Cemetery Dance discussion thread

[Hunchback Jack]

[jeffingoff]

WOW! Love that shot!

[GenericEric]

I haven't got around to reading the Matthew Corbett series yet. I recently purchased all 7 books in the series so I plan to start soonish

So many books, so little time.

[Br!an]

Still waiting for CDCC 8,9 & 10 exclusive books

Still waiting for Waiting by Rick Hautala for the Cemetery Dance Book Club 4 ordered 12/08/2013.

Not to mention Turn Down the Lights Artist Edition ordered 11/11/2013.

[Kingfan24]

Still waiting for CDCC 8,9 & 10 exclusive books

Still waiting for Waiting by Rick Hautala for the Cemetery Dance Book Club 4 ordered 12/08/2013.

Not to mention Turn Down the Lights Artist Edition ordered 11/11/2013.

Damn - your patience is impressive

[GenericEric]

Waiting for almost 7 years for a book called Waiting. Classic Cemetery Dance.

Sad and funny at the same time.

[ZombieElvis]

Waiting for almost 7 years for a book called Waiting. Classic Cemetery Dance.

Sad and funny at the same time.

since Rick Huatala died suddenly 7 years ago, I wonder if that has anything to do with the delay? ( im 'waiting' for it too )
I am sure it is already written but who knows , maybe the signature sheets are in storage or something. just guessing

[Brian861]

The Foam has returned and kudos to CD on this case for The Institute. The book slides right out with Brodart on.

[OldCrow88]

Waiting for almost 7 years for a book called Waiting. Classic Cemetery Dance.

Sad and funny at the same time.

Only 7? Newbie!

[GenericEric]

Waiting for almost 7 years for a book called Waiting. Classic Cemetery Dance.

Sad and funny at the same time.

Only 7? Newbie!

Yeah I know, I've heard some of the stories

[DanHocker]

The Foam has returned and kudos to CD on this case for The Institute. The book slides right out with Brodart on.

This will probably be the last major appearance of this foam, unless I find a better way to cut it. This go around killed the electric knife from last time and killed a brand new one I ordered to replace the broken one. So it may be back to styrofoam sheets.

[Brian861]

[QUOTE=DanHocker;1214159]

The Foam has returned and kudos to CD on this case for The Institute. The book slides right out with Brodart on.

This will probably be the last major appearance of this foam, unless I find a better way to cut it. This go around killed the electric knife from last time and killed a brand new one I ordered to replace the broken one. So it may be back to styrofoam sheets.

Or just fill them with peanuts unless the Styrofoam is more cost effective.

[DanHocker]

[QUOTE=Brian861;1214175]

The Foam has returned and kudos to CD on this case for The Institute. The book slides right out with Brodart on.

This will probably be the last major appearance of this foam, unless I find a better way to cut it. This go around killed the electric knife from last time and killed a brand new one I ordered to replace the broken one. So it may be back to styrofoam sheets.

Or just fill them with peanuts unless the Styrofoam is more cost effective.

Ehh it's 50/50 but we're moving away from using peanuts all together, and peanuts are less effective as unless the bubble bags are really tight they kinda just fall out. I only use this weird foam when the size of the case doesn't match up well with the sizes that the styrofoam sheets come in.

[Hunchback Jack]

Are there hot-wire cutters designed to cut styrofoam? I seem to remember something of that sort from when I was a kid.

HBJ

[Brian861]

[QUOTE=DanHocker;1214177]

The Foam has returned and kudos to CD on this case for The Institute. The book slides right out with Brodart on.

This will probably be the last major appearance of this foam, unless I find a better way to cut it. This go around killed the electric knife from last time and killed a brand new one I ordered to replace the broken one. So it may be back to styrofoam sheets.

Or just fill them with peanuts unless the Styrofoam is more cost effective.

Ehh it's 50/50 but we're moving away from using peanuts all together, and peanuts are less effective as unless the bubble bags are really tight they kinda just fall out. I only use this weird foam when the size of the case doesn't match up well with the sizes that the styrofoam sheets come in.

I noticed the slipcase was packaged with packing paper vs peanuts.

[DanHocker]

Are there hot-wire cutters designed to cut styrofoam? I seem to remember something of that sort from when I was a kid.

HBJ

There are, and that's a option. They're just generally more money than I'd prefer to spend on something like that, that will probably only get used infrequently, since I only need the special foam for cases that end up being a odd thickness. Plus there's also the burning hazard and melting plastic fumes to think about.

