[iminime] / Trevor Grove - The Cowboy ~ FULL REVEAL ~

[youbastards]

Re: [iminime] / Trevor Grove - *Secret Project* The Cowboy ~ SCULPTS REVEALED ~

Absolutely...but on your end is where it counts...Denny's system is fine...he loves you guys..but in no way I see him getting a new monster server by next week (took Nike 5 years to upgrade there's)

What's matters is your systems as home...go to speedtest.net and test your speed...if you got anything lower than 5mbps, you already lost.
My laptop hardwired pushes 25-30mbps and my iPad on wifi pushes 9mbps.

You shouldn't be ordering while on wifi...always be hard wired directly to modem...the few Denny mentioned that checked out at 9am probably where hard wired and pushing 20+Mbps...they flew past the traffic.

Denny's system isn't fine, and the problem had nothing to do with my local internet speed or bandwidth.

The problem is his checkout system doesn't limit the number of "add to cart" clicks based on the total number of items that are in inventory.

There were 20 of these available, the first 20 people to click "add to cart" should have been able to complete checkout within a reasonable time without worrying that the item was somehow "stolen" from the cart, and unlucky number 21 should have gotten an error when he clicked on "add to cart" that prevented him from continuing to the checkout process.

The competition should end at the "add to cart" click, then the buyer should be allowed a minimum of 60 seconds to complete checkout, and if they don't, then the inventory if returned to the database and available for the next person to "add to cart".

My computer, bandwidth, and internet were not the problem last night and I should have been able to get a DX.

 

[axecutioner18]

Re: [iminime] / Trevor Grove - *Secret Project* The Cowboy ~ SCULPTS REVEALED ~

Knew it seemed too good to be true. Actual quote is

"Choice of owning any 3 painted only heads from past and figures made during membership period for free and with free shipping! Even though the sculpts may not be released officially and separately"

Old news... you are quoting from the first page, if you read the description on the ordering site itself you will have a better idea, plus to avoid any misunderstandings I took the liberty of going and editing that old notice when it was released first.

 

[Wake]

Re: [iminime] / Trevor Grove - *Secret Project* The Cowboy ~ SCULPTS REVEALED ~

Denny's system isn't fine, and the problem had nothing to do with my local internet speed or bandwidth.

The problem is his checkout system doesn't limit the number of "add to cart" clicks based on the total number of items that are in inventory.

There were 20 of these available, the first 20 people to click "add to cart" should have been able to complete checkout within a reasonable time without worrying that the item was somehow "stolen" from the cart, and unlucky number 21 should have gotten an error when he clicked on "add to cart" that prevented him from continuing to the checkout process.

The competition should end at the "add to cart" click, then the buyer should be allowed a minimum of 60 seconds to complete checkout, and if they don't, then the inventory if returned to the database and available for the next person to "add to cart".

My computer, bandwidth, and internet were not the problem last night and I should have been able to get a DX.

I feel your pain. I really do. I too would be outraged if it had happened to me. But I will say this... I didnt come to the thread to mention I was having problems. Or to ask what to do... I kept trying over and over again. I noticed that you posted several times before the DX sold out... maybe that time couldve been better served trying and trying again as many of us did?

 

[youbastards]

Re: [iminime] / Trevor Grove - *Secret Project* The Cowboy ~ SCULPTS REVEALED ~

How was I supposed to know others were able to check out? I posted because I couldn't check out and assumed it was a general problem that everyone was having.

Again, since I had the item in my cart, I should have been allowed ample time to complete checkout without error.

 

[Pajji]

Re: [iminime] / Trevor Grove - *Secret Project* The Cowboy ~ SCULPTS REVEALED ~

Denny's system isn't fine, and the problem had nothing to do with my local internet speed or bandwidth.

The problem is his checkout system doesn't limit the number of "add to cart" clicks based on the total number of items that are in inventory.

There were 20 of these available, the first 20 people to click "add to cart" should have been able to complete checkout within a reasonable time without worrying that the item was somehow "stolen" from the cart, and unlucky number 21 should have gotten an error when he clicked on "add to cart" that prevented him from continuing to the checkout process.

The competition should end at the "add to cart" click, then the buyer should be allowed a minimum of 60 seconds to complete checkout, and if they don't, then the inventory if returned to the database and available for the next person to "add to cart".

My computer, bandwidth, and internet were not the problem last night and I should have been able to get a DX.

I feel for you but thats not how it works unfortunately....my computer pushes 50+ when im using my MacPro...and i miss out on releases all the time...its mostly luck and how persistent you are...having quicker speed helps you, but in no way guarantees you get one...you can say all day you day you clicked link at 9 on the dot....if 20 more did the same..its a race to the finish line...and ADDING TO CART doesnt mean you bought it...until you get that confirmation email and order number all are up for grabs...just the way it is.

Ive had items in my cart and literally taken out at checkout tons of times...you just keep trying..gotta play the cards my man

 

[axecutioner18]

Re: [iminime] / Trevor Grove - *Secret Project* The Cowboy ~ SCULPTS REVEALED ~

How was I supposed to know others were able to check out? I posted because I couldn't check out and assumed it was a general problem that everyone was having.

Again, since I had the item in my cart, I should have been allowed ample time to complete checkout without error.

