Nathan is mad... ( very old thread )
POSTED BY: CTParker333
UPDATED: Friday, June 13, 2008 16:37
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Originally posted by SigmaNunki:
But then again, should we really expect anything other than this from someone who uses the phrase "the internets"?
*lol* I would have said "after having a look at their website". Seriously, many 12 year old kids could get it right and would probably do it for a free comic book. Look at the source and the image urls (anybody wondering why they don't work? *cough*). I just hope they at least BOUGHT the version of Dreamweaver they used (though it would be a ridiculous waste of money, considering the result).
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I feel the ghost of Darwin hovering over THAT business.
This dipwad could have apologised, in fact, not only could he have apologised and offered Nathan that issue at cover price - he also could have acknowledged the clerk was being an a$$hat, and that this was wrong, then politely explained how and why they don't get better pricing on the issues, and asked us browncoats for support in getting them a better deal.
But no, apparently he stands by "patchy" and fully supports the behavior of said a$$hat, making them fully deserving of the wrath being set upon them.
As for "internets" - he should consider THIS concept, us "internets" were extremely instrumental in convincing Universal to cough up FIFTY MILLION to sponsor a silver screen production, and in convincing Sci-Fi (who originally refused) to run the series on their network.
Us "internets" punched that DVD set to top-ten status on Amazon multiple times, and held it there for considerable periods of time.
That's a LOT of money - and from a pure business perspective, he didn't just shoot himself in the foot, he blew em both off at the knee!
Let him go back to being the sad little king of his sad little hill and practice his quaint, archaic caveman stupidity amidst the ruins of his soon-to-fail business while we calmly and quietly strangle it.
I for one see no further point in addressing him, but rather have gone to the sources of supply and pointed out to THEM what an a$$hat he is, and if he thinks he's getting awful pricing NOW... heh.
It's bad business to support incompetence and failure, and comic suppliers are pretty sharp businessmen - they're not likely to reinforce defeat.
As always, goin right for the throat,
-Frem.
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Originally posted by Rat:
Here's what I sent:
"Do you have any Nathan Fillian autographed Serenity comics? If you do, please get back to me! I might be willing to pay as much as $20 for such an item! Please check and let me know!"
LOL
@Jared:
Haven't been to the site, but I can only image.
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I came across a comic book fanboard discussion of this issue last night. Even though their discussion stemmed from the store owner's account, the general consensus was that Darrel is a price-gouging jerk. Then again, it became apparent that comic book fans in the area >already< had that opinion. They make up acronyms for the name of the store, such as "Will Anatoly Rape People," and they refer to Darrel as the "pirate," because of his eyepatch and demeanor.
It sounds like this place had it coming.
"You can't take my show from me,
Because I've got the DVD."
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I'm a bad girl... I left a comment in his livejournal, and I don't care....
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I'm a lucky girl - the comic book shops here in my home town surprised me delightfully - they were sold out, and the owner called TWO of his competitions to find me not one - but all THREE covers. I had to drive a bit to get them, but they were SO worth it.
Nathan's experience is the experience I EXPECT from comic books stores, sometimes. SO many seem to be staffed by power-mad, moronic little Comic Nazis like Darryl. MAN.. SO glad I don't live near this shop.. I'd become the non-money-spending annoying customer that comes in once a week to be obnoxious.
Man.. You do NOT mess with my Captain, and dude, if you REALLY paid 19.99 for a copy, YOU are the Dummy. No one is going to pay that when they ARE still available, and WILL BE available for THREE BUCKS. How completely stupid do you think us Browncoats ARE??? WE know we can get it for less, did you REALLY, REALLY think we would pay YOU $20 for something we can get elsewhere for THREE??? I mean.. really.. I just can't imagine that any sane business person STARTS at a point where he thinks his customers are that stupid, and then COMPOUNDS the issue by letting people like Darryl have ANY contact with the public.
You must be a franchise or something, cuz otherwise, why haven't you gone out of business yet?
Dude - You let NATHAN FILLION get treated like that?? He's the Frelling CAPTAIN... the monumental stupidity of this entire incident simply leaves me astonished.. and kinda giggly, cuz, well, the antics of the truly stupid are sometimes just kinda amusing...
and I used the LJ icon with all the boys from the show :)
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Originally posted by Shadesiren:
I'm a bad girl... I left a comment in his livejournal, and I don't care....
Yeah, I've been discussing it with him on LJ. I don't think we're going to convince him. He thinks he's the victim--ain't no fightin' a monster who thinks he's right with God.
"You can't take my show from me,
Because I've got the DVD."
www.BedlamBards.com
Ballad of Joss: http://mp3-postcards.com/listen/?888
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Just felt a need to say my piece, I'm usually pretty quiet.. but you do NOT disrespect MY Cap'n like that. lol
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I'm cursed post-wise today
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So.. go to his suppliers, point out that he's giving the comics industry a pretty huge amount of bad PR which is likely to negatively affect their business (i.e. profits).
And then watch how fast THEY 'kick him through the engine' without need of any further intervention on your behalf.
Take Wash's advice, cut out the middleman, go right for the throat.
-F
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