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Americas Test Kitchen/Cooks Illustrated has up to 50% off select titles their The Best Recipe series. While supplies last.
Shipping is reasonable: $0-$30-> $3.95, 30-$50 ->$4.95, etc.
The Best Recipe Series

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Their e-commerce system is done on the cheap (very much in the spirit of their founder), so don't expect account info, shipping status, order history, etc. They're also very, very slow to ship, which makes me wonder if they only get to the post office a couple of times a month.

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love the tv show.

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I am a huge fan of ATK show/Cook's Illustrated books and proud owner of the instant-read thermometer which together provide predictably great results the first time and every time. They also provide shortcuts that work and the ones to avoid altogether. I recently purchased Cook's Illustrated Guide to Grilling and BBQ for my husband; even though he's a very experienced outdoor cook, he was surprised at the practical ideas inside. In fact, he now uses my instant read thermometer for perfectly grilled steaks, rare to well done every time.

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The prices with discount are very similar to Amazon

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JCube said:The prices with discount are very similar to Amazon
Yeah, but in buying from them directly I feel like I'm supporting them. Amazon can make money lots of ways, Americas Test Kitchen can't.

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A word of warning--I have ordered directly from them several times in the past and they have a habit of sending you another (unordered) book a few months later. You have to contact them and return it for a refund. I complained to them and they told me it was their policy. I love their products but I buy them elsewhere now.

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zeppo said:A word of warning--I have ordered directly from them several times in the past and they have a habit of sending you another (unordered) book a few months later. You have to contact them and return it for a refund. I complained to them and they told me it was their policy. I love their products but I buy them elsewhere now.

I've had the same problem, my solution has been to tell them it's a gift (by now, I own most of the titles, so it's believable). That way, they keep me off the list, but it does require an extra call.

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Good prices on some of the books (such as The Best Light Recipe). I did check prices at Barnes and Noble before ordering and noticed some titles (ie: Best Soups and Stews) are close to or the same price there, plus extra % off for BN members (and save on shipping if picking up in store - shipping was $6.95 for 3 items at Cooks Illustrated).

I too have noticed that they are slow to ship; I waited for months once for a set of DVDs & dealing with their (out-sourced) customer service was a mess-just a warning (I think they must have been pre-selling that particular DVD set before they actually finished putting the series on DVD).

Message edited by: IOPSC on 2008-11-05 15:37:19 CST
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