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Mike,

I must have missed this and if I did I'm not sure how it happened since I frequently visit the forum.

Is this book Mike Phillips’ The Complete Guide to a Show Car Shine Paperback Book a replacement, or 2nd addition, to the book with the yellow banner that I got from you in Evansville?

If it's a 2nd addition am I safe to assume there's new information in it also?

I can't believe I hadn't seen this before.

Thanks.
 
Hoytman said:
Mike,

I must have missed this and if I did I'm not sure how it happened since I frequently visit the forum.

Is this book Mike Phillips’ The Complete Guide to a Show Car Shine Paperback Book a replacement, or 2nd addition, to the book with the yellow banner that I got from you in Evansville?

If it's a 2nd addition am I safe to assume there's new information in it also?

I can't believe I hadn't seen this before.

Thanks.
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Yes to all your questions.

The Complete Guide to a Show Car Shine is the second edition of my first book. It has more information, more tools, more products etc.

Anyone that's interested in any book, paperback or ibook can get more information by simply clicking on the picture of the book they are interested in at the bottom of any of my posts ad the pictures in my Signature Line are clickable images.

There's even a sentence in my Sig Line stating the books can be clicked on.

sigline.jpg





Sorry to say... the first edition is no longer available. I posted a thread to let everyone know if they wanted a copy of the first edition to get one before they're all gone...

Only a few left before they are all sold out...



And now they're all gone.


As for the second edition? I believe this is the most information packed book ever written on the art and craft of car detailing. It's focused on exterior car detailing because that's my true passion and in case no one has ever noticed, it's also the true passion of the majority of people that detail cars, both enthusiasts and professionals.

I recommend everyone get a copy and read it from cover to cover, there's information in this how-to book you'll never find on this forum.

I'd also like to thank everyone that has purchased a copy and then sent me e-mails, PM's and FB messages telling me how much they enjoyed it.

Thank you!


:)
 




I call this:
"A Ray of Hope"
(Shining Through...In The Detailing Wilderness)​


Bob
 
Hey Mike: enjoyed the 2nd edition of the book, and I am constantly referring to it as I 'hobby along', but one tiny thing frustrated me: web links.

It seems as if the second book was created mostly as an ebook, because there are links to mentioned products in nearly every section. For an ebook this is brilliant, as a simple click takes you directly to the mentioned product. But for the paperback, obviously, there is no clicking. But the same 'clickable links' are in the paper book, underlined and in blue, just like they would be on the web. Its frustrating.

Of course, I don't suggest you put the actual URL in there, I think that would be worse. Perhaps a reasonable solution would be to create a webpage with ALL the links found in the book. These could be listed by Chapter and page, allowing a reader to simply go to this 'Links' page, and easily find the link to the product mentioned on the page.

Thanks Mike!
 
Thanks for taking time to answer my questions, Mike.

As always appreciate your writing style and your suggestions on how to do things...if you know what I mean. I try to take it to heart.
 
After buying the kindle version, I thought it might be good to buy the iBook version for the interactive features, pics, and videos. I was right. It is sooo worth it.

It's amazing what an iBook is capable of.

Thanks Mike, for putting out a book in that format!
 
roguerobot said:
Hey Mike: enjoyed the 2nd edition of the book, and I am constantly referring to it as I 'hobby along', but one tiny thing frustrated me: web links.

It seems as if the second book was created mostly as an ebook, because there are links to mentioned products in nearly every section. For an ebook this is brilliant, as a simple click takes you directly to the mentioned product. But for the paperback, obviously, there is no clicking. But the same 'clickable links' are in the paper book, underlined and in blue, just like they would be on the web. Its frustrating.

Of course, I don't suggest you put the actual URL in there, I think that would be worse. Perhaps a reasonable solution would be to create a webpage with ALL the links found in the book. These could be listed by Chapter and page, allowing a reader to simply go to this 'Links' page, and easily find the link to the product mentioned on the page.

Thanks Mike!
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Yeah I found myself tapping on them.

I have the paperback as well.

I facepalmed when I realized why the links weren't working.
 
Mike.Phillips@Autogeek said:
Yes to all your questions.

