Pool Wars by Jay Helfert

jay helfert said:
Thanks for posting this. In the first 24 hours, I've pre-sold 74 books and have about a dozen more orders coming via mail. What an amazing initial response! I have a feeling that the 500 numbered first edition copies might all be sold thru AZ. After that, I will continue to autograph copies but they will not be numbered.

At risk of sounding like the RealKingCobra, I ask for patience from all who have ordered books already. It will be a monumental undertaking to sign, pack, and address all these orders. And then I have to take them to the post office for mailing. It could be an all day job just to do 50-100 of them.

If anyone knows a shortcut for this process (particularly at the post office) let me know. I've never walked in a post office with more than three or four items before. If I carry a case of fifty books (all packaged) in there, I don't know what to expect. Will the clerk at the counter be willing to weight and stamp each book for me? Naturally I ask for support on here, it's the best support system I know of. Maybe someone knows a way I can get thru all the red tape of individually weighing and mailing each book. Suggestions???
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Thanks, we figured it out. Paypal actually provides a service where they provide the address with barcode and postage on it. You then print it out on your own sticky label (from Office Depot), stick it on your package and drop it off at the post office. A hard job just got a lot easier. :grin:
 
jay helfert said:
Looks like I'm going to have a busy first day at the post office! Thanks gang. I'm looking forward to your feedback very much to see if you enjoyed my stories. Please send them to my e-mail address (same as my paypal address).

My next book is tentatively entitled Playing With Fire. It will be written in collaboration with Bobby "Cotton" LeBlanc. Cotton was a well known road man in the late 60's thru the early 90's. What makes his story so intriguing to me is the people he ran around with, lived with and gambled against. It is a who's who of infamous gangsters and underworld figures. By the way, Cotton was a top speed player, who all the other players knew about.

After that, I am in discussion with Archie "The Greek" Karas to do a similar treatment of his life. Archie is only the most famous gambler of this generation. He literally broke the bank in Vegas, winning over forty million in cash. At one time he had ALL the $5,000 chips from Binion's Horseshoe Casino in his box (over $10,000,000). They had to buy their chips back from him; he literally became their bank.

I'd love to do one on Ronnie Allen (he won't sit still long enough I'm afraid) and Jack Cooney as well (he has refused so far).
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Geesh, count me in for all those books! I remember LeBlanc being around here and his gorgeous wife. The way he would lick his hand before putting it on the butt of his cue. And Archie, who wouldn't want to hear about his Vegas adventures ! :D
 
jay helfert said:
Okay guys, here's the deal. We will go to print next week and I should have 500 books in hand by March 15-20. The first 500 will be a numbered lot, and will be the only books that are numbered. I will offer them first on AZ until there are no more orders or the 500 are gone, whichever comes first. At that time, I will begin the regular advertising in the billiard trades.

The number one edition is taken (by Corvette), so the first book I sell will say 2/500. I will begin taking orders today, and you will receive your numbered edition in the order that I receive payment. You can pay for your signed and numbered copy at my Paypal address - jayhelfert@yahoo.com or by check at P.O. Box 1883, Redondo Beach, CA. 90278.

Total cost including shipping is $24.90. Please include the name you want me to use inside, whether it be your given name or your AZ name or both. All I ask for is your honest feedback on the book. I intend to write at least one or two more books, so any feedback is helpful. Thank you in advance! :smile:
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How to order!
 
payment sent for 3 copies Jay! Look forward to reading it! Instructions are included with the payment...thanks a bunch!

Josh
 
Making It Easier

jay helfert said:
Thanks for posting this. In the first 24 hours, I've pre-sold 74 books and have about a dozen more orders coming via mail. What an amazing initial response! I have a feeling that the 500 numbered first edition copies might all be sold thru AZ. After that, I will continue to autograph copies but they will not be numbered.

At risk of sounding like the RealKingCobra, I ask for patience from all who have ordered books already. It will be a monumental undertaking to sign, pack, and address all these orders. And then I have to take them to the post office for mailing. It could be an all day job just to do 50-100 of them.

If anyone knows a shortcut for this process (particularly at the post office) let me know. I've never walked in a post office with more than three or four items before. If I carry a case of fifty books (all packaged) in there, I don't know what to expect. Will the clerk at the counter be willing to weight and stamp each book for me? Naturally I ask for support on here, it's the best support system I know of. Maybe someone knows a way I can get thru all the red tape of individually weighing and mailing each book. Suggestions???
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Jay,
You've already figured out how to print labels, that's good. The best way to ship soft-covers is in bubble-mailers, which you can buy at Staples, Sam's, etc. Just slide the books in and seal them with a peel off adhesive strip.

I suggest dividing orders into singles, doubles, triples, etc. so the weights & packaging will be the same. Use advance copies to figure out packaging weights, then print labels before the books arrive.

If labels are pre printed, you can ship hundreds a day. And the Post Office will pick them up at your place.
 
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Cuaba said:
Jay,
You've already figured out how to print labels, that's good. The best way to ship soft-covers is in bubble-mailers, which you can buy at Staples, Sam's, etc. Just slide the books in and seal them with a peel off adhesive strip.

I suggest dividing orders into singles, doubles, triples, etc. so the weights & packaging will be the same. Use advance copies to figure out packaging weights, then print labels before the books arrive.

If labels are pre printed, you can ship hundreds a day. And the Post Office will pick them up at your place.
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you might know a little about this topic. ;)

hurry back here man, we need to play more. My back is a bit better, good enough to play 3 hours now on a good day.
 
Roy Steffensen said:
Looking forward to receive my copy of the book Jay.

A book won is better than a book paid for :)
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You suck Roy. I knew Shane needed games on the wire. I'm going put a small turd in your book. :D
I have only one question for you. Will you play me some One Pocket and give me a chance to get even? 25 a game is all, next time we see each other.
 
jay helfert said:
You suck Roy. I knew Shane needed games on the wire. I'm going put a small turd in your book. :D
I have only one question for you. Will you play me some One Pocket and give me a chance to get even? 25 a game is all, next time we see each other.
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He needed more than 1 game in that match, that's for sure. But that's what I expected from a member of Team USA against a member of Team Europe ;)

Since you are so eager to play one-pocket I guess JoeyA has told you how bad I play, so guess I will need a spot from you.
 
Roy Steffensen said:
He needed more than 1 game in that match, that's for sure. But that's what I expected from a member of Team USA against a member of Team Europe ;)

Since you are so eager to play one-pocket I guess JoeyA has told you how bad I play, so guess I will need a spot from you.
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Spot went home! Woof woof.
 
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