30 Trips Around The Sun Box & Digital USB

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"When we began discussing audio projects to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Grateful Dead back in 2012, we knew we wanted to do something completely unprecedented. We could think of nothing more exciting or ambitious than a career-spanning overview of the band's live legacy focused on what best tells the story: complete concerts. Our first criterion was the very best live music to represent any given year in the band’s history. We wanted to make sure that there were not only the tent-pole shows that fans have been demanding for decades but also ones that are slightly more under the radar, but equally excellent. For those who listen to the entire box straight through, chronologically, the narrative of the Grateful Dead's live legacy will be seen as second to none in the pantheon of music history." - David Lemieux

We are more than pleased to announce the Grateful Dead's most ambitious release ever: 30 TRIPS AROUND THE SUN. Available as both an 80-disc boxed set and a custom lightning-bolt USB drive, the collection includes 30 unreleased live shows, one for each year the band was together from 1966 to 1995, along with one track from their earliest recording sessions in 1965. Packed with over 73 hours of music, both the boxed set and the USB drive will be individually numbered limited editions.

The 80-disc boxed set is individually numbered and limited to 6,500 copies, a nod to the band’s formation in 1965. Along with the CDs, it also includes a gold-colored 7-inch vinyl single which bookends the band’s career. The A-side is “Caution (Do Not Stop On Tracks)” from the band’s earliest recording session in 1965 with the B-side of the last song the band ever performed together live, “Box Of Rain” recorded during their final encore at Soldier Field in Chicago on July 9, 1995.

The box also comes with a 288-page book that features an extensive, career-spanning essay written by Nick Meriwether, who oversees the Dead archives at the University of California, Santa Cruz, along with special remembrances of the band submitted by fans. Also included is a scroll that offers a visual representation of how the band’s live repertoire has evolved through the years.

The USB drive version* will be shaped like a gold lightning bolt with the Grateful Dead 50th anniversary logo engraved on the side. The drive includes all of the music from the collection in both FLAC (96/24) and MP3 formats and is an individually numbered limited edition of 1,000 copies. Digital version of the book also included on USB.

Shows will NOT be sold individually on CD. This release is sure to sell out quickly so pre-order your copy today and stick around as we will be revealing a mighty fine selection of music, art, and much, much more right here.

(Looking for a smaller 50th Anniversary commemorative keepsake? September 18th will see the release of a four-CD version of the collection titled 30 TRIPS AROUND THE SUN: THE DEFINITIVE LIVE STORY 1965-1995. More on that here.)

ROLLINGSTONE.COM SONG PREMIERE AND EXCLUSIVE DAVID LEMIEUX INTERVIEW
Head on over to Rollingstone.com for the very first listen of "Morning Dew" 9/18/87 Madison Square Garden, David Fricke's exclusive interview with archivist David Lemieux, and the reveal of 30 TRIPS AROUND THE SUN's '69 and '84 shows.

*Helpful hints for using your USB:

Running the 30 Trips Player / Reader program:
On Windows – Navigate to the USB drive and double click the PCStart.exe file to run.
On MacOS – Open the GD 30 Trips drive, and double click the MacStart to run.

Viewing the digital book:
You can either view it within the program that comes on the drive, or by opening the PDF directly.

To view the PDF, open the PDF folder on the drive and the USB_bk_spreads_08-31 file within. Selecting the option within your PDF reading application to view as a “single page” might be preferable to viewing as a continuous document.

