Band of Brothers £17.98 @ Amazon.co.uk - Blu-ray Forum

DeadSonBread · 10-15-2009, 05:08 AM

I just ordered Band of Brothers and Matrix Trilogy at amazon.co.uk

£22.98 for Band of Brothers is already a sick deal, so I'm in. It locked to region A and B, not compatible to region C.

also took Matrix Trilogy for £16.98.

When I checked out, I was charged only £19.98 for Band of Brothers.

Shipping is only £4.07

Total adds up to £41.03. It's just about CAD$70 shipped for 2 sets of nice blu-rays.

What do you think? If I buy these locally, they cost $115 + tax.

Link to Sale

thecardman23 · 10-15-2009, 05:26 AM

thats a fantastic deal for those two box sets. i paid just over $70 for the matrix alone.

hok007 · 10-15-2009, 04:45 PM

Are the SD extras on the UK version NTSC? (I.e., are they exactly the same encodings used for the US release?)

robb01 · 10-15-2009, 06:35 PM

Great price

Grubert · 11-11-2009, 07:31 AM

Down to £17.98. Amazing price.

digitalbabe · 11-12-2009, 01:14 AM

Part of "Christmas up to 70% off" offer.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/search/ref=sr_nr_p_n_binding_browse-b_1?rh=n%3A283926%2Cn%3A%21573404%2Cn%3A%214014610 11%2Cn%3A655852%2Cn%3A319743031%2Cp_n_binding_brow se-bin%3A383380011&bbn=319743031&ie=UTF8&qid=12579918 33&rnid=383379011

Blurayregioncodes.com a reliable site, confirms that the UK Blu set of BOB is region free (will play in Region A-US BD Players). I already have the BOB set, but shipping to the East Coast added roughly $6-7 to the price. If you order other items, your deals get better, as the shipping cost only increases marginally, for each item added.

You should be able to log in with your US Amazon info.

91 total items in this BD sale.

Also check out their regular TV box set area-there are some deals to be had.

**Please note-if you're not familiar, you do need a PAL & multi-region SD player (or BD player with this capability to play SD's from the UK).

Enjoy!
DB

snipend40 · 11-12-2009, 01:29 AM

Good fine. I really want the Matrix Trilogy on Blu-Ray and don't want to pay $60+ for the US version. Should I pounce on this deal (which would be roughly $27 USD) or wait for potential good black friday deals?

Reviews say that it is region free.

digitalbabe · 11-12-2009, 01:35 AM

Hi Snipend-If it helps-I *think* the Matrix listed at the UK site is the "Complete" edition, which was cheaper in the US, than the "Ultimate Ed" which is $60.49 at Amazon US. Note I am only going by the cover art on the UK site. Good Luck!

snipend40 · 11-12-2009, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by digitalbabe

Hi Snipend-If it helps-I *think* the Matrix listed at the UK site is the "Complete" edition, which was cheaper in the US, than the "Ultimate Ed" which is $60.49 at Amazon US. Note I am only going by the cover art on the UK site. Good Luck!

Yeah that is a good point, but I think once the Ultimate Trilogy came out, the Complete edition was discontinued in the US. I'm pretty sure that places only carry the Ultimate Edition now

oyboe · 11-12-2009, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snipend40

Yeah that is a good point, but I think once the Ultimate Trilogy came out, the Complete edition was discontinued in the US. I'm pretty sure that places only carry the Ultimate Edition now

The US edition also has the Animatrix and I believe a few more extras. But still the UK edition is about $20. Tempting.

digitalbabe · 11-12-2009, 01:57 AM

Hi Snipend-yes, I just wanted to point to that difference, in case you had your heart set on the Ultimate Ed-wouldn't want you to send me into "The Matrix", if you were sent the wrong one

oyboe · 11-12-2009, 02:04 AM

I put Matrix trilogy in my 'basket' and it came out to only UK 12.94!! But shipping to US is UKP 3.08. Though no tax. So total would be UKP 16.02, which is equivalent to $26.67 (exchange rate of 1.66). Tempting, but maybe I should wait and get the US version when it becomes cheaper??

snipend40 · 11-12-2009, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oyboe

I put Matrix trilogy in my 'basket' and it came out to only UK 12.94!! But shipping to US is UKP 3.08. Though no tax. So total would be UKP 16.02, which is equivalent to $26.67 (exchange rate of 1.66). Tempting, but maybe I should wait and get the US version when it becomes cheaper??

yeah I think I'm gonna get the US version, the sheer number of extra features plus HD animatrix is really nice. Let's hope that we can find a good deal somewhere

This is the top thing on my Black Friday wishlist.

ZedsDead · 11-12-2009, 02:47 AM

Thanks OP, finally pulled the trigger on Band of Brothers, not gonna get cheaper than that.

DeadByDawn · 11-12-2009, 02:57 AM

Awesome blu.

I bought mine for $38 last year from best buy. Still happy with that price.

ack_bak · 11-12-2009, 02:59 AM

Amazing series and a must own. Great price! Good find OP.

