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"MESSENGERS: THE GUITARS OF JAMES HETFIELD" BY JAMES HETFIELD Signed (LIMITED SLIPCASE EDITION)

https://www.metallica.com/store/messengers-the-guitars-of-james-het...

there is a numbered deluxe edition for $750 as well

https://www.metallica.com/store/messengers-the-guitars-of-james-het...

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Permalink Reply by mcnish on November 21, 2023 at 9:32am

Descriptions still say they are. Today is the actual release date so perhaps they had some held back or did have some overrun?

Edit: sold out now so assuming it was just some leftover stock.

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Permalink Reply by Justin B. on November 21, 2023 at 9:32am

For sure. Unless they didn't initially release them all.

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Permalink Reply by DeezNutz on November 21, 2023 at 9:37am

Exactly. They didn't sell all 1500 on pre order day. I'm sure they will pop up on garage sales too

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Permalink Reply by TRM5PGA on November 21, 2023 at 9:57am

Thanks for the post!

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Permalink Reply by Vamonos on November 21, 2023 at 9:31am

Apparently not shipping to Europe.

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Permalink Reply by Rob on November 21, 2023 at 9:38am

150 slipcase and deluxe version gone / sold out

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Permalink Reply by Wallet Boy on November 21, 2023 at 9:53am

Listing for $150 said they were signed and numbered. Probably a few they held back.

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Permalink Reply by LeChuck on November 21, 2023 at 2:27pm

Just got an email from Premiere stating that their signed copies are being downgraded to bookplate signatures.

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Permalink Reply by DeezNutz on November 21, 2023 at 2:30pm

That's what they were supposed to be

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Permalink Reply by Quadropheniac on November 21, 2023 at 3:00pm

Is that why the email from Premiere states:

"We are working to get this title to you as soon as possible. In order to do so, we have transitioned from a flat-signed edition to a personal autographed bookplate edition with a Certificate of Authenticity."

I cancelled both of my orders. I was planning on using the ones from Premiere as cuts. But given that they've been less than honest before about authenticity on a bookplate release they sent me, the fact that their COA is worthless, and there's no way to know what the bookplate will look like- it's a pass for me. Too much money and too much risk. I already have the slipcased, limited edition. I can always make a copy from it to display (so as to not damage the book).

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Permalink Reply by Jason H on November 21, 2023 at 3:42pm

Because everyone wants a signed bookplate to receive these in hand a bit earlier.. lol.. remember, these statements are coming from "collectors ourselves" Ahahaha. Add it to the list, another reason why premiere can't be trused.