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Bates_Motel · 11-13-2015, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

I have to take pictures of my blu-rays and upload the pictures.

It looked like I had to read a bunch of stuff to have a comprehensive understanding of the rules, guidelines, bidding system and payment structure.

I have to worry about getting ripped off by unscrupulous buyers who apparently have most of the leverage when it comes to any kind of dispute--at least that's what I've heard.

That may not seem like a lot to a normal-functioning human being like yourself, but when you're as lazy and generally unproductive as I tend to be...it's a big deal.

And quite frankly the profit margin didn't seem that great when I scoped out what some of my Criterions were listed for there. I might be able to get a few bucks more, but I also have to pay a seller's feel...so the net result isn't always that much better there than it is here.

For every one of the Criterions I wanted to sell, there were at least a dozen already for sale on Ebay.

I often sell titles for MORE than what I pay for them at the B&N sale. I just sold a terrible Twilight Time blu-ray for $5 more than what it cost new + shipped, AND mine was open and used. I make a good profit on eBay, despite the seller's fees you keep bringing up. They aren't that much. Not to mention, when a DVD gets upgraded to blu, I can offset much of the cost of the upgrade by selling the DVD on there. But places like SecondSpin also give decent prices and reimburse for shipping.

darkness2918 · 11-13-2015, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by pedromvu

At how much you sell them?

I was thinking on selling here to avoid ebay fees, but seems Criterions don't sell that well on here, selling for $15 and with the high paypal fees I am getting for International payments and shipping I would end up at around $10 profit.

What I like on eBay is that you get special shipping price and can easily print the labels with free tracking.

I find Criterions sell very well on here. Ive sold more CC titles on here then I have on eBay.

Sifox211 · 11-13-2015, 09:33 AM

The other option is to sell via Amazon Marketplace - I offloaded a heap of Criterion DVDs that way. Their charges are in the same ball park as doing it via eBay/PayPal and you have the advantage of hooking into their existing listing, so it is really is a case of writing your description, setting you price and hitting enter!

Polaroid · 11-13-2015, 10:18 AM

Craigslist has no seller fees as well, I've never used though

filmmusic · 11-13-2015, 11:54 AM

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/topi...les/?p=4315649

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A member of the Criterion Forum posted a rumor that critic John Simon filmed an interview for Criterion for a double feature of Jan Troell's The Emigrants and The New Land. It is supposedly going to be released in February, so, if true, it'll be announced next week.

Combine this with this post 1 month ago:

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Originally Posted by pedromvu

Not sure if it has been discussed, but last week Criterion added a Liv Ullmann photo that appears to be for a new interview to their Instagram page.

chidecki · 11-13-2015, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Great avatar!

Sweet Smell of Success is one of my favorite Criterion titles.

I've been wanting to pick up TSSOS for the longest time, so the sale made me pull the trigger And speaking of trigger - I love Jane Greer

and Out of the Past .

Ray Jackson · 11-13-2015, 04:24 PM

I finished watching Kwaidan last night and it wasn't quite as good as I remember it being when i first saw it several years ago.

Definitely not scary at all--I wouldn't classify the individual stories as horror.

And not quite as visually impressive as I remembered.

But still a good watch and worth owning if you're a big Kobayashi fan.

Scottie · 11-13-2015, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

I finished watching Kwaidan last night and it wasn't quite as good as I remember it being when i first saw it several years ago.

Definitely not scary at all--I wouldn't classify the individual stories as horror.

And not quite as visually impressive as I remembered.

But still a good watch and worth owning if you're a big Kobayashi fan.

I watched it for the first time a few weeks ago to determine whether or not to purchase the Blu-ray. I think it's a visually appealing film, especially during the story of the earless man, but overall I didn't care for it.

ParaOK · 11-13-2015, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by pedromvu

At how much you sell them?

I was thinking on selling here to avoid ebay fees, but seems Criterions don't sell that well on here, selling for $15 and with the high paypal fees I am getting for International payments and shipping I would end up at around $10 profit.

What I like on eBay is that you get special shipping price and can easily print the labels with free tracking.

I usually sell my titles for $20 shipped. I typically only purchase titles during B&N sales, so I end up losing about $5 which isn't so bad. I just sell blind buys that I didn't like it or DVD's that are getting upgraded.

I agree with you on printing the labels. It's nice that you don't have to wait in line at the post office.

ShellOilJunior · 11-13-2015, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Polaroid

Craigslist has no seller fees as well, I've never used though

I'd never buy blu-rays from a site that lists casual encounters.

Polaroid · 11-13-2015, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

I'd never buy blu-rays from a site that lists casual encounters.

Yeah true... you'll go to pick up 120 Days of Sodom and end up getting the real life version... eek!

lordmorpheus72 · 11-13-2015, 05:22 PM

Well, got another 20% coupon in my email and I picked up My Own Private Idaho. Love Gus Van Sant.

The Great Owl · 11-13-2015, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Polaroid

Craigslist has no seller fees as well, I've never used though

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

I'd never buy blu-rays from a site that lists casual encounters.

I'd never look for women on a website that lists used laundry machines.

