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I want to pull the trigger on GBMS but the logical part of my brain says to run the other way. That site is like the world's first ever shopping cart that never got updated.

Just posted on FB: "There are some days when everything goes great. Then, there are other days, like today. Days when, despite months of hard work and preparation made in advance, with the best of intentions, everything goes wrong. Today, due to a volume of traffic counting well over one million hits, our server checked out. The same server that we spent a ton of money on because it was thought to be virtually unstoppable, the same server that served us flawlessly during our last sale in November. Whatever the case, we appreciate the patience and support of those who stuck it out and placed their order today and we are sorry for those who were unable to. Because there is simply no sure-fire way of preventing this same problem from occurring again other than preventing large numbers of people from attempting to access the site all at one time, any future sales will not be announced in advance but will instead be made available on the site at random times on a first-come, first serve basis."

A couple thousand unique visitors cranking F5 for 4+ hours could do it too.

I just grabbed an extra. Would love to trade for GBMS+cash, but will sell if that doesn't happen.

Or maybe they decide to press about 900-1900 more.

I'd love to buy that BCS from you...assuming I strike out.

I wouldn't assume that with how this cluster has gone today. Could be on there in 5 minutes....or next week.

Wasn't the limit 1 of each?

I can look past the tech issues to a point, but why on earth they decided to put these online when the site is basically inaccessible for most is a mystery.....

Were you able to get back to the store? My friend wasn't, but he got a PP receipt.

Against all odds my buddy just scored a Wyldstyle. Want BCS!

Email BM and let them know. A couple of peeps on there already got partial refunds for the extra item(s).

It's been ok for me too. I had an account already created and tried to check out within 15 seconds of the leftovers going live. Still lucky though.

Keep trying! Scored Better Call Saul and U2 ..yeah

Probably not much chance, but looking for Better Call Saul and U2. Is this before or after you pick up your McDavid jersey?

Well, in his defense he did say the ilness scenario was 'just an example'. I'm more perplexed that he honestly thinks anyone might buy the whole "I didn't do it, Discogs was somehow self-aware" explanation. If he doesn't care what people think, at least don't insult their intelligence.

Yep. It seems like it's getting worse. But why on earth do some bands/labels only release a fraction of what they know will meet demand?

Not the RSD version, which looks to be OOS on that site. I'd like the RSD version too, but not for $40+.

It's not like Eichel is a crummy consolation prize.

What is the Stripes supposed to be...around $35? Report 'em!

I'll buy the WS from you if you still have it.

I look forward to an accurate and seamless checkout experience.

George Clinton is it for me.

Not like they'd want to add a '2015 RSD' category or anything. I guess a fiver only goes so far.

hey now