Wanted to buy; "Tiki Modern"

Hello, Tiki Central Ohana, I missed out on Sven's "Tiki Modern" and am trying to buy a copy. Ebay has one but it has already gone over the $100 mark with 6 hrs to go. I thought I would reach out to you folks. I can afford about $75 max, as I've sold some Tiki magazine back issues from my collection. Thanks in advance!

Rocky

Cheapest on Amazon.com for a used copy is $98.00
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/3822847178/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used
but at least it is available....

Did you already contact Sven?

Abe Books list one in new condition for $79.56.

http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?sts=t&tn=tiki+modern

Books A Million has it new for $39.99.
http://www.booksamillion.com/p/Tiki-Modern/Sven-A-Kirsten/9783822847176

Yes, I ordered one from books-a-million, but it is on back order, and I'm sure I'll eventually get an e-mail saying it's not available. I don't know why they allow a hit with the original published price, when they probably haven't had one available for a long time, but I took a shot. I checked e-bay before I bid on the one on there. And the completed listings were from $60-$70 dollars. No I haven't talked to Sven yet. I know he's busy, but I guess I can drop him a note.

I'm also willing to be patient!!

Thanks for your help, Rocky

Confirmed. I do have the Tiki Modern Book. Sealed/New/Mint Condition. I have posted some pics on my page for you to see it. Please feel free to post or message me if you have any questions.

http://tk7328.com/?page_id=55&nggpage=2

[ Edited by: tikitrooper2 2013-02-19 10:29 ]

[ Edited by: tikitrooper2 2013-02-19 10:39 ]

Talked to Sven at Tiki O. Even he only had the one copy for himself to sell at the end of his seminar, which, unfortunately, I had to miss.

Last I checked there's a few overseas sellers that have it for $60, but that doesn't include shipping, which is a fortune.

On 2013-02-18 17:22, Nokala Rocky wrote:
Hello, Tiki Central Ohana, I missed out on Sven's "Tiki Modern" and am trying to buy a copy. Ebay has one but it has already gone over the $100 mark with 6 hrs to go. I thought I would reach out to you folks. I can afford about $75 max, as I've sold some Tiki magazine back issues from my collection. Thanks in advance!

Rocky

Hey Rocky,

do you mean tiki magazine? http://www.tikimagazine.com I think I have issues #spring 2005 to current, if you are looking to get back your collection, etc. All in VG grade.

Nope, not Tiki magazine. I have all the issues. After the 1 book on e-bay sold for $100, the ones on amazon are going for $112.00 now! I better start looking into a paper route or something!

There's a copy for sale in this thread:

http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=44819&forum=12&1

You need to go to the seller's site to view and contact for pricing.

Maybe you should
wait for the release of the 2nd edition of
The Book of Tiki

Jon

Hi Jon, I have BOT, and love it! Like I said, I'm willing to be patient. I've noticed in the past that prices will go down a bit when there are more than 3 or 4 for sale on Amazon. Right now there is a signed copy/no dust jacket on e-bay for 150 or b.o. I tried $80, but alas no dice!!

Hey Nokala,

I assume you're in Rochester New York? If so, you should check out the Strand Bookstore in NYC. I just looked and it seemed they had one copy of tiki modern for $75.00. Plus, the Strand is one of the best bookstores I've ever had the pleasure of shopping at. I'm sure shipping would be cheap for you.

Good luck, let us know how it turns out.

-Slacks

[ Edited by: Slacks Ferret 2013-02-23 09:41 ]

SLACKS! Thank you for the info. I bought it yesterday! Now to block off time so I can relax and enjoy it.

TC folks, thanks for all your help! I promose not to wander away again!!

Rocky

Congrats Rocky!!!

Those $150 prices are absurd. A little patience, literally paid off!!!