Importing music into iTunes and other library programs:
When you import the songs from the USB into your library, the information used to identify the track will likely leave them sorted incorrectly. Please use the song list found here to re-number the songs for each show so that they playback in the correct order.
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September 11, 2015 - 4:20pm

#4681

Kayak Guy

Joined:
June 4, 2015

woohoo digipacks

That makes me happy, even if they are delayed. I'd be happier with a photo of said digipacks. Its the silence from TPTB that creates the wild speculation on the board.
September 11, 2015 - 4:15pm

#4682

Zuckfun

Joined:
March 18, 2010

My crazy notes

If anyone is interested in the weird way I split up discs when I copy them, here's how the box set seems to be shaping up. For everyone else, please ignore the rest of this post: -1966 Discs 1 and 2 can be combined except for Midnight Hour (can be added to disc 1 or 2 from 1967) -1971 Add Greatest and JB Goode to another show as filler. Discs 2 and 3 can then be combined -1976 Samson added to end of set one disc and Playin-Encore on Disc 2 just leaves Roses for filler -1978 and all 3 disc shows (72-74, 82, 83-etc...will have some room for filler tracks) -Maybe keep Lindley Meadows intact as 2 discs, which leaves much room for other tracks on these 2 discs. -1979 Combine discs 2 and 3- Dancin-Black Peter(cut). Then Black Peter-Encore as filler (for 2 disc show) -1980 Stranger/To Lay Me Down at end of Set I (2 disc show) -1984 Cold Rain>Don't Need Love at the end of disc 1 (2 disc show) -1985 Good Lovin +Encore at end of disc 1 (2 disc show) -1988 Fantasy>Encore on Disc 1 (2 disc show) -1989 Estimated-Blow Away on Disc 1 (2 disc show) -1990 Throwin -Encore is extra for 2 disc show, also 10 minutes left at the end of disc 1 -1991 Help/Slip/Franklins on Disc 1 for 2 disc show -1992- Lovelight and Encore on Disc 1 for 2 disc show -1993 Days Between>Encore on disc 1 for 2 disc show -1994 is a 3 disc show (61,70,51 min) -1995 Encore on disc 1 for 2 disc show -1972/1973/1974/1981/1982/1983 and 1994 are all 3 disc shows. The current count looks to be 66 discs. Then again, this all depends on the accuracy of the allmusic timings. I can't imagine anyone splits up shows like I do, hence they're my crazy notes.
September 11, 2015 - 4:13pm

#4683

kerehman

Joined:
September 11, 2015

got a reply back today from Rhino

I'm new to this message board as of today but I have been following these threads for months now. I sent Rhino an email via their contact info on their website. This was my message and their response: Thank you for your email, Kevin. The shows will be in digipaks. Thank you for your patience. Dr. Rhino From: XXXXXX@yahoo.com [mailto:XXXXX@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, September 11, 2015 1:04 PM To: Dr.Rhino Subject: 30 Trips Around The Sun (Grateful Dead) Hello, I’m sure at this point you have received many emails about this box set and now that the shipping date has been pushed back people are starting to get angry. I for one am not angry, but a little concerned. My concern is I have pre-ordered something that I have not yet seen and am about to be charged $700 for it. Is there any indication that this product will be revealed before I am to be billed for it on Sept 17th. Now, with no actual shipping date and no product information I am starting to consider cancelling my order. I don’t think it is a very good business practice to expect customers to pay up front for something and provide them so little information on the product itself and base their purchasing decisions solely on speculation. If you could answer one question, I would greatly greatly appreciate it. I just want to now how the cds will be packaged within the box. As individual shows? In digipaks? That sort of thing. If no information is given out about this product before the September 17th billing date, I will unfortunately have to cancel my order which I really don’t want to do. I just can’t justify supporting a business model such as this, playing on the loyalty of fans of this band. Thank you, XXXXX XXXXXX
September 11, 2015 - 4:03pm

