bear801 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Awful fanclub. At this point start over and offer something else. New duo of songs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicderailer1 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 class action lawsuit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamlikesmusic Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 PS: Does anybody wear the shirt? I never wear mine, and I'm not even sure where it is... I wore it to the gym a few times. Hate the design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rue Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Wife wears in bed, I didn't particularly like it and never wear white. It suffered a washing accident and is now duck egg blue, still don't like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasj182 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 We really should all email them about it, put a little pressure one them. It's been almost a year now. I'll email and post the results, as should everyone else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idreamofpunk Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I'm just irritated that they actually spent money to have someone design that shirt. With as universally reviled as it is, I'd have gotten my money back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nivek87 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 will our memberships ask us to update when it expires or will we have to cancel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collectivemike Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I'm just as bummed about this as you guys, but try to put this into their perspective... they placed the order with a plant that was probably closed for 6+ months while they were rebuilding after Sandy. This obviously backed up the plants current orders (back when the hurricane happened) for the full 6+ months, PLUS all of the future orders they had already accepted (like this record) and were planning on pressing in the upcoming months. This was probably a big order which is a LOT of money for a plant to suddenly lose, especially when they probably already lost the majority of the other orders placed during that timeframe. I'm also sure the majority of the money TGA gave them for this release was already spent to rebuild. Again, I don't know the bands relationship with the plant in question, this is all purely speculation on my part, but I would assume they've worked with them before, and they're doing them a solid in helping them get back on their feet. Could it be handled better/communicated more efficiently? Absolutely. But like somebody quoted in an email - at the end of the day it's a piece of vinyl. If the plant is hanging on by a thread and Gasilght keeping their order with them is doing a part in helping save jobs/save the plant, I'm all for it. Everybody always talks about 'the community' on here - this is a perfect example of a band backing up the vinyl community. Short version: I give the band credit for sticking with the contract they signed with the plant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicondevil Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I'm just as bummed about this as you guys, but try to put this into their perspective... they placed the order with a plant that was probably closed for 6+ months while they were rebuilding after Sandy. This obviously backed up the plants current orders (back when the hurricane happened) for the full 6+ months, PLUS all of the future orders they had already accepted (like this record) and were planning on pressing in the upcoming months. This was probably a big order which is a LOT of money for a plant to suddenly lose, especially when they probably already lost the majority of the other orders placed during that timeframe. I'm also sure the majority of the money TGA gave them for this release was already spent to rebuild. Again, I don't know the bands relationship with the plant in question, this is all purely speculation on my part, but I would assume they've worked with them before, and they're doing them a solid in helping them get back on their feet. Could it be handled better/communicated more efficiently? Absolutely. But like somebody quoted in an email - at the end of the day it's a piece of vinyl. If the plant is hanging on by a thread and Gasilght keeping their order with them is doing a part in helping save jobs/save the plant, I'm all for it. Everybody always talks about 'the community' on here - this is a perfect example of a band backing up the vinyl community. Short version: I give the band credit for sticking with the contract they signed with the plant. If this is actually the case I agree. The thing that seems to be causing the most problems is whoever is in charge of running this fan club can't seem to take a few minutes to type out a thoughtful update and send it to everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rochambo Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 If this is actually the case I agree. The thing that seems to be causing the most problems is whoever is in charge of running this fan club can't seem to take a few minutes to type out a thoughtful update and send it to everyone. This! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shat Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 willing to bet that once these 7"s come, if they ever do, they will be the cheapest shit possible. black vinyl with plain white labels with the band's name and side A/B printed on it in times new roman or some other generic font, inside a fold over sleeve made out of thin cheap white paper with the cover art being the logo that is on the shirts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nivek87 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I'm just as bummed about this as you guys, but try to put this into their perspective... they placed the order with a plant that was probably closed for 6+ months while they were rebuilding after Sandy. This obviously backed up the plants current orders (back when the hurricane happened) for the full 6+ months, PLUS all of the future orders they had already accepted (like this record) and were planning on pressing in the upcoming months. This was probably a big order which is a LOT of money for a plant to suddenly lose, especially when they probably already lost the majority of the other orders placed during that timeframe. I'm also sure the majority of the money TGA gave them for this release