Monday, September 17, 2012

Tips & Tricks @ The Big Bad Wolf book sale 2012

Ok. I know its still a long way to go (it will be held from 7th to 23rd Dec 2012) but I want to share some of my tips and tricks of snagging the books! Hehehe.. Kiasu betul nih! :) Well, you do have to be "kiasu" because its not easy to find books of a limited quantity being sold for RM8 each! Well, the price varies from book to book but expect it to be 75-95% off per book! How can you miss out on this sale?! No.. no.. If you've missed out on it previously, you need to go this time around. This time it will be held at the Mines Convention Centre. Even if you are not an avid book lover, just go. You might find a book of your fancy there! Let me give you a few tips and tricks before, during and after the event. 

Before: 
  • Increase your stamina.You're going to walk around A LOT! Wear comfortable shoes! This is no time to be wearing those heels! 
  • Practice standing for a long period of time
  • Buy a trolley or bring a suitcase with wheels! You will get tired carrying the boxes
  • Print out the list of books that you want to get
  • Print out the map of the venue. There is no time to get lost! 
  • Add a dictionary to your list
During:
  • Be extremely early! There will be a long queue even if you are extremely early! 
  • Be courteous to others. They have the same interest as you. You might make a new friend or two. Remember, they are book lovers too
  • Bring the trolleys or suitcases on wheels. Take the books that you want, dump them into the boxes and then take them to the storage area then browse around for your second batch
  • Find the books that's on your list first. You can browse for others later
  • If you see the book you like that's not on your list, grab it! You never know when you'll see it again
  • Once you have all your books, check your budget. If you've exceeded, its ok. Make sure you place the books back where you found it. Don't just leave them in the boxes on the side of the halls! Others might be looking for those books too!
  • Practice maturity in the halls. Don't give each other the evil eye. Remember to be courteous. We are all very educated people! 
  • If you have children, keep them close to you
  • No drinking or eating in the halls. Who wants to buy a book that's smudged with food or drenched in water
  • If you see a person who grabbed the same book as you, give suggestions to them on others that you like. They may like it too. 
  • Line up and don't cut queue! You are a well educated person. Don't practice your caveman syndrome here! Don't groan or moan on the amount of books that person in front of you has. If he/she buys a lot, it may not all be hers. She could be donating a majority of it
  • Be courteous to the cashier. He/ she is working hard to serve you. Make small conversations. You might pick up a tidbit or two about the event! Who knows, it might be beneficial for you
After:
  • Enjoy and cherish your hard earned effort. Wrap your books! 
  • Tell me what you've bought! 
  • Make a cup of your favourite drink, turn off the tv and lose yourself in the author's world!
  • You can thank me for the tips and tricks later. :) 
Happy hunting, everyone! I'll make sure to take a few pictures when I'm there this year! :) Please share this post on your social medias. Thanks! :) 

31 comments:

  1. Hi there. Great post! I've never been to Big Bad Wolf before but I'm going this year! I cannot be more excited. Thanks for the tips and tricks!

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    1. Hi Nabilah! Are you a book lover too? Wonderful! You have to go this year. There are 3 million books to choose from. I'm very excited too and I can't wait for it! :D Hopefully, we'll both get the books we want so badly. I know I have quite a few! Hehehe... You are most welcome, Nabilah. Good luck in getting the books! :D If you know anyone else going to the sale, ask them to read this post. They need to be very prepared for it! Hehehe...

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    2. I already have a list on what books to buy but I am sure I'll buy even more than what I've listed. Hehe. By the way, you said that we have to be extremely early, what time we have to be there, exactly? I want to be among the firsts too. :D

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    3. the event starts at 10am, so, let's be there at 8am! :D heheheehe... we have to be more KIASU than others. ;) i know for sure that there'll be a few people who will join us at that time too. eat your breakfast earlier, bring a bottle of water (in your bag) and a good book or your psp to read or play. :) see you there! :D

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    1. you are most welcome, my fellow reader! good luck in finding the best deals and all the books on your list! :D

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  3. The only thing we need to prepare is MONEY to swipe all the books.