#4684

boblopes

Joined:
January 13, 2009

re: packaging, delay, lack of info

I hope they are similar to Dave's Picks and not like E72 or the RTs where they scratch the disk or rip the cardboard. Would be cool if they had liner notes for each and every show. Bummed that they're delayed, but would rather wait and receive it exactly right from the crack equipment crew. I think the negativity would be a lot worse if they released it messed up and then had the horror show of taking it back and sending out whatever is messed up. SNAFUs happen, would be nice to know what happened. Not interested in low quality mp3 streams. I'd rather listen from my stereo speakers than my pc speakers. Would be a nice reward to be able to download high quality flac/alac or even HD tracks for this issue, but I totally understand why they would not do that... I think the lack of details in the actual cd packaging is TPTB's attempt at trying to minimize the profiteers the opportunity to gather the remaining stock. I do wish Dave had done more videos talking about the shows and why they were chosen. His enthusiasm is contageous and I look forward to them even with the wind and distractions. The effort they spent with the countdown, they should've really celebrated this boxset while we waited. IMHO they should've included the Flash Drive with the boxset and increased the number available to reach the same profit margin. While we wait, could the wise sages here come up with the runner up 30 trips for us to listen to (archive or release) while we wait? I do hope that there's a companion show released for DaP16 (Oxford ME anyone???) I look forward to Bliss's interview with Dave! Keep it cool - we're all frustrated - it's going to be worth the wait!!! What's everyone listening tonight???
September 11, 2015 - 4:00pm

#4685

planet1

Joined:
June 28, 2013

Go with the flow

Now a special box treat will be most appreciated for the unforseen circumstance :) keep on rockin In the fee world. Rain or Snow.
September 11, 2015 - 3:58pm

#4686

ctoleary

Joined:
May 6, 2008

Qustions Unanswered...

Look..although I have been a lurker here for years, this is my first post. I have really been frustrated at the unanswered questions posed here, so I decided to contact Rhino corporate in Burbank. I just received a call-back. Most of the information was useless, but I did relay lots of concerns mentioned here. I was told he will try to talk to the "higher-up" powers that be, to post answers to these questions on the dead net site. 1. Will the USB have fades or will the second sets run continuously with no breaks A--no idea. But good question. He will raise this question and hopes to have the answer posted on dead net. 2. Why was the box delayed. A--not certain, but he understands it was an issue that needed to be addressed and could not be overlooked. 3. Will the shows be individually packaged or will they be included either with the book or packed together in some sort of folder. A--Although he personally has not seen the box he has been told each show will be in its own packaging. Whether digi-packs or tri-fold sleeves or whatever he wasn't sure. Along these lines, he said everything he has heard about the book would point to the book being a separate part of the set and not some sort of integrated book/disc package. For grins I asked about the decision to not include Santa Clara in the Fare thee Well set. He said this has been a huge cause of complaints. He has relayed this up the chain before and will do this again. Please...I know there isn't much here that is very solid. I pass this along as an example that getting straight answers, even from corporate Rhino is impossible. At best, maybe these questions will be passed to someone who matters and knows. Please--no flames towards me here--I'm only trying to get some answers like all of you. Hey, I'm shocked I got a call-back/response.
September 11, 2015 - 3:52pm

#4687

fluffua 01

Joined:
May 6, 2013

your post

I know. I don't anything about Hd files or flacc files. I've only bought files for shows that don't have an option physical copies. as a purist I don't know anything about new technology. Ponos I have no clue about but they look baddass. I really wish the digital owners would get the USB with box because it's deserving for the price. thank you for your explanation because I'm old fashioned. I agree with you I will use the files to put in Itunes but will wait for the box because to me it's like having sex before you meet someone. thanks for your post and knowledge
September 11, 2015 - 3:02pm

#4688

Kayak Guy

Joined:
June 4, 2015

Packaging

I stand corrected, most of those boxes has the paper Road Trip style fold out sleeves that scratch the CDs when you try to remove them from the sleeves, not really what I consider individual packaging that stands up to being put on the shelf out of the boxes. I would like digipacks like Dave's picks, not trifold sleeves that barely fit the CDs or DVD sized packaging that only fit on my DVD shelf. I guess it doesn't really matter as they will go in storage for safe keeping once they are ripped.
September 11, 2015 - 2:28pm