Nick4Blu_81 · 11-12-2009, 03:16 AM

Has anyone had luck with this playing in the US on a PS3 40gb?

digitalbabe · 11-12-2009, 03:24 AM

Nick, I just posted this at CAG, as well. Here you go:

Hi guys, OP here-

Basically here's how it works. And forgive me if you already know some of this.

Blu-Rays are coded for either Region A(US, Canada, Japan players), Region B (Europe) and C (other Asia, etc).

*Studios try to restrict access because of agreements, marketing, etc and thus will release a BD for a certain region A,B, or C.

*However, most BD's are actually "unlocked" (region free). The site I provided tells you which ones are "locked" (can't play it outside of a region, unless you have a region free BD player-some US models can be made so-see AVS and other forums). But the regular Region A US player cannot play Region B "locked" discs. Conversely, a Region B Player cannot play Region A discs.

This BOB Blu-Ray set, as well as many others will say "unlocked" which means you can play them on your US BD player, eventhough it was technically released for the UK (Region B).

So lets say you wanted to check if a BD from the UK is "locked"-visit blurayregioncodes.com and click "Region B". Scroll to the title and it will tell you.

Occasionally, the "extras" on a BD are encoded with PAL (UK format), and unless your US BD player can play PAL(not typical), you will not be able to play the extras. There are not many discs like that, in the grand scheme. The site is comprehensive, and whether you will be able to play extras encoded in PAL (SD not hi-def), will be noted in "notes" area. But if you can't find info on a certain title, check the AVSforum or BD Threads-someone is bound to be looking for the same info. Some BD players can be made to be region free (examples are Momitsu, some Curtis Mathes and LG BH200 (combo player now discontinued). The mod is usually just a simple remote hack, though there are sites that sell "modified players", at a hefty markup.

I hope this helps-please feel free to ask any questions. I have a few players that are region free (LG BH200) for BD and SD. But before that I always checked the site above, so I wouldn't end up with coasters (ha!).

G'Night!
DB

toef · 11-12-2009, 04:00 AM

Since the UK is ahead of us by 5 hours, I'm going to wait until 2am and see if the US Amazon makes a similar deal.

I doubt it, but I can hope, right?

snipend40 · 11-12-2009, 04:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toefer

Since the UK is ahead of us by 5 hours, I'm going to wait until 2am and see if the US Amazon makes a similar deal.

I doubt it, but I can hope, right?

That. Would. Be. Awesome.

10-15-2009, 05:08 AM	#1
DeadSonBread Active Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Toronto Blu-ray collection:74 Timezone GMT: -5	Band of Brothers £17.98 @ Amazon.co.uk I just ordered Band of Brothers and Matrix Trilogy at amazon.co.uk £22.98 for Band of Brothers is already a sick deal, so I'm in. It locked to region A and B, not compatible to region C. also took Matrix Trilogy for £16.98. When I checked out, I was charged only £19.98 for Band of Brothers. Shipping is only £4.07 Total adds up to £41.03. It's just about CAD$70 shipped for 2 sets of nice blu-rays. What do you think? If I buy these locally, they cost $115 + tax. Link to Sale Last edited by jw; 11-24-2009 at 01:27 AM.

11-12-2009, 01:14 AM	#6
digitalbabe Senior Member Member since:May 2008 Location:USA BD Steels:74+ Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:424 Timezone GMT: -5	Band of Brothers Blu-Ray Complete Series $29+ S&H Amazon UK Part of "Christmas up to 70% off" offer. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/search/ref=sr_nr_p_n_binding_browse-b_1?rh=n%3A283926%2Cn%3A%21573404%2Cn%3A%214014610 11%2Cn%3A655852%2Cn%3A319743031%2Cp_n_binding_brow se-bin%3A383380011&bbn=319743031&ie=UTF8&qid=12579918 33&rnid=383379011 Blurayregioncodes.com a reliable site, confirms that the UK Blu set of BOB is region free (will play in Region A-US BD Players). I already have the BOB set, but shipping to the East Coast added roughly $6-7 to the price. If you order other items, your deals get better, as the shipping cost only increases marginally, for each item added. You should be able to log in with your US Amazon info. 91 total items in this BD sale. Also check out their regular TV box set area-there are some deals to be had. **Please note-if you're not familiar, you do need a PAL & multi-region SD player (or BD player with this capability to play SD's from the UK). Enjoy! DB

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10-15-2009, 05:26 AM	#2
thecardman23 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Toronto, Canada Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:1787 Blu-ray reviews:34 Trading Score:239 Timezone GMT: -5	thats a fantastic deal for those two box sets. i paid just over $70 for the matrix alone.

10-15-2009, 04:45 PM	#3
hok007 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Fairfax, VA 4K collection:28 Blu-ray collection:688 DVD collection:222 Timezone GMT: -5	Are the SD extras on the UK version NTSC? (I.e., are they exactly the same encodings used for the US release?)

