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A request for help: I've found an online store in Canada which has about 100 copies of GQ11 - the issue with the mini-expansion. See here (http://www.boardgames.ca/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=22236&strVarSel=&strCompare=). It's impossible to get hold of in Germany, but I don't mind paying shipping charges (within reason). So off I go and register, only to discover that I have to place a minimum order of $20. GQ11 costs $5.95. >:(

So, here's my plea for help:
- does anyone know of another online store that ships internationally and which wouldn't mind a $6 order?
- or, are there three other people in Europe (preferably Germany) who want to get together and make a joint order?
- or, would anyone in North America be prepared to buy the magazine and post it me, and I'll transfer the costs (via bank or Paypal)?

Here's hoping…

http://www.serieborsen.se/spel.html will ship to you, and the prices are quite modest :)

Thanks, I'll check that out!

If that doesn't work out for you, I'll buy a few and send them to whomever wants them at cost, just let me know.

Thanks Gantry. I've sent an order off, but no reply yet…

So, the order went through easily. Nice people.

Next time there's a release like GQ11 or the Cathars, people on whichever side of the pond is involved should probably try to get hold of a few copies. The guy I talked to would have exchanged a Cathar set for GQ11…

If you ordered from the place I suggested; yes he's a nice person :) and I've started to recommend my friends to buy from him, even though you can find cheaper deals at other shops.

Quick post to say that my copy of GQ11 turned up today - and I only confirmed the order on Monday! Two days for a delivery from Sweden to Germany! Now that's service.

So, I'm wholehertedly endorsing Seriebörsen, for anyone who lives in Europe. They also have about a dozen copies of GQ11 left, if anyone doesn't have it yet. My copy cost just over €11, which is fine.

Thanks for the link, Tobias! I now have ALL the expansions, bwahaha…

Guess what I'm playing tonight? 8)

I ordered 3 copies on Sunday  :)

Maybe talk to the guy and add his store as first page news? I'm sure he'd appriciate it :) Maybe he'd even sponsor you with some candy?

Just thinkinng aloud here - no idea what you think about stuff like that. I don't like banners etc, but it doesn't have to be anything like that...

Well, I already mentioned that I'd plugged Seriebörsen, and he said that he'd check us out…

My copies of Cathars are sitting at the post office, 3 days.  I have yet to go pick them up tho! I'm completely open to mentions of any company, but at the moment our sponsor has dibs on advertising on the front page  :)

(soon as they send me their banner)

Cathars?

What I meant was I bought 3 copies of GQ#11, doh

For those of us down here in Australia that want a copy of GQ 11
then contact Brett at the Tin Soldier in Penrith, NSW - Australia.
penrith@tinsoldier.com
He tells me that they still have about twenty copies in their warehouse.

Does anyone know of a UK site that sells the GQ 11 expansion? It would save alot of money if there was one but all the sites I seem to find are overseas which means I have to pay shipping and things.
Thanks

I'll have to see if I have any left... I'm a bit behind, having been at home ill for a bit (sorry Sherpa, gonna get on it soon as I'm able!).

Sherpa? is that me?

no, Sherpa is another member

This is probably not a lot of help but a quick look on UK eBay shows several US sellers for GQ11

http://tinyurl.com/2wqp3b (http://tinyurl.com/2wqp3b)

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Thanks that seems like my best bet.

Hi all.

I have just purchased a copy of GQ11 from ebay UK. It has come from the US and has cost me £8.49 ($16.78). Although that is quite expensive, I am interested in the split spring tile! I am currently looking at getting the Cathers expansion, but that is expensive for 4 tiles! I had read that this was in Knucklebones magazine, but have not found out about getting hold of that. I also read that there was an expansion in GQ13, but not sure if this is correct or what it was. Any ideas?

