Chris V
Active Member
Completely agree, it sucks to buy something and not get it
Vinyl Me Please (store, exclusives, swaps, etc)
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Melt Face Molly Drop
Well-Known Member
Besides the fact that’s it’s still available at VMP 
Mather
Unknown Member
Well, he's kinda right. I mean you CAN find it, but good luck ever actually receiving it.
BazookaTooth
Well-Known Member
not even shocked anymore.
still waiting to see what of the stuff i told them to cancel will arrive and how much in customs its going to cost me.
should get another automatic email by vmp tomorrow as they seem to come every two days.
Gavaxeman
Well-Known Member
I’d be keeping that Woodstock Box Set
scotthilk
Well-Known Member
This is insane. I’m secretly hoping I get a package like this. PIF thread would be on fire!!!!!
Mather
Unknown Member
Well, there's my Stones replacement... The one I didn't get.
NathanRicaud
Well-Known Member
What the fuck is actually going on with VMP right now? VMP...Where’s Your Head At??? 
And what the fuck is actually happening at Saddle Creek? I just want to go into that warehouse and help!
I’ve worked with people in warehousing before who have purposely shipped boxes to the wrong address because they hate the manager/work environment, and also because they are casuals like me. Like even if you get fired, you’ll still get work somewhere else the next day lol
I asked my membership to be renewed through my VMP credits, and CS got back to me last week saying “d”. Which I’m assuming means ‘done’. It didn’t work and as a result, I’m not a member and probably will not receive Herbie Hancock (which is frustrating but I’ve just accepted it). I just want to be a member again, especially in case something like Fiona Apple’s “When The Pawn...” suddenly drops!
Even though I’m renewing my membership for 6 months, I’m not sure anymore if VMP will be around for 2021. I’m sure they’ll be around until late this year at least, but I can actually imagine VMP closing down next year
Why can’t VMP just act vulnerable! They need to just be upfront! They need to open up with us all and show us their panic mode. Like SOPHIE’s says, “It’s okay to cry”!
And what the fuck is actually happening at Saddle Creek? I just want to go into that warehouse and help!
I’ve worked with people in warehousing before who have purposely shipped boxes to the wrong address because they hate the manager/work environment, and also because they are casuals like me. Like even if you get fired, you’ll still get work somewhere else the next day lol
I asked my membership to be renewed through my VMP credits, and CS got back to me last week saying “d”. Which I’m assuming means ‘done’. It didn’t work and as a result, I’m not a member and probably will not receive Herbie Hancock (which is frustrating but I’ve just accepted it). I just want to be a member again, especially in case something like Fiona Apple’s “When The Pawn...” suddenly drops!
Even though I’m renewing my membership for 6 months, I’m not sure anymore if VMP will be around for 2021. I’m sure they’ll be around until late this year at least, but I can actually imagine VMP closing down next year
Why can’t VMP just act vulnerable! They need to just be upfront! They need to open up with us all and show us their panic mode. Like SOPHIE’s says, “It’s okay to cry”!
NathanRicaud
Well-Known Member
andyf
Member
Yikes. I'm curious what options VMP has to correct some of these major issues.
The latest string of mixups with fulfillment seems to stem from both a botched system migration (likely handled by a contracted web development agency) and warehouse inventory issues (handled by an external distribution company). So, while their leadership team is responsible for hiring and working with these companies, they likely don't have a lot of direct control over fixing some of these things promptly.
Jan
Well-Known Member
But didn´t they post in the month before the system migration, that they had vmp employees over at saddle creek to handcount items to get an accurate inventory. I think that was the reason they ctold us for the re-emergence of some long-ou-of-stock titles.
andyf
Member
I think they've said that a number of times and they've been "finding" boxes of old stock for years. That is definitely an issue and points to disorganization with their inventory, but a relatively minor one compared to some of these issues that are happening now.
There is obviously a disconnect between the system that is sending order information to Saddle Creek and the actual people fulfilling those orders.
If I was a warehouse worker putting in long hours over the holidays because a partner company made some bad business decisions I wouldn't give much of a damn about what I was putting into boxes. But also, maybe Saddle Creek is fulfilling orders correctly based on the information they are receiving but that information is just fucked. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
andyf
Member
My point is: I don't have any idea what is going on, and I don't think VMP does either, but stick around because When the Pawn... is going to drop any day now!
NathanRicaud
Well-Known Member
I actually played it an hour ago! The pressing sounds really good! Ray Charles voice shines so much in the pressing! I highly recommend it!
️But I do hope Fiona Apple’s “When The Pawn...” hits the store soon! Not sure how long Ray Charles will stay in store. But I must admit, it was an absolute joy to spin and the music on there is 10/10!
Murfocakes
custom title approved by jamieanderson1968
Stop sleeping VMP and WAKE UP!!!
WAKE UP!!!
Omg, and it doesn’t help that it’s Winter in the U.S. either!
@Teeeee - I’m actually scared Voldermort isn’t going to stay alive within the next 12 months...
Get that Credit refunded. Pay them by your card. You will have more security if they do go under. Wouldn’t want you to lose out as things look like they are going from bad to worse here.
NathanRicaud
Well-Known Member
I don’t want to get it refunded because I know I’ll spend it on a future VMP Anthology boxset (next one won’t sell out straight away I’m guessing) and on exclusives etc.
I just want my membership to be renewed. I’m happy to wait, but I just want confirmation it will happen soon! I’ll be fine with missing out on Herbie Hancock, just as long as I get N*E*R*D and Dirty Projectors + I’m locked in for another 5 months after!
Then the other $300 can go towards exclusives and potentially a VMP Anthology box!
NathanRicaud
Well-Known Member
But Murfocakes......I’m so scared that VMP won’t exist in 2021! I hope another similar vinyl company opens up, that have membership and does international shipping with the membership, even if it’s $10-12 extra a month!
I’m so worried for VMP! I just want them to announce the next three Essential ROTM’s so then I forget about everything
Stringthing75
Member
Just got another “send good vibes” mail. My second. So prob about ten CS mails now none of which actually are anything other than automated nonsense.