Bootleg Box 2013 Shipping

Kearn5y

I emailed nugs about the shipping date of the bootleg box and got this reply.

'The 2013 Lightning Bolt box sets are currently in production, and will be shipping in April (we don't have an exact ship date as of yet).'

Once again, estimated shipping of pre ordered items is way off. Looks like it will be May at the earliest before they arrive.

brookelily

that sucks. last 4 of the tour will be on sale Wednesday, thought box would ship in the next week or two. I've waited this long, guess another 6 weeks wont kill me.

CopperTom

There's no reason why the first 21 shows of each boxset aren't already ready to go. It should really ship this week.

narnia

That's really disappointing. I just hope they ship mine since my order was marked shipped back in December by mistake.

demetrios

Kearn5y said:

I emailed nugs about the shipping date of the bootleg box and got this reply.

'The 2013 Lightning Bolt box sets are currently in production, and will be shipping in April (we don't have an exact ship date as of yet).'

Once again, estimated shipping of pre ordered items is way off. Looks like it will be May at the earliest before they arrive.

That long? :(

wndowpayne

Maybe there's something a little special included..different covers perhaps..seems like it would be simple to just box up what is already out there...

wndowpayne

or its time for the spring break at nugs....3 weeks off everybody!!

EdsonNascimento

I'm fine with that. I'd rather they take the extra time and make sure they get it right than by the time I get around to listening to the 20th show I get gaps and have to deal with getting a replacement.

I have plenty of boots to carry me well into spring like a good hoarder.

2-feign-reluctance

I'm ordering a box from BroDart & making my own NA 2013 tour box. Saving myself $370 in the process!!

vladsplat

I'm with you Edson! I just want a good, quality bootleg set. Even tho I did the set with the FRAK discount, I'd rather have a great set than get it fast but needing fixes.

mfc2006

2-feign-reluctance said:

I'm ordering a box from BroDart & making my own NA 2013 tour box. Saving myself $370 in the process!!

:-c

YLed2

Ordered the box set when it first was "released". Thinking I would receive it by at least the end of March. Dying to get this and listen to these boots. Hind sight is always a dirty bitch.

demetrios

wndowpayne said:

Maybe there's something a little special included..different covers perhaps..seems like it would be simple to just box up what is already out there...

Or maybe a bonus DVD / Blu-ray compilation disc in every 2013 Box Sets? O:-)

*praise Jebus!!

RD101189

That would be sweet Demetrios. Man I was hoping with last boots being released today that our box sets would be shipping right behind that. Another month just to make some boxes to put the existing CD's in? Doesn't make sense.

narnia

RD101189 said:

Another month just to make some boxes to put the existing CD's in? Doesn't make sense.

Really, you'd think they'd have the boxes ready already. :-S

Anibal

You're only speculating that it will come out in May since their ship dates in the past have been off. Considering the last shows have been released as of now, it sounds like the April time frame they just gave you would be accurate. It's funny how so many expected these box sets to be released as early as February. When PJ announced the bootlegs, they stated that the box sets would not be released until after all shows were released. They even stated initially that they would release one show every Wednesday, which would mean that the box sets would come out 25 weeks after they first show was released. When I saw that, I speculated we wouldn't get our box sets until June 2014. Luckily, they sped up the releases of the bootlegs. I don't know why so many whine about it. They've actually been releasing the bootlegs faster than they initially claimed. When you consider June 2014 to be the initial estimated release date, April sounds like good news!

narnia

Anibal said:

You're only speculating that it will come out in May since their ship dates in the past have been off. Considering the last shows have been released as of now, it sounds like the April time frame they just gave you would be accurate. It's funny how so many expected these box sets to be released as early as February. When PJ announced the bootlegs, they stated that the box sets would not be released until after all shows were released. They even stated initially that they would release one show every Wednesday, which would mean that the box sets would come out 25 weeks after they first show was released. When I saw that, I speculated we wouldn't get our box sets until June 2014. Luckily, they sped up the releases of the bootlegs. I don't know why so many whine about it. They've actually been releasing the bootlegs faster than they initially claimed. When you consider June 2014 to be the initial estimated release date, April sounds like good news!

FYI Nugs told me the box set would be shipped in February. I'm sure they told others as well, which is why we expected the box to be released as early as February.

demetrios

RD101189 said:

That would be sweet Demetrios. Man I was hoping with last boots being released today that our box sets would be shipping right behind that. Another month just to make some boxes to put the existing CD's in? Doesn't make sense.

I was hoping that too. Being that today is the day the last 4 bootlegs from the '13 are released, they would have the box ready & shipping confirmation emails sent out.

I'm guessing they had to wait till the last bootlegs were released then they will start making the custom boxes. The total CD's for the 2013 box set is 70 CD's. For 25 show's. 20 show's x 3CD sets. 5 show's x 2CD sets.

