Harbinger: The Beginning - Diamond Distribution - Canceled?

greg · Post by **greg** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 3:54 pm

D_N_G wrote:Looks like Amazon is now out, link has changed to a pre-order button

Amazon only enters a small quantity into their system inventory at a time...
I believe I saw the "only 4 copies left" note last Sunday night as well.

They will have more copies almost immediately...
so it's only a pre-order in the sense that their computer
isn't up-to-date all the time. There are plenty of books.

Here's the "official word":
http://www.valiantfans.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16683

Ricomortis · Post by **Ricomortis** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 3:59 pm

greg wrote:
D_N_G wrote:Looks like Amazon is now out, link has changed to a pre-order button
Amazon only enters a small quantity into their system inventory at a time...
I believe I saw the "only 4 copies left" note last Sunday night as well.

They will have more copies almost immediately...
so it's only a pre-order in the sense that their computer
isn't up-to-date all the time. There are plenty of books.

Here's the "official word":
http://www.valiantfans.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16683

D_N_G · Post by **D_N_G** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 4:00 pm

Thanks for the info! Will be sending my LCS the info about the Valiant Retailer Direct program

And... Looks like Amazon likes to send buyers into a frenzy

ckb · Post by **ckb** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 4:02 pm

greg wrote: There are plenty of books.

Given that Diamond probably just cancelled thousands of orders, I can't say I disagree.

greg · Post by **greg** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 4:33 pm

ckb wrote:
greg wrote: There are plenty of books.
Given that Diamond probably just cancelled thousands of orders, I can't say I disagree.

Yes, that and the fact that the book isn't going out of print anytime soon that I'm aware of.

ManofTheAtom · Post by **ManofTheAtom** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 4:44 pm

Here's my 4000 word opinion

jedimarley · Post by **jedimarley** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 4:45 pm

greg wrote:
ckb wrote:
greg wrote: There are plenty of books.
Given that Diamond probably just cancelled thousands of orders, I can't say I disagree.

Yes, that and the fact that the book isn't going out of print anytime soon that I'm aware of.

Laugh all you want Greg. least you have one. What about those who pre-ordered or even pre-payed through their LCS's or on-line dealers? What about them? Now they have to get a refund and buy through someone else? What if they're out of stock?

Diamond dropped VEI for a reason.

Who's to say that other outlets wont drop them?

Then what?

If I go into my LCS on Wednesday and they do not have it VEI might lose a customer.

Funny isn't it?

ManofTheAtom · Post by **ManofTheAtom** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 4:48 pm

jedimarley wrote:What about those who pre-ordered or even pre-payed through their LCS's or on-line dealers? What about them? Now they have to get a refund and buy through someone else? What if they're out of stock?

Brother J · Post by **Brother J** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 4:53 pm

I assume this means Barnes and Noble and any other online book sellers other than Amazon should still be getting their stock. Is that correct?

jedimarley · Post by **jedimarley** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 4:54 pm

Brother J wrote:I assume this means Barnes and Noble and any other online book sellers other than Amazon should still be getting their stock. Is that correct?

For now.

Daniel Jackson · Post by **Daniel Jackson** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 4:55 pm

What about DCBS? Am I going to have to reorder from them?

Cyberstrike · Post by **Cyberstrike** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 4:56 pm

StarBrand wrote:
Cyberstrike wrote:ARG!
CYBERSTRIKE,
I've got a copy coming for you through Amazon for the auction you won supporting Knightt's Cystic Fibrosis campaign.

StarBrand,
I was more mad for everyone else here who had order more than one copy and they weren't going to able to get them than mad that I wouldn't get one for myself, and although I still want the book but as long Knight gets the money for CF Foundation then I'm happy.

ManofTheAtom · Post by **ManofTheAtom** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 4:58 pm

I ordered two copies through MailorderComics, who orders their stuff from Diamond.

I just emailed them Walter's post, but I doubt they'll use this new service. They didn't do it for Future Comics.

I'd like to have gotten an HC, but it's not looking likely.

Ordering from Amazon, B&N, and any of those guys is extremely cost prohibiting due to how much they charge for shipping printed matter to Hellxico.

jedimarley · Post by **jedimarley** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 4:59 pm

Daniel Jackson wrote:What about DCBS? Am I going to have to reorder from them?

" Valiant Retailer Direct "

Will they deal with them?

tssgery · Post by **tssgery** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 5:06 pm

jedimarley wrote:
Daniel Jackson wrote:What about DCBS? Am I going to have to reorder from them?
" Valiant Retailer Direct "

Will they deal with them?

I just sent an email to DCBS asking them... will post the answer when I get one.

