HMV UK in Administration

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digitalbabe

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E-mail sent 1/29/2013:

"
Dear Sir / Madam,

HMV UK Limited (In Administration) (the “Company")

Further to your email, I write to confirm that after an assessment of the Company's financial position, internet orders that have been fully paid for prior to the Company entering into administration will be delivered over the next five working days. Internet orders that have not been paid for will be cancelled and a notification of this cancellation will be sent by e-mail over the next 48 hours.

Should you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact the e-mail address above.

Yours faithfully
For and on behalf of the Company

M S Watson
For R J Harding
Joint Administrator
"


Hilco takes control of HMV-thanks snoo

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Former web customer service address was: [email protected]

Phone:

Customer Service: 0207 303 0700

*Multiple members have stated that HMV has said that all pre-orders have been cancelled.

0845 603 8576 (local rate call)
020 8495 4434

Message posted at HMV site:



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seen elsewhere via web but thanks to Our members for posting.

"Cross Sale on CD’s, DVD’s, Blu-rays, box sets and games across 230 stores and online comes just weeks after the traditional Boxing Day sale.

Last month the company admitted it is likely to breach its banking covenant - throwing the entertainment retailer's financial future into doubt.

A failure to fulfil lending requirements often signals a company is close to administration, retail analyst Robert Clark told Sky News.

"A lot becomes clear after Christmas - the sale suggests that they didn't have a good one and are trying to reel in as much cash to tie things over," he said.

"I’m not sure how much time they’ve got. I don’t think they’ll be able to sway their bankers. Financial institutions are less likely to show patience in this climate."

But HMV’s chief executive Trevor Moore said in December that closing more stores or placing the business into administration was not "part of our plan" and that the firm was in "constructive discussions" with banks about its performance.

HMV spokesman Gennaro Castaldo told Sky News the Blue Cross Sale was not unusual for this time of year.

"Normally we'd look to run a multi-buy campaign of some kind at this time of year, but we thought we'd freshen our promotional mix up a bit and try something a bit different that will hopefully stand out from all the other sale offers on the high street right now," he said.

The retailer has taken a huge hit in the face of competition from online retailers like Amazon and Play.

But analysts argue that HMV has failed to reinvent itself in the last 15 years and invest in its stores to keep up with the modern technology revolution.

In December, despite numerous promotions,it announced total sales had fallen 13.5%, while like-for-like sales were down 10.2% in the six months to October 27.

HMV reported a loss before tax of £37.3m - an improvement on the £48.1m loss over the same period the year before. But net debt at the 91 year-old company increased from £163.7m to £176.1m.-bank-deadline."


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The thing that really pisses me of is having over 70,000 HMV Pure points that I can't use :-(

You can still redeem these points in store i had 140,000 and i cashed them in for 2x £20 vouchers and spoke to the manager in the Middlesbrough branch, and he said they are allowed to accept them!
 
cancelled

Received an email last night from the HMV administators in regards to online pre-orders-Looper & Skyfall both cancelled

I'm sure if you have a pre-order on HMV this will be communicated soon-they emphasised the fact that I hadn't been charged-(As we only charge for items shipped)

there you have it...!!!:D
 
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I've had the email confirmation regarding Skyfall, but still nothing about the items which were ordered, paid for and dispatched on the 14th January. Not looking hopeful in receiving them.
 
what about orders cancelled that ive paid via my e-wallet and also still money in my wallet? will I get this back?
 
2 of my 4 orders that were sent the day they went into administration arrived yesterday!
 
Just been to HMV Moorgate and found these:

1. Expendables 2 - 20 GBP
2. Dark Shadows - 24 GBP
3. Rise of Foot soldier - 13 GBP
4. Chernobyl Diaries - 20 GBP
5. Men In Black III - 20 GBP
6. Final Destination 5 - 13 GBP
7. Devil's Double - 8 GBP
8. Dark Knight Rises - 20 GBP

No Resident Evil Retribution.
 
Received an order today that was dispatched on the 15th Jan (same day the site went offline I believe). Looking good for anyone still waiting!
 
Just been to HMV Moorgate and found these:

1. Expendables 2 - 20 GBP
2. Dark Shadows - 24 GBP
3. Rise of Foot soldier - 13 GBP
4. Chernobyl Diaries - 20 GBP
5. Men In Black III - 20 GBP
6. Final Destination 5 - 13 GBP
7. Devil's Double - 8 GBP
8. Dark Knight Rises - 20 GBP

No Resident Evil Retribution.

Noticed prices there gain varying from store to store. Had FD5 for £8 marked and then another 25% off. Dark shadows seen at £18. Chernobyl £19
 
Popped into my local store ...

loads in stock ..

Chernobyl
Batman jumbo
MIB 3
wrath of the titans
train-spotting
expendables 2
 
Further to my post #375, I received back 2 copies of Total Recall (HMV Excl), one in the cardboard mailer, the other in a jiffy bag. Strangely however I also received another jiffy from them with my name on the pick sticker for Wrath of the Titans 3D except it wasn't it was Total Recall again this time a DVD. Weird. btw wasn't expecting Wrath anyway :dunno:
 
good news about hmv

You are receiving this email as at some time you have either subscribed to hmv, purchased from hmv or joined Pure, hmv's rewards program and so we wanted to let you know what is happening with the company and thank you for your custom and continued support.

As you are no doubt aware, HMV went into administration on 15 January 2013, however we are pleased to inform you that the company is officially out of administration and we're moving forward with the business.

you don't need to do anything
As an existing customer we'd like to keep in touch and let you know what's happening with hmv. Of course we respect your privacy and if you don't wish to receive emails from us please click here and your details will be removed from our database.

If you have friends or family who you think would like to be kept up-to-date with what's happening, please tell them they can register at hmv.com.

Once again, we'd like to thank you for your continued support.
 
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