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… I would love a physical release for Road Trips Full Show: Spectrum 11/5/79 from the Download series or at least release the complete download series on CD Format! The performance is just primo from start to finish! Phil is vibrant as ever and plays some impressive Bass arrangements throughout the entire performance!!!
Been playing the new 1973 Boxset for a few days now! I know a lot of people won’t believe this but my 1973 Numbered Boxset is the date of my birthday!!! Unbelievable I still can’t believe it! It must of been fate! Holy Toledo, Good Ol Grateful Dead! Nothing left to do but “smile, smile smile!”
This is Primo Dead for my enjoyment! Looking forward for the Vinyl Boxset version is released next month! My turntable is getting antsy lol!
Have a great full weekend everyone peace be with you all! 🙏❤️💀🌹

....well? How was Neil?

Appreciate the sympathy, Proudfoot! Ya know, one reason I feel a certain equanimity is bc I know I've done everything I could. Our own Marye has fielded my DMs repeatedly (thanks, friend!) and then a week ago in desperation I finally reached to Mr. Dave Lemieux himself. And Dave responded! And he said he'd do what he could to help. Just a few hours later, I had an email from a person at Warner Music, offering me a refund, and a copy of DaP46 shipped two-day.

Now, with that said, it's a week later, and I don't have either. But I have to trust at this point. (edit: I stand corrected. The refund from Warner Music Group has hit my credit card. Thanks, Warner!)

For the future, though, I think Rhino needs to take a strong look at fulfillment. It's not just me; look how many folks have posted here this year saying they have a problem with their order, but they can't even get someone to reply to their emails, usually multiple emails. That's just not ok, period. Furthermore, this may not be popular to say, but I think the price point for a Dave's sub may be too low. Having to ship 4 CD packs per year is what is driving them to find the very cheapest option ("Mail Innovations") and obviously that service sucks. Alternatively, keep current price but give a "+" option that lets you buy up to a shipping method that doesn't suck.

I would be INSANE with frustration if I were you.

I don't know how delivering stuff in 2023 can be such a problematic issue.

Although I've never been a big fan of Mail Innovations, I've had an absolutely awful time getting my Dave's Picks 46. In fact, I *still* do not have it. Both times (yes, I managed to get a replacement sent) my package reached the closest regional UPS hub; both times the tracking info said it was being transferred to USPS; both times it went no farther. I contacted UPS both times. The first time they said the package was lost, the second time they said it had been given to USPS. USPS says they never received either package. Not the innovations I'd hoped for.

Idk... can lightning strike twice? Or did both of my packages get swiped?

It's been a frustrating enough experience that I feel like it would be irrational to resubscribe, so I guess after 7 years of subbing I will now have to become an a la carte buyer. On that note, if I do that, does anyone know if I can upgrade my shipping for a single DaP? At this point I'd probably pay a decent amount for an option that's going to... no pun intended... actually deliver.

...to see Neil Young this evening. Seen many a show but never a solo acoustic.

I hope the next Dave's Pick is from 1968, 1969 or 1970, if not this one then the one after. I would also like to see 2/17/79, 9/11/81 , or 10/9/82 released.

Is responsible for getting the Dave’s Picks to the USPS, who in turn deliver to the mailbox. If there’s a strike, UPS Mail Innovations will stop all operations……..

Even though my Davz arrive in the mailbox

....I also have thin arms. And long.
Funny thing about that, I'm not a fan of long sleeves. They rarely reach my wrists after a wash.
However, I am asked by shorter shoppers to help them reach the stuff on top shelves from time to time.
I also earn my living with my mind.
It's a terrible thing to waste if you let it.
Speaking of Waste, it's a really good Phish tune.