ozfacter Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 Dear friends, Like most other small businesses affected by COVID-19, Bridge Nine experienced a series of setbacks and difficulties throughout the beginning of 2020. Things have undoubtedly been tight as we have dealt with a new normal of a closed office, furloughed staff, and limited resources, but we have persevered and have been working hard to support our bands and customers. Unfortunately, "when it rains, it pours." We were informed by our landlord that the building Bridge Nine has been in for the past 13 years is now being sold. We are now facing either a sizable increase in our rent or, more likely, we will have to relocate -- both options that will present significant financial challenges outside of our usual commitments. We know that our fans and customers are dealing with their own hardships so please know that we are not looking for handouts. In an effort to fundraise for Bridge Nine's next chapter, we are asking those who are financially able to consider helping us get through this with one of the following exclusive options in our store: 1. Buy a "RAID THE VAULT" Mystery Box Every time a record has been pressed, Chris has kept a few copies for the Bridge Nine archive. Every test pressing, each color of vinyl - we've put a few aside in what we jokingly called our "Vault". Well, the time has come to empty it! Each "Raid The Vault" Mystery Box you purchase includes a random and very exclusive Test Pressing of a Bridge Nine release as well as three out-of-press variants of records the label has released over the past 25 years. All of the heavy hitters are included and nothing is off limits. Each box is $100, we are accepting multiple orders, and while we won't be taking requests, we know you won't be disappointed. Every person who purchases a Raid The Vault Mystery Box will also be entered into a drawing for a FULL BRIDGE NINE VINYL DISCOGRAPHY, which includes one copy of every vinyl record that Bridge Nine has released! Buy Now 2. Buy a "25 Years of Bridge Nine" Pack Since 1995, we've been working on releases for our favorite bands. Our 25th anniversary showcase (originally slated for next month) may have been bumped for the foreseeable future, but it's still our year to celebrate and this t-shirt helps illustrate two and a half decades of Bridge Nine through the label tees we've made over the years. This package includes a black 25th Anniversary t-shirt & die-cut sticker, as well as a 21"x21" organic cotton bandana. Buy Now 3. Buy our first 25th Anniversary Mystery Item We're custom designing and making a few surprise items over the next year as we celebrate this milestone. This exclusive item celebrates a big chunk of the label's catalog. You're not going to know what this is until you receive it, but that's half the fun! Grab one while you can for $20. Buy Now 4. Buy a Mystery Poster Tube We started offering this a couple of months ago and the response has been great, but if you haven't ordered one yet, get on it! We'll pack a poster tube with 30+ promotional posters of all sizes. Tubes are $25 and if you like Bridge Nine, you're guaranteed to get a bunch of stuff you're going to be stoked on (with no folds and creases!) Buy Now 5. Buy a Bridge Nine T-Shirt Pick up a Bridge Nine t-shirt or other merch item to show your support. We even have a new design featuring BRIDGE NINE spelled out in the notable letters of our bands logos from over the years. White ink on a black 100% cotton t-shirt. Can you spot all of the bands that we pulled from? Buy Now 6. Buy a Bridge Nine "The First Nine Years" Box Set, or the accompanying book We still have about 100 or so box sets of the 1,000 that we pressed. We also have an overrun of the 128 page book that is included inside, so if you've slept on the box set, help us out and pick one up! And if a five 7" box set isn't your speed, you can now grab the book by itself for just $10! Buy Now 7. Grab a Brick of 20 Mystery CDs for $20 Collect CDs or know someone who wants new music? Get 20 random CDs in one box for just $20 while we clear out some space in our warehouse! Buy Now Again, we understand that a lot of people and businesses are in dire straits these days, but if you can help support through the above fundraising initiatives we would be very grateful. If you're unable, please help spread the word to those that can! Thank you! Chris Wrenn Bridge Nine Records N8TRU 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgdesign Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 Bought a Raid the Vault Mystery Box. Glad to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozfacter Posted July 21, 2020 Author Share Posted July 21, 2020 (edited) i didnt hesitate at all. im struggling to keep from buying a second. Edited July 22, 2020 by ozfacter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevy8 Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 Might have to pick up a raid box. Would LOVE a Polar Bear Club Test Press, fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GradedOnACurve Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Picked up a raid box and hoping for a test from either Polar Bear Club, Strike Anywhere, H2O, Crime In Stereo. You know bands in that vein... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
se7enstitches Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Two's the magic number Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Grabbed two vault mystery boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmhmm Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 (edited) Looking forward to reading what everyone gets. Edited July 22, 2020 by mmhmm se7enstitches 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linksisfromcanada Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 57 minutes ago, mmhmm said: Looking forward to reading what everyone gets. Same. Hoping for Lemuria. Will trade if applicable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billya Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Grabbed a raid box. Can't wait to read people's complaints about what they got. mmhmm, linksisfromcanada, Coast and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
se7enstitches Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 I am totally down to trade with anyone when we all get these if mine isnt what Im hoping for. My preferences are Terror, American Nightmare, Foundation, and Holding On, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stongo Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 se7enstitches 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmhmm Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Dang didn't realize their definition of "records" included 7"s. Might've not done this if I'd known that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Letskissthesky10 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 I was wondering when they were sending these out. I preordered a shirt as well so hopefully not too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrodan Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 1 hour ago, mmhmm said: Dang didn't realize their definition of "records" included 7"s. Might've not done this if I'd known that. what an absolutely bonkers thing to not realize. mitchard, mmhmm and unknown pleasures 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmhmm Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 14 minutes ago, jrodan said: what an absolutely bonkers thing to not realize. Haha I know. I also like B9 so I'm actually good with it. But I never listen to 7"s and I probably would've paid more for a box that had 4 full lengths. jrodan and Shelby 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrodan Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 "i didn't realize their definition of 'records' was slabs of wax that produce sound when a needle is dropped onto them." mmhmm and shenanigans 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmhmm Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 4 minutes ago, jrodan said: "i didn't realize their definition of 'records' was slabs of wax that produce sound when a needle is dropped onto them." You're on a roll, my friend. Plz continue, can't stop this rollercoaster. Shelby 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrodan Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 all part of my lifelong plan to get people to take a second before clicking "SUBMIT REPLY," my good man. mmhmm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmhmm Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, jrodan said: all part of my lifelong plan to get people to take a second before clicking "SUBMIT REPLY," my good man. I respect that. Thank you for your efforts. May your future work be blessed. Shelby and jrodan 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhook Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Got mine today, this is also my first post in here in years. I am very happy with this box. One Hundred Fifty-Two 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyEnemy Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 That No Warning TP was one of the only things I would have SUPER stoked on spending $100 and getting. Congrats. Really wanna see what other people got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Hundred Fifty-Two Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Really hope B9 can make it through. They are an institution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhook Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 10 hours ago, MyEnemy said: That No Warning TP was one of the only things I would have SUPER stoked on spending $100 and getting. Congrats. Really wanna see what other people got. I am following the hashtag #raidtheb9vault on Instagram to see other people's packages. I am waiting on the AN and Have Heart records to pop up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgdesign Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 This is what I got. New found glory- Connect the Dots (red and clear split 7”) /100 Defeater- Live on BBC Radio 1 (gold 7”) /100 Have Heart- Songs to Scream at the Sun (Pink swirl) /1000 Stand and Fight- Together We Win (Test Press) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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