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Post by grant on Aug 8, 2007 14:43:53 GMT
Hello everyone! I received an Email from HMV a few minutes ago to say that my copy of WSS has been shipped! So what happened to the 13th August release date? which according to my calendar is next Monday. Not that I'm complaining!   Best wishes Grant |
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Post by susieq on Aug 8, 2007 17:22:59 GMT
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Post by Martin on Aug 8, 2007 20:06:08 GMT
Hello everyone! I received an Email from HMV a few minutes ago to say that my copy of WSS has been shipped! So what happened to the 13th August release date? which according to my calendar is next Monday. Not that I'm complaining! Best wishes Grant Mine too Grant but hopefully by road!  Martin |
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Post by roger on Aug 8, 2007 21:37:48 GMT
Hi Grant, I received a similar email from HMV this afternoon. If it has been sent by first class mail, it might even arrive tomorrow!  Susie, open your windows and I'll turn the volume up!  Roger |
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Post by mariannek on Aug 9, 2007 2:16:04 GMT
Hi Susie, Are you drumming in tune with *Tonight * ? I can't wait either...it will be awesome to be able to listen to it again and again ! Love, Marianne  |
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Post by Stephany on Aug 9, 2007 6:24:46 GMT
Hi everyone, I also wonder what happened to the August 13 release date. In fact, I'm still wondering why it has been pushed back from July 30 in the first place! Did you order it yet Marianne? Oh, and by the way, congratulations for your 700th post Stephany  |
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Post by roger on Aug 9, 2007 9:10:28 GMT
Well, it didn't arrive in this morning's post. It isn't likely to be delivered tomorrow either as we have a 24-hour postal strike starting at 7pm this evening.  Roll on Saturday! Roger |
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Post by Dave on Aug 9, 2007 10:52:16 GMT
Hi Roger, If you get it before Monday I will be surprised. As I understand it, mail order firms are allowed to "ship" CDs before release date only if they will not be delivered before the actual release date. This is because the sales would not otherwise qualify for the correct week's charts and the charts position would be lowered. HMV, Amazon etc. probably have a deal covering this with the Royal Mail. But I hope you get it anyway, let us know! One thing I am concerned about is the deferred release date. All the promo activity by Hayley and Vittorio, including the concert, was timed for the original July 30 release date and that was reflected in its climb up the Amazon chart and prerelease chart. It has inevitably now fallen well back from around no. 80 to no. 248 today (no. 12 prerelease) and the 'buzz' has died down. At this stage, Treasure was I think in the top 20 (top 3 prerelease). Universal have some serious promotion to do in the next few days and next week, if WSS is to make a significant impact. I think if it only does as well as Treasure, it will be considered a flop. Get yer fingers out, UCJ!!! Cheers, Dave |
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Post by drew on Aug 9, 2007 10:58:55 GMT
HMV, I am sure (and Tescos), ships from Jersey to reduce the selling cost by avoiding VAT and therefore takes the extra couple of days in shipping.
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Post by roger on Aug 9, 2007 11:59:42 GMT
If you get it before Monday I will be surprised. As I understand it, mail order firms are allowed to "ship" CDs before release date only if they will not be delivered before the actual release date. Absolutely, Dave. That is why Grant and I were surprised to receive the email yesterday to say it had been shipped. If Drew is right in saying it will be despached from Jersey, that explains it. I haven't ordered online from HMV for a very long time so I can't remember how long it took. I have never ordered online from Tescos... except for groceries, and they certainly don't come from Jersey! Roger |
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Post by graemek on Aug 9, 2007 12:12:13 GMT
Hi everyone, I also wonder what happened to the August 13 release date. In fact, I'm still wondering why it has been pushed back from July 30 in the first place! Did you order it yet Marianne? Oh, and by the way, congratulations for your 700th post Stephany Hi Stephany & All, Here's a copy off our email which came in this morning: Just a quick e-mail to let you know we've despatched the following items in your order no 13080303, on: 2007-08-081 CD RLPO: GRIGOLO: WESTENRA: MARSH BERNSTEIN: WEST SIDE STORY: 50 GBP 8.99
SubTotal: GBP 8.99
Shipping & Handling: GBP 4.20
Total: GBP 13.19
All amounts are in UK pounds.
I ordered it ages ago...can't remember when. I love everything I've heard from WSS so far.    graeme |
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Post by Richard on Aug 9, 2007 13:04:57 GMT
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Post by dutchjoyce on Aug 9, 2007 13:11:38 GMT
My promocopy (from EBAY)of West Side Story arrived today.
It looked like it was lost in the post. Normally post from th Uk arrives her in 3 or 4 days ,but now i had to wait 13 days.All i can say now,it sounds FANTASTIC.!!!Greetzz JOYCE.
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Post by grant on Aug 9, 2007 18:53:16 GMT
Huh!! Still waiting for my copy too! Now the postal strike has been called off, maybe there's a chance for tomorrow! Best wishes Grant |
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Post by dutchjoyce on Aug 9, 2007 22:16:35 GMT
YES, that is what the seller told me,postal strike.
I forgot to mention this, but that was the reason it arrived too late.
Greetz JOYCE.
(The only news in Dutch newspapers from the UK, is Foot and Mouth dissease, notting about postal strikes!!)
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