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Spinnato Elite user 428 Posts |
Richard Osterlind has OUTDONE HIMSELF! I just visited his website
http://osterlindstore.com/catalog/produc......7d960db8 and can’t believe what he’s offering when you purchase the new Corrinda 13 Steps DVD’s. Here’s a blurb: “Along with this deluxe set of 6 DVDs, you will also receive a personally autographed and personalized photograph of Richard taken on the 13 Steps set. You will also be placed on an exclusive mailing list and be notified of special offers such as limited editions of a number of the props used in the making of 13 Steps. But, most importantly, you will receive one more thing - something much more valuable. Along with your autographed and personalized photograph, you will also be given an individual PIN code and Richard’s personal 13 Steps e-mail address. These will enable you to contact Richard directly regarding any questions you may have about the material presented on the 13 Steps to Mentalism DVDs. Richard, in turn, will answer your questions personally, enabling you to master this material and to get the most value from your purchase. You may obtain this unprecedented personal support for an unlimited number of questions for a period of one year (until Halloween 2010). And please note that each inquiry will be given Richard’s full attention.” I have just placed my order and can’t wait to receive these. Thanks Richard. |
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robwar0100 Inner circle Buy me some newspapers.Purchase for me 1 Gazette and 1747 Posts |
Thanks for bringing this to our attention. I was on the site earlier in the day, and it had not been posted. I just placed my order, and those of you ordering through the Osterlind Store might want to add some of his center tear paper. That is what he used to perform "Great Minds Think Alike," which you can view on the I.B.M. Web site and read my story about the project (http://www.magician.org/portal/en/node/859).
Bobby p.s. Richard, are the DVDs available for shipment right away? Not sure if they are still in production or not.
"My definition of chance is my hands on the wheel," Greg Long.
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Richard Osterlind V.I.P. 2213 Posts |
Bobby,
The DVD's are still in production so no one has them as of yet. We expect to ship somewhere around the 21st. If you look at our ad, you will see that at the end. Thanks, Bobby, for your order! Richard |
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robwar0100 Inner circle Buy me some newspapers.Purchase for me 1 Gazette and 1747 Posts |
Richard,
You'll have to forgive me for not reading the ad copy -- I was interested in getting the order placed and after talking with you, I did not need to be convinced, influenced or persuaded by the ad copy. Thanks, Bobby
"My definition of chance is my hands on the wheel," Greg Long.
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Bartelli Elite user Belgium 403 Posts |
I ordered the set as soon as I could when L&L made the preorder available. Was I to fast?
Mentalist / Mindreader Bart Nijs
www.bartnijs.be Belgian Mentalist / Mindreader Bart Nijs Some webapps for mentalists |
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Spinnato Elite user 428 Posts |
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On 2009-10-09 17:24, Bartelli wrote: Unfortunately I think you were. If ordered thru Richard, you would have received some extras. Hopefully people will realize this and order directly from Osterlind and Sisti. |
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sbays Inner circle Burbank, CA 1065 Posts |
Arg! I too ordered from L&L right away. I had no idea or clue that I should have ordered from Richard directly, as I didn't know he would have these available from him directly. I hope that buying Richards material, regardless of where I bought them, is still of some benefit to him.
Side note: Interesting that these are still in production. I got an e-mail from L&L saying that my set had been shipped. ??? I am a bit confused here. Anyone?
"Opportunity may only knock once, but temptation leans on the doorbell."
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INMOTION Regular user Ohio 167 Posts |
I also jumped and ordered these through L&L the minute I got word they were available for purchase. Disappointing to not be part of the extras you get by purchasing directly through Richard.
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The great Gumbini Inner circle 3062 Posts |
Yeah me too. I went through L & L thinking it was the only way to order them on pre-order. But as they say live and learn. I think this is the case with a few people on this. At first it appeared that L & L would be the lead distributer on this. But what the heck I think Mr. Osterlind will answer my emails if I have questions and I'm still thrilled this DVD set is available.
Good magic to all, Eric |
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Richard Osterlind V.I.P. 2213 Posts |
L&L Publishing had a 7 day pre-publication offer that began last Friday afternoon, Eastern time. Since I was immediately asked (on the other thread here) if we would be carrying the DVD's, I said that our ads would go up following that 7 day period. I did mention that our offer would not include a discounted price and if money were the main concern, and I can certainly understand that in these difficult financial times, the L&L offer would be the best way to go.
