John B Posted February 6, 2004 Report Posted February 6, 2004 What is the best deal that would also allow you to fulfill your obligation to buy one full price disc? Is there any "buy one get some # free deal" that comes around? I also got notification that BMG will be shipping the correct discs and I can keep the wrong ones I received earlier. Surprisingly, someone already picked up the Shakira disc when I listed it for sale. Quote
dig dis Posted February 6, 2004 Report Posted February 6, 2004 If you can wait long enough, you will eventually get a "buy one get three free" deall. It may take several months to get there. Quote
ghost of miles Posted February 6, 2004 Report Posted February 6, 2004 Yes, I usually wait until there's at least a "buy one, get two free" offer. It works out quite nicely in terms of money spent. Quote
Aggie87 Posted February 8, 2004 Report Posted February 8, 2004 John - When I originally fulfilled my membership obligation, it was with a 3 disc box set that was on sale. Since its sale price was greater than the regular price of a single disc, they let me use it as my "one at regular price" requirement. You might look into that and see if any of the inexpensive box sets that you may have your eyes on would fulfill your requirement. -Erik Quote
John B Posted February 9, 2004 Report Posted February 9, 2004 John - When I originally fulfilled my membership obligation, it was with a 3 disc box set that was on sale. Since its sale price was greater than the regular price of a single disc, they let me use it as my "one at regular price" requirement. You might look into that and see if any of the inexpensive box sets that you may have your eyes on would fulfill your requirement. -Erik Erik - Great idea! I'll have to browse the site tomorrow. Quote
Big Al Posted February 9, 2004 Author Report Posted February 9, 2004 Heck yeah! I did that with the Grant Green RETROSPECTIVE! Quote
scottb Posted February 11, 2004 Report Posted February 11, 2004 Anybody else having trouble with their SHOPPING CART on the BMG site? I can browse and navigate around the site but when I go to my Shopping Cart it is a blank page. It's been doing this for several days and I keep waiting for it to correct itself but so far no dice. I've got some free ones coming and I can't see my cart to order them! I NEED MY FREE DISCS!! Quote
street singer Posted February 11, 2004 Report Posted February 11, 2004 Anybody else having trouble with their SHOPPING CART on the BMG site? Have you tried emailing BMG about this? They're usually pretty responsive - it might take them a couple of days but they will get back with you. I haven't ordered anything in a few weeks so I haven't experienced this problem myself... Quote
Muskrat Ramble Posted February 11, 2004 Report Posted February 11, 2004 Ghost of Miles, thanks for the clearance updates. Please keep them coming. Quote
ghost of miles Posted February 11, 2004 Report Posted February 11, 2004 Ghost of Miles, thanks for the clearance updates. Please keep them coming. No prob. I had just picked up the Henderson as one of my freebies for re-joining a couple of months ago--hope somebody else can nab it for the cheap price now and use their freebie pick for another! Right now I'm listening to JUKEBOX ELLA, which I also got by cashing in some of my free vouchers. If you wait long enough, BMG nearly always gets the Ella Verve re-issues. Quote
GA Russell Posted February 12, 2004 Report Posted February 12, 2004 Nowadays, it seems like Ella is the only Verve they get! Or maybe Ella is the only artist they're issueing. I remember it wasn't that long ago when Verve was the Label of the Year in the Downbeat readers' poll. Quote
Muskrat Ramble Posted February 12, 2004 Report Posted February 12, 2004 Looks like BMG only has about half the Ella songbook sets. (They have the big complete box set, but that's only at full price.) Did they have the others already and sell out of those, or do you all expect them to get those in some day? Quote
GA Russell Posted February 12, 2004 Report Posted February 12, 2004 Muskrat, I think I've touched upon this above (it's a long thread!), but anyway...It's my belief that in regard to jazz that BMG doesn't pick up anything that was released more than a year ago. Similarly, if BMG picks up an item by an artist, it won't be picking up a previously released item by that artist. This is just my observation - no inside knowledge here. Quote
street singer Posted February 12, 2004 Report Posted February 12, 2004 (edited) Similarly, if BMG picks up an item by an artist, it won't be picking up a previously released item by that artist. I have, on a few occasions, noticed BMG stocking a newer version of an item they previously had. For instance, Dexter Gordon's 'Go'. I purchased the old McMaster version of this when they had it in their Clearance section. A few months later, they received the RVG edition. Another example would be Art Blakey's 'Night at Birdland' (I forget which of the two volumes it was...). For a while, they actually had both the McMaster version and the RVG at the same time...for the same price, no less! Edited February 12, 2004 by street singer Quote
