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Title: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: Carcatronn on April 07, 2015, 08:18:25 AM
Sorry for another sad announcement today. After many years, we are finally closing up the Shoppe. The direction where the Shoppe is going was not what we had envisioned. Too many communication issues and roadblocks with what we want to do.

We would like to thank Hans im Glück, Carcassonne On Tour, and Klaus-Jürgen Wrede for all the amazing support they had given us along the way. We would also like to thank Carcassonne Central - without you guys, we wouldn't have existed for so long! And of course, we would like to thank our loyal customers for supporting us at every launch date.

But it wouldn't be a proper send off without an awesome going out of business sale.  O0 The first week, (starting right now), every boxed game is 50% off! We also have signed Spiel 14 tiles. Each week will have a different sale.
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: kettlefish on April 07, 2015, 10:15:49 AM
This news are very sad.

 :'(
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: quevy on April 07, 2015, 10:40:22 AM
Hello Ted, this news is very bad.
Some time ago I had to close my comic book store, I understand that this can be a big disappointment, I hope everything goes well.
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: ooh_jim on April 07, 2015, 11:25:02 AM
Wow, sorry to hear this, Ted.
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: Carcatronn on April 07, 2015, 11:59:54 AM
Thanks everyone! I'm glad to say we aren't closing due to lack of business - this community had been a huge support for us and so we very thankful for all of you!
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: jma03 on April 07, 2015, 12:39:07 PM
it's a pity to hear news like this .
 encourage
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: carols on April 07, 2015, 02:38:28 PM
It's sad, I hope everything will be fine  :green-meeple:
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: franks on April 07, 2015, 03:59:45 PM
I echo the sounds of sadness  :(

Thank you for the great and friendly service, that is what will be missed the most.
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: evmillan on April 07, 2015, 06:00:26 PM
 :-[ :-[

This is a very bad and sad news.

Thank you Ted for your support to Carcassonne lovers.
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: MrNumbers on April 07, 2015, 10:36:03 PM
Very regrettable news. I liked the fact that Carcassonne Shoppe offered unique items. We will miss that.
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: Whaleyland on April 07, 2015, 11:18:08 PM
NOOO!!!!! Carcassonne The Discovery just sold out! I was finally going to buy the five stand-alones I don't have (that I actually want): Discovery, Winter Edition, South Seas, Gold Rush, and Travel Edition. I picked up the last four, but I couldn't order until I got home this evening and Discovery was gone by then. Any chance there is a lingering copy still available, Carcatronn? I've been holding off getting that for years now (clearly).

Also, is there any way to buy two copies of Big Box 5 in the same order? I know it has to ship by itself, but could it ship with a like-sized friend? I want to get a copy and I also want to buy one for a wedding gift for a friend. Thanks!
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: Carcatronn on April 07, 2015, 11:27:09 PM
Thank you so much guys for all of the kind words. The unique items was what we lived for. These we will miss as well.
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: Carcatronn on April 07, 2015, 11:31:48 PM
NOOO!!!!! Carcassonne The Discovery just sold out! I was finally going to buy the five stand-alones I don't have (that I actually want): Discovery, Winter Edition, South Seas, Gold Rush, and Travel Edition. I picked up the last four, but I couldn't order until I got home this evening and Discovery was gone by then. Any chance there is a lingering copy still available, Carcatronn? I've been holding off getting that for years now (clearly).

Also, is there any way to buy two copies of Big Box 5 in the same order? I know it has to ship by itself, but could it ship with a like-sized friend? I want to get a copy and I also want to buy one for a wedding gift for a friend. Thanks!

Sorry about the Discovery, that truly was the last one. I honestly did not expect to sell 90% of our boxed games on DAY 1 - speechless. Since you are buying so much, I should be able to fit the x4 games and the x2 Big Boxes in one big shipping box. There are only 4 Big Boxes left, so if you would like to checkout through the website and reserve two of them, we will simply remove all of the excess shipping when it's time to process.
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: Whaleyland on April 08, 2015, 12:16:49 AM
I ended up splitting the order between two addresses. Do what you can to reduce shipping. I appreciate any discount you can give. Thank you for your years of awesomeness!!!
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: danisthirty on April 08, 2015, 12:59:40 AM
Really sad news. Ted’s shop will be greatly missed by many people both on and off these forums.
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: meepleater on April 08, 2015, 05:25:46 AM
I have to agree with everyone else- this is really sad! I've only made a handful of orders but your service has always been great!
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: rfielder on April 08, 2015, 06:57:30 AM
I was surprised to stumble onto this - wow!   

