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Hey Breun
You should post this suggestion in the Tips and Techs for SPFreaks.com. I think if you post this idea there as well, it may get more consideration? Anyway, just a thought.I think it’s a good idea though. However, if implemented, it would take away the anonimity that currently exists on this site. The anonimity is there to protect people who would rather not be connected to the scans that they have provided, or let anyone know exactly what they may have.
I agree though, it would be cool to have a place, or a tool rather, to use to chronicle your own personal collection. I think an easy alternative would be to use Excel and just post links in there. That’s actually what I started doing. I take a release, give it a title, country, matrix codes, whatever else, and then put a link in the last column to reference it. You could even go so far as to import the images into the Excel document.
Once you have this, in order to share your personal collection with someone, you just send them an Excel file. Which is nice, because it’s not super-large.
Also, I could see some people coming on here, claiming that they have everything. What good would that do? What do you think Breun?
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Nice one. What do you call a group of them? Anyone?
Good question. You know, ever since people started to pay over $200 for the original pressing, I guess it’s not surprising that someone would make bootlegs of it. I have no idea how that would happen. And it seems like it would be a rather involved process, but in the end, maybe worth it? I’m not sure. I’m actually interested in acquiring these, even if they are bootlegs. Not for $200 though. Maybe $20 at best.
slowly, slowly does this site gain popularity and recognition. but give it time, and (i’ve said it once, i’ll say it again) this site could be up there with the best of them
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YOU DA MAN!
Thanks for the support Superlord.
I agree with what you guys said. Maybe I’ve outgrown the whole concert thing. I’m certain I still love the Pumpkins. Always have and always will. But, man, what a let-down.
I guess I’m getting to be an old fart. I should invest in a really nice pair of headphones and just stay home from now on!
Yeah, hard to disagree with you there. Siamese Dream is my favorite album of theirs, and I guess I understand why BC doesn’t revisit it. I mean, he was very troubled and angst-ridden during the album writing process, recording, and subsequent tour. Maybe the music brings back bad memories for him. However, out of this \"pain\", came his masterpiece, imo.
And then, when I listen to pre-Gish material, I’m completely blown away there too. This whole Bring the Light shit has got to go. I’m not feeling that. Bring the Light???? What happened?
Maybe they mistook 14a as a bonus track. If you were unfamiliar with the original tracklisting, could be an innocent mistake.
Wow, can’t believe you found that MCIS FR promo! So awesome!!! Very happy for you! Looking forward to proper scans…
Also, thanks for picking up those two items. I’ll take them off your hands (both for 80 Euro) if that’s cool. Just let me know. I suppose we could PM from here?
One more thing, thanks for showing us that eBay isn’t always where it’s at. I got an invite to a fair in S. America, but uh, kinda far away.
Anyway, went to ATL show on Friday. Will update in Tour Forum soon. But sadly, it was
Actually, 10,000 pressed yes. But this one doesn’t even come with the pic sleeve. I’ve never seen one with the pic sleeve that had the jukebox tab, so my thinking is that this one is somewhat rarer: only because of the little tab. I’ll actually probably bid on it.
What year did you fall in love with the Pumpkins? 1994
Who is your favorite member of The Smashing Pumpkins? Billy Corgan
What is your favorite lineup of the band? Original
What is your all time favorite album? Siamese Dream
What is your all time favorite song? Cherub Rock
What is your all time favorite video? I actually think their videos suck. If I had to pick…Today?
What is your favorite song from the album ‘Gish’? Suffer
What is your favorite song from the album ‘Siamese Dream’? Cherub Rock/Hummer
What is your favorite song from the album ‘Pisces Iscariot’? Hello Kitty Kat
What is your favorite song from ‘Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness’? Bodies
What is your favorite song from ‘Adore’? Pug
What is your favorite song from ‘Machina? Everlasting Gaze
Machina 2? My Mistake (outtake?) not sure…
Favorite Zeitgeist song? Death from Above
What is your favorite b-side/rarity? Apathy’s Last Kiss
What is your most prized Pumpkins possession? Machina II US promos
Have you ever seen the Smashing Pumpkins in concert? 3 times, original lineup (once minus Jimmy)
Have you ever seen Billy Corgan solo in concert? No
Have you ever met any members of the band? Yes, Billy Corgan.
How many Smashing Pumpkins CDs do you own? Over 500 easy
How many Smashing Pumpkins boxed sets do you own? 3 (including Aeroplane Flies Lower)
How many Smashing Pumpkins t-shirts do you own? 3 or 4
How many Smashing Pumpkins posters do you own? Many
How many Smashing Pumpkins dvds do you own? Two?
Have you ever named a pet after a member of the band? No
Have you ever named a pet after one of their songs? No
Have you ever named your child after a member of the band? My son is named Corgan
Have you ever named your child after one of their songs? No
Do you have any Smashing Pumpkins related tattoos? No
Do you own Billy Corgan’s solo album? Of course!
Do you own James Iha’s solo album? Of course!
Do you own Melissa Auf Der Maur’s solo album? No
Do you own ‘Mary, Star of the Sea’, by Zwan? Of course!
Have you ever seen Zwan in concert? Yes. So glad I went. It was amazing.
Have you read ‘Blinking With Fists’, by Billy Corgan? No
Do you own ‘Life Begins Again’, by the Jimmy Chamberlin Complex? No
Do you like A Perfect Circle just because James Iha is now in the band? Liked them before, so no. Actually didn’t know he was even in the band. Cool!
Have you seen the Zeitgeist tour? How many times? Yes, -1. Was going to the Halloween show in ATL.
So, ended up going for $323. Which I think may be unrealistic, due to the bid history. You should check it out. I’ve had this asshole jack up auctions I was bidding on as well. I submitted a report to eBay, as I suspect shill bidding. Anyway, here’s what they responded:
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If we are able to find evidence of shill bidding, our actions can range from issuing an educational alert, a temporary suspension, or in some cases an indefinite suspension. The type of action that we take depends on the specific situation surrounding an individual account. Things such as the existence of a previous warning, the nature of the offense and the length of time as a community member will all be taken into consideration. Repeated violations of policies will often result in the suspension of a member’s account.
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