[1] SEARCH ENGINE!
The Search Engine now browse through the TITLE, LABEL/PUBLISHER and KEYWORD files of the Database.
- TO QUICK LIST ITEMS JUST TYPE IN THE FORMAT LIKE: LP • CD • EP • MC etc...
- T SHIRTS, BADGES, POSTERS, DVD are NOT connected to the Search engine.
[2] IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE SHOPPING CART!
The Shopping cart system is running but has to be improved MUCH more. Titles in the Catalogue are alphabetical listed with new title appear at the beginning of each category. The card-system is not (!) SSL safe!!! DO NOT send any information like Bank Details via this "Order Formular" to us. Send it by email if you need to!
- CLICK ON THE ITEMS PRICE TO ADD THEM TO YOUR CART!
- TO REMOVE THINGS FROM THE LIST PRESS " delete "
- DON´T FORGET TO ADD THE POSTAGE AND YOUR ADDRESS!!!
- READ THE ORDER INSTRUCTIONS!
- IMPORTANT: WE ONLY GOT YOUR ORDER IF YOU GET A FEED BACK FROM US WITH 3 - 5 DAYS! OTHERWISE EMAIL! THANX!
[3] NEWSLETTER
To receive a semi regular Email Newsletter with all Mailorder Catalogue updates and other (probably) interesting infos about Actions and Tours...
Just fill out your email address in the form below and press the "Submit" button.
- We do not SPAM, as easy you can subscribe, you can also unsubscribe if you´re feed up with us or don't like receiviing more updates and news... - To unsubscribe simply fill out the Address field above and mark the "Unsubscribe" button, then press "Submit" and you are off the list!
- You will receive a verification e-mail shortly that contains a link which you need to visit in order to confirm your subscription.
- All your details will be respected and will not be given to any third party, commercial or otherwise!
- You can view previous Newsletters HERE.
[4] A FEW THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT...
THIS WEBSITE IN GENERAL
Everything you see (or not) here is basically a shoestring operation with our HTML / PHP skills and programming. We could relay on open source software but in this age of internet progress i feel unconfortable of using something that is not fully under my control and/or i do not understand "codewise" ...the odd "why and what for" thingys... This does not mean that open source systems such as osCommerce are bad. It´s just not for us and as far as i can ...i rather do it myself. Hence some lack of confort...
CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS
People keep asking if we have a online "Customer Account" according to the webshop function where you can store your data. - The answer is "NO" since we do not store addresses on third party servers unless we have a fully control on who has access to it. Aside of that you don´t have to count anymore on prices and shipping, i fear you still need to remember where you live all the time again.
DIS-ORDER CONDITIONS
Please always read the order conditions , i know it´s boring odd blabber but READ IT!!! • Iff possible give plenty of Alternatives as some stuff solds out pretty fast and is not always easily to restock.
CREDIT CARDS
Are crap and not punk but corporate Bullshit. But...since some of you have to use it, because of corrupt Postal services and crap bank connections, AND Paypal isn´t really better either, we now accept Credit Card payments, BUT... at the moment only via our Paypal (!!!whoohey!!!) gate away. So, to pay via credit card you need to become a paypal member and get in touch with us before so we can send out a money request to you. I try to work on a easier solution but at the moment thats the only way.
RESERVATIONS
After receiving your order in the Email Inbox i usually try to get back to you with an detailed Info on Postage, Payment and Availabilities of the stuff you want within 3 days. After receiving my information and confirmation i cannot hold your order longer than 10 days until i hear back from you. Please understand that packing up boxes and coordinating the paperwork is not always fun and please be honest and sure about that you really want the records, books etc when you actually place your order. If deals get busted it´s frustrating for person who may would like to have the records you ordered too..., and it´s frustrating for me because i count on you.
REVIEWS & OPINIONS
Due the fact that it is very time consuming to do personal Reviews on Items and Titels within the mailorder catalogue, i started to cut and paste reviews from various descriptions and pre-written reviews (usually with a source!) unless i have a a complete different opinion on what the reviews says and expresses. I hope you understand and have enough trust that i do not try to sell you a cat in a bag... eh?
RECORD PRICES
have gone up slightly! Especially a few Imported LP's are now EURO 10.00 ! We have to do this to provide a further existence of this Project as Tax and Postage Prices rise within our retailers... • All in all we try to keep our Non Profit Prices since the last "Ten Years" on a stabile level.
