Mary Ellen Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 I just ordered 2 through Amazon this morning to be shipped by 3/25. I also plan to go in and buy more once I actually get my order. M.E. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Carmen Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 I spoke with Tim ( who was NOT HAPPY about the situation ) and he assured me that everyone who pre-ordered it through Amazon will get it by March 25th. He said you will get an email from either Amazon or from Sony confirming it. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianchick Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Thanks Eric and Bernie for keep us informed on this 'messy' situation...yay...now I have two coming... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted March 6, 2014 Author Share Posted March 6, 2014 If we all 'double down', maybe it will become a gold record! I always buy 2 of 'berries/Eric's albums anyway... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 My business is on track to break-even well sooner than I had projected (fingers crossed as it´s not a done deal by any means). When/if it happens I can justify spending some crazy money so I may celebrate by buying a bunch of the Essential CDs and passing them out for free down here in Panamá. To my 2 employees, customers, service providers, dealers etc etc. I´d be doing the world a favor by introducing them to the world´s best music, that´s for sure. It might be fun!.. :-) James 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adelia215 Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 If we all 'double down', maybe it will become a gold record! I always buy 2 of 'berries/Eric's albums anyway... Well I know that I have done my fair share in the past and with Amazon correcting the problem I will have three Essential CD's without leaving my house. For a group that put out four albums, I have a whole box full of Raspberries CD's and several copies of some of the solos as well. When moving several years ago, someone stole my albums out of the truck, every last one and I had a lot of them (not all Raspberries). I hope the jerk wad enjoyed them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpokotilenko Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 As I expected, I have a problem with delivery of my order from Amazon. Today I received a call from Moscow, the delivery company UPS. Manager told me that they already got my order but can’t ship it to Crimea because of difficult current situation that (maybe) will be changed in a 2-3 month. I was proposed to choose another city in Russia they can send it. I told them they can send it to my friend in Vladivostok (much FAR but SURE because we used this way several times getting order from other internet shops). One hour later, I get second call and manager said me «Sorry, we CAN NOT ship to Vladivostok too». I was told to choose some address only in Moscow. They gave me 10 days. I don’t know what to do. I don’t want my order to be returned back to Amazon. You can’t help me. I told you this story without any purpose. Have to find someone in Moscow or try to convince them to send anyway by usual mail. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don H Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I bought it on eBay from Sound and Vision planet. 14.99 and free first class shipping. Bought it two days ago and I have it my hands right now. He's shipping his product from Wisconsin. The package is remarkable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspbernie Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 What a terrible situation you are in Larisa. My heart aches for you and the rest of your nation! Bernie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpokotilenko Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Bernie, I must say that my situation is NOT TERRIBLE in Crimea but very terrible in the rest of Ukraine. There are the temporary issues in Crimea that are always observed in the transition period. ..................................................................................................................................... It is «The Long And Winding Road» that leads Essential to my door)))))))))))))))))))))) I did not get my Essential because I had to cancel my order. It was returned as Undeliverable. I did not want to search someone in Moscow who can resend me my package. Tried to change delivery address to Vladivostok where my friend lives who could resend it to me. But delivery company did not accept the address change. They said that I can cancel my order and make it from the start to any address I want (except Crimea for a while) after returning the first one. But it’s already impossible to change delivery address after my order is done even if I ask. I was surprised by illogical rules of delivery company! The client asks to send the order to Vladivostok where THEY HAVE AN OFFICE and they refuse! The one and only reason of refuse was the fact that initial address was another. But I have a friend who promised me her Essential! She is so kind to me. Can’t wait to see it! But have to wait more and more. