Ron S Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 From the Verve web site: THE COMPLETE BILL EVANS ON VERVE was nominated for a 1998 Grammy Award for Best Recording Package - Boxed So much for the Grammies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDK Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 From the Verve web site: THE COMPLETE BILL EVANS ON VERVE was nominated for a 1998 Grammy Award for Best Recording Package - Boxed So much for the Grammies. True, but come on: anything that wasn't in a traditional jewel box was nominated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etherbored Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 what if we could marry the beauty and minimalism of the herbie hancock box with the stout industrialism of the complete bill evans on verve box....? hmmmmmmmmmm, -e- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alankin Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 ...and the retro magic of the Charlie Christian box... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron S Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 . . . and the self-destructiveness of the JATP box . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjazz Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 Maybe that's why these sets are $99. They can't sell 'em to retailers with that condition so they figure they'll sell it on ebay for a cutrate price. Still, not a bad deal. Are these metal box sets sold AS IS from Universal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kulu se mama Posted February 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 actually, this year the talking heads box won the award for packaging. that is the worst box set i have seen. not only is the shape horrible, but there is a drawing inside of a young boy with his penis cut off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kulu se mama Posted February 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 the last bill evans verve box lasted 2 minutes and 23 seconds. that might be a new record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 I was tonight's lucky winner (jazzeum is my ebay id) after several tries. Can't wait to get this one and see all that ruuuuuuuust. I think a couple of nights ago it was on for less than a minute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron S Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 I was tonight's lucky winner (jazzeum is my ebay id) after several tries. Can't wait to get this one and see all that ruuuuuuuust. I think a couple of nights ago it was on for less than a minute. DUDE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kulu se mama Posted February 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 good for you brad. i've already got mine, i was tempted to purchase it just to offer it to someone on this board, so i am glad you got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 (edited) Thanks guys. A couple of nights ago it was on for barely a minute. And about 2 weeks ago somebody bought it for $212 (not Universal). That guy must want to kill himself. I told Reinier I would try to get it for him so he's next. Edited February 25, 2005 by Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete B Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 Mine arrived today, safe and fairly sound...only minor rust on the box. The packaging is every bit as stupid as I've heard it was. I immediately put the cds in slimline boxes - I only see minor bits of glue, hopefully nothing to cause problems in playback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cho Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 I think all of us should have an open mind for packaging which is beyong the norm. While I don't like the rusty Bill Evan's Verve Box, the Herbie Hancock Box looks super and cool and IS FUN. For all of us forum members who are jazz fanatics, "something different" is always welcome. Is it not the case that we were drawn into jazz in the first place because of the improvisation? Don't be so narrow minded, folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Johnson Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 Surely I'm not the only one who thinks the packaging on the Mosaic selects is "fun"? WHEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron S Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 Surely I'm not the only one who thinks the packaging on the Mosaic selects is "fun"? WHEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! Well, come to think of it, with the snow we just had in Philly, I could use a couple of the regular Mosaic box tops to sled down the nearest hillside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chaney Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 Surely I'm not the only one who thinks the packaging on the Mosaic selects is "fun"? WHEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! Well, come to think of it, with the snow we just had in Philly, I could use a couple of the regular Mosaic box tops to sled down the nearest hillside. Sounds like a super, cool, fun and different idea Ron! One box for each cheek! Way to improvise, man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron S Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 Surely I'm not the only one who thinks the packaging on the Mosaic selects is "fun"? WHEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! Well, come to think of it, with the snow we just had in Philly, I could use a couple of the regular Mosaic box tops to sled down the nearest hillside. Sounds like a super, cool, fun and different idea Ron! One box for each cheek! Way to improvise, man! Damn! If only I had the Nat King Cole box--then I could take my whole family with me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDK Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 Mine arrived today, safe and fairly sound...only minor rust on the box. The packaging is every bit as stupid as I've heard it was. I immediately put the cds in slimline boxes - I only see minor bits of glue, hopefully nothing to cause problems in playback. For those with glue residue on the discs, I found that the glue can be rubbed off if you do it carefully... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 Mine arrived today, safe and fairly sound...only minor rust on the box.  The packaging is every bit as stupid as I've heard it was. I immediately put the cds in slimline boxes - I only see minor bits of glue, hopefully nothing to cause problems in playback. For those with glue residue on the discs, I found that the glue can be rubbed off if you do it carefully... I hope to get mine in a week. How or what did you use to get rid of the glue, in case mine comes with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDK Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 Mine arrived today, safe and fairly sound...only minor rust on the box.  The packaging is every bit as stupid as I've heard it was. I immediately put the cds in slimline boxes - I only see minor bits of glue, hopefully nothing to cause problems in playback. For those with glue residue on the discs, I found that the glue can be rubbed off if you do it carefully... I hope to get mine in a week. How or what did you use to get rid of the glue, in case mine comes with it? Well, to be honest, just the tail end of the shirt I was wearing and a bit of spit. I was at the office and didn't want to wait until I got home to use anything more, uhm, appropriate. It seems to have done the job... I guess "carefully" isn't really critical to the process. And now you've all been warned if I ever decide to sell the set here on the board... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Bresnahan Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Well, the deal is dead. Brad got the last one if the E-mail I got is any indication. It says: "This listing has been temporarily removed from the store, as the $99 price was an error caused by a default setting within eBay. The listing price for the Bill Evans 17-CD box set is $250.00, NOT $99. All future listings have been adjusted to reflect the proper price. We apologize for any confusion these incorrect listings may have caused." My reply went something like, "$250? Are you nuts? This set typically sells for around $150 used and around $200 new in other eBay auctions." Later, Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alankin Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Damn, I missed it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron S Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Well don't despair yet. Someone received a similar email, although apparently not quite as specific, a few days ago (see here), and there have been subsequent sales at the $99 price. So who knows? Maybe again tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDK Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Yeah, I'd be patient - $250 is ridiculous and there doesn't appear to be any shortage of these sets out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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