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Post by Rich on Jul 23, 2008 11:24:01 GMT
So how many copies of this are we going to be selling?
I hope it's a few more than LO:) I saw James O's copy of LO recently and it was the first time I'd seen it since Transforce.
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jul 23, 2008 11:43:46 GMT
There will be 100 copies printed (though two have already been set aside one for Karl and one for Martin).
Speak not to me about the LO fiasco - HOW THE FUCK DO YOU LOSE 100 BOOKS? HOW?
Andy
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Post by grahamthomson on Jul 23, 2008 12:24:05 GMT
I still haven't forgiven Parcelfarce for that blunder.
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jul 23, 2008 14:15:17 GMT
It leaves me frothing at the mouth some days.
Andy
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Post by Rich on Jul 23, 2008 19:29:00 GMT
You'd better set another copy aside for me, I'm not going home without my own fanzine again!
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Post by The Doctor on Jul 24, 2008 9:45:29 GMT
I still have LO nightmares.
100 copies may sound a lot but they'll go. We burned through all 100 copies of Last of the Great Arks 1 & 2 last time at AA. All the copies of Ruined Empire cleared as well and that was about 100-ish too.
-Ralph
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jul 25, 2008 11:51:12 GMT
You'd better set another copy aside for me, I'm not going home without my own fanzine again! Oh no worries, anyone who did work for it will get a copy (by hook or by crook). As it stands today is a day of paranoia as I have a follow up call to the printers to make sure things are proceeding apace. Although according to Royal Mail's website the dvd sent first class recorded on tuesday before lunch has not been marked as received. Needless to say right now I have no problems with bowel movements save for the fact I am shitting bricks. Andy |
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Post by The Doctor on Jul 25, 2008 12:04:32 GMT
If Royal Mail have lost the dvd and fucked up another fanzine, I am going to lose it. Though nowhere near as much as Andy, I suspect.
-Ralph
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jul 25, 2008 12:33:55 GMT
It means using the original proof (which isn't the end of the world but I will do a smaller second run for Matt and Gav as they are the two whose work is affected - we lose a bit of the edge on one of Matt's pages and a word and some edges on Gav's) and chances are having to get the mags couriered to the venue on the day. And if RM have indeed lost the disc I am going to have the mother of all falling down moments this afternoon I can tell you.
Andy
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Post by grahamthomson on Jul 25, 2008 12:35:09 GMT
Must. Kill. Royal. Mail.
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Post by kayevcee on Jul 25, 2008 13:26:59 GMT
Is there no way to transmit the new files electronically? In these days of broadband, Rapidshare etc there must be some way. Isn't there?
-Nick
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Post by The Doctor on Jul 25, 2008 15:08:27 GMT
Please tell me Royal Mail have not lost the disc.
-Ralph
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jul 25, 2008 15:34:57 GMT
Is there no way to transmit the new files electronically? In these days of broadband, Rapidshare etc there must be some way. Isn't there? -Nick Not with the size of file involved. Also electronic copies being sent increases the chances of the files corrupting. Andy |
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jul 25, 2008 15:36:29 GMT
Please tell me Royal Mail have not lost the disc. -Ralph No the bastards have went one better. They ripped the recorded delivery sticker off the envelope and sent it standard mail. FUCKING CUNTS!!!!!!!!! Spoke to the printers and the books will be couriered to me on Thursday to ensure I get them. naturally I will believe that when I have the books in my hand. Cue a few more days of worry and paranoia. Andy |
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Post by The Doctor on Jul 25, 2008 15:39:42 GMT
Hmmm, I was about to power down the Rail Gun but with that bit of wankery I think Royal Mail need taken down with a few Quantum Bullets.
I take it you will be complaining, Andu? Saying as they did not provide the service you paid for?
Still at least they didn't lose the DVD. There is that.
-Ralph
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jul 25, 2008 15:40:57 GMT
Oh yes indeed. I will be preparing a missive on Monday. Right now my priorities for the weekend are - tonight have a drink, saturday - work, bbq, drink, sunday work and then relax.
Andy
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Post by Rich on Jul 25, 2008 18:41:58 GMT
That is such shoddy service it's untrue.
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jul 25, 2008 22:55:56 GMT
That's the Royal Mail for you. When you are a barely accountable monopoly you can fuck people over and get away with it.
Looking forward to drafting the volatile missive on Monday.
Andy
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Post by Mark_Stevenson on Jul 26, 2008 14:53:12 GMT
Unbelievable. Keep us posted, Andy.
Mx
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2008 16:45:20 GMT
I had a similar problem with Royal Mail a few months ago. I sold an item on Ebay and sent it off to the buyer but it took them well over a month to receive it. During that time the buyer sent messages to me asking for a refund and whatnot and I was begining to think that due to RM's incompetence I was going to lose an item and the money for it.
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Post by Rich on Jul 27, 2008 21:38:57 GMT
I was told by a former postie that postmen regularly rip the recorded delivery sticker off and that recorded delivery is a complete waste of time - the view he said that lots of them take is: all it gets you is a signature. And if the sticker's 'fallen' off? Well, what a shame, but at least you don't have to knock on the door.
Good, huh?!
He said that special delivery is the only thing worth a damn.
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jul 27, 2008 21:54:43 GMT
That sort of thing makes my blood boil. If you can't be arsed doing your job then get another fucking one.
Andy
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Post by grahamthomson on Jul 28, 2008 8:52:08 GMT
And yet, if we were to kick the nearest postman in the bollocks* we would be the ones to get in trouble.
Or low-hanging labia, let's not be sexist.
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jul 30, 2008 14:17:31 GMT
Just about to make the phone call to confirm all will be a go for Thursday.
Andy
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jul 30, 2008 14:32:07 GMT
Just spoke to the printers. Packed and sent out and will be with me tomorrow HOOOFUCKINGRAH! Apparently there was even a last minute snafu as they got the page orders wrong but the eagle eyed Chris Walton (who was responsible for the book) spotted it and sorted it out. So if anyone is looking for fanzines being printed in the future I know Graham has been previously been the port of call and has done an excellent job but if he's unable to oblige then www.bookprintinguk.com get my thumbs up. Andy |
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Post by The Doctor on Jul 30, 2008 14:34:18 GMT
And look at the time stamp of when you found out - 3:32pm! The holy number strikes again!
-Ralph
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Post by Rich on Jul 30, 2008 19:02:41 GMT
Wow, this is just like the Da Vinci code! And that film with Jim Carey that I didn't see because everybody said was terrible!!
Anyway. Hurrah for Andy and his priniting Pixies!
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Post by The Doctor on Jul 31, 2008 12:54:56 GMT
They have arrived.
-Ralph
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Post by Mark_Stevenson on Jul 31, 2008 13:14:15 GMT
Let the party begin...
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Post by grahamthomson on Jul 31, 2008 13:24:28 GMT
Let's not party until they're safely in Birmingham!
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