I remembered when there were rumors why the Philly '09 box set took so long was they were gonna release a DVD in the box set. That didn't happen. We got a pack of cards. Would be cool if they included an extra bonus item in every '13 box set.

boyo79

Anibal said:

You're only speculating that it will come out in May since their ship dates in the past have been off. Considering the last shows have been released as of now, it sounds like the April time frame they just gave you would be accurate. It's funny how so many expected these box sets to be released as early as February. When PJ announced the bootlegs, they stated that the box sets would not be released until after all shows were released. They even stated initially that they would release one show every Wednesday, which would mean that the box sets would come out 25 weeks after they first show was released. When I saw that, I speculated we wouldn't get our box sets until June 2014. Luckily, they sped up the releases of the bootlegs. I don't know why so many whine about it. They've actually been releasing the bootlegs faster than they initially claimed. When you consider June 2014 to be the initial estimated release date, April sounds like good news!

In agreement with your post. It amazes me that so many PJ fans lose common sense whenever merch goes on sale. It was very obvious that the boxset wouldn't be out til after all the shows had individually gone on sale so why anyone preordered the boxset and gave their cash away 4 or 5 months early is beyond me. Especially on an item that isn't going to sell out or stop getting produced!!!

Kearn5y

Anibal said:

You're only speculating that it will come out in May since their ship dates in the past have been off. Considering the last shows have been released as of now, it sounds like the April time frame they just gave you would be accurate. It's funny how so many expected these box sets to be released as early as February. When PJ announced the bootlegs, they stated that the box sets would not be released until after all shows were released. They even stated initially that they would release one show every Wednesday, which would mean that the box sets would come out 25 weeks after they first show was released. When I saw that, I speculated we wouldn't get our box sets until June 2014. Luckily, they sped up the releases of the bootlegs. I don't know why so many whine about it. They've actually been releasing the bootlegs faster than they initially claimed. When you consider June 2014 to be the initial estimated release date, April sounds like good news!

Actually I emailed Nugs back in december because I ordered other boots with the boxset. Initally they refused to ship the other boots until the boxset was ready to ship which they stated it would be february in their emails. So I am not speculating and only going on the infromation they gave me. One thing I will correct myself on is that when I mentioned may, with the snail mail shipping I wouldnt expect to get it till May at the earliest.

Kearn5y

boyo79 said:

Anibal said:

You're only speculating that it will come out in May since their ship dates in the past have been off. Considering the last shows have been released as of now, it sounds like the April time frame they just gave you would be accurate. It's funny how so many expected these box sets to be released as early as February. When PJ announced the bootlegs, they stated that the box sets would not be released until after all shows were released. They even stated initially that they would release one show every Wednesday, which would mean that the box sets would come out 25 weeks after they first show was released. When I saw that, I speculated we wouldn't get our box sets until June 2014. Luckily, they sped up the releases of the bootlegs. I don't know why so many whine about it. They've actually been releasing the bootlegs faster than they initially claimed. When you consider June 2014 to be the initial estimated release date, April sounds like good news!

In agreement with your post. It amazes me that so many PJ fans lose common sense whenever merch goes on sale. It was very obvious that the boxset wouldn't be out til after all the shows had individually gone on sale so why anyone preordered the boxset and gave their cash away 4 or 5 months early is beyond me. Especially on an item that isn't going to sell out or stop getting produced!!!

The reason I ordered the boxset months ago was because of the 20% discount available at the time so it made sense to purchase then. Why wait and pay more if it was always my intention to buy it in the first place. Other than that I would have waited till it was released.

pdalowsky

Theres no rush at all. Good things come to those who wait.

boyo79

Kearn5y said:

boyo79 said:

Anibal said:

You're only speculating that it will come out in May since their ship dates in the past have been off. Considering the last shows have been released as of now, it sounds like the April time frame they just gave you would be accurate. It's funny how so many expected these box sets to be released as early as February. When PJ announced the bootlegs, they stated that the box sets would not be released until after all shows were released. They even stated initially that they would release one show every Wednesday, which would mean that the box sets would come out 25 weeks after they first show was released. When I saw that, I speculated we wouldn't get our box sets until June 2014. Luckily, they sped up the releases of the bootlegs. I don't know why so many whine about it. They've actually been releasing the bootlegs faster than they initially claimed. When you consider June 2014 to be the initial estimated release date, April sounds like good news!

In agreement with your post. It amazes me that so many PJ fans lose common sense whenever merch goes on sale. It was very obvious that the boxset wouldn't be out til after all the shows had individually gone on sale so why anyone preordered the boxset and gave their cash away 4 or 5 months early is beyond me. Especially on an item that isn't going to sell out or stop getting produced!!!

The reason I ordered the boxset months ago was because of the 20% discount available at the time so it made sense to purchase then. Why wait and pay more if it was always my intention to buy it in the first place. Other than that I would have waited till it was released.

Fair enough. I dread to think what customs charge that boxset will bring with it for those outside the States. I don't think the 20% discount from 10c will cover it!

Kearn5y

pdalowsky said:

Theres no rush at all. Good things come to those who wait.