John B Posted February 12, 2004 Report Posted February 12, 2004 Similarly, if BMG picks up an item by an artist, it won't be picking up a previously released item by that artist. I have, on a few occasions, noticed BMG stocking a newer version of an item they previously had. For instance, Dexter Gordon's 'Go'. I purchased the old McMaster version of this when they had it in their Clearance section. A few months later, they received the RVG edition. Another example would be Art Blakey's 'Night at Birdland' (I forget which of the two volumes it was...). For a while, they actually had both the McMaster version and the RVG at the same time...for the same price, no less! I don't know if this is still the case but, a while back, they were charging more for the original two disc set of Bitches Brew than for the Complete four disc set. I never understood that one. Quote
Tjazz Posted February 12, 2004 Report Posted February 12, 2004 Looks like BMG only has about half the Ella songbook sets. (They have the big complete box set, but that's only at full price.) Did they have the others already and sell out of those, or do you all expect them to get those in some day? BMG sold the complete box set for about $80 (with tax, shipping - about $115) about 1 1/2 years ago. Every so often the box sets are discounted. Quote
Aggie87 Posted February 12, 2004 Report Posted February 12, 2004 I don't know if this is still the case but, a while back, they were charging more for the original two disc set of Bitches Brew than for the Complete four disc set. I never understood that one. It is apparently still the case, at least if you purchase BB at it's "normal" 2 disc price of $27.98. The 4 disc box has an everyday sale price of $23.99. My current offer is "Unlimited $4.99 cds", so the 2 disc BB is currently $9.98, plus s/h. Quote
GregK Posted February 14, 2004 Report Posted February 14, 2004 Muskrat, I think I've touched upon this above (it's a long thread!), but anyway...It's my belief that in regard to jazz that BMG doesn't pick up anything that was released more than a year ago. Similarly, if BMG picks up an item by an artist, it won't be picking up a previously released item by that artist. This is just my observation - no inside knowledge here. This isn't even close to being correct. They recently added the Buffalo Springfield box set, which was released 3 years ago. They also added a Son Volt disc, originally released in 1996, and the I-10 chronicles, originally released around '99. These are original issues, not reissues. Quote
GA Russell Posted February 15, 2004 Report Posted February 15, 2004 It's my belief that in regard to jazz that BMG doesn't pick up anything that was released more than a year ago... This is just my observation - no inside knowledge here. This isn't even close to being correct. They recently added the Buffalo Springfield box set, which was released 3 years ago. They also added a Son Volt disc, originally released in 1996, and the I-10 chronicles, originally released around '99. These are original issues, not reissues. I made it clear I was talking about jazz. Neither the Buffalo Springfield nor Son Volt nor I-10 Chronicles were listed among the Jazz new selections, which is the source of my observations. Quote
GregK Posted February 16, 2004 Report Posted February 16, 2004 I made it clear I was talking about jazz. Neither the Buffalo Springfield nor Son Volt nor I-10 Chronicles were listed among the Jazz new selections, which is the source of my observations. woops!!! my mistake!!! Quote
Tjazz Posted February 16, 2004 Report Posted February 16, 2004 (edited) New additions: Sam Rivers : Fushia Swing Song Larry Young : Mother Ship Charlie Rouse : Bossa Nova Bacchanal Charlie Parker : Verve Masters (3CD) Chicago : Box set (5 CDs/ 1 DVD) Mary Chapin Carpenter : Essential Eagles : Very Best of (2 CD) Al Green : I Can't Stop Beth Orton : The other side of Daybreak Tom Petty : Live at the Olympic: Last Dj & More (CD/DVD combo) Neil Young & Crazy Horse : Greendale (CD/DVD combo) Randy Travis : Worship & Faith Dwight Yoakam : In Other Words Jay-Z : The Black Album Edited February 16, 2004 by Tjazz Quote
Tjazz Posted February 16, 2004 Report Posted February 16, 2004 60% off with no shipping/handling charges. You will have to pay taxes. code: B4ODS8 expires 2/17/04 (the third digit is not a zero) Quote
Big Al Posted February 16, 2004 Author Report Posted February 16, 2004 Larry Young : Mother Ship Drat! Oh well, it was still worth paying full price! Quote
Man with the Golden Arm Posted February 16, 2004 Report Posted February 16, 2004 Never been a member of BMG but is there some sort of "buddy link" that gives a deal to a member who brings in a newbie? Would hate to sign on without sharing da luv. Quote
street singer Posted February 16, 2004 Report Posted February 16, 2004 Never been a member of BMG but is there some sort of "buddy link" that gives a deal to a member who brings in a newbie? Would hate to sign on without sharing da luv. I can sign you up, if interested. Tried sending a PM but received a 'Mail Failed' message. Let me know! Quote
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