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kndy · 11-03-2009, 10:18 PM

Thanks guys...you're right. Jon contacted me and for $5, I am able to get the "For All Mankind" case/artwork and booklet. Great customer service from Criterion!!!!

ccfixx · 11-03-2009, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kndy

Thanks guys...you're right. Jon contacted me and for $5, I am able to get the "For All Mankind" case/artwork and booklet. Great customer service from Criterion!!!!

That's awesome to hear. Glad to hear that Criterion is able to come through for you. It's still not right, though, that the eBay seller screwed you on the deal.

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ccfixx · 11-03-2009, 11:13 PM

Also, I must say that I really like Amazon's new policy of "release day delivery" when you pre-order items now. In the past, I'd get them either a day or two after the release day, but their new policy makes all that a thing of the past. So, obviously, I had my copies of "Howards End" and "Wings Of Desire," along with a few other blu-rays, waiting for me when I came home from work.

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banned user105 · 11-03-2009, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by GGX

Ya like you perhaps?

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Originally Posted by Kartoon

Nah, it's much better to wait for others to do things for us.

No, not like me, I already have my copy of Wings of Desire. It was just a friendly suggestion for those of you who are looking to get this issue straightened out. Sorry for trying to be helpful.

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

I was not waiting for the sale for it, but instd opted to grab one at best buy for oddly enough their price $42.99 and I had them match the "Target" price of $36.59 (listed on .com) It is still a lot more than I normally pay even at Barnes but I wasn't doing discounts from $49.99 price tag.

Still should have waited for the B&N sale. Even at $50 it's much less than what you paid.

$50 - 50% sale = $25 - 10% member discount = $22.50 - $5 coupon = $17.50

anomynous · 11-04-2009, 12:04 AM

Just bought The Third Man from ebay after seeing that the cheapest price on Amazon now is about $50

I've seen it before, and I remember liking it, and this was when I hated movies in general, so I should be good to go.

Elvis · 11-04-2009, 12:09 AM

Just got my third extra copy of The Third Man from Best Buy. The price has now jumped up to 34.00 from 24.00

Cheerupemokid · 11-04-2009, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by doctorthodt

No, not like me, I already have my copy of Wings of Desire. It was just a friendly suggestion for those of you who are looking to get this issue straightened out. Sorry for trying to be helpful.

Still should have waited for the B&N sale. Even at $50 it's much less than what you paid.

$50 - 50% sale = $25 - 10% member discount = $22.50 - $5 coupon = $17.50

Yeah, anything less than $20 for a Criterion Blu-Ray is an excellent deal.

I just really can't wait for next Tuesday and this point. Very glad I have a Barnes and Noble right across from my office. I'll be making two stops there a day for at least a few days to pick up a disc at a time, so I can make use of that $5 off coupon for each. I am so glad I discovered this site in time to learn such tricks.

Kartoon · 11-04-2009, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by doctorthodt

No, not like me, I already have my copy of Wings of Desire. It was just a friendly suggestion for those of you who are looking to get this issue straightened out. Sorry for trying to be helpful.

Still should have waited for the B&N sale. Even at $50 it's much less than what you paid.

$50 - 50% sale = $25 - 10% member discount = $22.50 - $5 coupon = $17.50

Their online price is $40, so it's $20 during the sale.

CoalClear · 11-04-2009, 05:23 AM

can someone link me to the $5 off b&n coupon plz

scorsetinogilliam · 11-04-2009, 05:25 AM

sorry if i've missed this detail somewhere on here, but can i use the coupon over and over for each blu ray i get?? people seem to make it sound like that....just checking
thanks

John Hodson · 11-04-2009, 12:17 PM

AFAIK it's one use only per account.

banned user105 · 11-04-2009, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Kartoon

Their online price is $40, so it's $20 during the sale.

No. Their online price is $40 because they're running a promo where all Blu-Rays are 20% off list price. When the Criterion sale starts, they will take 50% off the list price, not the already-discounted price. So it would be $25, or $17.50 after member discounts.

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Originally Posted by John Hodson

AFAIK it's one use only per account.

One use per account online, but I have used those coupons literally dozens of times in-store. That's why the Criterion sale will be a much better deal in-store than online - you'll save more money by being able to use the coupons over and over.

kndy · 11-04-2009, 04:33 PM

Hi guys, just heard back from Jon that it's $5 per item (case, cover, book is counted separately). So, big question, is the booklet for "For All Mankind" worth it?

kndy · 11-04-2009, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by doctorthodt

One use per account online, but I have used those coupons literally dozens of times in-store. That's why the Criterion sale will be a much better deal in-store than online - you'll save more money by being able to use the coupons over and over.

Well, I've done these style of coupons at Gamestop and I wonder if it's similar to video games where you have the clerk who could care less if you buy over and over versus the clerk who knows what you are up to and puts a stop to it. I'm guessing it varies. I wish we had more than one B&N...mostly everything here is Borders-related.

banned user105 · 11-04-2009, 06:33 PM

The key is to not be greedy. Don't try to use it 9 times in a row, just try for 2 or 3. Then come back later in the day after the shift change and do it again. Rinse, repeat.

ccfixx · 11-04-2009, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kndy

Hi guys, just heard back from Jon that it's $5 per item (case, cover, book is counted separately). So, big question, is the booklet for "For All Mankind" worth it?