It is my understanding that Cathars was only in Spielbox. Rio Grande tried to get it included with GQ13, but Spielbox enforced their exclusivity rights and prevented that from happening. At the same time, GQ ceased publication. Knucklebones stepped in and graciously offered to take on the GQ subscriber base, and I think I did see some talk from Knucklebones about including expansions to games in future issues, but any talk about Cathars in Knucklebones was just wishful thinking. A re-release of the expansion from GQ11 is more likely to happen, either in Knucklebones or separately like Fisherman of Catan.

Spielbox has exclusive rights to Cathars, so the only way it will be re-released is if they do another Almanac or give up their exclusivity and allow Rio Grande (and possibly HiG) to distribute. They feel that allowing Rio Grande to distribute would diminish the value of Cathars to their (Spielbox's) subscriber base. I think it is quite a shame.

I know the GQ11 has been scarce lately.  I found THIS (http://cgi.ebay.com/Carcassonne-Expansion-from-Games-Quarterly-11-NM_W0QQitemZ390280247877QQcategoryZ235QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4012.m263QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DSIC%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BFICS%252BUFI%252BDDSIC%26otn%3D12%26pmod%3D320641613541%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6377427187124387550) on ebay.  Get it while the gettin's good! 

I'm a relatively recent convert to Carcassonne, but I've got the collecting bug now. I recently got ahold of Games Quarterly #11 from titangames (through Amazon.com) (http://www.amazon.com/Games-Quarterly-Winter-2006/dp/B000WZNH1C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1295464206&sr=8-1). I thought I'd share the link for any American collectors (unfortunately, I'm unsure whether they ship anywhere but the U.S.; I'm in Canada and had to ship to a U.S. border town).

My magazine, and more importantly, my tiles, came quickly and in great condition.

Hey all,

I tried to order from Amazon.ca, but the GQ11 was not offered.

Amazon.com had some copies, as Boondocker noted, but I got this message when trying to have it shipped to my Canadian address:

"Games Quarterly Winter 2006 cannot be shipped to the selected address."

More reasearch is required...

CARC_Zoner
 

You could find someone in the U.S. to ship it to and have them pass it on to you.  I'd be willing I guess.

I'd be willing also.  I live in Indiana.  I would have no issues talking on the phone or anything.  I know I'm relatively new around these parts, but I'll throw it out there.

I'm almost 100% positive that my FLGS (Friendly, Local Game Store) has several copies on the shelf.  I believe they're about $8.00 each.  I could pick one (or two) up and send them your way...

Hello everyone,

Happily, relatives on my wife's side of the family living in Texas were more than willing to let me ship the magazine to them.  Once it arrives, they will then forward it on to our address in Canada.  I just finished placing the order on Amazon.com.

Thanks to Boondocker for the initial lead on the available GQ#11 issue and also to CKorfmann, MrBlu, and joshgambit for their willingness to assist me in obtaining a copy.  :)

It is clear that Carcassonne Central is more than a website, but a community!

CARC_Zoner

Great! Glad I could help.

To close the loop, the GQ expansion arrived in the mail today, nearly one month after the initial order!  I am looking forward to playing with these additional tiles....

CARC_Zoner

I am new here and new to the game (just 3 weeks old).  I would really like to pick this up if anyone has any more leads.  I have been checking Ebay without any success sos far.  Thanks.

This place seems to have it:
http://www.boardgames.ca/gamesquarterlymagazineissue11winter2006withcarcassonneboardgameriverexpansion.aspx

No.  That is listed as Out of Stock.  Did one of you guys scoop me?! ;)

I bought mine through this site. In fact, I buy pretty much all of my games through this site. They have the cheapest prices that I've seen and deliver very quickly. Just search for Carcassonne and you will see "Carcassonne: The Mini Expansion" somewhere on there. It is currently in stock for $3.95
fairplaygames.com (http://fairplaygames.com)

Thanks so much!

No problem. Glad to help out.

A webstore in New Zealand has a copy left.
I use the store often, they are reliable and have great customer service.
http://www.mightyape.co.nz/product/Games-Quarterly-Magazine-11-with-Carcassonne-12-Tile-Expansion/10337524/

is there anyone in europe or germany who can sell me the GQ11 expansion?