New Order Blue Monday flicker book Christmas 1988 RARE

$

50

Up for auction...

New Order, Blue Monday Manual, Factory FAC 235 (FAC235)

Absolutely super rare issue of the flicker or flip book that the band used during the Blue Monday video.  Only 250 were sent out as Christmas gifts.  I was honoured (even though I did not the magnitude of the rarity of it) of being a recepient of one of these.  (There is a small discrepency on how many were actually made, but most sources say 350, but all say only 250 were mailed out.)  There are a few sites on the www that you can research--one even plays the book!  Front cover states: New Order Blue Monday Manual Video Thanks to Fay and Robert Breer and William Wegman and a very happy Christmas 1988 to you FAC 235."  Except there are no spaces and all letters in caps.

Ok...Before I get into condition, let me bore you with the history of the book first, that also somewhat "authenticizes" it...

As anybody who has read my me, I used to be a DJ.  I started at WITR in Rochester (RIT's college radio station.)  We used to have a weekly program called the Friday Night Filet: a show showcasing one band or topic.  What better way to start my "career" but with a New Order Filet of three hours promoting Technique?  (Anyway, my regular show, "The Night Kitchen"--Sendak inspired--was right afterwards.  So, I began making some phone calls--Factory, Warner Bros., and Qwest.  An executive at Qwest who was sooo nice did back flips for me.  She was even going to set up an interview (and attempted to have them on the phone as well!) but I was a day too late.  Anyway, I explained the situation, etc. etc. and received a ton of promotional items to give away.  As I was told to keep some things for me, I only kept two (as I had everything else at the time!): a 12" of "Fine Time" and this flip book!  I proudly displayed it on my antique cherry wood bookcase from Grandmother and Grandfather for years!  Fast forward>>>I started a family!  OK, that's great, but babies and books are not a good combo.  It actually took her three years--this was one of her favorites--to get to it.  Seriously!  That was in 1996...And only now did I, after unpacking one of the last boxes, discover it was still around!  The condition is not perfect, please don't expect it!  The pictures really tell the condition: creases on the front and back covers; some teeth marks along the edges of the covers; and soft corners of the covers.  I took a picture of the side so you can see how the book bends in the middle.  The last few pages' corners are folded at the very corner.  The outside of the pages are discoloured somewhat with a few generally light stains.  The bottom plastic screw/peg looks as if someone tried to open it with no luck.  With all of that said, the pages themselves are in perfect shape!  Please ask any questions before bidding if you have any hestitation.  I do understand.  But, I've done (as with all of my vinyl) a pretty good job of describing the actual condition.  With that said, this auction is "As is."  

Bidding starts at $49.99!

No Reserve!

 (I have thought this through...So here it is a relisting!)

Regarding my items listed on ebaY:

I am neither a dealer nor a "professional!"  I simply love the old stuff!  Old soul, I am.  Anything I have "collected" and list here, I just find someone else may enjoy it more than me.  The same as with my records, I do not "assign" a value: I just describe everything I see as best as I can.  If you have ANY questions about any of my listings, I will do the best that I can to answer them.  (Keep in mind: I may not know the terminology of the specific area of collectibles.  So, no laughing!)  Records, however, is my passion.  Ask away!

Regarding my vinyl:

As I stated above: I am not a professional, but I am honest.  I do not give a specific "condition value" of my records.  I leave that up to the potential buyer.  What I list is ALL of the blemishes/damage I see.  Giving a "value" is subjective; listing the blemishes so YOU can assign a value is definitive.  So, if you have any questions, ASK!  Something new I will be doing: I will break the description down in four ways: Jacket, label, inner sleeve, and of course, vinyl. Please understand, as excellent condition as many of the items I list are in, they are still used!  (Unless, they are sealed.)

Please see my "me" for detailed explanations of just about everything! 

