The Criterion Collection

[adamhopelies]

Criterion just posted a photograph of Kubrick on the set of Spartacus. I can't wait for the even louder cries of "Where's Spartacus?!?!" on the 15th of every month from now until the end of time!

[adamhopelies]

Originally Posted by mande2013

If the vast majority of people buy Criterions during sales, shouldn't that imply that the MSRP of $39.99 is simply too high? Basic economics. Supply and demand. The demand is such that most people won't pay $39.99. Perhaps if the MSRP were around $30, there wouldn't need to be as many sales. The SRP should be what people are willing to pay not what Criterion wants them to pay. The market is what created things such as Criterion store flash sales and B&N sales.

I'm not sure this is the case*, more that the enthusiasm for such things are louder in a vacuum like this forum. I buy all year 'round, usually 2 or 3 new releases a month, and pay around $35 per disc. I don't have a problem doing this, as I can afford to do so and Criterion are a company whose work I am keen to support as best I can. There are plenty of people who regularly contribute to this thread that buy new titles on release too.

* and if it were the case, do you not think Criterion would already have addressed it in some way?

[ShellOilJunior]

There's the MSRP ($39.99) then there's the cost at which Criterion sells to a retailer. Before BN even sells one blu-ray during a sale Criterion has already made their dough from BN.

[mrjohnnyb]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

There's the MSRP ($39.99) then there's the cost at which Criterion sells to a retailer. Before BN even sells one blu-ray during a sale Criterion has already made their dough from BN.

...and I doubt that anyone here on this blog has actually purchased a Criterion Collection blu-ray at the MSRP price. That would seem to me to be a very foolish thing to do.

[adamhopelies]

I've just bought Kicking And Screaming, so there's a good chance it'll be announced for Blu-ray in two weeks time!

[joie]

Originally Posted by mrjohnnyb

...and I doubt that anyone here on this blog has actually purchased a Criterion Collection blu-ray at the MSRP price. That would seem to me to be a very foolish thing to do.

Yeah, even at Criterion's online store they are discounted.

Now, I suppose that someone who pays more than SRP of 39.95 for an out-of-print copy could end up becoming the greatest fool.

[sjconstable]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

The Babadook was OK, nothing spectacular, so I am a bit puzzled by all the rave reviews.

For me, the ending completely ruined the film for me, there were some good moments but I found more annoying part than good :/

Same here, I found the kid so insufferable haha.

[obscurelabel]

Originally Posted by mrjohnnyb

...and I doubt that anyone here on this blog has actually purchased a Criterion Collection blu-ray at the MSRP price. That would seem to me to be a very foolish thing to do.

Not on blu, but I did buy my DVD of Black Narcissus at Tower Records for the full list price of $39.99 years ago, shortly after it came out (one of my first DVDs). This was before I was much aware of these new-fangled internet sales and such

[exolstice]

Originally Posted by adamhopelies

I've just bought Kicking And Screaming, so there's a good chance it'll be announced for Blu-ray in two weeks time!

Can you go out and buy Le Samouraï while you're at it?

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by Edward J Grug III

Judex is a VERY short step away from Batman.

And Robocop isn't particularly far from a superhero film, either.

[Polaroid]

Couldn't help but share this.

https://vimeo.com/121162967

What if Wes Anderson directed X-Men? - YouTube

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by joie

Yeah, even at Criterion's online store they are discounted.

Now, I suppose that someone who pays more than SRP of 39.95 for an out-of-print copy could end up becoming the greatest fool.

It bugs me when people judge or tell others who they should spend their hard earned money.

Why is someone a fool for working hard and treating themselves to a collectors item, whatever the price may be. It is THEIR money to spend on what they want, why judge?

[joie]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

It bugs me when people judge or tell others who they should spend their hard earned money.

Why is someone a fool for working hard and treating themselves to a collectors item, whatever the price may be. It is THEIR money to spend on what they want, why judge?

It wasn't meant to bug you, but aimed at those who buy oop in the hope of reselling at a higher price. At some point, one of them is going to become the "greatest fool." I think the term comes from the "greater fool" theory which operates in the stock market, housing market, etc., where people speculate that the price will go higher because someone will come along and pay more than they did.

[shadedpain4]

Originally Posted by mande2013

If the vast majority of people buy Criterions during sales, shouldn't that imply that the MSRP of $39.99 is simply too high? Basic economics. Supply and demand. The demand is such that most people won't pay $39.99. Perhaps if the MSRP were around $30, there wouldn't need to be as many sales. The SRP should be what people are willing to pay not what Criterion wants them to pay. The market is what created things such as Criterion store flash sales and B&N sales.

Are there any blu rays that I routinely sell for their MSRP? Everyone makes fun of regular B&N prices (on all of their movies) because they are priced at MSRP and no other stores seem to charge those prices. Even B&N.com doesn't do that. Seems odd to single out Criterion for a practice that seems standard across the board (a MSRP that is higher than what most people are likely to ever pay) .

[Illy Scorsese]

Pre-Ordered "The Thin Blue Line", "Hoop Dreams" and "Cries & Whispers" from Amazon with the lower prices...

Screw waiting 3-4 more months for only $3 per title.

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by joie

It wasn't meant to bug you, but aimed at those who buy oop in the hope of reselling at a higher price. At some point, one of them is going to become the "greatest fool." I think the term comes from the "greater fool" theory which operates in the stock market, housing market, etc., where people speculate that the price will go higher because someone will come along and pay more than they did.

I still don't get why it should bother you if someone else wants to buy OOPs to resell? People do all the time at auctions, buying items low and selling high.

The buyer/seller is aware of the risk and they should expect some fail and loss of money, thats the risk of buying low and trying to sell high.

It doesn't make them a fool, its a very smart and great way to make money :P

[tallrichard]

Today's discount of Sullivan's Travels means I've pre-ordered it...

Where I would love to buy it for under $20, $23 will have to be close enough!

[adamhopelies]

Originally Posted by exolstice

Can you go out and buy Le Samouraï while you're at it?

Ha, I already have it!

[ccg1978]

darn you Amazon! I've been trying to reduce my Blu purchases and you go and drop the price on Sullivan's Travels! Pre-ordered with the option to cancel!

[jlk5844]

Originally Posted by Edward J Grug III

Judex is a VERY short step away from Batman.

And my interest in this just went up!