Well, I guess that depends on how many times you choose to read it. I think, for the most part now, Criterion tries to put the booklet essays online, as well. If you go to the "For All Mankind" page on their site, you'll see the essay links underneath the 'Disc Features' column.

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HumanMedia · 11-04-2009, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by kndy

Hi guys, just heard back from Jon that it's $5 per item (case, cover, book is counted separately). So, big question, is the booklet for "For All Mankind" worth it?

But it's the same booklet you already have with the cardboard covered version. Just put it inthe new case.

banned user105 · 11-04-2009, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by HumanMedia

But it's the same booklet you already have with the cardboard covered version. Just put it inthe new case.

There was no cardboard version of For All Mankind. He bought it on eBay and got gypped. Reading helps

blakXzep · 11-05-2009, 12:18 AM

Just went to Barnes and Noble today and they had a small bluray criterion selection and I found the Third Man digipak but now I understand why people here hate those. Unlike the dvd releases, these digipaks don't have a slip or a cardboard cover to put it in. They feel naked and could easily be damaged. I for one don't mind them but still I feel they could have given them the dvd digipak treatment rather than making them just clear cases.

SpiderBaby · 11-05-2009, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by blakXzep

Just went to Barnes and Noble today and they had a small bluray criterion selection and I found the Third Man digipak but now I understand why people here hate those. Unlike the dvd releases, these digipaks don't have a slip or a cardboard cover to put it in. They feel naked and could easily be damaged. I for one don't mind them but still I feel they could have given them the dvd digipak treatment rather than making them just clear cases.

My digipak has a slipcase.

It looks like this one:

http://www.criterionforum.org/DVD-pa...collection/499

11-04-2009, 04:33 PM	#3313
kndy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Urban Haute Bourgeoisie Home Theater Gallery:136 Blu-ray collection:1903 Blu-ray reviews: 41 Trading Score:17	Hi guys, just heard back from Jon that it's $5 per item (case, cover, book is counted separately). So, big question, is the booklet for "For All Mankind" worth it? Last edited by kndy; 11-04-2009 at 04:47 PM.

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11-03-2009, 10:18 PM	#3301
kndy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Urban Haute Bourgeoisie Home Theater Gallery:136 Blu-ray collection:1903 Blu-ray reviews: 41 Trading Score:17	Thanks guys...you're right. Jon contacted me and for $5, I am able to get the "For All Mankind" case/artwork and booklet. Great customer service from Criterion!!!!

11-03-2009, 11:13 PM	#3303
ccfixx Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Rhode Island Blu-ray collection:97 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:19	Also, I must say that I really like Amazon's new policy of "release day delivery" when you pre-order items now. In the past, I'd get them either a day or two after the release day, but their new policy makes all that a thing of the past. So, obviously, I had my copies of "Howards End" and "Wings Of Desire," along with a few other blu-rays, waiting for me when I came home from work. CC

11-04-2009, 12:04 AM	#3305
anomynous Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:185 Trading Score:40	Just bought The Third Man from ebay after seeing that the cheapest price on Amazon now is about $50 I've seen it before, and I remember liking it, and this was when I hated movies in general, so I should be good to go.

11-04-2009, 12:09 AM	#3306
Elvis Banned Member since:May 2009 Location:The Jungle Room Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:327 DVD collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:18	Just got my third extra copy of The Third Man from Best Buy. The price has now jumped up to 34.00 from 24.00

11-04-2009, 05:23 AM	#3309
CoalClear Member Member since:Feb 2009 Trading Score:2	can someone link me to the $5 off b&n coupon plz

11-04-2009, 05:25 AM	#3310
scorsetinogilliam Active Member Member since:Aug 2009 Blu-ray collection:956 DVD collection:205 Trading Score:1	sorry if i've missed this detail somewhere on here, but can i use the coupon over and over for each blu ray i get?? people seem to make it sound like that....just checking thanks

11-04-2009, 12:17 PM	#3311
John Hodson Senior Member Member since:Oct 2009	AFAIK it's one use only per account.

11-04-2009, 06:33 PM	#3315
banned user105 Banned Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Orlando Blu-ray collection:1672	The key is to not be greedy. Don't try to use it 9 times in a row, just try for 2 or 3. Then come back later in the day after the shift change and do it again. Rinse, repeat.

11-05-2009, 12:18 AM	#3319
blakXzep Banned Member since:Nov 2009	Just went to Barnes and Noble today and they had a small bluray criterion selection and I found the Third Man digipak but now I understand why people here hate those. Unlike the dvd releases, these digipaks don't have a slip or a cardboard cover to put it in. They feel naked and could easily be damaged. I for one don't mind them but still I feel they could have given them the dvd digipak treatment rather than making them just clear cases.

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