JM Sale

[Pigeon Thing]

10 hours ago, Ncfc said:

I honestly can't believe a lot on the soul scene are so nieve in buying from this half price sale. 

...why naive?... I ordered a few long(ish ) time wants... not super rare, but  I knew they were on Johns site and Discogs, but I've not got deep pockets so beyond what I was willing to pay...50% off sorted that... records arrived (ok not instantly, but Ive been hunting a copy for a long time...so what's an extra couple of weeks, he also called to say sorry for the delay)  and in the condition stated...I'm happy...

[Modern Man]

13 hours ago, Ncfc said:

I honestly can't believe a lot on the soul scene are so nieve in buying from this half price sale. 

So tell me more… sounds like you believe John Manship has had peoples trousers down?

[Dave Pinch]

my order came this morning... only 4 out of 7 records that i ordered overall but graded ok and i`m happy with them and the prices were right enough for me

[Ncfc]

3 hours ago, Modern Man said:

So tell me more… sounds like you believe John Manship has had peoples trousers down?

I have already had one official warning on here so i will leave you to make your own mind up. 

[1soulmojo]

I only ordered one 45, on 6 Jan. I rang them yesterday to check on progress and the lady printed my order sheet there and then and handed it to John to find the 45.

After the time lapse I fully expected it to be out of stock but the record arrived this morning in perfect condition. If your still waiting ringing may be way forward.

[Peter99]

I think everyone at Johnny's - including himself, have done a sterling job on what must have been/still is a monumental task. I don't collect anymore but when I did I always found John and his set up to be first class. I've heard nothing yet to change my mind. Delays were always going to happen and could have reasonably been expected.

Peter

 

Edited 21 hours ago by Peter99

[Shinehead]

A monumental task undertaken and in hindsight John himself would probably say it was a exercise that outstripped expectation and put him and his team under pressure but most on here seems happy, most complaints seem now over missing records but that is the chance taken with sales like these, he isn't Amazon.

[Mr Outsider]

4 minutes ago, Shinehead said:

A monumental task undertaken and in hindsight John himself would probably say it was a exercise that outstripped expectation and put him and his team under pressure but most on here seems happy, most complaints seem now over missing records but that is the chance taken with sales like these, he isn't Amazon.

not sure how many other dealers would get away with routinely filling 50% of orders and yet still claim ringing endorsements from some, tbf.

[Shinehead]

15 hours ago, Mr Outsider said:

not sure how many other dealers would get away with routinely filling 50% of orders and yet still claim ringing endorsements from some, tbf.

I would guess a lot of the records would be maybe several copies at best and hard to please everyone when those copies are gone 

Money refunded no loss really just a bit of disappointment.

Life goes on

Edited 7 hours ago by Shinehead

[Chalky]

32 minutes ago, Mr Outsider said:

not sure how many other dealers would get away with routinely filling 50% of orders and yet still claim ringing endorsements from some, tbf.

Are you saying 50% of all orders in the sale have gone unsold?  Not sure how you come to that conclusion tbh?

[Modern Man]

So made 2 orders on January 5th. Waited patiently for 31 days as understood the situation. Then rang Stella as felt a full calendar month was long enough and she said I would receive the items this week… 2 days later both orders duly arrived. 
 

Just one item was out of stock and refunded and not bothered as own the original 12” anyway. Only ordered the 7” as it was around half book price and wasn’t going to have to pay extra postage on it. Having a vinyl night tonight so will give them all a spin along with a couple of other new arrivals and see if they meet grading criteria but a visual inspection suggests they should do. So long as they play ok I’m more than happy as had some real bargains well below normal market rate.

[Soulagogo]

Would be interesting  to know wether John thought it was a worth while venture!

I would of thought he’s moved a lot of records that would have been there for ages 

Edited 22 hours ago by Soulagogo
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[Shinehead]

22 minutes ago, Soulagogo said:

Would be interesting  to know wether John thought it was a worth while venture!

I would of thought he’s moved a lot of records that would have been there for ages 

I would imagine that was his  intention, he gets rid of dead stock and the buyers are happy will half price records or some are

Edited 22 hours ago by Shinehead

[Peter99]

1 hour ago, Mr Outsider said:

not sure how many other dealers would get away with routinely filling 50% of orders and yet still claim ringing endorsements from some, tbf.

Not sure how many other dealers would/have a 50% reduction offer on their stock. 

Peter

[Happy Feet]

1 hour ago, Peter99 said:

Not sure how many other dealers would/have a 50% reduction offer on their stock. 

Peter

To be honest Peter , lots of record dealers both on here and Ebay have reduced their prices not all 50% , but maybe 20 to 25% ,  so although I didn't order anything from John , I know I've saved a few pounds and am more than happy , there has definitely been a downturn in prices this month .

Had an email this morning from a well known seller , that has slashed some of his sales ( albeit new releases from the last couple of years ) to as little as £3.

Edited 20 hours ago by Happy Feet

[Chalky]

13 hours ago, Happy Feet said:

To be honest Peter , lots of record dealers both on here and Ebay have reduced their prices not all 50% , but maybe 20 to 25% ,  so although I didn't order anything from John , I know I've saved a few pounds and am more than happy , there has definitely been a downturn in prices this month .

Had an email this morning from a well known seller , that has slashed some of his sales ( albeit new releases from the last couple of years ) to as little as £3.

The market has been over inflated for a long time in many cases.  Dealers have a choice ro sell at a price they will sell for or have them sat on a shelf.

[Mr Outsider]

16 hours ago, Chalky said:

Are you saying 50% of all orders in the sale have gone unsold?  Not sure how you come to that conclusion tbh?

No, I said that lots of people are reporting receiving approx half of what they ordered, so it seems to be happening routinely 

[Kenb]

Blimey…it’s turned into the Spanish Inquisition. John had a half price sale. That’s it. We’ll done him.

[Dave Pinch]

2 hours ago, Chalky said:

The market has been over inflated for a long time in many cases.  Dealers have a choice ro sell at a price they will sell for or have them sat on a shelf.

agree chalks.. if a record is for sale and in my case have to sell then reduce them a little till they do sell.. no point having them sitting pretty for ages.. i think a great idea from JM and thought it was long overdue if I`m honest

[Danilo]

18 hours ago, Peter99 said:

Not sure how many other dealers would/have a 50% reduction offer on their stock. 

Peter

During his half-price sale, the prices merely dropped to the normal going rate.

[Shinehead]

34 minutes ago, Danilo said:

During his half-price sale, the prices merely dropped to the normal going rate.

But you still decided to put an order in ! 

[Simon T]

I THINK THIS IS MOST INSERTING TREAD EVER TO BE POSTED ON SS

[Chalky]

1 hour ago, Danilo said:

During his half-price sale, the prices merely dropped to the normal going rate.

The ones I bought were cheaper than any other copy so I’m happy. Three orders in all.  

[Chalky]

2 hours ago, Dave Pinch said:

agree chalks.. if a record is for sale and in my case have to sell then reduce them a little till they do sell.. no point having them sitting pretty for ages.. i think a great idea from JM and thought it was long overdue if I`m honest

Given the stock John says he holds I doubt the sale has even made a dent.  Great way to shift stock and create some interest. 

[Jon P]

37 minutes ago, Simon T said:

I THINK THIS IS MOST INSERTING TREAD EVER TO BE POSTED ON SS

Agreed. This one is going down in the SS hall of fame