Do you think Secret will sell more than 1 millon copies? - Page 3

BraiNz · #41 24th October 2006, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by truehappiness

I have that sinking feeling that people will call the album tracks 'rushed' and 'low quality' ._.

People say... a lot of things. I don't think they'll be "low quality", probably because doesn't have "low quality" songs. I agree with immel, people always something like that, but then their opinion changes. :lmao
Just remember "LOVEppears" to "I am..." Era, Ayu was releasing singles like every one-two months, and yet songs were all superb!

immel · #42 24th October 2006, 01:17 AM

If there's another huge photobook, like the one for (m)u, it'll be crazy.

I want that, but I don't expect avex to include another bonus, although they do seem pretty keen on including bonuses lately.

That photobook was seriously like... the best thing... ever.

BraiNz · #43 24th October 2006, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Ayumiko

I just remembered (m)u came with a photobook and if this album doesnt come with anything special besides the poster, it might not sell as well. (I think) but then again, I rather (m)u had a better cover than having a extra photobook. I have a feeling the new album cover will be better...coz of the poster

As far as I know, it actually doesn't come with a poster. It's just that YesAsia offers you to buy a poster + album for a cheaper price rather than buying only poster or only album. Or am I wrong?

BraiNz · #44 24th October 2006, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by immel

If there's another huge photobook, like the one for (m)u, it'll be crazy.

I want that, but I don't expect avex to include another bonus, although they do seem pretty keen on including bonuses lately.

That photobook was seriously like... the best thing... ever.

I am so agree with you, immel. Both photobooks were wonderful!

immel · #45 24th October 2006, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by BraiNz

As far as I know, it actually doesn't come with a poster. It's just that YesAsia offers you to buy a poster + album for a cheaper price rather than buying only poster or only album. Or am I wrong?

The poster is supposed to be a free bonus, just like the one for BLUE BIRD, but YesAsia takes the opportunity to earn a few extra bucks. CDJapan includes the poster for free.

And yes, it was announced on her official page that there's a B2 size poster coming along the album, at least that was the case for the mini album, and it would be retarded to change that in any way now that people have the expectations up.

And please try not to double post, as it's against the rules... edit your previous post or wait with replying, haha.

BraiNz · #46 24th October 2006, 01:27 AM

I didn't even notice that I'm double posting, sorry for that, heh. (I'm just too excited about the new album, I guess

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Wow, didn't know that there's a free poster. YesAsia is trying to make money on this... bleh. Although, YesAsia's shipping is much cheaper than CDJapan's.

immel · #47 24th October 2006, 01:32 AM

Yes, it's indeed a free poster, and so was the BLUE BIRD poster, but YesAsia... yeah, they are the way they are. My advice is to pre-order from CDJapan, even though you'll have to pay shipping from them their price is so much cheaper for the album+poster so that you earn on it.

CDJapan also counts towards the oricon charts, YesAsia does not.

Don't say sorry to me, just that there's been people getting warnings for that earlier so I just wanted to notify you about it.

BraiNz · #48 24th October 2006, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by immel

Yes, it's indeed a free poster, and so was the BLUE BIRD poster, but YesAsia... yeah, they are the way they are. My advice is to pre-order from CDJapan, even though you'll have to pay shipping from them their price is so much cheaper for the album+poster so that you earn on it.

CDJapan also counts towards the oricon charts, YesAsia does not.

Don't say sorry to me, just that there's been people getting warnings for that earlier so I just wanted to notify you about it.

I didn't say "sorry" only to you, I said it to everyone. And yes, I know the rules and thanks for notice, I just didn't notice it myself.

I had no idea that "BLUE BIRD" has a free poster too.

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CDJapan also counts towards the oricon charts, YesAsia does not.

Well yeah, it does. And still, their shipping costs as much as a CD.

If you come to think of it, YesAsia are buying CDs from somewhere too, so why doesn't it counts?

truehappiness · #49 24th October 2006, 01:38 AM

People aren't gonna give a damn if there's a photobook or not :p

I mean, I just think that the music will be what'll determine sales..

BraiNz · #50 24th October 2006, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by truehappiness

People aren't gonna give a damn if there's a photobook or not :p

I mean, I just think that the music will be what'll determine sales..

Of course, you're right. We're just trying to say that it'd be cool if there was such a bonus.

Ayumiko · #51 24th October 2006, 01:48 AM

I'm pretty sure some people bought the other cd version just to get the other photobook from (m)u

immel · #52 24th October 2006, 01:48 AM

^That amount of people was probably so low so that it barely is noticeable.

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Originally Posted by BraiNz

I had no idea that "BLUE BIRD" has a free poster too.

You missed quite something... I got 3 with the 3 different versions.

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Well yeah, it does. And still, their shipping costs as much as a CD.

If you come to think of it, YesAsia are buying CDs from somewhere too, so why doesn't it counts?

It was discussed some, I also emailed YesAsia asking about it, and no, their sales somehow does not count towards oricon in some weird way. If I remember correctly it is because YesAsia is located outside Japan, and ORICON is for sales within Japan, actual CDs sold from Japanese stores, YesAsia is based in Hong Kong.

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Originally Posted by truehappiness

People aren't gonna give a damn if there's a photobook or not :p

I mean, I just think that the music will be what'll determine sales..

So true... sort of. I think that's true.

BraiNz · #53 24th October 2006, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by immel

You missed quite something... I got 3 with the 3 different versions.

I don't think I did, since I don't check YesAsia / CDJapan often (I have yet to buy the single

), and if I'm not mistaken, official site didn't mention posters. But anyway, could you show what do they look like? Just wondering

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Originally Posted by immel

It was discussed some, I also emailed YesAsia asking about it, and no, their sales somehow does not count towards oricon in some weird way. If I remember correctly it is because YesAsia is located outside Japan, and ORICON is for sales within Japan, actual CDs sold from Japanese stores, YesAsia is based in Hong Kong.

Aw, didn't know they're in Hong Kong.

Thanks for info!

I wish ORICON would count all the sales.

truehappiness · #54 24th October 2006, 02:07 AM

They look like the cover. :|

immel · #55 24th October 2006, 02:08 AM

Pictures of my posters:

They were indeed announced on the official page, too, just like the posters for the Secret mini album.

Misa-chan · #56 24th October 2006, 02:44 AM

Whoa, that's lovely immel. ^^ What are you gonna do with the other 2 posters?

immel · #57 24th October 2006, 02:48 AM

All 3 of them are currently stuffed in a tube together with all my other posters ... if I get my hands on proper frames I might put them up in the future... right now I'm satisfied with having them.

Mad_Cactuar · #58 24th October 2006, 02:58 AM

I think.. yes. But Avex has to promote this album very very well. Since they cut back on the costs for making a new single, they should use it up for Secret's promotion instead of buying booze.

tokyoxjapanxfan · #59 24th October 2006, 03:00 AM

1 million is a lot these days, but i think it can do it! for some reason i have this feeling it WILL sell that much! iunno why..i just do! and fyi, some artists would KILL to have their albums sell anything close to (m)u's sales...just becuz it didnt reach 1 million doesnt mean its bad...

Mad_Cactuar · #60 24th October 2006, 03:03 AM

So would the sales from Secret count in the 2006 year or the 2007 Oricon year?