Ordered some stuff, my way of helping out.  :)

Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: Carcking on April 08, 2015, 07:09:30 AM
Carcatronn, this is a sad day. So sorry to see this happen. I wish all the best for your future endeavors...
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: Carcatronn on April 08, 2015, 03:32:21 PM
Can't thank this community enough for the overwhelming support and kindness. You have my heartfelt thanks and gratitude keeping the Shoppe thriving for this long.

I ended up splitting the order between two addresses. Do what you can to reduce shipping. I appreciate any discount you can give. Thank you for your years of awesomeness!!!

I saw your x4 orders - I appreciate you whaleyland! We'll reduce shipping to the bare minimum between the two addresses. Glad to help your collection that much further to completion  ;D

I was surprised to stumble onto this - wow!   

Ordered some stuff, my way of helping out.  :)



Saw your name come up last night in the order list rfielder- thank you for helping out! We'll of course reduce shipping for yours as well. :red-meeple:
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: coyote on April 09, 2015, 06:39:36 AM
I'm a couple days late, but sorry to hear! :( I've ordered a handful of things from ya'll in the past, and am sorry to see you close up.

I wish everyone the best, though!
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: jungleboy on April 09, 2015, 06:46:31 AM
I'm also sorry to hear this. Any chance of the River (III) reappearing as a stand-alone purchase before the closure? :)
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: rfielder on April 09, 2015, 07:57:57 AM
I'm also sorry to hear this. Any chance of the River (III) reappearing as a stand-alone purchase before the closure? :)
There is a River III?

I have River and River II.  Is River III something new?
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: danisthirty on April 09, 2015, 08:02:09 AM
I'm also sorry to hear this. Any chance of the River (III) reappearing as a stand-alone purchase before the closure? :)
There is a River III?

I have River and River II.  Is River III something new?

It's a special version of River 1 rather than an entirely new river but it contains a couple of tiles (2 or 3 I think) which can't be found elsewhere so some are referring to it as River 3 although I don't think this is an official name. It comes with Big Box 5.
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: CKorfmann on April 09, 2015, 10:21:49 AM
Sorry to see you go Ted.  Kudos to you for making it as long as you did. 
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: aenima on April 10, 2015, 09:57:02 AM
 :(
I bouth from you GQ expansion and I don't remember... it's really sad! you was a great resouce!  :(y)
I don't know what I can bring from you for help... I give a look on the site without finding goldrush... have you a copy of that?
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: spikey_dino on April 13, 2015, 06:35:46 PM
I was really sad to hear that you're closing Carcassonne Shoppe.
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: twitch on April 13, 2015, 07:50:03 PM
Sorry to hear about the closure. I know I will miss Carcassonne Shoppe. Best wishes for the future.
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: kettlefish on April 14, 2015, 09:24:20 AM
Carcatronn has in his CarcassonneShoppe some more items for sale:

https://www.facebook.com/CarcassonneShoppe/posts/803933549690281 (https://www.facebook.com/CarcassonneShoppe/posts/803933549690281)

http://www.carcassonneshoppe.com/Featured.html (http://www.carcassonneshoppe.com/Featured.html)
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: Carcatronn on April 14, 2015, 04:34:19 PM
Thanks again everyone! Have about 3 or so weeks left before the website is pulled. Get what you can while you can!

Carcatronn has in his CarcassonneShoppe some more items for sale:

https://www.facebook.com/CarcassonneShoppe/posts/803933549690281 (https://www.facebook.com/CarcassonneShoppe/posts/803933549690281)

http://www.carcassonneshoppe.com/Featured.html (http://www.carcassonneshoppe.com/Featured.html)

You beat me to it kettlefish! :red-meeple: Couple new items posted from approved projects we were working on. Thank you for posting.

:(
I bouth from you GQ expansion and I don't remember... it's really sad! you was a great resouce!  :(y)
I don't know what I can bring from you for help... I give a look on the site without finding goldrush... have you a copy of that?

Thanks for your support! We are all out of Gold Rush, but if you obtain a copy, we have plenty of Gold Rush: The Sheriff!

