>Even so, I have a hard time seeing a lack of "out-of-print book >ordering facility" as arrogance. Was there more to this than your >original message? They offer an "out-of-print" ordering facility. Had they not, the matter would never have come up. I was merely recounting my attempt to use it and observing that the facility was very ridgid. >> They also have an odd requirement that all purchases via credit card >> must go over the net. No calling or FAXing the CC number in. > >Not true. They've been more than happy to handle orders from me (I'm in >the US), and I've never suplied them with any credit card over the 'net. >You do need to read the ordering instructions carefully (hint: _don't_ >use the "secure server"). You will need to supply your credit card >number at _some_ point, however(;-)... I use their 800 number. > >Hope this clarifies things... Both a Washington Post reporter and I would like to know the number. In the reporter's case he published the observation. In my case, I reached the same conclusion (although I confess I didn't search real hard). Perhaps Amazon.com has changed their page? Cheers, Win