Storming the base have been great: http://stormingthebase.com
while im not doubting your experience (and anyone else's with this or other independent labels/distributors) i think part of the problem at least with NIN becomes is that while NIN is does not have the size of an audience as U2 or (insert your fav big band here), NIN is still has a strong and loyal following and my advice to TR and anyone else in the NIN camp would be to take that into consideration.
what do i mean by that? well im not convinced that an independent label/distributor is equipped to handle the kind of attention NIN gets from its fanbase, i mean if that 60 something page thread about communication/shipping problems isn't enough evidence of that, im not sure what will be.
is there an in-between solution? im sure theres people here who know more about this than i do but thought i'd point out the independent vs the major label/distributor scenario.
While I think that this suggestion is very unlikely to pan out: Third Man Records
I just received my first Vault package (Icky Thump X!), and it was packaged impeccably and arrived in pristine condition.
Here is an album of my shipment, showcases the packaging and the condition of the contents.
This essentially cost me $60 shipped, two of the LPs are splatter colored, the other two have one solid white and the other solid black, and came with extras (enamel pins, a photobook, an art print, custom sleeves). I would highly recommend the entire experience to any vinyl collectors.
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i know there were a few people holding their noses when distributors like Live Nation were mentioned in this thread but ultimately i think we all care about getting our items in pristine condition and in a timely manner and if Live Nation or (insert capable distributor here) does that, what does other bs matter, right?
So uh... I hate to be that guy, but any update on this whole thing @teitan ? I’m hoping the month and a half since your initial post has lead to some potentially good news. Is Kim at Sandbag still employed? I kid, I kid. I do despise that woman and she really does need a lesson on customer service, especially for seemingly being a supervisor figure.
I realize my orders are no more important than anyone else’s, but I’m at my wits end with Sandbag. My complaints are the same as everyones else’s... vague/canned/delayed communication, inaccurate tracking #s, half-assed packaging on the few items that have actually arrived, etc. I have no more hair to pull out. A mention of progress being made would go a long way is all I’m saying.
Any red rocks posters (night 2 )left? I flew into Denver Day of show, by the time I arrived and waited in merch line for 5 minutes You guys started to play. I ran to my seat and the merch was closed afterwards. It was the best show of my life. I’d love to have a poster that I could frame. I emailed your merch shop, and Instagram accounts. Small chance you may find this , but if you do, and there’s one left you’d be willing to sell me I’d be forever grateful! BTW I am eternally greatful that you played Dead Souls. My dream came true. Best cover ever!