Bladewillisisdead Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Have you SEEN the price of burlap sacks in this economy!? Cause I havent, but them shits better be like $40 wholesale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circuit bored records Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Non-answer. Why did they set it so high? Dude, did you seriously come into the thread and not read the last 3 pages? This question has been posed and answered multiple times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinxabney Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Dude, did you seriously come into the thread and not read the last 3 pages? This question has been posed and answered multiple times. Most importantly, who cares. If you want it / are willing to pay for it - go for it. Think it's too much? don't. They made it and can charge whatever they want for it. This is ~art~ and it's worth what people are willing to pay - which I bet in a few months will be a whole lot more than $60. DakotyTSI 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daegor Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 ^ This. That being said, I'm all for cheap standard print editions. Much like a poster of your favourite painting. That being said, it is up to the artist if they allow lesser reproductions of their art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 A burlap sack with a record is not art. is a fucking record in a bag. If this constitutes as art, then call me an idiot because I don't see it. Mondo is doing this because they can and know suckers like you will buy it. End of story. If anyone pays $60-70 for a NEW 2xLP in a bag, you're an idiot and only fuel the problem and have Mondo laughing all the way to the bank./rant. ExtraFox 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Price of Burlap. 12"x100 YARDS = 62.00 from Uline 60"x50 YARDS = 110.00 from Uline 40"x100 yards = 167.00 from Uline. Didnt even bother to check Walmarts prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladewillisisdead Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 But there's a hole in it! Holes aren't free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinxabney Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 A burlap sack with a record is not art. is a fucking record in a bag. And the prints are ink on paper, that you'll put in an overpriced frame. It's all subjective. Would a cheaper variant have been a huge plus? sure. But when you're releasing the product - that's your decision. dementian27 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 And the prints are ink on paper, that you'll put in an overpriced frame. It's all subjective. Would a cheaper variant have been a huge plus? sure. But when you're releasing the product - that's your decision. It's not subjective at all! It's them knowing they fuck anyone! A print can hang in a gallery/museum for hundreds of years!, but a record? No. My opinion no matter how liked or unlike still stands. This isn't art. And if it is art, would you be willing to pay $60 for every new record you buy from ANY label? Let's face it, all music is "art" along with the packaging as well.So if it's subjective as you saying is that still justified? Or is it okay if only Mondo does it because ...MONDO. The answer is no. Bladewillisisdead 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hxcoliver Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Do people really think mondo are charging what they are for looper just to fuck people over?! You've got to be fucking kidding me! Since when have they ever overcharged for records just to laugh at people buying the records. Sure the material may not be all that expensive, but didnt they say they had people go in and HAND MAKE every single one?! That shit must not be cheap to produce. Sure a simple 2xlp version would've been nice at like $25-30 but they decided to say fuck that and and make a badass version they were fucking proud of. And I'm sure they priced it accordingly. Trust me, I sure as hell don't drink the Mondo juice, but by god, quit your fucking bitching about the god damn price. I know they're not doing it to fuck anyone over. dementian27 and DakotyTSI 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Do people really think mondo are charging what they are for looper just to fuck people over?! You've got to be fucking kidding me! Since when have they ever overcharged for records just to laugh at people buying the records. Sure the material may not be all that expensive, but didnt they say they had people go in and HAND MAKE every single one?! That shit must not be cheap to produce. Sure a simple 2xlp version would've been nice at like $25-30 but they decided to say fuck that and and make a badass version they were fucking proud of. And I'm sure they priced it accordingly. Trust me, I sure as hell don't drink the Mondo juice, but by god, quit your fucking bitching about the god damn price. I know they're not doing it to fuck anyone over. Tell me the difference of this and a quality hand silkscreened jacket w/ LP that I just got for $13ppd from the label when the screen job was from a 3rd party. Are you fucking kidding me? HAND MADE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DakotyTSI Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 To each there own right? If you want it, then buy it. If you don't, then simply don't. If you care so much to repeatedly bash on the price and get upset within yourself you must reeeeaaaalllyy want it, in which case you should probably just buy it haha I personally hope to be able to pick one of these up on Thursday if there are any left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzersonKillwell Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 This isn't art. And if it is art, would you be willing to pay $60 for every new record you buy from ANY label? Let's face it, all music is "art" along with the packaging as well. You've got a hell of an argument there. dementian27 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest deleted Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Dude, did you seriously come into the thread and not read the last 3 pages? This question has been posed and answered multiple times. What was the answer then smart guy? Why $60? