The Criterion Collection

[DetroitSquirreL]

Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

Just log into your account. I didn't receive an e-mail, but I have a 10 dollar credit I can't use, being Canadian and all. It's very thoughtful, but it's really not saving me a heck of a lot of cash.

thanks for the thought but, nothing in my account

[AreaUnderTheCurve]

Originally Posted by georgec

Serves me right for not sending in my Three Colors:White disc weeks ago.

I could have had $20 in credit to practically get a BD for free.

And WOW, shipping is expensive. $7.95 for one title? Not sure if I want to spend over $50.

Indeed. That makes the deal worthless in my view. Buying two items means I'm still paying that retarded shipping price.

[ShellOilJunior]

Do people have any idea how much it costs to ship from the States to countries besides Mexico and Canada?

I can see why Criterion doesn't offer international post.

I've tried to put together some deals on this site with people in Europe and international shipping costs put the kybosh on the deal (shipping cost more than the item's value).

[Yami]

Does anyone know if it's possible to buy a gift card outside of the US? I got the $10 account credit but I obviously won't be able to spend it but I thought converting it into a gift card would be simple enough but it wants a US shipping address for some reason!

[DetroitSquirreL]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Do people have any idea how much it costs to ship from the States to countries besides Mexico and Canada?

I can see why Criterion doesn't offer international post.

I've tried to put together some deals on this site with people in Europe and international shipping costs put the kybosh on the deal (shipping cost more than the item's value).

I bet it has something to do with them being region A locked....but on the other hand, Eureka / MoC ship worldwide.

[italy12]

Originally Posted by jason00

Well then I am an idiot, and wish I could unsend my email to Mulvaney

What did you say??

[Yami]

Does anyone know how I could use my credit to buy a gift certificate if I live outside the US?

[SlickDamian]

I'm going to preorder A Night to Remember from Amazon.com later today. I think I'm going to throw something else in the cart, if I can find a decent deal. I have no idea what to get though. Anyone have any suggestions, Criterion or otherwise? Region A please.

[BohemianGraham]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Do people have any idea how much it costs to ship from the States to countries besides Mexico and Canada?

I can see why Criterion doesn't offer international post.

I've tried to put together some deals on this site with people in Europe and international shipping costs put the kybosh on the deal (shipping cost more than the item's value).

Yeah, it's ridiculous for Canadian shipping too though:

UPS Worldwide Saver:
Flat rate of $19.95 for the first item, plus $3.95 for each additional item.

This rate covers trackable shipping by UPS Worldwide Saver only. It does not include any import taxes, customs duties, or brokerage fees levied by Canadian customs, which UPS collects from the recipient at the time of delivery. We have no way of determining what these fees may be, but you will be responsible for paying them in order to receive your items. Please check the box below to indicate that you agree to be responsible for paying any fees incurred once your shipment reaches Canada. As an alternative, we recommend in-Canada sellers like amazon.ca.

Basically the shipping negates the cost of the savings. I'll still end up paying for an item as if I had ordered it from Amazon.ca without the pre-order cheapo price.

I created my account to buy directly from them, but their shipping costs turned me off of that idea once I got an estimate (didn't know they were so high back in April 2011 when I made my account). I also use their site for collection tracking, and to get the newsletter. I usually buy from Amazon.com, or B&N. Sometimes I'll do Amazon.ca if I can jump in on the cheaper pre-order deals, or if I want an item ASAP.

[BohemianGraham]

Originally Posted by SlickDamian

I'm going to preorder A Night to Remember from Amazon.com later today. I think I'm going to throw something else in the cart, if I can find a decent deal. I have no idea what to get though. Anyone have any suggestions, Criterion or otherwise? Region A please.

Three Outlaw Samurai or Anatomy of a Murder.

[exolstice]

Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

Yeah, it's ridiculous for Canadian shipping too though:



Basically the shipping negates the cost of the savings. I'll still end up paying for an item as if I had ordered it from Amazon.ca without the pre-order cheapo price.

