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Post by leala4628 on Nov 6, 2009 12:08:01 GMT
I suppose it makes sense to start a discussion about this (apparently new) site that sells a limited number of artist's music including Hayley Westenra, after the discussion we had on another thread last night about them. At the moment all of Hayley's CDs are being sold as signed-I have ordered HSJS2 from them alongside Raven's album and both have been received signed as promised and in good condition. www.earthquakeltd.com/classical.htm |
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Post by stephen on Nov 6, 2009 16:24:43 GMT
Hi Leila,
Not realising that you had started this thread I suggested to Grant that he made enquiries with Hayley the next time he meets her about her involvement with this site.The company has a uk postcode which suggests it is safer when buying imports and also it appears cheaper than some other sources for imports.Hayley could be their direct supplier!! .
Stephen.
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Post by comet on Nov 6, 2009 16:50:30 GMT
Thanks for the link to this seller.
wow ! signed Cds. That is pretty cool.....
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Post by Dave on Nov 6, 2009 17:12:53 GMT
Hello Leala, thanks for mentioning this, it could prove to be a useful and (for UK imports) a cost effective source of Hayley albums. In at least some cases apparently, signed copies too.
Although there is no "About Us" (or even terms and conditions) section on the website yet, some googling reveals that the website was first registered earlier this year and the owners Earthquake (Distribution) Ltd. is a Company that itself was first registered in England on 14 May 2009. The "registered address" (which may not be its trading address) is in the general West London area but I cannot find the names of the main Company officials. There seems to be a connection of some kind with Bedlam Management or Artists Agency and/or Steve Abbott himself, you can see that from the artists whose albums are currently sold but I cannot yet say if he is among the company officials.
No doubt we will find out more in due course but it does remind me of a conversation I had with Steve Abbott just before HSJS 1 was due to be released. I said we were all going to have to import it from Japan as with some others and he replied that he would look at ways of making it available in the UK at prices lower than the high prices usually charged by the main online retailers for imports. Since then, I have heard nothing more but my guess is that he (or someone he is associated with) may have developed the idea he had back then.
I will certainly check their prices and availability for albums they list, before deciding whether or not to import in future; those that are personally signed by Hayley are of course a good selling point. Some of the track listings do look a bit odd though, and it is not always clear exactly which Country's release they have listed so anyone thinking of ordering one should take care to check they will be getting what they expect.
This is inevitably mostly speculation at the moment but I am sure that things will become clearer in due course.
Dave
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Post by grant on Nov 6, 2009 18:56:09 GMT
Hi Dave No doubt we will find out more in due course but it does remind me of a conversation I had with Steve Abbott just before HSJS 1 was due to be released. I said we were all going to have to import it from Japan as with some others and he replied that he would look at ways of making it available in the UK at prices lower than the high prices usually charged by the main online retailers for imports. Since then, I have heard nothing more but my guess is that he (or someone he is associated with) may have developed the idea he had back then. That thought had crossed my mind too  Perhaps it wouldn't be ethical for Steve to make a big thing of this if, in fact, he does prove to be involved, as it could/would be seen as competing with the major record companies. In Hayley's case, anyway. Also we haven't seen much of Steve for him to tell us about it although he knows us pretty well and knows how resourceful we are to sniff these things out for ourselves! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifBest wishes Grant |
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Post by martindn on Nov 6, 2009 23:15:44 GMT
Yes, Dave, I too had a vague memory of Steve saying something like that at the time HSJS2 was released. He has it seems gone out and done it and good on him. Those Japanese albums deserve to be heard. And for the albums to be signed oo.. a bonus. I am sure there id not problem with buying from these people if you don't already have the albums.
I suspect that the possibility to import and market the Japanese version of Winter Magic two months before the UK release date might have been a step too far though!
Martin
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Post by stephen on Nov 12, 2009 16:03:05 GMT
Hi All,
On the 5th Nov ,I placed an order for Japanese songs 1 from Earthquake and for the limited edition songs 2 through Play.com.I will report back as to which one arrives first etc.Two days after ordering E supermarket advised that my order through Play.com. had been posted by 1st class air mail.
Stephen.
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Post by stephen on Nov 17, 2009 15:24:59 GMT
Hi all,
Pleased to announce the first arrival through Play.com.The cd/dvd came from Australia in A1 condition.Superb service.Apart from my Pay Pal receipt I have heard nothing from Earthquake.
Stephen
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Post by pjrcorreia on Nov 19, 2009 23:02:14 GMT
Hi all, Pleased to announce the first arrival through Play.com.The cd/dvd came from Australia in A1 condition.Superb service.Apart from my Pay Pal receipt I have heard nothing from Earthquake. Stephen Hi Stephen, Sorry to ear that, I ordered Raven's album, and HSJS2 (it is in fact the CD+DVD version with the cover of the regular edition) both signed from Earthquake, and they arrived in 4 days here in Portugal, I ordered on Thursday night and Monday morning it was here, AMAZING! Best wishes, Paulo Correia |
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Post by stephen on Nov 20, 2009 16:33:46 GMT
Hi Paulo,
I e~ mailed Earthquake and got a quick response.They are currently awaiting to hear from Hayley as to when she can call in to sign more copies.I have asked for more details of their direct relationship with Hayley which, I will post if received.
Stephen.
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Post by grant on Nov 20, 2009 18:26:26 GMT
Hi Stephen I e~ mailed Earthquake and got a quick response.They are currently awaiting to hear from Hayley as to when she can call in to sign more copies.I have asked for more details of their direct relationship with Hayley which, I will post if received. I suspected that the delay may be due to lack of signed copies and that has been confirmed. I think you have also confirmed that there is a direct link between Earthquake and Hayley and I don't think we should expect more information than that. Best wishes Grant |
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Post by stephen on Nov 21, 2009 16:20:23 GMT
Hi Grant,
Words of wisdom as usual.I was just looking for any other information that might be of interest to members.Thank`s for pointing me in the direction of the japanese albums in the first place.
Stephen
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Post by stephen on Nov 26, 2009 17:51:32 GMT
Hi all,
Another apology from Earthquake received.They were promised quick delivery of further stock by Hayleys Management team however,nothing has arrived.
Stephen.
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Post by gra7890 on Nov 28, 2009 20:03:07 GMT
Earthquake is advertised on The Winter Tour programmer for buying copies of 'Winter Magic' .
That would seem to confirm that it has 'official' blessing.
Best Wishes,
Graham
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Post by stephen on Nov 30, 2009 16:54:43 GMT
Thank`s for that information Graham.
Stephen.
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Perhaps it wouldn't be ethical for Steve to make a big thing of this if, in fact, he does prove to be involved, as it could/would be seen as competing with the major record companies. In Hayley's case, anyway.
