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blkhrt · 01-15-2013, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by drbikeshorts

To Rome With Love was a film with some pretty mixed reviews, but I adored it.
Completely nuts and silly, but so genuine and endearing.
Same as Midnight in Paris

I've never seen Sleeper, but I'm fan of Woody Allen's so I think that'll be a blind-buy.

I have never seen Sleeper either, but I used to drive by the house all of the time. Maybe it is time I finally get around to watching it...

The Great Owl · 01-15-2013, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by drbikeshorts

Have you actually tried Cash Converters? I've never tried to sell any DVDs there, so I'm not sure. Honestly, 50 cents per DVD might okay if you've got a good amount to get rid of.
You could always try eBay. Sell them in bundles, perhaps.
I usually end up giving DVDs away to friends and family - they seem to have more value that way.
Let us know how you go...

I've recently sold over 100 of my DVDs at a used store down the street, because I can occasionally get up to four or five dollars for highly-sought-after movies. This is how I've financed a lot of my maniacal Blu-ray purchasing spree over the past couple of months, because most of my Blu-rays have been used purchases from the same store. So far, the DVDs that I've sold have all been movies that I've upgraded to Blu-ray or intent to upgrade at some point.

This is winding down, because most of the DVDs that I have left are the Criterion DVDs and movies that are not currently available as Blu-rays. Over time, though, my DVD collection will gradually continue to shrink as my Blu-ray collection continues to grow.

The Great Owl · 01-15-2013, 01:13 PM

Good news. The Léon Morin, Priest Blu-ray arrived at my doorstep last night, by way of a third-party Amazon seller that had it for $18. Since I already have Army of Shadows and Le Cercle Rouge in the format, my collection of Jean-Pierre Melville Criterion Blu-rays is complete until Criterion releases more of his films. I have DVDs of all the other Melville Criterions (as well as a non-Criterion copy of Un Flic).

I owned Léon Morin, Priest on DVD before selling it recently at the used store down the street in anticipation of the Blu purchase. I did not warm up to this movie as much as Melville's other films, but I found the discussions on religion in the film to be fascinating on a cerebral level, and had the sense that this movie will really shine with subsequent viewings. I am looking forward to revisiting this one over and over in the future. It's a trip to see Belmondo playing a different sort of role.

jcs913 · 01-15-2013, 01:41 PM

FYI: my local Best Buy is carrying The Man Who Knew too Much. The website, which is the same in-store, or tell them to match it, will be $24.99. They also have that $5 off for trading in some old DVD. $20 is not a bad price if your store carries it....

santasangria · 01-15-2013, 01:51 PM

Any predictions?

rkish · 01-15-2013, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by blkhrt

It seems like this is happening frequently with Criterion releases. The only time it has happened to me recently was with Brazil. I wonder if Amazon is having a hard time getting the discs from Criterion early enough. Regardless, it seems strange.

When something like this happened to me in the past (a long time ago) I sent them an email, just to let them know and not asking for anything, and they ended up giving me a $5 gift card. Good customer service is always a pleasant surprise.

Well...guess it depends on the phase of the moon and the "customer rep." that you are stuck with. I got the usual spiel and no renumeration or giftcard. Oh well...not surprised...it was worth a try.

[Show spoiler]

Scottie · 01-15-2013, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jcs913

FYI: my local Best Buy is carrying The Man Who Knew too Much. The website, which is the same in-store, or tell them to match it, will be $24.99. They also have that $5 off for trading in some old DVD. $20 is not a bad price if your store carries it....

Already planned on getting it there today!

The Great Owl · 01-15-2013, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jcs913

FYI: my local Best Buy is carrying The Man Who Knew too Much. The website, which is the same in-store, or tell them to match it, will be $24.99. They also have that $5 off for trading in some old DVD. $20 is not a bad price if your store carries it....

I took five DVDs to Best Buy the other day and the managers at the Customer Service Desk had no idea how to ring up the Upgrade & Save deal, so they simply gave me a $25 credit. I even specifically asked if I was supposed to use the $25 over five different store visits, but one manager told me that I could just use it all at once. I used it while buying the 12 Angry Men Blu-ray.

As much as I'd like to buy The Man Who Knew Too Much this week, I'm going to hold off on that movie for a while and make sure that I have enough cash to buy Ivan's Childhood sometime next week.

Scottie · 01-15-2013, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by santasangria

Any predictions?