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhulud Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 ITT: Mondo Apologists and Grammatical Horrors. THE HOBBY!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest deleted Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 ^^^ Now THERE'S AN ANSWER! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfranciosa Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Most importantly, who cares. If you want it / are willing to pay for it - go for it. Think it's too much? don't. They made it and can charge whatever they want for it. This is ~art~ and it's worth what people are willing to pay - which I bet in a few months will be a whole lot more than $60. can't wait for the vinyl bubble to burst. simonsj 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subplotofcrows Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 What was the answer then smart guy? Why $60? Let's say a regular Mondo LP will go for about $30. So we are trying to account for an extra $30+ on the price. First, you have to factor in the price of the burlap. Then, you have to factor in how the burlap sacks were special-ordered with the holes in them. Next, you have to factor in the screen print at the factory. Then, each bag was hand-finished by people at Mondo. We don't know how many copies there are, but from the video it's more than just a hundred or so. These are real people being paid for their time. I'd hope that Mondo pays these people at least a decent wage. Factor in all of that, plus all of the planning and extra time this record had alongside side of it and the price can get up there quite quickly. I wish Looper wasn't $60, but it's a special hand-made and cool project. I still think it's too expensive for me, so I won't be getting it. There's no point in complaining about it. stl_ben and ChardeeMacDennis 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChardeeMacDennis Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 I'm sorry if I make grammatical mistakes but English is not my foreign language.Yeah, I think bullying a guy from Belgium about his grammatical errors will really get this thread on fire...good job guys.Piet, you rule man!! stl_ben and jaxvinyl 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stl_ben Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Can't wait for people to stop saying "Can't Wait for the vinyl bubble to burst". Because if there is one thing I hate is releases I like being available on vinyl....yeah I wish that would just go away. dementian27, ChardeeMacDennis and PRINCE 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfranciosa Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Can't wait for people to stop saying "Can't Wait for the vinyl bubble to burst". Because if there is one thing I hate is releases I like being available on vinyl....yeah I wish that would just go away. right cause people were just clamoring loudly for a $70 version of the Looper soundtrack wrapped in burlap. gimme a break. simonsj 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
museummouth Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 The vinyl bubble bursting would mean lower prices and no shit releases so yeah I'm in simonsj and tonyfranciosa 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stl_ben Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 You don't have to buy everything ever that is released on vinyl. Thanks to vinyl's resurgence more things are being made...some you may be excited for some you may not. If you are not there is no reason to hope the whole industry dies just so the one thing you don't like goes away..... .....be happy there is this "Vinyl bubble" and many great things are getting released! Of course if you just don't like vinyl releases....maybe this just isn't the site for you. ChardeeMacDennis, PRINCE and dementian27 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number11 Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 The vinyl bubble bursting would mean lower prices and no shit releases so yeah I'm in Or it could mean labels like Mondo stepping out of the vinyl business altogether. travis and stl_ben 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChardeeMacDennis Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 The vinyl bubble is absolutely wonderful...it's what will keep this art rolling on. Some companies are definitely abusing the bubble with their greedy prices (but if they don't charge more, an eBay user will capitalize) If you don't like a price, simply don't support the company by making a purchase. If you don't like the price and still want the record, bite the bullet and keep complaining on Internet forums to soothe your soul. noalarmplanet and jaxvinyl 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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