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THE COMBO PAK HAS SOLD OUT. U can still order 3121 on its own and get it shipped right away. Due 2 high demand we've ordered more pins, so if u would still like the combo pak and can wait a few xtra days 4 ur copy of 3121, we will ship the next wave as soon as the pins arrive. Estimated ship date 4 new orders of the combo pak is during the week of the 21st.





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Q: What does it take 2 make media folx cheer, whistle and clap?
A: 3121!

“Amazing. Simply amazing.” “Brilliant.” “Classic Prince.” “A masterpiece.” “Best album of the year.” “Wow. I could go on for an hour about this album.” – these r just a few of the comments made at media listening sessions worldwide.

R u ready? Available only thru the NPGMC: the 3121 combo pak! Preorder urs now and get the 3121 CD and custom lapel pin shipped straight 2 ur door. The 1” lapel pin features 3121 cover art and a polished gold finish on the back. Pin is available only thru the NPGMC.

This combo pak is a special preorder offer: once they’re gone, they’re gone. Reserve urs now!


Could one of these CDs contain a winning purple ticket? (official rules will b added 2 www.3121countdown.com soon.)





[A lot of us have now heard the album a little early, so let's cough up the buck and buy it already. - yamomma]


[Edited 3/21/06 7:23am]

i'll be buying my copy from the wrecka stow on release day - i don't trust the mail to get anything to me on time, if at all - but the pin might be a fun little curiosity to own.

$5.40 for Standard shipping (Arrival 7-10 business days after the release date)
$9.98 for Standard Expedited (Arrival 5-7 business days after the release date)
$13.60 for Express shipping (Guaranteed for arrival on release date)

I think I'll spend the 50 cents in gas to drive across street to the wrecka stow come 3/21.

I don't mind handing Prince my $$$ when it comes to a new release, but 13.60 is a pack of huggies.

I just ordered my copy, pin, and :fingerscrossed: purple ticket with the 7-10 day shipping- no rush.

So if I buy my copy through the NPG and get the ticket ( by chance !!) I won t be able to go cause I m Canadian ???


I don t understand??? Purple Ticket not only for US citizens??

Strange marketing procedure

sandrined said:

huh? why wouldn't you be able to go? I don't think you'd be discriminated against.

sandrined said:

That "U.S. residents only" clause was for the sweepstakes Universal is running. Since reportedly these purple tickets will also be placed in CD's sold outside the U.S., I assume the same rule doesn't apply.

well, since purple tickets are no good in canada, just mail them to me and i'll send you a copy of my 1999: the new masters outtakes bootleg in return.

I orderd mine!

There is no point anyone outside the US doing this. Ill pass on the badge.

I couldn't resist and ordered it. I know some people on npgmc.com were talking about getting a specific button to to wear, wonder if this is it?

I realized the other day that I posted in the Celebration thread about P. inviting people Willy Wonka style a year ago.

OK, I'm confused...

I assume only npgmc members got the e-mail, but this appears to be a completely different site with a completely different registration and login and is not connected to your npgmc membership... am I right?

And as for the shipping costs - sheesh! - if I want it on the release date, I think I'll bypss the pin and go to local wrecka stow!

Or what about pre-order via Amazon for $10.98 without the pin...

Hmmmm...

RTShin said:

Yes. We bought "N.E.W.S." through them (musictoday) a little while back.

http://www.deepdiscountcd...2498520727

3121 - $11.47 postage included.

I ordered it this way! but damn it costs more...

yamomma said:

wtf?!?

Prince, you should be shot.

Yep, I ordered mine. It'll go nicely with my pre-order from amazon.com.
Hey, ya always gotta get more than one copy. One stays unopened, remember?

I ordered through Music Today via this e-mail. They are partnered with npgmusicclub so I want to support that venture. Besides...I feel like an ass for previewing the album before the release date, so the extra $10 is my petance.

shygirl said:

With the purple ticket locked inside?...

D.
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Novabreaker said:

It should have a sound bite on that page from the Time: "This is for the rich people"

Seriously, I'd rather pay the artist directly, but that shipping cost just ain't in my budget and why wait another 5 - 10 days with the other shipping options. Not complaining, because I'll be heading over to the store that day.

Just think of it as "valet" service. I'll just park my own dern car. That price just seems like the extream over-night delivery senerio if it was going from the east coast to the west coast. I've seen other sites that integrate the proper charge depending on the distance.

shygirl said:

Why do you think we care?

Well I am just glad all you miserable old buggers are not bothering to order to get the pin. Should mean I get mine guaranteed.

As for when I'll get it? I am in the UK so it won't get to me for 2 to 5 weeks but as I am keeping this as my "sealed" copy for my collection, I'll have been to my wrecka stow on day of release to get the copy that I'll actually be playing in the car.

So, to paraphrase Cartman "Screw You Guys, I'm getting mine sent to my home!"

Cheers Numpties!


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shygirl said:

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Well I just pre-ordered mine.
I didnt want to pay for shipping,but I dont feel like pushing and shoving with Big Bertha at Best Buy on the 21st

Crazy shit.

Last time I check Prince wasn't the owner of UPS, FEDEX or DHL. The shipping price is set by the shipping company NOT the sender. $13.60 is actually not bad for overnight shipping compared to normal rates...

Novabreaker said:

Holy hell -- I'll guarantee you that I'll buy the CD on release day from a local store for the same price you'd have to pay the club for shipping of the CD for guaranteed arrival on release day.

When I first saw the e-mail promoting the release through the club with shipping on the 17th, I was set on doing it that way. But you have to be completely crazy to buy the disc through the club and pay those shipping costs. $13.60 buys another disc, or an entire album with $4 to spare on iTunes.

DAFUNKYOU said:

Uh, you can ship a CD via US Priority Mail for about $4 with 2-3 day delivery. If they ship on March 17 as stated, that would guarantee delivery by the release date. Even if you add $2 for a "handling" charge, it sure makes $13.60 a total ripoff.

yamomma said: