Fanclub kits shipping this week!

[shania megafan]

This was posted today on the OFC:

The new membership kit is shipping this week! Please make sure your member information is up to date. Allow 6-8 weeks for delivery and we hope you enjoy the new club logo featured on the items!

Finally! :D

[Troll]

Thanks for the info.

[ELEANOR MAW]

Thanks for the info.
What do you get with the membership kit?

[shania megafan]

-Starlight sample
-Journal
-ST bracelet
-ST window decal
-Starlight keychain

[ELEANOR MAW]

Thanks for the info Shania Megafan.

[StarryShania]

-Starlight sample
-Journal
-ST bracelet
-ST window decal
-Starlight keychain

Tempting me to join .......

Thanks for the info.

[Raphael Twain]

I wannnnnt! :(

[Brit_girlAmanda]

I'm not a member, plus UK residents don't get the same benefits as those living in the US.

[StarryShania]

Can Canadians get the kits ? :D

[goinUP]

Yes, Alicia, but there are so many reasons why I'd advise you not to join the FC. It is a waste of money. Please read the petition thread for updates on FC issues.

[faithfully]

What about a free fan club kilt for male members:p:funny:

[Alex]

Is that to join or sign up to the FanClub? I understood that. Ok thanks for the info.

[Alex]

-Starlight sample
-Journal
-ST bracelet
-ST window decal
-Starlight keychain

That is good, I would like to have more than that, be sure I won't use the perfume for myself :funny:

[Alex]

What about a free fan club kilt for male members:p:funny:

I agree :boogie::boogie: :funny:

Yes, Alicia, but there are so many reasons why I'd advise you not to join the FC. It is a waste of money. Please read the petition thread for updates on FC issues.

I know, that's why I don't sign up there, plus I don't have the enough money to hold it every year.

[dreamer]

What about a free fan club kilt for male members:p:funny:

* it depends how long the /kilt is and what is worn with it

[starlight]

-Starlight sample
-Journal
-ST bracelet
-ST window decal
-Starlight keychain

Hi,

I have been a member of the FC since 2002 and I guess l'm a little dissapponted there is no dvd with this package. What does everyone else think/feel about these five items in the kit?

Shania megafan, may I ask how you know what is in the 2007 new kits?

starlight

[canoilers]

I hate that fan club, tell me for half my membership that I'm not a member. Oh yeah that was well worth the money I spent. I think paying somebody to kick me in the crotch would've been more worth it, probably. :rolleyes:

[FinnFreak]

This kit is less than the first one back in 2003... combined for years 2005 & 2006 - which is illegal, by the way... and Musictoday's nearly 2 years late with it...

The OFC is NOT a "fan club" at all - not in my dictionary - it's a North American concert ticketing service.

Don't let yourselves be fooled.


John - :scowl:

[ELEANOR MAW]

I think it's a bit of a cheek this Starlight sample, you pay for a sample? it's like you have to pay more for a T-Shirt with a brand name on it when you should be payed to wear the T-Shirt, life can suck with all this rip off tactics.
PS Sean how much are you offering for me too Kick?

[FinnFreak]

:biglaugh: - Get your "official" kicks today..! - 50% off..!


John - :p

[ELEANOR MAW]

:biglaugh: - Get your "official" kicks today..! - 50% off..!


John - :pDon't forget it's 17.5% V.A.T. in the UK, even if it's for Kicking :p

[canoilers]

:biglaugh: - Get your "official" kicks today..! - 50% off..!


John - :p

50% off! There's no probably about that kick in the groin, I know I would've enjoyed that one. I like it when anything is 50% off, thats like 1/2 free. Who really doesn't like getting free stuff, I can tell you I don't mind it at all. :p

[canoilers]

Don't forget it's 17.5% V.A.T. in the UK, even if it's for Kicking :pOuch! Thats like paying to get kicked in the crotch just too get a free kick in the crotch. Whats not too like about a two for. :p

[FinnFreak]

50% off! There's no probably about that kick in the groin, I know I would've enjoyed that one. I like it when anything is 50% off, thats like 1/2 free. Who really doesn't like getting free stuff, I can tell you I don't mind it at all. :p

Since the OFC run by Musictoday decided to provide less at double the price - it's heartwarming to see fans offering a service of the same effect at a reduced price. :D

Now, that's what I call a fan-friendly community..! :p


John - ;)

[canoilers]

It's like a kick in the crotch with a hug at the end. It almost warms the cockles of my heart, but only cause that where the blood went after the kick.

It's almost like family with that kind love, too bad their the uncle nobody wants too talk about though. You know the uncle nobody wants to leave the kids with alone. :p

[FinnFreak]

We've been trying to warn people about that uncle - he needs to be taken care of.


John - ;)

[canoilers]

Yeah but too ban we can't castrate them. :smirk:

[starlight]

My friend said he joined last night and his Member Id: fanclub.shaniatwain.com.2086 that means that there really isn't a lot of members correct? I think the kit sounds a little cheap considering we haven't had one in two years! We have only received 3 member kits since 2002? The Gotcha Good DVD kit the Rock Your Country DVD kits and now this right or did I miss any? We don't even get a DVD that sucks and don't think I'll renew in November.

[shania megafan]

Shania megafan, may I ask how you know what is in the 2007 new kits?


Angie, the moderator of the OFC posted it in the messageboard ;)

[Annette]

I wouldn't get too excited about the Starlight sample... If I remember correctly we got a sample of the first perfume in one of the kits, and it wasn't in a bottle...but like a peice of paper where you could smell it, if you know what I mean?

[Troll]

I wouldn't get too excited about the Starlight sample... If I remember correctly we got a sample of the first perfume in one of the kits, and it wasn't in a bottle...but like a peice of paper where you could smell it, if you know what I mean?

Yep that is what is what. Like the kind they have in magazines

[orchestragirl]

Yep that is what is what. Like the kind they have in magazines

Like the ones that they have to give away at stores like Kohl's, or not? I hope it's something different, I already have five of those.

[Annette]

Yep that is what is what. Like the kind they have in magazines
Yeah, that's what I meant. Don't know what it is called in English or in Danish for that matter:p

[Paul]

Scratch and sniff?

I don't mean to be negative, but there's not too much for male fans to get excited about here! And that's if they actually bother to send them. :uhh:

[canoilers]

Hey! Scatch and sniff can be pretty exicting, what if you miss the perfume part and just scatch the paper... my heart is beating a mile a minute... I have to sit down for a sec and catch my breath. :p

[StarryShania]

Yes, Alicia, but there are so many reasons why I'd advise you not to join the FC. It is a waste of money. Please read the petition thread for updates on FC issues.

Yeah, I'm pretty sure I did read that. There are some good reasons to not join but I really want the kit .:(

Do you think maybe next year or so everything with the Fan Club will be straightend out ?

Anyway, thanks for the heads up Jenna.

[canoilers]

Its been how many years as of thus far, yeah I can see it happening now. :p

[SHANIANUTS!]

Hey! Scatch and sniff can be pretty exicting, what if you miss the perfume part and just scatch the paper... my heart is beating a mile a minute... I have to sit down for a sec and catch my breath. :p
:) Watch that overthinking !!:funny:

[canoilers]

It goes so good with my overacting, they go hand in hand. :p

[SHANIANUTS!]

Don't ever change!;)

No matter what some newbie might say.

[starlight]

Don't ever change!;)

No matter what some newbie might say.

What do you mean?

[ELEANOR MAW]

Since the OFC run by Musictoday decided to provide less at double the price

John - ;)That's just like the Government in the UK :shocked:

[matty]

My friend said he joined last night and his Member Id: fanclub.shaniatwain.com.2086 that means that there really isn't a lot of members correct? I think the kit sounds a little cheap considering we haven't had one in two years! We have only received 3 member kits since 2002? The Gotcha Good DVD kit the Rock Your Country DVD kits and now this right or did I miss any? We don't even get a DVD that sucks and don't think I'll renew in November.

There was a Laynard for the 2nd kit. You listed the 1st and 3rd yr kits. The new one is the 4th.

I don't think a DVD is mandatory. However, I don't believe the items included justify the wait or the hype about a doube kit.

[starlight]

There was a Laynard for the 2nd kit. You listed the 1st and 3rd yr kits. The new one is the 4th.