The Complete Guide to a Show Car Shine is the second edition of my first book. It has more information, more tools, more products etc.

Anyone that's interested in any book, paperback or ibook can get more information by simply clicking on the picture of the book they are interested in at the bottom of any of my posts ad the pictures in my Signature Line are clickable images.

There's even a sentence in my Sig Line stating the books can be clicked on.

sigline.jpg





Sorry to say... the first edition is no longer available. I posted a thread to let everyone know if they wanted a copy of the first edition to get one before they're all gone...

Only a few left before they are all sold out...



And now they're all gone.


As for the second edition? I believe this is the most information packed book ever written on the art and craft of car detailing. It's focused on exterior car detailing because that's my true passion and in case no one has ever noticed, it's also the true passion of the majority of people that detail cars, both enthusiasts and professionals.

I recommend everyone get a copy and read it from cover to cover, there's information in this how-to book you'll never find on this forum.

I'd also like to thank everyone that has purchased a copy and then sent me e-mails, PM's and FB messages telling me how much they enjoyed it.

Thank you!


:)
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I was going to buy the book (not ibook) but shipping was $27.95....??!! Ever heard of "media" shipping through USPS. The reason I don't buy many products from AGO is due to the outrageous shipping charges.
 
roguerobot said:
Hey Mike: enjoyed the 2nd edition of the book, and I am constantly referring to it as I 'hobby along', but one tiny thing frustrated me: web links.

It seems as if the second book was created mostly as an ebook, because there are links to mentioned products in nearly every section.

For an ebook this is brilliant, as a simple click takes you directly to the mentioned product. But for the paperback, obviously, there is no clicking. But the same 'clickable links' are in the paper book, underlined and in blue, just like they would be on the web. Its frustrating.
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Here's the deal...

I insert all the links in the copy I write so I only have to write ONE version and from this one version Yancy can create both the ibook and the paperback book.

And of course... you cannot take your finger and tap on a sheet of paper and have your web browser open up. :D

BUT you can type the words of the title of the hyperlink into Google and in most cases the article will pull right up to the top of the search results.

It will pull up 100 percent for sure if you type in the words of the title of the hyperlink and at the end add my name,

Mike Phillips

And that's why they are left in the book. Our mistake was thinking that people would figure this out but alas we were wrong.

In my next upcoming books to be available at SEMA you will see the title of the the hyperlink which is the title of an article online and above it you will see a sentence that clearly states to type the title into Google to pull up the full article.


The goal is to provide as much information as possible in the printed version. Of course you can only do so much with paper.

In my opinion, to include the titles to article to enable the reader the option or choice to get more information if they are truly interested is worth it. That said, it is up to the ready to do a little bit of typing.


Hope that helps and makes sense....


:)
 
Mike.Phillips@Autogeek said:
BUT you can type the words of the title of the hyperlink into Google and in most cases the article will pull right up to the top of the search results.

It will pull up 100 percent for sure if you type in the words of the title of the hyperlink and at the end
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Of course I know to Google, and I didn't get confused about the links in the book...although I have found myself trying to scroll a magazine article from time to time :) .

My suggestion was simply a web page for book owners to easily find all the items mentioned...because sometimes...damn:




This is something I find all the time in books such as photoediting software books like those from Scott Kelby. Heck it could be great tool to sell things mentioned in the book via AG. But I realize its lots of work, so I am cool with it.
 
roguerobot said:
My suggestion was simply a web page for book owners to easily find all the items mentioned...because sometimes... damn
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You're suggestions and feedback are appreciated and I'll pass the link to this thread onto Yancy.

I hope the big picture is more focused on the actual volume of in-depth information in all my books as that is my primary goal, help others be successful in their garage.


:xyxthumbs:
 
shagnat said:
I was going to buy the book (not ibook) but shipping was $27.95....??!!

Ever heard of "media" shipping through USPS. The reason I don't buy many products from AGO is due to the outrageous shipping charges.
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Have to admit, I'm not sure what's involved with shipping anything to the country of Colombia.




Here's two options where you can avoid all shipping options....


