Vinyl Me Please (store, exclusives, swaps, etc)

[Memo]

Bon Iver is back in stock. They tweeted out that they didn’t know how big their order was (they advertised 1000, but even I knew it was 1500 because that’s what Justin Vernon tweeted out about each of the 4 variants). Lol.

Just goes to show how they really don't have a grasp at what they're doing...

 

[Jeff Lerner]

Bon Iver I,I, more copies available

Hey all-- Turns out that our order for Bon Iver records was actually 1500, not 1000, so we have extra copies up now in the store if you missed out. Shouts to the guy in a thread for raising the flag; we realized there were more thanks to that.

They have lost all semblance of professionalism

 

[radiodead]

I don’t get it. How can you not know how much you have of that? It’s obviously an incredibly popular record by a big time indie artist? But just in general for any exclusive? How is there that kind of breakdown of information?

 

[spilledleche]

Bon Iver I,I, more copies available

Hey all-- Turns out that our order for Bon Iver records was actually 1500, not 1000, so we have extra copies up now in the store if you missed out. Shouts to the guy in a thread for raising the flag; we realized there were more thanks to that.

They have lost all semblance of professionalism

it's real cool when brands are just straight up drunk. glad to be a part of this with all of you #blessed

 

[gaporter]

Bon Iver I,I, more copies available

Hey all-- Turns out that our order for Bon Iver records was actually 1500, not 1000, so we have extra copies up now in the store if you missed out. Shouts to the guy in a thread for raising the flag; we realized there were more thanks to that.

They have lost all semblance of professionalism

So is the implication here they somehow had 500 copies of an album in their inventory and didn't know?

 

[mdmost]

Mr. VMP, after very careful consideration, sir, I've come to the conclusion that your new inventory management system sucks.

 

[spilledleche]

So is the implication here they somehow had 500 copies of an album in their inventory and didn't know?

it points to failures in their entire supply chain. Someone ordered and paid for 1500, not 1000. They then advertised and sold the product as if it was 1000, thus limiting their intake by 500 times however much profit they make per copy.

Then their inventory numbers were off because they "found" an extra 500. It's phenomenally bad to do this and probably points to financial mismanagement across the board.

Or they just pressed more copies and lied about it. Take your pick...

 

[spilledleche]

so I can only speak to the direct inventory management experience I have, but you basically want your inventory to be within a variance of 2-5% for item count and value. On this one item alone, they are way off and I can't imagine with the issues they've been having across the board that this is an isolated incident. We've all seen stuff magically pop back up in the store like a fairy dropped it on a shelf. No, it points to the warehousing and inventory methods they are using being very bad...

 

[gafacaode]

At the VMP headquarters:
- Guys, are we good to roll out the new platform?
- Yeah, sure!

Moments later:

 

[Space Wanderer]

Good thing VMP shut down the forums so they have the time and energy to devote to more important stuff.

 

[AudioAce]

another day, and my december box is unfulfilled... what day are we supposed to wait for before contacting support?

I mean if CS is backed up you might as well send something now. Maybe they'll get to it before the 15th but who knows.

 

[bdm105]

FWIW I had talked to Tyler, the other co-founder, about 6 months ago about all of the issues. I just messaged him again to set up another call and he is no longer with VMP. I'm not saying that's bad or that unusual but I don't think it's a good sign for long term health of a company IMO

 

[Memo]

FWIW I had talked to Tyler, the other co-founder, about 6 months ago about all of the issues. I just messaged him again to set up another call and he is no longer with VMP. I'm not saying that's bad or that unusual but I don't think it's a good sign for long term health of a company IMO

Oh shiiittt. If a founder leaves, usually means he doesn't agree with what the other founder was doing... Probably pushed out as well.

 

[MikeH]

Oh shiiittt. If a founder leaves, usually means he doesn't agree with what the other founder was doing... Probably pushed out as well.

Or he wanted to get out before the ship sank...

 

[ChristoBee]

FWIW I had talked to Tyler, the other co-founder, about 6 months ago about all of the issues. I just messaged him again to set up another call and he is no longer with VMP. I'm not saying that's bad or that unusual but I don't think it's a good sign for long term health of a company IMO

Just gonna post this here :

Leadership

Get inspiration from other leaders, and learn from their mistakes, with candid stories from real companies.

www.geckoboard.com

 

[MikeH]

Just gonna post this here :

Leadership

Get inspiration from other leaders, and learn from their mistakes, with candid stories from real companies.

www.geckoboard.com

hahah i just saw that as well.

"Honest and transparent communication is essential for customer retention and loyalty. When issues arise regarding delivery or bugs, it’s best to communicate what happened, why, and what actions you’re taking to make it right. Be open and honest with your customers. "

 

[Heath]

Good thing VMP shut down the forums so they have the time and energy to devote to more important stuff.

like creeping on these forums

 

[ChristoBee]

Or he wanted to get out before the ship sank...

He seems he got on esports according to his IG.

 

[tonythegamer]

hahah i just saw that as well.

"Honest and transparent communication is essential for customer retention and loyalty. When issues arise regarding delivery or bugs, it’s best to communicate what happened, why, and what actions you’re taking to make it right. Be open and honest with your customers. "

 

[TimmahTao]

There is no Fiona, only Zuul.

Hail Seitan.