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Tony K.
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Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 6:36 pm
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As some of you may know, Bandai has been having some problems with their Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex DVD and soundtrack releases. But fortunately, they've been more than kind enough to offer replacements.
I sent my Vol.1 DTS and OST discs to them for replacements back in October and (finally) got them on January 27. However, today I recieved a check from Bandai in the amount of $1.06.
It's a laughable amount from such a large corporation, I know, but I was just wondering if anyone else out there had recieved a similar item (or amount, even). I guess it was suppose to make up for my shipping? Or maybe to compensate for my emotional and mental anguish?
At any rate, I just wanted to share that with you all.
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Kazuki-san
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Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 6:51 pm
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Tony K. wrote: | However, today I recieved a check from Bandai in the amount of $1.06.
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Oh yeah, about that. Bandai called me today and asked me to tell you that they had misplaced a decimal point. Your check is actually for 10 cents and 6 hundreths of a cent.
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Tony K.
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Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 6:57 pm
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Kazuki-san wrote: | Oh yeah, about that. Bandai called me today and asked me to tell you that they had misplaced a decimal point. Your check is actually for 10 cents and 6 hundreths of a cent. |
No way. You mean instead of having the ability to get something off the Dollar Menu at McDonald's, I can't even get a piece of gum?
, cheapskates.
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Kazuki-san
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Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 6:59 pm
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Tony K.
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Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 7:04 pm
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Kazuki-san
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Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 7:08 pm
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Tony K. wrote: |
Kazuki-san wrote: | What can I say? Apparently they didn't think you suffered all that much. If you'll excuse me, I'm going to go cash my $106 check |
Argh , stop messing with me. Did you get a $1.06 or not? |
Yes, I got my incredibly large $1.06. In fact, the teller at my bank nearly fainted when she saw such an amazing amount. It's pretty useless, but a nice gesture at least.
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Tony K.
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Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 7:12 pm
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(*sigh*) I see. Then I will sign it over to my father and get my dollar... . And afterwards, I'll use this single bill to save up towards the Crest of the Stars box set.
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Slayer
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Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 7:50 pm
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Man thats pretty stupid. It would suck to have to wait a couple months to get back a dvd with a check worth a buck just to show they care anyways enjoy the money
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Dagwood
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Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 10:05 pm
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What was wrong with it?
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Tony K.
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Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 10:17 pm
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Dagwood wrote: | What was wrong with it? |
Originally, when the Special Edition of volume 1 was released there was a problem with the Japanese DTS audio track. The sound was completely absent from the left rear speaker.
As for the OST, all the tracks were out of order in accordance to the track listings. Two of them were supposed to be a single track, but instead were split, while two other tracks that weren't supposed to be joined, were.
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msi435
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Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 10:29 pm
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Sounds pretty sloppy for such a notable corporation! As for the One Dollar and Six Cents.... seems like a practical joke to me, but hey, I would keep it as a souvenir.
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Kazuki-san
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Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2005 12:09 am
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msi435 wrote: | Sounds pretty sloppy for such a notable corporation! As for the One Dollar and Six Cents.... seems like a practical joke to me, but hey, I would keep it as a souvenir. |
It's a production error, and it happens to every company at some time or another. As for the check.. it's not a joke. I once got a 47 cent check from a company. I can't remember what it was for now. I didn't even bother to do anything with it, it costs more then 47 cents in gas to go to the bank and back.
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bnewhall
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Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2005 1:15 pm
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Banda's doing a little thing, which is also the right thing. I greatly appreciate that.
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matticans
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Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2005 1:39 pm
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Tony K. wrote: | Originally, when the Special Edition of volume 1 was released there was a problem with the Japanese DTS audio track. The sound was completely absent from the left rear speaker.
As for the OST, all the tracks were out of order in accordance to the track listings. Two of them were supposed to be a single track, but instead were split, while two other tracks that weren't supposed to be joined, were. |
Wow, i didn't know that . well thanks for informing us so now i can send mine in... and of course get my 1.06 . But i don't know about waiting 3 months. Whatever i will probably send it off next week.
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BoygetsfireD
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Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2005 5:28 pm
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whats so bad about $1.06? its better than nothing, and you did get the DVD/OST back...
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