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    What's Inside:

    Four Complete Shows on 11 discs
    • 5/5/77 Veterans Memorial Coliseum: New Haven, CT
    • 5/7/77 Boston Garden: Boston, MA
    • 5/8/77 Barton Hall, Cornell University: Ithaca, NY
    • 5/9/77 Buffalo Memorial Auditorium: Buffalo, NY
    • Sourced from the Betty Boards, transfered by Plangent Processes
    • Mastered in HDCD by Jeffrey Norman
    • Artwork by Grammy-winning graphic artist Masaki Koike
    • The unreleased book Cornell ‘77: The Music, The Myth And The Magnificence Of The Grateful Dead’s Concert At Barton Hall by Peter Conners, published by Cornell University Press
    • In-depth essay by noted Dead scholar Nicholas Meriwether
    • Producer's Note by David Lemieux
    • Individually Numbered, Limited Edition of 15,000
    • Release Date: May 5, 2017

    WHAT DEAD HEADS HAVE BEEN SAYING ABOUT...

    NEW HAVEN 5/5/77
    "Here is a prime example of the saying ‘the whole is greater than the sum of the parts’ … It’s called synergy and the Dead wrote the book on it.”

    BOSTON 5/7/77
    “The music they laid down brought me places I had not been before.”

    CORNELL 5/8/77
    “...the single best rock performance anywhere, anytime, by anyone.”

    “There was just some kind of magical connection this night between the band members and the band and the audience - some texture, or some type of cosmic or celestial force is in the room.”

    "This show is, was, and always will be Mecca.”

    BUFFALO 5/9/77
    "...an awesome display of the Dead’s captivating power"

    If you've been following this site for quite some time, then you will know we are often flush with hyperbole when it comes to our releases. We can't help it, really - for we, like you, are Grateful Dead fans above all else. Just like you, we've spent countless hours debating the merits of show over show, year over year. We've kept a watchful eye on your wish-lists and carefully considered how to make - excuse the cliché - your dreams come true. And once we've made our commitments, we are steadfast in our determination to conjure up those dreams fully-formed and nearly perfect. Sometimes these heights cannot be reached without physical and cosmic elements aligning, and that, dear friends, is why it has taken so long for us to bring you THE ONE and the epic shows that surrounded it. No need for even the slightest embellishment here, 5/8/77 Barton Hall, Cornell University: Ithaca, NY, has for decades, been THE resounding favorite; you've said it yourselves - the "holy grail" of Grateful Dead shows. Thanks to the passion and perseverance of Dead Heads like you, we are beyond pleased to finally be able to present this show and its brethren, the fabled four of Spring '77, in sonically pristine condition.

    Limited to 15,000 individually numbered copies, MAY 1977: GET SHOWN THE LIGHT is a collection of what is unanimously believed to be the most sought-after previously unreleased complete shows the Grateful Dead ever played. Collected, traded, and debated for decades, "the beloved Golden Trinity" of Boston, Ithaca, and Buffalo, along with their New Haven prelude, have inspired fans to "get on the bus," converted critics, and even garnered national attention (Cornell was added to the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry). But until now, you've never really heard them quite like this!

    The Dead is in the details... how serendipitous is it that the notorious Betty Boards were returned to the archive just in time for the 40th anniversaries of these shows? Lovingly sourced from these well-reputed recordings, we invite you to experience four utopian shows just like they happened, to "be inside the music" as engineer Betty Cantor-Jackson intended. Whether you listen to each night on its own or imbibe the whole lot at once, we suspect you'll hear why every note mattered. Much like we were, you will be hard-pressed to determine which of these fine documents - will it be the understated but nuanced New Haven, Boston's festive fantasy vibes, the monumental catharsis of Ithaca, or Buffalo’s dreamy exuberance - is truly "the best." Does it really matter? We think not.

    Due May 5th, we anticipate that this revelatory boxed set will sell out. Your best bet is to pre-order it now, then sit back, relax, and enjoy all the exclusive content we'll be rolling out over the next few weeks.

    Looking for something a little more byte-sized? The collection will also be available for HD digital download in FLAC and ALAC, exclusively at dead.net, on release day.