#4689

alvarhanso

Joined:
January 16, 2014

tracklist

There's some 31-40 min discs in there. I would imagine it would be the acme of foolishness to expect some filler. Franklin's Dancin' as an entire disc does not have my heart palpitating. Since it appears they kept the long jam of 11/14/73 together by moving some things, is it complaining too much to think they might have done the same on some shows they could have knocked down to two discs? I went through Spring '90/TOO to burn my car discs as 2 disc versions, and I only had to take out Space on a couple of shows and move some encores or parts of set II to disc 1 to accomplish that. (Though I also had to excise the fades as well, which took the most time, and I removed some crowd noise on a couple of shows.) Also, I'm curious at the specificity of the review on the allmusic page. You'd think that that review was actually written by someone who listened to the entire set, especially given the comment on the drums becoming more schtick as the years/shows progressed.
September 11, 2015 - 2:26pm

#4690

antonjo

Joined:
June 4, 2007

7/03/66

This setlist exceeds my hopes. Nobody's Fault, Tastebud, and Cardboard Cowboy...yes! No Early Morning Rain or Good Day Sunshine, alas. Disc 7 (Doin That Rag > Stephen > Eleven jam > Lovelight) sure looks sweet-tastin'....

John Perry Barlow

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"When we began discussing audio projects to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Grateful Dead back in 2012, we knew we wanted to do something completely unprecedented. We could think of nothing more exciting or ambitious than a career-spanning overview of the band's live legacy focused on what best tells the story: complete concerts. Our first criterion was the very best live music to represent any given year in the band’s history. We wanted to make sure that there were not only the tent-pole shows that fans have been demanding for decades but also ones that are slightly more under the radar, but equally excellent. For those who listen to the entire box straight through, chronologically, the narrative of the Grateful Dead's live legacy will be seen as second to none in the pantheon of music history." - David Lemieux

We are more than pleased to announce the Grateful Dead's most ambitious release ever: 30 TRIPS AROUND THE SUN. Available as both an 80-disc boxed set and a custom lightning-bolt USB drive, the collection includes 30 unreleased live shows, one for each year the band was together from 1966 to 1995, along with one track from their earliest recording sessions in 1965. Packed with over 73 hours of music, both the boxed set and the USB drive will be individually numbered limited editions.

The 80-disc boxed set is individually numbered and limited to 6,500 copies, a nod to the band’s formation in 1965. Along with the CDs, it also includes a gold-colored 7-inch vinyl single which bookends the band’s career. The A-side is “Caution (Do Not Stop On Tracks)” from the band’s earliest recording session in 1965 with the B-side of the last song the band ever performed together live, “Box Of Rain” recorded during their final encore at Soldier Field in Chicago on July 9, 1995.

The box also comes with a 288-page book that features an extensive, career-spanning essay written by Nick Meriwether, who oversees the Dead archives at the University of California, Santa Cruz, along with special remembrances of the band submitted by fans. Also included is a scroll that offers a visual representation of how the band’s live repertoire has evolved through the years.

The USB drive version* will be shaped like a gold lightning bolt with the Grateful Dead 50th anniversary logo engraved on the side. The drive includes all of the music from the collection in both FLAC (96/24) and MP3 formats and is an individually numbered limited edition of 1,000 copies. Digital version of the book also included on USB.

Shows will NOT be sold individually on CD. This release is sure to sell out quickly so pre-order your copy today and stick around as we will be revealing a mighty fine selection of music, art, and much, much more right here.

(Looking for a smaller 50th Anniversary commemorative keepsake? September 18th will see the release of a four-CD version of the collection titled 30 TRIPS AROUND THE SUN: THE DEFINITIVE LIVE STORY 1965-1995. More on that here.)

ROLLINGSTONE.COM SONG PREMIERE AND EXCLUSIVE DAVID LEMIEUX INTERVIEW
Head on over to Rollingstone.com for the very first listen of "Morning Dew" 9/18/87 Madison Square Garden, David Fricke's exclusive interview with archivist David Lemieux, and the reveal of 30 TRIPS AROUND THE SUN's '69 and '84 shows.

*Helpful hints for using your USB:

Running the 30 Trips Player / Reader program:
On Windows – Navigate to the USB drive and double click the PCStart.exe file to run.
On MacOS – Open the GD 30 Trips drive, and double click the MacStart to run.