I don't think a DVD is mandatory. However, I don't believe the items included justify the wait or the hype about a doube kit.

No, I don't think a DVD is mandatory either and yes, I agree that the items offered in this kit are cheap carnival like rewards considering how long we all have been waiting wouldn't you agree?

What is a Laynard and what else was in that kit? I am wondering why I never recieved that kit as you say was the 2nd kit. I have been a member since it lauched in 2002 I only recieved the Gotcha Good DVD kit first year the next kit I recieved was the Rock Your Country DVD kit these two kits were worth the price of the membership, but this new kit seems like a slap in the face; as I said earlier I do not think I'll renew in November I'm done.

starlight

[matty]

What is a Laynard and what else was in that kit? I am wondering why I never recieved that kit as you say was the 2nd kit. I have been a member since it lauched in 2002 I only recieved the Gotcha Good DVD kit first year the next kit I recieved was the Rock Your Country DVD kit these two kits were worth the price of the membership, but this new kit seems like a slap in the face; as I said earlier I do not think I'll renew in November I'm done.

starlight

I don't believe many people got it. It was the only item in the kit, it just had a dog tag chain with it. It is like the backstage pass you see roadies wearing at concerts.

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/3851/loadercg4.th.jpg (http://img402.imageshack.us/my.php?image=loadercg4.jpg)

It has another pic on the other side, but I don't have a shot of it.

[FinnFreak]

Don't get fooled again... - That's all I'm sayin'...

John - :smirk:

[starlight]

I don't believe many people got it. It was the only item in the kit, it just had a dog tag chain with it. It is like the backstage pass you see roadies wearing at concerts.

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/3851/loadercg4.th.jpg (http://img402.imageshack.us/my.php?image=loadercg4.jpg)

It has another pic on the other side, but I don't have a shot of it.

That was the second kit? A photo on a chain and nothing else? Now that I would say was a bloody rip off!!!!!!

[matty]

That was the second kit? A photo on a chain and nothing else? Now that I would say was a bloody rip off!!!!!!

I don't think a kit is a reason for joining an artists OFC. I believe there purpose is to make you feel like you belong, a perk if you will. However the OFC offers nothing once you join, so the kit is the only thing they have for members, aside from presale tickets. Which doesn't mean anything right now.

I've been wondering why I'm a member for some time now.

[Steve F]

That was the second kit? A photo on a chain and nothing else? Now that I would say was a bloody rip off!!!!!!

I don't remember how many kits I've got so far.:shocked: But I do have two [2] Lanyards from two different kits just like this:
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/3851/loadercg4.jpg
And they are sitting on my computer shelf to my right collecting dust.:D

So, I don't believe that cow really jumped over the moon, but I do hope this kit has something of value in it.:p

Steve

[dreamer]

good luck to you all

[canoilers]

I don't remember how many kits I've got so far.:shocked: But I do have two [2] Lanyards from two different kits just like this:
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/3851/loadercg4.jpg
And they are sitting on my computer shelf to my right collecting dust.:D

So, I don't believe that cow really jumped over the moon, but I do hope this kit has something of value in it.:p

SteveOn the bright side the money you gave them had value. It wasn't a total waste for everybody as atleast somebody got something of value. :p

[FinnFreak]

Since the OFC is supposed to have over 30,000 members, how is it possible that we haven't heared of one single fan reporting they've received a kit..?!?


This stinks, methinks.


John - :smirk:

[canoilers]

I probably know why...

"Its in the mail"

[FinnFreak]

I probably know why...

"Its in the mail"

:huh: ...for over a week..? :really:

I know the expression, but are they using Pony-express..? - That service is no more, and the ponies are in pony heaven...


...and the OFC should be taken off life-support as well. It would be the right thing to do. Put it out of it's misery. IMHO. :scowl:


Now, that felt good..! :p


John - ;)

[canoilers]

Here's how I picture the mailing of the kits.


http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h137/canoilers/deadhorse.gifHey! For some strange reason these ponies don't want to deliever the kits! We've tried everything we could think of. :hmmm: Wait! http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h137/canoilers/deadhorse.gifNope! That didn't work either, guess we're gonna have to wait until the Ponies are ready to deliever those Fan Club Kits. It almost like these deceased ponies are dead or something? :dunno:

Yes the OFC is dead already, technically it's already dust. The machine is still running but actually isn't hooked up to anything.

[FinnFreak]

:D

heh... yeah, we're NOT "beating the dead horse" - it's the OFC:

"The lights are on, but nobody's home"

"The elevator hasn't gone to the top floor in years"


etc.


John - :p

[canoilers]

They should change it from Offical fan club too Officially Found Carcus, of a fan club that is.

The lights aren't on but I think thats only because there isn't a socket in the place to stick a light bulb.

I don't think the elevator has gone to the top floor because they only finished it until it went halfway UP.

etc. :p

[Troll]

Here's how I picture the mailing of the kits.


http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h137/canoilers/deadhorse.gifHey! For some strange reason these ponies don't want to deliever the kits! We've tried everything we could think of. :hmmm: Wait! http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h137/canoilers/deadhorse.gifNope! That didn't work either, guess we're gonna have to wait until the Ponies are ready to deliever those Fan Club Kits. It almost like these deceased ponies are dead or something? :dunno:

Yes the OFC is dead already, technically it's already dust. The machine is still running but actually isn't hooked up to anything.

That is good.

[Troll]

Here is what somebody said is in the kit

I got my kit in the mail today!!!
And I gotta say, I'm kinda disappointed... I got a green planner with the OFC logo, a blue car decal, a plastic circular keychain with the logo on one side and Shania's picture from the Starlight photoshoot, a pen (no logo), a offical fan club member blue wristband and a sampler of the perfume

[FinnFreak]

So, was it worth $60 and a nearly 2 year wait..? :really:


...anyone..?


John - :smirk:

[paulchevin]

So, was it worth $60 and a nearly 2 year wait..? :really:


...anyone..?


John - :smirk:
I suppose if you happened to be one of those people who has won a fanclub contest over the past couple of years, you might feel that the $60 was worth it........ but then there are very few of those.

For those members who are excluded from the contests, it's hard to see how such a package can really be worth 2 years' membership fees.

One other observation.......... maybe it's just me, but does anyone else feel that this package was put together with female fans in mind?

Paul

[FinnFreak]

One other observation.......... maybe it's just me, but does anyone else feel that this package was put together with female fans in mind?

The perfume sample is too obvious - you must mean keeping a journal is more a female thing..? ;)


:huh: ...looking at that list of items the package consists of, my opinion on Musictoday's efforts can be described as:


Man! They Must Be Making A Profit! (The $60 Musictoday Rip-Off Remix)


John - :smirk:

[canoilers]

TDIMM! You don't need to be Brad Pitt for that either. :p

[orchestragirl]

At least you guys got yours - mine still hasn't arrived yet!

Do you know if there's a way to keep contacting them about it after your membership runs out, or are you just out of luck if you don't get it before then?

[Esther]

That's good news Rita, thank you for sharing!

[paulchevin]

At least you guys got yours - mine still hasn't arrived yet!

Do you know if there's a way to keep contacting them about it after your membership runs out, or are you just out of luck if you don't get it before then?
Julia,

You should still get a kit even if your membership has expired. Even I have a right to expect a kit in return for renewing my membership in April of last year (it wasn't until June of this year, after I'd renewed again, that they decided to ban me)!

If you don't receive one, just email them at: shaniatwaincs@musictoday.com with your address......... although I'd give them a bit longer yet - they probably didn't post them all out at the same time, so yours might be in one of the later batches.

Paul

[SevenUp!]

I don't have mine either, but they often work their way across North America east to west....meaning people such as you Julia, and me, are near to the last to get them. :rolleyes:

Thanks for the address Paul....if we don't get them, they'll hear about it.

