Damages Season 1 Blu-Ray 9.98 GBP-Region Free - Blu-ray Forum

digitalbabe · 02-03-2010, 07:14 PM

About $19 ish shipped to US.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...pf_rd_i=468294

Enjoy!
DB

Sammy · 02-03-2010, 07:21 PM

Hmmm... That season was better than the second season and maybe even this one (only two episodes thus far).

Clark Kent · 02-03-2010, 07:22 PM

Obligatory note:

Yes, the UK version is identical to the U.S. release. Both are produced by Sony and region-free.

JediFonger · 02-03-2010, 11:17 PM

i assume it's fatter cases though =P

movieking · 02-04-2010, 12:30 PM

It's a great blind buy, IMO. I loved the first season, one of the best things on TV in a long time. Unfortunately, the second season wasn't as good, but I am holding out hope for the third season.

bookcase · 02-04-2010, 12:34 PM

I wish someone would release the second season on Blu-ray.

Clark Kent · 02-04-2010, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bookcase

I wish someone would release the second season on Blu-ray.

Sony has basically admitted sales for the first season were awful. They abandoned both Damages and Rescue Me on Blu-ray, making them orphan seasons.

bookcase · 02-04-2010, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clark Kent

Sony has basically admitted sales for the first season were awful. They abandoned both Damages and Rescue Me on Blu-ray, making them orphan seasons.

I wish they'd realize the price difference affects those sales. Follow Lionsgate, which releases Blu-rays the same as their DVD counterparts (e.g., Weeds), and maybe the BD sales will increase. As it happens, I will not own Damages: S2 -- I'll just rent it and call it a day.

JediFonger · 02-05-2010, 03:25 AM

ummm, because of the crazy prices? i mean UK's prices were more in line w/what it SHOULD be.

w/most TV seasons at around $1 or less per 43minute episode, Blu-Ray TV season paks are charging a premium or 2, 3+ and HBO is more like 4+ when newly released... OF COURSE NO ONE WILL BUY IT!

w/TV seasons heading towards .50 for 43min. episode, why should any1 pay that much more?

digitalbabe · 02-05-2010, 02:17 PM

OP here-recently studios said they would revert back to SD for some TV Shows, because of low sales for BD. It seems "Damages" was one of them-despite the fact that it's award-winning. Despite the fact that it's an excellent show, they completely mispriced these BD seasons. $15-$30 is the sweet spot, IMO (and sales reflect it-everytime seasons drop to that level, they fly off the shelves at Amazon, Best Buy,etc). Damages Season 1 was $55.99 when it was 1st sold. I purchased mine at $30 a few years ago, at J&R during a sale,and for me it was worth it. However, unless they have a lower price point initially, when the season is released, they'll keep running into the same thing. For certain shows I'll purchase the BD seasons, but the discrepancy between BD and SD prices needs to be reworked. Apparently the studios are reviewing their strategy,so hopefully the pricing will be in our favor going forward. Amazon UK still has a "Let me know once available" sign up link for Damages Season 2 in Blu, and I signed up just in case-if anything to show demand, but I am not holding my breath that it will actually be pressed. This is one of the best shows on TV, it's a real shame they botched up their BD strategy-I would have purchased all seasons.

JediFonger · 02-05-2010, 03:55 PM

i think they ran into the same thing regular DVDs!!!!

after all, HOW MANY trekkies bought TNG @$100+ lulz. i know some... but man... i wouldn't call it "flying off the shelves" =P.

i'm the hugest X-Files fan i know... but even i didn't buy Season 1 DVDs day1. i still waited it to drop under $20 to grab it.

Blahblehblah · 02-05-2010, 04:06 PM

Great.. now i have no excuse to pair this up with BSG: The Plan SB.. damn u amazon.co.uk to know how to intice me to buy stuff!!!!!!1111oneoneone

I agree with u DB.. the pricepoint on this season on amazon.ca/.com or any other website is pure ridiculous and Sony blames the poor sales to not release the 2nd season and beyond on BD.. gimme a break.

MrJoeKalel · 02-05-2010, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JediFonger

i assume it's fatter cases though =P

The US version also had a bigger than regular case.

gettodamoofies · 02-09-2010, 10:28 AM

Now even cheaper... £8.98

moweeis · 02-14-2010, 11:17 AM

Blurayspecs.co.uk shows the back cover if ppl are interested:

http://www.blurayspecs.co.uk/movie/1...es-season-1-uk

RobCA · 02-14-2010, 12:22 PM

I've never seen this show, but I've heard great things about it, and for $17.45 shipped, I couldn't resist. Thanks OP, and thanks to atexp80 for the heads-up about the new lower price!

Rob

Blahblehblah · 02-19-2010, 01:29 PM

Received mine and finished watching it. Shame i will have to declare season 2 and 3 deceased since it will not come on blu-ray. Mine came in a bit dented on the slip cover but asides that all else was fine.

Sony and other studios have to really stop being greedy and pricing things at ridiculous prices. This should be a relatively good hint where they should price things (i would say around $30-$35 excluding tax is about right).

Stop blaming consumers that don't sucker into your ridiculous pricing to not release a great series onto blu-ray! *end rant*

02-03-2010, 07:14 PM	#1
digitalbabe Senior Member Member since:May 2008 Location:USA BD Steels:74+ Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:424 Timezone GMT: -5	Damages Season 1 Blu-Ray 9.98 GBP-Region Free About $19 ish shipped to US. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...pf_rd_i=468294 Enjoy! DB

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02-03-2010, 07:21 PM	#2
Sammy Power Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Right next to Wineville, CA Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:199 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3 Timezone GMT: -8	Hmmm... That season was better than the second season and maybe even this one (only two episodes thus far).

