Cemetery Dance discussion thread

[CyberGhostface]

J/w when future gift editions are close to selling out can you notify us via the newsletter? I'd like to get 'Salem's Lot but IDK if I can get it immediately.

[Brian James Freeman]

J/w when future gift editions are close to selling out can you notify us via the newsletter? I'd like to get 'Salem's Lot but IDK if I can get it immediately.

Yep, we usually try to post a note when a book is running low!

Brian

[Tommy]

Brian, here is a general CD website question:

What is the status of getting the Paypal payment option fixed? I know it only affects a subset of your customer base, but I have become one who has the problem. I swear it used to work just fine, now it doesn't.

Also, if a solution is still distant, can the programmers fix it such that the credit card payment options reappear when the Paypal option fails? Otherwise the CD site only keeps showing that non-working Paypal option. Currently I have to clear my browser, re-log in, and reload my cart in order to use a credit card.

Thanks, amigo.
- Patrick

Is this issue when using a coupon code or Gift Certificate for the entire purchase price and paying for the shipping costs via PayPal?

Brian

I am having this problem again with another order, It will not even let me check out with the check option selected now, it was fixed for a while but not any more

[Br!an]

Brian, here is a general CD website question:

What is the status of getting the Paypal payment option fixed? I know it only affects a subset of your customer base, but I have become one who has the problem. I swear it used to work just fine, now it doesn't.

Also, if a solution is still distant, can the programmers fix it such that the credit card payment options reappear when the Paypal option fails? Otherwise the CD site only keeps showing that non-working Paypal option. Currently I have to clear my browser, re-log in, and reload my cart in order to use a credit card.

Thanks, amigo.
- Patrick

Is this issue when using a coupon code or Gift Certificate for the entire purchase price and paying for the shipping costs via PayPal?

Brian

I am having this problem again with another order, It will not even let me check out with the check option selected now, it was fixed for a while but not any more

Try a different browser. I had the problem repeatedly with Firefox but was able to place an order with IE.

[Brian James Freeman]

I am having this problem again with another order, It will not even let me check out with the check option selected now, it was fixed for a while but not any more

Could you take a screenshot of the error message you're receiving when you try to use the check option and email it to me, so I can pass that along to the developer to maybe speed up the process of getting it fixed? I can't replicate the error at the moment for some reason. Thank you!

Brian

[sharki69]

Brian - don't know if someone already asked this - are you taking "numbered" orders for PS Thinner to match sets ?

Thanks

[Brian James Freeman]

Brian - don't know if someone already asked this - are you taking "numbered" orders for PS Thinner to match sets ?

Thanks

Yep, Pete says we're definitely getting the same batch of numbers from here on out. We emailed the link to the PS Publishing Carrie customers yesterday. If you didn't get it, just let me know because we're emailing a larger list of SK fans today!

Brian

[sharki69]

Brian - don't know if someone already asked this - are you taking "numbered" orders for PS Thinner to match sets ?

Thanks

Yep, Pete says we're definitely getting the same batch of numbers from here on out. We emailed the link to the PS Publishing Carrie customers yesterday. If you didn't get it, just let me know because we're emailing a larger list of SK fans today!

Brian

Got it. Thanks

[Dan]

Brian - don't know if someone already asked this - are you taking "numbered" orders for PS Thinner to match sets ?

Thanks

Yep, Pete says we're definitely getting the same batch of numbers from here on out. We emailed the link to the PS Publishing Carrie customers yesterday. If you didn't get it, just let me know because we're emailing a larger list of SK fans today!

Brian

Should I be worried about getting Carrie to match my earlier books?

[Brian James Freeman]

Should I be worried about getting Carrie to match my earlier books?

We're getting the same block of numbers for Carrie as we did Pet Sematary. There were some numbers missing between Christine and Pet Sematary, but I think we were able to make some trades and get those missing numbers or make new sets for anyone whose number we didn't get. (We definitely tried really hard to get everyone matching sets when we realized we hadn't gotten all of the same numbers.)

Pete has a new system in place now, though, which should mean anyone who continues ordering from the same place (direct from Pete or from a retailer) will be able to easily get the same number.

If you requested a number from Mindy you ordered, you are good to go. If you emailed Kate last week with your number request, you are also getting your number for sure.

Brian

[becca69]

Should I be worried about my Carrie matching? I initially requested them to match and Mindy sent me a confirmation that it would.

Also, what is the cut off to get our matching Thinner order in?

[Brian James Freeman]

Should I be worried about my Carrie matching? I initially requested them to match and Mindy sent me a confirmation that it would.

See answer above.

Also, what is the cut off to get our matching Thinner order in?

Whenever we run out of stock to sell. Our allotment is about 75% sold out at this point. The book will be in today's newsletter and I expect they'll all be gone this week, but it could be sooner than later.

Brian

[Brian James Freeman]

Also, if you're still worried about your Carrie number (for the PS Publishing edition -- NOT our edition), you can definitely email me today with your requested number and I'll check your order tomorrow:

brianfreeman@cemeterydance.com

A few people never did email to request matching numbers, but that isn't unusual.

Brian

[becca69]

Thanks Brian, I just ordered and email you!

[Dan]

I'm happy with that answer. Mine was one that had trouble before but CDs great customer service took care of it and found my number.

[Tommy]

I am having this problem again with another order, It will not even let me check out with the check option selected now, it was fixed for a while but not any more

Could you take a screenshot of the error message you're receiving when you try to use the check option and email it to me, so I can pass that along to the developer to maybe speed up the process of getting it fixed? I can't replicate the error at the moment for some reason. Thank you!

Brian

Sent you a PM Brian

[Tommy]

Brian, here is a general CD website question:

What is the status of getting the Paypal payment option fixed? I know it only affects a subset of your customer base, but I have become one who has the problem. I swear it used to work just fine, now it doesn't.

Also, if a solution is still distant, can the programmers fix it such that the credit card payment options reappear when the Paypal option fails? Otherwise the CD site only keeps showing that non-working Paypal option. Currently I have to clear my browser, re-log in, and reload my cart in order to use a credit card.

Thanks, amigo.
- Patrick

Is this issue when using a coupon code or Gift Certificate for the entire purchase price and paying for the shipping costs via PayPal?

Brian

I am having this problem again with another order, It will not even let me check out with the check option selected now, it was fixed for a while but not any more

Try a different browser. I had the problem repeatedly with Firefox but was able to place an order with IE.

I just tried IE and got the same "Unable to authorize payment" error when doing the check option

[Tommy]

OK, finally got the order to go through via check method by using the check number 0001 instead of 0000 in case anyone is interested if they are having the same problem

[F1racefan]

Just received my pristine copy of A Simple Plan and the shipping notice for The Ruins.

Hope you like them! We're really pleased with how these editions turned out.

Brian

I also got A Simple Plan today - nice book, but that signature has got to be one of the worst I've ever seen. Can't post a pic right now, but wow...

At first I wasn't sure if it was the signature or someone had a stroke while holding a pen over the page.

A simple plan was an excellent book! I was tempted to buy it, but now i am glad i didn't. I hate when an author doesn;t care enough and sloppily signs their books. I love Michael Connelly books, but after getting 1 book signed (scribbled) i will never buy another. A waste of money!

I received mine today and would not say the signature looks sloppily. One of the letters looks sloppily, but the others are easy to read. I just don’t know why his signature is So2 … or maybe it is sloppily and just looks like So2?
I do agree that paying for a signed limited and getting an initialed (I am assuming that is what the three lettered are supposed to be) lettered is disappointing.

Just got my copy of Ruins yesterday and I will never shell out any more money for a Scott Smith signed edition!!! The signature was basically worthless.

[MandaBunny]

Just got my copy of Ruins yesterday and I will never shell out any more money for a Scott Smith signed edition!!! The signature was basically worthless.

Doesn't the fact that the author signed it provide the worth, not whether the purchaser likes the signature or not? If you want a pretty signature, you could have a calligrapher sign Mr Smith's name in a manner more to your liking in order to make it worth more for you. Whether an author's signature is aesthetically pleasing or not isn't really relevant, they sign the way they want. Thoughts?

[Brian James Freeman]

Just got my copy of Ruins yesterday and I will never shell out any more money for a Scott Smith signed edition!!! The signature was basically worthless.

Yeah, it's not a beautiful or impressive signature, but it is apparently how he signs, so it is what it is. Hopefully, you'll be more impressed with the rest of the production values for the book. We do try to make our special editions about more than just the signature, although I fully understand that for some collectors the signature is the most important factor. If you ordered from us and are disappointed in the book, just drop me a line and we'll make arrangements to get the book returned. No worries!

Best,
Brian

[Merlin1958]

Just got my copy of Ruins yesterday and I will never shell out any more money for a Scott Smith signed edition!!! The signature was basically worthless.

Doesn't the fact that the author signed it provide the worth, not whether the purchaser likes the signature or not? If you want a pretty signature, you could have a calligrapher sign Mr Smith's name in a manner more to your liking in order to make it worth more for you. Whether an author's signature is aesthetically pleasing or not isn't really relevant, they sign the way they want. Thoughts?

Yes, the fact that you have a verified signature should be enough, IMHO I was a corporate signator for many years and after thousands of autographs (so to speak) inevitably your signature will deteriorate over time. Unavoidable I suppose. Look at King's signature over the years and he has signed well into the 6 figures (if not, 7 figures) arena I'm sure.

[becca69]

Yes, his signature is strange, but it is his signature and if you like his work and want a limited edition, I don't see a problem?

[WeDealInLead]

Picture?

[WeDealInLead]

I collect nicely done editions because they're exactly that. If they are advertised as signed though, then they should be signed. Not initialed, not chicken-scratched in, but signed. With somebody like George R.R. Martin, initials make sense and a lot of times some initials (like John Scalzi's or Orson Card's) have style and thought behind them, everything else is laziness. Even legal forms have spaces which you initial and spaces you sign = it's recognized they're not the same.

Dan Simmons signs his name properly every time. His signature is nice to look at. It also shows he cares about his work to the very last detail, and he's going the extra mile for his fans who either come to his readings or drop stupid amounts of money on limited books.