Viewing the digital book:
You can either view it within the program that comes on the drive, or by opening the PDF directly.

To view the PDF, open the PDF folder on the drive and the USB_bk_spreads_08-31 file within. Selecting the option within your PDF reading application to view as a “single page” might be preferable to viewing as a continuous document.

Importing music into iTunes and other library programs:
When you import the songs from the USB into your library, the information used to identify the track will likely leave them sorted incorrectly. Please use the song list found here to re-number the songs for each show so that they playback in the correct order.
PDF
Text

My box arrives

I just received a message from the carrier DHL. Heavy taxes to pay for France! The box should reach me quickly.

Emails

I've not had a single email from dead.net about shipping, miracles or anything else... even though the box seems to have made its way across the Atlantic to the UK...

Authentic tickets?

West Coast and Mid West shows didn't always sell out, most of the unused tickets are from CA shows. They also have an authentic ticket in the GD scrapbook from GD.net. http://www.dead.net/content/grateful-dead-scrapbook-deluxe-edition

rrot, you are a mother....

of all genius, thank you for the UPS My Choice tip. I opened an account and see that mine will be here by end of day. You can't imagine the load it took off my mind, wondering if this thing was coming today....Peace

30 trips here

arrived at home last night from a 16 hr day to find waiting, my personal miracle....30 Trips was here!!! And what a beautiful box it is. Now that I have the day to myself, I begin an audio journey,peace to all

7"

Am I the only one here who cringed when they saw that the 7" single was just on the lid sandwiched between 2 pieces of wood. No scratches but I'm curious how may will be as people try to slide it out.

When the box lands

Crank up that old Victrola, put on them rockin' shoes. The '66 show will have you moving like you're dancing barefoot on the surface of the sun.

Shipping

I think their trying to surprise us with the box my status still is backordered and I still haven't got a shipping email other than the one that say's we will be shipping your box soon.

So easy, a caveman could do it...

Another thumbs-up for the UPS My Choice- I just found out that it will be a very good weekend indeed. Thanks, rrot. Happy Columbus Day to all the Italian explorers out there in Deadland!

Tickets and Backstage pass :) Nice Touch decision Makers

Very cool that they are doing that !!! Two thumbs up from me People post your ticket and Pass Dates ,, curious to hear,, the 2.21.95 pass somebody mentioned,, super score !! I'm guessing a lot of 90's tickets,, I am pulling for a Greek pass or ticket !!! 7.13.84 Would be cool to get a New Years, Mardi Gras, Band Member birthday show, Last Show, or some other anniversary pass

Sweden/black market

Well doesnt seem as if my box has started its journey over the pond.The nice lady at DHL could give me a tracking number however, so at least I can watch its progress. As to Stephen and his repetitive touting of shows, I concur with all the others who are heartily sick of the constant admonishments to get em while you can,take this petty commerce elsewhere,pretty please. Stephen prospered in his....... ......where ever he goes they all complain!

MyUPS shipping

Hi all, I have noticed a couple of shipments arriving for me today and Monday. Can anyone tell me what they appeared as when you checked? Mine say "Warner Music Group Promo".... Not exactly sure what that all means. Thanks! Scott

"DP"

Double Post

30 Trips.....

....finished its trip to Northeast Philly yesterday afternoon.... I didn't get a shipping notice so that made it a very nice surprise. My first impression? "They sure didn't skimp on this."

