The Criterion Collection

[BohemianGraham]

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

You singled me out and now in response I'm acting defensive? Well played.

Well, considering I was talking about several different posters in this thread, and you're the one who keeps responding as if I mean you, and you alone, yes, you are acting defensive.

I would have said the same thing to anyone else, but you seem to think I'm personally attacking you.

How many more hours until the announcements?

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

Amazon.com has it for 36 bucks, directly from them. Which Amazon are you looking at? I know a lot of sellers like to jack up prices on Criterions. The reviews on Amazon seem to look favourably on it.

That was Amazon.ca $50 from sellers (well $48). With Amazon.com its $36 plus shipping and charges come to $48.79. What to do?

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

Been so out of it today but is Criterion announcing new titles today? (I will delete this post, esp if everyone has already asked)

Suppose to be coming later this afternoon

[blkhrt]

For those interested in the upcoming World on a Wire release, Sam Smith posted a bunch of packaging photos on his blog (he designed the packaging):

http://samsmyth.blogspot.com/2012/02/world-on-wire.html

[BohemianGraham]

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

That was Amazon.ca $50 from sellers (well $48). With Amazon.com its $36 plus shipping and charges come to $48.79. What to do?

I'd lean more towards amazon.com, only because I'm leery of marketplace sellers.

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

I'd lean more towards amazon.com, only because I'm leery of marketplace sellers.

Done! I went with Amazon.com. I have place orders before with sellers but I did not really know any of the one offering this set so price for price I went with Amazon.com

[italy12]

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

I never said word-of-mouth is nothing, but when you've got a defective product you could at least publicly acknowledge it, instead of only acknowledging it via email when someone complains/asks about it, especially when it's your high-profile holiday season $70 box set release. But we've had these little ethical arguments before, italy, and you and I will definitely never see eye-to-eye in that regard. Not a judgment, just an observation. They seem to have certainly earned your loyalty and I'm pleased for you.

I think word of mouth took care of the need to publicly announce it. They probably have their own reasons. One could be cost. It is one thing to offer customers a GC for a set amount, but another entirely to have to deal with everybody's replacement disc and the cost to ship them out. Like I said, they are not as big as a major Hollywood studio.

So they did the next best thing. Addressed the concerns with those who inquired, and offered some form of compensation for their troubles. Word of mouth has spread, and more people have written. This, perhaps, works in Criterion's favor as they are not getting 50 million discs one week. They are, I am assuming, that they are spaced out and can be handles by a company without the resources as a major Hollywood studio.

Does this mean that Criterion are breaking any ethical or moral code? Nope. Just working with what they got. To some who will never understand, it is simply not enough.

I've never seen anything done by Criterion as underhanded or immoral. They're a company that makes money like everyone else. Just a lot less.

[BohemianGraham]

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

Done! I went with Amazon.com. I have place orders before with sellers but I did not really know any of the one offering this set so price for price I went with Amazon.com

Excellent! I hope you enjoy the set, as it now has my interest peaked. I'll see if I can hunt these down to watch before I buy.

[jcs913]

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

Done! I went with Amazon.com. I have place orders before with sellers but I did not really know any of the one offering this set so price for price I went with Amazon.com

Pat, You will be happy with that pickup and it looks like the buzz is that we will get The Gold Rush finally.

[colinrgeorge]

Announcement postponed until tomorrow. From FB: "Our top priority today is taking care of our customers in the wake of the sale. We're going to be announcing our May release slate tomorrow afternoon."

[Shout92]

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

Suppose to be coming later this afternoon

They just announced on Facebook it'll be tommorow cause of the sale problems

But they did put up another hint. Any ideas?

[Jayderek]

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

Suppose to be coming later this afternoon

not anymore...per their Facebook account, they will be dealing w/ customer service today in the wake of the issues yesterday and will announce the May releases tomorrow.

[Matrix813]

Just as a head's up no Criterion May announcement today in the wake of the 50% sale and resolving issues there. Tomorrow afternoon the titles will be announced. Also posted a new hint picture on Facebook.

[HyperRealist]

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by HyperRealist

If it's what I think it is

[Show spoiler]Certified Copy

[rkish]

Originally Posted by blkhrt

For those interested in the upcoming World on a Wire release, Sam Smith posted a bunch of packaging photos on his blog (he designed the packaging):

http://samsmyth.blogspot.com/2012/02/world-on-wire.html

Wow...a stacker DVD case. Is this a first for them?

[colinrgeorge]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

If it's what I think it is

[Show spoiler]Certified Copy

Well played.

Image is huge, just follow the link:
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JjXyMjWGHz...24.53%255D.jpg

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by SHMACKDOJO

Well played.

I have the AE but I'd def double dip. I LOVE the film.

[keldons]

ugh. Theres a good Region Free edition that has been out for more than a year (and is very cheap), waste of a title.

though I guess the same can be said for Y Tu Mama Tambien. Too bad the region free blu has crappy supplements.

[nathan_393]

I was hoping for Silence of the Lambs. Pipe dream I suppose.