DVDWorldUSA? - Blu-ray Forum

Steve290886 · 07-08-2011, 12:42 AM

Looking for some help/advice.

A workmate of mine lent me Say Anything... the other day and I absolutely loved it, had never seen it before.

I now want to add this to my collection and also let my fiance see it as I reckon she would like it too.

Its not out on Blu Ray in the UK so it looks like this may be my first ever import. I am a little wary being new to this side of things.

After I watched it I looked on the back of the case and it said Region A but played fine in my Sony S570. Looking on places like Amazon.com and a seller on ebay it says Region A locked. However, DVDWorldUSA have a version of it listed as region free:

http://www.dvdworldusa.com/shopexd.asp?id=70168

Does this mean no matter where I get it it will be region free?
Has anyone used DVDWorldUSA before?
Any extra charges ie. import fees etc?
Anywhere better to use instead?

Thanks for any help anyone can give me.

nekromantik · 07-08-2011, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve290886

Looking for some help/advice.

A workmate of mine lent me Say Anything... the other day and I absolutely loved it, had never seen it before.

I now want to add this to my collection and also let my fiance see it as I reckon she would like it too.

Its not out on Blu Ray in the UK so it looks like this may be my first ever import. I am a little wary being new to this side of things.

After I watched it I looked on the back of the case and it said Region A but played fine in my Sony S570. Looking on places like Amazon.com and a seller on ebay it says Region A locked. However, DVDWorldUSA have a version of it listed as region free:

http://www.dvdworldusa.com/shopexd.asp?id=70168

Does this mean no matter where I get it it will be region free?
Has anyone used DVDWorldUSA before?
Any extra charges ie. import fees etc?
Anywhere better to use instead?

Thanks for any help anyone can give me.

Planet Axel say its region free so it will be region free.

Axel test region codes on titles they sell so if your unsure check on their website.

gavinh2008 · 07-08-2011, 01:58 AM

I've used DVDWorldUSA quite a few times and they are reliable, though you're usually forced to pay a little more than asking price for postage costs.

kashif · 07-08-2011, 02:22 AM

Does this mean no matter where I get it it will be region free?
Yes sure.

Has anyone used DVDWorldUSA before?
Yes, they are reliable.

Any extra charges ie. import fees etc?
Not much, a little.

Anywhere better to use instead?
DVDworldusa is fine. I can also recommend Amazon or planetaxel or try Ebay UK as its possible that some seller selling it cheap.

Whenever u r in doubt just check the planetaxel and dvdworldusa site and believe what they mention about the region.

http://www.planetaxel.com/

I have US titles in my collection which are listed on Amazon and by marketplace sellers on Amazon and ebay as Region A Locked but infact they are region free or Region B compatible. So first check here on this site and if still in doubt check the sites I mentioned above. Never trust Ebay and Amazon sellers. For instance last night I ordered "A Matador's Mistress" from Amazon and on Amazon page it says Region 1: USA and Canada only but its Region Free in real as mentioned on this site. I am sure u know that BDs dont have region 1 or 2 and like that, its Region A,B,C so they just copy the info from the DVD version of the movie and if they are unsure they just write it as Region1. Hope this helps.

The Driver · 07-08-2011, 05:10 AM

DVDWorldUSA are good as are http://www.movietyme.comcatalog/ Tiny companies so small problems can be a bit of a hassle but they've been around for a while and deserve support.

You can also get it from Amazon http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0029XFN9Y/ for £14.60 shipped. They charge in UK£. No customs to worry about as long as the item (not postage) is below £18. You might find something else for around $10-$12 if you look.

Mind -Cusack fans- Better of Dead is coming to Blu-ray! http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00511N76C/

I want my 2 dollars!

Steve290886 · 07-08-2011, 07:07 AM

Thanks a lot for all the information you have given me, very helpful. Think I will give DVDWorldUSA a go and see how I get on

BigNickUK · 07-08-2011, 08:38 AM

Steve use this site to check all the region free blu rays, its accurate and is updated regularly.

http://bluray.liesinc.net/

Steve290886 · 07-08-2011, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigNickUK

Steve use this site to check all the region free blu rays, its accurate and is updated regularly.

http://bluray.liesinc.net/

Thanks for that - have added to my favourites. Went ahead and ordered it

Taat · 07-08-2011, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve290886

Thanks a lot for all the information you have given me, very helpful. Think I will give DVDWorldUSA a go and see how I get on

They are excellent Steve I have used them about m15 times and they are really reliable.

