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Post by UnknownTales »

OK.

Originally, I had passed on this and several of you guys said I was "hating on Valiant" for not buying this. I had stated that $24.95 for quarter bin reprints was unwarranted, especially when you look at the economy and $4.50 gallon of gas. But the new material and Shooter stuff is something I just cant pass up now. Dino went for the jugular vein when he dumped in the Shooter material.

I believe I see a pattern of flexibility from VEI now and this will help them survive in the current market.

A&A hardcover = no sale

A&A hardcover with Shooter extras---2x$24.95.

Good sales job, you got me. I can't wait now...

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Post by yardstick »

leonmallett wrote:
Jay Tomio wrote:
First Impressions is set for release on September 24 and is still available for order
:?
:oops:

Thats what happens when I only skim the press release...

oh, the shame, the shame.

50 lashes with a wet noodle...

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yardstick wrote:
leonmallett wrote:
Jay Tomio wrote:
First Impressions is set for release on September 24 and is still available for order
:?
:oops:

Thats what happens when I only skim the press release...

oh, the shame, the shame.

50 lashes with a wet noodle...
:o That's harsh!

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UnknownTales wrote:OK.

Originally, I had passed on this and several of you guys said I was "hating on Valiant" for not buying this. I had stated that $24.95 for quarter bin reprints was unwarranted, especially when you look at the economy and $4.50 gallon of gas. But the new material and Shooter stuff is something I just cant pass up now. Dino went for the jugular vein when he dumped in the Shooter material.

I believe I see a pattern of flexibility from VEI now and this will help them survive in the current market.

A&A hardcover = no sale

A&A hardcover with Shooter extras---2x$24.95.

Good sales job, you got me. I can't wait now...

John
$13.72 at DCBS

I don't know how much longer they will take pre-orders, so you might want to hurry before it's no longer available at this price. I ordered two and the shipping was $5.95.

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Daniel Jackson wrote:
UnknownTales wrote:OK.

Originally, I had passed on this and several of you guys said I was "hating on Valiant" for not buying this. I had stated that $24.95 for quarter bin reprints was unwarranted, especially when you look at the economy and $4.50 gallon of gas. But the new material and Shooter stuff is something I just cant pass up now. Dino went for the jugular vein when he dumped in the Shooter material.

I believe I see a pattern of flexibility from VEI now and this will help them survive in the current market.

A&A hardcover = no sale

A&A hardcover with Shooter extras---2x$24.95.

Good sales job, you got me. I can't wait now...

John
$13.72 at DCBS

I don't know how much longer they will take pre-orders, so you might want to hurry before it's no longer available at this price. I ordered two and the shipping was $5.95.
I got my order in late wednesday and they honored it, so you still might be able to pre-order. They haven't updated their site for the August Previews last time I checked, so you should be able to get an order in. They are really good about late orders, from what I have heard.
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Dr. Solar wrote:
Daniel Jackson wrote:
UnknownTales wrote:OK.

Originally, I had passed on this and several of you guys said I was "hating on Valiant" for not buying this. I had stated that $24.95 for quarter bin reprints was unwarranted, especially when you look at the economy and $4.50 gallon of gas. But the new material and Shooter stuff is something I just cant pass up now. Dino went for the jugular vein when he dumped in the Shooter material.

I believe I see a pattern of flexibility from VEI now and this will help them survive in the current market.

A&A hardcover = no sale

A&A hardcover with Shooter extras---2x$24.95.

Good sales job, you got me. I can't wait now...

John
$13.72 at DCBS

I don't know how much longer they will take pre-orders, so you might want to hurry before it's no longer available at this price. I ordered two and the shipping was $5.95.
I got my order in late wednesday and they honored it, so you still might be able to pre-order. They haven't updated their site for the August Previews last time I checked, so you should be able to get an order in. They are really good about late orders, from what I have heard.
Cool, because that price is hard to beat.

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Daniel Jackson wrote:$13.72 at DCBS

I don't know how much longer they will take pre-orders, so you might want to hurry before it's no longer available at this price. I ordered two and the shipping was $5.95.
I just did the same... 2 x $13.72 + $5.95 shipping. :thumb:

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greg wrote:
Daniel Jackson wrote:$13.72 at DCBS

I don't know how much longer they will take pre-orders, so you might want to hurry before it's no longer available at this price. I ordered two and the shipping was $5.95.
I just did the same... 2 x $13.72 + $5.95 shipping. :thumb:
Yay!