[DanHocker]

[QUOTE=Brian861;1214179]

The Foam has returned and kudos to CD on this case for The Institute. The book slides right out with Brodart on.

This will probably be the last major appearance of this foam, unless I find a better way to cut it. This go around killed the electric knife from last time and killed a brand new one I ordered to replace the broken one. So it may be back to styrofoam sheets.

Or just fill them with peanuts unless the Styrofoam is more cost effective.

Ehh it's 50/50 but we're moving away from using peanuts all together, and peanuts are less effective as unless the bubble bags are really tight they kinda just fall out. I only use this weird foam when the size of the case doesn't match up well with the sizes that the styrofoam sheets come in.

I noticed the slipcase was packaged with packing paper vs peanuts.

Yep. We're giving a trial run to a packing paper machine right now, and it seems to be working out pretty well. So we're probably going to keep using that going forward. Saves a lot of mess in the warehouse as well as all that plastic waste. And as long as the guys use plenty of paper it really shouldn't have any effect on the quality of the packing.

[Brian861]

Yep. We're giving a trial run to a packing paper machine right now, and it seems to be working out pretty well. So we're probably going to keep using that going forward. Saves a lot of mess in the warehouse as well as all that plastic waste. And as long as the guys use plenty of paper it really shouldn't have any effect on the quality of the packing.

Or you could go full blown Amazon style and use air cushions lol. I swear, they must own stock in that stuff.

[DanHocker]

Yep. We're giving a trial run to a packing paper machine right now, and it seems to be working out pretty well. So we're probably going to keep using that going forward. Saves a lot of mess in the warehouse as well as all that plastic waste. And as long as the guys use plenty of paper it really shouldn't have any effect on the quality of the packing.

Or you could go full blown Amazon style and use air cushions lol. I swear, they must own stock in that stuff.

Our local shipping supply company tried to sell me on air cushions. I refused. They really only work if your boxes are oversized and even then the books would probably be flopping around loose (if Amazon is any indicator).

[Brian861]

Yep. We're giving a trial run to a packing paper machine right now, and it seems to be working out pretty well. So we're probably going to keep using that going forward. Saves a lot of mess in the warehouse as well as all that plastic waste. And as long as the guys use plenty of paper it really shouldn't have any effect on the quality of the packing.

Or you could go full blown Amazon style and use air cushions lol. I swear, they must own stock in that stuff.

Our local shipping supply company tried to sell me on air cushions. I refused. They really only work if your boxes are oversized and even then the books would probably be flopping around loose (if Amazon is any indicator).

Yeppers.

[Ricky]

I ordered two books and a Blu-Ray from Amazon recently. They all came in the same box with only one air cushion and it wasn't even inflated.

[ZombieElvis]

I ordered two books and a Blu-Ray from Amazon recently. They all came in the same box with only one air cushion and it wasn't even inflated.

when iread this, the 'Debbie Downer' horn sound played in my head so I had to share:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZ1AjaNjack
hope the link works ;/
i hate the way Amazon ships new releases so i tend to get books from VJ Books, i recently got a signed first edition of Malorie by Josh Malerman, , had a brodart mylar cover , the signature was a special tipped in page, and the books was in a box full of bubble wrap and foam popcorn. That is how i want a newrelease sent to me, not in a oversized box full of air or a barely padded envelope, eveything i get from Amazon gets dinged to death!
Cemetery Dance has always shipped books ectremly protected, I order all my PS books from CD for cheaper shipping and better packing, It is worth the wait

[GenericEric]

I ordered two books and a Blu-Ray from Amazon recently. They all came in the same box with only one air cushion and it wasn't even inflated.

Exactly why I rarely buy hardcover books from Amazon anymore. It's pretty much guaranteed they'll arrive all dinged up.

[amd013]

I ordered two books and a Blu-Ray from Amazon recently. They all came in the same box with only one air cushion and it wasn't even inflated.

Exactly why I rarely buy hardcover books from Amazon anymore. It's pretty much guaranteed they'll arrive all dinged up.

I still order books from Amazon, with the understanding these are my "reading" copies. If it is a book I want to collect, I order another copy from CD (preferably with the custom slipcase).

[kingfan2323]

If I order a book from Amazon I will return it over and over until the book is perfect. I ordered 6 copies of Brother in Paperback (to get signed) before they got it right. I think I may have a note on my account. They come properly packed now.

Here is an idea- pack the fucking books right the first time

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