'Egypt Station - Traveller’s Edition' New Box Set
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Iowa Hawkeye Beatlefan wrote:
I should wait until it arrives before complaining, but everything I am reading and seeing on another forum is a huge letdown. It looks like, as I suspected, that there isn't even a CD version of the Egypt Station II album. I have the tracks now in HD form, but it blows me away that I would still have to buy the Explorers Edition to be able to listen to these in a CD player. All the little trinkets they included, and they couldn't bother to add another CD. I was hopeful about the potential surprises to somehow justify the price tag, but the USB with very little to add is disappointing.
I'm sure it will be a cool collection. It's just when you itemize an approximate value for the individual pieces included, it doesn't seem to even remotely add up to price. But yet, ultimately it sold out, so I guess that takes away my argument that it was overpriced.
I will still enjoy it I'm sure, but this one will make me think twice in the future. That being said, on to (hopefully) an Abbey Road box and a Wings 78-79 box this year. Oh, and now Egypt Station Explorers Edition so I can get my CD copy of the extra tracks.
It's not sold out. It's still available at MusicVaultz.
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Kestrel wrote:
Iowa Hawkeye Beatlefan wrote:
I'm sure it will be a cool collection. It's just when you itemize an approximate value for the individual pieces included, it doesn't seem to even remotely add up to price. But yet, ultimately it sold out, so I guess that takes away my argument that it was overpriced.
Not necessarily. Its probably more the case that a lot of folks have ordered a product without fully knowing what that product consisted of. Your argument is actually quite sound.
How could they not know what they were ordering? Everything was meticulously listed on Paul’s website and Music Vaultz’ website. It was clear that the new songs were on vinyl, not CD. There was plenty of time to cancel the pre-order if not happy. I cancelled on Paul’s website and was immediately refunded the $395+ they charged ($35 was for shipping, GA state and local taxes) Pre-ordered from Music Vaultz and they will charge no extra fees, just $355 U.S. when it ships.
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Nancy R wrote:
Kestrel wrote:
Iowa Hawkeye Beatlefan wrote:
I'm sure it will be a cool collection. It's just when you itemize an approximate value for the individual pieces included, it doesn't seem to even remotely add up to price. But yet, ultimately it sold out, so I guess that takes away my argument that it was overpriced.
Not necessarily. Its probably more the case that a lot of folks have ordered a product without fully knowing what that product consisted of. Your argument is actually quite sound.
How could they not know what they were ordering? Everything was meticulously listed on Paul’s website and Music Vaultz’ website. It was clear that the new songs were on vinyl, not CD. There was plenty of time to cancel the pre-order if not happy.
Regarding an earlier comment from Frank (re: The “ big surprise” being a usb drive with videos of the 4 songs performed live and wav files of the “ old “ bonus tracks since they are not on the cd.), was that made clear on Paul's website? Or the Music Vultz' website?
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Kestrel wrote:
Nancy R wrote:
Kestrel wrote:
Iowa Hawkeye Beatlefan wrote:
I'm sure it will be a cool collection. It's just when you itemize an approximate value for the individual pieces included, it doesn't seem to even remotely add up to price. But yet, ultimately it sold out, so I guess that takes away my argument that it was overpriced.
Not necessarily. Its probably more the case that a lot of folks have ordered a product without fully knowing what that product consisted of. Your argument is actually quite sound.
How could they not know what they were ordering? Everything was meticulously listed on Paul’s website and Music Vaultz’ website. It was clear that the new songs were on vinyl, not CD. There was plenty of time to cancel the pre-order if not happy.
Regarding an earlier comment from Frank (re: The “ big surprise” being a usb drive with videos of the 4 songs performed live and wav files of the “ old “ bonus tracks since they are not on the cd.), was that made clear on Paul's website? Or the Music Vultz' website?
No, the "surprise" USB drive was not advertised anywhere. That is the item that no one knew about. People were hoping for more.
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Everyone is talking about a USB Drive. Is it hidden in the box? Cannot find a USB in my suitcase anywhere. Would appreciate help in locating this.
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Not my pic but I believe it is hidden under here.
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Kestrel wrote:
Nancy R wrote:
Kestrel wrote:
Iowa Hawkeye Beatlefan wrote:
I'm sure it will be a cool collection. It's just when you itemize an approximate value for the individual pieces included, it doesn't seem to even remotely add up to price. But yet, ultimately it sold out, so I guess that takes away my argument that it was overpriced.
Not necessarily. Its probably more the case that a lot of folks have ordered a product without fully knowing what that product consisted of. Your argument is actually quite sound.
How could they not know what they were ordering? Everything was meticulously listed on Paul’s website and Music Vaultz’ website. It was clear that the new songs were on vinyl, not CD. There was plenty of time to cancel the pre-order if not happy.
Regarding an earlier comment from Frank (re: The “ big surprise” being a usb drive with videos of the 4 songs performed live and wav files of the “ old “ bonus tracks since they are not on the cd.), was that made clear on Paul's website? Or the Music Vultz' website?
It said that there would be surprises (not “big” surprises) with regards to music/video. You can look it up on either website under the description of the product.