Wood is Not Good

I wanted to start out by saying how grateful I am that this box was assembled. It's great to have a community so enthusiastic about music stretching back a half century. With that said . . . In response to the post on 10/08 at 12:43 by wissinomingdeadhead "It's WOOD and the wood is GOOD" Unfortunately - No. It's not wood. It's particle board with a veneer overlay. Mine came yesterday and the lid was peeled away from the front left corner. I made my avatar a picture of the damaged box. You can also check out a more detailed picture by searching Twitter for #30Trips or click the link here: https://twitter.com/hashtag/30trips Disappointing on two fronts. First it's damaged. Second, we paid $740 for veneer and not full grain, real wood. That's a massive, massive let down. Sure, it could probably be re-glued but that's not the point (and the veneer does not match-up when you press it down anyway - it's already warped, so it will never look right even if 'fixed'). I'm glad it appears from a review of the comments below that my box is the only one to have suffered this damage in transit. That's good for the GD fans but I hate to he bearer of bad news. The box's composition means that the condition my box is in now will eventually be the condition of each and every one of the 6500 boxes. Wood can withstand the test of time. MDF, Glue & Veneer cannot. It's not a question of if, only when. The music is the most important thing but when you make a decision to design a product instead of simply offering digital downloads, the physical design becomes part and parcel of the overall packaging. You simply cannot separate the two. It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. Ecstatic about the music. Deeply disappointed in the product design.

30 Trips

Arrived in Haverford, PA last night. Incredibly cool and the streams do not do the sound quality justice. 10-12-84 is just amazing. I am a fan of 1984 but given what they did with this release of that show, I can live with the likelihood of never seeing another 1984 release. Also, the scroll is much cooler in reality than comes across on the PDF. Book too, but moreso the scroll. Anyone get a USB delivered yer?

jw1895

I'd be really bummed if that happened to me.

Happy for all you guys

I seem to be the only one with no package arriving, even after checking with UPS Choice; nothing coming my way this weekend. Dead.net, per usual, was extraordinarily unhelpful. I hope all of you people receiving this treasure trove enjoy your weekend!

RROT

Do what RRot said below and you will see when Warner Music package is arriving. Im in Iowa and it says Monday. Looks like they are coming from Pennsylvania. Its a free service.

MA deliveries, &c.

Dear other impatient Massheads: I live just outside of Boston (like really 'just'--about 25 feet), didn't pay extra for faster shipping options, have had no shipping email from Deadnet (other than the really general one), and my order status is still showing 'Backordered.' But, according to the MyUps service (thanks for that tip, everyone), my box should land sometime on Monday. That's good to hear, as I'll be out of town from tonight to Sunday morning for a wedding in Philly, and now I don't have to worry about the goods disappearing from the porch while I'm on the road. It also means that I'll be driving south this afternoon from MA to PA, while my box rides with its friends from PA to MA. Arrgh--so close! Reports from those with this thing in hand are most encouraging. I'd wish you all a good weekend, but I know you'll manage to do that anyway! 2cents on the reseller question: I've never sold anything GD-related except extra tickets in the parking lot, but I've always sold those at face value or less, and always to people who looked like fans, not resellers. Too, I've bought tix resale, but only ever at face value, and usually from friends whose plans fell apart at the last minute. That said, I was pretty cash poor from roughly 1997 to 2007, and missed out on a lot of DPs, RTs, and FW69 because of it. To be able to get my hands on some of those releases has meant dipping into the world of resales, and I appreciate that there are copies out there for me to consider (although some are $till out of reach). Expect I'll see everyone in Worcester for Dead & Co.?

Thanks for the MA/Boston Update

I appreciate the update on the MA/Boston area shipment(s). For whatever reason, when I went to sign up for MyUPS Choice, I got to the very end, and it gave me an error message saying my address was listed as a commercial address and it is open to the public (news to me???) and therefore they couldn't give me tracking info. Odd, because we live in a single family on a cul de sac...the furthest thing from a commercial addy! Ahh well. Had me wondering though, when this puppy might hit my stoop. Need that Stoop Cam. Sounds like it may be Monday then...which incidentally is Columbus Day and I have off work but hope it's not a day off for Mister Postman. Cheers to all of you who are reveling in this awesomeness and thanks for sharing your giddiness and some content details as well. Sixtus

"My Choice?" Maybe, Maybe Not

I live in a remote part of west Texas and must rely on a post office box. This means my dead.net shipments come via UPS’s dreaded “Mail Innovations”. UPS hands off these packages to the USPS for delivery. I wasn’t seeing my Boxilla delivery on UPS’s “My Choice”, so I checked with UPS just now. They told me that Mail Innovation shipments DO NOT show up on “My Choice”. Looks like those of us in this boat will be sailing blind, but keep the faith – much more likely than not your tsunami of music is (or is about to be) heading your way! Get ready to catch that wave! Onward!