Glad to see people are still able to take advantage of the offer.

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The link doesn't work. What does that mean?

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Post by Daniel Jackson »

UnknownTales wrote:The link doesn't work. What does that mean?
Uh-oh, I think it means it's no longer available. Too bad you didn't notice the link yesterday.

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Post by Rufusharley »

Daniel Jackson wrote:
UnknownTales wrote:The link doesn't work. What does that mean?
Uh-oh, I think it means it's no longer available. Too bad you didn't notice the link yesterday.
I just made it i guess. Got 2 yesterday.

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Rufusharley wrote:
Daniel Jackson wrote:
UnknownTales wrote:The link doesn't work. What does that mean?
Uh-oh, I think it means it's no longer available. Too bad you didn't notice the link yesterday.
I just made it i guess. Got 2 yesterday.

Good deal. Have you ever ordered from DCBS before?

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Daniel Jackson wrote:
Rufusharley wrote:
Daniel Jackson wrote:
UnknownTales wrote:The link doesn't work. What does that mean?
Uh-oh, I think it means it's no longer available. Too bad you didn't notice the link yesterday.
I just made it i guess. Got 2 yesterday.

Good deal. Have you ever ordered from DCBS before?
No. First time.

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Rufusharley wrote:
Daniel Jackson wrote:
Rufusharley wrote:
Daniel Jackson wrote:
UnknownTales wrote:The link doesn't work. What does that mean?
Uh-oh, I think it means it's no longer available. Too bad you didn't notice the link yesterday.
I just made it i guess. Got 2 yesterday.

Good deal. Have you ever ordered from DCBS before?
No. First time.
I've ordered from them quite a few times now and the books are well packaged and they actually answer customer service emails (unlike Mile High).

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Post by ManofTheAtom »

greg wrote:NEW "Formation of the Sect" story?

You mean what we've been told isn't true?

An alternate ending?

You mean something other than what's on the page might be the real story?

I think ManofTheAtom's head just exploded.
Not necessarily.
Simultaneously, across the land, Brother Nicholas and the Sect vowed to never rest until they destroyed the demon, Saladin vowed to never rest until he drove out the infidels from the holy land, Richard cursed Aram for brawling with the Knights Templar, and King Phillip blamed Aram of ruining his plans.
All those people hated Aram, but how and under what circumstances did they come together to form the Sect, the single unit group that Mahmud was a part of in the 20th Century? MAYBE that is what this story will explore, maybe not.
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Daniel Jackson wrote:
UnknownTales wrote:The link doesn't work. What does that mean?
Uh-oh, I think it means it's no longer available. Too bad you didn't notice the link yesterday.
Dammit!! :mad:

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Smart Move VIE :thumb:
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Post by sanman »

Discount Comic Book Store has already billed me for my Archer & Armstrong preorder. What’s up with that? I can understand maybe a week out, but then most places won’t bill you until the item is ready to ship.

Great news on the extras though—will be a nice addition to my library when it does come in. Looks like with each release VE raises the bar.

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sanman wrote:Discount Comic Book Store has already billed me for my Archer & Armstrong preorder. What’s up with that? I can understand maybe a week out, but then most places won’t bill you until the item is ready to ship.

Great news on the extras though—will be a nice addition to my library when it does come in. Looks like with each release VE raises the bar.
Sorry Sanman, I've been using DCBS for about 3 years, and their standard practice is to charge the credit card around the same time they put up the next solicitations. I've just gotten used to it, as I know the books will come to me in excellent condition, and their discount is truly terrific.

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Post by Daniel Jackson »

yensid wrote:
sanman wrote:Discount Comic Book Store has already billed me for my Archer & Armstrong preorder. What’s up with that? I can understand maybe a week out, but then most places won’t bill you until the item is ready to ship.

Great news on the extras though—will be a nice addition to my library when it does come in. Looks like with each release VE raises the bar.
Sorry Sanman, I've been using DCBS for about 3 years, and their standard practice is to charge the credit card around the same time they put up the next solicitations. I've just gotten used to it, as I know the books will come to me in excellent condition, and their discount is truly terrific.
I've used them quite a few times now and have been very pleased with the service (and the prices).

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Post by sanman »

Still a little taken back a little by the early billing but the discounted price will make up for it. I suppose that they're just trying to protect themselves from cancelations. Lesson learned and at least I’ll be aware next time.


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