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It’s perfectly alright to release an overpriced collectors edition - no ones forced to buy it ( I cancelled mine )
However there are certain aspects - let me call them issues of “common decency”
Even if Get enough, get started, nothing for free would have been included in the travelllers ES Vinyl 2....
Even if the CD included all bonus tracks on a 2nd cd ....
even if the number was written - or better still engraved - on the suitcase and not just printed on paper tags....
the Traveller would still be overpriced. But that would have been OK.
It is the calculating that those 3000 hardcore fans who paid 360€ for the Traveller will have to go on buying the Explorer in order to get all bonus tracks on vinyl or cd to make their collection complete that I personally find despicable. Actually not true - it’s just very sad and unworthy of Paul.
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Frank wrote:
It’s perfectly alright to release an overpriced collectors edition - no ones forced to buy it ( I cancelled mine )
However there are certain aspects - let me call them issues of “common decency”
Even if Get enough, get started, nothing for free would have been included in the travelllers ES Vinyl 2....
Even if the CD included all bonus tracks on a 2nd cd ....
even if the number was written - or better still engraved - on the suitcase and not just printed on paper tags....
the Traveller would still be overpriced. But that would have been OK.
It is the calculating that those 3000 hardcore fans who paid 360€ for the Traveller will have to go on buying the Explorer in order to get all bonus tracks on vinyl or cd to make their collection complete that I personally find despicable. Actually not true - it’s just very sad and unworthy of Paul.
It was $360 U.S. not €
(So price “only” €320.59)
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Nancy R wrote:
Kestrel wrote:
Nancy R wrote:
Kestrel wrote:
Iowa Hawkeye Beatlefan wrote:
I'm sure it will be a cool collection. It's just when you itemize an approximate value for the individual pieces included, it doesn't seem to even remotely add up to price. But yet, ultimately it sold out, so I guess that takes away my argument that it was overpriced.
Not necessarily. Its probably more the case that a lot of folks have ordered a product without fully knowing what that product consisted of. Your argument is actually quite sound.
How could they not know what they were ordering? Everything was meticulously listed on Paul’s website and Music Vaultz’ website. It was clear that the new songs were on vinyl, not CD. There was plenty of time to cancel the pre-order if not happy.
Regarding an earlier comment from Frank (re: The “ big surprise” being a usb drive with videos of the 4 songs performed live and wav files of the “ old “ bonus tracks since they are not on the cd.), was that made clear on Paul's website? Or the Music Vultz' website?
It said that there would be surprises (not “big” surprises) with regards to music/video. You can look it up on either website under the description of the product.
“Additional rare performances and videos hidden inside!”
”Plus hidden “Track Logo” rarity...”
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Unboxing video!
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No email yet from Music Vaultz saying it’s been shipped, but they haven’t charged me yet either.
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My suitcase just arrived, and it is damaged. One of the buckles is broken off the suitcase.
I was already having much buyer's remorse as it was for spending so much on so little new product (ordered before any annoucement of the Explorer's Edition). Now I spent $400 for a damaged collector's item.
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I have received confirmation that my order has been cancelled. The store had not charged the €360 (plus shipping) from my credit card due to not having it in stock yet, so they accepted my request to cancel it.
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Just received an email from Music Vaultz that it has been “dispatched.”
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Iowa Hawkeye Beatlefan wrote:
My suitcase just arrived, and it is damaged. One of the buckles is broken off the suitcase.
I was already having much buyer's remorse as it was for spending so much on so little new product (ordered before any annoucement of the Explorer's Edition). Now I spent $400 for a damaged collector's item.
Write to customer service and see what they say!
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Nancy R wrote:
Iowa Hawkeye Beatlefan wrote:
My suitcase just arrived, and it is damaged. One of the buckles is broken off the suitcase.
I was already having much buyer's remorse as it was for spending so much on so little new product (ordered before any annoucement of the Explorer's Edition). Now I spent $400 for a damaged collector's item.
Write to customer service and see what they say!
I did soon after I posted, and it looks like they are going to make it right, either through a refund or a replacement. So I feel better there, both in the end result and the promptness in which they replied.
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Iowa Hawkeye Beatlefan wrote:
Nancy R wrote:
Iowa Hawkeye Beatlefan wrote:
My suitcase just arrived, and it is damaged. One of the buckles is broken off the suitcase.
I was already having much buyer's remorse as it was for spending so much on so little new product (ordered before any annoucement of the Explorer's Edition). Now I spent $400 for a damaged collector's item.
Write to customer service and see what they say!
I did soon after I posted, and it looks like they are going to make it right, either through a refund or a replacement. So I feel better there, both in the end result and the promptness in which they replied.
Good news!
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Mine arrived today! Got a lower # from Music Vaultz (1498) than if I’d gotten it from Paul’s site (2135) Even though the box it was shipped in had some damage, the suitcase, etc. is fine. However, I can’t find the flash drive! I know it is under something, but all I found was a rubber thing of the ES logo (train tracks leading into tunnel) Which item exactly is it underneath?
ETA: Never mind. I just figured out the rubber thing pulls apart and there it is!
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As neat as it all looks, I think I am going to have to pass on this one. Just too expensive, I bet.