I have used Craigslist a couple of times in the past to sell gym equipment and some old graphic novels/comic books. I got decent money, but it was a pain in the neck to list the sales, to sift through the emails, and to arrange meetings with the buyers at a common location.

I know that a lot of people here on Blu-ray.com routinely sell discs on eBay or Craigslist, and I don't see how they have the fortitude to deal with all of that hassle. That's not for me.

I am fortunate to have a good used CD/DVD/Blu-ray place right down the street from me, and that's where I sold off the bulk of my DVD collection when I made the leap to Blu-ray. Had this particular used store not been around, though, I probably wouldn't have even bothered trying to sell. I probably would have just lovingly placed my old DVDs in a blanket in a wooden basket and set them afloat on the Chattahoochee River here in Atlanta so that they would float, like the baby Moses, until they were found by loving parents.

Namuhana · 11-13-2015, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by lordmorpheus72

Well, got another 20% coupon in my email do I picked up My Own Private Idaho. Love Gus Van Sant.

Yes. Yes you do.

SkyAntoine · 11-13-2015, 05:43 PM

B&N haul today...

[Show spoiler]

eBay shipment...

[Show spoiler]

bwcgrx · 11-13-2015, 06:02 PM

I Won the Barnes and Noble Ebay Criterion Mini Lottery!

Two copies of Zatoichi for $39.99 each and M.S. World Cinema $29.99

Don't hate me. I'll either sleep through or have my order canceled on the next half dozen too good to be true bargains.

If it is any consolation, I'm going to give a couple friends really nice Christmas gifts. If they are interested that is.

SkyAntoine · 11-13-2015, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bwcgrx

I Won the Barnes and Noble Ebay Criterion Mini Lottery!

Two copies of Zatoichi for $39.99 each and M.S. World Cinema $29.99

Don't hate me. I'll either sleep through or have my order canceled on the next half dozen too good to be true bargains.

If it is any consolation, I'm going to give a couple friends really nice Christmas gifts. If they are interested that is.

So you're the one...

Polaroid · 11-13-2015, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bwcgrx

I Won the Barnes and Noble Ebay Criterion Mini Lottery!

Two copies of Zatoichi for $39.99 each and M.S. World Cinema $29.99

Don't hate me. I'll either sleep through or have my order canceled on the next half dozen too good to be true bargains.

If it is any consolation, I'm going to give a couple friends really nice Christmas gifts. If they are interested that is.

Don't feel bad, I never did when I got lucky

enjoy!

octagon · 11-13-2015, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Polaroid

Don't feel bad, I never did when I got lucky

enjoy!

You're obviously not Catholic.

:rimshot:

Thank you, I'll be here all week, you're a wonderful crowd.

Polaroid · 11-13-2015, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by octagon

You're obviously not Catholic.

:rimshot:

Thank you, I'll be here all week, you're a wonderful crowd.

Well just think, the money he saved he can feed the needy...? like me, buy me Criterions to fill my hunger.

11-13-2015, 05:22 PM	#137132
lordmorpheus72 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Charleston, SC Home Theater Gallery:13 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:881 DVD collection:555 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:8	Well, got another 20% coupon in my email and I picked up My Own Private Idaho. Love Gus Van Sant. Last edited by lordmorpheus72; 11-15-2015 at 02:43 PM.

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11-13-2015, 09:33 AM	#137123
Sifox211 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2014 Location:Aberdeen 4K collection:193 Blu-ray collection:1901 DVD collection:503 Trading Score:8	The other option is to sell via Amazon Marketplace - I offloaded a heap of Criterion DVDs that way. Their charges are in the same ball park as doing it via eBay/PayPal and you have the advantage of hooking into their existing listing, so it is really is a case of writing your description, setting you price and hitting enter!

11-13-2015, 10:18 AM	#137124
Polaroid Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2013 Location:Norwich, UK	Craigslist has no seller fees as well, I've never used though

11-13-2015, 04:24 PM	#137127
Ray Jackson Blu-ray Duke Member since:Apr 2013 Location:The dark underbelly of Anytown, USA 4K collection:102 Blu-ray collection:455 DVD collection:9 Digital collection:74 Trading Score:183	I finished watching Kwaidan last night and it wasn't quite as good as I remember it being when i first saw it several years ago. Definitely not scary at all--I wouldn't classify the individual stories as horror. And not quite as visually impressive as I remembered. But still a good watch and worth owning if you're a big Kobayashi fan.

11-13-2015, 05:43 PM	#137135
SkyAntoine Special Member Member since:Mar 2013 Location:The Sticks, Kentucky Home Theater Gallery:45 4K collection:101 Blu-ray collection:2165 DVD collection:628 Trading Score:5	B&N haul today... [Show spoiler] eBay shipment... [Show spoiler]

11-13-2015, 06:02 PM	#137136
bwcgrx Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:NLR, AR 4K collection:220 Blu-ray collection:1602	I Won the Barnes and Noble Ebay Criterion Mini Lottery! Two copies of Zatoichi for $39.99 each and M.S. World Cinema $29.99 Don't hate me. I'll either sleep through or have my order canceled on the next half dozen too good to be true bargains. If it is any consolation, I'm going to give a couple friends really nice Christmas gifts. If they are interested that is.

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