Nope, things dont work that way when inventory is that low (20) and requests are huge (700/800 pings minimum - when you include people clicking/double clicking/refreshing in a duration of say 30 seconds)... I dont think most ecommerce sites can handle a ratio like that... with request/inventory ratios like that every time in every ecommerce site in the world from amazon to blah blah have faced this same issue... after a point its simply luck.

Most e-commerce sites as most designers know have basic codebases and they are generic over a major structure. The fact that the site never crashed on request pressure shows that the site was well prepared to handle that kind of traffic. The 'cart' system you mention doesnt really work that well... I do understand you are not happy. But where you have failed there have been others who havent... it happens all the time. Nothing is 'fair' like that... best of luck for the regular preorder time.

 

[Ebeneezer Jones]

Re: [iminime] / Trevor Grove - *Secret Project* The Cowboy ~ SCULPTS REVEALED ~

I was lucky and got a DX.

If i buy another complete outfit for the second head, is there going to be a time in the future for a second pair of boots and holster.

Just thought i'd ask.

 

[PopCultKid]

Re: [iminime] / Trevor Grove - *Secret Project* The Cowboy ~ SCULPTS REVEALED ~

Knew it seemed too good to be true. Actual quote is

"Choice of owning any 3 painted only heads from past and figures made during membership period for free and with free shipping! Even though the sculpts may not be released officially and separately"

I agree that's not the best way to word it but he terms have kind of unofficially changed and that first post of that thread was never revised.

Back then they weren't really offering painted heads at all, then the started to do it with like 2 figures, now it became a standard. So at the time that most heads weren't sold separately at all, this was a real perk because only VIPs were able to get these sculpts without having to buy a full figure. A couple examples are Ra's & Gordon; they were only available to VIPs thru this perk and were not sold separately.

Now things have changed and they offer painted sculpts for every release. So although your not getting your hands on a rare and exclusive sculpt now, you are getting one for free instead of paying $120 for it. It's still a great perk for people who just need the head & not the full fig.

The DX sculpts are always excluded in this deal so that means that unhatted Blondie, wide-eyed Rick & screaming Bateman are not eligible.

 

[PopCultKid]

Re: [iminime] / Trevor Grove - *Secret Project* The Cowboy ~ SCULPTS REVEALED ~

I can't believe that I couldn't get home in time to at least take a shot at a DX. It was obviously a toughy to snag but I didn't even give myself the chance

Hopefully I have better luck next week

 

[daharvest]

Re: [iminime] / Trevor Grove - *Secret Project* The Cowboy ~ SCULPTS REVEALED ~

I was lucky and got a DX.

If i buy another complete outfit for the second head, is there going to be a time in the future for a second pair of boots and holster.

Just thought i'd ask.

yes my think too!!

i was lucky toooo

 

[jeffk]

Re: [iminime] / Trevor Grove - *Secret Project* The Cowboy ~ SCULPTS REVEALED ~

I can't believe that I couldn't get home in time to at least take a shot at a DX. It was obviously a toughy to snag but I didn't even give myself the chance

Hopefully I have better luck next week

Sorry to hear that, Pop. I wish you the best of luck for next week. Great weather outside too, have yourself a nice day and we'll hit up Dorsia soon.

 

[Entropy]

Re: [iminime] / Trevor Grove - *Secret Project* The Cowboy ~ SCULPTS REVEALED ~

Bad news guys, Dorsia went out of business. Something about the urine content of their soup.

 

[batfan08]

Re: [iminime] / Trevor Grove - *Secret Project* The Cowboy ~ SCULPTS REVEALED ~

So, going back to my terrible speed test scores, do any of you guys know what might be the cause of that? My load times, as far as pages go, seem to be pretty quick, but when I test it, well, they're below 1.

 

[TotalDominAsian]

Re: [iminime] / Trevor Grove - *Secret Project* The Cowboy ~ SCULPTS REVEALED ~

You're better off asking your ISP directly as there can be a wide range if reasons. I don't think I've ever seen a speedtest with an error in its results though...

 

[batfan08]

Re: [iminime] / Trevor Grove - *Secret Project* The Cowboy ~ SCULPTS REVEALED ~

What's my ISP?

 

[Wake]

Re: [iminime] / Trevor Grove - *Secret Project* The Cowboy ~ SCULPTS REVEALED ~

What's my ISP?

Internet Service Provider

 

[batfan08]

Re: [iminime] / Trevor Grove - *Secret Project* The Cowboy ~ SCULPTS REVEALED ~

Nevermind, my common sense indicates that that's Internet service provider. Also, it's weird, but the minute I did that, I tested it again, and this is what I got:

 

[batfan08]

Re: [iminime] / Trevor Grove - *Secret Project* The Cowboy ~ SCULPTS REVEALED ~

Internet Service Provider

You beat me; thanks, man.

 

[Pajji]

Re: [iminime] / Trevor Grove - *Secret Project* The Cowboy ~ SCULPTS REVEALED ~

Nevermind, my common sense indicates that that's Internet service provider. Also, it's weird, but the minute I did that, I tested it again, and this is what I got:

If your on LTE..then your signal will vary with your reception...you will pump out 26 one minute and 3 the next..all depends what signal you get to your phone

 

[TotalDominAsian]

Re: [iminime] / Trevor Grove - *Secret Project* The Cowboy ~ SCULPTS REVEALED ~

Oooh. I just realized your less than 1 result was off your iphone and not a computer.

Pajji is right, living in a heavily populated city like Pittsburgh, you can have erratic speeds depending on reception and traffic (everyone else using it during peak hours)