Steve290886 · 07-08-2011, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taat

They are excellent Steve I have used them about m15 times and they are really reliable.

Thanks for posting - puts your mind at rest more when you hear good things

gavinh2008 · 07-08-2011, 03:19 PM

Just a little thing, I ordered "Red Riding Hood" and "Gnomeo and Juliet" from them on June 16th, posted June 20th and arrived June 25th. Not that bad considering they're American Blu-rays with no customs charges

Might be faster for you though, they've been faster than that before, it varies.

Steve290886 · 07-08-2011, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gavinh2008

Just a little thing, I ordered "Red Riding Hood" and "Gnomeo and Juliet" from them on June 16th, posted June 20th and arrived June 25th. Not that bad considering they're American Blu-rays with no customs charges

Might be faster for you though, they've been faster than that before, it varies.

Ah thats cool - still on "pending" status at the moment so will see what happens. Can't wait to get it and watch it again with the missus this time.

tom pain · 07-08-2011, 05:23 PM

I've used them a few times before. No complaints so far from me!

Craig666 · 07-08-2011, 06:29 PM

Was about to start a thrad on importing websites but will just add here.

I tend to use Amazon and Movietyme. Back in my DVD heyday, DVDPacific were great for cheap discs but the company changed hands and isn't good.

Can anyone recommend any other sites. Amazon have good prices but the P&P really adds up

blackwire · 07-08-2011, 06:44 PM

I haven't used dvdworldusa for a while, but they were always very reliable for me. I actually switched to them from movietyme, as I'd had a run of bad luck with them.

Also, I never got charged once on import fees etc.

richieb1971 · 07-09-2011, 11:59 AM

You won't get charged customs from DVDworldUSA. I don't know where they are shipped from but they are immune from customs. I bought The Ten Commandments from them which was £70 and it came without customs charges. That is easily over the customs limit. Mind you, £70 was over the odds in the first place, so its catch 22.

jambo_makaveli · 07-09-2011, 12:57 PM

http://Www.blubastard.com

Based in the uk, and sell American blu rays, so you get the title 2 days after ordering it usually. Customer service is great. Can be slightly pricey, but for me, an extra couple of pounds is nothing, as I stress out waiting for the postman day after day for a week and a half, lol.

geoffc · 07-09-2011, 01:39 PM

I've been using Planetaxel for the past twelve months - best company I've ever used for imports by some distance!

Steve290886 · 07-09-2011, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jambo_makaveli

http://Www.blubastard.com

Based in the uk, and sell American blu rays, so you get the title 2 days after ordering it usually. Customer service is great. Can be slightly pricey, but for me, an extra couple of pounds is nothing, as I stress out waiting for the postman day after day for a week and a half, lol.

First place I looked but unfortunately the don't stock the title I was after

Quote:

Originally Posted by geoffc

I've been using Planetaxel for the past twelve months - best company I've ever used for imports by some distance!

Yea heard good things about them too

DarchAmonNagar · 07-09-2011, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geoffc

I've been using Planetaxel for the past twelve months - best company I've ever used for imports by some distance!

I use them all the time now since playusa closed its doors. Its great not having to worry about custom charges

07-08-2011, 12:42 AM	#1
Steve290886 Expert Member Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Aberdeen, Scotland Blu-ray collection:38 Trading Score:8	DVDWorldUSA? Looking for some help/advice. A workmate of mine lent me Say Anything... the other day and I absolutely loved it, had never seen it before. I now want to add this to my collection and also let my fiance see it as I reckon she would like it too. Its not out on Blu Ray in the UK so it looks like this may be my first ever import. I am a little wary being new to this side of things. After I watched it I looked on the back of the case and it said Region A but played fine in my Sony S570. Looking on places like Amazon.com and a seller on ebay it says Region A locked. However, DVDWorldUSA have a version of it listed as region free: http://www.dvdworldusa.com/shopexd.asp?id=70168 Does this mean no matter where I get it it will be region free? Has anyone used DVDWorldUSA before? Any extra charges ie. import fees etc? Anywhere better to use instead? Thanks for any help anyone can give me.