Squirrelly Guy

That squirrelly guy that got to do the unveiling is great. I've watched it about 10 times while I wait for the UPS guy.

Jack Straw/Sixtus

I share your concerns...I also remain in the dark about the status of my box. I had it shipped to my office here in the metro NYC area, so it would not sit on my front porch, but my office is of course a commercial address and therefore not trackable by MyUPSChoice. When I inquired this morning the nice woman at dead.net told me they would be sending out shipping confirmation and tracking numbers in the next "1 - 2 business days". So...I tell myself to remain a patient man a little longer. I suspect we are far from the only customers in this information never-never land. All things in time, all things in time.... Right?

Happy Leif Erikson Day! Hinga Dinga Doergen

jw1895 - You are not the only one - My box came with a nice puncture wound from the outside shipping box through the inside shipping box and right through my 30 Trips box. I already called for a replacement.

Oh man. That's even worse!

Oh man. That's even worse! Sorry to hear that. I contacted customer service as well. Here's to hoping they held a few boxes back.

That squirrelly guy is Dr. Rhino

As shown on the Rhino website.

THERE IS STILL HOPE HERE IN CONNECTICUT

After checking UPS website all morning long with no luck (THANKS TO THOSE WITH THE HELPFUL TIP SUGGESTION) and reading the posts, I decided to check the website one more time. BAM I signed on and there popped up a calendar on the UPS Site for a delivery between 10:30-12:30 from the Warner Music Group. PLUS... I have NOT received any email from Dead.net about shipping. Anyone thinking about torturing themselve and waiting to open this up on Christmas morning. Wouldn't it be nice to feel like an 8 year old kid and getting all excited about Christmas again. YES I'm actually thinking about it.... We shall see how long that lasts.... Stay tuned

BUT WAIT!

Call now in the next 15 minutes... ...and receive TWO SHOWS for the price of one! (just pay separate shipping and handling)

UK delivery

Just has a text from the carrier asking me to pay £88.00 VAT. Pooh!

Really??

THAT is Dr Rhino?? He has managed a couple of my product issues soooo much better than customer support. So does he own the whole sha-bang?

Box Quality

I have to agree with some who are not happy with the construction of this box. The laminate is already starting to peel on my box and some of the wood base panels do not line up. That being said its all about the music which is fantastic so far. For $23.33 per show I feel this is well worth the price. I just don't think the box will hold up very well.

Customer Service

Just talked with a nice rep at customer service. They have no idea if boxes are being shipped out. They are not getting updates. With that being said, she told me that there is a possibility it might have shipped already. I'm hoping so. I cannot wait to dig into those 93, 94 and 95 shows!!!

And just like that...

The box arrives. Only problem is I'm 2 hours away and it's raining back home. Had to call the neighbor. Luckily the box only got a little damp on the bottom when the UPS guy slid it onto the porch. Now the long wait. I love the camp in the Adirondacks, and I love the fall foliage, but I also really, really love the Dead. Maybe I can leave just a couple hours earlier then planned. Going to be hard to wait.

Got it!

Wow! What a nice surprise to find this on my door step. Began with Winterland '71, now listening to Golden Gate '75. Hat's off to the designers I think the packaging is superb! Any hoo , back to listening! On my day off too! Peace, Meeko

@StStephen71

I agree with folks on this board who always say to just ignore the real pains in the neck like you. But I can no longer do that. You have gone above & beyond anything I have ever seen here. Your crass sales promotion is exceeded only by your annoying habit of posting this thing every 5 minutes. I hope once you are done selling us everything, including your underwear, that we never hear from you again. You are beyond annoying!

West coast Deliveries

Thanks to rrrot for the UPS tip. Looks like the box will hit SF Bay Area on Wednesday...

