NapalmBrain Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 (edited) I'm sure they put their releases in the pipeline in a manner that favors their 3 month plans, go for 2 high demand records and follow it up with a less popular but a favorite among the staff or music nerds. It would be smart if they were trying to please multiple camps of listeners while retaining as many subscribers are possible Edited May 25, 2017 by NapalmBrain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faaip de oiad Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 The flow of this thread definitely shows how VMP is not for everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAXXX Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 (edited) the best advice regarding VMP is to just make a lot of money. that way, even if the albums suck you're only out ~$25/mo. even then, you get the cocktail recipe for free, so that's a huge bonus. Edited May 26, 2017 by WAXXX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickster Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 Ok I ll need some advice for an issue I am having. I live in Greece and I am getting my sub 12" delivered here. I offered to help a fellow VC member from CA with a copy of Fleet Foxes 12" It never occurred me that the June ROTM (I swapped for a past rotm) and FF would ship together. Any advice on what to do? If I email them would they agree to ship FF to CA and the rotm to Greece? Maybe someone had some similar experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuckle Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 I'd e-mail info about it, but I'm not sure they will be able to help. I've never heard of a member wanting their orders to go to two separate locations. They explicitly state that updating your shipping info will update it for all orders... Given they outsource their shipping procurement you may be stuck with shipping is back to the US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiscodeman Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Sorry if this has been asked/answered before, but couldn't find the info on their site. Say I cancel my monthly subscription (I don't want Kevin Morby), but I have an outstanding order still left to ship (Fleet Foxes), I'll still get that outstanding order correct? Can't see why I wouldn't, but just wanted to confirm with someone on here who's potentially been in or currently is in a similar situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lethalenforcer Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 1 minute ago, wiscodeman said: Say I cancel my monthly subscription (I don't want Kevin Morby), but I have an outstanding order still left to ship (Fleet Foxes), I'll still get that outstanding order correct? Can't see why I wouldn't, but just wanted to confirm with someone on here who's potentially been in or currently is in a similar situation. Pretty sure yeah, you'll get any outstanding orders from the store and you'll retain any credits in your account (which you'd be able to use if you ever re-sub). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouTwo Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 1 minute ago, wiscodeman said: Sorry if this has been asked/answered before, but couldn't find the info on their site. Say I cancel my monthly subscription (I don't want Kevin Morby), but I have an outstanding order still left to ship (Fleet Foxes), I'll still get that outstanding order correct? Can't see why I wouldn't, but just wanted to confirm with someone on here who's potentially been in or currently is in a similar situation. They'll probably just end up shipping your Fleet Foxes to me. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiscodeman Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 2 hours ago, lethalenforcer said: Pretty sure yeah, you'll get any outstanding orders from the store and you'll retain any credits in your account (which you'd be able to use if you ever re-sub). Cool, thanks for the response! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiscodeman Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 2 hours ago, YouTwo said: They'll probably just end up shipping your Fleet Foxes to me. Sorry. Eh, you seem chill so it wouldn't be the worst thing to happen. As long as you immediately put it up on eBay for BIN of $200+, because that's what I plan on doing.. (kidding!) YouTwo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kas1985 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 I am new to VMP and just got my first shipment (Demon Days). Before signing up for the club, I purchased The National's "Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers" and just got around to opening it, as I had been out of the country for a few weeks. Is it common for VMP to put the record inside the dust jacket and then inside a poly sleeve? I don't usually get too bent over seam splits, but this one is impressive. I haven't gotten a shipment from anywhere for quite awhile where the record is unsealed, yet still jacketed for shipping. Also, I signed up for a six month membership. Isn't one of the benefits of the membership free shipping on anything in their store? I was going to check out with the Hamilton Leithauser Spotify single and couldn't place my order without including $3.99 for shipping, making the total $13. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 6 minutes ago, kas1985 said: I am new to VMP and just got my first shipment (Demon Days). Before signing up for the club, I purchased The National's "Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers" and just got around to opening it, as I had been out of the country for a few weeks. Is it common for VMP to put the record inside the dust jacket and then inside a poly sleeve? I don't usually get too bent over seam splits, but this one is impressive. I haven't gotten a shipment from anywhere for quite awhile where the record is unsealed, yet still jacketed for shipping. Also, I signed up for a six month membership. Isn't one of the benefits of the membership free shipping on anything in their store? I was going to check out with the Hamilton Leithauser Spotify single and couldn't place my order without including $3.99 for shipping, making the total $13. Any thoughts? The only packaging