Eclipse 38
Eraserhead
I Married A Witch
Le Samourai
Repo Man
Y Tu Mama Tambien

SpiderBaby · 01-15-2013, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by rkish

BFI ‏@BFI

Japanese master Nagisa Oshima, director of In the Realm of the Senses, has passed away aged 80. RIP

one of the best

blkhrt · 01-15-2013, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by rkish

Well...guess it depends on the phase of the moon and the "customer rep." that you are stuck with. I got the usual spiel and no renumeration or giftcard. Oh well...not surprised...it was worth a try.

[Show spoiler]

Oh well. As you say, it was worth a try.

ZooTv · 01-15-2013, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

Eclipse 38
Eraserhead
I Married A Witch
Le Samourai
Repo Man
Y Tu Mama Tambien

Yes!

Jayderek · 01-15-2013, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by santasangria

Any predictions?

Devil's Backbone
Band of Outsiders (blu upgrade)
Wild Strawberries (blu upgrade)

CusackstheMan · 01-15-2013, 03:21 PM

So I just paid the $25 to sign on as a B&N member. Anyone know when I will receive the $50 in coupons its website touts for becoming a member? Same time as I get my membership card?

Scottie · 01-15-2013, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CusackstheMan

So I just paid the $25 to sign on as a B&N member. Anyone know when I will receive the $50 in coupons its website touts for becoming a member? Same time as I get my membership card?

Yes.

The initial coupons that you get can also be accessed from here:

http://forum.dvdtalk.com/dvd-bargain...-part-2-a.html

As far as getting other coupons that you're entitled to, good luck with that. Hardly anyone gets coupons

CusackstheMan · 01-15-2013, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

Yes.

The initial coupons that you get can also be accessed from here:

http://forum.dvdtalk.com/dvd-bargain...-part-2-a.html

As far as getting other coupons that you're entitled to, good luck with that. Hardly anyone gets coupons

Thx.

Not too impressed with $8 off a $40 bluray though.

Scottie · 01-15-2013, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by CusackstheMan

Thx.

Not too impressed with $8 off a $40 bluray though.

You have to wait for sales. That's the only way to get them at a reasonable price - when they're $8 off of a 50% off Criterion.

broganreynik · 01-15-2013, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayderek

Devil's Backbone
Band of Outsiders (blu upgrade)
Wild Strawberries (blu upgrade)

I'm sure Devil's Backbone will be later, so it will get the spine number 666.

The Great Owl · 01-15-2013, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by CusackstheMan

So I just paid the $25 to sign on as a B&N member. Anyone know when I will receive the $50 in coupons its website touts for becoming a member? Same time as I get my membership card?

If I remember correctly, I got my email two or three weeks after buying the membership. I did not use all of the coupons, but a handful were great for Christmas time purchases.

I rocked out the "Buy Two, Get One Free" current sale a few days ago. Not a bad deal at all with Blu-rays.

Beta Man · 01-15-2013, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by CusackstheMan

Thx.

Not too impressed with $8 off a $40 bluray though.

That's the best one.......

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01-15-2013, 01:13 PM	#59603
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:922 Blu-ray collection:6031 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	Good news. The Léon Morin, Priest Blu-ray arrived at my doorstep last night, by way of a third-party Amazon seller that had it for $18. Since I already have Army of Shadows and Le Cercle Rouge in the format, my collection of Jean-Pierre Melville Criterion Blu-rays is complete until Criterion releases more of his films. I have DVDs of all the other Melville Criterions (as well as a non-Criterion copy of Un Flic). I owned Léon Morin, Priest on DVD before selling it recently at the used store down the street in anticipation of the Blu purchase. I did not warm up to this movie as much as Melville's other films, but I found the discussions on religion in the film to be fascinating on a cerebral level, and had the sense that this movie will really shine with subsequent viewings. I am looking forward to revisiting this one over and over in the future. It's a trip to see Belmondo playing a different sort of role.

01-15-2013, 01:41 PM	#59604
jcs913 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:577	FYI: my local Best Buy is carrying The Man Who Knew too Much. The website, which is the same in-store, or tell them to match it, will be $24.99. They also have that $5 off for trading in some old DVD. $20 is not a bad price if your store carries it....

01-15-2013, 01:51 PM	#59605
santasangria Active Member Member since:Feb 2011 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:338 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:2	Any predictions?

01-15-2013, 03:21 PM	#59614
CusackstheMan Member Member since:Jan 2011 Blu-ray collection:45	So I just paid the $25 to sign on as a B&N member. Anyone know when I will receive the $50 in coupons its website touts for becoming a member? Same time as I get my membership card?

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