mmhmm Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Wow, you can no longer get the test pressing on its own for $75. It is now part of a $200 bundle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underwaterzoo Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 On 11/7/2018 at 1:39 PM, mmhmm said: Wow, you can no longer get the test pressing on its own for $75. It is now part of a $200 bundle. Have you heard anything more on the boxsets? It’s past when they said they were shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmhmm Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 2 hours ago, underwaterzoo said: Have you heard anything more on the boxsets? It’s past when they said they were shipping. Yeah, Alcopop customer service told me the other day it should ship in the next few weeks...said it's taken longer than expected to assemble all the parts of the box set. For a box set limited to only 20, I'm surprised it's still available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underwaterzoo Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Finally got shipping confirmation for the box set. mmhmm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backpackoat Posted January 12, 2019 Author Share Posted January 12, 2019 (edited) I just got my box set in the mail. I am incredibly upset. Firstly, the way they packed this was loose in a much bigger box so it came SUPER damaged. So badly in fact, that USPS actually had a separate notification tacked onto it that it was received in bad condition. What didn't help was the fact that the packaging for the set is incredibly chincy to begin with. It's all kept together with a single piece of photo paper used as a band to keep all the 7 inches together. Now let's talk about what was promised and what it didn't come with: "Each track from the record is presented on its own clear 7” with separate artwork for the track..." -- Did not come with any artwork AT ALL. Got an envelope with 4 pictures from the music video in it. Not artwork, and certainly not "for each track." Each record is a clear 7" with the same black and white center label encased in a cheap piece of thin plastic "– with a signed note from Forrest included..." No note included. It's 1 cent cardboard beverage coaster with a signature on it "and individual limited number..." Not numbered anywhere "You’ll never pick up a greater release. GOFORIT!" This was a terrible release. Not worth it in my opinion at all. Complete waste of money. Edited January 13, 2019 by backpackoat N8TRU 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oblivions Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 5 minutes ago, backpackoat said: I just got my box set in the mail. I am incredibly upset. Firstly, the way they packed this was loose in a much bigger box so it came SUPER damaged. So badly in fact, that USPS actually had a separate notification tacked onto it that it was received in bad condition. What didn't help was the fact that the packaging for the set is incredibly chincy to begin with. It's all kept together with a piece of photo paper used as a band to keep all the 7 inches together. Now let's talk about what was promised and what it didn't come with: "Each track from the record is presented on its own clear 7” with separate artwork for the track..." -- Did not come with any artwork AT ALL. Got an envelope with 4 pictures from the music video in it. Not artwork, and certainly not "for each track." Each record is a clear 7" with the same black and white center label encased in a cheap piece of thin plastic "– with a signed note from Forrest included..." No note included. It's 1 cent cardboard beverage coaster with a signature on it "and individual limited number..." Not numbered anywhere "You’ll never pick up a greater release. GOFORIT!" This was a terrible release. Not worth it in my opinion at all. Complete waste of money. I feel like someone wrote up that description and started taking pre-orders before getting a quote from their pressing plant. pizza face 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backpackoat Posted January 13, 2019 Author Share Posted January 13, 2019 (edited) 58 minutes ago, swb said: I feel like someone wrote up that description and started taking pre-orders before getting a quote from their pressing plant. Yeah, and I'm sick of this happening with this H O B B Y in particular. I don't know why they're always allowed to do things like this under the guise of "production issues", and we're just supposed to accept it. There are threads like this all the time. It's not at all what I paid for. I'll be interested to see everyone else's thoughts on this once they get theirs... I'm willing to accept the fact I may just be an ass Edited January 13, 2019 by backpackoat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N8TRU Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 This is super upsetting. As for how we shouldn't take this for what it is, I can almost guarantee a credit card dispute for not getting what you paid for would refund you. Not saying that's the way to go but from a more serious financial perspective it's totally not okay. I was considering the box set and I'm glad I didn't. I would have been really disappointed. backpackoat and nardes 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmhmm Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 3 hours ago, backpackoat said: I just got my box set in the mail. I am incredibly upset. Firstly, the way they packed this was loose in a much bigger box so it came SUPER damaged. So badly in fact, that USPS actually had a separate notification tacked onto it that it was received in bad condition. What didn't help was the fact that the packaging for the set is incredibly chincy to begin with. It's all kept together with a single piece of photo paper used as a band to keep all the 7 inches together. Now let's talk about what was promised and what it didn't