L&L elected to extend their deadline till 12 midnight tonight, PST, which gave an overlap so as to allow customers to fairly choose what was most important to them. For those of you who took advantage of that offer, you did save some money. To me, the most important thing about this project is that these videos are recognized as a scholarly study of a classic book on mentalism and that they be approached that way. When you get the actual DVD's, I think you will understand exactly what I mean. You will see they are a severe departure from the standard type magic video and almost demand a careful scrutiny. I will do my best to stay on the Café as much as possible to answer questions, but I do plan to devote myself to the special email address I am setting up for our customers in order to answer, in great detail, any questions or comments that arise once the DVD's are delivered. I want these videos to become a classic in the study of the art and will do anything I can to help them become so. Thanks again for all your words of support. Richard |
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mormonyoyoman Inner circle I dug 5,000 postholes, but I have only 2440 Posts |
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On 2009-10-09 19:31, sbays wrote: Nope, sbays -- We discovered in another thread that there are no royalties paid; it was a "work for hire" arrangement. Jim & Richard get profits from the DVDs they sell, which cost them the same as if a shop bought them wholesale, as I recall. (Never trust my memory!) I don't know what the e-mail from L&L meant either. L&L's ad says they won't have them available until something like the 21st. *jeep! --Grandpa
#ShareGoodness #ldsconf
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BlakeAdams Special user Texas 641 Posts |
Hey Osterlin,
I love your stuff anf I'm excited about the new dvds, I was curious if these dvd will be sold at Mind vention or if you yourself was going to be there? Blake |
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Richard Osterlind V.I.P. 2213 Posts |
Blake,
Thanks for loving my stuff! I do appreciate your kind remarks. I have been trying to get to Mindvention for years. I kind of have a standing offer that if I can make it, they will accomondate me. But that is a busy time of the year and I do work for a living! It makes it hard to attend conventions and do lectures. But who knows, maybe this year I will be free. Richard |
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Richard Osterlind V.I.P. 2213 Posts |
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On 2009-10-09 20:01, INMOTION wrote: Because of posts like this and other private messages and emails, Jim and I have decided to try to remedy the situation. I never intended any to be left out of any of the materials we offer. So, within a day or two, we will have a place on our website where anyone can purchase the additional materials we are offering for a straight $20. If you got your DVD's from L&L and wish to have the personally autographed picture and your PIN number for the email support, you will wind up paying the same as if you have purchased it directly from us. I hope everyone finds this satisfactory and helpful. I will post here when that offer goes online. Thanks again for all your support. Richard |
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robwar0100 Inner circle Buy me some newspapers.Purchase for me 1 Gazette and 1747 Posts |
Richard,
Somehow, I knew you would find a solution to this. I know how committed you are to the magic/mentalism community and how important customer service is to you, whether your clients who book you for a show or one of us who orders your products. I didn't know how you would resolve the issue, but I knew you would not want anyone to be shut out because of their zeal to get their hands on your latest DVD project. I think you and Jim Sisti have reached a decision King Solomon would marvel at. Well done. Bobby
"My definition of chance is my hands on the wheel," Greg Long.
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sbays Inner circle Burbank, CA 1065 Posts |
To be completely honest, when I posted I was certainly not soliciting being able to get in on the extras because I missed out on them by buying from L&L directly. That was my problem. I thought the extras SHOULD go to those who took the business directly to Richard. Even if that did not include me.
That being said, it really comes as no surprise to me that Richard came up with this so that no one becomes alienated. I think it is an outstanding, and very fair all around solution. As much of a fan as I am of Richard the artist ... I'm even more a fan of Richard the man. Thank you!
"Opportunity may only knock once, but temptation leans on the doorbell."
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HypnotizeAmerica Veteran user 399 Posts |
Richard -
It is none of my business, but what is the going rate for a day of your time? Also have you ever thought of having a single or double day of training for a heafty fee. I know a hack who did this and charged a good sized fee and had several people attend. If you told me I could spend two days with you for $495 and you limited the class size and did it on your slow time (if you have any) it could produce a good payday for you and a wonderful experience for us. Tim |
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MagiClyde Special user Columbus, Ohio 871 Posts |
Richard, thanks for such an incredibly generous offer. I, too, bought the 13 Steps DVD set from L&L thinking that was the only place to purchase them. Considering what you are willing to offer for the extra $20 that I had originally saved, I might be willing to reconsider adding that cost to my overall purchase.
Of course, it should be kept in mind by anyone who orders now, that L&L will now pre-sell them at the full $120 and NOT offer the extras that Osterlind is willing to provide. My only question after this, however, would be how long your offer for the extra goodies for the extra $20 will last?
Magic! The quicker picker-upper!
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Richard Osterlind V.I.P. 2213 Posts |
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On 2009-10-10 23:46, MagiClyde wrote: MagiClyde, Until Halloween, 2010. Up to then, anyone who wants in, can get in either by ordering from us or just getting the email deal. But, of course, if you join on Oct. 30, 2010, you better ask a lot of questions in one day! Richard |
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Spinnato Elite user 428 Posts |
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On 2009-10-10 23:19, HypnotizeAmerica wrote: Now THAT is one hell of an idea. A two day session with Osterlind would be priceless! Richard.. please give this your consideration. |
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