Sunday, March 07, 2010
Cheap Comics!!!
March 10th, 2010 - Customers affected by these cancellations are being offered $25 gift certificates. Like I said, wasn't that upset. Though it would'a been very cool to have all those thick-assed comic-books. Nice gesture, I think, and free stuff is always good.
March 9th, 2010 - My orders were canceled (except for Four Constables) as were those of many others.
"Unfortunately, due to a pricing error, we sold many more than expected. In fact, we completely sold out — we don't have any in stock right now, and we're not even sure if we'll be able to get more.
As a result, we've had to cancel your order. I realize this is disappointing news, and I'm so sorry for any inconvenience this causes.
You may want to check our website from time to time to see if this item is available. If anyone is selling it, you'll see a "More Buying Choices" box on the product detail page; if it's not available from any sellers, you might see an "Order it used" or "Alert me" link. "Order it used" allows you to place a pre-order for the item in case another seller lists the item for sale later. "Alert me" allows you to sign up so we can e-mail you when Amazon has stock available for purchase.
I'm sorry I don't have better news. We hope to see you again soon."
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Hmmm. Not as upset as I maybe should be? Those prices were way too good to be true....
March 8th, 2010 4:38-ish PM - Prices are back to normal, except for the Chinese titles near the bottom. Those will change too I'm sure.
These are mostly 400-800 page hardcover Omnibus collections, but I also found a couple of unrelated sets that had been sitting in my shopping cart reduced in price also. Dunno how long these prices are good for (Howard The Duck
was showing as out of stock but I was still able to order it).
The original link via Lightning Deals
The fist couple of titles there are regular graphic novels, and the rest Omnibus.
Plus a few others I was able to find, There, may be more...
Passed on this one. As of this writing$8.24 for more than a thousand pages, mostly stuff I don't wanna read, though.
I'm on the fence with this one. More Brubaker, but doing what he's reputed to do best, crime comics. Ordered this, as well.
March 9th, 2010 - My orders were canceled (except for Four Constables) as were those of many others.
"Unfortunately, due to a pricing error, we sold many more than expected. In fact, we completely sold out — we don't have any in stock right now, and we're not even sure if we'll be able to get more.
As a result, we've had to cancel your order. I realize this is disappointing news, and I'm so sorry for any inconvenience this causes.
You may want to check our website from time to time to see if this item is available. If anyone is selling it, you'll see a "More Buying Choices" box on the product detail page; if it's not available from any sellers, you might see an "Order it used" or "Alert me" link. "Order it used" allows you to place a pre-order for the item in case another seller lists the item for sale later. "Alert me" allows you to sign up so we can e-mail you when Amazon has stock available for purchase.
I'm sorry I don't have better news. We hope to see you again soon."
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Hmmm. Not as upset as I maybe should be? Those prices were way too good to be true....
March 8th, 2010 4:38-ish PM - Prices are back to normal, except for the Chinese titles near the bottom. Those will change too I'm sure.
These are mostly 400-800 page hardcover Omnibus collections, but I also found a couple of unrelated sets that had been sitting in my shopping cart reduced in price also. Dunno how long these prices are good for (Howard The Duck
was showing as out of stock but I was still able to order it).The original link via Lightning Deals
The fist couple of titles there are regular graphic novels, and the rest Omnibus.
Plus a few others I was able to find, There, may be more...
Passed on this one. As of this writing
Had to get this one. I've got most of the main issues from previous collections (hard cover and paperback), but not the annual. Price, right now, $14.99, normally 60-ish, I think.
I hear Brubaker's a good writer, and I'd been kinda interested to read his Captain America. Having major plot points becoming news, or in some cases well known was a bit of an obstacle. I like a little surprise, but I'm not buying the monthly floppies. Just not economically feasible. On the other hand, I can jump into this volume without worrying about what came before, cuz I kinda think I know. Today-ish this 464 page volume is$8.24
I hear Brubaker's a good writer, and I'd been kinda interested to read his Captain America. Having major plot points becoming news, or in some cases well known was a bit of an obstacle. I like a little surprise, but I'm not buying the monthly floppies. Just not economically feasible. On the other hand, I can jump into this volume without worrying about what came before, cuz I kinda think I know. Today-ish this 464 page volume is
I ordered the Brubaker Daredevil collection
from the Lightning Deals near the top of this post. Also priced at $8.24. Was hesistant about this too. After Frank Miller, I doubted there was any point to reading Daredevil anymore, so I didn't. However the price is right! I haven't yet jumped on the Bendis version, shown above. Now I have.
