FAN CLUB - new mgmt moves in

[SpyNote]

What do you guys think of this new hierarchy of membership?

http://www.fleetwoodmac.com/fanclub.php

And some areas of the website that were once public, like the tour date info, are off limits now (or at least it takes you to their "give us money" page).

Is anyone else having trouble logging into the member site?

[gldstwmn]

I'm so glad you posted this because I can't get logged in either. I also end up at the price list and that's as far as I can get. I can't access the Sabremark part of the website at all. :(

[golden braid]

For those of us who are automatically getting our membership renewed/extended I wonder which category of renewal we are in? :confused:

[SpyNote]

I went through "forget your password" and got a new password emailed to me. There's a new login page:

http://www.fleetwoodmac.com/login.php

That takes you to a page to fill out all your personal info again (but it doesn't appear to be on a secure page!). I'm trying to be open minded about this, but I'm a little annoyed that they didn't email members with instructions before they started to make all the changes.

[enibs78]

Does anyone know anything about this Signatures Network company that took over the fan club? Don't they do Britney Spears' merchandise? I thought someone posted here that Lindsey's management was going to be involved in the fan club now. Does anyone know what's going on? :confused:

[SaraRhiannon]

I wasn't a fanclub member before (thank God) but this looks somewhat promising to me. I'm not going to get my hopes up just yet, though. ;)
And is that new merchandise on the Fanfire page, or have I not been paying attention? I MUST HAVE the rainbow shirt!

[jadegypsy]

Works okay for me, just had to add the rest of the personal info, since they already had half of it didn't see a problem adding the other half. No idea which part of the membership hiearchy I'm in though, gussing the $80 one since thats what I paid, if I'm not then I'll have a problem. Hope it works for the rest of you guys.

[seeknpeace]

Originally posted by enibs78
Does anyone know anything about this Signatures Network company that took over the fan club? Don't they do Britney Spears' merchandise? I thought someone posted here that Lindsey's management was going to be involved in the fan club now. Does anyone know what's going on? :confused:

Hi..No, they are not going to actually do the new club, East End, but, helped facilitate choosing the company that would do it. They kinda knew what to look for, how to hire this company, etc, unlike Mick. So, I have my fingers crossed. I am gonna do some research about the new ppl.

I had to ask for a new password, then update all my personal info. At that point, I was able to log in, but, not until I did all the above. They really need to let us know that so that the current members know how to get access to the site.

[diamondsnake]

[i]I MUST HAVE the rainbow shirt! [/B]

I got that shirt a few weeks ago and I love it! Everyone comments on it too. Only buy it if you want the whole world to know you love FM. It really stands out! In fact I wore it earlier today.

Anyone else have any FM shirts they wear? I only have the raibow shirt, the grey shirt with them "flying" like they are on the elbum cover, and the one with the lyrics to the chorus of Say You Will.

I want to go on eBay to buy some vintage t-shirts but so many of them look like fakes. Is there like a website which shows you what all the old concert shirts look like?

[seeknpeace]

Most of my FMac shirts I buy xl and sleep in, but, there are some really cute ones that I want that are just now coming out. I really like the ones with FM on them.

[Mad4stevie]

Originally posted by SpyNote
I went through "forget your password" and got a new password emailed to me. There's a new login page:

http://www.fleetwoodmac.com/login.php

That takes you to a page to fill out all your personal info again (but it doesn't appear to be on a secure page!). I'm trying to be open minded about this, but I'm a little annoyed that they didn't email members with instructions before they started to make all the changes.

This is what I did as well. After I filled in my new info, I was able to access the site without a problem.

Personally, I am glad to fill in my info for the new club. At least that way I know they have my info for sure. I do not trust the info database from the former fan club at all.

[enibs78]

Originally posted by seeknpeace
Hi..No, they are not going to actually do the new club, East End, but, helped facilitate choosing the company that would do it. They kinda knew what to look for, how to hire this company, etc, unlike Mick. So, I have my fingers crossed. I am gonna do some research about the new ppl.

