The "They have it cheaper on Amazon.co.uk than Amazon Thread - Page 89 - Blu-ray Forum

thecardman23 · 07-17-2012, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rabbit

indeed!

got two titles from france, dispatched via luftpost, CP took over once landed on canadian soil. duty free

steelbook was dent free, props to the packaging

universal region free, debossed lettering, plain interior, external artwork and disc art makes up for it

holds 1 disc only, DC stored in clear envelope. AVTR program is region coded B,C, dvd counterparts are region deux, PAL. nice collector's set

very blu and colorful. hardshell mini book, detailed sully bust, neytiri film cell included. glossy outer box. set #00621/10000. links are for pre-orders, i wonder if the ship if made of real steel?

http://www.amazon.de/E-T-Außerirdische-Collector`s-Raumschiff-Amazon/dp/B008AHU9I8/ref=sr_1_4?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1342471898&sr=1-4
http://www.amazon.de/Redline-Steelbo.../dp/B008BXSFFA

got myself one of those nice Thing steelies coming too rabbit.

EastCoast · 07-17-2012, 03:42 PM

This seems way cheaper on the .uk than most places I could pick up the Canadian version here. Are there any differences in content between the versions?

DJ Matt · 07-17-2012, 04:30 PM

http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread....80#post5567180

zeze · 07-18-2012, 03:29 AM

Amazon UK is having a 2 for £10 sale on select blu-rays.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/b?_encoding=...rd_i=293962011

EastCoast · 07-18-2012, 12:20 PM

I am sure this has been discussed here previously, but can't put my finger on it.

Question is whether it is better to order more items in a single go or not, for purposes of avoiding the application of the import taxes. I've imported movies by mail from the US and a few things from Hong Kong and never had the duties applied, but would be interested in others' real life experiences with the UK.

For instance, I am looking at the Harry Potter 8-film collection and the Matrix Trilogy from the .uk. For shipping costs, I expect it would be better to order them together, but wasn't sure if the total value or the size of the package would be more/less likely to subject me to the duties.

Thanks.

Caesu · 07-18-2012, 03:48 PM

I wouldnt order multiple box sets in one order. The larger the box that they put it in, the greater the chance of duties being hit. Smaller packages slip by 99.9% of the time.

blurai · 07-18-2012, 11:05 PM

this wont help you but i do the opposite....i always order all at once and hope for the best....you tend to save money on shipping when you do that and considering how often i have gotten hit with duties i save more money overall because i dont pay as much for shipping.

I have had an item with one blu ray charged duties on while i have had much bigger packages slip by....its luck of the draw in the end

Steel Panther · 07-18-2012, 11:49 PM

You're all welcome.

The Big Bang Theory - Complete Season 1-5 (Exclusive to Amazon.co.uk) [Blu-ray][Region Free] - £52.49

£52.49 - Vat + Packaging/Shipping = £46.82

Grand Total: $74.02 CDN

Which is $14.82 per season.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Big-Bang...654942&sr=8-12

Caesu · 07-19-2012, 06:45 PM

Best price so far for Titanic 2D is through the UK though is 20th Century and I have no idea if it will be Region Free or not.

http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Titanic-Blu-ray/36397/

Sukuri · 07-19-2012, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeze

Amazon UK is having a 2 for £10 sale on select blu-rays.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/b?_encoding=...rd_i=293962011

Snagged When You're Strange and It Might Get Loud.

Thanks.

ilovedealsonmovies · 07-19-2012, 08:50 PM

7.50 for back to future

bdpf · 07-19-2012, 11:17 PM

Just ordered it, thanks. Also ordered Cleopatra. $25CAD for all 4 movies, not bad

umadbrah · 07-20-2012, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AC2011

This seems way cheaper on the .uk than most places I could pick up the Canadian version here. Are there any differences in content between the versions?

Yup.....

The UK has more! lol

I ordered two of the UK sets when they were 26 pounds.

rabbit · 07-20-2012, 07:24 PM

got 5ive titles from the UK, sent via royal mail, duty free, region coded B, get your azz to mars and buy a seiki

monsters is region free

steelbook was dent free, props to the packaging as usual

very red steelie

mini booklet of production notes included. the radar ad folds out to a mini poster.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Bourne-L.../dp/B008EHZWOU

umadbrah · 07-21-2012, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilovedealsonmovies

7.50 for back to future

glad I ordered it when I did. Price went back up!

thecardman23 · 07-21-2012, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by umadbrah

Yup.....

The UK has more! lol

I ordered two of the UK sets when they were 26 pounds.

Not always. Alot of the Universal releases tend to have no special features, but when their US counterparts come out the features are included. Examples of movies I have had to upgrade: Definitely Maybe & Almost Famous

umadbrah · 07-22-2012, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thecardman23

Not always. Alot of the Universal releases tend to have no special features, but when their US counterparts come out the features are included. Examples of movies I have had to upgrade: Definitely Maybe & Almost Famous

He was referring specifically about the Harry Potter set.

Steel Panther · 07-22-2012, 06:07 AM

Hugo 3D: $15.xx CDN Shipped.

umadbrah · 07-22-2012, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steel Panther

Hugo 3D: $15.xx CDN Shipped.

http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Hugo-3.../#RegionCoding

zeze · 07-23-2012, 02:16 PM

Spider-Man Trilogy dropped to £8.97 (before VAT is taken off).