Shipping and handling:

$3.90 for most books; $4.80 for a single LP; $3.30 for a single 45; $5.60 for a single 78.  This includes all charges including delivery confirmation, except insurance, sent via media mail.  This is for the continental United States.  Other items (and larger books) will be actually listed.  Please see the item's description.  These are the actual costs of shipping materials and actual fees.  There is no "jacking up" the price for the shipping.  (If anything, the time it takes me to package these items--you'll see!--should be worth another dollar or two!  :)  Which, I will not charge you for my time.)  If you want an item sent priority, overnight, etc., you need to contact me first about the cost before payment, please!

SHIPPING WILL BE COMBINED! (Please see the shipping section of the item description.)

I ship once a week, usually either Saturday or Monday.  Depending on when I receive your payment depends on when I send your item(s) won.  

*********************************************************

To my international friends:

I will be glad to ship world-wide!  (You can check www.usps.com under the international rates for your country's rate.  I would request if you can not find your rate to please ask if you need assitance before you bid!)  "First class international" is NOT listed as a service I can do online.  However, I will be glad to ship this way.  The general rate for any country is approximately $15.00.  Please note: insurance is not included with this and I will NOT be responsible for any mishandled item when insurance is not purchased.  There will be an automatic handling fee of $1.50 that I will charge.  I apologize, but this is paperwork that I need to do at the post.  My only suggestion is to file a complaint (yes, I am serious!) to the USPS at 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777) as I have already.  (Confirmation # CO34626234.)  If enough people complain and request this rate to be added, they probably will. 

*********************************************************

vinyl_musiquarium Policies:

**Payments are highly preferred through PayPal--it is well worth the fees that they charge and what seems to be the safest way to send money these days.  IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PAY ANY OTHER WAY BESIDES PAYPAL FOR YOUR ITEM(S) WON, YOU NEED TO CONTACT ME *BEFORE* YOU PLACE YOUR BID.  Items paid through any other means besides PayPal will delay the sending of your items won.

**ALL pictures are of the actual items.  I take them myself.  Therefore, please bare with the quality, which is not the best at times.  If the lighting is off and does not reflect the true colours, I will state so in the item's description.  If it is the yellows and reds, know right off the bat they somtimes bleed or lighten.  For "high-interest" items, I will most likely include more than just the one.  If you need additional pictures, I can take more upon request and send them via email.

**Any questions, ASK!

**If you do not see an artist or title listed, ASK!  I will be keeping a log of "Look out for" requests and will keep in touch with you along with my findings.  It just also may be I have not listed it yet.

**Return policies: If a record is damaged because of my packaging, I will refund the entire amount, including shipping.  However, I can not be responsible for the delivery of the USPS.  (They have been generally terrific, by the way!)

**If you dispute my description of the item for whatever reason (although, I can be human!), please contact me with the exact reason why.  We can discuss the return only after I know the reason why.  No refunds will be issued without the item first being returned at YOUR expense.

**Feedback is obviously not mandatory.  However, it is appreciated.  Please be honest with my service and item.  If you feel a negative is deserved, I would like to speak with you (or at least communicate with you) before it is officially left.  I will attempt to leave feedback immediately after your part of the transaction is over.  In other words, once payment is received and processed, there is no waiting on my part to see what you give me.  That's against the spirit of what feedback is there for.

**For any other information about me and why ebaY for me, please see my "me!"  This includes some artwork I will be presenting and rotating.  Check it out! 

**This is and probably always will be a hobby for me!  I enjoy this!  And, no, with the amount of money and more so, time I spend on ebaY, there's not much profit in it for me.  With this in mind: I am not a business.  Please be patient if you are asking a question etc.  I may not get to you immediately.  I'm a one man show.  My counters are always visible.  Feel free to research my items!  And, for goodness sake, have fun!  That's what ebaY was originally set up for!  (Although, not a bad profit if you have some early stock, huh?!?!)

**I am seriously thinking of opening an ebaY store.  Any feedback whatsoever on this topic would greatly be appreciated!