I created my account to buy directly from them, but their shipping costs turned me off of that idea once I got an estimate (didn't know they were so high back in April 2011 when I made my account). I also use their site for collection tracking, and to get the newsletter. I usually buy from Amazon.com, or B&N. Sometimes I'll do Amazon.ca if I can jump in on the cheaper pre-order deals, or if I want an item ASAP.

Also, UPS likes charging their fees based on a percentage of what they think the package is worth. So if you buy something for $10 that has a MSRP of $100 they will charge you as if it was worth $100. I would never use UPS for anything. I once bought a lot of used video games for $10 on eBay and they tried to charge me $75 for brokerage fees! I had to refuse delivery and abandon the package which they then told me they would resell. I hate them so much.

[italy12]

Originally Posted by AreaUnderTheCurve

Indeed. That makes the deal worthless in my view. Buying two items means I'm still paying that retarded shipping price.

You could add a $10 GC to bring the toal above $50. You get the $10 back, and you don't have to pay shipping. It's a win win.

[AgentOrange]

Originally Posted by exolstice

Also, UPS likes charging their fees based on a percentage of what they think the package is worth. So if you buy something for $10 that has a MSRP of $100 they will charge you as if it was worth $100. I would never use UPS for anything. I once bought a lot of used video games for $10 on eBay and they tried to charge me $75 for brokerage fees! I had to refuse delivery and abandon the package which they then told me they would resell. I hate them so much.

Don't know the story about the $75 "brokerage fees", but UPS wants the value of your package for insurance purposes. Insurance is included for UPS shipping, whereas it's not necessarily included with other shippers unless you pay extra for it. Obviously the rate is going to change because the value that is being insured changes (not saying it's a good deal or not, just saying that's why they want the value of the package).

[AgentOrange]

Originally Posted by AreaUnderTheCurve

Indeed. That makes the deal worthless in my view. Buying two items means I'm still paying that retarded shipping price.

Solution. Buy 3 items.

[Hendershot737]

Criterion sure knows how to make a man (or woman) feel loved on this Valentine's day...

I'm wondering if they'll let us score the Anatomy of a Murder & World on a Wire. I hope so!

[rkish]

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

In Criterion's defense they are a larger company with more to lose. MoC willfully ignore their own "for sale only in the UK & Ireland" restriction and I love 'em for it, but I imagine they are hustling for any sale they can get. Criterion have always stuck to the North American market exclusively and without exception.

Now send me a coupon you slags.

LOL...Thanks Joe! I was having a crappy morning...got a server that's eating my lunch right now and a laugh is helping to dull the pain!

[rkish]

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

I'm wondering if I should take the opportunity tomorrow and buy the Naruse set. I don't know anything about the films, but just from the descriptions I've read and the info on Criterion's site, I'm really interested.

And..I'm assuming 'in-stock' Blu-rays means no pre-orders at a discount, right?

Depending on your location, patience, and need to have it now...you might want to wait. There is always the B & N 50% sale (all Criterions) in a few months, which I'm waiting for as well. I'm told that there should be a B & N 50% off all DVDs, which would work well for Eclipse sets as well. As tempting as the 50% off at Criterion.com might be...the shipping costs kind of nullify the deal for me.

BUY this set (at some point) at any cost, as it's a great set of films.

Does anyone here (like our friend Italy12) have any info about that 50% off DVD sale at this point?

[rkish]

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

You guys mean the $10? It's not a coupon, it's credit already placed into your account... kind of like if you have already redeemed a gift-certificate.

Interesting...I have an account with Criterion and a list of "My Criterion" discs...no wishlist, but I get their emails. I wonder what qualified youse guys for a $10 credit?

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by rkish

Interesting...I have an account with Criterion and a list of "My Criterion" discs...no wishlist, but I get their emails. I wonder what qualified youse guys for a $10 credit?

Some people believe one has to do the FB thing...

I haven't received the credit...

[AgentOrange]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Some people believe one has to do the FB thing...

Nope. I don't even have a facebook account, but I added titles to "my collection" including adding a wishlist. It seems to be either just adding titles to your collection on Criterion.com or adding titles to their wishlist.