Can anybody comment on receiving the 12x12" singles set from the NewOrderOnline shop? I'm concerned about the condition of the records upon arrival. Since Minty Mintness(™ Rocket Mick) matters, I've searched local music shops to buy copies that I can inspect before purchase. Unfortunately, no stores have stocked it yet. Should I just take my chances on an order from this site?
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I bought mine in Virgin Megastore off Picadilly Circus a couple of weeks ago. They had all 12 in protective sleeves on a 3x4 rack so even if punters picked them up the actual covers remained untouched. Unfortunately you didn't get to keep the plastic sleeves once you handed them to the checkout :( I was just pleased Virgin had taken some care in displaying them.
I was going to buy them in Scotland the week before but the Dundee HMV I went to only had about 6 of the set and at least 2 were in a shocking state. Grubby paw marks all over and badly creased edges 
I can confirm along with the other folks that the quality of the sleeves are shite; no spine and very easily marked.
Who knows if they'll be worth anything in five years? From the amount I've seen in a few UK cities they don't exactly look to be limited edition or in short supply 
As i have ALREADY pointed out these sleeves are VERY BADLY damaged in HMV due to a PRINTING error the SILVER ink gets ALL over the covers.Rather than MINTY MINT they are SILVER DUDS.So much so that since i got them 3 weeks ago for my birthday LAST i have been UNABLE to PLAY them.The TRAUMA of these covers is JUST TOO MUCH to bear!
Rocket Mick wrote: As i have ALREADY pointed out these sleeves are VERY BADLY damaged in HMV due to a PRINTING error the SILVER ink gets ALL over the covers.Rather than MINTY MINT they are SILVER DUDS.So much so that since i got them 3 weeks ago for my birthday LAST i have been UNABLE to PLAY them.The TRAUMA of these covers is JUST TOO MUCH to bear!
They had some with messy ink marks on when I got mine. After 15 minutes of making sure I had the correct 12 and the ones in the best condition. I still ended up with a couple that had a few marks on them. The marks came off using a bit white spirit, dabbed on with a tissue.
Hank Wiseass© wrote:
Rocket Mick wrote: As i have ALREADY pointed out these sleeves are VERY BADLY damaged in HMV due to a PRINTING error the SILVER ink gets ALL over the covers.Rather than MINTY MINT they are SILVER DUDS.So much so that since i got them 3 weeks ago for my birthday LAST i have been UNABLE to PLAY them.The TRAUMA of these covers is JUST TOO MUCH to bear!
They had some with messy ink marks on when I got mine. After 15 minutes of making sure I had the correct 12 and the ones in the best condition. I still ended up with a couple that had a few marks on them. The marks came off using a bit white spirit, dabbed on with a tissue.
Cheers for the tips HANK and good morning.Trust you are WELL?
Rocket Mick wrote:
Hank Wiseass© wrote:
Rocket Mick wrote: As i have ALREADY pointed out these sleeves are VERY BADLY damaged in HMV due to a PRINTING error the SILVER ink gets ALL over the covers.Rather than MINTY MINT they are SILVER DUDS.So much so that since i got them 3 weeks ago for my birthday LAST i have been UNABLE to PLAY them.The TRAUMA of these covers is JUST TOO MUCH to bear!
They had some with messy ink marks on when I got mine. After 15 minutes of making sure I had the correct 12 and the ones in the best condition. I still ended up with a couple that had a few marks on them. The marks came off using a bit white spirit, dabbed on with a tissue.
Cheers for the tips HANK and good morning.Trust you are WELL?
I am bonzer. Would you like a 'Singles' poster?
Hank Wiseass© wrote:
Rocket Mick wrote:
Hank Wiseass© wrote:
Rocket Mick wrote: As i have ALREADY pointed out these sleeves are VERY BADLY damaged in HMV due to a PRINTING error the SILVER ink gets ALL over the covers.Rather than MINTY MINT they are SILVER DUDS.So much so that since i got them 3 weeks ago for my birthday LAST i have been UNABLE to PLAY them.The TRAUMA of these covers is JUST TOO MUCH to bear!
They had some with messy ink marks on when I got mine. After 15 minutes of making sure I had the correct 12 and the ones in the best condition. I still ended up with a couple that had a few marks on them. The marks came off using a bit white spirit, dabbed on with a tissue.
Cheers for the tips HANK and good morning.Trust you are WELL?
I am bonzer. Would you like a 'Singles' poster?
Most certainly WOULD Hank.
Just got confimation from the distributor they are on the way to my place, Those who ordered will get theirs shortly after I recieve them. I did get a few more sets to keep in stock for future orders.
Sorry for the wait for those who ordered.