Daniel Jackson · Post by **Daniel Jackson** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 5:07 pm

jedimarley wrote:
Daniel Jackson wrote:What about DCBS? Am I going to have to reorder from them?
" Valiant Retailer Direct "

Will they deal with them?

I don't have a clue, guess we'll find out. I really thought I had my bases covered on this one. Two from DCBS and one from my LCS (at a much higher price) just to promote Valiant.

Daniel Jackson · Post by **Daniel Jackson** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 5:08 pm

tssgery wrote:
jedimarley wrote:
Daniel Jackson wrote:What about DCBS? Am I going to have to reorder from them?
" Valiant Retailer Direct "

Will they deal with them?
I just sent an email to DCBS asking them... will post the answer when I get one.

Cool, hope they respond quickly.

daydreamscomics · Post by **daydreamscomics** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 5:10 pm

if anyone needs a copy:

viewtopic.php?t=16685

tssgery · Post by **tssgery** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 5:10 pm

Daniel Jackson wrote:
tssgery wrote:
jedimarley wrote:
Daniel Jackson wrote:What about DCBS? Am I going to have to reorder from them?
" Valiant Retailer Direct "

Will they deal with them?
I just sent an email to DCBS asking them... will post the answer when I get one.
Cool, hope they respond quickly.

I really don't expect an answer until tomorrow.

ManofTheAtom · Post by **ManofTheAtom** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 5:11 pm

daydreamscomics wrote:if anyone needs a copy:

viewtopic.php?t=16685

I was getting a discount with MOC that allowed me to order two copies.

At 25 dollars a piece plus increased shipping for being in Hellxico, I can't take this offer.

Daniel Jackson · Post by **Daniel Jackson** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 5:12 pm

tssgery wrote:
Daniel Jackson wrote:
tssgery wrote:
jedimarley wrote:
Daniel Jackson wrote:What about DCBS? Am I going to have to reorder from them?
" Valiant Retailer Direct "

Will they deal with them?
I just sent an email to DCBS asking them... will post the answer when I get one.
Cool, hope they respond quickly.
I really don't expect an answer until tomorrow.

Yeah, it's probably too late for a response now, but I wish I knew so I could make up my mind whether to order a couple from Amazon or not.

daydreamscomics · Post by **daydreamscomics** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 5:15 pm

ManofTheAtom wrote:
daydreamscomics wrote:if anyone needs a copy:

viewtopic.php?t=16685
I was getting a discount with MOC that allowed me to order two copies.

At 25 dollars a piece plus increased shipping for being in Hellxico, I can't take this offer.

what was your order total with shipping from MOC? if they bail on you and i can match it, i will.

tssgery · Post by **tssgery** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 5:15 pm

Daniel Jackson wrote:
tssgery wrote:
Daniel Jackson wrote:
tssgery wrote:
jedimarley wrote:
Daniel Jackson wrote:What about DCBS? Am I going to have to reorder from them?
" Valiant Retailer Direct "

Will they deal with them?
I just sent an email to DCBS asking them... will post the answer when I get one.
Cool, hope they respond quickly.
I really don't expect an answer until tomorrow.

Yeah, it's probably too late for a response now, but I wish I knew so I could make up my mind whether to order a couple from Amazon or not.

Realistically, there have been enough copies printed to cover all the pre-orders. Even if Amazon is the ONLY place to get them, they'll be able to fill orders/re-order/etc... for a while.

I would be completely surprised if a day or two makes a difference.

ManofTheAtom · Post by **ManofTheAtom** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 5:21 pm

daydreamscomics wrote:what was your order total with shipping from MOC? if they bail on you and i can match it, i will.

It was 25% discount, so for the two HCs they charged me $37.42 ($18.71 for each).

As for shipping, they charged me $36.55 for an order of 65 comics, which included those two hcs, one from Marvel, and Previews (I mention that in case weight is an issue).

Daniel Jackson · Post by **Daniel Jackson** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 5:23 pm

tssgery wrote:
Daniel Jackson wrote:
tssgery wrote:
Daniel Jackson wrote:
tssgery wrote:
jedimarley wrote: " Valiant Retailer Direct "

Will they deal with them?
I just sent an email to DCBS asking them... will post the answer when I get one.
Cool, hope they respond quickly.
I really don't expect an answer until tomorrow.

Yeah, it's probably too late for a response now, but I wish I knew so I could make up my mind whether to order a couple from Amazon or not.
Realistically, there have been enough copies printed to cover all the pre-orders. Even if Amazon is the ONLY place to get them, they'll be able to fill orders/re-order/etc... for a while.

I would be completely surprised if a day or two makes a difference.

Let's hope so anyway. DCBS and Amazon had the best discount of anyone. I would hate to have to pay full retail for three books if I don't have to. Especially since I ordered them waaay in advance.