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 ..mine shipped yesterday!..... ....the mechanics here are I have the vendor ship to an address of a forwarding company in Miami, who forwards it to a store 100 yards from my apartment in Panamá...for like $4. Great deal. P.S. I´m a decent swimmer. Maybe I should quit what I´m doing and take up swimming across the Pacific to Japan, Vladivostok etc. ... ....delivering Eric Carmen Essential cds as my new fulltime gig?? :-) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpokotilenko Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 James, I appreciate your offer. But it is too far away and you can drown. Maybe it's better to use the "Skyline Pigeon" by sir Elton for the delivery? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Ellen Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Don't fear!! Our "little technology chick" won't be denied access to the cds & awesomely collectible art insert. I'm just waiting for the go-ahead re mail package traffic to bundle up and send E's "ABSOLUTELY Essential" to Larisa. M.E. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawalker45 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 M.E., That is simply wonderful of you to send E's fabulous ESSENTIAL to Larisa! Hugs!! Larisa, enjoy when it arrives! E , you have wonderful fans! sherrieâ¤ï¸ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Ellen Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Thanks Sherrie. E is very dear to me and even a coup cannot stop me from sending his music to my friend. Is that love? Yeah... Hugs, M.E. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 "Skyline Pigeon" is my favorite Elton John song!....probably my favorite lyrics of alltime. Good call Larisa!.. ))) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpokotilenko Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Mary Ellen, many thanks! You are the best! Now I think we have to risk or we will wait for too long. Go-ahead is right now! Love? I know what it means. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- James, the song is my favorite too. Is it your favorite because it’s about freedom? "Turn me loose from your hands Let me fly to distant lands" (BTW the lyrics by Bernie Taupin. Elton wrote only music for his songs). We need to move to sir EJ thread if it exists here in Come Around And See Me. I can talk about EJ music hours and hours! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Yes, exactly Larisa....I´m a freedom freak and the song celebrates liberation and exploration of new worlds, etc. Stuff that speaks to me. - of course expressed brilliantly by Bernie Taupin. And the harpsichord on the original (from the "Empty Sky" album)....so great. I can talk about his music for hours too....at least the stuff between 1969 and 1976 (his genius period, IMHO). James 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Ellen Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 E's sealed cd is on its way to Larisa. My best hugs and kisses to the mail gods and goddesses concerning this venture & fingers crossed. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpokotilenko Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Cayennegirl, < Thank you so much! I spoke with the local postal goddess and she assured me that everything will be fine! :-) I hope I wrote my changed country and zip-code correctly. Week or two ago I tried to create the account in PayPal that eBay requires. And again... My country was defined as "Russia" and my phone number must be +7 ХХХ ХХХХХХХ thereby. But my number remains +38 ХХХ ХХХХХХХ My registration was failed. I could not take part in Garage sale. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redd Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 My dear Larisa, If by some stroke of luck, I would have won any collectibles at the 'Garage Sale' I would have given them to you! Hoping your postal and pay pal situations will be resolved soon. You are an amazing person whose perseverance I greatly admire! Not to mention a beloved member of ec.com AND a terrific friend <3 redd 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Ellen Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Cayennegirl, < Thank you so much! I spoke with the local postal goddess and she assured me that everything will be fine! :-) I hope I wrote my changed country and zip-code correctly. Week or two ago I tried to create the account in PayPal that eBay requires. And again... My country was defined as "Russia" and my phone number must be +7 ХХХ ХХХХХХХ thereby. But my number remains +38 ХХХ ХХХХХХХ My registration was failed. I could not take part in Garage sale. Certain I wrote in the postal code you gave to me and my local postal goddess typed in the address for customs too. Everything should be fine, however it will take a few weeks under normal circumstances. Hang on!! Hugs, M.E. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpokotilenko Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 redd, Cayennegirl, Thank you for your help! You are so kind! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpokotilenko Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Yesterday I get my Essential thanks to the kindness and care of my dear friend Cayennegirl! The postal gods made the perfect work and I promise I will never be doubt in their omnipotence. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redd Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Dear Larisa, I'm so thrilled you received your very own ''Essentials" CD yesterday! Anxious to hear your review redd <3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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