Thats true except for those still waiting for their sevens and vault vinyl. In future, they should state, they will be out when they are out and give no date.

Kearn5y

boyo79 said:

Kearn5y said:

boyo79 said:

Anibal said:

You're only speculating that it will come out in May since their ship dates in the past have been off. Considering the last shows have been released as of now, it sounds like the April time frame they just gave you would be accurate. It's funny how so many expected these box sets to be released as early as February. When PJ announced the bootlegs, they stated that the box sets would not be released until after all shows were released. They even stated initially that they would release one show every Wednesday, which would mean that the box sets would come out 25 weeks after they first show was released. When I saw that, I speculated we wouldn't get our box sets until June 2014. Luckily, they sped up the releases of the bootlegs. I don't know why so many whine about it. They've actually been releasing the bootlegs faster than they initially claimed. When you consider June 2014 to be the initial estimated release date, April sounds like good news!

In agreement with your post. It amazes me that so many PJ fans lose common sense whenever merch goes on sale. It was very obvious that the boxset wouldn't be out til after all the shows had individually gone on sale so why anyone preordered the boxset and gave their cash away 4 or 5 months early is beyond me. Especially on an item that isn't going to sell out or stop getting produced!!!

The reason I ordered the boxset months ago was because of the 20% discount available at the time so it made sense to purchase then. Why wait and pay more if it was always my intention to buy it in the first place. Other than that I would have waited till it was released.

Fair enough. I dread to think what customs charge that boxset will bring with it for those outside the States. I don't think the 20% discount from 10c will cover it!

Yep same here, although the 2010 boxset slipped through with out any charge. Had a value of $50 on the packaging.

JV130312

Wouldn/t mind seeing what it looks like to hold me over...

Anibal

narnia said:

FYI Nugs told me the box set would be shipped in February. I'm sure they told others as well, which is why we expected the box to be released as early as February.

I understand what Nugs told you when you spoke to them about the February release date. However, PJ themselves said the box set would be available sometime AFTER all boots were released, AND that they would release one boot per week. From those two statements alone, you can reason that the box set would not be released until May or June, given 25 shows = 25 weeks. It is Pearl Jam who gives the mixes to Nugs for distribution. This is why I will believe the source of the mixes over the distributor. I'm sure Nugs gave you a February release date without knowing what the real release frame would be (speculation at best). In fact, when PJ halted the release of their boots during the holiday period, I was surprised they released multiple shows weekly just to catch up. What I'm trying to say is that I am not the least bit surprised by how long it has taken them to release this set or any other merchandise for that matter.

Based on my experience with Kufala when they were distributing bootlegs and PJ's lack of communication with them, I would not be surprised if PJ has a communication issue with Nugs as well. PJ's lack of communication with Kufala (and fans for that matter) is part of the reason we never saw box sets released for their 2011 or 2012 tours. I spoke with Kufala one time and they had speculated that box sets would be available eventually for the 2011 and 2012 sets but that PJ would never give them an answer or a date. Does that sound surprising at all?

Patience is one thing you learn (whether you like or not) by being a long time fan club member. I don't even bother complaining. As a consumer, you do have the right to request a refund if an item has been delayed from the initial release date. The only problem is that the club never gave an official release date, so they are covered to do whatever they wish. I too ordered this box set with the 20% discount and I'll be happy whenever it arrives (since complaining about it won't make a difference to the club). If you don't like their practices, learn from this experience and buy accordingly in the future. I never go by what they say or what others speculate but rather what they write when they put a product for sale. The problem we tend to have is that we skim through the details and then get upset when things don't work out the way we want them to.

My apologies for the long message.

RD101189

The Ten Club store page for the box set still says they expect to ship in February. This is why so many people were expecting a February shipping date in the first place.

RD101189

demetrios said:

RD101189 said:

That would be sweet Demetrios. Man I was hoping with last boots being released today that our box sets would be shipping right behind that. Another month just to make some boxes to put the existing CD's in? Doesn't make sense.

I was hoping that too. Being that today is the day the last 4 bootlegs from the '13 are released, they would have the box ready & shipping confirmation emails sent out.

I'm guessing they had to wait till the last bootlegs were released then they will start making the custom boxes. The total CD's for the 2013 box set is 70 CD's. For 25 show's. 20 show's x 3CD sets. 5 show's x 2CD sets.

I remembered when there were rumors why the Philly '09 box set took so long was they were gonna release a DVD in the box set. That didn't happen. We got a pack of cards. Would be cool if they included an extra bonus item in every '13 box set.

$4.29 per CD if you got on Frak Friday at $300. Screaming deal with all the 3 CD shows on this tour.

tcadd94

I want my boots! But like a previous post, I'd rather have a flawless set that takes longer to ship than a bunch of flawed boots just to get them shipped out. I'll make due with all the countless shows I have until then!

CopperTom

Late April officially. It's disappointing they are putting 2014 bootlegs up for sale before they fulfill all 2013 bootleg orders.