2->2->2->2 - Hamasaki Ayumi - 8,161 + 8,939 + 7209 + 5759 = 30,068

Still at no 2...

uhmmm. bit lower.. maybe tomorrow sales will be 4K

lol
its a bit funny

but ayu might beat them anyways?

because the sales are never accurate anyways... so who knows? maybe it'll be higher when the actual sales come out then the album above

where did u get that number?/
I dont see oricon update the sales yet

thanks for the update! i wish it hadn't dipped so low, but at least it maintains the same position.

It's correct check Oricon now. Wow DCT sold 12,249.

Sales are up now - 5,759

DREAMS COME TRUE sold 12,249. Looks like they'll get the #1 for sure.

^ yep.. it's correct now.. and yeah now there's no chance for ayud to beat them

Sadly

ALBUMS
1->1->1->1 - DREAMS COME TRUE - 8,896 + 9,259 + 8,132 + 12,249 = 38,536
2->2->2->2 - Hamasaki Ayumi - 8,161 + 8,939 + 7,209 + 5,759 = 30,068
3->3->3->3 - Tohoshinki - 4,398 + 6,651 + 5,107 + 4,095 = 20,251

compared with TRICK kuu 2nd week, TRICK slightly better

2->2->2->2 - Hamasaki Ayumi - 8,161 + 8,939 + 7,209 + 5,759 = 30,068
1->1->2->1 - Koda Kumi - 7,178 + 5,115 + 4,756 + 4,128 (x1.7) = 36,000

TRICK 2nd week index

1->1->2->1->1->1->1 - Koda Kumi - 7,178 + 5,115 + 4,756 + 4,128 + 3,346 + 4,336 + 4,992 (x1.7) = 57,547

Looks like NL cant sell more than 50K this week

^Thanks. I was going to ask for that to compare the two.

when the USB versions will be counted into Oricon?
if i'm not wrong, last time, USB version has not yet counted into the sales, right?

The USBs were counted into last week Oricon's sales. The re-releases (if they haven't already been factored in, which I believe they have) will be included on the new Oricon chart.

I don't believe they have been counted already since they weren't shipped yet and oricon count sold/shipped copies on the same day (that's why they always waited to count pre-orders) but I still might be wrong with that somehow.

Oh wow what's with the sudden surge in DCT's sales? They did any TV/radio promotions? Anyway, I agree with riozz; she ain't gonna sell more than 50k this week. Hopefully when the first batch of USB copies get included next Wednesday, we'll see a more optimistic sale number. :)

How do you know if they have been shipped or not?

http://www.nhk.or.jp/songs/archive/090401.html

DCT was the guest in the latest NHK SONGS episode that aired on wednesday. It was dedicated to their 20th Anniversary and they performed four songs. They have also appeared on radio a few times.

ENCORE PRESS USB

"1. Availability and Preorder Deadlines
This product initially became available for preorders on February 16, but it sold out immediately as only a strictly limited quantity was going to be released. However, due to very popular demands, the record company will manufacture more of it based on the quantity of preorders they receive before the deadlines as listed below.

First Deadline: March 3, 2009 (to be fulfilled on April 7)
Second Deadline: March 11, 2009 (to be fulfilled on April 23)

**Previously, we listed March 25, 2009 as the release date for this product, but we changed it to April 23, 2009.

Preorders processed before the first deadline will be fulfilled on April 7, and one that are processed before the second deadline will be fulfilled on April 23. Only preorders processed on February 16 will be fulfilled on March 25, the release date listed for this product. Please note that it will take 1-4 days following these dates before the order actually becomes available for shipping, and it may also take additional time depending on the amount of orders that they actually receive.

2. Product Details
For preorders that were processed on February 16, before it sold out, USB will come housed in a yellow case. However, for preorders processed afterwards, it will come housed in a transparent case.

Even though this great product is back again due to popular demands, the record company will only release an exact quantity based on preorders they receive before the deadlines. So, hurry and preorder it soon! "

^Thanks for the post explaining about the USB. I hope you don't think me post asking about the shipping was mean or anything because I read it and it seems sorta mean to me.

Oh no, not at all hehe, it's fine ^-^.
You just wanted to check how I know that (and that I'm not just blabbing) so it's fine hehe =D. I'm glad to help!