..., mean then ... :?:[/quote:37423kdo]R.D. said:vAmp said:I'd say begin doesn't mean they will finish that list first before making it available for the rest.We will begin to fill reserve list orders later this month, and shortly thereafter, the MFC-101 will be made available for general ordering in our web store...
However, I would have expected this as well, if I were you... I'm not on any list for the moment, so I still think what is happening is reasonable.
O.K., in that case, based on the context of the statement what would .... [quote:37423kdo] and shortly thereafter
FractalAudio said:You guys aren't understanding how it works.
The store software simply allows me to set the inventory. As soon as the inventory is non-zero people can add the product to the cart and purchase it.
Just as with the Ultra I've set the price higher so that if anyone wants to "cut in line" they have to pay more.
So yesterday I set the store inventory and went and got some lunch. I figured when I got back from lunch we would start sending emails with the coupon code. However, when I got back from lunch the entire inventory had been bought at the set price.
Same thing happened today although it took longer.
In a couple days the demand will slow as those who can't wait will have purchased and then we will start moving through the list. We can only add so many a day to the inventory since we can only process so many a day (and only so many fit in the back of my car). If I put the entire shipment into the inventory we run the risk of getting more orders than we can handle and then having to deal with disgruntled customers ("why hasn't my order shipped??!!").
And let's get some things straight:
1. I'm running a business. This project cost me a bundle. It cost me way more than the Axe-Fx. If I can make a few extra bucks to recoup my investment I'd be stupid not to.
2. I don't have the time to manually process orders and the store works the way it works, for better or worse. Unfortunately this means people can cut in line if they are willing to pay more.
3. It's just a MIDI controller. A few extra days wait isn't going to kill you.
John Watkins said:With all respect Cliff, if you had just said this any time in the last six months, there wouldn't be any complaints from anyone now.
FractalAudio said:You guys aren't understanding how it works.
The store software simply allows me to set the inventory. As soon as the inventory is non-zero people can add the product to the cart and purchase it.
Just as with the Ultra I've set the price higher so that if anyone wants to "cut in line" they have to pay more.
So yesterday I set the store inventory and went and got some lunch. I figured when I got back from lunch we would start sending emails with the coupon code. However, when I got back from lunch the entire inventory had been bought at the set price.
Same thing happened today although it took longer.
In a couple days the demand will slow as those who can't wait will have purchased and then we will start moving through the list. We can only add so many a day to the inventory since we can only process so many a day (and only so many fit in the back of my car). If I put the entire shipment into the inventory we run the risk of getting more orders than we can handle and then having to deal with disgruntled customers ("why hasn't my order shipped??!!").
And let's get some things straight:
1. I'm running a business. This project cost me a bundle. It cost me way more than the Axe-Fx. If I can make a few extra bucks to recoup my investment I'd be stupid not to.
2. I don't have the time to manually process orders and the store works the way it works, for better or worse. Unfortunately this means people can cut in line if they are willing to pay more.
3. It's just a MIDI controller. A few extra days wait isn't going to kill you.
totally makes sense :!:FractalAudio said:Just as with the Ultra I've set the price higher so that if anyone wants to "cut in line" they have to pay more.
totally makes sense :!:Same thing happened today although it took longer.
In a couple days the demand will slow as those who can't wait will have purchased and then we will start moving through the list. We can only add so many a day to the inventory since we can only process so many a day (and only so many fit in the back of my car). If I put the entire shipment into the inventory we run the risk of getting more orders than we can handle and then having to deal with disgruntled customers ("why hasn't my order shipped??!!").
cliff, i don't know you personally, but i have to say thank you for being honest! 100% serious and appreciative of your products.And let's get some things straight:
1. I'm running a business. This project cost me a bundle. It cost me way more than the Axe-Fx. If I can make a few extra bucks to recoup my investment I'd be stupid not to.
2. I don't have the time to manually process orders and the store works the way it works, for better or worse. Unfortunately this means people can cut in line if they are willing to pay more.
3. It's just a MIDI controller. A few extra days wait isn't going to kill you.
+1John Watkins said:With all respect Cliff, if you had just said this any time in the last six months, there wouldn't be any complaints from anyone now.
haha :lol:bluesdoc said:OK, so having cut in line ahead of myself, are the code coupons transferable? Maybe I could sell mine (assuming I get one) to a newbie for $50 or so? Just musing .......... :roll:
gittarzann said:I think what most people want to know now is...if my number on "the list" is 300....am I six months out...9 months out....1 week out?
That will help us make a decision and possibly make you $100 more on each purchase from people on the list who want to jump in line.
Fractal said:1. I'm running a business.
tcvans said:an extra $100 for cliff.
gittarzann said:I am always saying I would like to buy Cliff a beer. I will buy him $100.00 worth.
John Watkins said:With all respect Cliff, if you had just said this any time in the last six months, there wouldn't be any complaints from anyone now.
I've read pretty much most threads on this forum since (and lots before) I purchased my Ultra. I was totally unaware of the "process" of making the MFC available until Cliff clarified some pages back. I have no issues with how it its being managed and the explanation makes perfect sense. However, I have to admit my assumption was - as was many others - that the waiting list would be processed first. Period. Once those on the list had their product, it would then be made available to the public and whatever price that would be. Why else would I be on the list ??? If I wanted one that badly, knew the "rules", and was willing to pay the "full price" I'd have been sitting on the "buy now" link hitting the Enter key 7x24 until I got one. Instead, I've been waiting for an email telling me it was "my turn".John Watkins said:With all respect Cliff, if you had just said this any time in the last six months, there wouldn't be any complaints from anyone now.