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    1. Oh i agree with you 100%! i would be very contented to have all the money in the world to buy just books! :D

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  4. And one more thing, if you see books dropped on the floor, kindly put it back on the table. I hate to see people busy looking for their books yet forgetting their manners about to take care books that dropped from the table.

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  5. Great tips.. Thanks!
    I live nearby but really, this time around I'm pretty sure there'll be even more people.. Even as early as 6am+. I think I might need to be there by 6 too.. lol.

    See you there! ^_^

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    1. hi! you are most welcome! you are lucky to be staying nearby! i think i'll have to follow your strategy to be at the venue at 6am! it will be a freezing cold shower that morning! hehehe... thank you for dropping by! :) see you there!

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  6. Wow, these are really great tips! I like those on being courteous and putting books back where they belong. Sigh...the sale is sooo inviting!

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    1. thank you for liking my post! i know, right?! :) i wish i had all the money in the world to spend! alas, only a mere budget but i have to be thankful for what i have! hehehe... i'll probably be there for several days. i do plan on going home but if the decision was up to me, i would camp at their venue! hahahaa... thank you for dropping by and good luck in finding your gems! :)

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  7. No list, just grab whatever my eyes want :D

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    1. that's what i did last time. however, after a few recommendations on goodreads, i have a mission! hehehe... good luck and make sure to wear comfortable clothes! :)

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  8. I've been there last year twice..and definitely going back again this year, even though I've transfered to kuantan recently..will make an effort to be there no matter what..such a book lover I am..;) thnx for d great tip, I think I'm gonna bring a trolley this year..

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    1. my sister was kidding around the other day by mentioning to me that we should bring the supermarket cart instead. hahaha.. however, after thinking it through, it would be much easier to bring that! don't you think?! hahaha.... alas, i have access to only a small trolley. i might need to borrow my dad's suitcase with wheels! hehehee... good luck at the sale, amni! :)

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    2. Wow, dat's exactly what I was saying to my mom d other day, that I might be taking either her 'pasar'trolley or a suitcase with wheels..haha..dont we think alike..anyway..hve fun;) n pls do a haul video on books u got there later on will u ;)

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    3. hahahaha... i am going to bring the pasar trolley which is smaller and much easier to maneuver around people plus a big suitcase with wheels. hehehe... you have fun too, ok? peak hours are from 10am to 2pm. please avoid these hours at any cost. i will definitely record a haul video from my purchases! hehehe... i feel so giddy knowing its so near now! aarrrgghhhh!!!! :)

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  9. Can use debit/credit card to pay?

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    1. i used it last year. so, it shouldn't be a problem this year. happy hunting, david! :)

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  10. Ok this is cool. Really! Thanks and happy hunting too! Oh btw, wish me luck =P

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    1. you are most welcome, eomeoni! best of luck in finding your gems! may we all find the best deals at the sale! :D

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    1. you are most welcome! :D wow! nice date! i'm a bit impatient to wait for too long! hehehe... good luck in finding your books! :D

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  12. Thanks for the tips ! But I was wondering,would there be a super long queue in the morning of the preview sale? Please tell me if you've been to preview sale before. Thanks ! :)

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    1. hi! you are welcome! :) i've never been to the preview sale. sorry. you are lucky to get the passes! :)

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  13. Hye dear, was wondering..I decided to barge into that heavenly hall during the 63 hour sale..never been to this event before..do we have to que up before entering the hall?

    Thanks =D

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    1. yes. unfortunately we do have to queue. try to avoid peak hours from 10am to 4pm. come in earlier or much,. much later, ok? good luck! :)

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  14. Assalamualaikum, hello farah! Great post! I've never been to bbw before, but today i did! It was greaaaaat, i had fun. But need to leave earlier, and definitely going to come back with list of books i want. :D thanks for the useful tips!

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