Harbinger: The Beginning - Diamond Distribution - Canceled?

D_N_G · Post by **D_N_G** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 1:35 pm

Just curious if anyone else got this response or similar from their LCS?

Ok, so I placed an order through my LCS for the new Harby book as soon as it was announced.

I was checking the LCS release calendar this week and it did not show up as a received item, so I gave them a ring.

They told me they only use Diamond for their distribution and no other outlets/book vendors. They confirmed they placed the original order from previews (and several more for other interested customers), but the books were not receieved in their shipments this week.

They also said it wasnt even showing up any longer as an orderable item in their system, and they would give me a call back.

They called their direct Diamond distribution rep, who also confirmed it was unavailable and the code showing in the reps status screen stood for "Canceled". The rep mentioned something about pending litigation (VEI vs. VIP would have to be what they were talking about)

So, is this true? Is Diamond really cancelling/not accepting solicitations? Is my LCS smoking some good stuff?

I went ahead and placed an order through Amazon just now. Would rather support the LCS, but what the hey, saved a few bucks in the end.

ckb · Post by **ckb** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 1:38 pm

DCB already charged my credit card - I assume that they have shipped my books. Amazon is shipping books.

Why would Diamond not be shipping books?

StarBrand · Post by **StarBrand** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 1:55 pm

I hope this ain't so!

StarBrand · Post by **StarBrand** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 2:26 pm

I'm getting the word it has been cancelled due to legal reasons.

slym2none · Post by **slym2none** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 2:28 pm

*SQUEE*! *SQUEE* *SQUEE* *SQUEE*!!!

I guess that means Zach won't be getting his..... I guess I better get to Amazon and order one there.

-slym

betterthanezra · Post by **betterthanezra** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 2:32 pm

Valiant Entertainment Ebay store have NO more in stock....

-Brian

Zaphod · Post by **Zaphod** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 2:37 pm

you had to know this was coming...

siren3-4 · Post by **siren3-4** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 2:47 pm

ckb wrote:DCB already charged my credit card - I assume that they have shipped my books. Amazon is shipping books.

Why would Diamond not be shipping books?

I was charged by DCB also but I went online and checked the order . . . it is not yet processed . . .

I hope Amazon works . . .

ckb · Post by **ckb** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 2:47 pm

Is Amazon going to stop shipping them too? If there are legal issues then it shouldn't matter who is shipping them.

And I hope Lovitz's crew have deep pockets, because they are going to be hit for a huge sum in a countersuit with the massive loss VE is going to take on getting this straightened out. Wouldn't they be liable for like damages if the lawsuit is determined to be frivolous?

slym2none · Post by **slym2none** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 2:48 pm

GRE-EAT..... Amazon order will not be shipped until September 4th!!!

I won't get one of these - I just know it. For two months now, nothing has gone quite right, so I really don't expect this to happen either, now.

-slym

Elveen · Post by **Elveen** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 2:51 pm

I feel like the end of a Few Good Men......

I'm the white dude on trial, and the guilty verdict came down.....

I'm like.....

"Hal......Hal......"

I am puzzled.

siren3-4 · Post by **siren3-4** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 2:57 pm

slym2none wrote:GRE-EAT..... Amazon order will not be shipped until September 4th!!!

I won't get one of these - I just know it. For two months now, nothing has gone quite right, so I really don't expect this to happen either, now.

-slym

I feel your pain . . . I was going to order one of the pre-sale books but I already had 5 on order . . .

Second_Death · Post by **Second_Death** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 2:57 pm

Sure didn't expect to see this after logging in today. Lets just hope this proves to be an inaccurate report. I just now placed an order for 3 through Amazon via 2-day shipping with a delivery estimate of Wed. Man, I'm going to be giving out a lot of these as gifts if all my books that are prepaid are delivered as promised.

Think I'm going to call one of the shops I have an order with to see if they have delivery info yet. Will report what they tell me shortly.

StarBrand · Post by **StarBrand** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 3:02 pm

Second_Death wrote: Think I'm going to call one of the shops I have an order with to see if they have delivery info yet. Will report what they tell me shortly.

D_N_G · Post by **D_N_G** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 3:05 pm

slym2none wrote:GRE-EAT..... Amazon order will not be shipped until September 4th!!!

I won't get one of these - I just know it. For two months now, nothing has gone quite right, so I really don't expect this to happen either, now.

-slym

My amazon order was showing Sep 4th also with the free shipping option. Went ahead and bumped it to 2 day and its showing Aug 29th. Better to be safe than sorry.

Now hopefully my copy will slip through before they get a stop shipment order

Second_Death · Post by **Second_Death** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 3:08 pm

I just spoke with my lcs. They checked their online invoice for this week's shipment and it is not listed.

Cyberstrike · Post by **Cyberstrike** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 3:08 pm

ARG!

D_N_G · Post by **D_N_G** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 3:09 pm

Amazon also shows :

Harbinger: The Beginning (Hardcover)
by Jim Shooter (Author), David Lapham (Illustrator)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
List Price: $24.95
Price: $16.47 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details
You Save: $8.48 (34%)

Availability: In Stock. Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift-wrap available.

Only 4 left in stock--order soon.

So if anyone wants to take a chance, and does not have one ordered somewhere yet...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/097964 ... 14-6555002

StarBrand · Post by **StarBrand** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 3:11 pm

Cyberstrike wrote:ARG!

CYBERSTRIKE,
I've got a copy coming for you through Amazon for the auction you won supporting Knightt's Cystic Fibrosis campaign.

StarBrand · Post by **StarBrand** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 3:14 pm

Barnes and Noble lists them, though they're more expensive.
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/bookse ... 0902&itm=5

ckb · Post by **ckb** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 3:15 pm

StarBrand wrote:
Cyberstrike wrote:ARG!
CYBERSTRIKE,
I've got a copy coming for you through Amazon.

I just tacked one onto an order for a PC Mouse I need.

ckb · Post by **ckb** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 3:16 pm

ckb wrote:
StarBrand wrote:
Cyberstrike wrote:ARG!
CYBERSTRIKE,
I've got a copy coming for you through Amazon.
I just tacked one onto an order for a PC Mouse I need.

And everyone should go to Amazon just to read Greg's review. Wow.

Brother J · Post by **Brother J** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 3:19 pm

StarBrand wrote:Barnes and Noble lists them, though they're more expensive.
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/bookse ... 0902&itm=5

I've had one ordered there for a couple weeks now, supposed to ship tomorrow. I wonder if that will happen...

D_N_G · Post by **D_N_G** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 3:44 pm

Looks like Amazon is now out, link has changed to a pre-order button

ckb · Post by **ckb** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 3:54 pm

Partial answer:

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