used DCC gold at Acoustic Sounds...

My understanding was that a sizable collection was sold to them about a week ago....

 

What's odd is that the many titles (including most that are left) are priced at about fair market value, or a bit higher. Seems like about a dozen or so were priced extremely low compared to going rates.

 

"Hello,
Thanks very much for your order but the sales for the used Gold CD's exceeded our wildest imagination and we have already sold out of the items you requested. I'm terribly sorry we were unable to fulfill your request. I look forward to possibly serving you in the future.
Thanks once again,
Lessa
"

 

This should be fun...

 

Ah, the mind of the collector....

 

Per the website, they cancelled my Deep Purple Made in Japan and Beach Boys Endless Summer but the rest of the order is at the warehouse "being packaged for shipment" so hopefully I'll get Spirit of America at least...

 

Yeah, I got the same email. I wonder what time the cds began getting listed on the Acoustic Sounds website? Craig posted his note at 11:18 pm, I ordered five gold cds at 11:27 pm and got absolutely nothing!

 

yep, mine are cancelled as well.

oh well!

 

A Night At The Opera for $125? Maybe I should sell them the one I bought at FYE a couple of weeks ago and paid $19.99 for... well actually I used a coupon so it was $10.80. Came with the slipcase too.

Well, you're better off with the regular Capitol version of Spirit Of America, because of substitutions made on the DCC version.

 

Means I should be getting the cancellation email n-e minute now...



-s1m0n-

 

The times above are EST. I received an Acoustic Sounds newsletter email at 6:06 pm PST (9:06 pm EST), and it contained the link to this DCC gold CD sale.

I didn't actually click on the link until about 8 pm PST, so it was up at least two hours prior to my posting this thread. And likely many hours (if not days) prior to that.

My guess is that the DCC gold CDs were sitting on their site for sale most of the day on Monday.

As of this writing, the available titles at that link is down to 43 Products.

Craig.

 

I got the email too:

Hello,Thanks very much for your order but the sales for the used Gold CD's exceeded our wildest imagination and we have already sold out of the items you requested. I'm terribly sorry we were unable to fulfill your request. I look forward to possibly serving you in the future.Thanks once again,

Hey, Acoustic Sounds, here's an idea - take the $$$ you made off this sale and hire a web designer so that, once a product is sold out, it's removed from the web page (or says it's sold out) so you won't frustrate tons of potential customers. This is e-commerce 101 folks. What a concept, huh?

 

It's not a web designer issue. It's a problem of the backend system that the website is based on. But your general point is still valid.

It's unfortunate that they've got a beta version of their new front-end makeover out there, but they apparently didn't think to fix a fundamental back-end flaw in how orders are processed, so that the status of items can be updated in real time as orders are placed. (Or maybe they thought about doing it but decided not to for some reason?)

In fact, I think they could really boost sales of their out-of-print/used items if the displayed "## available at this price" on each product page. If the number is low enough, that would be sure to encourage someone who's on the fence about adding the item to their cart and buying it that moment, rather than waiting and risking a sellout.

Whether they display the number of items available, they at least should do this: If available stock drops down to "0," the status of the product should immediately change from "In stock" to "Sold out." (And available stock should only be subtracted after the customer does all of the following: adds item to cart, checks out, payment is processed and approved.)

Craig.

 

I didn't even notice the link at the bottom of the newsletter. It's not a big ad like the last time.

Hopefully you guys got a couple you were looking for

 

So you're the one who actually GOT "Ringo"? When did you order? I put in my order right around 11:20 EDT Monday and I was denied.

Methinks I was the first SHF person to shoot for it, but not the first person overall - someone would've found it through other means and not just here.

Still pretty disappointing since "Ringo" is the only DCC I don't have but REALLY want!

 

I got a copy of Sonny Rollins Tenor Madness for $50. Been looking for that one!

 

My order just arrived, with 3 of the 5 DCC golds I ordered all in the box. The CDs all looked good and came in the DCC slipcases. None appear to have been cut-outs either. Wish I'd have been a bit quicker on the draw for the Beach Boys Endless Summer and Deep Purple Live but I'm content...

 

Glad others on these forums got some good deals!

It still stings a bit that I let the cat out of the bag without pouncing on it myself first (that's an ugly, mangled metaphor ), but I console myself with the happiness of others.

Craig.

 

You're a stand-up guy, Craig. Even though I was a few minutes late to the party to end up with anything, I appreciate your heads-up on the deal.

 

Which ones did you get? I'm hoping my Sonny Rollins arrives today.

 

As noted at page 1 of this thread, I received Sinatra Duets II (seems far less common than Duets I), Blues Hoot, and Beach Boys Spirit of America.

 

I don't know if it was mentioned, but many of the discs pictured appear to be shrinkwrapped. However, the booklets are showing through the die-cut windows. That suggests reseals.

 

Good pick up!

Looks like my first order was cancelled but the second shipped. It includes one DCC (Elton John Hits) and a bunch of other gold discs. Should arrive today or tomorrow. Good stuff, thanks OP

-s1m0n-

 

The site said they were used and never claimed they were sealed. Mine had the wrap on the slipcovers but were all open.