[dreamer]

good luck

[timminslover]

The best fan club I ever joined was the Desperate Dan pie eaters club,when I was a nipper.:funny:

[Troll]

The best fan club I ever joined was the Desperate Dan pie eaters club,when I was a nipper.:funny:

Sounds yummy

[canoilers]

Unless it's like the pie eaters from Stand By Me, then it doesn't seem so yummy. :p

[Troll]

Hopefully I will get my kit sometime next week

[dreamer]

I hope you do

[Brit_girlAmanda]

They could have put a perfume promo DVD in the fankits this time, just an idea. I'm suprised that they didn't do any promo from her greatest hits, which celebrated a decade's worth of music, then there was her Homecoming 2004 and in 2005, she got the Order of Canada. These were all special events. They only put out footage from her Up! album launch and concert tours.

[Troll]

They could have put a perfume promo DVD in the fankits this time, just an idea.

They could have, but that would have been to easy for them to do.

[shania megafan]

Hopefully we'll get one next year ;)

[paulchevin]

In fact, I think most people have been reasonably happy with previous years' kits......... when they've finally arrived! However, the feedback I've been getting behind the scenes tells me that a lot of fans are privately very disappointed with this latest kit - they don't believe it's worthy of a single year's membership fee, let alone 2!

There appear to have been efforts made at the fanclub to "talk up" this kit, with suggestions of direct involvement from Shania herself (and even the implication that this was the reason for the ridiculous delay). I dare say that some thought and time went into devising the new logo, but the items themselves appear to have cost very little to put together - not much recompense for international fans, for whom the kit is the only thing of any value they ever receive in return for their membership fee!

Paul

[FinnFreak]

Yeah... the previous claims of Shania's direct involvement... heh... sure.


John - :smirk:

[Troll]

In fact, I think most people have been reasonably happy with previous years' kits......... when they've finally arrived! However, the feedback I've been getting behind the scenes tells me that a lot of fans are privately very disappointed with this latest kit - they don't believe it's worthy of a single year's membership fee, let alone 2!

There appear to have been efforts made at the fanclub to "talk up" this kit, with suggestions of direct involvement from Shania herself (and even the implication that this was the reason for the ridiculous delay). I dare say that some thought and time went into devising the new logo, but the items themselves appear to have cost very little to put together - not much recompense for international fans, for whom the kit is the only thing of any value they ever receive in return for their membership fee!

Paul

Good points

[orchestragirl]

Hopefully we'll get one next year ;)


Maybe we'll even get this year's kit before the beginning of next year!

[paulchevin]

Maybe we'll even get this year's kit before the beginning of next year!
Well, unless Musictoday back away from their decision to make the present kit cover 2 years, there simply won't be a separate kit for 2007. In that case, members are unlikely to see another kit now until at least the back end of 2008....... more likely 2009!

Lisa may have promised to look into the problem, but this is what Evan Cooper, Director of Fanclub Services, had to say recently:

"Fan Kits – as posted in the news update ........ and on the message boards, the new fan kits will be shipping in September. The kit will be shipped to all members who joined in 2007 as well as 2006 and includes a number of exclusive items as well as a sample of Shania’s new fragrance."

So it's quite clear that Musictoday have decided to go against what they previously promised in writing. My guess is that they're currently busy discussing whether they can get away with breaking yet another promise!

My advice to fanclub members would be that they should not expect a response from Lisa anytime soon - in my experience, Musictoday are only quick to communicate when they have good news!

Paul

[Troll]

That is true Paul

[canoilers]

Why oh why did I not renew my membership cause it sounds like things really improved. Why oh why did I not jab a stake into my eye cause I heard it really improves vision.

[paulchevin]

Bizarrely, I have now received my fanclub kit in the UK whilst quite a lot of North American fans are still waiting for theirs!

Given that I have received one, I think it's fair to say that those of you who have left the fanclub of your own volition will get one in due course!

Paul

[Steve F]

Yep, nothing yet.:(

Steve

[orchestragirl]

Yep, nothing yet.:(

Steve


Nothing here either.

[Troll]

Not here yet

[matty]

I haven't got anything yet.

Did anyone actually get an e-mail informing them their kit was in the post? When I renew with the Met Club they send me an e-mail telling me my kit is on the way and how long I should expect to wait for it.

[captainCorr]

I also got it today :) Got no e-mail..

[shania megafan]

Nothing yet.. but I have a feeling I'll get it this week ;)
And nope, no e-mail...

[Troll]

No you don't get an email

[Steve F]

The only thing we got today was a birthday card for my wife from our Elvis Fan Club.:D

Steve

[matty]

Interesting. They can't even send members a simple e-mail informing them what's going on. But I suppose that's Shania's fault too... :rolleyes:

[paulchevin]

Interesting. They can't even send members a simple e-mail informing them what's going on. But I suppose that's Shania's fault too... :rolleyes:
Matty,

I suppose they consider the statement in the news section is sufficient!

Paul

[matty]

Matty,

I suppose they consider the statement in the news section is sufficient!

Paul

I don't. They can pass the blame as much as they want. But the fact is, they cannot offer good customer service. And that is my biggest complaint about the OFC. It annoys me so much that we have to hear our news through Angie.

I noticed the news regarding Shania's Anne Murray duet is filtered through the messageboard. But attending the CMA's via Ticketmaster, is announced on the home page.

[paulchevin]

I don't. They can pass the blame as much as they want. But the fact is, they cannot offer good customer service. And that is my biggest complaint about the OFC. It annoys me so much that we have to hear our news through Angie.
That's a problem I'd hoped would be resolved when Lisa arrived on the scene. However, it would appear that she is far too busy dealing with other new fanclubs (which are currently making Musictoday a lot more money than Shania's) to provide the type of feedback fans need.

Paul

[FinnFreak]

Have the kits showed up on eBay yet..? ;)


John - :p

[SevenUp!]

Have the kits showed up on eBay yet..? ;)


John - :p

I'd probably get mine faster that way. :rolleyes:

[dreamer]

lol!! aort of

[Troll]

I'd probably get mine faster that way. :rolleyes:

Probably right about that.

[canoilers]

Have the kits showed up on eBay yet..? ;)


John - :pLOL! Yeah along with a snot rag Shania used on her last tour. :p

[Troll]

LOL! Yeah along with a snot rag Shania used on her last tour. :p

:eek: :p

[Steve F]

I got it today. This is what was in it. There was a perfume sample, a little key chain with her Starlight picture on one side and official club logo on the other side. Then there is a blank note book and a relatively nice ink pen. There is also a peel and stick bumper sticker with the official logo, and last, but not least, there is the bracelet. You know the "meet and greet" for concerts item. That at least has Shania's name on it. The pen and note book could have at least had her name on them. Tha t would would have been nice as Andy Rooney of 60 Minutes would say.:( There was one single thing going on though. It looks like everything was made in China!:D

Steve

[limited]

I got it today. This is what was in it. There was a perfume sample, a little key chain with her Starlight picture on one side and official club logo on the other side. Then there is a blank note book and a relatively nice ink pen. There is also a peel and stick bumper sticker with the official logo, and last, but not least, there is the bracelet. You know the "meet and greet" for concerts item. That at least has Shania's name on it. The pen and note book could have at least had her name on them. Tha t would would have been nice as Andy Rooney of 60 Minutes would say.:( There was one single thing going on though. It looks like everything was made in China!:D

Steve

The note book that I got has the new fan club logo on the front.

[TomLToons]

Thanks Steve for posting that disappointing garbage you received in the mail today. Now at least when mine comes I can't get any more disappointed. I probably would have had a smile on my face when I receive it only to turn into a frown. Now I can just open it with a smurk on my face. You probably can't even get your money back by putting it up on ebay. Nobody would want it. LOL. Maybe I will try any way. LOL. Don't get me wrong, but I love any Shania stuff I can get my hands on, but this does not sound like any thing worth saving. I love collecting Shania stuff (I have a real, real lot of that) and I love all music memorabilia from certain artisits as well especially if I have seen them in concert. I would have loved a shirt or a few buttons or the starlight button which is nice, or even a nice official glossy candid shot of Shania promoting starlight. Something worth while. I guess the moderators over at the OFC (which I no longer belong to until tour season starts) really hyped up the fan kit. Boy, they have red faces now. They were wrong about when they were going out and totally wrong about possibly being like a great kit. Two years without one and this is what they think is great. Give me a break. BBB should hear about this. Frowning in New York, Tom

[paulchevin]

Thanks Steve for that disappointing garbage you received in the mail today. Now at least when mine comes I can't get any more disappointed. I probably would have had a smile on my face when I receive it only to turn into a frown. Now I can just open it with a smurk on my face. You probably can't even get your money back by putting it up on ebay. Nobody would want it. LOL. Maybe I will try any way. LOL. Don't get me wrong, but I love any Shania stuff I can get my hands on, but this does not sound like any thing worth saving. I love collecting Shania stuff (I have a real, real lot of that) and I love all music memorabilia from certain artisits as well especially if I have seen them in concert. I would have loved a shirt or a few buttons or the starlight button which is nice, or even a nice official glossy candid shot of Shania promoting starlight. Something worth while. I guess the moderators over at the OFC (which I no longer belong to until tour season starts) really hyped up the fan kit. Boy, they have red faces now. They were wrong about when they were going out and totally wrong about possibly being like a great kit. Two years without one and this is what they think is great. Give me a break. BBB should hear about this. Frowning in New York, Tom
Tom,

I think you've summed it up pretty well. The items in the kit are exactly the sort of things I receive as free samples to my business - as Steve said, they have that "made in China" look about them!!