VMP do is for their ROTM which is usually in a resealable plastic sleeve. Member store titles are up to the label how it's packaged. Some labels don't shrink wrap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouTwo Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 11 minutes ago, kas1985 said: I am new to VMP and just got my first shipment (Demon Days). Before signing up for the club, I purchased The National's "Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers" and just got around to opening it, as I had been out of the country for a few weeks. Is it common for VMP to put the record inside the dust jacket and then inside a poly sleeve? I don't usually get too bent over seam splits, but this one is impressive. I haven't gotten a shipment from anywhere for quite awhile where the record is unsealed, yet still jacketed for shipping. Also, I signed up for a six month membership. Isn't one of the benefits of the membership free shipping on anything in their store? I was going to check out with the Hamilton Leithauser Spotify single and couldn't place my order without including $3.99 for shipping, making the total $13. Any thoughts? I ordered the Local Natives Spotify Single and had to pay shipping. I was under the impression it was because it needed a special mailer. I could live with that. However, I saw on the VMP forum someone said they got an email about free shipping on Spotify Singles. So I'm going to keep an eye on that. If my Local Natives one ends up shipping my my AOTM I hope they will refund my shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammertime Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 19 minutes ago, kas1985 said: Also, I signed up for a six month membership. Isn't one of the benefits of the membership free shipping on anything in their store? I was going to check out with the Hamilton Leithauser Spotify single and couldn't place my order without including $3.99 for shipping, making the total $13. Stupid question, but are you sure you were signed in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kas1985 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 6 minutes ago, hammertime said: Stupid question, but are you sure you were signed in? I initially thought this was the issue. But I signed out and signed back in and the shipping charge did not change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hype Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 1 minute ago, kas1985 said: I initially thought this was the issue. But I signed out and signed back in and the shipping charge did not change. I would message them and ask why everyone else is getting these free shipping emails and you didn't because I even got one and I am not an active member currently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouTwo Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 4 minutes ago, kas1985 said: I initially thought this was the issue. But I signed out and signed back in and the shipping charge did not change. Did you try it today? I just tried adding one to my cart today and it showed Free Shipping even though it had previously charged me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kas1985 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 21 minutes ago, Sunshine said: The only packaging VMP do is for their ROTM which is usually in a resealable plastic sleeve. Member store titles are up to the label how it's packaged. Some labels don't shrink wrap. Got it. Thank you for your response. The seam split isn't anything I can't live with, just bigger than I have seen in awhile as it seems distros have gotten much better at mailing records in the past few years. Seeing how it was packaged, I would have been surprised if it had NOT been seam split. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 6 minutes ago, kas1985 said: Got it. Thank you for your response. The seam split isn't anything I can't live with, just bigger than I have seen in awhile as it seems distros have gotten much better at mailing records in the past few years. Seeing how it was packaged, I would have been surprised if it had NOT been seam split. Yeah I was amazed I didn't have a split with the thinness of the jacket and the packing job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuckle Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 (edited) Ya, every now and again their exclusives come out without some form of wrap or are placed in resealable outers. Oddly, my The National turned out spotless from a sleeve perspective. E-mail them and they may be able to help you, but cosmetic issues can be tricky. I got the Spotify singles e-mail that mentioned free shipping if you order before June 3. Thought that was odd given the stance on the forums around members having to pay... Gonna head over there now and hope there isn't a bloodbath. Edited June 2, 2017 by Canuckle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouTwo Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Update: I emailed and got refunded for shipping on my Spotify Single. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamJNovak Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Still haven't received a shipping notification for this month. Anyone else in the same boat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djghost1976 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 15 minutes ago, AdamJNovak said: Still haven't received a shipping notification for this month. Anyone else in the same boat? I've gotten nothing yet either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-dosia Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 3 hours ago, djghost1976 said: I've gotten nothing yet either. Ya I got the "we charged ya" email, but no shipping info yet. running behind because everybody did the trade this month... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchflowers Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 36 minutes ago, B-dosia said: Ya I got the "we charged ya" email, but no shipping info yet. running behind because everybody did the trade this month... That's what I was thinking. They are probably processing the swaps last and I bet there are a lot of those this month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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