Fuck it. I canceled my order after they assured me that what would be in the stores would be the same as the pre-ordered item. I'd rather give the extra dough to my local record store than this crap.

I can understand delays, but WB was lousy with the communication. Why should I have to email them to find out that this wasn't even coming out at the same time as the DVD? Why should I have to email them to find out why it was delayed again? And why couldn't they bother to reply with a friendly email and an apology or something? Fuck Warner Brothers.

Progress changed from backorder to in process again as of today

i got an email from WB it has shipped

quote:

Originally posted by A Pink Robot:
This is interesting...

I KNOW that when I originally ordered that they charged my card. I went back and looked at my bank statement online a few days ago, and it wasn't there anymore. I was told by them over the phone that I would be charged when the vinyl was getting ready to ship. I just looked at my bank account today and I have been charged as of today. Hmm...... anyone else notice a charge?

The charge you initially saw on your account was some sort of verification charge they temporarily put on your card while they make sure it's valid. The money wasn't actually taken out of your account, but the amount was kind of put on hold. You will be officially charged once your order ships. This is what customer service told me when I called bitching them out about the same thing last week.

apparently amazon.com has it in stock now

no email here from WB, mine still says in process on the order page

No email here. No charge anymore on my account either. Fuckin' WB.

seriously, i'm so fucking pissed about this. what in the FUCK was the point of pre-ordering it? i didn't POST-ORDER the thing. jesus.

FUCKIN' THING.. SUCKS!

WE'LL DO IT LIVE, FUCK IT!

I just received this from WB:

Dear Customer,
Unfortunately, the item is still in production and should be shipping within the next two to three weeks. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Sincerely,
Warner Bros Records Online Customer Support

This really sucks! So I guess folks who ordered the vinyl package will NOT be getting any Golden Tickets, or if you did... oh well. I can't believe WB fucked this up so bad. Unless they're promising colored vinyl for pre-orders, I definitely will NOT be ordering from them again.

Golden tickets were only in the Mega Deluxe packages, the people that recieved the golden tickets got them in a package with just a signed popcorn box and golden ticket, and the rest was shipped seperate.

They did have it worded strange when they first came up, I thought maybe the lps would be signed and there would be a chance for a golden ticket then the actual flaming lips posting came up saying first 1000 get signed popcorn boxes in the MD package

I just got mine in the mail today, even though WB emailed me yesterday saying I should get it in 30 days or less. So you should all be getting your copy soon. Its a fuckin sweet package though, I'm going watch it tonight!

i just found 8 golden tickets in a dumpster behind Wayne's house

quote:

Originally posted by KingsCrossing:
I just got mine in the mail today, even though WB emailed me yesterday saying I should get it in 30 days or less. So you should all be getting your copy soon. Its a fuckin sweet package though, I'm going watch it tonight!

the vinyl package?

quote:

Originally posted by g0ldfinGa:

quote:

Originally posted by KingsCrossing:
I just got mine in the mail today, even though WB emailed me yesterday saying I should get it in 30 days or less. So you should all be getting your copy soon. Its a fuckin sweet package though, I'm going watch it tonight!

the vinyl package?

Yep

hm cool maybe it will come monday then, probably not though

I got this email on December 5

Thank you for your recent order. The items listed below have not shipped and are currently on back order:


QTY Item
1 Christmas on Mars Special Edition Vinyl Package
FLAMING LIPS
VINYL
Price $27.98
ADVANCED ORDER
Estimated Street Date 11-25-2008

We expect to ship within the next thirty (30) days. It is quite possible that we could ship earlier.

Please be assured that your credit card has not been charged for these unshipped items.

If you wish to cancel your order please contact our Customer Service Department at 866-759-4843, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 12:00 Midnight (EST), or send an email to wbr@b3custserv.com.

Best regards,
WARNER BROS. / NONESUCH Customer Service

fuck those motherfuckers. I ordered through amazon. hopefully i cancelled my WB order in time. I even called Amazon to verify they had it, and they said they do. so hopefully i'll be getting it wedsnday.

My vinyl package came today, to my surprise. I received the back order email Friday.

still no package here yet

Just got mine too (it's really nice), despite the backorder email. So there is hope.