You could try the BBB, but I think you'd be better complaining to the FTC!

Paul

[Troll]

Thanks for the description Steve.

[starlight]

Can anyone take a photo and post so others can see it?

[dreamer]

Thanks Steve for posting that disappointing garbage you received in the mail today. Now at least when mine comes I can't get any more disappointed. I probably would have had a smile on my face when I receive it only to turn into a frown. Now I can just open it with a smurk on my face. You probably can't even get your money back by putting it up on ebay. Nobody would want it. LOL. Maybe I will try any way. LOL. Don't get me wrong, but I love any Shania stuff I can get my hands on, but this does not sound like any thing worth saving. I love collecting Shania stuff (I have a real, real lot of that) and I love all music memorabilia from certain artisits as well especially if I have seen them in concert. I would have loved a shirt or a few buttons or the starlight button which is nice, or even a nice official glossy candid shot of Shania promoting starlight. Something worth while. I guess the moderators over at the OFC (which I no longer belong to until tour season starts) really hyped up the fan kit. Boy, they have red faces now. They were wrong about when they were going out and totally wrong about possibly being like a great kit. Two years without one and this is what they think is great. Give me a break. BBB should hear about this. Frowning in New York, Tom

I'LL TAKE IT

[FinnFreak]

"Made in China"..?

- Wasn't the kit supposed to be made by Shania herself, as I recall Musictoday to have claimed at some point..?


John - :p

[paulchevin]

"Made in China"..?

- Wasn't the kit supposed to be made by Shania herself, as I recall Musictoday to have claimed at some point..?


John - :p
If Shania had any input at all to this kit, I suspect it will only have been to approve the new logo.

Paul

[Troll]

"Made in China"..?

- Wasn't the kit supposed to be made by Shania herself, as I recall Musictoday to have claimed at some point..?


John - :p

:smirk: :p

[shadowita]

...Then there is a blank note book...
A notebook?!?
There is a notebook in kits?!?
Wow!
Hp?!?
Compaq?!?
:shocked::eek::boogie:

[Troll]

A notebook?!?
There is a notebook in kits?!?
Wow!
Hp?!?
Compaq?!?
:shocked::eek::boogie:

I get it. :p

[matty]

My kit came today, but I won't get it until the weekend. I don't get things sent to my house from the internet, so I just need to pick it up.

[SevenUp!]

A notebook?!?
There is a notebook in kits?!?
Wow!
Hp?!?
Compaq?!?
:shocked::eek::boogie:

Now one of those might just be worth the member fee. :p

[orchestragirl]

"Made in China"..?

- Wasn't the kit supposed to be made by Shania herself, as I recall Musictoday to have claimed at some point..?


John - :p

Hmmm....maybe it should have said "Made in Switzerland!" :p

[Troll]

Now one of those might just be worth the member fee. :p

Yes they would be.

[SHANIANUTS!]

I got it today. This is what was in it. There was a perfume sample, a little key chain with her Starlight picture on one side and official club logo on the other side. Then there is a blank note book and a relatively nice ink pen. There is also a peel and stick bumper sticker with the official logo, and last, but not least, there is the bracelet. You know the "meet and greet" for concerts item. That at least has Shania's name on it. The pen and note book could have at least had her name on them. Tha t would would have been nice as Andy Rooney of 60 Minutes would say.:( There was one single thing going on though. It looks like everything was made in China!:D

Steve..sounds like it will not get much on eBay...

[Roger]

I got it today. This is what was in it. There was a perfume sample, a little key chain with her Starlight picture on one side and official club logo on the other side. Then there is a blank note book and a relatively nice ink pen. There is also a peel and stick bumper sticker with the official logo, and last, but not least, there is the bracelet. You know the "meet and greet" for concerts item. That at least has Shania's name on it. The pen and note book could have at least had her name on them. Tha t would would have been nice as Andy Rooney of 60 Minutes would say.:( There was one single thing going on though. It looks like everything was made in China!:D

Steve

Thanx for the description, Steve. I basically had no interest in the kit to begin with. I am not a memorabilia kind of guy. As for the specifics,

- the perfume sample is of no interest to me. In fact, I believe our environment does not need yet another perfume and certainly the many allergic people do not need another perfume to react to.

- I will certainly not use the keychain. I have two Shania Twain Centre keychains (one for each car) which I use every day. My allegiance is to the STC not the present official fan club

- notebook and a pen *yawn*

- bumper sticker - er, no. I do not proclaim my allegiances on my car.

- bracelet - there is a germ of a good idea here but Angie has suggested that someone will be looking for them at future concerts and awarding privileges to those people seen wearing them. This seems very haphazard to me. Lots of fan club members would be missed this way. Why not keep track of which members have bought tickets to which concerts in the first place? Oh yeah, that would mean work on the part of the fan club. I guess that won't happen.

[matty]

- bracelet - there is a germ of a good idea here but Angie has suggested that someone will be looking for them at future concerts and awarding privileges to those people seen wearing them. This seems very haphazard to me. Lots of fan club members would be missed this way. Why not keep track of which members have bought tickets to which concerts in the first place? Oh yeah, that would mean work on the part of the fan club. I guess that won't happen.

I don't believe the braclet will help you getting on stage and meeting Shania. I believe that's just something easy to say to keep people quiet because the kit is terrible. It's going to be at least 18 months before Shania tours, something else will have happened by then and the idea will have passed.

[Roger]

I don't believe the braclet will help you getting on stage and meeting Shania. I believe that's just something easy to say to keep people quiet because the kit is terrible. It's going to be at least 18 months before Shania tours, something else will have happened by then and the idea will have passed.


Yeah. Well, let's face it, the kits are not given every year as claimed. So this kit will still be the latest even if Shania doesn't tour for 18 months. So we can make a point of reminding the fan club about the bracelets. Not that will make any difference of course.

[Hockeystick]

..sounds like it will not get much on eBay...

It doesn't impress me much either. I had my last claim to being a member of the fan club in 2003. It is poorly run with little interest to the fans and Shania. I've read a lot here and who's at fault? I don't really grasp and it doesn't matter much to me anymore anyways. I wish the fan club was like the days before Musictoday. Those great 8 X 10 photos that had Timmins stamped on them and all that. :)

[FinnFreak]

Hmmm....maybe it should have said "Made in Switzerland!" :p

...ONLY if the kits had contained a genuine cuckoo clock. :p


...I also highly doubt the approval on the new OFC logo. NOT a major decision to make. IMHO.


John - :smirk:

[Troll]

I don't believe the braclet will help you getting on stage and meeting Shania. I believe that's just something easy to say to keep people quiet because the kit is terrible. It's going to be at least 18 months before Shania tours, something else will have happened by then and the idea will have passed.

You got that right

[canoilers]

Why does the image of Krusty the Klown brand now come into mind when talking about OFC logo. :p

[Troll]

Why does the image of Krusty the Klown brand now come into mind when talking about OFC logo. :p

Krusty funny. :p

[shadowita]

...ONLY if the kits had contained a genuine cuckoo clock. :p


...I also highly doubt the approval on the new OFC logo. NOT a major decision to make. IMHO.


