The Waiting Game

Sometimes a little perseverance can pay big dividends. Case in point - back in September I read that Peter Gabriel's latest studio album, New Blood was due to be released and would also be available on vinyl. That same day I headed over to Amazon and pre-ordered my copy, since they indicated the vinyl version wasn't due out until early December.

The price I locked in was $15.

Fast forward to the week before Christmas. Still no album. An email from Amazon says they can't find a copy, they don't know when they can get it, if they can at all, and that need my permission to keep looking. I responded - yes, I'll wait. Keep looking.

A few days later and another email from Amazon saying they're still looking but that I can cancel my order at any time. How gracious of them!

Then, finally on Christmas Eve another note from Amazon. This time telling me that they now have a delivery date for my album. Early January. I remained pessimistic.

Yesterday morning found yet another another note, this time telling me that my copy of New Blood was... on it's way! I noted the charges to my card, $15.91 plus shipping and tax.

An online search of eBay netted several copies available, for $45 and up, all across the pond in the UK.

So, Yeah. I think I did OK by waiting, since I'm guessing Amazon lost a bit of money on this sale!

The album arrived today.

-=Dave