Amazon acquired its rival The Book Depository yesterday in a move that industry experts warned could tighten the American company’s “stranglehold” over the online book trade in the UK. Amazon acquired the Gloucester firm, which claims to be the fastest-growing bookseller in Europe, for an undisclosed sum.
In this manner, how do I track my book depository order?
There’s no tracking number to track your order once it’s shipped. (I recommend that if you must buy from Book Depository, to buy whatever you need/want several weeks in advance. Some of the books may be more expensive than local bookstores.
Also, how is Book Depository free?
The Book Depository determines and sets your location based on your IP address and cookies. It can then say “free delivery” while also adjusting its rates to cover the additional costs. It accomplishes this by incorporating shipping costs into its titles while obfuscating the fact.
How long does Book Depository take to deliver?
Book Depository usually ships within two days upon receiving the order. After which, it takes roughly two weeks for the delivery. The item will be mailed to your mailbox.
How many books does Book Depository sell?
Book Depository: Free delivery worldwide on over 20 million books.
What happened Book Depository?
The store was
| Type of business | Limited company |
|---|---|
| Employees | 150 |
| Parent | Amazon (2011–present) |
| URL | bookdepository.com |
| Launched | 2004 |
Where can I buy books online?
Shopping beyond Amazon: Where to buy books online
- Barnes and Noble. One of the largest dedicated booksellers in the U.S., Barnes and Noble features more physical retail outlets than anyone else. …
- Powell’s. …
- Valore Books. …
- Blackwells. …
- BetterWorldBooks. …
- Alibris. …
- Bookshop.org. …
- Wordery.
Who does Book Depository ship with?
Hello, we use Royal Mail so there isn’t a tracking number.
Why are books on Book Depository so cheap?
It is an Amazon owned company, so they have the financial power to buy in bulk at extremely low costs. Book Depository is now offering free delivery to India.
Why does Book Depository take so long?
The biggest downside of buying from Book Depository is that even though shipping is free, it can take a long time for a book to get to you. The reason for this is because they use registered mail to send you the book.