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Post by mkarrett on Dec 8, 2017 13:54:28 GMT -5
I think they might have gotten more takers on delayed shipping for Kidnapped Crossworder if they gave any indication of how long it would take to get the last two ready to ship. I can't imagine many people saying "You've had my money for a year and a half with nothing to show for it. What's another year or more?" EXACTLY
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Post by distantsmoke on Dec 8, 2017 13:56:19 GMT -5
I wasn't asked if I wanted it now or later. Now I don't know when I'll get it.....I tried to go back to the survey to see if the question was there, but it just says I've completed it. You would only have been asked the question if you purchased more than one of the experiences. If you did, and weren't asked, then you might contact them. I purchased all three, got surveys for all three and never got asked if I wanted to wait......
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Post by Todd on Dec 8, 2017 13:59:07 GMT -5
I thought the picture of all of the locks and keys in the November 17th update was pretty cool. I thought they had a bunch of custom locks made for this. Then a couple days later, Amazon thought I'd like to buy this: www.amazon.com/Jewelry-Drawer-Vintage-Carved-Padlock/dp/B01114Y2P2Edit: I do see now that the Armchair Detective locks have TWO birds on them, and the Amazon lock only has one.
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Post by distantsmoke on Dec 8, 2017 14:17:12 GMT -5
I thought the picture of all of the locks and keys in the November 17th update was pretty cool. I thought they had a bunch of custom locks made for this. Then a couple days later, Amazon thought I'd like to buy this: www.amazon.com/Jewelry-Drawer-Vintage-Carved-Padlock/dp/B01114Y2P2Edit: I do see now that the Armchair Detective locks have TWO birds on them, and the Amazon lock only has one. Wow, that's like flat out plagiary.
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Post by dmikester on Dec 8, 2017 14:23:29 GMT -5
I will say that I refuse to give them more money for add-ons until I see an actual product in hand. They have not exactly given me much reason to trust them in general, sad to say.
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Post by Todd on Dec 8, 2017 15:28:55 GMT -5
I thought the picture of all of the locks and keys in the November 17th update was pretty cool. I thought they had a bunch of custom locks made for this. Then a couple days later, Amazon thought I'd like to buy this: www.amazon.com/Jewelry-Drawer-Vintage-Carved-Padlock/dp/B01114Y2P2Edit: I do see now that the Armchair Detective locks have TWO birds on them, and the Amazon lock only has one. Wow, that's like flat out plagiary. I don't mind that they are using off-the-shelf locks, just surprised that things are taking this long if they are.
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Post by wortelboer on Dec 8, 2017 16:16:01 GMT -5
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Post by thegenii on Dec 8, 2017 17:03:43 GMT -5
I fully expect that they will purchase boxes and things for use in the experiences. One cannot afford to have everything custom made--it's just not economically feasible.
But, they also may have purchased pieces to use for the prototype photos in the campaign. They do state items in the final experience may differ from that shown in the photos.
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Post by Todd on Dec 8, 2017 17:22:00 GMT -5
I fully expect that they will purchase boxes and things for use in the experiences. One cannot afford to have everything custom made--it's just not economically feasible. But, they also may have purchased pieces to use for the prototype photos in the campaign. They do state items in the final experience may differ from that shown in the photos. The picture I was referring to was in the November 17th update, right under this text: "Just this week, we finally received the custom padlocks, playing cards, and many other objects that we've designed..." (italics mine) The top photo was of a pile of locks almost identical to the one found on Amazon. I, also, fully expect that they will use many stock items in assembling these cases. I just was pointing out the disingenuousness. And also the odd coincidence that, out of the blue, Amazon thought I might be interested in these locks.
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Post by thegenii on Dec 9, 2017 12:03:37 GMT -5
I think with The Armchair Detective Company we're putting our faith in the reputations of the three principals.
And, yes, Google tracks you. I find that unnerving.
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Post by distantsmoke on Dec 9, 2017 13:00:41 GMT -5
And, yes, Google tracks you. I find that unnerving. I don't. As a veteran, I am well aware the government and all it's components own all information about me. They have my DNA, blood type, medical and education records. Ad nauseum. Google is just another government patsy. I am no longer surprised when companies I have never even heard of email or send me an actual physical card congratulating me on my birthday. It would be unnerving if it wasn't so pervasive.
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Post by distantsmoke on Dec 12, 2017 18:41:53 GMT -5
Well, well, well. I was never asked the question on my backer kit survey If I wanted to wait and receive all three cases together, so I asked the question. I think everyone will find the answer interesting:
Case #117 is shipping out the next 2 weeks, you will receive a tracking # from Backerkit. The other cases are not shipping out until Summer/Spring of next year, so they cannot possibly be all shipped together.
Most specific information on shipping they have ever given me.
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Post by Todd on Dec 12, 2017 19:42:35 GMT -5
Well, well, well. I was never asked the question on my backer kit survey If I wanted to wait and receive all three cases together, so I asked the question. I think everyone will find the answer interesting: Case #117 is shipping out the next 2 weeks, you will receive a tracking # from Backerkit. The other cases are not shipping out until Summer/Spring of next year, so they cannot possibly be all shipped together. Most specific information on shipping they have ever given me. That's odd. It sounds like they're denying that they asked some of us if we wanted to delay shipment so they would all ship together.
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Post by distantsmoke on Dec 12, 2017 20:42:18 GMT -5
Well, well, well. I was never asked the question on my backer kit survey If I wanted to wait and receive all three cases together, so I asked the question. I think everyone will find the answer interesting: Case #117 is shipping out the next 2 weeks, you will receive a tracking # from Backerkit. The other cases are not shipping out until Summer/Spring of next year, so they cannot possibly be all shipped together. Most specific information on shipping they have ever given me. That's odd. It sounds like they're denying that they asked some of us if we wanted to delay shipment so they would all ship together. Personally I thought it also sounded rather curt. I have to admit the news about the the two most expensive cases not shipping till summer (I have no faith in spring) was quite a bummer. While I am sure I will enjoy all of them my excitement and enthusiasm have diminished greatly.
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Post by dmikester on Dec 12, 2017 20:47:45 GMT -5
I think it's clear at this point that they are not good business people. The product itself may end up being spectacular, but this whole process has been very rough and annoying from a customer perspective.
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