MikeH
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The Story of Pepe Silvia International RecordsCharlie is definitely in charge of logistics.
The Story of Pepe Silvia International RecordsCharlie is definitely in charge of logistics.
It's a mistake. Shit happens. I get it, it's a pricey box. But the spelling mistake aside, this is a magnificent box. To me, the best packaging/presentation from VMP yet.I just can’t figure out how they got it right on the mock-ups but wrong on all the actual artwork
I think, at least from my perspective, the deal is that each one of these mistakes cost money. Each one of these boxes will be reprinted, and shipped out all across the globe. The more mistakes are made, the more VMP pays to resolve the issues, the more chance this added cost will be passed down to members somewhere down the line.And VMP are fixing the printer's error. No big deal here.
Sounds like either you have been incredibly lucky or everyone that has ever had a problem is a whiny idiot.don't understand the regular complaints. I never get a flaw from the shipping VMP does, I have only once got a defective pressing (Mars Volta, which VMP repressed), all my PIR records were correct in the correct sleeves - aside from the typo, a perfect set that actually exceeds my expectations.
It's just kind of a big mistake for something like that and isn't the first time it has happened. It's a lack of attention to detail for a premium product.It's a mistake. Shit happens. I get it, it's a pricey box. But the spelling mistake aside, this is a magnificent box. To me, the best packaging/presentation from VMP yet.
I don't understand the regular complaints. I never get a flaw from the shipping VMP does, I have only once got a defective pressing (Mars Volta, which VMP repressed), all my PIR records were correct in the correct sleeves - aside from the typo, a perfect set that actually exceeds my expectations.
I won't get all OCD about the typo. It's kind of a conversation piece or trivia question thing.
And VMP are fixing the printer's error. No big deal here.
Yup, emails should have gone out already.Did they say they are going to reprint the boxes now?
good on them for fixing it. hopefully the impulse box will be solid! i'm still looking forward to that one (cautiously).Yup, emails should have gone out already.
Also, it’s systemic of larger issues with QC issues that show up regularly for MANY of their customers. It’s much easier to cut VMP slack if similar shit didn’t keep happening all the while their prices keep raising higher and wait times keep getting longer.I think, at least from my perspective, the deal is that each one of these mistakes cost money. Each one of these boxes will be reprinted, and shipped out all across the globe. The more mistakes are made, the more VMP pays to resolve the issues, the more chance this added cost will be passed down to members somewhere down the line.
It's a simple error, but one that just needed one or two more eyes on it to catch, taking almost no time at all...but it's resolving the issue that's going to cost them exponentially more to do.
I can tell you right now I won't stand for another price hike. I'm already on and off membership depending on the month because of the costs, it won't even be a thought if they raise again.Also, it’s systemic of larger issues with QC issues that show up regularly for MANY of their customers. It’s much easier to cut VMP slack if similar shit didn’t keep happening all the while their prices keep raising higher and wait times keep getting longer.
Tonight we dine in the blood of the enemy: Never Forget @mcherryI think, at least from my perspective, the deal is that each one of these mistakes cost money. Each one of these boxes will be reprinted, and shipped out all across the globe. The more mistakes are made, the more VMP pays to resolve the issues, the more chance this added cost will be passed down to members somewhere down the line.
It's a simple error, but one that just needed one or two more eyes on it to catch, taking almost no time at all...but it's resolving the issue that's going to cost them exponentially more to do.
Get used to price hikes on everything. They are already here and are going to get worse.I can tell you right now I won't stand for another price hike. I'm already on and off membership depending on the month because of the costs, it won't even be a thought if they raise again.
It's not VMP. It is the industry overall. Chad hiked prices heavily, everyone else has. In fact, in some cases Chad is simply gouging. And Chad has pressing issues as well, for $100 records. VMP rely on the pressing plants and printing companies.Also, it’s systemic of larger issues with QC issues that show up regularly for MANY of their customers. It’s much easier to cut VMP slack if similar shit didn’t keep happening all the while their prices keep raising higher and wait times keep getting longer.
VMP went from $27 a month to $40 though. That's a larger increase than Chad or other places. And arguably the quality actually went DOWN by going from QRP to GZ. If they go up again, it's really an awful price for what you get for the most part.It's not VMP. It is the industry overall. Chad hiked prices heavily, everyone else has. In fact, in some cases Chad is simply gouging. And Chad has pressing issues as well, for $100 records. VMP rely on the pressing plants and printing companies.
Yes, they should have caught the typo before it went out. Likely, they neve saw it. The boxes went straight from the printer to have the records inserted and boxed to ship. That's the way supply chains work. They only knew when customers receiving the boxes told them.
Also, I would rather have the typo box now that wait a few months for the little typo to be fixed.
If it a printer mistake, the printer pays for the replacements, BTW.
Exactly, even worse prices Internationally.VMP went from $27 a month to $40 though. That's a larger increase than Chad or other places. And arguably the quality actually went DOWN by going from QRP to GZ. If they go up again, it's really an awful price for what you get for the most part.
Hemorrhaging money due to constant replacements for mistakes and fuckups?Out of curiosity, does anyone actually remember the exact justification for the price hike to begin with?
I meant, what's the official party line, because I'm betting what ever they wrote as a justification isn't happening.Hemorrhaging money due to constant replacements for mistakes and fuckups?