Tag Archives: RACS

Overdue Order

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Ubu Roi

It’s been several months since I’ve patronized RACS, but I finally got on the stick and put an order in: Kanokon – DVD 1. Obligation buy. All that’s left out there, because I waited so long. Gurren Lagenn – boxed … Continue reading →

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Before I Have to Stream…

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Ubu Roi

So, tonight’s the last night I can buy DTO anime at Crunchyroll. I’m looking at what’s to grab before it all goes away. Well, actually you can buy now, and download at any time before May 31, so I don’t … Continue reading →

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Order on the Way

Posted on June 26, 2007 by Ubu Roi

Robert kicks ass. Have I ever mentioned that? The massive order* that I put in back in May and wasn’t expecting it to ship until July 3rd (supposed release date of MoHS DVD 2) has just been sent today. Should … Continue reading →

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Not Valid for Some Values of “Today”

Posted on January 27, 2007 by Ubu Roi

I got an amusing email from RightStuff about my order…. We are pleased to inform you that your order has shipped. Unless we contact you regarding a problem, you can count on your shipment leaving our warehouse within the next … Continue reading →

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Did I Really Want to Know that?

Posted on January 24, 2007 by Ubu Roi

Well, I dithered too long and missed Robert’s deal on Cardcaptor Sakura, so I ended up over at RightStuff (“Our motto: We ship when we want to!”), picking up theirs. Over $500 in anime for $80; well, the series would … Continue reading →

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Newtype = Old Media?

Posted on August 31, 2006 by Ubu Roi

Several weeks ago, I was browsing around my animé pusher’s blog when I ran across a post about the trials and tribulations Robert had gone through trying to get a simple advertisment placed. It seemed that Newtype, which bills itself … Continue reading →

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