come with: "Each track from the record is presented on its own clear 7” with separate artwork for the track..." -- Did not come with any artwork AT ALL. Got an envelope with 4 pictures from the music video in it. Not artwork, and certainly not "for each track." Each record is a clear 7" with the same black and white center label encased in a cheap piece of thin plastic "– with a signed note from Forrest included..." No note included. It's 1 cent cardboard beverage coaster with a signature on it "and individual limited number..." Not numbered anywhere "You’ll never pick up a greater release. GOFORIT!" This was a terrible release. Not worth it in my opinion at all. Complete waste of money. I'd email Alcopop about this. My box set hasn't come yet and if it's the same as what you got, I'm going to email for a solution. If it isn't what you ordered, they'd should be prepared to accept a return and refund, at the very least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beta114 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 36 minutes ago, mmhmm said: I'd email Alcopop about this. My box set hasn't come yet and if it's the same as what you got, I'm going to email for a solution. If it isn't what you ordered, they'd should be prepared to accept a return and refund, at the very least. Got mine today. INCREDIBLY upset. 10 weeks of delays, and absolutely nothing like what the description implied. I sent them a furious email already. What is everyone else doing about this? $100?!?!?!? Yeah f-in right. Not #ed, no artwork, no note, no nothing. Awfully packaged. PISSED. backpackoat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookups96 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Glad I got the test press and a copy of the record for $75. Had thought about the box set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmhmm Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 17 minutes ago, hookups96 said: Glad I got the test press and a copy of the record for $75. Had thought about the box set. What number is your test? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmhmm Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Are people even in the window to take action thru their credit card company if they wanted to? Assuming Alcopop doesn't do anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookups96 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 1 hour ago, mmhmm said: What number is your test? 3 of 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N8TRU Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 1 hour ago, mmhmm said: Are people even in the window to take action thru their credit card company if they wanted to? Assuming Alcopop doesn't do anything. It all depends on the company but most major financial institutions in the United States don't have a time limit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underwaterzoo Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Months of excitement down the drain. It’s a bummer when you think you’re adding a really cool piece to your collection only to find out it got completely botched. beta114 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veggiecorecords Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 wow, glad I didn't pull the trigger. Sorry to you guys who did, hope they make it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backpackoat Posted January 14, 2019 Author Share Posted January 14, 2019 Forgot to mention a great part of this, the "cover" for the """""""""box set""""""""" (again, just folded thick photo paper) is a promo picture not from this album, but from Everything Is Debatable. 5 years old. nardes and beta114 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nardes Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Can someone post photos? I’m so flabbergasted at how bad this sounds! N8TRU 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holyvacantsholyhell Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 17 minutes ago, nardes said: Can someone post photos? I’m so flabbergasted at how bad this sounds! Please someone do, this is amazing. pizza face and Derek™ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oblivions Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 As someone who went to Discogs yesterday hoping it would be added to the database with photos, I would appreciate if someone posted photos and satisfied my curiosity, as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmhmm Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 I am almost 100% certain the delay in receiving these was due to Alcopop having to wait on Forrest to send them the materials for the box set. If the expectation was for a handwritten note from him, then it would appear a lot of this may have been out of their control. It's not an excuse--they sure could've handled more of the art/materials side of this themselves, but if it's true it kind of makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmhmm Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 And mine arrived. This is a bummer. Interested to see how Alcopop responds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beta114 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Let us know how it goes. No response for me today. Doubt I will get one honestly. I’m giving until Thursday before I open a claim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backpackoat Posted January 15, 2019 Author Share Posted January 15, 2019 I will post pictures when I get back to my house tomorrow. I don't expect thing of value to come from emailing Alcopop, but let me know what you all hear. I paid with PayPal so I'll have to research tomorrow to see what the limits of that are. I've never once in my life filed a claim for anything, but this set is so stupid I think I'm gonna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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