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C6 Z06 · 03-29-2009, 10:43 PM

A few days ago I went into my local BJ's Wholesale club (03/25/09) and bought 8 new Blu's.

Point of No Return
Collateral Damage
Above The Law
John Q
2010
Tango & Cash
The Wedding Singer
American History X

I've gotten some early before, but not this many at once and almost 2 weeks early. So far I have only watched John Q.

Johnny Vinyl · 03-29-2009, 10:49 PM

I suspect that your local BJ's made a HUGE error. Studios don't take kindly to having their product available prior to the release date.

John

Lucy Diamond · 03-29-2009, 11:28 PM

That's awesome dude. It's cool when good things happen.

I can remember...lemme see...I'm pretty sure it was June(ish) 1995 when my ex and I were working at Costco together...she sold a copy of The Lion King before street date. The member had found her way onto the loading bay and "appropriated" her copy from a sealed pallet.

Dude...someone from Disney called the warehouse in...like...an HOUR. My front end manager had to call the member and bribe them to come back and return it.

It can get pretty dramatic.

C6 Z06 · 03-29-2009, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucy Diamond

That's awesome dude. It's cool when good things happen.

I can remember...lemme see...I'm pretty sure it was June(ish) 1995 when my ex and I were working at Costco together...she sold a copy of The Lion King before street date. The member had found her way onto the loading bay and "appropriated" her copy from a sealed pallet.

Dude...someone from Disney called the warehouse in...like...an HOUR. My front end manager had to call the member and bribe them to come back and return it.

It can get pretty dramatic.

Ha ha, yes I know. Big fines! They (Warner) can have them back if they want untill release day..........................................opene d!!

Johnny Vinyl · 03-29-2009, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucy Diamond

That's awesome dude. It's cool when good things happen.

I can remember...lemme see...I'm pretty sure it was June(ish) 1995 when my ex and I were working at Costco together...she sold a copy of The Lion King before street date. The member had found her way onto the loading bay and "appropriated" her copy from a sealed pallet.

Dude...someone from Disney called the warehouse in...like...an HOUR. My front end manager had to call the member and bribe them to come back and return it.

It can get pretty dramatic.

Cool! I work at Costco! Been there for 10 years now!

John

Sky_Captain · 03-29-2009, 11:54 PM

I trust that you set fire to John Q after watching it. Horrible movie IMO.

HKMOVIESAREBEST · 03-29-2009, 11:54 PM

When you have a chance could you comment on PQ for Above The Law and American History X. I wanna pick them up but only if there is a big difference from the DVD.

DigitalfreakNYC · 03-30-2009, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Sky_Captain

I trust that you set fire to John Q after watching it. Horrible movie IMO.

Oh I COMPLETLEY agree. It was one of THE worst movies I've ever seen.

jw · 03-30-2009, 12:48 AM

I take it you have never ordered from the warner store

, Always 2-3 weeks early on the catalog titles

bone crusher · 03-30-2009, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by DigitalfreakNYC

Oh I COMPLETLEY agree. It was one of THE worst movies I've ever seen.

Not a horrible movie, but defintely not good for a Denzel movie. Wouldn't even consider buying it.

Rob J in WNY · 03-30-2009, 12:51 AM

Interestignly, a few days ago, I was at Best Buy and was surprised to see that they had a sale on American History X. Obviously, they had none on the shelf, but they had the little blue sale tag mounted to the shelf in the correct location for the BD. Price was $16.99. I asked a clerk if they had "any more," and not only did he check store inventory, but also all the local BBs - none had them. Little mix-up on BBs part, I guess.

that1guystudios · 03-30-2009, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jwbbud

I take it you have never ordered from the warner store

, Always 2-3 weeks early on the catalog titles

Is this really true? I'll order all Warner titles early if this is actually the case.
Let me know...I really haven't heard of this before!

jw · 03-30-2009, 12:59 AM

do you think I made it up?

lobo81865 · 03-30-2009, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Lucy Diamond

That's awesome dude. It's cool when good things happen.

I can remember...lemme see...I'm pretty sure it was June(ish) 1995 when my ex and I were working at Costco together...she sold a copy of The Lion King before street date. The member had found her way onto the loading bay and "appropriated" her copy from a sealed pallet.

Dude...someone from Disney called the warehouse in...like...an HOUR. My front end manager had to call the member and bribe them to come back and return it.

It can get pretty dramatic.

Disney does not play around when it comes to their products. They will sue at the drop of a hat if someone is guilty of copyright infringement too.

tbizzle · 03-30-2009, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by that1guypictures

Is this really true? I'll order all Warner titles early if this is actually the case.
Let me know...I really haven't heard of this before!

