Hey guys,

Lots to go through here so this is your early warning to go grab a cuppa or something.

It`s not that we have a problem, but recent events have given me an insight on how we can do things round here a little better. By sort of putting some ideas into the ruleset now tbh, as well.

Because I`m no admin dude, I`m falling just a tad behind on the mails recently as well.. so apologies on that, for starters.

I do my best to do all the mail in best time, but the recent surge in mail has actually given me a great idea.. So with the “mail in for info” posts we are going to take a new approach. I will explain.

As there may be more of these posts, I`d like you guys to do as you have been doing which is keep letting me know if you are interested in certain packs. Like EVERYBODY. (If poss). Believe it or not, this is how (in a way) trading at the higher level of the game goes, so its good practise. “Only gets what you really really want”. Really.

Now I know this is a good way (from experience) of working when it comes to rare multis, (not rocket science luckily) so I`m hoping to pass a little bit of this info on to you to think through. The days of hoarding may well be over.. and anyway, you got all those new content filled pages for that uh ? lol. (Hi Hugh).

Before I digress, the “mail in” posts. Pretty sure they are staying. With them, I can judge much easier, whether the buy group has any interest in a certain files, even before it has been purchased. I never thought to do this. The first buy group I kinda hope knows whats going on, because I`ve had chance to explain it to most of them, or they`ve worked things out, (hopefully), but the majority of you guys, the mid tier, I`m thinking all this may be a bit confusing.

So more explanation. I was actually in the process of starting to mail out to the long term members (3 months and over) about how you can obtain these “mystery” files, but I think its going to be waaaay easier to do it here and in one go.

To explain in a roundabout way, I`m thinking its time we started up the second buy group. I was going to mail everyone who is a long term supporter, but much much easier and quicker this way ! So if you joined us before August 2020 and you want to upgrade, which automatically enrolls you in the second buy group and gives you access to the Protools page, you can. Like many of you are now doing, I dont mind at all anwering any questions you might have, so, do drop me a mail if this is something you would maybe consider.. obvs, I cant put too many deets here you know?

Digressed.. that was supposed to be coming later. Anyway. There`s more:

Top Tier Buy Group Guys: If you see a “mail in” post on the main page, if we have it, you can have it, but it counts as a file for that months allocation. That includes any pack that may be “incomplete”, as well as the good stuff. If we dont have the file, and it`s on the “maybe” purchase list, please still vote for the file. When there`s 2 or 3 votes, we will make moves to secure the file. You`ll know by the usual means when the file has been secured.

Brand new Top Tier Guys: If you joined/upgraded recently and you are not involved with the initial purchase group, you are automatically enrolled into the second purchase group. Please get in touch.

Mid Tier Guys: If you see a “mail in” post on the main page, if we have it, you probably cant have it, yet. This will be a file the IPG bought. As mentioned above, if you joined the site before August, you can upgrade and join the buy group. Then you can access the file. If we dont have the file, (I know you dont know this), please still show interest in it because your vote will still count. And it will help the whole collective from buying the wrong stuff nobody wants. Even if you are a newbie mid tier guy with less than 3 months with us, please still vote. And you know, your time will come.

The downside of all this is I may not be able to respond to all the mails, so again, apologies, but the plan is to make a folder for each song I notify you guys about, and place all the mails in there, till either a, we get the file, or b, it becomes ready to issue on the 2nd of the month.. I think we have the M/O pretty much nailed now with the first buy group (thanks guys especially) so we should be all good on group 2 and the way of voting for the actual purchases. Not all purchases will be posted on the main page while we trial this out.btw. Keep checking the ProTools page for news on new stuff.

Oops, I almost forgot. The rare files page has finally been updated/revamped and thoroughly been sorted out with complete rules and regs and less winging it. If you joined the site before August 2020 and you are NOT in the Initial Purchase group, there is a bonus file from a choice of 10 waiting for you right now.. just a little thanks from me to you for hanging around all this time ! go see.. hit the R.F.P (Page). There`s even a few files on there for the newbies too. Here`s this months password for things, you might need it: CRS3PT2020PW

Thats about it for the news this time, hope everyone gets the idea and is ok with it. Yet more trial and error work in progress crap.. sorry lol..

Might be a great idea tho, so we have to chance it !

Progress. ha.

Stay safe guys 😉