John - :smirk:
...
With a Shania coming out saying 'up!-up! up!-up!...' instead of 'cuckoo cuckoo...'?

[Steve F]

A notebook?!?
There is a notebook in kits?!?
Wow!
Hp?!?
Compaq?!?
:shocked::eek::boogie:

I did make one mistake in reporting as limited said. Her name is on the cover, but how hard would it have been to have put a faint image on each of those blank pages?:( When they said "journal" at the OFC, I was thinking, "oh maybe Shania is going to give us a few of her thoughts she has written down". Guess not! It certainly was not the best we've ever got. At least in the past we got a mousepad or a DVD. Why we didn't even get a lanyard this time, like I need another one!:D

Steve

[SHANIANUTS!]

I did make one mistake in reporting as limited said. Her name is on the cover, but how hard would it have been to have put a faint image on each of those blank pages?:( When they said "journal" at the OFC, I was thinking, "oh maybe Shania is going to give us a few of her thoughts she has written down". Guess not! It certainly was not the best we've ever got. At least in the past we got a mousepad or a DVD. Why we didn't even get a lanyard this time, like I need another one!:D

Steve..they have ripped off fans for almost half a decade - why stop now?

[FinnFreak]

:scowl: - "Easy as taking candy from a child" - perhaps Musictoday should be reported to the child welfare authorities as well..?


John - :mad:

[canoilers]

..they have ripped off fans for almost half a decade - why stop now?Well. I have noticed that doing something everyday starts to get boring after a while, maybe they'll get bored of it and move onto something else. Maybe I'll sprout wings and they'll come out of my butt, I could always use a pair of butt wings.

[Troll]

Well. I have noticed that doing something everyday starts to get boring after a while, maybe they'll get bored of it and move onto something else. Maybe I'll sprout wings and they'll come out of my butt, I could always use a pair of butt wings.

:biglaugh: :p

[SHANIANUTS!]

Well. I have noticed that doing something everyday starts to get boring after a while, maybe they'll get bored of it and move onto something else. Maybe I'll sprout wings and they'll come out of my butt, I could always use a pair of butt wings....probably less hurtful than monkeys flying out.:funny:

[Troll]

...probably less hurtful than monkeys flying out.:funny:

Probably. :p

[Hockeystick]

I wonder how many potential or former members the OFC has lost due to all this?

Musictoday <<< :o

[FinnFreak]

I wonder how many potential or former members the OFC has lost due to all this?

Musictoday <<< :o

Sad to say, but obviously they don't care one bit.

GREAT opportunity - to build something special - totally wasted on the altar of greed.


John - :scowl:

[aFinn]

With the happenings of last few months (and years, actually), the unbelievable decision to skip a kit, and with the latest kit items being hmm, to put it kindly, not so interesting to me, I won't be renewing this time.

I could say a lot more, but I guess it's all been said. I am just incredibly sad that fans are being ripped off this way.

[matty]

I opened my kit today. I think the contents are embarrassing. How they can pass those items off as some super double kit is beyond me. It isn't worth 1yrs fee let alone 2yrs. Like Marika, I could say more, but everything has been said and I'd just be venting my anger.

Unless something amazing happens there I won't be renewing next time.

[dreamer]

:nono:

[faithfully]

:nono:
:nono::nono::nono::nono::nono::nono::nono::p

[starlight]

Anyone From Hamilton Ontario Canada Get A Kit Yet?

[starlight]

Sorry for the caps!

[Troll]

Still haven't got mine yet.

[StarryShania]

Still haven't got mine yet.

Really ? Wow.. hope you get it soon. :hugs:

[starlight]

I got my kit today what a bunch of CRAP! We waited two years for a book, pen, keychain, perfume sampler and poster (the same one that was in the very first kit with the quitar) NO BRACELET OR DECAL. It all looks like it came from the friggin buck store.

[timminslover]

What do you expect you've been suckered I do feel sorry for the younger fans who are been ripped off, but grown men in their 40's should have grown out of Fan Clubs long ago.The way I prove my fanship is by buying the albums and concert tickets, not by giving over money to receive tat I'll leave it at that as I know some people in here get very upset when you interfere in their powergames.

[starlight]

What do you expect you've been suckered I do feel sorry for the younger fans who are been ripped off, but grown men in their 40's should have grown out of Fan Clubs long ago.The way I prove my fanship is by buying the albums and concert tickets, not by giving over money to receive tat I'll leave it at that as I know some people in here get very upset when you interfere in their powergames.

What do you mean "interfere in their powergames" I just voiced my opinion of a kit that is worth 0.25 cents NOT $25.00 U.S. I will NOT be rejoining they can stick their fan club where the sun doesn't shine.

[timminslover]

What do you mean "interfere in their powergames" I just voiced my opinion of a kit that is worth 0.25 cents NOT $25.00 U.S. I will NOT be rejoining they can stick their fan club where the sun doesn't shine.

If you've got a spare 6 months check out the Petition thread and find out about "powergames". Just because certain people were banned from the OFC, they think that gives them a right to make it their big campaign in life. That's fine if the other side can be heard too, but it never is on here. Two teenage girls who at the time were in support of the OFC and Angie, were sent nasty and aggressive Pm's that upset them, and seemed to change their views more to the liking of this Forums views. As a father of two young daughters myself that is something I don't like.

All I want to hear is a more balanced argument as I know there are many fans who are happy with the OFC. These people who bellyache on here will still renew when the time comes. If you don't like it get out and stop your moaning.:furious:

[timminslover]

And to the "big guys" who hassled Jenna and Julia, see if you have the balls to try it with me.:p I await your Pm's.:)

[Roger]

Paul Briscoe together with a few helpers including myself began the effort to get MusicToday to improve the fan club. Once it became obvious that the OFC had no intention of treating its members equally, we began the petition to try to have the fan club moved to the Shania Twain Centre. Paul began the initiative two years before they kicked him out of the fan club. Ultimately, that was the fan club's unbelievably cruel response to an honest, unselfish effort. Will it be his campaign for life? Probably not but there are still steps that can be taken if he chooses to take them.

You are always welcome to express dissenting views to our group. We are not fascists. But it is a fact that the overwhelming majority of fans who are active online agree with us. So with over a thousand who have signed the petition, you don't hear much from OFC defenders because there aren't many. I don't know who sent PMs but our group is not interested in intimidation. We just want a fair deal for fan club members.

You sound as if you are spoiling for a fight, timminslover. We really are not interested in that kind of thing. As for myself, I prefer to discuss things openly, not hidden in PMs.

[paulchevin]

And to the "big guys" who hassled Jenna and Julia, see if you have the balls to try it with me.:p I await your Pm's.:)
In my experience, Jenna and Julia are intelligent and very independent minded. Perhaps they will correct me if I'm wrong, but I think they made their own minds up based on information they uncovered for themselves. I'm certainly not aware of any "nasty and agressive" PM's........ as Roger said, intimidation is not our style - it was the fanclub which chose to silence dissenting voices!

All I have ever done is to present the facts as thoroughly as I can - for most fans the facts speak for themselves.

Paul

[SevenUp!]

In my experience, Jenna and Julia are intelligent and very independent minded. Perhaps they will correct me if I'm wrong, but I think they made their own minds up based on information they uncovered for themselves.

Right on the money there Paul....and they can handle themselves better than a whole lot of other people.

All I have ever done is to present the facts as thoroughly as I can - for most fans the facts speak for themselves.

....and you did a great job of that as well, we all appreciate the time and effort you put into trying to improve the fanclub. Too bad MusicToday didn't see it the same way.

[FinnFreak]

Musictoday doesn't care one bit about the fans' opinions and/or efforts to improve... that has become quite clear in the recent years.


John - :smirk:

[canoilers]

I'm sure they care about the fans, that is until they receive your money that is. :p


Look how fast they rectified my membership problems. I spent the money for a full years membership and got half... talk about a deal or what. Wicked Awesome. I probably would not have got that if I hadn't theatened them with my receipt proving that I paid for the stupid thing. I think I may be bitter but that could be me... probably... probably defiantly.

[paulchevin]

One thing that has struck me in recent days is the huge contrast between fans' views of the latest kits posted here and at the fanclub.