07-08-2011, 02:22 AM	#4
kashif Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Dubai 4K collection:409 Blu-ray collection:845 DVD collection:3 Blu-ray reviews: 14 Trading Score:61	Does this mean no matter where I get it it will be region free? Yes sure. Has anyone used DVDWorldUSA before? Yes, they are reliable. Any extra charges ie. import fees etc? Not much, a little. Anywhere better to use instead? DVDworldusa is fine. I can also recommend Amazon or planetaxel or try Ebay UK as its possible that some seller selling it cheap. Whenever u r in doubt just check the planetaxel and dvdworldusa site and believe what they mention about the region. http://www.planetaxel.com/ I have US titles in my collection which are listed on Amazon and by marketplace sellers on Amazon and ebay as Region A Locked but infact they are region free or Region B compatible. So first check here on this site and if still in doubt check the sites I mentioned above. Never trust Ebay and Amazon sellers. For instance last night I ordered "A Matador's Mistress" from Amazon and on Amazon page it says Region 1: USA and Canada only but its Region Free in real as mentioned on this site. I am sure u know that BDs dont have region 1 or 2 and like that, its Region A,B,C so they just copy the info from the DVD version of the movie and if they are unsure they just write it as Region1. Hope this helps. Last edited by kashif; 07-08-2011 at 02:28 AM.

07-08-2011, 01:58 AM	#3
gavinh2008 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Gateshead, UK Home Theater Gallery:13 4K collection:99 Blu-ray collection:1257 DVD collection:72 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:9	I've used DVDWorldUSA quite a few times and they are reliable, though you're usually forced to pay a little more than asking price for postage costs.

07-08-2011, 05:10 AM	#5
The Driver Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2009 Location:UK Trading Score:1	DVDWorldUSA are good as are http://www.movietyme.comcatalog/ Tiny companies so small problems can be a bit of a hassle but they've been around for a while and deserve support. You can also get it from Amazon http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0029XFN9Y/ for £14.60 shipped. They charge in UK£. No customs to worry about as long as the item (not postage) is below £18. You might find something else for around $10-$12 if you look. Mind -Cusack fans- Better of Dead is coming to Blu-ray! http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00511N76C/ I want my 2 dollars!

07-08-2011, 07:07 AM	#6
Steve290886 Expert Member Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Aberdeen, Scotland Blu-ray collection:38 Trading Score:8	Thanks a lot for all the information you have given me, very helpful. Think I will give DVDWorldUSA a go and see how I get on

07-08-2011, 08:38 AM	#7
BigNickUK Moderator Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Leek, Staffordshire 4K collection:1347 Blu-ray collection:5200 DVD collection:64 Blu-ray reviews: 40 Trading Score:3	Steve use this site to check all the region free blu rays, its accurate and is updated regularly. http://bluray.liesinc.net/

07-08-2011, 03:19 PM	#11
gavinh2008 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Gateshead, UK Home Theater Gallery:13 4K collection:99 Blu-ray collection:1257 DVD collection:72 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:9	Just a little thing, I ordered "Red Riding Hood" and "Gnomeo and Juliet" from them on June 16th, posted June 20th and arrived June 25th. Not that bad considering they're American Blu-rays with no customs charges Might be faster for you though, they've been faster than that before, it varies.

07-08-2011, 05:23 PM	#13
tom pain Senior Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Cardiff Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:247	I've used them a few times before. No complaints so far from me!

07-08-2011, 06:29 PM	#14
Craig666 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2010	Was about to start a thrad on importing websites but will just add here. I tend to use Amazon and Movietyme. Back in my DVD heyday, DVDPacific were great for cheap discs but the company changed hands and isn't good. Can anyone recommend any other sites. Amazon have good prices but the P&P really adds up

07-08-2011, 06:44 PM	#15
blackwire New Member Member since:Nov 2009 Blu-ray collection:103	I haven't used dvdworldusa for a while, but they were always very reliable for me. I actually switched to them from movietyme, as I'd had a run of bad luck with them. Also, I never got charged once on import fees etc.

07-09-2011, 11:59 AM	#16
richieb1971 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:706 Trading Score:16	You won't get charged customs from DVDworldUSA. I don't know where they are shipped from but they are immune from customs. I bought The Ten Commandments from them which was £70 and it came without customs charges. That is easily over the customs limit. Mind you, £70 was over the odds in the first place, so its catch 22.

07-09-2011, 12:57 PM	#17
jambo_makaveli Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Wales, via Scotland Blu-ray collection:120 Trading Score:1	http://Www.blubastard.com Based in the uk, and sell American blu rays, so you get the title 2 days after ordering it usually. Customer service is great. Can be slightly pricey, but for me, an extra couple of pounds is nothing, as I stress out waiting for the postman day after day for a week and a half, lol.

07-09-2011, 01:39 PM	#18
geoffc Senior Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:UK	I've been using Planetaxel for the past twelve months - best company I've ever used for imports by some distance!

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