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p.1 #1 · *Updated* Holy Crap - Blu Offer

UPDATE:

Sigh... putting in a missing site ticket. I was expecting this, but deep down I was hoping it would go quick/smooth. The split payment (didn't know it was another $100 for indie hosting) might have messed things up.

Good thing I have lots of patience and don't need the site right away.

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Wow.

Because Lucy missed a blog post, bludomain had a sale going until 12:30AM on the 23rd of Nov.

$100 sites = 2 for 1 deal, and $400 sites were for $100.

I decided on Lucille Ann. I was against blu for a while, but was recently looking at their setup with the client section, and it really made me want a nice, all in one design and setup.

This sale put the nail in the coffin. I'm officially BLU (the waiting game begins, I can't imagine what it's going to be like with all the new users).

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Nov 23, 2008 at 05:32 AM

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Also, I would have posted sooner, but just found out (12:00AM Toronto time) and had to pick and purchase first! I don't know what time zone it's going by, so maybe some of you who were on the fence can still sign up?

Nov 23, 2008 at 05:34 AM

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p.1 #3 · *Updated* Holy Crap - Blu Offer

WHen you bought it, did it come up as $100 or $400 on the checkout?

Nov 23, 2008 at 05:47 AM

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p.1 #4 · *Updated* Holy Crap - Blu Offer

What you have to do is click the giant SALE button at the top of the $100 site section. It then gives you two options for hosting - which I kind of chose neither because I already have a host - but then you put your desired template in the Comments section of the Paypal order. Complete the $100 payment and it seems like what they do is email you a code or something to do the whole buying process again with the actual template.

So in short, it came up as $100.

Edit: clarified

Nov 23, 2008 at 05:50 AM

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p.1 #5 · *Updated* Holy Crap - Blu Offer

Mann... wish they had that when I bought my $400 site

Congrats on your new site.

Nov 23, 2008 at 07:18 AM

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p.1 #6 · *Updated* Holy Crap - Blu Offer

lol now everyones gonna have lucille ann.

Nov 23, 2008 at 10:12 AM

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p.1 #7 · *Updated* Holy Crap - Blu Offer

Everyone pretty much already has that site, can't imagine how many will pop up now.

Nov 23, 2008 at 03:18 PM

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p.1 #8 · *Updated* Holy Crap - Blu Offer

I thought about that when I was ordering. I remembered your thread Serg and tried to think of how many other people had Lucille Ann. I couldn't really think of too many, especially in my area (no one), and liked it the best. It was either that or George, but something about George turned me off.

Anyway, my paypal order has gone through, but no word about anything yet (only been 11 hours). I'll update the thread so everyone can see whether it's worth it in if they have sales in the future.

Nov 23, 2008 at 04:20 PM

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p.1 #9 · *Updated* Holy Crap - Blu Offer

The "sale" link on their website is still active ... the sale was suppose to end at 12:30am on the 23rd. Do you think they will process my order still?

Nov 23, 2008 at 04:26 PM

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p.1 #10 · *Updated* Holy Crap - Blu Offer

Where is this sale link again? I don't see it.

Nov 23, 2008 at 04:32 PM

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p.1 #11 · *Updated* Holy Crap - Blu Offer

It looks like it was removed right when I was posting ... oh well

Nov 23, 2008 at 04:34 PM

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p.1 #12 · *Updated* Holy Crap - Blu Offer

Nice!!

Nov 24, 2008 at 12:41 PM

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p.1 #13 · *Updated* Holy Crap - Blu Offer

Considering all the complaints, problems and issues I've heard about Bludomain over the last couple of years I wouldn't sign-up if they gave the things away!

Nov 24, 2008 at 12:51 PM

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PhotosByRDD wrote:
Considering all the complaints, problems and issues I've heard about Bludomain over the last couple of years I wouldn't sign-up if they gave the things away!

While their designs are nice and I really like my Lucille site, I'm still battling with them to fix the security issues. I guess with all these new users they're not going to get around to it anytime soon....

Alex

Nov 24, 2008 at 04:58 PM

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PhotosByRDD wrote:
Considering all the complaints, problems and issues I've heard about Bludomain over the last couple of years I wouldn't sign-up if they gave the things away!

No problems with either site (got 2 of them). They are fast to answer any questions I have.

Nov 24, 2008 at 05:12 PM

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p.1 #16 · *Updated* Holy Crap - Blu Offer

I was thinking about getting a site from these guys myself as my site is kinda...well...not very good.
I am a bit nervous due to the negative feedback but pound for pound they sites look great.
Do you think they will have another sale any time soon?

Cheers
BK

Nov 24, 2008 at 10:45 PM

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p.1 #17 · *Updated* Holy Crap - Blu Offer

I think the key to having a good experience with blu is hosting on your own. I did that and had my site up and running in less than 48 hours.

Nov 24, 2008 at 10:51 PM

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p.1 #18 · *Updated* Holy Crap - Blu Offer

Ah, bummer, got knicked a bit. With any sale, there is a one time fee of $100 to host on your own. I'm not sure if she (Aundrea, who emailed me) meant the lower price sort of sale, or just a transaction. Anyone else know if you pay $100 to host on your own every time?

Nov 24, 2008 at 11:54 PM

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p.1 #19 · *Updated* Holy Crap - Blu Offer

yeah, its true :-/

Nov 24, 2008 at 11:55 PM

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p.1 #20 · *Updated* Holy Crap - Blu Offer

You can't blame them. Their own hosting ads to their profits; sites hosted elsewhere ad to the workload. I gladly paid the $100 plus $100 deal and will probably pay another $200 to add the shopping cart even though I have a proofing section.

I'm debating being ready to upgrade instead if Lucy misses another blog post, but I'll probably stick with the one I have.

Nov 25, 2008 at 04:50 AM

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p.1 #21 · *Updated* Holy Crap - Blu Offer

No, I don't blame them. I had a quick read through the FAQ and around the site, and it wasn't ever mentioned that there's an extra $100 charge. It's still a good deal I think. I would have payed $500 for the same thing, so it's still $300 off. I'm glad Lucille Ann comes with a shopping cart, although I'm sure they'll add some option in the future for $200 or whatever.

Nov 25, 2008 at 12:48 PM


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