ntslash Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 I emailed them and told them that media mail is 2.98 and tracking is included with media mail now- waiting for response I don't think media mail comes with tracking. I think that is just priority. When I shipped a record two weeks ago with media mail, I still had to pay for tracking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChardeeMacDennis Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 That's what they want you to think... when you pay for media mail (2.98) it gives you a pid number - this chicka at the post office told me about it last time I tried to add tracking. Now I never add tracking - and still track everything (receipt has pid number instead of tracking number - same thing) It's a loophole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
openupyourskull Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 May pick this up if I see it in store. I already have a copy, but a colored variant is tempting because it's such a great album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntslash Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 That's what they want you to think... when you pay for media mail (2.98) it gives you a pid number - this chicka at the post office told me about it last time I tried to add tracking. Now I never add tracking - and still track everything (receipt has pid number instead of tracking number - same thing) It's a loophole Thanks for the tip. I will try it tomorrow when I ship out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntslash Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Talked to the postal clerk, and she said that I would not be able to track a package with media mail if I didn't pay the 90 cents. The PID number is only accessible by the post office. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChardeeMacDennis Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Ha you got fooled man. I use it all the time. You wasted 90 cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChardeeMacDennis Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Go ahead and type that in on the ol website and tell me if it's only trackable by postal workers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Just ordered one, $11.99 shipping to the UK, expensive but better than some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Just ordered one, $11.99 shipping to the UK, expensive but better than some. actually, that's cheaper than the actual postage cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Talked to the postal clerk, and she said that I would not be able to track a package with media mail if I didn't pay the 90 cents. The PID number is only accessible by the post office. Ha you got fooled man. I use it all the time. You wasted 90 cents why don't you guys just print your postage? it's included in the cost of printed postage and it's cheaper anyway. nyhi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xsjado Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 When I go to checkout, the https icon in yellow "not everything on this page is secured". Does it do the same for you all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 actually, that's cheaper than the actual postage cost. They are one of the few to use DHL who seem to be much cheaper to the UK than USPS, I'm guessing their packaging takes it over 1lb because if it were under 1lb they would only charge me $6.99 which is superb and why I said it was expensive. There is an ebay seller that because they use DHL and the Dollar Pound rate can sell LP's to the UK with free postage cheaper than I can buy them here. I wish more US sellers used DHL it would help out my wallet no end, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Exquisite Death of NK Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Apparently Newbery doesn't accept PayPal on their website. So I am going to hold off on this one for now... I just bought the clear Bon Iver from their eBay account at the BIN price of $19.99 + 3.95 media mail shipping. I thought that was a minor score being as that was the same price as in their web store, cheaper shipping, and I get some eBay bucks (plus being able to use PayPal). We'll see if any of these make their way over to eBay too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fijirider Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Love this record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 so, is this the first colored sufjan vinyl? i'm not aware of any others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepunkguy Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 so, is this the first colored sufjan vinyl? i'm not aware of any others. that is correct. however there's a version of Seven Swans that comes w/ an extra 45. and this one has an early version with balloon stickers covering an unlicensed drawing of Superman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChardeeMacDennis Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 I don't think media mail comes with tracking. I think that is just priority. When I shipped a record two weeks ago with media mail, I still had to pay for tracking. remember when you were wrong? and then remember when you down voted me when you were wrong? poor guy somethingvinyl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmax64 Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Great album. Ended up caving and picking up - never ordered from Newbury so hopefully all goes well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvham Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 About to order this with the Newbury exclusive of "For Emma"... $8.99 domestic shipping sounds a bit high, yes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntslash Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 remember when you were wrong? and then remember when you down voted me when you were wrong? poor guy First of all, I didn't down vote you. Second of all, I wasn't technically wrong. Look at the post office website and read the information about media mail. Ask the postal clerks. They will tell you that tracking isn't included. You got lucky with some sort of glitch. I have read at least a dozen stories since then saying that the PID number is not available online. Edit: And I did downvote you this time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 First of all, I didn't down vote you. Not that I care, but actually it was you the first time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntslash Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Not that I care, but actually it was you the first time. Care to offer some proof? I am pretty confident that I have never used a downvote before today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksuwdboots Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Not that I care, but actually it was you the first time. Care to offer some proof? I am pretty confident that I have never used a downvote before today. Take it to PMs please. Don't need this thread cluttered with your arguing. ntslash and gmoney 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntslash Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Take it to PMs please. Don't need this thread cluttered with your arguing. Good point. I'll just leave it at this: I really don't thnk I downvoted him before. He was just trying to save everyone 90 cents! Okay, now back on topic. I guess I'll pick this up. It will look really nice for Christmas. Burkazoid 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxvinyl Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Not to throw fuel on the fire, but I can confirm that Chardee's PID tracking tip is indeed accurate. My local PO has told me the same thing in the past, and I've used it on multiple occasions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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