Barnes and Noble 40% off selected classical

Well, I contacted B&N regarding incorrect disc (CD instead of SACD), they shipped a replacement that i received in a week...

The replacement was, wait for it... the same exact incorrect CD version!

There is a UPC sticker on the outside wrapping of the disc; It has the correct SACD UPC.

BUT, if one peels the applied SACD UPC sticker, it reveals the correct plain vanilla CD-only UPC printed on the disc itself.

I tried to explain this the first time to the B&N rep., he assured me he would contact the shipping warehouse and straighten out the problem; and I would receive the correct SACD version. WRONG!

I just called B&N for the second time today; Spoke to and explained the situation to another rep. who assured me he would contact the shipping warehouse and straighten out the problem; and I would receive the correct SACD version. OKAY, we'll see.!

Call me cynical, but...

I'll let ya know...

 

Weird that the CD would have a sticker with the SACD UPC. What's that about?

 

Didn't that happen with the ABKCO Stones reissues - the digipak SACDs got replaced with jewelcase CDs with the same UPC?

 

I think so. Other ABKCO releases as well ... the Sam Cooke and The Animals anthologies IIRC.

 

Well, par for the course at B&N, after two unsuccessful attempts and 2-3 weeks, I received the following e-mail regarding said SACD:


"Unfortunately, the item from your order titled "Volodos Plays Liszt" is
out of stock therefore; we are not able to check the item and send a
replacement.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Sincerely,
Sheena
Customer Service Representative
Barnes & Noble"


That's it...

No mention whatsoever of reimbursement for the SACD disc which I haven't received.

Now I have to call them again, for the third time, in order to get my money back.


I reiterate my original, unchanged opinion; B&N really are the pits...

 

My order has shipped; fingers crossed that it's actually SACDs

 

Just took a look at bn.com & see this sale is going on again (usually happens this time of year). Might pick up a few more Living Stereo SACDs.

 

What are your best Living Stereo SACD recommendations in this sale? Thanks in advance.

 

At six bucks, or so, a pop, ya can't go wrong with any of 'em. Do not think they are being produced anymore. I have the entire run & a player.

 

Agree with TeacFan. You can't go wrong with any at this price. But if I had to pick favorites I'd pick Spain, Leontyne Price, Madama Butterfly, Julian Bream, Scherezade, Heifetz Bach Double.

 

All of them. No kidding

 

It's like bobbing for water - ya can't miss.

 

Aren't these Living Stereo SACD's OOP now? Why are they so cheap everywhere if they are of such great sound quality?

Baffles the mind!