Audi Motorsports Books - On the way (long)

[ScharfR@aol.com]

Sorry to address this to the list in general, but I can kill about 50 birds
with one E-mail this way, and which of us isn't just a little bit lazy?  To
all of you who responded to my original posting on 7 January of this year,
the Audi Motorsports Pocket Guide Books are on the way.  Through indolence
and preoccupation (rather, occupation) I was only able to get them all
wrapped up and sent off today.  But they are finally in the mail.  Those of
you who ordered from the Old Country will be pleased to know that postage was
sufficiently modest to permit my sticking to the original terms, resulting in
the same price world wide, albeit with decidedly slower delivery across the
ocean. Those ordering from the New World should expect delivery to take about
a week, given the slow pace of fourth-class book-rate mail (necessary to
prevent my running a deficit). Thanks to all who ordered.

I admire the self-restraint practiced by all of you who responded and asked
for only "one or two, if there are any left." Such a display of civility and
deference wasn't really necessary.  (Besides, who _else_ practices
self-restraint and good manners among an anonyous group like this?)  Those of
you who were insufficiently greedy the first time around now have permission
to be completely churlish in satisfying your desire for any additional
quantity, however unseemly. And if you have only a vague recollection of the
original offer, but intended to request a book, or books, now is your chance.
 Below, I have repeated the details once again (begging the indulgence of
those who pay by the minute).  Even if you have _no_ recollection of the
original post, you _still_ have a chance to order. Operators are standing
by....  

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At the risk of raising the ire of those who detest intemet and/or list
advertising, here is an ad of sorts. (I did consult Dan the listmeister on
the propriety of this offer. If you still object, please let me know in a
private E-mail rather than start another pointless series of list-clogging
responses.)

Through a business contact (friend of a friend of a friend...) I have come
across a number of outdated 1996 Audi Motorsports Pocket Guide/Calendars.
These are small, pocket-size books with 320 pages, divided into several
sections:

> Information on the teams, drivers and series in which Audi competed in
1996. Includes driver profiles, description of each circuit, and plenty of
color photos; ca 130 pages.
> A small historical section on the 1935 Auto Union racing season, B/W
pictures; ca 10 pages.
> A 1996 planner/calendar (out of date now); ca. 60 pages
> A season-by-season review of _every_ year of racing quattros from
1981-1995, including: a photo and technical description of every racing
version from the urquattro to the A4 quattro Super Touring cars; the
race-by-race results for every rally and race the factory works team entered
from 1981-1995; and plenty of color pictures of people, cars and circuits; ca
120 pages.

The books measure 5 1/2" x 4" x 1/2". They are in English, soft bound with a
plastic (greasy-finger-resistant) cover. It's just the thing to settle
obscure bar room arguments (For example, using this book, I was able to prove
Steadiric's racing recollections wrong. Think how proud that would make _you_
feel!) Every Audi-nut needs at least one. Here's the deal. I will offer these
at the near-zero profit price of $3.00, including shipping, to U.S. or
Canadian addresses. If you want more than one, the additional copies will be
$1.50 each, if sent to the same address, at the same time. The price to list
members in other countries will be structured similarly, I simply want to
cover my costs for mailing and packaging.  << New text: Same prices, world
wide. >>

HOWEVER, DON’T RESPOND TO THE LIST.

Excuse that outburst, but if you want one, simply E-mail me directly with the
quantity you want. Make sure that you include your name and shipping address.
I’ll send them off and you pay when you get them.

Now we return to our regular, noncommercial, broadcast.