Of Potato heads and Polaroids

cp3iverson

Im thinking Mike either said "lets do another 1000" or he'll sign-to-order

Either way is awesome. " Limited " is for flippers half the time with PJ

mace1229

lotsalemon said:

mace1229 said:

Also kind of makes you wonder why the 10c cant sell these things to members cheaper than Amazon does.....with free 2-day shipping since most of us have access to prime.
That's a little annoying to me.

Amazon is huge. No small business can compete with them price/shipping wise, and survive for the long run.

True. But I'm going to go ahead and assume whatever distributor fees are associated with selling via Amazon are a lot more than going through 10c. Youre right in that 10c cant compete with shipping, but charging 30% more for a book that anyone who bought from Amazon most likely checked here first seems odd. They could at least throw in some stickers laying around to make up for the shipping and Amazon wouldn't sell any.
I guess this book is different than a CD they record and use their own label for. There's probably a lot more using an outside publisher than your own label. But still seems like Amazon is an extra middle man compared to using the 10c, which is essentially the band's own private distribution method.
I would be curious to know how many bought from 10c compared to Amazon, and bought from Amazon and is someone who regularly visits PJ's site and would have otherwise bought it from here is it wasn't $10 - $12 more on a $30 item. I mean, how many people are going to buy a Mike McCready book who aren't a big enough fan to regularly visit this website? My guess is very few. I don't see this book as an impulse buy at Barnes and Noble to the random guy who didn't already look for it here first.
It didn't seem odd to me that the Singles reissue was cheaper almost anywhere else, because that isn't a Pearl Jam release. But my first thought was the best place to buy a book by one of their members should be here, not a third party.
The answer is there's probably a lot to do with the publisher and is out of their control, and many other aspects completely foreign to me. But still just seems odd.

demetrios

dannybones64 Check this out - A Mike McCready book of his Polaroids ! And i wrote the foward to it ! Its a great document of his unique "family " . A true inside look of a real interesting journey. We have all seen him snapping away and Its great to see these all in one place - Now excuse me while i bust out my Les Paul . #mikemccready #pearljam #polaroid #ofpotatoheadsandpolariods

demetrios

tschav

Awesome bonus perk for my NY trip that week...

SVRDhand13

demetrios said:

Ooohhh I already have a pic with mike but maybe I'll go.

Sprunkn7

I was debating about the book. Now I'm def going to head into NYC...Jesus I'm dreading the line for this already!

demetrios

SVRDhand13

demetrios said:

I hope this is a night event and not mid-day

smital

Anyone think that the book will be shipped and delivered to NYC in time for the June 7th event. If it isn't actually sent before May 30th I wonder if I would have it in time for the event or if they would have additional copies to purchase at said event.

tschav

smital said:

Anyone think that the book will be shipped and delivered to NYC in time for the June 7th event. If it isn't actually sent before May 30th I wonder if I would have it in time for the event or if they would have additional copies to purchase at said event.

They'd have to have copies at the event. Not sure if a deluxe edition would be there, but they wouldn't do a book signing without... books.

smital

tschav said:

They'd have to have copies at the event. Not sure if a deluxe edition would be there, but they wouldn't do a book signing without... books.

Yeah I should have specified I was referring to the deluxe edition... would be a shame to not have it in time to get it personalized and would kinda dislike it if I have to buy a second one just because the first didn't arrive!

joseph33

When is it suppose to ship for those who preordered?

demetrios

joseph33 said:

When is it suppose to ship for those who preordered?

No word yet. I hope many day's before the street date.

Sprunkn7

I asked 10c this was what I got back.


Shipping
Shipping (Ten Club)
Apr 24, 2:11 PM PDT

I don't know when it will ship or be delivered.
I can't say as to which would be better.
Thanks
10c

Sprunkn7
Sprunkn7
Apr 24, 6:20 AM PDT

I plan on going to NYC for Mikes book promotion. Is it better if I pre-order the book or buy it the day of?

Thanks for any info!

ski-bum

Sprunkn7 said:

I asked 10c this was what I got back.


Shipping
Shipping (Ten Club)
Apr 24, 2:11 PM PDT

I don't know when it will ship or be delivered.
I can't say as to which would be better.
Thanks
10c

Sprunkn7
Sprunkn7
Apr 24, 6:20 AM PDT

I plan on going to NYC for Mikes book promotion. Is it better if I pre-order the book or buy it the day of?

Thanks for any info!

Well it's April 25th and mine still says "WAITING".

arakias

Mike's NYC event is likely at the Strand. You can preorder signed regular editions on their site now: http://www.strandbooks.com/pre-order-signed/of-potato-heads-and-polaroids-my-life-inside-and-out-of-pearl-jam

demetrios

arakias said:

Mike's NYC event is likely at the Strand. You can preorder signed regular editions on their site now: http://www.strandbooks.com/pre-order-signed/of-potato-heads-and-polaroids-my-life-inside-and-out-of-pearl-jam

Sweet!

tschav

arakias said:

Mike's NYC event is likely at the Strand. You can preorder signed regular editions on their site now: http://www.strandbooks.com/pre-order-signed/of-potato-heads-and-polaroids-my-life-inside-and-out-of-pearl-jam

Awesome. Grabbed a ticket to The Daily Show taping that day, hoping I don't have to skip one event to do the other.

Sprunkn7

I'm hoping for a personalized version :-)