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JULY 12, 2005 at 8:31 PM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: Borders
Customers of Borders Books & Music
who reserved an in-store copy of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince were greeted today by Jim Dale when they checked their e-mail.
(1.4MB WAV file, 32 seconds)
"Your book will be available at the stroke of midnight as Friday turns into Saturday, July 16," quips Dale. "All reserved copies must be claimed before the close of business on Sunday, July the 17th."
In semi-related news, Borders Group's CEO will be delivering copies of the book to patients at the Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital in New York, who are unable to attend a bookstore event due to illness.
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Witch
Points: 788
~HP fan #1~ says:
Wow.. that is so cool!... Only if I got one of those!
*second to post*
Posted Jul 13, 2005 at 2:59 PM EST
Witch
Points: 813
harrypotterfan4eva says:
Oh wow I'm second to post!! Wish I could be greeted by an emal from him. *sigh*
Posted Jul 13, 2005 at 3:04 PM EST
The Last Herald-Mage
Points: 2621
darrrrkwind says:
I didn't reserve a copy at Borders, but I get e-mails from Waldenbooks, and I got one today that had that message attached. :-) I thought it was very cute.
Posted Jul 13, 2005 at 3:05 PM EST
Witch
Points: 692
FizzingWhizbeez says:
I got the email, but it was way cooler when Jim Dale actually "called" me on the telephone and said the same thing that was in the email, I think. The recording seemed more "real" when it was over the phone.
Posted Jul 13, 2005 at 3:07 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1050
Phoenix Lover says:
I wish I got the email. It would have been so cool! Maybe next time.
Posted Jul 13, 2005 at 3:13 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 365
magicmakesmedream says:
That is so cool I wish I would get that email, it is amaizing, I can't wait for the message to actually become a reality.
Posted Jul 13, 2005 at 3:26 PM EST
Squib
Points: 188
Triofan4eva says:
It would be like getting a personal message from him in person! I want to get that email. *sigh*
Posted Jul 13, 2005 at 3:32 PM EST
Witch
Points: 885
Rachyracho says:
My husband heard this, assumed it was some dumb employee and never let me hear it. I was so bummed, but I am excited that we are down to just a few more days and hours until HBP and I can read read read.
Posted Jul 13, 2005 at 3:33 PM EST
Witch
Points: 564
nevada pooh says:
I pre-ordered mine but I don't remember getting that. But I just heard it and it was pretty cool.
Posted Jul 13, 2005 at 3:41 PM EST
Harry's Mental Advisor
Points: 19432
Smileyradcliffe says:
I didn't oreder mine from there but i think it is neat that there are sending out emails with jim dales voice on it.. pretty neat.
Posted Jul 13, 2005 at 3:44 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2185
Potterfan5 says:
I also pre-ordered from borders and didn't recieve this message...I wish I would have it would be cool.
Maybe only certain stores or certain cities are doing this...?
Posted Jul 13, 2005 at 3:44 PM EST
Squib
Points: 129
K.P. says:
hi ... great ... I'm a german, ... ha ha ha ... but nevermind ... have fun that night!!!
Posted Jul 13, 2005 at 3:46 PM EST
The Faerie Queene
Points: 3278
merri maven says:
That's a pretty cool reminder to buy the book (as if the millions of fans need reminding!). I'm glad that HPANA was able to provide the link to his audio message.
Posted Jul 13, 2005 at 3:52 PM EST
Witch
Points: 871
caraMEL_penguin says:
wow... that is soooo cool... I would so want one of thoes... It would be so cool... That is one e-mail I would not delete... <3333
Posted Jul 13, 2005 at 3:53 PM EST
Student
Points: 231
Ickle Dudleykins says:
That's so cool. I wish I got mine from borders, but then i gueses it wouldn't matter since my dad's the one who pre-ordered it.
Posted Jul 13, 2005 at 3:53 PM EST
Hogwart's Jedi Princess
Points: 3491
Darth Amanda says:
Awww, that is really cute. If I was smart I would have preordered it but I would rather just show up and fight the crowds!
Muwhahahaha!
Posted Jul 13, 2005 at 3:58 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1506
Paint Horse says:
Jim Dale is great. I have all five books on CD. And the sixth is on order.
Posted Jul 13, 2005 at 4:04 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1401
Dobby`s Friend says:
:-) Cool...
It is nice of them to deliver books at the hospitlal. The kids there really need something to cheer them up, as I am sure Harry Potter will do!
Posted Jul 13, 2005 at 4:09 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3651
Saint Hedwig says:
I wonder who got that email?? I'm getting mine preordered, looks like pretty much everybody else is going to the bookstores at around midnight or later.
Posted Jul 13, 2005 at 4:09 PM EST
Witch
Points: 537
em_watson_rox_on says:
Wish i could get an e-mail from him, though i might have fainted...
Posted Jul 13, 2005 at 4:11 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 372
loopy luna says:
Yay! I can post comments again. Too much traffic last night. I think it's really neat they're taking books to the hospital and giving those kids their very own party! Just too terrific!! I wish they could do it at all the hospitals!
Posted Jul 13, 2005 at 4:14 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 372
loopy luna says:
Whooopsss! wrong post! I thought I had clicked on the hospital article that I read last night. Darn that mouse!! it moves on me -- just like the stairs if I don't watch them. I didn't order my book from Waldenbooks or Borders, but I do subscribe to them online. I got an email notice with a recording that says if I ordered a book, just click and hear Jim Dale. My own personal (haha) recording!
Posted Jul 13, 2005 at 4:17 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 54
britt.:.black says:
Dude, he doesn't say thank you.
Posted Jul 13, 2005 at 4:17 PM EST
Ravenclaw Mastermind
Points: 9744
Heather Fowl says:
hehe, I got the email from him. =) (And to think I almost ignored opening it!)
Posted Jul 13, 2005 at 4:18 PM EST
Professor of Seanology
Points: 5283
Dr. Nicole says:
I really wished that I preordered my book so I could have gotten a cool message like that. The place I work at is staying open till midnight Friday for the book's release. I have no idea what is in store!!
~Nicole
Posted Jul 13, 2005 at 4:25 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1098
LilyP says:
SO, this makes me wish I'd ordered through Borders. It is weird though, because he's appearing at a Barnes & Noble.
Posted Jul 13, 2005 at 4:26 PM EST
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