Ebook Versions

Both the first edition and the second edition are available in ebook form for PC computers. These would be great options or replacements for the ibook version or the paperback version.


The Complete Guide to a Show Car Shine E-book Download - Second Edition

Second_Edition_Ebook.jpg





The Art of Detailing E-book Download - First Edition

First_Edition_Ebook.jpg




The e-book versions have hundreds of clickable links to products, articles and videos.



:)
 
Mike, is there a price break if we have the paper versions but want electronic as well?
 
Mike.Phillips@Autogeek said:
Have to admit, I'm not sure what's involved with shipping anything to the country of Colombia.




Here's two options where you can avoid all shipping options....


Ebook Versions

Both the first edition and the second edition are available in ebook form for PC computers. These would be great options or replacements for the ibook version or the paperback version.


The Complete Guide to a Show Car Shine E-book Download - Second Edition

Second_Edition_Ebook.jpg





The Art of Detailing E-book Download - First Edition

First_Edition_Ebook.jpg




The e-book versions have hundreds of clickable links to products, articles and videos.



:)
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Not a "country" named Colombia......... Columbia is a city in South Carolina. You obviously misread where I live. Still, being across the country $28 for shipping for a book is beyond absurd. I've tried to order a 16 oz. bottle of product from AGO and shipping was like $24...... or perhaps I've typed in Colombia, SC, but, I'm sure the zip code is correct. I'm not going to be ripped off with these kinds of shipping charges....... I'm 67 y/o and been buying on line (eBay in the beginning) and know it doesn't cost anywhere near $28 to ship a book across the country using media mail.
Sorry you're confused about where Columbia, SC is located. It's on the east coast of South Carolina and the first state to succeed from the union and the first shot of the civil war was fired from Ft. Sumter, SC off the coast of Charleston, SC.
Perhaps this will help you understand geography outside of California.
 
Ground shipping on the book alone is $7.95. It sounds like you selected an expedited shipping method, which is more expensive. The good news is that South Carolina is only two business days transit time anyway, so if you ordered the book this morning you would have it on your doorstep Friday - even with ground shipping.

If you need assistance placing an order give us a call. 1-800-869-3011. If you call us and ask nicely, we might even knock the shipping down to $4.95 if the book is the only thing that you're ordering. ;)
 
shagnat said:
Not a "country" named Colombia......... Columbia is a city in South Carolina. You obviously misread where I live.
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Actually, because I was curios as to why it cost $28.95 to ship a book I asked someone in sales to find out where you lived to help me understand. The answer I received was Colombia. No state was included so with the $27.95 price to ship the book I made the mistake of assuming it was the country as at least at some level that made sense.

Working from that train of thought I looked up the links to get the ebook versions to save you all shipping costs as my effort to help, which I think my posting history reflects that is my normal method of operation.

No harm was ever intended, just a simple misunderstanding due to a lack of information. When I type out anything anywhere I've all inclusive and completely detailed simply to avoid mistakes.

As a gesture of good will... if you send me your shipping address I'll send you a free, signed copy.


:xyxthumbs:
 
Mike.Phillips@Autogeek said:
Actually, because I was curios as to why it cost $28.95 to ship a book I asked someone in sales to find out where you lived to help me understand. The answer I received was Colombia. No state was included so with the $27.95 price to ship the book I made the mistake of assuming it was the country as at least at some level that made sense.

Working from that train of thought I looked up the links to get the ebook versions to save you all shipping costs as my effort to help, which I think my posting history reflects that is my normal method of operation.

No harm was ever intended, just a simple misunderstanding due to a lack of information. When I type out anything anywhere I've all inclusive and completely detailed simply to avoid mistakes.

As a gesture of good will... if you send me your shipping address I'll send you a free, signed copy.


:xyxthumbs:
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Im having shipping problems too! Lol jp

I know I speak for everyone when I say this is why we are here. If something isnt right its always taken care of. AG and mike are always top notch in everything from information, help, and customer service. For reputation, I never have heard negative feedback that wasn't taken care of as well un happy customers!

Not to mention as we all know. This is the best forum ever and no drama whatsoever! We've all had our experience with the typical forums and this ones on another level from them!
 
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