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Postby Saint John » Sun May 22, 2011 6:38 am

After several (7 but who's counting :lol: :oops: ) failed attempts, between 2 Walmarts, to procure Eclipse, I finally broke down and enlisted the help of Rip Rokken, persuader extraordinaire! He made one phone call today, to the same Walmart that just assured me they could not, under any circumstances, sell it to me, and I now have the 5 copies I need awaiting me at Customer Service. Rip, my brother, a mighty big THANK YOU goes out to you. You are, quite simply, THE MAN!!! 8)
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Postby slucero » Sun May 22, 2011 6:40 am

dude you are now Rip's bitch... :lol:

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Postby Rip Rokken » Sun May 22, 2011 6:59 am

No problem - the thought of the legendary Saint John of MR getting p0wned by an angry 59-something year old cashier was a visual I couldn't accept. :)
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Postby Archetype » Sun May 22, 2011 7:09 am

Hey Rip if you care to do this again I would really appreciate it! I've been to my local Walmart twice with no luck. I did know the clerk the second time so I like to think that he really put forth his best effort, but no one there even knew what Eclipse was.
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Postby Rip Rokken » Sun May 22, 2011 7:27 am

Archetype wrote:Hey Rip if you care to do this again I would really appreciate it! I've been to my local Walmart twice with no luck. I did know the clerk the second time so I like to think that he really put forth his best effort, but no one there even knew what Eclipse was.


At an event right now, but PM me your store's location and phone number, zip code, and first name and contact info if you don't mind, plus the quantity you want to buy and I'll try to call this evening. (Quantity may help) Luckily, no need to break out the 7.65, lol... :)
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Postby Gideon » Sun May 22, 2011 9:22 am

Rip Rokken wrote:No problem - the thought of the legendary Saint John of MR getting p0wned by an angry 59-something year old cashier was a visual I couldn't accept. :)


I sense that beneath your affable nature lurks a dangerous and cunning intellect.
Rip, you might very well be the most dangerous man on the interwebz.
'Nothing was bigger for Journey than 1981’s “Escape” album. “I have to attribute that to Jonathan coming in and joining the writing team,” Steve Perry (Feb 2012).'
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Postby Rick » Sun May 22, 2011 9:25 am

Gideon wrote:
Rip Rokken wrote:No problem - the thought of the legendary Saint John of MR getting p0wned by an angry 59-something year old cashier was a visual I couldn't accept. :)


I sense that beneath your affable nature lurks a dangerous and cunning intellect.
Rip, you might very well be the most dangerous man on the interwebz.


The nicest person you'll ever meet.
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Postby Gideon » Sun May 22, 2011 9:29 am

Rick wrote:
Gideon wrote:
Rip Rokken wrote:No problem - the thought of the legendary Saint John of MR getting p0wned by an angry 59-something year old cashier was a visual I couldn't accept. :)


I sense that beneath your affable nature lurks a dangerous and cunning intellect.
Rip, you might very well be the most dangerous man on the interwebz.


The nicest person you'll ever meet.


Of that, I have no doubt.
But I've watched Star Wars enough to know that highly intelligent, persuasive, and kind men always turn out to be Sith Lords plotting to topple the reigning government and rule the galaxy.
Darth Rokken shan't fool me! :lol: :lol: :lol:



J/k Rip, your reputation of magnanimity and munificence precedes you. :)
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Postby brywool » Sun May 22, 2011 9:33 am

Rip Rokken wrote:No problem - the thought of the legendary Saint John of MR getting p0wned by an angry 59-something year old cashier was a visual I couldn't accept. :)


So Rip, don't you think the band would be pissed about this? (I'm asking a real question, not trying to be an ass)
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Postby Saint John » Sun May 22, 2011 9:38 am

brywool wrote:
Rip Rokken wrote:No problem - the thought of the legendary Saint John of MR getting p0wned by an angry 59-something year old cashier was a visual I couldn't accept. :)


So Rip, don't you think the band would be pissed about this? (I'm asking a real question, not trying to be an ass)


Rip is pushing sales. I only planned on buying 3 copies but telling friends about my failure to procure Eclipse got their curiosity going and they asked that I pick them up a copy, too. Also, the cashier said something that I will soon be starting a thread about. It's simply unreal AND hilarious!
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Postby Gideon » Sun May 22, 2011 9:40 am

I'm confused as to the official release date.
Is it Monday or Tuesday?
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Postby Saint John » Sun May 22, 2011 9:41 am

Gideon wrote:I'm confused as to the official release date.
Is it Monday or Tuesday?


Tuesday, as the cashiers at Walmart reminded me the last 3 days. :lol: :evil:
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Postby Rick » Sun May 22, 2011 9:50 am

Gideon wrote:Darth Rokken shan't fool me! :lol: :lol: :lol:


Pure genious! :lol: Love it.
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Postby Rip Rokken » Sun May 22, 2011 10:00 am

Saint John wrote:
Gideon wrote:I'm confused as to the official release date.
Is it Monday or Tuesday?


Tuesday, as the cashiers at Walmart reminded me the last 3 days. :lol: :evil:


The official release date is the 24th, but it will actually be out on the 23rd. Unless we get to them first. :)
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Postby Rip Rokken » Sun May 22, 2011 10:01 am

brywool wrote:
Rip Rokken wrote:No problem - the thought of the legendary Saint John of MR getting p0wned by an angry 59-something year old cashier was a visual I couldn't accept. :)


So Rip, don't you think the band would be pissed about this? (I'm asking a real question, not trying to be an ass)


No, not at all. Nothing we do goes unnoticed anyway. ;)
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Postby Rip Rokken » Sun May 22, 2011 10:06 am

Rick wrote:
Gideon wrote:Darth Rokken shan't fool me! :lol: :lol: :lol:


Pure genious! :lol: Love it.


It's true... :) I appreciate the thoughts, but I can definitely have a dark side at times. I'm not very good at sitting still, or being bored. Rock 'n' Roll is my Lexapro I guess. :)
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Postby Gideon » Sun May 22, 2011 11:43 am

So what is the source of your dark charisma, Lord Rokken? :P
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Postby Rip Rokken » Sun May 22, 2011 12:33 pm

Gideon wrote:So what is the source of your dark charisma, Lord Rokken? :P


For the stores, I'm just giving them the facts, because even the managers may not know. This one was very nice, but was under the impression the UPC's wouldn't scan or would show as 'invalid sale' if rung up. I just explained that we've been buying them at several Wal-Marts already, and just asked her to try to scan one. It was a pleasant exchange, and she was happy it all worked out.

Don't even mess with the cashiers... Ask for a manager or an Anderson employee if possible.
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