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Old 20-04-2012, 21:53
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Does anyone have an idea about if I went to W.H Smith and asked them to order them in for me would I be able to start at issue one or would I just start from the issue its on now?
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Old 21-04-2012, 19:50
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Does anyone have an idea about if I went to W.H Smith and asked them to order them in for me would I be able to start at issue one or would I just start from the issue its on now?
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They will order back issues too, but they might ask for payment up front for a few issues.

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Old 09-05-2012, 12:02
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How do I cancel my sub? I have emailed and not had a reply. When I phone I get put pin hold and then cut off.
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Old 09-05-2012, 12:36
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How do I cancel my sub? I have emailed and not had a reply. When I phone I get put pin hold and then cut off.
Can you do it via the Hachette Partworks website?

Be careful via the phone, my phone bill came in and I had £10 worth of calls to them, from being on hold about 10 times, and still didnt get to speak to anyone!

On a slightly brighter note, issues 6 and 8 have been despatched (at last), i wonder when number 7 will!
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Old 09-05-2012, 13:03
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How do I cancel my sub? I have emailed and not had a reply. When I phone I get put pin hold and then cut off.
Yeah, just give them a ring. Best time to phone is in the afternoon, I had no luck ever phoning in the morning.Cancelling was the best thing I ever done. Issue 11 is out on Tuesday next week, and I know I'll get it on the day from my local comic shop.

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Old 18-05-2012, 10:58
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I was at my local comic shop yesterday and they had issue 11, a Captain Britain storyline. When I got home from work I found issues 8 and 9 had been delivered, along with my bookends. I think I'm going to go back to the comic shop and pick up 10 and 11, then cancel my subscription. There's no point subscribing to guarantee delivery of the books if my local comic shop is 2 issues ahead.
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Old 18-05-2012, 11:59
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Hi, I am getting all my issues from my local newsagent, I am up to issue 11 and I am very pleased with the quality of the collection so far, but the picture on the spine is of slightly varying heights, not noticable untill you have a few issues in order. Numbers 2,3 and 4 are out, and number 3 is slightly lower than the others. It isn,t too noticeable, about a 2mm difference, but surely a collection like this, with the spine art a major selling point, they could get it right. Or I just have a different number 3 ( The Captain Britain one) to everyone else, lol. Like I said, its not too noticeable untill you really examine it, but I hope that its an isolated incident, not going to happen too often in the 60 issue run.Even if it does, I think it will still be a very striking piece of art, with a lot of good stories. Anyone else noticed this? I cant post a picture, but if anyone wants a pic showing the height difference, email me :
michael.thomas827@ntlworld.com
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Old 22-05-2012, 09:31
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My Cap America from a few issues back had a very out of alignment spine. Luckily I buy mine from Smith's so was able to return for a better copy.
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Old 22-05-2012, 18:14
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My local newsagent only has 3 copies on order every fortnight, but because I go there first from work on the release day, I get to pick the best one,lol. If all 3 copies are missaligned, what can you do, lol. so far so good.....
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Old 23-05-2012, 11:28
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Exactly I'm dreading that day I know it's going to happen sooner or later lol.
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Old 26-05-2012, 11:03
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I get this collection, and I am not really fussed about whether the spines match up by a couple of milimeters, as long as you squint your eyes it looks reasonable. And I think all in all it is what is in the covers that is the main thing here.
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Old 28-05-2012, 13:24
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I'm probably not going to obtain the whole collection, but having enjoyed the Hulk novel I'm probably going to pick up issues which have writers/artists I like (like Peter David).
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Old 09-06-2012, 16:57
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are you guys still having issues with getting your books?

i really want to subscribe to this collection
but the comments are really putting me off

also does the normal issues fit in the letter box?
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Old 09-06-2012, 17:41
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are you guys still having issues with getting your books?

i really want to subscribe to this collection
but the comments are really putting me off

also does the normal issues fit in the letter box?
I've had no issues what-so-ever no I get it from a local shop. The copies you get from mail order do not have the cardboard surround so usually fit through a letter-box. I still know people waiting for various issues who subscribe, so just order it from your local comic shop or newsagent.

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Old 09-06-2012, 18:41
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I subscribed from the very start (direct through their website) and have had no issues at all. All issues arriving in perfect condition and when I was expecting them.
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Old 09-06-2012, 18:56
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thanks guys, i think i will subscribe to them

at least give it ago can always cancel

just need to make sure they fit in my letterbox
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Old 09-06-2012, 20:25
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I've had no problems at all
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Old 09-06-2012, 22:21
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can anyone else confirm that they fit in the letterbox?

i dont wanna have to go to post office depot every 2 weeks haha
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Old 09-06-2012, 22:26
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If you subscribe they send you two issues at a time, the last 2 deliveries I've had have come in a box that I had to go and collect from my local Post office. So I'm going to say no, they don't fit through your letterbox.
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Old 10-06-2012, 13:20
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If you subscribe they send you two issues at a time, the last 2 deliveries I've had have come in a box that I had to go and collect from my local Post office. So I'm going to say no, they don't fit through your letterbox.
Mine do tho.... So pretty much sure between Fozzmeister and myself we have managed to make that issue clear
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Old 10-06-2012, 19:36
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think i will have it delivered to a friends house to make sure someone is always in
just a pain having to do that
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Old 11-06-2012, 23:27
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ive subscribed

it said from issue 2

am guessing issue 1 is the free issue?
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Old 12-06-2012, 09:29
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ive subscribed

it said from issue 2

am guessing issue 1 is the free issue?
Issue 3 will be free.

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Old 12-06-2012, 17:36
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thanks mark

i was asking them some questions and got this this reply

Dear Dan
Thank you for your email.
Please be advised that the issues will fit in a standard post box, we send out 2 issues every 4 weeks. At the moment we are only able to start new subscribers of at issue number 6, however we will be able to place back orders for issues 1-5 if you require them.
Please do not hesitate to contact us should you require further assistance.
Yours sincerely,
Trishan Govender
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when i signed up it said from issue 2

suppose al have to wait and see what i get when it comes

then al have to either back order or buy them on ebay
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Old 12-06-2012, 22:25
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if they can fit two issues in a normal letterbox, then someone should tell my postman! bar one delevery when i was in i've had to wander 3 miles to local sorting office to pick them up.

dont they knock on neighbours doors anymore?
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