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  1. On 3/11/2017 at 4:35 PM, museummouth said:

    Can we all agree on that "vinyl me please" is the dumbest fuckin name ever though.

    When my friend first mentioned VMP, I thought it was that one business that presses your ashes into a record. But yes, stupid fucking name.

    On 3/11/2017 at 3:23 AM, freedumb said:

    VMP... raising prices to deter flippers? Also just so happens to be a good excuse to price gouge. Weak shit, was never a fan of them anyways.  VMP: Vagina My Pussy.

    Am I the only one that thinks their new subscription model is counterintuitive to actually preventing flippers? They are also introducing unlimited swaps. So now, if there are people who flip VMP releases, they can sign up for the annual plan, get the lowest price possible, and now have the ability to continually swap out a record and wait for the releases that will have a high demand (for example, a record that is considered a white whale to a lot of collectors, like say, Demon Days).

    On 3/11/2017 at 5:39 AM, YouTwo said:

    Have you seen the prices the albums go for on Discogs?  No one is making much money.  And now exclusives are one per customer.  They are trying to encourage 3 month memberships with this move.

    One of their staff members posted on their forum's April thread that the move was partially due to prevent flippers, and I want to say they specifically referenced to their next couple of releases and how big/in-demand they'll be.  Funny thing is, I think you and @freedumb are pretty much saying the same thing ; this isn't so much about flippers, even though there probably are some, and more so about increasing sales and revenue.

     

  2. 2 hours ago, lethalenforcer said:

    Yeah they stopped.

    Inventory leads me to believe this release is /1000, and there are around 725 left.

    Someone asked them on twitter and NC replied that it's /1200.

    54 minutes ago, voltagedrop said:

    Hah, called it. 
    How long do these typically last in stores? Heading to Boston near the end of March and hoping to snag a copy.

    There is a post a couple of pages back about someone seeing a copy of Room on Fire in stores around Thanksgiving, and that  was released in Spring 2015. They also mention that the price was jacked up to $70, though I am not sure how long they wait before raising their prices in store.

  3. On 9/16/2016 at 8:39 PM, The Ghost of Randy Savage said:

    Save a little more money and buy a KAB EV-1. It'll be the better investment in the long run.

     

    On 9/17/2016 at 4:34 AM, Thomas³ said:

    I hated it when I had it. It always seemed like the fluid would stay on the record after drying, which would lead to move surface noise than before. It does get a lot of the surface dirt off though. Vacuum cleaning is a much better option, and worth the extra money.

     

    On 9/17/2016 at 10:39 AM, jaxvinyl said:

    I've been using one for a few years now with no issues. It's time consuming when used properly, but it's definitely a cheaper alternative to a vacuum system. I've certainly had no issues with surface noise due to the fluid. 

    A little late, but thanks to everyone for the input. Seems like the Spinclean has mostly good reviews but decided to save that money and put it towards a vacuum system since I probably would have sprung for one later on. 

    7 hours ago, jackshidt said:

    EBay Flash Sale:  $15 off $60, code  CFLASHSAVE15NOW , for until 10:00PM PST today only.

     

    If you leverage this with the GetImportCDs' $25% off sale - wow!  

     

     

    Didn't find any records I wanted in time, but was able to use this for some new shoes that I need for work so a big thanks!

  4. 10 hours ago, zerohacker said:

    Spinclean is having a sale on their "retro" unit, $50 with free shipping. I think it looks better than the yellow one tbh

     

    http://spinclean.com/store#!/Spin-Clean®-Record-Washer-MKII-40th-Anniversary-Retro-Unit/p/36365709/category=3325479

    Does anyone have any insight/feedback on the Spinclean? I've been meaning to get some sort of cleaning system. Also, a big thank you for posting this. 

  5. It wasn't exactly a traditional trade or sale, but I just want to give a big thumbs up to AndrewSS for picking up a record for me and shipping it my way. Guy is super courteous and really thorough when it comes to communication. Sent me a PM every step of the way and had a tracking number for me asap. Packaging was also A+.