BOOK PRICES
vary a lot! Give us a wave and we post you updated informations and sort out deals to get the stuff to you as cheap as possible!
CURRENCY • VAT • POSTAGE AND BILLING:
All prices include VAT already but DO NOT include Postage! Click Here for Postage and shipping Informations as well as for any currency information.
We ship via HERMES and DHL unless instructed otherwise. Please supply a street address when ordering. For rush orders, specify date needed and method of shipment you would prefer ( Air or Surface) - We try to do it on the most safe but cheapest way, so get in touch and we work it out.
People outside the EU. It is not possible to avoid custom contact and we have to include a invoice with real prices and numbers. You might have to pay custom fees on top of your order. This is beyond our control. I am truely sorry about that...
ORDER DISPATCH AND DELIVERY TIMES:
This is impossible to say. Ruin Nation is run most of the time by a single person only and i do the best i can. Usually after payment received it does take 2 or 3 (business) days to get your order shipped. Delivery by the HERMES or DHL services varies and depends on where you live on this globe. Please in a really worst case allow at least 20 days before you freak out.
ALSO: I no longer work on distro issues during the weekend. So if you email me on Saturday or Sunday there won´t be any reply until Monday.
BACKORDERS:
Let us know if you want to wait a little bit in case some stuff is sold out but reordered from us. We cannot guarantee that enough Titles are in stock in that amount you wish.
RETURNS:
We make sure to pack everything with our crummy crustie hands as safe as possible but in case you recieve a parcel that is damaged by the uniformed agents of the state. send us a email explaining what happened ASAP! Either way, DO NOT send any parcels without contacting us first! - THEN: If it really is our fault that the stuff is damaged we refund you the full amount after you send back the stuff postage paid!!! Please also note that we do NOT accept returns of T Shirts because you gave no correct Size and the Shirt don´t fit... we can (of course) change the sizes ( if available) but on your costs of freight! Theres also no returns on sealed items in case the seal is broken!
BUSINESS OPERATOR:
... of course we are not!!! We run a small DIY Distro out of a big but single room. We are punks doing it for the punks for the benefit of "SPREADING THE WORD" and do not expect any serious business like terms except that we write invoices to keep on track with the financial situation. Terms written above are necessary to explain and to make sure we can avoid as much confusion as possible.
DISTRIBUTION OF RUIN NATION TITLES:
The following Distributions provide a huge assorted Wholesale offer as well as doing distribution of the Ruin Nation Releases at least Mailorder in their countrys.
- Germany : www.skuldreleases.de (Official WHOLESALE of our Catalogue Titles)
- UK: www.activedistribution.org + www.activerebellion.com
- U$A: www.profaneexistence.com + www.interpunk.com
- Poland: www.trujacafala.com
- Italy: www.agipunk.com
- France: www.malokadistro.com
- Sweden: www.communichaos.com
and many more... - Give us a shot and we let you know where you can get hold of our releases and maybe also titles from our list in your country...
TRADES WITH YOUR RELEASES:
Of course we can do trades with our Releases and sometimes with stuff from the regular catalogue as well BUT we are limited in this sometimes due too much overstocks and lack of dosh... whatever. Let us know what you have and we can arrange something. DO NOT send any trade stuff before contacting us in the first place to check if there is some interest in the first place. I prefer to do invoice exchange with non Label stuff. But we usually trade with the usual trade terms such as:We can as well trade some titles from the regular catalogue. Ask for Info!
- LP - 3 Points.
- MLP & 10" - 2 Points.
- MC & 7" EP - 1 Point.
- CD - 2.5 Points.
- Double LP - 4 Points.
- Double 7" EP - 2 Points.
BUT WRITE FIRST AND WE DEAL IT OUT !!!
Please always keep in mind what we are about! We distribute material with a strong anarchist punk purpose that goes far further than just being music. i.e. Books as well. Do not ask for trades with semi stupid homophobic grindcore, cheesy pop punk without having anything to say... know what i mean?
Ruin Nation is a DIY None Profit Distribution • Don´t expect any Semi Professional Business like terms along our service as we (all Ruin Nation Shit-workers) do this because of our intensions and believes of a Alternative Culture and hope to inspire you enough getting something out of it. We also try to life a live aside of books and records, so please be patience, we reply all mails, orders within a week!
