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neo_reloaded · 07-14-2009, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MortenR.

I just want to tell you guys that when I send a request to have a new slipcase for Last year..., criterion told me that they planned to supply custom plastic cases for all their blu-ray titles:

"Going forward, most of our Blu-ray releases will be packaged in this new custom case. We understand our customers' desire for uniform packaging, and we are planning to offer the custom plastic case for all Blu-ray titles. We'll announce this on our site, but please feel free to check back in a couple of weeks."

Whether we have to pay extra or they just send them to you if you ask them, I don't know....

I may be wrong, but I can't help but interpret that as "all future releases will have the plastic case." Nothing in there says exchange program to me.

PowellPressburger · 07-14-2009, 01:01 PM

It seems to sound like all titles including prev. releases to me. Otherwise they wouldn't really note it on their website... sounds like they will end up selling replacements.

If it were just going forward they wouldn't say that much about it, or even post anything on their website. esp since the e-mail sent to them was about a case for a title already released. Sounds like to me they are not sending out replacements now for Last Year but will give the option to purchase a better case.

I am all for them. I say bring them on sale them I will purchase all the ones I already bought in the cardboard packaging in a heartbest.

zedd_117 · 07-14-2009, 01:04 PM

50% off sale at Barnes and noble here's a link

zedd_117 · 07-14-2009, 02:34 PM

I may go broke...

Riff Magnum · 07-14-2009, 03:24 PM

Ok, so i always have a hard time understanding the ins/outs of Borders and Barnes and Nobles sales.
Is this online only, or in-store as well? Is it 50% off of the MSRP, or 50% off of the online reduced price?

neo_reloaded · 07-14-2009, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

It seems to sound like all titles including prev. releases to me. Otherwise they wouldn't really note it on their website... sounds like they will end up selling replacements.

If it were just going forward they wouldn't say that much about it, or even post anything on their website. esp since the e-mail sent to them was about a case for a title already released. Sounds like to me they are not sending out replacements now for Last Year but will give the option to purchase a better case.

I am all for them. I say bring them on sale them I will purchase all the ones I already bought in the cardboard packaging in a heartbest.

Well "going forward" is the exact term used in the Criterion email!

And when I inquired about a Marienbad replacement, I got the exact same message AND a replacement Marienbad slipcover - so it certainly didn't seem like a different option was going to be available for Marienbad anytime soon.

OhDamaso · 07-14-2009, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riff Magnum

Ok, so i always have a hard time understanding the ins/outs of Borders and Barnes and Nobles sales.
Is this online only, or in-store as well? Is it 50% off of the MSRP, or 50% off of the online reduced price?

It's 50% off $39.99

Riff Magnum · 07-14-2009, 03:49 PM

Righty-O, and i guess the $17.99 price is for members. I don't know if this means it's available at B&M locations, but under each price it has an option to find in-store availability. That's a good sign. Apparently there's one near my house with all of them in stock except "IN the Realm of the Senses."

I haven't been able to figure out how long the sale will last either. Since i'm a member, these prices are too good to pass up for long.

PowellPressburger · 07-14-2009, 03:54 PM

Make sure you call ahead to the store not sure how the sale works in stores but don't be shocked if it is really select titles like the site says. Wouldn't surprise me that it could be really limited in stores.

zedd_117 · 07-14-2009, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

Make sure you call ahead to the store not sure how the sale works in stores but don't be shocked if it is really select titles like the site says. Wouldn't surprise me that it could be really limited in stores.

The e-mail I got said title available in stores and online. whether or not they carry everything is a store-by-store situation. Mine doesn't carry many criterions at all, but theres one about 10 miles farther that has a whole section.

ccfixx · 07-14-2009, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riff Magnum

I haven't been able to figure out how long the sale will last either. Since i'm a member, these prices are too good to pass up for long.

From what I understand, the sale at Barnes & Noble is technically running from today through July 28th, from what I recall.

CC

Beta Man · 07-14-2009, 04:13 PM

I don't suppose this will work for Pre-orders from their site online?

Zen_Amako · 07-14-2009, 05:04 PM

The sale at Barnes & Noble appears to include all of the Criterion titles. When ordering online, there are additional discounts you can take advantage of (for members and non-members) to get more than 50% off the MSRP. I found a post over at DVDTalk with all of the current B&N coupons: http://forum.dvdtalk.com/dvd-bargain...-part-2-a.html.

I used the Visa link to get an extra 5% off and free expedited shipping (but you have to pay with a Visa card). The 5% basically covered the sales tax, but I'll take it. There are also coupon codes (see link) you can use to take an additional % off a single item in your order (it comes off the most expensive item in your cart). I ended up getting 5 Criterion DVDs for about $83. Unfortunately, I already have the Blu-ray titles I want right now.

Edit: Stopped by the store today, and saw new releases (Marienbad, Seventh Seal) marked 50% off. YMMV.

JTStarkiller · 07-14-2009, 05:22 PM

Postwar Kurosawa boxset for $35? Holy hell. I think I may have to jump on that.

P@t_Mtl · 07-14-2009, 05:56 PM

I just ordered Sergei Eisenstein Alexander Nevsky & Ivan The Terrible, I was looking at getting movies of the master Akira Korusawa but I am thinking these are more likely to be release on BD so I will hold on for now

P@t_Mtl · 07-14-2009, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JTStarkiller

Postwar Kurosawa boxset for $35? Holy hell. I think I may have to jump on that.

I know the prices are insane I was

looking at them

Weirded Wonder · 07-14-2009, 06:02 PM

10 Criterion Blu Rays that are priced at $17.99 here in the U.S.?
I will be broke too!!! But that's a good thing.

JTStarkiller · 07-14-2009, 06:18 PM

Broke... but watching some great movies.

tqmilymi · 07-14-2009, 11:06 PM

What is the packaging of For All Mankind on blu-ray like? Is it a plastic case or some sort of cardboard thing?

zedd_117 · 07-14-2009, 11:20 PM

heading to B&N in the moring to see what they have left, then will probably order online too. I'm seriously frightened of this sale.

Wonder what the total cost of the Eclipse series would come to? I have the Postwar Kurosawa (the Master). