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Finally got shipping confirmation on New World Man from Streets of Hate. Been a while since I've had a pre-order delayed like that. Definitely one of my favorite releases of 2023 that didn't garner enough attention.

Desert Dreaming Lp Blue Jay Hot Pink (kingsroadmerch.com)

This is precisely what I've tried to tell myself, however, I've let that logic lapse a few points throughout the year. I panic buy so many POs becasue I'm fearful that the price will skyrocket, and I won't be able to obtain one down the road. But let's face it - that is just silly. Everything gets re-pressed. And as you point out, even paying double or triple the price on the aftermarket for an album I develop a true affection for will still limit my spending (and space) in comparison to blind buying everything I anticipate enjoying or digging a single from. I accidentally stumbled upon some old vinyl invoices in my email from Deathwish and SoundStageDirect a couple weeks back...stuff from 10+ years ago. Seeing the price difference is just staggering. And it's not just the price hike, but the shipping hike. I buy 99% of my records online, so shipping costs have stopped me from pulling the trigger on numerous occasions throughout 2023.

...you have my attention.

These are the 2 extreme metal albums that stood out for me this year: Horrendous - Ontological Mysterium Outer Heaven - Infinite Psychic Depths Also really enjoyed Portrayal of Guilt's Devil Music EP.

It's definitely encouraging to hear they're re-thinking how this will apply. I think if they can raise the threshold and eliminate the ambiguity with how it is applied, then most of us will come out unscathed. Then again, I could be totally naive...

Only Glassjaw could make me feel like a I got a bargain in regard to spending over 100 bucks just to get 2 goddamn EPs on vinyl that I'm dying to have.

Of course it is, since I finally caved and ordered last week. It never popped up anywhere else and it wasn't eligible for site promo codes, so I expected it to be excluded from any BF sales. I saw both Something Corporate records sold out, and decided it wasn't worth risking and waiting any longer for another retailer to stock it.

They definitely Big Riff-ed!

I just tried to checkout with 1 record and they wanted $14 for shipping lol.

The checkout page said not to refresh, but I didn't see anyone else posting about having an issue so I went ahead and refreshed and was able to check out immediately. I went with the /1000 bundle and then grabbed the /2000 variants for Big Dirty and Last Night. My shipping was "USPS under 4 lbs" and cost $21.25!

Still in line to checkout.....the suspense is killing me.

Yet, we both paid for it. Not a lot of bands I'd do this for these days, but I made an exception for DH.

Show was incredible. So glad I got off the couch. Hoping they have @jbannon make gig posters for the shows coming up this weekend in Mass and Jersey.

Lovely - and their packaging is about as chintzy as it gets. Edit: I just went on to check myself. I put 2 records in cart, and the only shipping option is "UPS Below 1 lb" and it's $16.82. WTF!

What was the pricing on their merch? Now I'm curious. I have a ticket for Philly tonight that I'm on the fence about going for, but I'm definitely hitting Starland on Saturday for that stacked lineup.

Anyone hit up any of the recent shows? Curious as to what they're lugging around vinyl wise and if there is anything tour-exclusive...

Darkest Hour is back, Perpetual/Terminal out on Feb 23 2024. All variants look to be available at BC, including a BC exclusive /100. Perpetual | Terminal | Darkest Hour (bandcamp.com) The others are also available here: MNRK Heavy: Your Destination for MNRK Heavy Vinyl and Merch

Some things are worth the price, this being one of 'em.

I've got no sympathy for any business that can't take 30 seconds to send a reply email to confirm they updated your shipping address as requested. Especially when they have enough time to post on social media all the time. I've personally had good experiences with them, but they provided poor customer service imo. So I echo porkdad's sentiments.

Such a simple idea yet not one that had occurred to me. Totally stealing this.

I'll drink to that 🍻

hahaha....well that was something I definitely shouldn't have clicked on while at my desk at work.

These will be the other variants available - they really pressed quite a few of these! Ultra Clear w/ Orange and Dark Blue Splatter /100 *WILD ROSE EXCLUSIVE* Half White / Half Dark Blue /150 *WILD ROSE EXCLUSIVE* Transparent Orange w/ Light Blue Splatter /200 *HOLY MOUNTAIN EXCLUSIVE* White inside Transparent Blue w/ Orange Splatter /250 *BBB EXCLUSIVE*

That song made me sad. I'll pick this up when it hits Bullmoose.