768 pages, $8.24, but I've spent enough money already and some old comics are a chore to read. Not a huge fan of some of these X-men books until later in the 1960s.
This one is tempting, though. I might regret not getting this.$14.99. Marie Severin did some decent work on some of those early Hulk stories.
No thanks.$14.99's a good price for more than 700 pages, though.
I was stupid not to add this to my first order. Corrected that mistake (placed in shopping cart at least). FF # 1-30, and Annual #1 for$8.24? Sheeeeeeeeeeit! Ordered.
I already had the first four volumes of Chinese Hero (Chung Wa Ying Hung also called Blood Sword), and had kept the set of Volumes 4-8 in my shopping cart for months. The $14.99 price is equal the current price of individual volumes.
$14.99 is only about ten bucks lower than what it had been for months, but still a good deal. Another one that I had been waiting to purchase. Though labeled volumes 1-3, this particular set follows previous volumes.
from the Lightning Deals near the top of this post. Also priced at 768 pages,
This one is tempting, though. I might regret not getting this.
No thanks.
I was stupid not to add this to my first order. Corrected that mistake (placed in shopping cart at least). FF # 1-30, and Annual #1 for
Labels: comics, good deal, online retailers, The Sell Out?
Thursday, March 04, 2010
A Bad Legal Week For Prince
Prince agrees to pay undisclosed damages to promoters for cancelling gig
Cute baby video wins battle against music label
Judge says 3121 perfume company can sue Prince
Cute baby video wins battle against music label
Judge says 3121 perfume company can sue Prince
Labels: Justice, music business, Prince, rules and regulations, youtube and other video
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Individual Rights Versus State Rights
C-SPAN Video Player - Cato Institute Discussion on States and the Right to Bear Arms
A fascinating presentation/discussion related, but not limited, to the current Supreme Court case looking at Chicago's gun ban.
Watched most of it yesterday on C-Span and watched quite a bit of it today as well. Must See TV!
A fascinating presentation/discussion related, but not limited, to the current Supreme Court case looking at Chicago's gun ban.
Watched most of it yesterday on C-Span and watched quite a bit of it today as well. Must See TV!
Labels: Awesome, civil rights, History, Justice, politics, right to bear arms, rules and regulations, society, Truth, tv, youtube and other video
Friday, February 26, 2010
New Prince Song - Cause And Effect
Nope. I don't like it at all.
Hmm, okay. Maybe a little. But for Prince? Ah, I guess he gets old just like everybody else. (March 1st, 2010)
Minnesota Public Radio
Fan reaction at Prince.org
Hmm, okay. Maybe a little. But for Prince? Ah, I guess he gets old just like everybody else. (March 1st, 2010)
Minnesota Public Radio
Fan reaction at Prince.org
Labels: Prince
Monday, February 22, 2010
Since When Does Science Require Faith?
Since the moment some of these guys wanted us to buy into man-made climate change.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
UUDDLRL (The Videogamer Anthem)
New video from Maja, from his great album, The Amalgam Project. Would like to see a new record, though.
February 23rd, 2010 - Turns out there is one. Been out for a while and is free at Reverbnation. Registration required. Bleach'd Out is inspired by the popular Anime (and Manga), Bleach. Haven't listened to it, yet (I have downloaded it), but the previews sound nice.
Labels: Awesome, music video, The Sell Out?, video games, youtube and other video
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Nausicaä Coming To Blu-Ray
Japan first, of course, then the U.S. (hopefully this year). Ponyo will be out in a couple of weeks. I'll get it if it's cheap enough, but it's my least favorite Miyazki film (not counting Panda Ko Panda). Totoro No Tonari (My Neighbor Totoro) is probably my favorite movie of all time, but it won't bother me to get some of his other classic films on Blu-Ray before that one. As long as I know they're coming.
Labels: Animation, Anime, Awesome, DVD, HDTV, japanese, movies, youtube and other video
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