CeCeCe Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 1 minute ago, Bro Use for a Name said: Judging by the complaints about the artist signing a paper bag, I'm assuming the release is this yep its that LP (Which I love btw) In the UK Dinked edition stores sold it as advertised with a signed outer paper bag so it was known long time out that this is how signed copies would be done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknown pleasures Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 10 minutes ago, The Fuck Whisperer said: This 100% read as releases that have never been on vinyl being pressed exclusively for RT in the beginning. If it's really just exclusive variants that's probably the nastiest thing I've seen in the vinyl sub game since VNYL. I don't know, to me it always sounded like exclusive variants but admittedly an exclusive color and not just special packaging. But still, the emphasis in the beginning was the packaging (the wheel, whatever that is, the special printing, etc) and the interactive/social stuff so it doesn't seem like it's too far from what I was understanding. You're still getting a limited color in a sleeve that no one else offers with a load of bonus content for what, like $10 more than the standard release? Doesn't sound like that bad a deal to me but again, without seeing a regular version in one hand and this Super Special Rough Trade version in the other it's hard to compare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroNowhere Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 EZ Cancel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeCeCe Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 8 minutes ago, unknown pleasures said: You're still getting a limited color in a sleeve that no one else offers Nope the sleeve is just the same as the one you can order from RT (UK or US) as their exclusive variant (including the signed paper sleeve part). And the signed paper sleeve is part of other exclusive variants in the UK as well. So its just the extra wheel / QR stuff that's exclusive to this club by the look of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknown pleasures Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 18 minutes ago, craigeduk said: Nope the sleeve is just the same as the one you can order from RT (UK or US) as their exclusive variant (including the signed paper sleeve part). And the signed paper sleeve is part of other exclusive variants in the UK as well. So its just the extra wheel / QR stuff that's exclusive to this club by the look of it Ok, thanks for the clarification. If that’s the case then I can understand the complaints a little more - it sounds like it’s basically an overrun of an existing variant that they just got signed, and then you get some digital content. Not nearly as “special” as they were pushing… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Wait wait wait... So this edition of this record is available for $27.99 to anyone who wants it (limited to 2000). Or it's available as part of a $39 subscription, but you didn't know you were getting it? LOL coolio and backpackoat 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowty Dollaz Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Wait. Didn't they have a club before? I seem to remember getting a FREE audiobooks LP from them on exclusive white vinyl. Also...yikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknown pleasures Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 5 minutes ago, dreamover said: Wait wait wait... So this edition of this record is available for $27.99 to anyone who wants it (limited to 2000). Or it's available as part of a $39 subscription, but you didn't know you were getting it? LOL It seems like the $39 version is signed, ships with a QR code for some exclusive digital content, and also - unlike the people that bought the $27.99 version - you never asked for it specifically, they just sent it to you. backpackoat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 7 minutes ago, dreamover said: Wait wait wait... So this edition of this record is available for $27.99 to anyone who wants it (limited to 2000). Or it's available as part of a $39 subscription, but you didn't know you were getting it? LOL Yeah, but you also get to play with a paper wheel to access a QR code which lets you commiserate with other strangers who’ve been scammed, over FaceTime. It’s tough to assign a monetary value to that. iwokeinrelief, chrisapple, akamu and 4 others 1 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 3 hours ago, unknown pleasures said: It seems like the $39 version is signed, ships with a QR code for some exclusive digital content, and also - unlike the people that bought the $27.99 version - you never asked for it specifically, they just sent it to you. From what I've gathered, all 2000 were signed with the paper bag. So...the QR code is pretty much it for $11 extra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 31 minutes ago, MachoHommeRandallSauvage said: From what I've gathered, all 2000 were signed with the paper bag. So...the QR code is pretty much it for $11 extra. The QR codes that take you to wikipedia pages... I can't. This is too hilarious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknown pleasures Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 32 minutes ago, MachoHommeRandallSauvage said: From what I've gathered, all 2000 were signed with the paper bag. So...the QR code is pretty much it for $11 extra. It gets worse and worse… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzersonKillwell Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 (edited) Hahaha. This is too much! My expectations were zero so I’m not going to get bent out of shape over the $39. I gambled and lost, it happens. But what a fucking way to launch your new subscription. I can’t imagine torching any and all goodwill at the outset of your service bodes well for the future. Who is running this fucking thing! 