Is anyone in USA or Canada looking for a UK Collector's Edition? Maybe I can help ?

KevinM · 02-15-10, 01:32 PM

With Ubi (UK) and Amazon (UK) not shipping the Collectors Edition to the US or Canada, if anyone is desperate for a CE version of SH5, then maybe I can offer my services, and ship it out to you direct from the UK?

Obviously, I am offereing this as completely profit free, it would simply cost the game cost plus the shipping cost. Nothing more, nothing less.

It is difficult to work out the exact cost, without knowing the weight of the CE box, but assuming it weighs 1.5Kg, the total with signed for tracked Airmail shipping from the UK via Airsure (the Royal Mail site says it should take about 4 days to arrive) would be :

Game - £30.99 ($48.65)
Shipping - £24.46 ($38.40)

These conversions are based on a £/$ rate of 1.57 (todays rate), making a total of $87.05

If anyone is interested in this, please let me know, although please note, the price may go up or down slightly depending on the weight of the box, although 1.5Kg is a reasonable guesstimate of the weight, based on the SH4 Collectors Edition Tin which I bought.

Oh, and as a rough timescale for you to think about, the game ships to me from Amazon (UK) on the 5th March, arrives with me on the 6th March, and I would aim to ship it out to you on Monday the 8th March (the 7th is a Sunday, so no shipping available on that date), hopefully with you by Saturday 13th March.

Cheers,
Kevin.

GoldenRivet · 02-15-10, 01:43 PM

very kind of you.

I'm sure some would consider it. perhaps even myself depending on further news of the game.

Now... back to my hot cup of tea

(no... seriously lol)

02-15-10, 03:01 PM

thank you for this kind offer to help other members, its just further evidence of how helpfull the members of this community are

Onkel Neal · 02-15-10, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KevinM

With Ubi (UK) and Amazon (UK) not shipping the Collectors Edition to the US or Canada, if anyone is desperate for a CE version of SH5, then maybe I can offer my services, and ship it out to you direct from the UK?

Obviously, I am offereing this as completely profit free, it would simply cost the game cost plus the shipping cost. Nothing more, nothing less.

It is difficult to work out the exact cost, without knowing the weight of the CE box, but assuming it weighs 1.5Kg, the total with signed for tracked Airmail shipping from the UK via Airsure (the Royal Mail site says it should take about 4 days to arrive) would be :

Game - £30.99 ($48.65)
Shipping - £24.46 ($38.40)

These conversions are based on a £/$ rate of 1.57 (todays rate), making a total of $87.05

If anyone is interested in this, please let me know, although please note, the price may go up or down slightly depending on the weight of the box, although 1.5Kg is a reasonable guesstimate of the weight, based on the SH4 Collectors Edition Tin which I bought.

Oh, and as a rough timescale for you to think about, the game ships to me from Amazon (UK) on the 5th March, arrives with me on the 6th March, and I would aim to ship it out to you on Monday the 8th March (the 7th is a Sunday, so no shipping available on that date), hopefully with you by Saturday 13th March.

Cheers,
Kevin.

I'm interested, but may I wait a bit, they may release a US version. Many thanks, mate.

KevinM · 02-15-10, 04:43 PM

Absolutey, there is no rush. I shall leave my offer available open ended, anyone is free to take advantage of it at any time.

The only thing I will say is that as is quite normal with Amazon, the price will probably go up after release, but that is not for another few weeks yet.

Regards,
Kevin.

Nisgeis · 02-15-10, 05:27 PM

That's a nice offer, but be careful. I've heard before of games that require online activation / validation of regional versions depending on the right regional IP address. E.G. Solidier buys a local European version of the game, tries to install it on his PC, which is on a military US IP and gets an error about the game not being the right regional version.

So, if you buy a UK game and try to activate it in the US or Canada, Ubi may laugh in your face.

KevinM · 02-15-10, 05:40 PM

That's something I'm not aware of, and to be honest have never come accross. I have bought quite a few US games and played them without problem in the UK.

Maybe it is more of an issue with UK (European) games being played in the US, rather than the other way around.

Onkel Neal · 02-15-10, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nisgeis

That's a nice offer, but be careful. I've heard before of games that require online activation / validation of regional versions depending on the right regional IP address. E.G. Solidier buys a local European version of the game, tries to install it on his PC, which is on a military US IP and gets an error about the game not being the right regional version.

So, if you buy a UK game and try to activate it in the US or Canada, Ubi may laugh in your face.

Good thinking.

I'll be buying for collector's value. Want to show it to my great-great-grandson in 2035 when he asks what was the last truly good U-boat sim.

Das Gespenst · 02-15-10, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Good thinking.

I'll be buying for collector's value. Want to show it to my great-great-grandson in 2035 when he asks what was the last truly good U-boat sim.

Show him Silent Hunter 3?