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Spider-Man-T...A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

07-17-2012, 03:42 PM	#1762
EastCoast Expert Member Member since:Jun 2012 Location:New Brunswick, Canada Blu-ray collection:116 Trading Score:11	Harry Potter 8-movie collection This seems way cheaper on the .uk than most places I could pick up the Canadian version here. Are there any differences in content between the versions?

07-18-2012, 03:29 AM	#1764
zeze Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Blu-ray collection:1360 DVD collection:72 PS3 collection:140 Trading Score:1	Amazon UK is having a 2 for £10 sale on select blu-rays. http://www.amazon.co.uk/b?_encoding=...rd_i=293962011 My Top 5 Movies of All Time: 1. Forrest Gump 2. Back to the Future Part 1 & Back to the Future Part 2 3. Braveheart 4. Halloween (1978) 5. Ferris Bueller's Day Off

07-18-2012, 12:20 PM	#1765
EastCoast Expert Member Member since:Jun 2012 Location:New Brunswick, Canada Blu-ray collection:116 Trading Score:11	Canadian Import Taxes I am sure this has been discussed here previously, but can't put my finger on it. Question is whether it is better to order more items in a single go or not, for purposes of avoiding the application of the import taxes. I've imported movies by mail from the US and a few things from Hong Kong and never had the duties applied, but would be interested in others' real life experiences with the UK. For instance, I am looking at the Harry Potter 8-film collection and the Matrix Trilogy from the .uk. For shipping costs, I expect it would be better to order them together, but wasn't sure if the total value or the size of the package would be more/less likely to subject me to the duties. Thanks.

07-18-2012, 11:05 PM	#1767
blurai Special Member Member since:Apr 2009	this wont help you but i do the opposite....i always order all at once and hope for the best....you tend to save money on shipping when you do that and considering how often i have gotten hit with duties i save more money overall because i dont pay as much for shipping. I have had an item with one blu ray charged duties on while i have had much bigger packages slip by....its luck of the draw in the end Online Collection: http://www.invelos.com/dvdcollection.aspx/arock99

07-18-2012, 11:49 PM	#1768
Steel Panther Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Ontario, Canada Blu-ray collection:603 DVD collection:18 Trading Score:15	Amazon.Co.Uk "EXCLUSIVE" You're all welcome. The Big Bang Theory - Complete Season 1-5 (Exclusive to Amazon.co.uk) [Blu-ray][Region Free] - £52.49 £52.49 - Vat + Packaging/Shipping = £46.82 Grand Total: $74.02 CDN Which is $14.82 per season. http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Big-Bang...654942&sr=8-12 TV: LG42LM6200 3DTV / Panasonic Viera TC-P50UT50 Blu Ray Player: Seiki BD 660 / Sony BDP-S590 HTPC: Running Ubuntu w/ XBMC Consoles: Wii / Xbox 360 -I swear, I'm so pissed off at my mom. As soon as she's of age, I'm putting her in a home.

07-17-2012, 04:30 PM	#1763
DJ Matt Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Longueuil, Qc, Canada Blu-ray collection:253 PS3 collection:13 PS3 reviews:1	http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread....80#post5567180

07-18-2012, 03:48 PM	#1766
Caesu Expert Member Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray collection:532 Blu-ray reviews:10	I wouldnt order multiple box sets in one order. The larger the box that they put it in, the greater the chance of duties being hit. Smaller packages slip by 99.9% of the time.

07-19-2012, 06:45 PM	#1769
Caesu Expert Member Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray collection:532 Blu-ray reviews:10	Best price so far for Titanic 2D is through the UK though is 20th Century and I have no idea if it will be Region Free or not. http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Titanic-Blu-ray/36397/

07-19-2012, 08:50 PM	#1771
ilovedealsonmovies Expert Member Member since:Jun 2011 Location:vancouver Blu-ray collection:123 PS3 collection:2	7.50 for back to future

07-19-2012, 11:17 PM	#1772
bdpf Senior Member Member since:Feb 2011 Location:Toronto, Canada Home Theater Gallery:7 Trading Score:54	Just ordered it, thanks. Also ordered Cleopatra. $25CAD for all 4 movies, not bad My trading thread

07-22-2012, 06:07 AM	#1778
Steel Panther Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Ontario, Canada Blu-ray collection:603 DVD collection:18 Trading Score:15	Hugo 3D: $15.xx CDN Shipped. TV: LG42LM6200 3DTV / Panasonic Viera TC-P50UT50 Blu Ray Player: Seiki BD 660 / Sony BDP-S590 HTPC: Running Ubuntu w/ XBMC Consoles: Wii / Xbox 360 -I swear, I'm so pissed off at my mom. As soon as she's of age, I'm putting her in a home.

07-23-2012, 02:16 PM	#1780
zeze Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Blu-ray collection:1360 DVD collection:72 PS3 collection:140 Trading Score:1	Spider-Man Trilogy dropped to £8.97 (before VAT is taken off). http://www.amazon.co.uk/Spider-Man-T...A3P5ROKL5A1OLE My Top 5 Movies of All Time: 1. Forrest Gump 2. Back to the Future Part 1 & Back to the Future Part 2 3. Braveheart 4. Halloween (1978) 5. Ferris Bueller's Day Off

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