was already spent to rebuild. Again, I don't know the bands relationship with the plant in question, this is all purely speculation on my part, but I would assume they've worked with them before, and they're doing them a solid in helping them get back on their feet. Could it be handled better/communicated more efficiently? Absolutely. But like somebody quoted in an email - at the end of the day it's a piece of vinyl. If the plant is hanging on by a thread and Gasilght keeping their order with them is doing a part in helping save jobs/save the plant, I'm all for it. Everybody always talks about 'the community' on here - this is a perfect example of a band backing up the vinyl community. Short version: I give the band credit for sticking with the contract they signed with the plant. i understand that, but like the others below you have said, just communicate that with everyone. last time you sent them an email at the beginning of march, they made it seem like they were close to being out and on their way. "Just waiting for them to arrive. Should be any time, they will go out right away!" over 3 months later, i think an update is more than fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nivek87 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 black vinyl with plain white labels with the band's name and side A/B printed on it in times new roman or some other generic font wrong. every word...handwritten xadamhudsonx, astrangerwithcandy and thomasj182 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collectivemike Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 i understand that, but like the others below you have said, just communicate that with everyone. last time you sent them an email at the beginning of march, they made it seem like they were close to being out and on their way. "Just waiting for them to arrive. Should be any time, they will go out right away!" over 3 months later, i think an update is more than fair. I absolutely agree. An email goes a long way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamlikesmusic Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I'm also sure the majority of the money TGA gave them for this release was already spent to rebuild. One would think they'd be insured... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nivek87 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 i was just browsing dime store saints and saw this, > Date: Mon, 13 May 2013 12:51:28 -0400> Subject: Re: 45 RPM Club> From: [email protected]> To: Me > we should have them in the next couple of weeks. there was a delay in the> pressing due to hurricane sandy. > they will ship as soon as we get them someone also raised a good question, how much will it cost to re-up. considering we already have the t-shirt, stickers, and card, shouldn't it be a lot cheaper? How does the PJ club work as far as re-ups? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collectivemike Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 One would think they'd be insured... Good point but you never know. A lot of places around here don't have flood insurance - my policy (which isn't a business one obviously) doesn't cover flooding unless you pay extra, which I only learned after the hurricane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 One would think they'd be insured... Good point but you never know. A lot of places around here don't have flood insurance - my policy (which isn't a business one obviously) doesn't cover flooding unless you pay extra, which I only learned after the hurricane. from personal experience i can say even if the plant was properly insured they still might not have the money for a multitude of reasons. and like Mike said they would have to have extra insurance to cover flooding. they might have the business equivalent to home owner's insurance, but you need to have an extra policy that is specifically flood insurance. lots of people in the NJ/NY area did not have flood insurance and were not required to have flood insurance even if they lived right on the water. even this long after Sandy hit i know people and businesses who still don't have their insurance money. whether or not they have a mortage or own their house free and clear. getting your insurance money has been a dog and pony show of epic proportions. there are so many hoops to jump through that are all intertwined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasj182 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 This the email I sent them, they haven't gotten back to me yet. "When are club members suppose to get the club 7 inch? I keep hearing that Sandy has slowed the process of this however, your lack of communication about it is absurd! Every time someone looks for an answer we get "the hurricane damaged our plant/warehouse. I understand that but an email to the club should be fairly simple. You seem to get enough emails out about autographed posters. How about an update on what 95% of the people who signed up for the club, signed up for......" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imaxcowboyx Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 i hope this 7" comes on milk-bottle white for you babies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GradedOnACurve Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 imaxcowboyx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xadamhudsonx Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 i hope this 7" comes on milk-bottle white for you babies. Milk bottles are clear. It's just the milk in the bottle that makes em' white. nivek87 and scottheisel 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opivy Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 There was a point during the San Francisco show that I almost yelled, "When are we going to get our fan club 7" ?", but I didn't want to be that guy. I would've clapped haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasj182 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 i hope this 7" comes on milk-bottle white for you babies. Personally I would have said tissue white for us babies..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasj182 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Here's the response I got from them: sorry for an inconvenience this has caused.they are almost done, thecovers are being printed right now, we should finally have them in a weekor two. they will go right out IM STAFF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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