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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2016 21:12:01 GMT
James announcing the release!
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Post by ford71V8 on Aug 1, 2016 0:53:21 GMT
I pre-ordered from Amazon again.
Met store price was an extra $8 for the book and ~$65 more for shipping.
Worst thing about Metstore is that damn shipping price.
Not paying that much for a slim chance of an autographed copy.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2016 11:10:19 GMT
I've had mine on preorder from Amazon for a while. I'd love to support the club but I'm not paying the shipping or waiting for the delivery.
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Post by ford71V8 on Aug 1, 2016 12:58:01 GMT
Every time I'm buying, I go through the Metstore online process, right up to the shipping info page, always hoping its no longer a deal breaker. I did see there was 3 options for shipping to Aust, where previously I'm sure there was only one.
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Post by farshadroger on Aug 1, 2016 17:24:13 GMT
Same, ordered from Amazon , 33 GBP + Shipping which is like 40 bucks less than buying from metstore. its a shame.
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Post by SicJes on Aug 1, 2016 19:07:35 GMT
Have you guys been following the thread for the shipping fees on the official board? There's some good info from metclubDan there. And I learned that the shipping for a T-shirt has been changed since the new website. Used to be like 30$ extra, now its like 5$.
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Post by ford71V8 on Aug 2, 2016 4:13:52 GMT
Yeah I saw that thread.
International shipping is where its all up the creek.
Guy in NZ was asked to pay over $120 to ship the book.... why even bother listing those prices.
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Post by Kimbo on Aug 2, 2016 6:39:52 GMT
Yeah I saw that thread. International shipping is where its all up the creek. Guy in NZ was asked to pay over $120 to ship the book.... why even bother listing those prices. What ??? |
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Post by ford71V8 on Aug 2, 2016 12:19:06 GMT
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Post by Kimbo on Aug 3, 2016 7:31:18 GMT
I've just checked Amazon, it says 31$ with free shipping. That's damn cheap ?
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Post by ford71V8 on Aug 3, 2016 8:41:00 GMT
I've just checked Amazon, it says 31$ with free shipping. That's damn cheap ? Yeah it is cheap. Free shipping has conditions (likely a minimum spend and $31 aint it) |
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Post by Kimbo on Aug 3, 2016 9:36:48 GMT
I've just checked Amazon, it says 31$ with free shipping. That's damn cheap ? Yeah it is cheap. Free shipping has conditions (likely a minimum spend and $31 aint it) Between 25 and 49 $ I think. I'll order the fucker asap :) |
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Post by Bartman on Aug 3, 2016 10:43:34 GMT
can you lads just photocopy the pages for me and send them my way?
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Post by filthyheart on Aug 3, 2016 17:01:46 GMT
I'll just wait till the book appears in some bookstore.
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Post by trailmix on Aug 3, 2016 20:25:00 GMT
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Post by ford71V8 on Aug 4, 2016 0:13:51 GMT
Did you take a look at Amazon?, I think I paid US$41 |
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Post by trailmix on Aug 4, 2016 0:24:53 GMT
Did you take a look at Amazon?, I think I paid US$41 Nope, I just assumed it would be expensive, but just looked now and it might not be too bad. I'll make an account tonight and check it out properly before ordering - cheers! |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2016 18:54:24 GMT
So. My copy arrived today (a full 12 days before the listed Sept 13th release date. Huh.).
I've just finished the introduction. It covers a brief bio of the band and their history and the individual members biogs etc. It flits back and forth between narrating the history and detailing the bus crash.
I have to say... holy shit this book is good. No, not good. Amazing. I know, I know... I regularly drink the Metallica Kool-Aid but this really is something special. And I'm only 40 pages into it. It's brilliantly written and it's also just so sad too. Particularly this bit from guitar tech Aiden Mullen:
I'll post some pictures and some other bits that jumped out at me, later.
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Post by SicJes on Sept 1, 2016 19:09:20 GMT
Well it sounds really interesting, glad you're enjoying it.
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Post by waunakonor on Sept 1, 2016 19:22:14 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2016 20:40:19 GMT
Yup. That initial introduction is pretty hard going. The way it's written, there a creeping sense of dread because you know what it's building to. Great writing. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2016 23:05:45 GMT
Oh god the feels.
Kirk :(
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2016 23:29:31 GMT
I know. I felt two emotions watching that video: how brave Kirk ws to OK that to be shown to the world and how, for all we bleat on about the music and the logo and the image and the tracklistings and all that shit, these 3 guys lost someone they loved. Someone who they cared about. Someone who was, by their own admission, the lynchpin of the band in those early years.
And that's the real loss here - not that we, the fans, we robbed of a musical talent, but these guys lost their friend.
As I said over at MetFor: Oh Kirk. C'mere for a hug.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2016 23:32:10 GMT
I actually can't watch that video anymore. I just did it for a second time and it's too hard, seeing that kind of raw pain and emotion.
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Post by lightning master on Sept 2, 2016 0:48:40 GMT
Loved seeing that, and yeah, definitely feeling for Kirk. |
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Post by waunakonor on Sept 2, 2016 0:53:29 GMT
I've always respected and admired Cliff. He seemed like a genuinely sweet guy, and he was such a talented and creative musician. I know it's kind of a cliché thing to ask but I do really sometimes wonder what more he could have given the world had he lived.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2016 0:59:35 GMT
It must be even worse for Kirk knowing the circumstances. My heart goes out to the guy.
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Post by ford71V8 on Sept 2, 2016 1:00:30 GMT
I loved Robs recollection of having Cliff watching him.
Raw emotion alright, but thats a big part of what makes this band special to me.
My book hasn't arrived yet, so please watch the spoilers.
Maybe a should stay out this thread until its been read. Not much is going to be more important than that video anyway me thinks
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Post by yepsure on Sept 2, 2016 5:16:12 GMT
I'm still on the fence about whether to purchase this or not.
I'm trying to cut down on the materialistic spending... And I've been going through the process of getting rid of heaps of crap I don't use anymore like So What magazines.
On the other hand, I'm always happy to buy new books and I'll look at this for years to come.
I'll order it now, thanks for convincing me everyone.
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Post by ford71V8 on Sept 2, 2016 6:13:48 GMT
Ha, well that saves me time trying to post reasons why you should have it ordered already  |
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