This appears to be a very significant development. The international shipping initiative is the way to go. Presumably they will set up distribution centres overseas eventually, but as an interim measure this kind of special one-price offer is what will win market share. __________________________
From the Yahoo Board
CMPL and MSFT by: rsinj 485 of 486
The following was included in the email sent to all members of the Microsoft SiteBuilder Network last night - notice the language being used "SBN Bookstore's partner, ComputerLiteracy.com"
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
MICROSOFT SITE BUILDER NETWORK WEB SNAPSHOT CD NOW AVAILABLE! In this two CD set, you'll find the entire Site Builder Network Workshop, including tools, references, code samples, and articles. The second CD contains the latest Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 and Internet Tools Beta, which provides everything you'll need to get started with Internet Explorer 5 Beta, plus an entire reference library for all your Web development needs. The regular price for this CD set is US$9.95, however SBN members who order before January 22, 1999, can receive them for US$4.95! Please use the referral code "snapshot98" when ordering. clbooks.com
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING DISCOUNT FROM COMPUTER LITERACY The SBN Bookstore's partner, ComputerLiteracy.com, is ringing in the new year with a special international shipping offer on all technical books, interactive training materials, manuals, and documentation. Through January 29, 1999, ComputerLiteracy.com will ship orders to Canada, Western Europe and Asia-Pacific for only US$9.95. Orders will ship via UPS International Courier (1-4 days delivery). Special rates are slightly higher for other countries, and orders must total at least US$50 (not including shipping, tax, and tariff costs). Learn more about this offer at computerliteracy.com. |