  6. 6 minutes ago, irxnmaiden said:

    i ordered a green from the spotify promo and a gov. ball orange. got correct shipping confirmations for each, and they showed up today...

    but they're both green. thanks, cult? i wonder if that means someone who ordered green is gonna get my orange. :"^(

    Seems this has happened to a few people. Wonder if there is people that ordered green and orange that will get two orange copies.

  7. 15 minutes ago, AndrewSS said:

    I also called the salem, nh location first because it is slightly closer to me and they said they were getting more copies on Tuesday so if you need a copy I can try to help you out as I'll be around there that day anyways.

    That would be really awesome. Just the though alone is appreciated. If you do end up around the area, pm me and hopefully we can work something out.

  8. Glad to hear that people are getting shipping confirmations.

    2 minutes ago, AndrewSS said:

    If anyone is in the Peabody, MA area I was at their Newbury Comics yesterday and they had like 10 copies of the yellow. 

    I tried to see if I could get someone close to a newbury location to do a group buy for interested members, but it went nowhere. Glad there are still some copies floating around, though.

  9.  

    12 hours ago, hut hut hike said:

    Ugh, mine was canceled, from Bull Moose too.  Gonna see if the closest record shop to me would happen to have a copy tomorrow, since I'll be out that way.

     

    If they indeed press more, why not do it on a creamy light tan (that's the background color on the cover)?  Perhaps opaque.  They've done every other color on the cover so far.  That would complete it.

    Or a light tan with a red, orange, yellow, green, and blue splatter. Or a beach ball looking one with a panel in each of the colors. Seriously though, it's kind of funny how people went from thinking they were going to have multiple variants of this record just a few days ago, to not even knowing if they'll get a singe one. Since getting my cancellation from bull moose I've tried ordering at Central Square, Electric Fetus, and Zia. Got a cancellation from the first two, and still waiting to hear from Zia.

    Lots of people were suggesting the EP would also work to gauge how well Cult could handle a Strokes release. If this is anything to go by, they definitely need to work on their logistics. Great customer service, though.

    18 minutes ago, salcious crumb said:

    Has anyone gotten a shipping confirmation for their red vinyl. I preordered a red and still haven't gotten a shipping notification. I know some people have gotten emails saying their orders were cancelled

    I know a lot of people got e-mails about delays, but I didn't realize people who ordered the red were getting their orders cancelled as well.

  10. 1 hour ago, djghost1976 said:

    If you add it to your cart, a notification comes up that says that due to overwhelming demand, more will be pressed and shipping out mid-June: http://cult.vaesite.com/governors-ball/

    I wonder if there are issues with the Orange copy. My sister ordered it and got an e-mail earlier this week saying that Cult hadn't yet received them and that shipping would be delayed. Also, there is no Orange copy in that picture from the pop up shop.

  11. 1 hour ago, djghost1976 said:

    If you add it to your cart, a notification comes up that says that due to overwhelming demand, more will be pressed and shipping out mid-June: http://cult.vaesite.com/governors-ball/

    I wonder if there are issues with the Orange copy. My sister ordered it and got an e-mail earlier this week saying that Cult hadn't yet received them and that shipping would be delayed. Also, there is no Orange copy in that picture from the pop up shop.

  12. 3 hours ago, Kanye West said:

    I'll never understand this site

     

    Regularly will bitch about $30 pricing for single LPs, and then foam at the mouth over a 3 song EP that costs ~$20 (not to mention two of the songs are eh)

    Literally every page on this thread has had a few post complaining about the price. The third post pointed out how ridiculous the price was for 3 songs. Everyone else doesn't mind paying for the exclusivity. You know this site, and this hobby, and the lust for having something that is exclusive or limited. And that's not even a judgement on anyone. I'm the same way at times.

  13. 2 hours ago, bossdj26 said:

    There's a governors ball exclusive orange now too haha 

    Legitimately thought this was a joke, but I have been proven wrong. This is my favorite band, but damn this seems like a little too much. Especially when we are talking about $23 for basically 3 songs.

