Book of Death: Legends of the Geomancer

[Shadowman99]

Not sure if this was posted already, but apparently BoD orders have been so successful, VEI is running a similar promotion for Wrath of the Eternal Warrior

They also looked at the big markup retailers are getting on Book Of Death #1, and how a number of retailers are creating promotions to take advantages of it, discounts, incentives for sales staff to hand sell and raffling off the 1/25 limited series Legends Of Geomancer.

But it has been so successful for Valiant, giving them 70,000 pre-orders, they will be doing the same with Wrath Of The Eternal Warrior.

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2015/07/10/ ... retailers/

Oh FFS...

I've taken the *SQUEE* to Twitter already, posting the image of the 'Price-Up Email' to all the comic book news websites and on the Midtown feeds. Not sure if it'll generate any attention, but we'll see. I'll be doing the same again on facebook shortly.

Majorly *SQUEE* that we're going to have the same nonsense again with this new Eternal Warrior title. This going to become a regular thing??

[kjjohanson]

Not sure if this was posted already, but apparently BoD orders have been so successful, VEI is running a similar promotion for Wrath of the Eternal Warrior

They also looked at the big markup retailers are getting on Book Of Death #1, and how a number of retailers are creating promotions to take advantages of it, discounts, incentives for sales staff to hand sell and raffling off the 1/25 limited series Legends Of Geomancer.

But it has been so successful for Valiant, giving them 70,000 pre-orders, they will be doing the same with Wrath Of The Eternal Warrior.

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2015/07/10/ ... retailers/

I'm going to withhold judgement for the moment, since the article seems to be indicating that the deep discounts that retailers are getting is what is helping the numbers, not necessarily the incentive. If you look at the image, the slide seems to be indicating the discount that retailers receive based on minimum orders. If it turns out they are doing another incentive *story*, then I'll start the public *SQUEE*.

[kjjohanson]

Not sure if this was posted already, but apparently BoD orders have been so successful, VEI is running a similar promotion for Wrath of the Eternal Warrior

They also looked at the big markup retailers are getting on Book Of Death #1, and how a number of retailers are creating promotions to take advantages of it, discounts, incentives for sales staff to hand sell and raffling off the 1/25 limited series Legends Of Geomancer.

But it has been so successful for Valiant, giving them 70,000 pre-orders, they will be doing the same with Wrath Of The Eternal Warrior.

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2015/07/10/ ... retailers/

Oh FFS...

I've taken the *SQUEE* to Twitter already, posting the image of the 'Price-Up Email' to all the comic book news websites and on the Midtown feeds. Not sure if it'll generate any attention, but we'll see. I'll be doing the same again on facebook shortly.

Majorly *SQUEE* that we're going to have the same nonsense again with this new Eternal Warrior title. This going to become a regular thing??

Got a link?

[ilzuccone]

This whole promotion remindes me of this happy days episode.

[lorddunlow]

I like that episode...

I always thought it ironic that ruining a TV show is associated with that episode. People are weird.

[tiredofmyself]

So are they going to make +1$ Plus Edition an 1:n incentive for Eternal Warriors?

[raiden]

I'm going to withhold judgement for the moment, since the article seems to be indicating that the deep discounts that retailers are getting is what is helping the numbers, not necessarily the incentive. If you look at the image, the slide seems to be indicating the discount that retailers receive based on minimum orders. If it turns out they are doing another incentive *story*, then I'll start the public *SQUEE*.

Agreed - seems like the pricing structure will be the same and not another incentive book.

[ilzuccone]

I like that episode...

I always thought it ironic that ruining a TV show is associated with that episode. People are weird.

People are weird. Just left sdcc

[nycjadie]

LOL. I think the shark jumped with the 150 Unity 1 covers, but I have no issues with additional incentives. It's really fun to get my hands on them.

[mkb28]

LOL. I think the shark jumped with the 150 Unity 1 covers, but I have no issues with additional incentives. It's really fun to get my hands on them.

The variant #1 issues are starting to wear me out. I have purchased the last few deals from Ed and have been very disheartened to learn of all the retailer variant covers that I still need to purchase to "have them all." I am really close to just buying the Valiant Bundle at 50% off cover price through DCBS and being done with it.

Mkb28

[Nameless7]

The variant #1 issues are starting to wear me out. I have purchased the last few deals from Ed and have been very disheartened to learn of all the retailer variant covers that I still need to purchase to "have them all." I am really close to just buying the Valiant Bundle at 50% off cover price through DCBS and being done with it.

Mkb28

I am starting to feel the same way. I am a huge valiant fan and when I learned they were back I jumped right in and started back collecting everything I could. However there are so many variants that this has proven most difficult. On top of that. every month seems like there is a ton more variants to get simply to not lag behind. I am starting to get pretty sick and tired of it.

[DirtbagSailor]

I think it is almost comical that there are often MORE #1 variants than actual issues in an entire series...

[bravura1]

I think it is almost comical that there are often MORE #1 variants than actual issues in an entire series...

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[Shadowman99]

I think it is almost comical that there are often MORE #1 variants than actual issues in an entire series...

Good call

[kjjohanson]

I think it is almost comical that there are often MORE #1 variants than actual issues in an entire series...

It's ridiculously out of hand. At the very least they should release a list of all of the variants that are out there so fans know what they need if they want to get them all.

[kjjohanson]

Has anyone received any sort of response from Midtown specific to the LotG problem outside of the canned customer service email?

[JCP]

Has anyone received any sort of response from Midtown specific to the LotG problem outside of the canned customer service email?

I did. Without explanation they said it was outside their control and offered me free shipping when i complained. Here is their response:


Hello,

Thank you for contacting us.
The change in pricing for the Legend of the Geomancer was something we are not able to control. We do not have any special promo discounts or offers other than our weekly promo codes. As a courtesy, we can waive the shipping and handling fee for Order # upon your request. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience we have caused you.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions.


Thank you kindly,

Midtown Comics

[kjjohanson]

Here is their response.

Hello,

Thank you for contacting us.

Discount code : chronos
July 8-14 - 40% off select current comics and recent back issues
If you would like to speak to a phone representative you can reach us at 888.511.5480 or through online LIVE CHAT support, Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:30pm EST


Please feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions.


Thank you kindly,

Midtown Comics

It should be noted that the 40% off is an advertised sale, so basically they chose to reply to your complaint with an advertisement.

[JCP]

I know. I complained saying they apparently need to work on their reading comprehension, however ironic for a comic book retailer, and they responded with the answer I posted just a bit ago.

[DirtbagSailor]

Um....

Midtown just sent me notification that my order for 4x copies of "Book Of Death Legends Of The Geomancer #1" (Limit 1 Per Customer) has been processed at a rate of $34.00 each ($136.00 total) and will be shipped shortly?

The included the following message; You saved $64.00

[jeremycoe]

Um....

Midtown just sent me notification that my order for 4x copies of "Book Of Death Legends Of The Geomancer #1" (Limit 1 Per Customer) has been processed at a rate of $34.00 each ($136.00 total) and will be shipped shortly?

The included the following message; You saved $64.00

$64.00! I should have bought from them with those kinds of savings!

[JCP]

I just got the same message. I wonder if they reconsidered their position or some dude low on the food chain processed the original amount by accident.

[DirtbagSailor]

I'm still confused how I'm getting 4 copies when their limit is 1...

[iggy101us]

I'm still confused how I'm getting 4 copies when their limit is 1...

Maybe a bunch of people cancelled their orders after receiving notices to pay the additional cost. Now you got their copies.

[nycjadie]

Was $34 the price they originally quoted?