Certainly, everyone I have spoken to regarding the kits considers them pretty cheap and nasty, yet at the fanclub members who have never posted before seem eternally grateful for the wonderful kits - it's almost like they're not living on the same planet as the rest of us!!!

There may be some truth in what Steve F said regarding the kits being of more interest to younger fans, but I'm not sure that's the whole story.

Last night someone dared to post on the fanclub thread that the kits were "crap"........ and I note that today that particular post has been deleted!

In a recent email response to a fan, Evan Cooper, Musictoday's Director of Fanclubs, said the following:

"Message Board Moderation – we agree that members should be able to post their opinions about the fan club, even if they are negative towards the fan club, Musictoday or address issues with the club."

With this latest deletion, it seems that Musictoday's communication procedures have failed once again........ still, at least now everyone at the fanclub can continue to feel just like one big happy family!

I note that some of you are now not intending to renew your fanclub membership. Perhaps, before your membership expires, you should post your own views regarding the kits at the fanclub to redress the balance somewhat........ and test Musictoday's supposed new-found tolerance of dissenting views!

Paul

[starlight]

I got my kit today what a bunch of CRAP! We waited two years for a book, pen, keychain, perfume sampler and poster (the same one that was in the very first kit with the quitar) NO BRACELET OR DECAL. It all looks like it came from the friggin buck store.

Well isn't this sweet I said the same thing on the messageboard in the OFC how I was dissappointed in this so called two year kit? That is halarious and a member or should I say MODERATOR angwags kept removing my posts so I kept asking why with no response of course!, then I tried to log in today and NOW my membership has been cancelled that's certainly unfair and and just plain mean, but at least I got my kit as CRAPPY as it is which is the ONLY reason why I joined because the rest of OFC is CRAP too. THANKs FOR SAVING MY MONEY TO REJOIN NEXT MONTH THAT IS MONEY WELL SAVED and for you ANGWAGS thanks for opening my eyes ANGIE to you and OFC!!!!!!!!

[shadowita]

Are you banned from STOFC too?!?
Another one?!?
Just for negative comments about Kits and FC?!?
...
The things are everyday worst unfortunately...
And MT is continuing to lie to the Fans.
Its stange...
Im not renewing since past august...
But my account is simply 'expired'...
Not cancelled.
There is still the box to renew, if I try to log in...
:hmmm:

[starlight]

Are you banned from STOFC too?!?
Another one?!?
Just for negative comments about Kits and FC?!?
...
The things are everyday worst unfortunately...
And MT is continuing to lie to the Fans.
Its stange...
Im not renewing since past august...
But my account is simply 'expired'...
Not cancelled.
There is still the box to renew, if I try to log in...
:hmmm:

What is STOFC is it this Shania Twain Official Fanclub if so yes I try to log in and it says account cancelled and I go no further. Are you kicked out too? it does not say banned just cancelled when I try to log in.

[shadowita]

Yes, STOFC is the Fan Club...
:nono:
Sorry for you...
I left the STOFC before something like this would has happened to me too...
I decided to not post in the last 2 months of my membership.
I did it just a couple of times, for 'service's reasons' (about STOFC Cards). One of them I posted the reason why (Paul banned) and of course the post was deleted...

[starlight]

Really? angwags had a lot to do with this removing my post so no wonder they're not doing very well they silence the ones who voice there opinion by banning them or cancelling their membership that's very cheeky and it make me more PO at them, but writing a letter would abviously be a waste of time. I only had less then a month to go before renewing so l'll save my money and if I need to go in I can use my cousins ID. They can kiss my you know what rotflmao.

[shadowita]

Mmm... If Im right, one of its name here is 'popò'... :p
I think you are referring to 'side B'... :p
About Angie, its sad...
She was a Fan as us, before she accepted to be the mod...
And I was one of those that were supporting her...
http://digilander.libero.it/shadowita/PhotoBooks/shadowita/AngieForMod.gif
(A my creation)
:nono:

[matty]

Obviously this situation provokes strong emotion from people. Can you please remember to keep this discussion respectful. If you are not happy with the OFC that is fine, if you are happy with it, that is also fine. We all have our opinions on this matter. Please refain from making this personal with other board members.

Matty.

[starlight]

Mmm... If Im right, one of its name here is 'popò'... :p
I think you are referring to 'side B'... :p

You must be referring to the one who had things removed? is that a nicname popo? rotflmao Your member ID is Paul and it says banned in it, is that what you are saying? If your banned you can still renew your membership? Or have you tried or just assume you can? This really puts a damper in my day (not that a really,really, care) ,but why cancel your membership because you disapprove of the kit you were sent and waited two years for. I feel like I have been slapped on my hand and sent in the corner like a two year old, does that make since?

[shadowita]

Nono...
Confusion...
1. I was referring to 'They can kiss my you know what'...
Here we name it 'popò' too... :p Or 'side B' :p
2. I was referring to Paul banned. It was the reason why I left the FC. In the same time, censorship was rising in STOFC.
3. my username is the same here, in STC and in STOFC too.
4. And about my membership, its not cancellled but expired, since past august.

[starlight]

One thing that has struck me in recent days is the huge contrast between fans' views of the latest kits posted here and at the fanclub.

Certainly, everyone I have spoken to regarding the kits considers them pretty cheap and nasty, yet at the fanclub members who have never posted before seem eternally grateful for the wonderful kits - it's almost like they're not living on the same planet as the rest of us!!!

There may be some truth in what Steve F said regarding the kits being of more interest to younger fans, but I'm not sure that's the whole story.

Last night someone dared to post on the fanclub thread that the kits were "crap"........ and I note that today that particular post has been deleted!

In a recent email response to a fan, Evan Cooper, Musictoday's Director of Fanclubs, said the following:

"Message Board Moderation – we agree that members should be able to post their opinions about the fan club, even if they are negative towards the fan club, Musictoday or address issues with the club."

With this latest deletion, it seems that Musictoday's communication procedures have failed once again........ still, at least now everyone at the fanclub can continue to feel just like one big happy family!

I note that some of you are now not intending to renew your fanclub membership. Perhaps, before your membership expires, you should post your own views regarding the kits at the fanclub to redress the balance somewhat........ and test Musictoday's supposed new-found tolerance of dissenting views!

Paul

Paul,

That was me and when I tried to log on today it came up account cancelled. Read back a few posts I posted the whole thing I'm really ticked off.

[Steve F]

Paul, I don't know how much people here go to the OFC, but I don't spend much there. The reason is that it seems to have been taken over by teens. Now there is nothing wrong with that, but I think that is why posting there is a lot more positive about the kits. If you guys want my opinion for what it's worth, I think the kits are what you would expect if you were in a Hanna Montana club, or High School Musical, or what's that new girl's name? Oh yeah Ashley Tisdale. But it is not what the rest of us expected. I don't expect to recieve $50 worth of stuff, but some kind of a DVD and gee how about some nice pictures we haven't seen. They could give us a coffee mug. But a notebook, a bracelet that is not even as good quality as the exact same one I got from Blue Cross/Blue Shield for participating in the their healthy rewards program? Then there is the 2 cent sticker, 50 cent key chain and, oh yes the ink pen like the ones you get free at the bank.:p

Okay, so I'm being an ole' fuddy duddy, but to me they, to quote Shania, "could've done better"!:smirk:

Steve

[starlight]

Nono...
Confusion...
1. I was referring to 'They can kiss my you know what'...
Here we name it 'popò' too... :p Or 'side B' :p
2. I was referring to Paul banned. It was the reason why I left the FC. In the same time, censorship was rising in STOFC.
3. my username is the same here, in STC and in STOFC too.
4. And about my membership, its not cancellled but expired, since past august.

Well that's great, but I guess you won't be rejoining then? We better shut up looks like we or I have been warned about talking about others so l'll stop and just say the OFC sucks big time

krazykevin (now no longer a member of the OFC for speaking my mind)

[starlight]

Paul, I don't know how much people here go to the OFC, but I don't spend much there. The reason is that it seems to have been taken over by teens. Now there is nothing wrong with that, but I think that is why posting there is a lot more positive about the kits. If you guys want my opinion for what it's worth, I think the kits are what you would expect if you were in a Hanna Montana club, or High School Musical, or what's that new girl's name? Oh yeah Ashley Tisdale. But it is not what the rest of us expected. I don't expect to recieve $50 worth of stuff, but some kind of a DVD and gee how about some nice pictures we haven't seen. They could give us a coffee mug. But a notebook, a bracelet that is not even as good quality as the exact same one I got from Blue Cross/Blue Shield for participating in the their healthy rewards program? Then there is the 2 cent sticker, 50 cent key chain and, oh yes the ink pen like the ones you get free at the bank.:p

Okay, so I'm being an ole' fuddy duddy, but to me they, to quote Shania, "could've done better"!:smirk:

Steve

I agree and you know what I got a poster (the exact one from the first kit) and no bracelet or sticker and what about the envelopes it doesn't keep the items safe the poster was crushed it is not worth two years I paid for and waiting time.

[shadowita]

Well that's great, but I guess you won't be rejoining then? We better shut up looks like we or I have been warned about talking about others so l'll stop and just say the OFC sucks big time

krazykevin (now no longer a member of the OFC for speaking my mind)
As far as I will read posts as your one (censorship, banning,... ) I will not renew.
I was a member for 4 years.
And the decision to not be a member anymore it was a sad one...
I made a lot of good friends there...

[starlight]

I guess they are losing a lot of fans I've been there since 2002 when it opened and I never posted once, until last night and that is what happened, but not to worry if/when l need to go in l'll use my cousins or my friends ID they can't keep me down rotflmao.

Kevin

[FinnFreak]

Paul, I don't know how much people here go to the OFC, but I don't spend much there. The reason is that it seems to have been taken over by teens. Now there is nothing wrong with that, but I think that is why posting there is a lot more positive about the kits. If you guys want my opinion for what it's worth, I think the kits are what you would expect if you were in a Hanna Montana club, or High School Musical, or what's that new girl's name? Oh yeah Ashley Tisdale. But it is not what the rest of us expected. I don't expect to recieve $50 worth of stuff, but some kind of a DVD and gee how about some nice pictures we haven't seen. They could give us a coffee mug. But a notebook, a bracelet that is not even as good quality as the exact same one I got from Blue Cross/Blue Shield for participating in the their healthy rewards program? Then there is the 2 cent sticker, 50 cent key chain and, oh yes the ink pen like the ones you get free at the bank.:p

Okay, so I'm being an ole' fuddy duddy, but to me they, to quote Shania, "could've done better"!:smirk:

Steve

The remaining OFC members should open up their eyes. The way that organization "operates" is a disgrace to the image and qualities that are generally associated with the name Shania Twain.


John - :mad:

[ELEANOR MAW]

I am just glad I have never been a member of the OFC, I hate being ripped off.

[ELEANOR MAW]

I hope Shania can get her management to sort out this problem with Musictoday before the whole thing starts to take most of her fans away, I will still be a fan of Shania what ever happens, but others will put the blame on Shania and turn against her, that will be a very sad day, but there again Shania might not have any power against Musictoday.

[FinnFreak]

The FTC has some power... depends whether a U.S. government agency cares enough to make a company obey the law...


But, unsuspecting fans should still be warned.


John - :smirk:

[Troll]

What is it shipped in?

[starlight]

What is it shipped in?

It was shipped in a flimsy grey envelope with no support or bubble wrap inside to protect from the weather it is just a plain 0.25 or 0.50 cent envelope which the items inside can easily be damaged which mine were. There was no care in picking the items for the fans or packaging it; it all look like it was put together by monkeys who went shopping at the buck store. DISGRACEFUL, but don't voice your dislike in the OFC or your membership will be cancelled without notice.

[FinnFreak]

It's Musictoday - what the heck did you expect..?


John - :smirk:

[Troll]

Thanks for the info.

[matty]

Mine was protected by some foam tray, the kind you get when you order a take away. The envelope didn't look very appealing though. At least a few years ago we got a decent envelope with the Shania Twain Offical Fan Club logo/font stamped at the top. Nice and presentable.

[starlight]

It's Musictoday - what the heck did you expect..?


John - :smirk:

I expected to be treated as a humane being not a two year old who said his/her first naughty word. Cancelling my membership for voicing my opinion about the CRAPPY fan kit I recieved was just plain ignorant.

[Roger]

I would have expected a letter of transmittal explaining what it was all about. Suppose someone had joined the fan club but had not bothered to read the website or board, or, had long since forgotten about the kit? There was not one word of explanation anywhere.

[Roger]

What do you mean a letter from me proving what I am saying happened is true? Believe me it is and I am ticked! Please explain exactly what you meant.

No, no. I mean a letter should have come in the kit package.

[starlight]

No, no. I mean a letter should have come in the kit package.

What kind of a letter should have been in the kits? Like the first kit a welcome letter?

[Roger]

What kind of a letter should have been in the kits? Like the first kit a welcome letter?

Something like that. And something that says here is your kit. It is important for public relations to at least pretend that the club is a warm welcoming place not a coldhearted grab for your money.

[starlight]

Mine was protected by some foam tray, the kind you get when you order a take away. The envelope didn't look very appealing though. At least a few years ago we got a decent envelope with the Shania Twain Offical Fan Club logo/font stamped at the top. Nice and presentable.

Matty,

You have that right, mine didn't even have a foam tray it was just a grey paper envelope, my poster was crushed, but l could care less about that stupid poster, but I never got my decal or bracelet and I can not tell them because the cancelled my membership. Sheesh, I was ripped every which way but loose rotflmao.

[matty]

Something like that. And something that says here is your kit. It is important for public relations to at least pretend that the club is a warm welcoming place not a coldhearted grab for your money.

I agree. I said something similar before. They should have emailed us informing us that it was being delivered and maybe a reason for the delay. The most important thing for a company is PR. I don't understand why they refuse to do the simple things.

[starlight]

Something like that. And something that says here is your kit. It is important for public relations to at least pretend that the club is a warm welcoming place not a coldhearted grab for your money.

No, no such luck as I said before it looked like monkeys threw the kits together it was beyond pathetic.

[starlight]

I agree. I said something similar before. They should have emailed us informing us that it was being delivered and maybe a reason for the delay. The most important thing for a company is PR. I don't understand why they refuse to do the simple things.

Maybe the monkeys were not trained for such a simpe tasks, what do you think? We know Music Today is NOT.

[starlight]

I see people are started to sell the kits on eBay, but holy cow they want an arm and a leg for nothing, but CRAP sheesh what is this world coming too? I would give mine away that's how much I DON'T think of it; garbage for the garbage rothflmao.

[ELEANOR MAW]

They might as well send an empty box as the Fanclub kits, least the box might be useful.

[starlight]

They might as well send an empty box as the Fanclub kits, least the box might be useful.

Yes, Christmas is coming you could wrap up as real gift for someone special.

[Roger]

Matty,

You have that right, mine didn't even have a foam tray it was just a grey paper envelope, my poster was crushed, but l could care less about that stupid poster, but I never got my decal or bracelet and I can not tell them because the cancelled my membership. Sheesh, I was ripped every which way but loose rotflmao.


I did not get a poster. But I did get a bracelet.

[starlight]

I did not get a poster. But I did get a bracelet.

Now see what you did I'm devastated not getting what I paid for. Now how will I go on without my plastic/rubber? bracelet and decal I just don't know.......... yeah right rotflmao like I said it is pathetic they can't even get the right items in a envelope to ship.

[Steve F]

I did not get a poster. But I did get a bracelet.


Poster? What poster? I didn't get anything like that.:shocked:

Steve

[Roger]

Poster? What poster? I didn't get anything like that.:shocked:

Steve

Hey Steve! Don't know about you but I don't give a damn about a poster. But if that bracelet leads to privileges at future concerts, I would much rather have that.

[starlight]

Poster? What poster? I didn't get anything like that.:shocked:

Steve

It's the same poster you got in the very first kit her sitting with her guitar did you get the first kit?

I would have liked to get what was promised.

[starlight]

Hey Steve! Don't know about you but I don't give a damn about a poster. But if that bracelet leads to privileges at future concerts, I would much rather have that.

Roger,

The bracelet will not lead anywhere they're just talking it up so you think you have something good which in fact you do not and if I am wrong then I am sorry, but look back on their promises, we were to get a kit every year, but did not and this kit was suppose to be this ultimate double kit to make it for two years and all items are crap. Do you really think you'll get any fabulous privileges with that bracelet honestly?

