thebaroness Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I don't usually complain about this kind of stuff, but I just went to pre-order the new Irepress LP from Translation Loss, and they want fucking $45 for the record + Intl shipping. Now, I know for a fact that shipping to Australia costs $12-$14, so why are they charging us $20 on top of the US price? And it's not just TL, I've noticed other labels have been gradually increasing the price of Intl record purchases. Where once we'd just pay the US price plus extra shipping, now many seem to have a 'special total' for Intl orders (usually $20-odd more), and many tack on extra shipping on top of that. Seriously, this is nothing but a blatant money gouge. Now, I know, I know, 'if you don't like it, don't buy it', but shit like this (particularly for what seems to be just a standard release, nothing fancy) is honestly pretty cynical, and will result in a situation where foreigners simply won't be able to buy from US labels. I know you Canadian folks are hurting over this, too. Thoughts/insults/complaints/negative karma? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monk0nuggets Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 That's a little ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xfedaykinx Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 god, americans are such ASSHOLES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentgods Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 have i told you that you have the best music taste of any lady ever? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mynameisdan Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 that sucks. considered emailing them? thats what i would do, tell them they suck and you know theyre trying to scam you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebaroness Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 have i told you that you have the best music taste of any lady ever? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrns7 Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 sorry to burst your bubble but all TL's prices are shipping included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxmartinxx Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 What's "Translation Lost"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentgods Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 on a similar note, Sweden has the most fucking insane postal packages i've encountered. a box set of Death was 40.00 dollars to ship to Texas from sweden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrns7 Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Translation Loss, a label. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebaroness Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 sorry to burst your bubble but all TL's prices are shipping included. That's what I meant, it was just poorly worded. Should have said '$45 inc. shipping'. Still fucking pricey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentgods Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 and how my electric wizard shirt was like 40 with shipping from Rise Above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjustinxschwierx Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 that's nuts. it better be gold plated to cost that much money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4m35 Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 that or come with a massage and a week's worth of groceries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjaicomo Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 That definitely sucks. But do you know what else sucks? Every American band reissuing their albums in Australia, UK, and Japan with bonus tracks that can only be found on those releases. WTF? Why do I have to pay $30 for to hear a bonus track from a band that lives the state over from me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcm1610 Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 That definitely sucks. But do you know what else sucks? Every American band reissuing their albums in Australia, UK, and Japan with bonus tracks that can only be found on those releases.WTF? Why do I have to pay $30 for to hear a bonus track from a band that lives the state over from me? They do that as a "thanks" (sort of) for supporting them through higher prices overseas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kevinb Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I think it is because if they have shipping through paypal atleast the cheapest shipping they have has some kind of delivery confirmation,tracking number,or w/e... and it is not cheap to send outside the US via pay pal I don't blame them,I mean yeah it sucks but if you cant have a way to confirm that the package got delivered then they are asking to get raped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vardcore Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 WTF? Why do I have to pay $30 for to hear a bonus track from a band that lives the state over from me? A: you don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjaicomo Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 WTF? Why do I have to pay $30 for to hear a bonus track from a band that lives the state over from me? A: you don't. How so? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcm1610 Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Da innernetz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forgeagain Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 $20 more for international shipping is a bit much if the $25 already included domestic shipping. However, international shipping is a pain in the ass these days. For domestic stuff you can print the postage at home. International requires filling out a customs form and standing in line at the post office unless you're using express mail. Maybe $15 extra would be more accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lokithelion Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 A: you don't. How so? It's rare you can't find the song online. You dont have to buy shit anymore. Kind of sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ijux Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I don't usually complain about this kind of stuff, but I just went to pre-order the new Irepress LP from Translation Loss, and they want fucking $45 for the record + Intl shipping. Now, I know for a fact that shipping to Australia costs $12-$14, so why are they charging us $20 on top of the US price? And it's not just TL, I've noticed other labels have been gradually increasing the price of Intl record purchases. Where once we'd just pay the US price plus extra shipping, now many seem to have a 'special total' for Intl orders (usually $20-odd more), and many tack on extra shipping on top of that. Seriously, this is nothing but a blatant money gouge. Now, I know, I know, 'if you don't like it, don't buy it', but shit like this (particularly for what seems to be just a standard release, nothing fancy) is honestly pretty cynical, and will result in a situation where foreigners simply won't be able to buy from US labels. I know you Canadian folks are hurting over this, too. Thoughts/insults/complaints/negative karma? i pointed this out in the Irepress thread, if you want the record, shipping is 7 dollars on amazon.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadetapplesauce Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 one of the reasons vinyl was more appealing to me was because i could buy a new record for cheaper than a cd. sucks now that new records cost as much, if not more than new cds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blanketbyday Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 one of the reasons vinyl was more appealing to me was because i could buy a new record for cheaper than a cd. sucks now that new records cost as much, if not more than new cds. i've noticed this, when an album is a single lp with nothing special going on i do think it should cost as much if not less than the cd, though i've noticed cd prices dropping substantially as of late...... i have no problem paying 15-20 dollars for a double lp, especially if it is on heavy shit. what upsets me is when records are seriously overpriced based on hype, it's like a double fuck you to fans for creating hype and wanting the album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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