The Criterion Collection

[dvining]

Originally Posted by dkelly26666

I never much use those sales. I pretty much buy the ones I want when they are first released.

One year, I wanted to get in on the spirit of all that, and ordered two titles being released that July during the sale from Barnes and Noble. By the time I paid the 'half off' plus shipping, it was MORE for the titles than I'd pay any other time from Amazon as a Prime member. Plus, I usually got the titles from Amazon by the release date (with free shipping) at around 33 % off MSRP at any given time. B & N didn't ship either title until AFTER the release date, and I got them well after. They shipped slower, too, instead of Prime's two day shipping. I wound up paying 62 dollars for two titles during that sale that, any other time, would have cost me 56 dollars from Prime, with two day shipping (I got those over a week past release date).

So, I've just never seen the need to bother with those sales, since. Anyone else who enjoys them, I'm happy for you. Also, I'll add that, during the sale, Amazon often price matches B&N on many titles, as well. Then, they're way less with out shipping, and you get them much sooner.

Free shipping over their minimum plus no sales tax, and the $50 credit after $500 in purchases (essentially 10% cash back)?

It's the only way I buy Criterion discs anymore.

[sniffodor]

Originally Posted by TheArgentinian

Has Criterion ever released a Sony Pictures Classics film?

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Criterion have released a few films from SPC including The Devil's Backbone, Crumb, All About My Mother, and Vanya on 42nd St.

Interesting how there are so few. The ones mentioned (besides Crumb and All about my mother) are found in sets too.

add:

Women on the verge of a nervous breakdown
2046 (WKW)
Before Midnight (Before Trilogy)

2 out of 3 of these being part of sets also...

[Scottie]

New Janus additions.

Chocolat (1988)
https://www.janusfilms.com/films/2112

The Innocent (2022)
https://www.janusfilms.com/films/2113

Rosetta (1999)
https://www.janusfilms.com/films/2114

[CRASHLANDING]

Originally Posted by dkelly26666

I never much use those sales. I pretty much buy the ones I want when they are first released.

One year, I wanted to get in on the spirit of all that, and ordered two titles being released that July during the sale from Barnes and Noble. By the time I paid the 'half off' plus shipping, it was MORE for the titles than I'd pay any other time from Amazon as a Prime member. Plus, I usually got the titles from Amazon by the release date (with free shipping) at around 33 % off MSRP at any given time. B & N didn't ship either title until AFTER the release date, and I got them well after. They shipped slower, too, instead of Prime's two day shipping. I wound up paying 62 dollars for two titles during that sale that, any other time, would have cost me 56 dollars from Prime, with two day shipping (I got those over a week past release date).

So, I've just never seen the need to bother with those sales, since. Anyone else who enjoys them, I'm happy for you. Also, I'll add that, during the sale, Amazon often price matches B&N on many titles, as well. Then, they're way less with out shipping, and you get them much sooner.

This is fine, and whatever works best for you is the right approach, but you definitely aren't using the sales for the maximum benefit. And if your priority is to have every disc at release, buying during the sales will never be a good fit for you. Personally, I have tons of stuff to watch and there's very little I feel the need to buy on release, so I'm looking for the best price. I place a few larger orders per year direct with Criterion (5-10 films). I easily hit the minimum for free shipping, and usually have either $10 coupons (from the Channel) or $50 certificates (for loyalty points), so after those discounts I'd say I average about $14-16 per disc. I don't typically buy from B&N unless I swing into a store and find something I want - so I'm paying more (though still just $20) for the immediate gratification of walking out with the disc.

So if you're OK paying $28ea to AMZN for Criterions so that you can get them right as released, it makes sense why you don't use the sales. I prioritize the lowest price, and don't mind getting them later, so the 50% sales are the best strategy for me. But that's the thing - each collector has their own priorities, so it's great we all have multiple options.

[theater dreamer]

No tantalizing tweet on Criterion’s Twitter page, either.

[CRASHLANDING]

Originally Posted by blurayisnice

Finally, it's possible a large portion of Criterion's market doesn't care about $10 more or less and just get whatever they want when they want it throughout the year.

I think these [50% off] sales are primarily for avid collectors who use it as an opportunity to load up.

And I think this post pretty much nailed the two main archetypes of Criterion collectors

[jshaide]

Still hoping for next week (and think it would be smart on their part) for Inland Empire to be part of things.

[Rayjg]

Originally Posted by jshaide

Still hoping for next week (and think it would be smart on their part) for Inland Empire to be part of things.

That seems most likely now. I can’t imagine they’ll let a David Lunch film pass them by to help promote a sale.

[Gacivory]

Originally Posted by Rayjg

That seems most likely now. I can’t imagine they’ll let a David Lunch film pass them by to help promote a sale.

Unless they’re out to lunch.

[Jexes23]

Barry Lyndon 4K.

Come on.

[ravenus]

Originally Posted by Rayjg

That seems most likely now. I can’t imagine they’ll let a David Lunch film pass them by to help promote a sale.

[Rayjg]

Originally Posted by ravenus

Wo, not sure if that's NSFW or not.

[MifuneFan]

Janus Film's poster for Drylongso (1998)



Full res poster, and press notes (featuring an interview with Cauleen Smith) can be downloaded from their site:

https://www.janusfilms.com/films/2091

[MifuneFan]

Just got the $10! Flash sale happening next week!

We love our Criterion Channel subscribers!

As a thank-you for your support, we’re gifting you $10 to spend at the Criterion Collection store. Shop from our Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K UHD releases, plus T-shirts, tote bags, hats, and more!

Enter the following gift-card code at checkout for $10 off your next order:

CODE

Your code won’t expire, so shop today or save it for an upcoming flash sale!

[blurayisnice]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Just got the $10! Flash sale happening next week!

I also just got it

[thebalconyfool]

Originally Posted by Bradsdadg

Not looking good for a possible flash sale tomorrow, right? Don't they usually send out coupons to some the day before?

I received one today for being a Criterion Channel subscriber, so maybe the sale is next week?

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Just got the $10! Flash sale happening next week!

Just seeing this now. I got one too!

[sb5]

So most likely Tuesday the 21st, so Inland Empire would be eligible?

[Bradsdadg]

Criterion sale, Vinegar Syndrome flash preorders & new releases. Gonna be a pricey week next week!

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Just got the $10! Flash sale happening next week!

Now the work begins. Determining the 'half off' price of a blu-ray.

[BwayJ]

Does the Criterion site allow you to combine gift codes? I got the $10 in today's email, and I still have an unredeemed $10 from December. I tested it today, and after I applied the December code it gave me a "This gift certificate has already been used" message when I tried to apply today's code.