10-15-2009, 06:35 PM	#4
robb01 Banned Member since:Oct 2008 Timezone GMT: 0	Great price

11-11-2009, 07:31 AM	#5
Grubert Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2006 Blu-ray collection:573 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2 Timezone GMT: 1	Down to £17.98. Amazing price.

11-12-2009, 01:29 AM	#7
snipend40 Member Member since:Nov 2009 Blu-ray collection:13 Timezone GMT: -6	Good fine. I really want the Matrix Trilogy on Blu-Ray and don't want to pay $60+ for the US version. Should I pounce on this deal (which would be roughly $27 USD) or wait for potential good black friday deals? Reviews say that it is region free.

11-12-2009, 01:35 AM	#8
digitalbabe Senior Member Member since:May 2008 Location:USA BD Steels:74+ Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:424 Timezone GMT: -5	Hi Snipend-If it helps-I think the Matrix listed at the UK site is the "Complete" edition, which was cheaper in the US, than the "Ultimate Ed" which is $60.49 at Amazon US. Note I am only going by the cover art on the UK site. Good Luck!

11-12-2009, 01:57 AM	#11
digitalbabe Senior Member Member since:May 2008 Location:USA BD Steels:74+ Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:424 Timezone GMT: -5	Hi Snipend-yes, I just wanted to point to that difference, in case you had your heart set on the Ultimate Ed-wouldn't want you to send me into "The Matrix", if you were sent the wrong one

11-12-2009, 02:04 AM	#12
oyboe Power Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Bleacher seats Blu-ray collection:1008 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:4 Timezone GMT: -8	I put Matrix trilogy in my 'basket' and it came out to only UK 12.94!! But shipping to US is UKP 3.08. Though no tax. So total would be UKP 16.02, which is equivalent to $26.67 (exchange rate of 1.66). Tempting, but maybe I should wait and get the US version when it becomes cheaper??

11-12-2009, 02:47 AM	#14
ZedsDead Senior Member Member since:Jul 2009 Home Theater Gallery:28 Blu-ray collection:94 Timezone GMT: 0	Thanks OP, finally pulled the trigger on Band of Brothers, not gonna get cheaper than that.

11-12-2009, 02:57 AM	#15
DeadByDawn Active Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Connecticut Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:516 Timezone GMT: -5	Awesome blu. I bought mine for $38 last year from best buy. Still happy with that price.

11-12-2009, 02:59 AM	#16
ack_bak Power Member Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:181 Timezone GMT: -7	Amazing series and a must own. Great price! Good find OP.

11-12-2009, 03:16 AM	#17
Nick4Blu_81 Special Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Salem, Oregon Blu-ray collection:585 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:15 Timezone GMT: -8	Has anyone had luck with this playing in the US on a PS3 40gb?

11-12-2009, 03:24 AM	#18
digitalbabe Senior Member Member since:May 2008 Location:USA BD Steels:74+ Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:424 Timezone GMT: -5	Nick, I just posted this at CAG, as well. Here you go: Hi guys, OP here- Basically here's how it works. And forgive me if you already know some of this. Blu-Rays are coded for either Region A(US, Canada, Japan players), Region B (Europe) and C (other Asia, etc). Studios try to restrict access because of agreements, marketing, etc and thus will release a BD for a certain region A,B, or C. However, most BD's are actually "unlocked" (region free). The site I provided tells you which ones are "locked" (can't play it outside of a region, unless you have a region free BD player-some US models can be made so-see AVS and other forums). But the regular Region A US player cannot play Region B "locked" discs. Conversely, a Region B Player cannot play Region A discs. This BOB Blu-Ray set, as well as many others will say "unlocked" which means you can play them on your US BD player, eventhough it was technically released for the UK (Region B). So lets say you wanted to check if a BD from the UK is "locked"-visit blurayregioncodes.com and click "Region B". Scroll to the title and it will tell you. Occasionally, the "extras" on a BD are encoded with PAL (UK format), and unless your US BD player can play PAL(not typical), you will not be able to play the extras. There are not many discs like that, in the grand scheme. The site is comprehensive, and whether you will be able to play extras encoded in PAL (SD not hi-def), will be noted in "notes" area. But if you can't find info on a certain title, check the AVSforum or BD Threads-someone is bound to be looking for the same info. Some BD players can be made to be region free (examples are Momitsu, some Curtis Mathes and LG BH200 (combo player now discontinued). The mod is usually just a simple remote hack, though there are sites that sell "modified players", at a hefty markup. I hope this helps-please feel free to ask any questions. I have a few players that are region free (LG BH200) for BD and SD. But before that I always checked the site above, so I wouldn't end up with coasters (ha!). G'Night! DB

11-12-2009, 04:00 AM	#19
toef Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2008 Location:Isla Nublar 4K collection:229 Blu-ray collection:545 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4 Timezone GMT: -5	Since the UK is ahead of us by 5 hours, I'm going to wait until 2am and see if the US Amazon makes a similar deal. I doubt it, but I can hope, right?

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