[Roger]

Roger,

The bracelet will not lead anywhere they're just talking it up so you think you have something good which in fact you do not and if I am wrong then I am sorry, but look back on their promises, we were to get a kit every year, but did not and this kit was suppose to be this ultimate double kit to make it for two years and all items are crap. Do you really think you'll get any fabulous privileges with that bracelet honestly?

Quite right. They may well not deliver on that promise. But you never know. If and when another tour is in the offing, I will be contacting the OFC with ideas as well as questions.

[matty]

Another thing about the bracelet. How is anyone actually going to see it in a dark arena? You'd have to walk around waving it in the air or something. A laynard OFC ID pass type thing would have been a better idea.

[Roger]

Another thing about the bracelet. How is anyone actually going to see it in a dark arena? You'd have to walk around waving it in the air or something. A laynard OFC ID pass type thing would have been a better idea.

True. But there are ways around this. They could tell all fan club members who of course will be wearing their bracelets to report to someone at a certain place. Or, maybe they could offer a discount on merchandise to anyone wearing the bracelet.

[FinnFreak]

:rolleyes: - Personally, I see this whole bracelet thing to be just another shameless Musictoday attempt to lure in more members with the false promise of getting fans "closer" to Shania...

:scowl: - Unforgivable abuse of the fans.

Interesting to see how low they can go... and, what price they will eventually pay...


John - :smirk:

[Steve F]

It's the same poster you got in the very first kit her sitting with her guitar did you get the first kit?

I would have liked to get what was promised.

Oh yes, I have that. You made me wonder if I missed something. I guess I'm grabbing at straws, or maybe it's rubber bracelets.:D Thanks!

Steve

[Esther]

yippie got mine too :D:D:D

[starlight]

Oh yes, I have that. You made me wonder if I missed something. I guess I'm grabbing at straws, or maybe it's rubber bracelets.:D Thanks!

Steve

My sister got hers and she got the decal and bracelet so at least I'll get that because she gives me her fan kit because your only allowed one per household or per person so she joined so I get two she does not like Country music. So now I have two of this CRAPPY kit ohhh lucky me NOT lol.

[Hockeystick]

I got my kit today what a bunch of CRAP! We waited two years for a book, pen, keychain, perfume sampler and poster (the same one that was in the very first kit with the quitar) NO BRACELET OR DECAL. It all looks like it came from the friggin buck store.

The same guitar poster? Don't get me wrong, its a great picture of Shania, but I got that same poster in 2003 my last run as a member. :rolleyes:

[Hockeystick]

The remaining OFC members should open up their eyes. The way that organization "operates" is a disgrace to the image and qualities that are generally associated with the name Shania Twain.


John - :mad:

Yes stuff like this only hurts Shania's good reputation. It's sad. Times have changed and its not as good or perfect as it once was in Shania related areas.

Does Shania not have a say in this or is she not aware of the situations in many of these areas? (management, fan club, ect.)

If Shania was to know, would she care and make an effort to better things? I'm lost and confused sometimes. :funny:

[Roger]

Yes stuff like this only hurts Shania's good reputation. It's sad. Times have changed and its not as good or perfect as it once was in Shania related areas.

Does Shania not have a say in this or is she not aware of the situations in many of these areas? (management, fan club, ect.)

If Shania was to know, would she care and make an effort to better things? I'm lost and confused sometimes. :funny:

These are in fact the key questions. We might not like the answers.

[Hockeystick]

These are in fact the key questions. We might not like the answers.

Well in regards to Shania herself, I would hope she cares. She always seemed to show that she cared over the years, but I've noticed many fans and sources claim differently in recent years by personal experiences and their own self opinions. Circa 2002 and beyond. I myself don't know. :(

Are these things we should be open about and discussing? Oh Lord what to think?

[starlight]

The same guitar poster? Don't get me wrong, its a great picture of Shania, but I got that same poster in 2003 my last run as a member. :rolleyes:

That's what I said That poster I already had from the first kit I got when I joined 2002, but I did NOT get my bracelet or decal, but 3 of my friends joined the OFC just to get a kit and they all gave them to me because they don't care about Shania, but they know I do so they offered I excepted now I have four kits and two came with that silly poster and no decal and the other two came with the blue bracelet and decal so now l'm good. Now they are proudly put away with all the other kits 6 Gotcha Good kits from 2002 and 6 Rocks your Country kits from 2004 they are ALL in my memory box along with all my other Shania memorabilla and boy oh boy let me just say it is getting very full soon I'll need another box.

[Troll]

Still haven't gotten my kit

[starlight]

Still haven't gotten my kit

tell them you have not got it yet on the messageboard fankit thread and they'll make a note and then it will show up that's what I to do, but WARNING the kit is nothing to get worked UP! about it, it is ALL CRAP you can get at the buck store minus Shania Twain's name on the front of the fabulous journal (NOT), but be careful do not negatively voice your opinion at the OFC or they will cancel your membership like they cancelled mine.

[ShaniaKoukla]

I have never been a member of the OFC but I pray to God that Shania has nothing to do with this so -called "kit."

[Troll]

I have never been a member of the OFC but I pray to God that Shania has nothing to do with this so -called "kit."

We all hope that.

[shania megafan]

Just got mine today!

[SevenUp!]

Still haven't gotten my kit

Me either....doesn't sound like we're missing out on anything though. :rolleyes:

do not negatively voice your opinion at the OFC or they will cancel your membership like they cancelled mine.

They do tend to frown upon that kind of thing.

Just got mine today!

That's great! :D

Maybe one day I'll get my last one as well. :smirk:

[Troll]

Me either....doesn't sound like we're missing out on anything though. :rolleyes:






You got that right

[Troll]

I finally got my kit today.

[dreamer]

congratz

[shadowita]

Lucky you.
I havent received mine yet, but knowing how poor it is I will not waste my time to write to customer service.

[FinnFreak]

...and you shouldn't have to.

It's unfortunate that an organization needs to be reminded of their obligations towards their paying customers.


John - :scowl:

[Troll]

...and you shouldn't have to.

It's unfortunate that an organization needs to be reminded of their obligations towards their paying customers.


John - :scowl:

Yes it is unfortunate.

[nds76]

I'm surprised people are still renewing or joining the club. It is the most worst run fan club I have ever been part of.

[faithfully]

I finally got my kit today.
Awesome:bounce: whats in the kit?
Lucky you.
I havent received mine yet, but knowing how poor it is I will not waste my time to write to customer service.

:(For all those Shania ID Cards you make this is how they treat you:mad:, they should be ashamed of themslveshttp://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb286/tanktopshania/animations%20and%20smilies/hugegrin.gif

[dreamer]

awwww

[shadowita]

I'm surprised people are still renewing or joining the club. It is the most worst run fan club I have ever been part of.
Im not waiting the kit for this year. Im waiting my kit for 2006-2007 membership.
My membership is expired since 01 august 2007.
Awesome:bounce: whats in the kit?


:(For all those Shania ID Cards you make this is how they treat you:mad:, they should be ashamed of themslveshttp://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb286/tanktopshania/animations%20and%20smilies/hugegrin.gif
Thanks Steve :).

[UllaCountryGal]

I would like to be in the fan club if it was a real fanclub. Most North American fanclubs dont offer anything for members in other continents, but they do offer nice things to their North American members. If Shanias fanclub would do that. I'd consider joining. But it's not even offering the North American members anything nice. What a waste.

--------
Dolly Parton once had a fanclub many years ago. She had had it for some time. She felt really bad about it every day the club was alive. She thought it was so wrong to charge people for being her fans, that she canceled the fanclub and refunded every fan in the club from her own pocket...... That was real nice of her I must say

[Paul]

Interesting about Dolly. Maybe Shania would be better without one than have one which upsets people so much.

[Hockeystick]

Great story about Dolly.

[Troll]

Interesting about Dolly. Maybe Shania would be better without one than have one which upsets people so much.

Maybe it would be better.

[StarryShania]

Dolly seems very kind to do that for her fans. I think Shania would do the same, but just hasn't taken much notice of it lately. :dunno:

[dreamer]

to busy music making. ;)