Man I hope that's true, I just pre-ordered from Warner for the first time and got 5 titles. Hopefully I see them early, I waited 6 weeks for my King Kong and Notebook from Tower and I had to ask for a refund (f**k Tower btw)

jw · 03-30-2009, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by lobo81865

Disney does not play around when it comes to their products. They will sue at the drop of a hat if someone is guilty of copyright infringement too.

copyright infringement and street date violations are 2 totally separate things

anyways I dont order there much but I got blow 2 weeks early and JFK three weeks early. Never rec'd Terminator SCC, OOS and cancelled it as i had to wait 4 weeks

lobo81865 · 03-30-2009, 01:10 AM

True. What I should have said is that Disney doesn't play around period.

Suntory_Times · 03-30-2009, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by lobo81865

Disney does not play around when it comes to their products. They will sue at the drop of a hat if someone is guilty of copyright infringement too.

Really, the pirates of the carribean films and most pixar film seem to make it onto the shelf a good week or two before the official release date where I live. I have another question, why should it matter if there sold early (giving that everyone just puts them out once they recieve them)?

jw · 03-30-2009, 01:15 AM

i believe her story involved Costco higher ups seeing the movie had sold, there is no way Disney had access to Costco's sales numbers within hours of purchase. Personally though I wouldnt have brought it back, now if she was actually on the loading dock and got a copy, all I can ask is where were the employees??

Johnny Vinyl · 03-30-2009, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by jwbbud

i believe her story involved Costco higher ups seeing the movie had sold, there is no way Disney had access to Costco's sales numbers within hours of purchase. Personally though I wouldnt have brought it back, now if she was actually on the loading dock and got a copy, all I can ask is where were the employees??

As a long-time Costco employee I can tell you that we take release dates very seriously. And yes, Costco has access through an option in their system that will tell anyone within minutes as to what has been sold on any given product they sell. If Warner, Disney, etc . were to do an audit (which I suppose would happen from time to time) this would be evident.

John

03-29-2009, 10:43 PM	#1
C6 Z06 Special Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Virginia 4K collection:427 Blu-ray collection:1695 Trading Score:18	Talk about an early release! A few days ago I went into my local BJ's Wholesale club (03/25/09) and bought 8 new Blu's. Point of No Return Collateral Damage Above The Law John Q 2010 Tango & Cash The Wedding Singer American History X I've gotten some early before, but not this many at once and almost 2 weeks early. So far I have only watched John Q. Last edited by C6 Z06; 03-29-2009 at 10:47 PM.

03-30-2009, 12:48 AM	#9
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	I take it you have never ordered from the warner store, Always 2-3 weeks early on the catalog titles

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03-29-2009, 10:49 PM	#2
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	I suspect that your local BJ's made a HUGE error. Studios don't take kindly to having their product available prior to the release date. John

03-29-2009, 11:28 PM	#3
Lucy Diamond Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Tomb of Annihilation 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:3	That's awesome dude. It's cool when good things happen. I can remember...lemme see...I'm pretty sure it was June(ish) 1995 when my ex and I were working at Costco together...she sold a copy of The Lion King before street date. The member had found her way onto the loading bay and "appropriated" her copy from a sealed pallet. Dude...someone from Disney called the warehouse in...like...an HOUR. My front end manager had to call the member and bribe them to come back and return it. It can get pretty dramatic.

03-29-2009, 11:54 PM	#6
Sky_Captain Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:17	I trust that you set fire to John Q after watching it. Horrible movie IMO.

03-29-2009, 11:54 PM	#7
HKMOVIESAREBEST Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:NJ Blu-ray collection:4 Trading Score:25	When you have a chance could you comment on PQ for Above The Law and American History X. I wanna pick them up but only if there is a big difference from the DVD.

03-30-2009, 12:51 AM	#11
Rob J in WNY Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:'Western' N.Y. State (MEMBER OF THE "ECPP")™ Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:486 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15	Interestignly, a few days ago, I was at Best Buy and was surprised to see that they had a sale on American History X. Obviously, they had none on the shelf, but they had the little blue sale tag mounted to the shelf in the correct location for the BD. Price was $16.99. I asked a clerk if they had "any more," and not only did he check store inventory, but also all the local BBs - none had them. Little mix-up on BBs part, I guess.

03-30-2009, 12:59 AM	#13
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	do you think I made it up?

03-30-2009, 01:10 AM	#17
lobo81865 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:562 Blu-ray collection:3659 DVD collection:3326 MA collection:1323 Digital collection:3018 iTunes collection:1551 Prime collection:950 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:102	True. What I should have said is that Disney doesn't play around period.

03-30-2009, 01:15 AM	#19
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	i believe her story involved Costco higher ups seeing the movie had sold, there is no way Disney had access to Costco's sales numbers within hours of purchase. Personally though I wouldnt have brought it back, now if she was actually on the loading dock and got a copy, all I can ask is where were the employees??

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