I'm also sorry to hear this. Any chance of the River (III) reappearing as a stand-alone purchase before the closure? :)

It's possible that it may show up, but can't make any promises.  ;)
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: spikey_dino on April 15, 2015, 02:52:11 PM
You should let us know if/when Adults of Carcassonne goes on sale.  I've had my eye on buying adults of carcassonne for a while and would like to buy the game before you close :(
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: Hounk on April 16, 2015, 04:29:33 AM
What is "Adults of Carcassonne", some x-rated game?
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: SRBO on April 16, 2015, 05:04:07 AM
What is "Adults of Carcassonne", some x-rated game?

Carcassonne drinking game !:P
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: Carcatronn on April 16, 2015, 01:06:25 PM
What is "Adults of Carcassonne", some x-rated game?

Almost spit out my coffee reading this haha

You should let us know if/when Adults of Carcassonne goes on sale.  I've had my eye on buying adults of carcassonne for a while and would like to buy the game before you close :(

Very possible you will see a price cut here in the next few weeks. I'll keep everyone posted.  O0
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: aenima on April 17, 2015, 04:50:58 AM
hello Carcatron... I think I buy something from u...
some question:
- I live in Belgium... I try tu put it in the Shipping and handling option and it tell me that is $58.65... is it possible?
- can I pay with a bank transfer?
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: Carcatronn on April 17, 2015, 12:38:40 PM
hello Carcatron... I think I buy something from u...
some question:
- I live in Belgium... I try tu put it in the Shipping and handling option and it tell me that is $58.65... is it possible?
- can I pay with a bank transfer?

That's just the flat rate default shipping authorization - we will of course reduce it once we are ready to ship if you checkout online to reserve. Or if you PM us a list of items and your email address, we can send over an invoice through PayPal in a few days. Please know that doesn't reserve your items until we invoice it though!

We only accept PayPal, so hope this is okay.
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: ToasterPickins on April 17, 2015, 03:53:19 PM
Just received my order of spare meeples. That was crazy fast shipping! But discovering that you're based out of Port Orchard makes me even more sad that you're going out of business.
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: Carcatronn on May 05, 2015, 09:59:35 AM
Just received my order of spare meeples. That was crazy fast shipping! But discovering that you're based out of Port Orchard makes me even more sad that you're going out of business.

Ah, you must have been our local order.  ;)  Glad you got it so quickly!
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: Carcatronn on May 05, 2015, 10:21:55 AM
 Adults of Carcassonne accessories are now on sale!
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: jungleboy on May 05, 2015, 01:59:49 PM
I see you also have a sale on coasters. If I get the four Tunnels coasters, does that mean I can say that I have the Tunnels expansion?  :(y)
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: Carcatronn on May 05, 2015, 11:46:15 PM
I see you also have a sale on coasters. If I get the four Tunnels coasters, does that mean I can say that I have the Tunnels expansion?  :(y)

Ha! I won't tell anyone. (Our little secret)  ;)
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: Safari on May 06, 2015, 12:34:29 PM
I see you also have a sale on coasters. If I get the four Tunnels coasters, does that mean I can say that I have the Tunnels expansion?  :(y)
If you buy the magnet tokens too, I'd say yes.  :(y)
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: Carcatronn on May 11, 2015, 07:57:26 AM
Last week before the website goes down. With that, one final sale! ;D

Huge sale on the Parts page, up to 50% off all meeple and pieces. Also, the below will be sold faster than I can reply to anyone trying to contact me. So if you want one of these, order through the website to reserve and then contact me if it's about shipping:

Treasure Chest Tiles
Cardcassonne card packs
Tower Tiles
Minis
Ferries
Gold Ingots
Meeple Plushies


Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: kettlefish on May 11, 2015, 10:21:03 PM
Last week before the website goes down.
That is really sad. Carcatronn, I wish you all the best.
But without your CarcassonneShoppe - perhaps you have some time to finish your ideas for fan-expansions...  ^-^
Greetings
kettlefish
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: Carcatronn on May 12, 2015, 11:53:00 AM
That is really sad. Carcatronn, I wish you all the best.
But without your CarcassonneShoppe - perhaps you have some time to finish your ideas for fan-expansions...  ^-^
Greetings
kettlefish

Haha yeah, that's true - I will have a lot more time now!  ;D Maybe I will finish my fan expansions  :red-meeple:

Thanks kettlefish!
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: kettlefish on May 16, 2015, 10:45:32 PM
The final hours of the Carcassonne Shoppe before it close:

https://www.facebook.com/CarcassonneShoppe/posts/818189738264662 (https://www.facebook.com/CarcassonneShoppe/posts/818189738264662)

http://www.carcassonneshoppe.com/ (http://www.carcassonneshoppe.com/)
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: Safari on May 18, 2015, 06:05:39 PM
I guess that's it with the Carcassonneshoppe. :( At least the website isn't available any more. :(
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: Whaleyland on May 19, 2015, 12:29:28 AM
 :( :( :( :'(
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: kettlefish on May 19, 2015, 08:07:39 AM
yes it is very sad for our community - no CarcassonneShoppe anymore...  :'(
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: ooh_jim on May 19, 2015, 02:21:33 PM
And to think. All of those precious clear meeples sat there doing nothing  :'(
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: Carcatronn on May 19, 2015, 05:39:20 PM
HiG has to respond to me at some point about the clear meeple. I'll make a post if/when they do. It is sad to see the website pulled though  :'(
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: danisthirty on May 20, 2015, 09:04:33 AM
HiG has to respond to me at some point about the clear meeple. I'll make a post if/when they do. It is sad to see the website pulled though  :'(

I'm sure there will be no shortage of people here waiting to buy them from you when you are eventually given the go-ahead. Please add me to pre-release waiting list!  :(y)
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: Guy on May 20, 2015, 09:27:38 AM
HiG has to respond to me at some point about the clear meeple. I'll make a post if/when they do. It is sad to see the website pulled though  :'(

I'm sure there will be no shortage of people here waiting to buy them from you when you are eventually given the go-ahead. Please add me to pre-release waiting list!  :(y)

Ditto. I occasionally go back to your teaser post with the picture to remind myself of their quality!
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: Rosco on May 20, 2015, 11:21:59 AM
I hope I am on the pre - order list already but if not then please add me. 
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: Whaleyland on August 28, 2015, 09:32:55 PM
Carcatronn, my in-laws were just looking through the boxes you sent with South Seas, Gold Rush, and the Winter Edition and they noticed the mini-expansions for the first two games attached to the boxes. Do you know if your copies of Winter Edition included the Gingerbread Man? If not, I'll go ahead and order it from Cundco before it disappears. Thanks for including the other two expansions. Since those both have only a single expansion each, I rather consider them a part of the base game (like The Scout for Hunters & Gatherers). Cheers!
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: Jéré on August 29, 2015, 02:38:51 AM

Carcatronn, my in-laws were just looking through the boxes you sent with South Seas, Gold Rush, and the Winter Edition and they noticed the mini-expansions for the first two games attached to the boxes. Do you know if your copies of Winter Edition included the Gingerbread Man? If not, I'll go ahead and order it from Cundco before it disappears. Thanks for including the other two expansions. Since those both have only a single expansion each, I rather consider them a part of the base game (like The Scout for Hunters & Gatherers). Cheers!

It should be pretty clear just by looking at the box.

For instance, this one contains the gingerbread man (otherwise it is not there).

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/29/521a4d26b91238a63ea327e09538e3d2.jpg)
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: Whaleyland on August 29, 2015, 04:03:06 AM
Yeah, the problem is I am not there to look at it and my in-laws are not very bright about things like this. I don't particularly trust them to find the little guy hiding on the cover. I had to walk them through, step-by-step, to pull the River III tiles from Big Box 5 and I have a feeling that what I'll eventually get are either the wrong tiles or slightly torn tiles. We'll see.
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: quevy on August 29, 2015, 04:30:41 AM
I want to remind you that the gingerbread man can be purchased from cundco only in the winter months.
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: jungleboy on August 29, 2015, 09:09:40 AM
I want to remind you that the gingerbread man can be purchased from cundco only in the winter months.

Really? That's quite charming.

But it's winter for whaleyland now!
Title: Re: Carcassonne Shoppe Closure
Post by: loki on August 29, 2015, 10:26:57 AM
I bought a second copy of the winter carcassonne last week ( for the tile backs to make an expansion) and was disappointed to see it did not come bundled with the gingerbread man  (my first copy had it included).  It is a bit dissapointing that you cannot always get the same thing in the box and have to be carfull checking them out before you buy.

Checking out all the local stores and the on-line stores it seems that just about everything in the old format is out of stock or heading that way.  If you have any gaps in your collection it seems (as Jean Luc Picard used to say when he needed to be transported off an exploding starship) "now would be a good time"