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  • Vguy72
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    ....Pirate's World piqued my interest in that era, so I looked for a nugget in the goldmine, and lo and behold, I found this.... http://relisten.net/grateful-dead/1970/3/8 ....Archive lists it as Star Theatre. Relisten has it as Travelodge. My DeadBase 50 says Santa Monica Civic Aud with a somewhat different set list. Who cares. It does the job.... Cold Rain And Snow 4:01 + Yellow Dog Story 2:25 + China Cat Sunflower -> 4:42 + I Know You Rider -> 4:41 + High Time 7:45 + Dire Wolf 4:50 + Hard To Handle 8:22 + Monkey And The Engineer 1:47 + I've Been All Around This World 4:32 + Me And My Uncle 3:23 + Black Peter 10:13 + Katie Mae -> 1:49 + Inpromptu Blues 9:39 + Not Fade Away -> 9:44 + Turn On Your Lovelight 13 Some cool banter between HTH and Monkey and the Engineer. Such a neat show, I played it back back to back....check it out....
  • simonrob
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    The life that you're livin's no good...
    ...if you only get a half hour to an hour a stretch to listen to the good old Grateful Dead!
  • KeithFan2112
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    Vguy that's awesome
    Such a great show you played it back back to back...that says it all. I've been trying to stick to whole shows lately, but it gets difficult when I only get a half hour to an hour a stretch. Today I listened to about 45 minutes of From Egypt With Love, disc 2 of Red Rocks 7/8, and about the first half hour of 6/10/73 (aka Dead Day RFK). I was convinced by one of you fine folks, that it's worth not waiting for the Full Norman. I burned it to disc, along with Chicago '74 (i.e. the July 25th show that hosts one of the Sacred Seven Dark Stars of '74).
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    After several comments here about the Hartford 77 Sugaree, I had to break it out and see...YES it is a great one, with super Jerry leads. The show is good,too, and impressive considering it was the end of the famous May Tour. I had planned to not listen to the current spring 77 box so when the new 77 box arrives, my palate would be ready for new impressions of the songs...but then I got sucked in reading about this Hartford Sugaree. Having broken down for what was truly an awesome performance, I will try to stay away from Spring 77 until the box arrives. Other recent spins: Paris 5/3/72: Working my way (this is work? Naaa) through the E72 box for the second time. This one lies in the shadow of the next night, but still has a strong Truckin>O1>Drums>O1>Bobby McGee>O1>Wharf Rat. TTATS 79: First set highlight: Sailor>Saint>Deal, Second set: Dancin'>Franklin's, and He's Gone>Caution Jam>O1>Drums>NFA>Peter>RoundnRound DaP 11: Wow this is surely one of my favorite Dave's Picks! This November 72 show is different than the earlier Europe shows, well played but less muscle than Europe. It features Truckin>O1>Brokedown Palace that is spine tingly and also great filler-Playin', Wharf Rat- from a show two days earlier. 3/25/90 from Spring 1990 TOO: An underrated show due to the power of the show the next night at the Nick, this show has well played versions of Bird Song, Let it Grow, and a Eyes>S&D, Crazy Fingers>Truckin'>Spoonfull, amazing Jerry guitar at the end of Black Peter, and a Mighty Quinn encore!
  • icecrmcnkd
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    3-18-77, had it on cassette
    I'm a big of Terrapin>Alhambra.Hoping it gets the Full Norman someday. Jim, that new mower would look pretty nice with a Bill Walton autograph on it.
  • JimInMD
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    Walton Changes Dye..
    Gotta Love Bill. I think for Christmas.. I am going to track him down and send him a tie dyed pair of boxers. Or perhaps a matching pair of rainbow spiral boxers and tightie whities. :D
  • KeithFan2112
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    Thanks Dantian, I didn't realize there was a missing arrangement in the live Terrapin Station. Haven't ever really heard the studio records. I checked my backup hard drive, and I do have 3/18/77 - loading up Terrapin now.....
  • JeffSmith
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    Walton changes Tie Dye in Middle of Broadcast
    http://ftw.usatoday.com/2017/02/bill-walton-change-shirt-off-tie-dye-te…
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    Yes sir, the only live Terrapin ever played that includes the "At A Siding" movement, which otherwise can only be heard on the studio/album version. And, the Sugaree is pretty good too ;)
  • muleskinner_blues
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    Jimbo - Larry Campbell, one of my favorites..real grit between the toes, do it all, musician. Guy behind the guy for the best modern live Dylan (~99/00, before my time but I love the recordings) and Levon. Glad to see him and Teresa on their own, I enjoyed their 'first' album. I didn't know they played with Phil? Very cool..need to do some digging. Speaking of...holy Han solo Jerry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMHXMRd1KTI&t=5s Why you scruffing looking nerf herder.. I love a full band and the possibilities it presents, and like Elwood Blues said..no pharmaceutical product could ever equal the rush you get when the band hits that groove..the people are dancin' and shoutin' and swayin', and the house is rocking. Just exactly perfect. But when it boils down to it, I'm a song guy, maybe outdated but I'm about the structure, the hooks, the 'catchiness', what Dylan said in Chronicles about 'putting the song across'. The essence of that is a guy and his guitar; a master bluesman, practicing his craft. I love the Tomorrow Never Knows of the world, but in my head, if you can't play a song alone on a guitar, you've overdone it. This solo Jerry is the purest of the pure..showcasing all of the songs, his vocals and his playing. Listen how he fills the spaces, not as easy it sounds when you're by yourself and not just strumming chords, though he does get into that a bit. And even the songs..Dylan, Merle, Elizabeth Cotten, some of the best of the Hunter/Dead songbook, English/Scottish/American folklore..Biblical spite, Mardi Gras, the commedia dell'arte. That's not a random 80 minutes right there. I hate to overblow it like uh, I am, but there's something sacred to me of just a guy and his guitar putting it across. But uh..you know besides that, it's OK I guess, cool whatever.
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CLICK HERE FOR THE
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What's Inside:

Four Complete Shows on 11 discs
• 5/5/77 Veterans Memorial Coliseum: New Haven, CT
• 5/7/77 Boston Garden: Boston, MA
• 5/8/77 Barton Hall, Cornell University: Ithaca, NY
• 5/9/77 Buffalo Memorial Auditorium: Buffalo, NY
• Sourced from the Betty Boards, transfered by Plangent Processes
• Mastered in HDCD by Jeffrey Norman
• Artwork by Grammy-winning graphic artist Masaki Koike
• The unreleased book Cornell ‘77: The Music, The Myth And The Magnificence Of The Grateful Dead’s Concert At Barton Hall by Peter Conners, published by Cornell University Press
• In-depth essay by noted Dead scholar Nicholas Meriwether
• Producer's Note by David Lemieux
• Individually Numbered, Limited Edition of 15,000
• Release Date: May 5, 2017

WHAT DEAD HEADS HAVE BEEN SAYING ABOUT...

NEW HAVEN 5/5/77
"Here is a prime example of the saying ‘the whole is greater than the sum of the parts’ … It’s called synergy and the Dead wrote the book on it.”

BOSTON 5/7/77
“The music they laid down brought me places I had not been before.”

CORNELL 5/8/77
“...the single best rock performance anywhere, anytime, by anyone.”

“There was just some kind of magical connection this night between the band members and the band and the audience - some texture, or some type of cosmic or celestial force is in the room.”

"This show is, was, and always will be Mecca.”

BUFFALO 5/9/77
"...an awesome display of the Dead’s captivating power"

If you've been following this site for quite some time, then you will know we are often flush with hyperbole when it comes to our releases. We can't help it, really - for we, like you, are Grateful Dead fans above all else. Just like you, we've spent countless hours debating the merits of show over show, year over year. We've kept a watchful eye on your wish-lists and carefully considered how to make - excuse the cliché - your dreams come true. And once we've made our commitments, we are steadfast in our determination to conjure up those dreams fully-formed and nearly perfect. Sometimes these heights cannot be reached without physical and cosmic elements aligning, and that, dear friends, is why it has taken so long for us to bring you THE ONE and the epic shows that surrounded it. No need for even the slightest embellishment here, 5/8/77 Barton Hall, Cornell University: Ithaca, NY, has for decades, been THE resounding favorite; you've said it yourselves - the "holy grail" of Grateful Dead shows. Thanks to the passion and perseverance of Dead Heads like you, we are beyond pleased to finally be able to present this show and its brethren, the fabled four of Spring '77, in sonically pristine condition.