😀🤡😀🤡 Edited July 10, 2021 by BuzzersonKillwell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smailtronic Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 2 hours ago, MachoHommeRandallSauvage said: From what I've gathered, all 2000 were signed with the paper bag. So...the QR code is pretty much it for $11 extra. bUt It'S oN a VoLvElLe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyEnemy Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 This shit crazy. I was actually bummed I missed out. From what I remember the wording DID NOT make it seem like you were buying into future “clearance” exclusives. FOMO does pay off sometimes. chrisapple 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linksisfromcanada Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 (edited) So...bigger con: This or the Fueled By Ramen 25th Anniversary subscription? Edited July 10, 2021 by linksisfromcanada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroNowhere Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Received mine today. It is what everyone thought it was going to be. Solid waste of $40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oblivions Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 They should have framed it as a $40 donation to support Rough Trade and the arts and you get a free record as a thank you. (All kidding aside, this is how I sometimes think about it when I buy expensive merchandise at shows. Supporting a band you like while they're on tour and you get a little physical gift as a thanks.) jonnywreck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhulud Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 They couldn't take the criticism and getting called out for scamming people on their "exclusives" 😆 Dear Member, We hope this email finds you well. Regrettably, after much deliberation, we’ve taken the decision to close our Discord server. Quite simply, discord by name, discord by nature. Moving forward, we shall look for an alternative space that provides a positive forum focused on a love of music. In the meantime, please continue to contact us at [email protected] with any questions, queries and feedback - we will respond as soon as possible, within Mon-Fri Eastern Time office working hours. Kind regards, Album Circle chrisapple and Snaggle Von Swift 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stl_ben Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 On 7/10/2021 at 1:50 PM, linksisfromcanada said: So...bigger con: This or the Fueled By Ramen 25th Anniversary subscription? FBR, at least on Rough Trade you can un-sign up after one, it wasn't the whole year payment at once! CeCeCe and Velocity of Sound 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadmonkey Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Yeah.. this is a shit show.. I'm out. Was thinking of giving it one more chance but QR codes to wiki pages and the not really exclusive exclusive. for the price..lumped together with the whole mystery aspect so If you really don't like something you can't opt out until it's too late. it's just not worth it. So far the only recent subscription thing that has proven to be worth a damn IMO is the Gimme Metal one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroNowhere Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 29 minutes ago, roadmonkey said: Yeah.. this is a shit show.. I'm out. Was thinking of giving it one more chance but QR codes to wiki pages and the not really exclusive exclusive. for the price..lumped together with the whole mystery aspect so If you really don't like something you can't opt out until it's too late. it's just not worth it. So far the only recent subscription thing that has proven to be worth a damn IMO is the Gimme Metal one. I canceled as well. I'm over clubs, unless BMG or Columbia house comes back and starts offering 8 records for a penny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhulud Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 The one record should be delivered today. I'll open it...look it over...cancel the sub and ask for a refund. I will gladly send their shit back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwokeinrelief Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Yeah, I was willing to try for one more month but I've now cancelled and received a return label based on: thier closing of the Discord + someone on Reddit had emailed them and asked what they planned to do to improve the sub for the subscribers and received a blank email with a return label attached. Not promising. backpackoat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 1 minute ago, iwokeinrelief said: received a blank email with a return label attached Holy shit. That's brutal in a not-really-funny-but-actually-kind-of-hilarious way. chrisapple and iwokeinrelief 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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