DHL and Cinram Group (Commedy66)

Very interesting that Cinram Group manufactured these. I should have figured as there are not many CD pressing firms out there. That means these disks were pressed 10 minutes from my house. I had forgotten about Cinram, have had friends work there for years. I totally forgot about getting In the Dark and Dicks Picks 1 for free from some buddies. Man, I have to go through some of my old boxes. I was just about to buy DP1, and still may, off of ebay. I need some of you extremely organized folks to come spend a weekend with me. Free Head Food!

4601 LANDS IN CONNECTICUT

MAY 27,1993 is the TICKET FROM CAL EXPO SACREMENTO, CALIFORNIA and THE BACKSTAGE PASS IS FROM JUNE 15, 1993 from FREEDOM HALL LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY.....So much for waiting for Christmas.....ok ready to dig in to 1966... I feel like JAMES EARL JONES IN THE FIELD OF DREAMS AS HE IS ABOUT TO WALK INTO THE CORNFIELD.......HERE I GO!!!!

StStephen1971 is thebanditisback on ebay - check this out:

This is from ebay: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OK - HERE WE GO.... A LOT OF DEADHEADS OUT THERE CAN'T AFFORD THE WHOLE BOX - AND SOME DON'T WANT THE WHOLE BOX THERE'S ONLY CERTAIN SHOWS THEY'D WANT - SO.....I'M SPLITTING UP MY BOX. YOU CAN CHOOSE ANY SHOW FROM THE BOX FOR $US50......THIS INCLUDES POSTAGE TO ANYWHERE IN THE WOrLD (AND SIGNATURE).... IT'S ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS - SO YOU PRESS BUY IT NOW AND THEN TELL ME WHAT SHOWS YOU WANT - OR CONTACT ME FIRST WHERE YOU WANT MULTIPLE - ONLY THOSE SHOWS BELOW ARE LEFT - I'LL UPDATE LIST AS THEY SELL.... WILL BE SENT THE DAY I RECEIVE THE BOX IN OZ FROM THE DEAD IN CALIFORNIA NOTE: I'LL ALSO SELL THE GOLD SINGLE, THE SCROLL AND BOOK FROM THE BOX TO ANYONE INTERESTED FOR THE RIGHT PRICE - EMAIL ME WITH OFFERS..... all shows currently available listed below (many have now gone and been paid for): if you want MULTIPLE shows contact me diectly to negotiate 1968 - 10/20, Greek Theater, Berkeley, CA 1982 - 7/31, Manor Downs, Austin, TX 1983 - 10/21, The Centrum, Worcester, MA 1990 - 10/27, Zenith, Paris, France 1992 - 3/20, Copps Coliseum, Ontario, Canada 1993 - 3/27, Knickerbocker Arena, Albany, NY 1994 - 10/1, Boston Garden, Boston, MA 1995 - 2/21, Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sound familiar? thebanditisback also has another 30 Trips box complete for $1331.65 and this year's DaP subscription for $237.66. And if you missed out on the Allman Bros box, he's got that for $720. All of the above "played once". Who's getting played??? SS71 said he was not "thebanditisback". Must be his doppelganger who is also from oz...

Starting to bug the F out

Any advice for someone who's credit card was charged but order still reads back ordered on this site and has received nothing as far as info from this site or customer service , plus after trying my choice UPS gets a message that reads " there are currently no items in transit to your address" (address has not changed either ) ... Happy for those who are already listening , but this kinda sucks for anyone in my shoes ...anyone else in this predicament ?

Boston Delivery

Hi, I also live right outside of Boston and my shipment time on the UPS MyChoice page is Monday between 10:30 and 2:30. Thankfully, I'm off for Columbus Day. It seems like most of the Boston area should get shipments then...

no need to bug

mikeblood - I'm in the same boat. i wouldn't worry. this is not unusual for dead.net. it'll all work out. my guess is that the shipping's happening over the course of many days. i've had situations where i get my box 2 weeks after others have received there's, and the email saying it's been shipped comes a day or two after it gets here.

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