TC8675 --------------------------------------------- This message was sent using M-Web Airmail. JUST LIKE THAT Are you ready for 10-digit dialling on the 8th of May? To find out how this will affect your Internet connection go to www.mweb.co.za/ten http://airmail.mweb.co.za/

Ray
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Re: MG Books

Post by Ray » Wed Apr 10, 2002 6:13 am

Absolutely the thing to have when wanting a real MG! Best, Ray
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Charles Hill
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MG Books

Post by Charles Hill » Tue Oct 31, 2017 4:52 pm

I haven't owned and MG for several years and it doesn't look like I will be getting another on any time soon. I have a whole shelf full of MG books I have collected through the years. I thought someone on the list might be interested in them. I found most of them listed for sale as used books on Amazon. I was surprised to see that TCs Forever is valued at more that all the others combined. Does it really sell for $550? I made a spreadsheet of the titles I have and the prices I found on Amazon which I can send to anyone who is interested. Of course I am not going to ask for the full Amazon price. This will primarily be of interest for US residents. Shipping will probably be too expensive to other countries. I'm located in the Greater Kansas City, Missouri area. Charles Hll

Charles Hill
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Re: MG Books

Post by Charles Hill » Tue Oct 31, 2017 6:12 pm

I was wondering about that. My wife and I have seen quite a few totally unrealistic prices on Amazon all across the board. Charles Hill
On 10/31/2017 7:53 PM, M. P. wrote:
The TC'S Forever book is $160.00 tops. It can be ordered new from.Aystrailia for $175. With shipping. Amazon is pie in the sky pricing. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

Paul Barrow
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Re: MG Books

Post by Paul Barrow » Tue Oct 31, 2017 8:25 pm

FYI

 

TCs Forever has been superseded by TCs Forever More by the same author.  No idea on the value of either.

 

Paul

 

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Steve S
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Re: MG Books

Post by Steve S » Tue Oct 31, 2017 9:32 pm

It's actually more of a second volume, covering different aspects of TC ownership than the original did. I've seen the first editions selling for as low as $50 is poor condition, to around $150 for nice signed copies. The new book typically sells for around $100. - Steve Simmons, TC8975 On 10/31/2017 8:25 PM, 'Paul Barrow' paul.barrow@centurytel.net [mg-tabc] wrote:
FYI

TCs Forever has been superseded by TCs Forever More by the same author. No idea on the value of either.

Paul

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Norman Verona
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Re: MG Books

Post by Norman Verona » Wed Nov 01, 2017 12:01 am

TC Forever More is a companion book not a supersession.

 

In the UK a new copy of TC’s Forever can be bought for just under 100. I’m not sure what Moss in the USA want for it or whether Doug Pelton stocks it.

 

 

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[b]From:[/b] mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com [mailto:mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com] [b]On Behalf Of [/b]'Paul Barrow' paul.barrow@centurytel.net [mg-tabc] [b]Sent:[/b] 01 November 2017 03:25 [b]To:[/b] mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com [b]Subject:[/b] [mg-tabc] Re: MG Books

 

 

FYI

 

TCs Forever has been superseded by TCs Forever More by the same author.  No idea on the value of either.

 

Paul

 

Paul Barrow

153 Clemons Road

Montesano, WA 98563 USA

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Roger Furneaux
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Re: MG Books

Post by Roger Furneaux » Wed Nov 01, 2017 4:59 am

hi Charles - I do not want to get into a discussion about Amazon (there is enough on the WWW to show you what sort of co. they are...) but that price is pure profiteering! I doubt whether even my first edition copy (numbered 0978 to match my TC) and signed by Mike, is worth anywhere near that. It will be passed on to whichever of the grandchildren shows the most (or any) interest in my old MGs. oc[b]T[/b]agonally Roger
On Tue, Oct 31, 2017 at 11:52 PM, Charles Hill chillmog@sbcglobal.net [mg-tabc] mg-tabc-noreply@yahoogroups.com> wrote: [u][/u] I haven't owned and MG for several years and it doesn't look like I will be getting another on any time soon. I have a whole shelf full of MG books I have collected through the years. I thought someone on the list might be interested in them. I found most of them listed for sale as used books on Amazon. I was surprised to see that TCs Forever is valued at more that all the others combined. Does it really sell for $550? I made a spreadsheet of the titles I have and the prices I found on Amazon which I can send to anyone who is interested. Of course I am not going to ask for the full Amazon price. This will primarily be of interest for US residents. Shipping will probably be too expensive to other countries. I'm located in the Greater Kansas City, Missouri area. Charles Hll

Steve Tom
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Re: MG Books

Post by Steve Tom » Wed Nov 01, 2017 9:27 am

I think the used book prices on Amazon are set by the seller, not by Amazon. I agree they re often totally unrealistic. When I published Flaming Floorboards through Amazon s print-on-demand services I put First Print Edition on the title page as a lark. I felt guilty when I later saw people advertising First Edition used copies of my book on Amazon for $40, because anyone who paid the stock $8.99 price for a new copy would also get a first edition.

 

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Tue Oct 31, 2017 6:12 pm (PDT) . Posted by: chillmog@sbcglobal.net?subject=Re%3A%20MG%20BooksI was wondering about that.  My wife and I have seen quite a few totally unrealistic prices on Amazon all across the board. Charles Hill

 

 


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