Thanks. Please let us know what you find out. I looked at their website, and at least they're professionals so it's gotta be an improvement over JT, that won't be hard. But I'm a little worried that money is the only name of the game for them too.

[Mad4stevie]

I really like the long sleeve green shirt that they have in the FM store. Very cool!

The one shirt that I wear alot is my red Stevie TISL concert shirt.

These shirts do shrink a good bit, so I get them nice and big.

[diamondsnake]

Originally posted by seeknpeace
Most of my FMac shirts I buy xl and sleep in, but, there are some really cute ones that I want that are just now coming out. I really like the ones with FM on them.

Yeah, a lot of times I just hang around the house in them too. I am usually not that casual when I am at school and especially not at work.

I'm usually not comfortable unless I am in a polo shirt for some reason, so I don't wear the FM shirts all the time.

[seeknpeace]

Originally posted by enibs78
Thanks. Please let us know what you find out. I looked at their website, and at least they're professionals so it's gotta be an improvement over JT, that won't be hard. But I'm a little worried that money is the only name of the game for them too.

You know, I bet that all the companies that manage the clubs have money as a main interest, but, the difference will be, I hope, that they also care about the fans. JT seemed to only care about his pocket and would have lied to the pope if he could make a buck. I am really excited and have my hopes up high for a good club, with positive ppl who I hope make lots of money, but, never forget why they can make that money. It is us and the band, and without us, the band wouldn't be there. I think that there has to be mutual respect and that is what seemed to be lacking with JT. So, not to rehash that bunch of hell...lololol...I am optimistic. The start of it seems great. I just hope that they do not charge full price every year, that those of us who have already joined are considered platinum members right now, and that the time that they extend the club memberships for us at least covers any legs or portion of the tour left to come. We missed a LOT on the first two, and deserve the entirety of this tour, imo, and nothing less. It would be nice if they would ask us what we think. I hope that they are taking the time to read this to see how we feel.

[ShangriLaTroubl]

I must say this club is already off to a good start...I have emailed them twice with questions, and gotten an in depth personal response within 20 minutes each time!

Chris

[Livia]

What address did you use to email them? I tried to ask for a tourbook instead of a calendar, since I already bought the calendar - the reply I got was a generic reply re: logging in problems. :(

[seeknpeace]

Originally posted by Livia
What address did you use to email them? I tried to ask for a tourbook instead of a calendar, since I already bought the calendar - the reply I got was a generic reply re: logging in problems. :(

I have had a hard time reaching them by email as well...maybe there is an email addy on the site. You cannot reach them by replying to their emails...it sends it to unsub you...wtf?

[ShangriLaTroubl]

i emailed them at [email protected]


Chris

[seeknpeace]

Originally posted by ShangriLaTroubl
i emailed them at [email protected]


Chris

Chris, is that their new one or the one that the old group used?

[bellagypsybliss]

Sorry folks ... but I am lol here… even though this is totally off the subject I have to reply!!! Seeknpeace, I love, love, love the: "DON'T TELL ME HONEY ... I KNOW THE LAW”!!! WRONG… she really doesn’t know the law …I wonder if she ever heard of mail fraud??? You know opening a letter not address to you or anyone at that household (anymore) … BIG FINE… JAIL TIME!!! God bless the postmaster general!!! “PLEASE TELL ME HONEY… I KNOW THE LAW AND YOU & YOURS ARE BUSTED… BIG TIME AND WILL PAY!!! Thanks for the laugh seeknpeace and thanks for being a TRUE fan that isn’t in it for any handouts or any other BLAH-BLAH, but just out of LOVE for FM… YOU ROCK!!! Thanks again for the laugh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ShangriLaTroubl]

I'm a little confused by that last post..ever heard of emailing someone? I think it would be more appropriate...


[email protected] is for the NEW club

Chris

[whitesoxx]

After I read about the new fanclub management and still being in seventh heaven after seeing the Mac on the European tour several times, I decided to join the fanclub as a platinum member at the beginning of December.

Well, since then... nothing! No fanclub T-shirt, no coupons, no letter, no nothing. I sent an email to both the fanclub and fanfire but have received no reply. Any other ledgies joined in the past few months and have you received anything???