    2 minutes ago, hut hut hike said:

    I went ahead and picked up the blue from Bull Moose.

    One store (The Glass Onion in AL) claims that the blue vinyl will be available only at stores that participated in Record Store Day.  Makes sense.  So "retail," yes, but more like "indie exclusive retail."  Bull Moose says: 

    Wonder how many are pressed on blue?  Would image a 3-4 thousand... but maybe not as many if they're also getting black?

    I'll be keeping the following twitter search open until I fall asleep tonight, and again tomorrow, just in case yellow appears:

    https://twitter.com/search?f=tweets&vertical=default&q=strokes%20yellow%20vinyl

     

    The upsetting this is that there are already a few copies of the blue version on eBay for close to/over a hundred dollars claiming that it is sold out. I am also wondering how many copies there will be of the blue. Regardless, as others have stated, it is cheaper to buy the blue version from bullmoose than the standard black copy from Cult, so I just went with that.

     

  14. thanks for taking the time to let me know.. that is def. enough to get me to bite now, great price at $17 for sure.

     

    if you have an invite code send it my way and I will sign up that way if you want another 10. I am guessing you get the referral code and put that in the discount box on the order page?

     

    After signing up, I got an e-mail a couple of days later that said this: (I would take a screenshot but I don't know how to include pictures):

     

    We wanted to let you know we received your referral(s)! Although you can not see it on your account, any referrals now earn both the referrer and referee $10 in VMP Account Credit. This will be automatically applied to your next VMP account charge whether that be a member store purchase or membership renewal charge.  All credits will be deducted from a purchase/subscription fee when the transaction occurs. If you are curious about the total credits, just send an email to [email protected] and we will let you know!

     

    So basically I signed up on the 23rd and got my referral credit on the 24th, and my card was charged on April 2nd. Since I already had the credit in my account, it was applied to my first purchase. However, any purchase after the 2nd are charged immediately, so there is a chance that anyone who signs up after that date might not be able to use that credit right away. I will e-mail them right now and see if I can get some clarification. 

     

    If you're still interested, you can pm me with your email and I can send you the referral link. Also, sorry this is so long winded, but I just wouldn't want you to sign up just to find out that the credit can't/won't be applied, especially since there is no guarantee that they will release something in the future that is to your liking. 

  15. if i signup from someone on here do I get the $10 instantly off the $27 to do one month or will it be added after i pay that and become a member for my next purchase?

    So just to give you a definitive answer, I just signed up for their album of the month for the first time and used a referral code. My card was charged today and they applied the $10 credit to this purchase. I was also under the impression that it would be good after my first month, but I guess not. Also, I only got the one month deal, just as you were planning on doing.

     

    Also, I do understand that price can be a huge strike against VMP but these referral codes really do come in handy. $17 for my copy of The Score is a good price, IMO. Throw in the bonus 7" and it makes it an even better value.

  16. Wow just read the whole thread today. I've also been creeping around a bit at r/vinyl on Reddit. It seems like a lot of the people over there would be into VNYL and think it's the best thing ever.

     

     Not a member of that community, but read through these two threads and see if you still stand behind that last statement.

     

    http://www.reddit.com/r/vinyl/comments/35uzdh/vnyl_sliding_why_the_netflix_for_vinyl_service_is/?ref=search_posts

     

    http://www.reddit.com/r/vinyl/comments/366exf/vnyl_a_subscription_scam_review/?

     

    It's almost embarrassing to see some of their customers getting so offended, upset, and defensive when someone tries to tell them how much of a scam this service is. Same with all of the people gushing over and thanking their "curator" for the awesome selections!

  17.  

    Sheddin some truth

    Thanks for sharing this. Was actually talking to some friends about how this service is a rip off and this video just brings to light more and more evidence. I was not aware that they were sharing pictures of new releases on their social media accounts like the video mentioned. As if the whole thing wasn't misleading enough before.

     

    Also, the more and more I look into it, the more and more it seems like this whole thing was just a front to get funding for that "hip" Venice Beach store. 

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