Able72 · 02-15-10, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nisgeis

That's a nice offer, but be careful. I've heard before of games that require online activation / validation of regional versions depending on the right regional IP address. E.G. Solidier buys a local European version of the game, tries to install it on his PC, which is on a military US IP and gets an error about the game not being the right regional version.

So, if you buy a UK game and try to activate it in the US or Canada, Ubi may laugh in your face.

Interesting. I bought my IL-2 1946 European edition from a shop in GB a couple of months before it was released in the US and never had problem one playing it here. Of course, I build my own systems so maybe its based on that as opposed to IP address?

On another note, thanks for the offer. I will keep this in mind if UBI loses their minds and decide not to offer a US CE.

KevinM · 02-23-10, 08:49 PM

I have decided, reluctantly, after all the aghast comments and posts regarding the excessive cost, to rescind my offer to ship the Collectors Edition out to people in the USA/Canada.

I do hope that anyone lookng for a copy is able to source one (and cheaper than I could, with 4 day shipping).

Regards,
Kevin.

Chad · 02-15-10, 07:52 PM

Wow thanks Kevin! If no special edition comes to the US I may be contacting you

ERPP8 · 02-15-10, 08:19 PM

As much as I want the collector's edition I'm not willing to pay $80

02-15-10, 01:32 PM	#1
KevinM Watch Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 30 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Is anyone in USA or Canada looking for a UK Collector's Edition? Maybe I can help ? With Ubi (UK) and Amazon (UK) not shipping the Collectors Edition to the US or Canada, if anyone is desperate for a CE version of SH5, then maybe I can offer my services, and ship it out to you direct from the UK? Obviously, I am offereing this as completely profit free, it would simply cost the game cost plus the shipping cost. Nothing more, nothing less. It is difficult to work out the exact cost, without knowing the weight of the CE box, but assuming it weighs 1.5Kg, the total with signed for tracked Airmail shipping from the UK via Airsure (the Royal Mail site says it should take about 4 days to arrive) would be : Game - £30.99 ($48.65) Shipping - £24.46 ($38.40) These conversions are based on a £/$ rate of 1.57 (todays rate), making a total of $87.05 If anyone is interested in this, please let me know, although please note, the price may go up or down slightly depending on the weight of the box, although 1.5Kg is a reasonable guesstimate of the weight, based on the SH4 Collectors Edition Tin which I bought. Oh, and as a rough timescale for you to think about, the game ships to me from Amazon (UK) on the 5th March, arrives with me on the 6th March, and I would aim to ship it out to you on Monday the 8th March (the 7th is a Sunday, so no shipping available on that date), hopefully with you by Saturday 13th March. Cheers, Kevin.

02-15-10, 01:43 PM	#2
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	very kind of you. I'm sure some would consider it. perhaps even myself depending on further news of the game. Now... back to my hot cup of tea (no... seriously lol) __________________

02-15-10, 05:27 PM	#6
Nisgeis Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,909 Downloads: 77 Uploads: 11	That's a nice offer, but be careful. I've heard before of games that require online activation / validation of regional versions depending on the right regional IP address. E.G. Solidier buys a local European version of the game, tries to install it on his PC, which is on a military US IP and gets an error about the game not being the right regional version. So, if you buy a UK game and try to activate it in the US or Canada, Ubi may laugh in your face. __________________ -------------------------------- This space left intentionally blank.

02-15-10, 07:52 PM	#12
Chad ACE Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 1,274 Downloads: 60 Uploads: 0	Wow thanks Kevin! If no special edition comes to the US I may be contacting you __________________

02-15-10, 03:01 PM	#3
Webster Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	thank you for this kind offer to help other members, its just further evidence of how helpfull the members of this community are

02-15-10, 04:43 PM	#5
KevinM Watch Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 30 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Absolutey, there is no rush. I shall leave my offer available open ended, anyone is free to take advantage of it at any time. The only thing I will say is that as is quite normal with Amazon, the price will probably go up after release, but that is not for another few weeks yet. Regards, Kevin.

02-15-10, 05:40 PM	#7
KevinM Watch Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 30 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	That's something I'm not aware of, and to be honest have never come accross. I have bought quite a few US games and played them without problem in the UK. Maybe it is more of an issue with UK (European) games being played in the US, rather than the other way around.

02-23-10, 08:49 PM	#11
KevinM Watch Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 30 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	I have decided, reluctantly, after all the aghast comments and posts regarding the excessive cost, to rescind my offer to ship the Collectors Edition out to people in the USA/Canada. I do hope that anyone lookng for a copy is able to source one (and cheaper than I could, with 4 day shipping). Regards, Kevin.

02-15-10, 08:19 PM	#13
ERPP8 Commodore Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: My House Posts: 608 Downloads: 161 Uploads: 0	As much as I want the collector's edition I'm not willing to pay $80