Rick :confused:

[Belladreamer]

I still do not have my Calendar.......

:confused:

[wondergirl9847]

I don't have mine either!! What's the deal?! :mad:

[sodascouts]

I don't have mine either, and I haven't received a fanclub e-mail since before Christmas.

[seeknpeace]

I have not received mine either but, I have heard from several ppl who have received theirs. They were not able to start mailing them til 1-16, so they should be to you soon. I think there has been some major behind the scenes cleaning, maybe? I don't know why the delays but, this mgmt company is really top notch and I cannot imagine that we are not gonna all be happy once it is all running the way that it should have been from the start. It is probably easier to start one that to try to step into one that you cannot piece together, if that is the issue. Hang on guys!!

[ShangriLaTroubl]

I do know the stuff is being sent out in accordance to WHEN you joined...so the first people who joined get theirs first..after all old members get their stuff...the new joiners will be receiving theirs...I still have not received my calendar or letter...but I did not join till March of 03

[seeknpeace]

I think that my membership is number 25, I was the 25th person to join, and I have not received mine...but, I have one. I had bought one. I guess that I will use one and save one. I have never opened the one that I bought.

[Belladreamer]

Thank you for the info, Seeknpeace!
:wavey:

[coldplay]

My current issue with the Fan Club is that the disruption in service came at a time when the Australian tour was still being negotiated.

The so-called presales (or equivalent of) never occured for some concerts. Suddenly, we had no member access, tour info, or updates.

I find it convenient that the official website hasn't even listed the recently included, Adelaide, as a venue.

I've taken the issue up with the fan club and am waiting on a response.

Cheers
CP

[seeknpeace]

Good for you, we have to let them know. I don't want to see this get lost in the shuffle of so much other business, you know? So, let them know and please let us know what you hear back. When did you email them?

[coldplay]

Originally posted by seeknpeace
Good for you, we have to let them know. I don't want to see this get lost in the shuffle of so much other business, you know? So, let them know and please let us know what you hear back. When did you email them?

Selfishly so, I've been trying to phase out fan club memories.
I don't want to things to be bittersweet when the tour starts in Australia next month.

Its for that reason that I didn't make demands in my email (of yesterday) but rather wanted to know how they would address the issue of 'inaccessibility' for Australian members (which is not to suggest that I'm speaking for or on behalf of Australian members itself).

Cheers
CP

[glitter_fades]

Originally posted by Belladreamer
I still do not have my Calendar.......

:confused:

I'm no longer a club member but I got one today. :confused:

New mgmt is off to a good start with me! :laugh:

[enibs78]

Gotta say I'm pretty disappointed with the new management. Three months on the job and what do we have to show for it. Pretty much bupkus. (And no calendar yet for me either.)

But ya wanna talk about strange bedfellows. Check out this industry conference, where you can find Del Furano (CEO of new management - Signatures Network) and our old beloved JT on the same program. Ugh! :(

http://www.pollstaronline.com/CIC2004/conf-sched.htm

[seeknpeace]

That is odd to me too. I wonder if the organizers have any idea how badly he performed for FMac? And, I agree. Something needs to show up soon so that this new club keeps faith. I think that it will...I really hope so. I have another issue in my life right now, and I guess you can guess from the change in my avatar and signature.. So, I just can't fight anything but that right now. But, it makes me upset.

[seeknpeace]

Originally posted by enibs78
Gotta say I'm pretty disappointed with the new management. Three months on the job and what do we have to show for it. Pretty much bupkus. (And no calendar yet for me either.)

But ya wanna talk about strange bedfellows. Check out this industry conference, where you can find Del Furano (CEO of new management - Signatures Network) and our old beloved JT on the same program. Ugh! :(

http://www.pollstaronline.com/CIC2004/conf-sched.htm

Hey...I spoke with these guys and JT is on a panel of sponsors...in other words, he paid to be there is how I took it. So, he is not speaking, as Signatures is, is how I understand it. That made me feel better. He is still trying to get his foot in. I noted too that by his name it just said Sabre and not Sabremark. Has he created a new thing since the old thing seemed to have some problems?