T.D. Posted December 18, 2021 Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 Some years ago when Mosaic first farmed out their shipping, I got shipped the wrong item. Problem rectified, of course, but I had to e-mail Scott and go through some hassle. Not eager to be part of another shakedown cruise, so holding off for now. Another reason: I always use Paypal with Mosaic because I don't trust their security, which makes preorder less attractive because charge occurs immediately rather than upon shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster_Ties Posted December 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 Good point. Nobody has to pre-order. In fact, this is the very first Mosaic set I’ve ever preordered — because for years I normally would wait until something I wanted got on the “running low” list — at which point I would order every single thing they had that I wanted (then), in order to save a ton on shipping. So I’d only order anything at all from Mosaic about once every 4 years or so, but they were pretty big orders ($400-$500, once even more than that even, iirc) — for which my “per item” shipping costs were about $1-$2 per item. I just wanted to get in line quick as I could, because I’m pretty damn excited about this set — as much as any Mosaic ever, save for the Andrew Hill Blue Note Select (which is my all-time most anticipated Mosaic ever). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.D. Posted December 18, 2021 Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 7 minutes ago, Rooster_Ties said: Good point. Nobody has to pre-order. In fact, this is the very first Mosaic set I’ve ever preordered — because for years I normally would wait until something I wanted got on the “running low” list — at which point I would order every single thing they had that I wanted (then), in order to save a ton on shipping. So I’d only order anything at all from Mosaic about once every 4 years or so, but they were pretty big orders ($400-$500, once even more than that even, iirc) — for which my “per item” shipping costs were about $1-$2 per item. I just wanted to get in line quick as I could, because I’m pretty damn excited about this set — as much as any Mosaic ever, save for the Andrew Hill Blue Note Select (which is my all-time most anticipated Mosaic ever). Just as excited (the announcement stunned me), but I'm patient. And I've acquired so darned many recordings since Covid hit (compensating for unavailability of other forms of entertainment ) that there's plenty to listen to... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted December 18, 2021 Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 5 minutes ago, Rooster_Ties said: ... I'm pretty damn excited about this set... Totally, the first really exciting Mosaic in longer than I can remember! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster_Ties Posted December 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 7 minutes ago, JSngry said: Totally, the first really exciting Mosaic in longer than I can remember! Hell, I almost wonder if this could ending up being THE(?) most historically significant Mosaic yet. Hard to tell, not having heard it yet — but on paper, it does seem to have that potential. Maybe? (Cart before horse? Check!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverM Posted December 18, 2021 Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 There is only one international shipping rate now, at 25$, versus two previously. Does anyone know if it is with USPS or UPS? I used to favor the USPS slower option, more economical (rarely any taxes on arrival) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster_Ties Posted December 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 21 hours ago, JSngry said: I've not yet received an email. Btw, meant to ask, spam folder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted December 18, 2021 Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 First place I looked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmonahan Posted December 18, 2021 Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 I can't remember the last time i *didn't* preorder one. Never been a problem yet...knock on wood! gregmo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kh1958 Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 I received a confirmatory email this morning, stating that they will be shipping next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles65 Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 1 hour ago, kh1958 said: I received a confirmatory email this morning, stating that they will be shipping next week. So did I. Except here in Europe it is already evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 I got this notice in today's Mosaic Gazette email: Thank You! We have had a very strong response for the preorder and we are on schedule to begin shipping next week. The warehouse is prepping but it will take at least a few days to ship all the orders. You should have received an order confirmation which sometimes ends up in spam folder. In addition the order status may show on hold (credit card order) or processing (PayPal payment). All orders will show as processing when we charge your credit card. Still don't have the confirmation email (yes, checked the spam folder), but at least the status nomenclature has been explained. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted December 20, 2021 Report Share Posted December 20, 2021 This is one I will wait on, not a critical buy for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjzee Posted December 20, 2021 Report Share Posted December 20, 2021 I wonder what is Larry Kart's opinion about this set? He's very knowledgeable about Tristano, and wrote the notes for Mosaic's Tristano-Konitz-Marsh box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Kart Posted December 20, 2021 Report Share Posted December 20, 2021 Haven't heard it yet. Have preordered it and am looking forward to it with much anticipation. Scott said that the wire recorder sound on the eariiest material isn't the greatest but later on the sound is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasing the Korean Posted December 20, 2021 Report Share Posted December 20, 2021 Damn, I might have to buy my first Mosaic box. Bastards! I generally don't like Mosaic's presentations, but in this case, they have no existing albums to destroy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John L Posted December 20, 2021 Report Share Posted December 20, 2021 36 minutes ago, Teasing the Korean said: I generally don't like Mosaic's presentations, but in this case, they have no existing albums to destroy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tranemonk Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 (edited) Weird but pleasant news. I was checking my order status on this set which had still said "processing," when I got a text from UPS that my Mosaic records box will be delivered tomorrow... Interesting. A nice little Christmas present for myself... Edited December 23, 2021 by tranemonk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free For All Posted December 24, 2021 Report Share Posted December 24, 2021 Shipping email received. Really looking forward to this one! Happy holidays everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted December 24, 2021 Report Share Posted December 24, 2021 I got a shipping email as well! Happy Holidays to all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster_Ties Posted December 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2021 2 hours ago, Free For All said: Shipping email received. Really looking forward to this one! Happy holidays everyone! Paul! How the hell are you?! It's been like 5 years. Good to have you back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bebopbob Posted December 24, 2021 Report Share Posted December 24, 2021 Lennie arrived - Set 0009 of 5000! A New Year full of new music ! Thanks Mosaic and happy holidays to all. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Dryden Posted December 27, 2021 Report Share Posted December 27, 2021 My cot is due tomorrow… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost of miles Posted December 27, 2021 Report Share Posted December 27, 2021 Still waiting for my shipping notice--excited for others that their sets are starting to arrive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kh1958 Posted December 28, 2021 Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 Mine arrived yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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