Limited to 15,000 individually numbered copies, MAY 1977: GET SHOWN THE LIGHT is a collection of what is unanimously believed to be the most sought-after previously unreleased complete shows the Grateful Dead ever played. Collected, traded, and debated for decades, "the beloved Golden Trinity" of Boston, Ithaca, and Buffalo, along with their New Haven prelude, have inspired fans to "get on the bus," converted critics, and even garnered national attention (Cornell was added to the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry). But until now, you've never really heard them quite like this!

The Dead is in the details... how serendipitous is it that the notorious Betty Boards were returned to the archive just in time for the 40th anniversaries of these shows? Lovingly sourced from these well-reputed recordings, we invite you to experience four utopian shows just like they happened, to "be inside the music" as engineer Betty Cantor-Jackson intended. Whether you listen to each night on its own or imbibe the whole lot at once, we suspect you'll hear why every note mattered. Much like we were, you will be hard-pressed to determine which of these fine documents - will it be the understated but nuanced New Haven, Boston's festive fantasy vibes, the monumental catharsis of Ithaca, or Buffalo’s dreamy exuberance - is truly "the best." Does it really matter? We think not.

Due May 5th, we anticipate that this revelatory boxed set will sell out. Your best bet is to pre-order it now, then sit back, relax, and enjoy all the exclusive content we'll be rolling out over the next few weeks.

Looking for something a little more byte-sized? The collection will also be available for HD digital download in FLAC and ALAC, exclusively at dead.net, on release day.

