Dean Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 I bought a record off of Discogs 25 days ago. I messaged them after two weeks as they hadn't even acknowledged the payment, it took them 6 days to respond and I haven't heard back from them since I replied. They've got really good feedback after 5000+ transactions, they are a physical store but I wouldn't say that's a good excuse to explain the lack of communication. Hoping to keep them sweet and eventually get the record as it was a steal, it sells for at least double the price elsewhere. I've never ever left negative feedback, if I'm not happy with something, I'll message directly or find an alternative myself as I don't like having a negative influence on someone's source of income, especially if it's their main source, but I'm tempted to ditch the above and make their lack of communication known - only if I get the record though, as I'll leave it in my comment by selecting a positive experience for feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTCB Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 2 hours ago, Dean said: I bought a record off of Discogs 25 days ago. I messaged them after two weeks as they hadn't even acknowledged the payment, it took them 6 days to respond and I haven't heard back from them since I replied. They've got really good feedback after 5000+ transactions, they are a physical store but I wouldn't say that's a good excuse to explain the lack of communication. Hoping to keep them sweet and eventually get the record as it was a steal, it sells for at least double the price elsewhere. I've never ever left negative feedback, if I'm not happy with something, I'll message directly or find an alternative myself as I don't like having a negative influence on someone's source of income, especially if it's their main source, but I'm tempted to ditch the above and make their lack of communication known - only if I get the record though, as I'll leave it in my comment by selecting a positive experience for feedback. I don't care how busy they are, that's an insanely bad turnaround time for messaging / handling the transaction. I'd say you're in the right to leave negative feedback if this whole thing takes much longer. Even if the record is delivered soon and it's exactly as described, I would still leave neutral feedback. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 1 hour ago, RussTCB said: I don't care how busy they are, that's an insanely bad turnaround time for messaging / handling the transaction. I'd say you're in the right to leave negative feedback if this whole thing takes much longer. Even if the record is delivered soon and it's exactly as described, I would still leave neutral feedback. My fear with that is if they do likewise with me, or potentially leave negative feedback if I was completely honest and left neutral feedback and warned people what to expect. I'm still sat at 100% for my Buyer Rating and it'd be unfortunate for this store to ruin that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTCB Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 12 minutes ago, Dean said: My fear with that is if they do likewise with me, or potentially leave negative feedback if I was completely honest and left neutral feedback and warned people what to expect. I'm still sat at 100% for my Buyer Rating and it'd be unfortunate for this store to ruin that! I hear ya on that. Ugh, it's a sticky situation. I sure hope the record arrives some time soon AND in the condition listed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ToonGuns Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 On 8/28/2021 at 11:11 AM, Dean said: I bought a record off of Discogs 25 days ago. I messaged them after two weeks as they hadn't even acknowledged the payment, it took them 6 days to respond and I haven't heard back from them since I replied. They've got really good feedback after 5000+ transactions, they are a physical store but I wouldn't say that's a good excuse to explain the lack of communication. Hoping to keep them sweet and eventually get the record as it was a steal, it sells for at least double the price elsewhere. I've never ever left negative feedback, if I'm not happy with something, I'll message directly or find an alternative myself as I don't like having a negative influence on someone's source of income, especially if it's their main source, but I'm tempted to ditch the above and make their lack of communication known - only if I get the record though, as I'll leave it in my comment by selecting a positive experience for feedback. I bet they don't have it in stock. That happened to me last year, took weeks for them to get back to me and turned out they were advertising vinyls they didnt have and had to find the stock to then sell on to me. Discogs really needs a system to stop revenge negative feedback like that. If someone has had a poor experience they should be able to fairly provide feedback without fear of retribution. On an unrelated note... That Black Label Society boxset arrived - it is fantastic, but... why on earth do they persist in selling stuff for hundreds of dollars to only use crappy paper inserts!!!!! So annoying. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTCB Posted August 29, 2021 Author Share Posted August 29, 2021 3 hours ago, ToonGuns said: I bet they don't have it in stock. That happened to me last year, took weeks for them to get back to me and turned out they were advertising vinyls they didnt have and had to find the stock to then sell on to me. Discogs really needs a system to stop revenge negative feedback like that. If someone has had a poor experience they should be able to fairly provide feedback without fear of retribution. On an unrelated note... That Black Label Society boxset arrived - it is fantastic, but... why on earth do they persist in selling stuff for hundreds of dollars to only use crappy paper inserts!!!!! So annoying. Paper inner sleeves are the goddamn devil. I'm stunned by so many high priced boxed sets that comes with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 I'm really speechless. After 28 days, 17 days that there was absolutely no acknowledgement of the order at all, countless ignored messages, I received this....ONE MINUTE after I had assumed they didn't have it in stock. I had typed out a message saying I would have appreciated the heads up as soon as they were aware that it wasn't in stock instead of no acknowledgement of the order for 17 days and it appearing that I wasn't the only one who received this treatment etc. They have a couple other records that I wouldn't mind having, so currently debating sending it off. Complete piss take though. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stiff Competition Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 recently bought re-issues of Garbage's first album, Alanis Morrisette's Jagged Little Pill and Nick Cave's cover album.. been selling more than I've been buying lately. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTCB Posted September 1, 2021 Author Share Posted September 1, 2021 11 hours ago, Dean said: I'm really speechless. After 28 days, 17 days that there was absolutely no acknowledgement of the order at all, countless ignored messages, I received this....ONE MINUTE after I had assumed they didn't have it in stock. I had typed out a message saying I would have appreciated the heads up as soon as they were aware that it wasn't in stock instead of no acknowledgement of the order for 17 days and it appearing that I wasn't the only one who received this treatment etc. They have a couple other records that I wouldn't mind having, so currently debating sending it off. Complete piss take though. That's such bullshit, I'm sorry that happened man. 4 hours ago, Stiff Competition said: recently bought re-issues of Garbage's first album, Alanis Morrisette's Jagged Little Pill and Nick Cave's cover album.. been selling more than I've been buying lately. Jagged Little Pill sounds fantastic. Good grab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coma16 Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 (edited) Just finished listened to Guns N' Roses Chinese Democracy (US version). Can't believe how unlistenable SOD, Catcher and IRS. Doubt it will likely ever get properly repressed. Maybe I'll search for a Euro pressing.... Edited September 2, 2021 by Coma16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 10 hours ago, RussTCB said: That's such bullshit, I'm sorry that happened man. It's all good! They're sending me that Johnny Thunders tribute record that Tommy Stinson played on, they played the entire L.A.M.F record live at the Bowery Factory, along with Sammy Hagar's Space Between. I've never listened to either of them, so it's something different. I've been on a bit of a Van Halen binge of late and seemed fitting to get a Hagar record, regardless if it's poor or not! I'll soon find out! I'll never buy records from this mob again though. Lesson learned! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 4 hours ago, Coma16 said: Just finished listened to Guns N' Roses Chinese Democracy (US version). Can't believe how unlistenable SOD, Catcher and IRS. Doubt it will likely ever get properly repressed. Maybe I'll search for a Euro pressing.... I've always been curious to play the US version to see how bad it actually is. I have a sealed copy of it but never seen the point in opening it when I have the EU version to play. The EU pressing seems to be quite pricey these days so I hope you manage to come across a bargain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTCB Posted September 2, 2021 Author Share Posted September 2, 2021 6 hours ago, Coma16 said: Just finished listened to Guns N' Roses Chinese Democracy (US version). Can't believe how unlistenable SOD, Catcher and IRS. Doubt it will likely ever get properly repressed. Maybe I'll search for a Euro pressing.... The last song and a half on each side is like that. It's the worst case of inner groove distortion I've ever heard of. I finally got a European pressing about 2 years ago and the difference is night and day. The European pressings are getting pricey now but it was worth it to me because Chinese is my favorite GN'R album. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTCB Posted September 2, 2021 Author Share Posted September 2, 2021 New video out, featuring a rare Elvis set 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stiff Competition Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 I’ve been super caught up in the CM Punk hype in the last couple weeks so I ordered Living Colour’s “Vivid” off eBay. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonGuns Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 After a few weeks off recently I've splashed out again this past week: - 4 x Herbie Hancock Blue note jazz albums (love herbie...) - Transatlantic - Whirlwind - DJ Shadow - Endtroducing - The new mix 45rpm Pink Floyd release on pre-order 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Postie was here early doors and I received the following: David Lee Roth's Skyscraper. Glen Campbell with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: Live at the Royal Festival Hall and finally, Hot Chocolate's Every 1's A Winner. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Jeez guys, if you like Glen Campbell, then Live at the Royal Festival Hall is essential listening. The UK pressing is dirt cheap, though I do wonder if it's to do with Side 4 being on the back of Side 1?! Bizarre. Glen is tremendous form. Highly recommend! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTCB Posted September 4, 2021 Author Share Posted September 4, 2021 New video premiering in a few minutes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 The reissue I have of Van Halen's 1984 sounds fantastic. They've done a great job of it. Today would be Freddie Mercury's 75th birthday, so be sure to blast some Queen! I've got Made In Heaven lined up for later, though may even give Mr. Bad Guy a spin too! The very best. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 A few more purchases. Cigarettes After Sex - Cry LUH - Spiritual Songs for Lovers to Sing (breakaway project of the lead singer of WU LYF that I've raved on about in the past) Dean Martin - 3 LP Platinum Collection (Pressed on white vinyl, this label has issued many compilations for artists, from Elvis to Sinatra, all on white vinyl. You can check them out on Amazon, they're dirt cheap. Unsure of the quality as I haven't played them yet but will report back.) Coldplay's A Rush of Blood to the Head, X & Y and Viva La Vida. Probably not everyone's cup of tea but I really enjoyed all of their records up to Mylo Xyloto, haven't checked out anything from their last records other than hearing the singles on radio. I got through all of Dizzy's solo album last night and quite honestly it's not as bad as I thought it would have been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTCB Posted September 8, 2021 Author Share Posted September 8, 2021 3 hours ago, Dean said: A few more purchases. Cigarettes After Sex - Cry LUH - Spiritual Songs for Lovers to Sing (breakaway project of the lead singer of WU LYF that I've raved on about in the past) Dean Martin - 3 LP Platinum Collection (Pressed on white vinyl, this label has issued many compilations for artists, from Elvis to Sinatra, all on white vinyl. You can check them out on Amazon, they're dirt cheap. Unsure of the quality as I haven't played them yet but will report back.) Coldplay's A Rush of Blood to the Head, X & Y and Viva La Vida. Probably not everyone's cup of tea but I really enjoyed all of their records up to Mylo Xyloto, haven't checked out anything from their last records other than hearing the singles on radio. I got through all of Dizzy's solo album last night and quite honestly it's not as bad as I thought it would have been. I need some Dean Martin so I may need to look into that. I have a good amount of Sinatra but no Dean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 5 minutes ago, RussTCB said: I need some Dean Martin so I may need to look into that. I have a good amount of Sinatra but no Dean. Check out some of the others that they do: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+platinum+collection&i=popular&ref=nb_sb_noss_2 That said, the Dino records seem to be fetching $51 (I believe they're all pressed in the UK), but there's a chap selling it across the pond still sealed for about £5 more than I bought it for - still brand new! https://www.discogs.com/sell/release/8718305?ships_from=United+States 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTCB Posted September 9, 2021 Author Share Posted September 9, 2021 New video is out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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