Momox CDs

[Dave2002]

I really don't know what happened at Amazon - the Marriner MoF "as advertised" had completely different details in text from what I wanted, and the image didn't look right either. So I tried to cancel the order anyway.
However it seems that the cancellation was initiated but didn't actually happen. However today a copy of the complete MoF came through our letterbox, and apart from the lack of the booklet, and a slightly damaged jewel case, it seems to have the original Philips set with the CDs in reasonable condition - and at under a tenner - seems almost a bargain which I will look forward to listening to later. I don't even know if it came from Momox as it was one of the various "new and used" items on the Am.uk website.

It would be nice to get the booklet, but just having the CDs is certainly what I was hoping for. If this turns out well, I should look for the other Marriner Mozart operas later.

[Dave2002]

Having heard that highlights CD I'd certainly be interested in other Marriner Mozart operas - a couple of which were rated even more highly by some reviewers/commentators, though I don't want to have to pay very high prices for them, or low prices but with a "gold plated" shipping cost from far flung corners of the world. I'll keep my eyes open.

[Pulcinella]

Yesterday I put on a charity shop CD - of highlights from Marriage of Figaro - conducted by Neville Marriner. I was so taken with it that I looked to see if there are any CDs available - but sadly very few. I did find one version - which may or may not be the same - from Momox advertised on Amazon, so I've ordered that.

Typically - Amazon fashion - another "New" supplier led to a completely different version by Keilberth.

There may be some Mozart operas in CD versions conducted by Marriner on eBay - otherwise the dreaded downloads and/or streaming seem to have completely obliterated any signs of the originals.

I hope that what eventually arrives will turn out to be "more or less" what I ordered - and at least it shouldn't cost a lot - around a tenner.

If it isn't, you could try for the top listed copy here, for £11:

https://www.discogs.com/sell/list?master_id=976358&format=CD

[Dave2002]

Yesterday I put on a charity shop CD - of highlights from Marriage of Figaro - conducted by Neville Marriner. I was so taken with it that I looked to see if there are any CDs available - but sadly very few. I did find one version - which may or may not be the same - from Momox advertised on Amazon, so I've ordered that.

Typically - Amazon fashion - another "New" supplier led to a completely different version by Keilberth.

There may be some Mozart operas in CD versions conducted by Marriner on eBay - otherwise the dreaded downloads and/or streaming seem to have completely obliterated any signs of the originals.

I hope that what eventually arrives will turn out to be "more or less" what I ordered - and at least it shouldn't cost a lot - around a tenner.

[MickyD]

Despite my earlier moans, I have to give credit where it is due to Momox...I found the 3CD Ciccolini set of Déodat de Séverac from them on offer at 11 pounds and it arrived today, new and sealed. I guess it's just pot luck with them.

[AuntDaisy]

... indeed so : I still order from both ; sometimes the quality is inadequate, but usually pretty good : the prices are attractive, and when things aren't right they're quick to reimburse. I can't really complain.

I was worried that Brexit might put a halt to their excellent CDs & Books after this post on their website a few years ago... But, mercifully not.

[vinteuil]

momox and medimops are both parts of the same company.

... indeed so : I still order from both ; sometimes the quality is inadequate, but usually pretty good : the prices are attractive, and when things aren't right they're quick to reimburse. I can't really complain.

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[soileduk]

“I often order from medimops on the Brazilian river site’s marketplace”

momox and medimops are both parts of the same company.

[MickyD]

Agreed about the lack of quality control. I don't think it even occurs to Momox that booklets might be missing going by the number of times I've had that complaint with them.

[Petrushka]

Take a photo first of what you have got - might help you pursue a return claim if necessary. I've done this (added on edit: successfully cleaned discs) at least once in the past.

Try this Google search:

remove degraded foam from CD rom disc

You'll find numerous web pages on this topic.

On Edit: - sorry, now see you've decided to drop the matter - should have noticed that.....
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Judging from the state of the foam inserts (they were coffee brown and disintegrated at the slightest touch) they must have been there for 30 years or more as the CDs were issued in 1990. My guess is that the double jewel case had never been opened, certainly not by Momox who clearly have no quality control at all.

in view of the above, you can probably imagine the state of the CDs which were completely covered in a brown sticky mess. The playing surface is absolutely fine but the label surface on both discs is in such a bad state that even after a big clean up, I wouldn't have been happy to put them anywhere near my CD player. Better to just write off the loss and bin them.

[oliver sudden]

Never mind decrepit foam in discs I’ve just bought, I keep finding it in some of the discs that have been on my shelves for decades! Every so often I attack the shelves to try to do away with it completely, but I still keep finding more

I often order from medimops on the Brazilian river site’s marketplace. I tried ordering direct from their own website (partly because the postage was a bit less, partly because I really don’t like sending my hard-earned to the Brazilians) but found that when defective stuff came along their terms were a lot less favourable than the Brazilians offered. (Typically: a discount off my next purchase as opposed to ‘here is a full refund, don’t bother returning the CDs, sorry for the bother’.) So I reluctantly stopped ordering from them directly. As one would.

[Cockney Sparrow]

sorry to hear about your experience. I have received many discs from Momox and had no issues.
I would try soap and water, perhaps leaving the discs in a lukewarm mix for a few minutes. If some residue remains then repeat until it's all off. Then dry with a clean microfiber cloth. you've got nothing to lose .

Take a photo first of what you have got - might help you pursue a return claim if necessary. I've done this (added on edit: successfully cleaned discs) at least once in the past.

Try this Google search:

remove degraded foam from CD rom disc

You'll find numerous web pages on this topic.

On Edit: - sorry, now see you've decided to drop the matter - should have noticed that.....
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[Dave2002]

Not a pre-owned CD supplier, but a book supplier WoB.

One book which mrs D ordered from WoB was described as slightly less than perfect, having some writing by a previous user.

When it arrived it was indeed in almost perfect condition, having been signed by the author!

[richardfinegold]

I've decided that it's not worth the bother of trying to remove the sticky residue as it looks to be too deeply ingrained and consider it too risky to put into my CD player even after attempting a clean up.

The cost of the set hardly makes it worthwhile returning and I've reordered from elsewhere.

I will now be boycotting Momox.

sorry to hear about your experience. I have received many discs from Momox and had no issues.
I would try soap and water, perhaps leaving the discs in a lukewarm mix for a few minutes. If some residue remains then repeat until it's all off. Then dry with a clean microfiber cloth. you've got nothing to lose .

[Petrushka]

It's interesting to hear of someone else having a problem with Momox and your unfortunate episode of the foam inserts only reinforces my view that the discs are not checked before being put on sale and given a description of their condition. Unfortunately getting rid of the foam residue is tricky - what about applying Sellotape to the affected areas and then see if it will lift it off?

I've decided that it's not worth the bother of trying to remove the sticky residue as it looks to be too deeply ingrained and consider it too risky to put into my CD player even after attempting a clean up.

The cost of the set hardly makes it worthwhile returning and I've reordered from elsewhere.

I will now be boycotting Momox.