What is your Experience Buying CDs And Vinyl Directly From Artist Websites?

not the artistes I listen to and have bought their CDs. very prompt delivery times

Usually when I buy from an artist's website, what they're selling is currently available and I don't have to wait any longer for it than I otherwise would. Even if it's an advance order, I don't get it later than anybody else when it shows up, and sometimes it shows up earlier. Depending on the artist, they can sometimes throw in additional goodies if you buy right from them. 

The only problem with these is that if there is a defect, it can be more problematical to return, which is why I still buy a lot on Amazon. 

@larsman  I've been buying cds that appears to be in stock. There are comments on reddit indicating other folks have waited for months as well. 

It is perhaps possible that smaller artists are running the e-commerce side of things by themselves when they are not touring/on the road...not sure.

Usually when I buy from an artist's website, what they're selling is currently available and I don't have to wait any longer for it than I otherwise would. Even if it's an advance order, I don't get it later than anybody else when it shows up, and sometimes it shows up earlier. Depending on the artist, they can sometimes throw in additional goodies if you buy right from them. 

@deep_333 - interesting points; in fact, most of the artists who I buy stuff from via their websites ARE smaller artists who run that side of things themselves or with friends/associates. One of them even stuffs the CD or LP into the envelope herself, hand-addresses it, and mails it off complete with return address... 

I have bought CDs from artists sites without issue.  They can take longer for delivery and delivery charges are higher since there are no additional delivery charges on my prime account.  I pay full retail usually, the same as it is on Rhino. 

 My experiences have been good, and I always try to purchase this way to offer support. True,you won't get next day delivery ,but I don't mind . Artists I support this way include The Wood Brothers, Slaid Cleaves, Eilen Jewell, Amanda Platt....

I buy most of my physical media directly from artists. The majority through bandcamp (~750 purchases over 6 years), particularly on Bandcamp Fridays, when all proceeds go to the artists. On a few occasions also from artists independent websites.

For items in stock, it typically takes a week, maybe two (for overseas shipments). A few times, I have received a notification from the artists re being on tour. As with smaller artists' tours don't last for several years, it may take a week longer. No big deal.
I also frequently pre-order upcoming releases. That can take a while, say a few months, in one instance over a year. As I pre-order on a regular basis, it is a fun surprise when something arrives.

Never had a problem

Sometimes it’s the only way to get special pressings. I remember Radiohead released a dbl/45rpm of one of their albums only to  members of their fanclub.

I too like to support the artists whenever possible.  However I recently ordered some vinyl from a boutique label and it took at least a month to receive my purchase.  If you’re buying a gift like I was, plan very far in advance.  

I bought a clear vinyl version of "Middle Cyclone" from Neko's site years ago.

The few I have ever bought, and thats cds.I didn't have a,problem.But with anything there's a chance ,something might go wrong.

Only did this once but it was a very positive experience for me. I purchased the “Data Lords” CD directly from Maria Schneider’s website. Shipping was prompt and the quality of the product including liner notes was excellent. This was the only way to purchase this release and I would do it again in the future.

The only problem I've had was the poor shipping cartons LP's are sent in from Bandcamp. I emailed them asking if that had any spare covers to send me for the ones I received with crushed corners, and received no reply. Never again.

Bought quite a few of the classic Elton John LPs from his site and am very happy.