The Criterion Collection

[BohemianGraham]

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.

I've only had to deal with UPS when Amazon gave me free surprise express shipping on a few orders before the postal strike, and it was decent. I have heard a ton of bad things about UPS though. However, Amazon managed the brokerage fees, not UPS, and in many cases, refund those fees (in whole, or partial, I once got a credit for 3 cents back from Amazon for some reason).

All of the companies I order stuff from that use courier services manage their own fees, and not the courier. For example, Keurig charges a flat rate of 10 bucks of customs fees per order (which is very, very, very, nice, especially when you put in an order for 250 dollars worth of coffee/filters/other accesories), and gives you free shiping over 45 bucks, and uses Fedex for shipping.

I guess these other online sites have more money to pay for better shipping rates for their International customers.

As much as I like to complain about B&N's shipping speeds, they're still pretty darn cheap (you get what you pay for I guess, I'm just too impatient to wait), and their Customer Service is rather top notch compared to Chapters-Indigo.

[BohemianGraham]

Originally Posted by joe dalek

yeah, not relevant as they make the distinction of catering to the english-speaking portions of the north american market. "if you read criterion's faq..."





eureka (or at least moc) are strong, vocal supporters of a world free of region-encoding. They only add encoding when obligated to do so by the licensor, and they recommend people invest in region-free players. To my knowledge criterion have never stated anything on the topic beyond answer #12 above from their faq.



The cheek!



That's a pretty good point when it's true, though criterion generally has better titles than a lot of the other studios and distributors. But studiocanal and universal. Have shown that turning out crap blu-rays is very achievable.

ftfy.

[jcs913]

Did someone say sale...

Can someone do a solid and post the coupon code for all to have when the sale starts, as I did not get an e-mail from them either....

[jcs913]

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

SWAK is the discount code for 50% off your order.

The $10 credit will have already been added to your Criterion account if you had a wishlist set up with them and you were lucky.

Thanks Joe. I just checked my account and no credit. I guess ordering from them for years means nothing.... until I hit $500. Oh well, laziness did not pay off on this one...
Still 50% off is great as I can get that extra copy of Alexanderplatz now and give my buddy my 'used' set. Nice as I can piggyback a few on that order for free shipping....

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

Since I became a B&N member I'm actually really impressed with their shipping (I know it's a different story to Canada, of course). I've made two mail orders, both delivered before I was expecting them. They finally came through with some nice coupons for me, as well. Between S&H charges and discounts, I'm already only $5-$10 from cancelling out the cost of the membership, and I have two B&N sales (hopefully) to look forward to before my renewal is due.

Result!

B&N shipping here is very slow but the prices make it worth the time as long as you don't expect everything in less then 5 working days

I would really like to take part in this Criterion sales, still some Eclipse sets I would really like to get. It's too bad it's just not worth it. I will just have to wait till the summer B&N sale, if there is one of course.

[JTStarkiller]

Just got the e-mail with the $10 credit! Think I'm gonna get me Three Outlaw Samurai for $5 as a blind buy.

[DetroitSquirreL]

Originally Posted by zui

Ah that. I actually don't have a site account. The gift certificate I offered you is the one I received for sending them my White disc. This collection and wishlist feature of theirs doesn't interest me much as this site here works pretty well for that.

you can send me the GC

[DetroitSquirreL]

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

SWAK is the discount code for 50% off your order.

The $10 credit will have already been added to your Criterion account if you had a wishlist set up with them and you were lucky.

the SWAK code didn't work

[AgentOrange]

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

Since I became a B&N member I'm actually really impressed with their shipping (I know it's a different story to Canada, of course). I've made two mail orders, both delivered before I was expecting them. They finally came through with some nice coupons for me, as well. Between S&H charges and discounts, I'm already only $5-$10 from cancelling out the cost of the membership, and I have two B&N sales (hopefully) to look forward to before my renewal is due.

Result!

I was really impressed with them last year, my 1st year being a member. They went from zero, to being right with Amazon. Amazon lost alot of "share" with me to B&N and also to Best Buy.

I haven't had an issue with them, but I"m a little worried about their packaging going forward since they seem to be 100% using those baggies now. I guess it shouldn't be a issue with a "regular" blu-ray, but it seems to be just asking for a box set or digibok to arrive all smashed up.

[italy12]

Originally Posted by DetroitSquirreL

the SWAK code didn't work

The sale starts at 12 noon, I believe EST.

[blkhrt]

Originally Posted by DetroitSquirreL

the SWAK code didn't work

It doesn't start until noon.

[DetroitSquirreL]

Originally Posted by blkhrt

It doesn't start until noon.

I'm such a dolt

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by DetroitSquirreL

I'm such a dolt

Only 30 minutes to go

[AgentOrange]

Originally Posted by JTStarkiller

Just got the e-mail with the $10 credit! Think I'm gonna get me Three Outlaw Samurai for $5 as a blind buy.

I'm getting that one. But shipping is alot for 1 title. I think it would be like $12 after shipping (great on it's own merit, but sort of a waste of that $10 credit). I'm just going to go ahead and get 3 titles - I usually go for about 3 at a time during B&N sales anyway.

Godzilla and Three Outlaw Samurai for sure.

Debating a number of others for my 3rd
-Maybe Last Year at Marienbad (would this still be the crappy digipack packaging?)
-Breathless
-Kes
-Paris, Texas

[DetroitSquirreL]

If you don't have the $10 credit but use the 1/2 off code you can get 3 BD and a replacement case and that would hit $50 and free shipping

[JTStarkiller]

Originally Posted by AgentOrange

I'm getting that one. But shipping is alot for 1 title. I think it would be like $12 after shipping (great on it's own merit, but sort of a waste of that $10 credit). I'm just going to go ahead and get 3 titles - I usually go for about 3 at a time during B&N sales anyway.

Ah yes, I didn't realize that. Thanks for the heads up. I might add another title or two to avoid that as well.

[Brad1963]

I'm so glad I maintain a wishlist.

[Todd_Gaines]

Originally Posted by DetroitSquirreL

If you don't have the $10 credit but use the 1/2 off code you can get 3 BD and a replacement case and that would hit $50 and free shipping

I think it is 50% off SRP so the BD's will be $20 each

still $60 for 3 (I am game)

[DetroitSquirreL]

Originally Posted by Todd_Gaines

I think it is 50% off SRP so the BD's will be $20 each

still $60 for 3 (I am game)

why did you have to mess up my dream?????

[broganreynik]

I'm getting an error whenever I try to apply the discount. hmm