Shut out on PJ20 Vinyl?!?!?!?!?!?

pjtaper
pjtaper Posts: 3,020
edited December 2011 in The Porch
I prefer to not buy my PJ Vinyl from the Ten Club, I don't like paying shipping, and I like to support my local independent record stores... I called Twist and Shout, a HUGE record store in Denver last week about getting a PJ20 Vinyl. I buy a lot of vinyl there. They said they would have 1 in on Tuesday, get there early and I'll get it. When I got to the counter and asked if they had it, they guy looked uncomfortable, then told me it was on eBay? I asked what he meant, told him I am quite the PJ fan, own ALL their vinyl, he asked if I'd be willing to pay $120 for it. I said NOPE, 10C sold it for $35, Amazon also, I'll get it somewhere else.

Turns out, this is common record store practice.
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  • Planet of Sound
    Planet of Sound UK Posts: 637
    That's really cheeky of them, especially as you reserved a copy. You'd have thought they'd have wanted to keep your custom.
  • cmalisze
    cmalisze Posts: 2,636
    I would tell him that he may have lost a great customer. That is bullshit. I understand people putting things on EBay.... but stores? That is unreal. What is next?
  • pjtaper
    pjtaper Posts: 3,020
    Yes, I put down the other Pearl Jam vinyl in my hands and walked out... NEVER WILL I SHOP THERE AGAIN!!!!!! I also called on my way home to speak with a manager... I was told that is the "business" aspect of owning a record shop... I felt sick to my stomach when I realized they were the recipient of the orange Pearl Jam vinyl for Denver... I feel like I should email the 10C about this...
  • GP179117
    GP179117 Posts: 374
    pjtaper wrote:
    I said NOPE, 10C sold it for $35, Amazon also, I'll get it somewhere else.

    Turns out, this is common record store practice.

    10c did not sell it for $35. neither did Amazon.
    Tempers are wearing thin. Let's hope some robot doesn't kill everybody.
  • pjtaper
    pjtaper Posts: 3,020
    http://twistandshout.com/

    got some free time? Shoot them an email or call... See if they have the PJ20 Vinyl for sale...
    Hey look, they have an ebay link on their website for their ebay store: [Auction link removed by Admin.]
  • cmalisze
    cmalisze Posts: 2,636
    What a difference a store makes. Yesterday I posted my success story of calling every record store in Iowa for the PJ20 LP. I called ZZZ Records in Des Moines, IA and they had one copy left. Dan was the person helping me and was more than helpful. He even mailed it priority so I should have it tomorrow or Thursday. The best part of it all was that he mentioned that the store was asking $100 for the LP. I said no problem. Then he said yea I saw these going for $150 or more on EBay. I said yea I saw that too but, I promised I will be spinning it ASAP. Very honest and helpful. Thanks again ZZZ Records!
  • Super Creep
    Super Creep Posts: 374
    GP179117 wrote:
    pjtaper wrote:
    I said NOPE, 10C sold it for $35, Amazon also, I'll get it somewhere else.

    Turns out, this is common record store practice.

    10c did not sell it for $35. neither did Amazon.

    Yeah, I second that. What was it from 10C? $60? something like that.
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  • GP179117
    GP179117 Posts: 374
    Super Creep wrote:
    GP179117 wrote:
    pjtaper wrote:
    I said NOPE, 10C sold it for $35, Amazon also, I'll get it somewhere else.

    Turns out, this is common record store practice.

    10c did not sell it for $35. neither did Amazon.

    Yeah, I second that. What was it from 10C? $60? something like that.

    Over $60 with shipping for me.
    Tempers are wearing thin. Let's hope some robot doesn't kill everybody.
  • pjtaper
    pjtaper Posts: 3,020
    Over $60 with shipping, I don't like getting vinyl shipped, it's too fragile... I like walking into a store, picking it up on the shelf, and buying it... all that has changed today...
  • cojobo
    cojobo Posts: 299
    pjtaper wrote:
    b] I felt sick to my stomach when I realized they were the recipient of the orange Pearl Jam vinyl for Denver... I feel like I should email the 10C about this...
    [/b]

    Any more info on this? Are these part of the coloured/clear versions i've heard whispers of ;)
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  • GP179117
    GP179117 Posts: 374
    pjtaper wrote:
    Over $60 with shipping, I don't like getting vinyl shipped, it's too fragile... I like walking into a store, picking it up on the shelf, and buying it... all that has changed today...

    So you don't like paying over face value for vinyl, but you don't mind selling PJ posters on your website for huge markups?
    Tempers are wearing thin. Let's hope some robot doesn't kill everybody.
  • pjtradeking
    pjtradeking Posts: 4,045
    GP179117 wrote:
    pjtaper wrote:
    Over $60 with shipping, I don't like getting vinyl shipped, it's too fragile... I like walking into a store, picking it up on the shelf, and buying it... all that has changed today...

    So you don't like paying over face value for vinyl, but you don't mind selling PJ posters on your website for huge markups?


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  • Magnitude
    Magnitude Posts: 392
    I posted a similar story not too long ago. Was surprised by some of the comments but if you care to take a look http://forums.pearljam.com/viewtopic.ph ... ore+owners.

    Sorry to hear about your experience.

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  • pjtaper
    pjtaper Posts: 3,020
    GP179117 wrote:
    pjtaper wrote:
    Over $60 with shipping, I don't like getting vinyl shipped, it's too fragile... I like walking into a store, picking it up on the shelf, and buying it... all that has changed today...

    So you don't like paying over face value for vinyl, but you don't mind selling PJ posters on your website for huge markups?
    My prices are QUITE fair... I'm sorry, but I have over 200 Pearl Jam posters... MOST of my PJ prints are NEVER leaving my collection, but some, I just don't need to die with... BA ZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • PSUS2H
    PSUS2H USA Posts: 2,406
    I called a place in Minnesota and got the same story, they had two left and were putting them on Amazon. I cant blame a store, it would be one thing if Bestbuy were doing this, but these are independently owned stores and they need to make every buck they can to stay in business.

    Now, they cant do this for RSD until after 30 days have passed since RSD, otherwise they are banned from RSD.
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  • MayDay Malone
    MayDay Malone Posts: 641
    GP179117 wrote:
    pjtaper wrote:
    Over $60 with shipping, I don't like getting vinyl shipped, it's too fragile... I like walking into a store, picking it up on the shelf, and buying it... all that has changed today...

    So you don't like paying over face value for vinyl, but you don't mind selling PJ posters on your website for huge markups?


    I love purchasing PJ posters at outrageous prices!!

    What's that website?
  • GP179117
    GP179117 Posts: 374
    edited December 2011
    pjtaper wrote:
    My prices are QUITE fair..

    $120 for a PJ20 vinyl seems fair these days too compared to some of the prices on ebay.

    More fair than the $350 you're charging fans for a PJ Hawaii poster.
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    Tempers are wearing thin. Let's hope some robot doesn't kill everybody.
  • pjtaper
    pjtaper Posts: 3,020
    Guess what I paid for my PJ Hawaii poster... MORE THAN THAT! Please, stay on topic, if you want to discuss my prices, I'm happy to chat, via email or PM.


    PLEASE, STAY ON TOPIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I sent you a PM so we could chat prices. Cheers
  • cmalisze
    cmalisze Posts: 2,636
    Well what is the website? Maybe he has some we all want haha
  • Magnitude
    Magnitude Posts: 392
    Well this thread took a turn.

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