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Even though we all knew it was coming, just seeing it here gives me goose bumps! Can't wait...
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Yes indeed, my copy is ordered. Oh happy day!!
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....same artist as the first 1977 box. Neat!....
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A very big day in modern Grateful Dead history. Way to go guys.. this place is going to go nuts.
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First off, these are truly great shows. If you are one of the few folks here debating whether or not the quality of all four shows stands up to the price tag, I will say that YES, they are that good. That being said, I would hazard to guess that most of us who frequent this site have had great sounding recordings of these shows for many years. Is it worth ponying up $154 to have the artwork, the book, and Normanized versions of these shows? Well,... I didn't really hesitate. Besides, its a credit card, not real money, right? Would I have liked some other shows released as a box? Sure. Will I enjoy the hell out of this set. I have been for years :) Peace
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so nice. very happy. Sixtus F that. I'm GIDDY!!!!
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Scooped this one up quick. Now we all just have to wait for May. Unzipping the digital single now...
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couldn't get my credit card out quick enough would love to know what the other 350 reels contain
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New Haven was my second show...3rd row center. That second set is burnt into my brain. First show was Palladium on 5/01. My original Cornell cassette is spliced with scotch tape, so this should be a fine upgrade.
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A grateful dead letter day. Thanks Dave.
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Personally I think Buffalo is the best show of the run. Cornell's popularity is a result of being in early wide circulation as a well recorded show. "Best show ever" status could be applied to many performances throughout their 30 year career, but there's no doubt that Cornell is a good one. One of the earliest soundboard bootlegs in my collection from when I first started collecting tapes in the late-'80's. As a four show release, this is a little pricey though.
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Don't want anyone getting frustrated trying to order this, so in case anyone else has this issue, here's a note I posted on the 21 board: Tip for anyone ordering online - I have had problems in the past ordering where the site shows an order in my cart at first, but then shows empty when I click to get to the checkout page. I think I remember other people mentioning a problem like this on previous orders too. That happened to me when using "never" allow third party cookies in Firefox. Changing that setting to "always" allow third party cookies took me to a proper checkout page. So anyone having problems with checkout may want to try setting cookies to allow all. Thanks, Dave and Company!
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40th anniversary, Betty Boards back, inevitable. Cornell was my first DAT back in '93. I'd had a couple really dreadful sounding tapes I'd received from friends over the years and a few insanely expensive bootleg CDs of some recent shows I'd picked up; "European imports", finally figured I should just start trading, bought a Tascam DA88, found a dude offering to trade for blanks and postage and a week later got a package with a tape saying "play this first", it was like a blind man seeing for the first time! Don't know what took me so long, I'd been seeing as many shows as I could manage since '87. Good times.
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I just got off the phone with Customer Service as I had difficulty on website. e-mail confirmation sent!! THANK YOU DAVE!! I haven't listened to these shows ever, so I am really excited!!
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You've never heard Cornell? Unless you've just recently got on the bus, that's a rarity.
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This is going to be the hottest box yet. Sure we have archive and our old maxell XLIIs, but his is going to be something altogether else... I will be ordering the box and the vinyl!! Sick Sick Sick! I guess I need to start eating beans and rice now.
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Need I say more?
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Sure, I have nice-sounding recordings of all these shows, there's no way I can't get this. Pre-order done. Now, I will forget all about this until some time in early May when I'll get this set in the mail and it will make my day.
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Spacebrother - Always loved 5/9 and my copy (while decent) is probably nothing compared to what the official release will sound like. So excited for this box.
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I have always preferred Buffalo to Cornell. There.. I said it. Glad we are getting the whole lot at once. Happy day, I'm giddy too.
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Once again, encountering difficulties ordering this product. What the ever loving fuck is wrong with this place?
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DONE! So glad I checked in this morning.
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It was just down for about 20 minutes. They must be getting hammered!
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Cart says 8, I just want one, then when I go to cart, it says it's empty. FFS, what is happening???
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YES YES YES PRE ORDERED HAPPY HAPPY THURSDAY
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Now theres nothing left to do but smile smile smile... and listen to this Scarlet>Fire digital download over and over again
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I never thought I'd see the day. Thank you, Dave, Rob, Dead, Mark, Rhino, et al.
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my order confirmation is in the email box marked 1:20 PM CST and the announcement email is marked 1:54 PM CST!
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Now theres nothing left to do but smile smile smile... and listen to this Scarlet>Fire digital download over and over again
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Has it really been 40 years?!?!?!? Got my pre-order in, this box will be amazing and will nicely complement the earlier May '77 release (5/11-5/17).
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Looks like their might be a little bit of excitement for this release. The site just crashed out like crazy. I have my order page all filled out. I think I will wait a little bit before I check out so they can work out the kinks. Don't want to be charged 25 times or not receive a confirmation. Always some weirdness to work out after such a barrage of activity. Well this is the one I have been waiting for! Very excited to see this run finally being released. A very grateful day indeed!
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Confirmed. Finally, an official 5-5-77 ,my birthday show with a standalone St. Stephen. My given name minus the St. :) Happy day Dead friends!
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Site keeps crashing - managed one time to get as far as putting in my address details and then it crashed - back to the start again but won't move from the initial page! Why is ordering from here always such a problem!
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Thank you Betty, Dave, Rhino...and the band. It's a good day.
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Take my money already!!!! I can't get this site to cooperate with the placing of my order!
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I have to say, I have always preferred this show to the night before it. I cannot wait to hear Jerry's jam during TMNS, finally, in perfect sound quality! The splice of the listenable audience source, during the tape flip of the soundboard has always been one of those slightly cringing moments, during an amazing jam! Its there, too, on the Hunter Seamons matrix. Again, the patch, to me has always been listenable, but i have been waiting for this gem given its proper treatment, and official release for many, many, years! The help/slip/frank opener is my favorite, of all time! And the wonderfully beautiful Comes a Time, is pure bliss! Just an all out amazing concert! The rest of the box, is the absolute goods, no doubt! I cannot wait! Thank you to all involved! Now if i can just get my order to go through!!!
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I always preferred Boston. ;-)
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The site is horrible. Just keep trying I guess. And hope.
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I always preferred Boston. ;-)
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What's up with the site? Can't order. You know you're going to have this kind of response to these types of offers. Why can't you have a system that can handle it? It's not like there's not enough money.
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The site is horrible. Just keep trying I guess. And hope.
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No luck for the past hour+ trying to complete my order online, also tried the 1-800 number and it timed out on me TWICE in exactly 17 minutes each call. Their hold system craps out before the customer does! Heck of a note.
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The site is horrible. Just keep trying I guess. And hope.
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