02-03-2010, 07:22 PM	#3
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184 Timezone GMT: -5	Obligatory note: Yes, the UK version is identical to the U.S. release. Both are produced by Sony and region-free.

02-03-2010, 11:17 PM	#4
JediFonger Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2009 4K collection:248 Blu-ray collection:1350 DVD collection:144 Digital collection:1 Trading Score:47 Timezone GMT: -5	i assume it's fatter cases though =P

02-04-2010, 12:30 PM	#5
movieking Senior Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:216 DVD collection:39 Trading Score:14 Timezone GMT: -3.5	It's a great blind buy, IMO. I loved the first season, one of the best things on TV in a long time. Unfortunately, the second season wasn't as good, but I am holding out hope for the third season.

02-04-2010, 12:34 PM	#6
bookcase Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Boston, MA 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:155 iTunes collection:1207 Trading Score:2 Timezone GMT: -5	I wish someone would release the second season on Blu-ray.

02-05-2010, 03:25 AM	#9
JediFonger Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2009 4K collection:248 Blu-ray collection:1350 DVD collection:144 Digital collection:1 Trading Score:47 Timezone GMT: -5	ummm, because of the crazy prices? i mean UK's prices were more in line w/what it SHOULD be. w/most TV seasons at around $1 or less per 43minute episode, Blu-Ray TV season paks are charging a premium or 2, 3+ and HBO is more like 4+ when newly released... OF COURSE NO ONE WILL BUY IT! w/TV seasons heading towards .50 for 43min. episode, why should any1 pay that much more?

02-05-2010, 02:17 PM	#10
digitalbabe Senior Member Member since:May 2008 Location:USA BD Steels:74+ Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:424 Timezone GMT: -5	OP here-recently studios said they would revert back to SD for some TV Shows, because of low sales for BD. It seems "Damages" was one of them-despite the fact that it's award-winning. Despite the fact that it's an excellent show, they completely mispriced these BD seasons. $15-$30 is the sweet spot, IMO (and sales reflect it-everytime seasons drop to that level, they fly off the shelves at Amazon, Best Buy,etc). Damages Season 1 was $55.99 when it was 1st sold. I purchased mine at $30 a few years ago, at J&R during a sale,and for me it was worth it. However, unless they have a lower price point initially, when the season is released, they'll keep running into the same thing. For certain shows I'll purchase the BD seasons, but the discrepancy between BD and SD prices needs to be reworked. Apparently the studios are reviewing their strategy,so hopefully the pricing will be in our favor going forward. Amazon UK still has a "Let me know once available" sign up link for Damages Season 2 in Blu, and I signed up just in case-if anything to show demand, but I am not holding my breath that it will actually be pressed. This is one of the best shows on TV, it's a real shame they botched up their BD strategy-I would have purchased all seasons.

02-05-2010, 03:55 PM	#11
JediFonger Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2009 4K collection:248 Blu-ray collection:1350 DVD collection:144 Digital collection:1 Trading Score:47 Timezone GMT: -5	i think they ran into the same thing regular DVDs!!!! after all, HOW MANY trekkies bought TNG @$100+ lulz. i know some... but man... i wouldn't call it "flying off the shelves" =P. i'm the hugest X-Files fan i know... but even i didn't buy Season 1 DVDs day1. i still waited it to drop under $20 to grab it.

02-05-2010, 04:06 PM	#12
Blahblehblah Active Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Toronto Blu-ray collection:150 Timezone GMT: -5	Great.. now i have no excuse to pair this up with BSG: The Plan SB.. damn u amazon.co.uk to know how to intice me to buy stuff!!!!!!1111oneoneone I agree with u DB.. the pricepoint on this season on amazon.ca/.com or any other website is pure ridiculous and Sony blames the poor sales to not release the 2nd season and beyond on BD.. gimme a break.

02-09-2010, 10:28 AM	#14
gettodamoofies Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 Location:NSW, Australia 4K collection:609 Blu-ray collection:3162 DVD collection:125 Blu-ray reviews: 26 Trading Score:91 Timezone GMT: 10	Now even cheaper... £8.98

02-14-2010, 11:17 AM	#15
moweeis Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Timezone GMT: 0	Blurayspecs.co.uk shows the back cover if ppl are interested: http://www.blurayspecs.co.uk/movie/1...es-season-1-uk

02-14-2010, 12:22 PM	#16
RobCA Active Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Palm Springs, CA 4K collection:323 Blu-ray collection:701 DVD collection:118 Trading Score:5 Timezone GMT: -8	I've never seen this show, but I've heard great things about it, and for $17.45 shipped, I couldn't resist. Thanks OP, and thanks to atexp80 for the heads-up about the new lower price! Rob

02-19-2010, 01:29 PM	#17
Blahblehblah Active Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Toronto Blu-ray collection:150 Timezone GMT: -5	Received mine and finished watching it. Shame i will have to declare season 2 and 3 deceased since it will not come on blu-ray. Mine came in a bit dented on the slip cover but asides that all else was fine. Sony and other studios have to really stop being greedy and pricing things at ridiculous prices. This should be a relatively good hint where they should price things (i would say around $30-$35 excluding tax is about right). Stop blaming consumers that don't sucker into your ridiculous pricing to not release a great series onto blu-ray! end rant

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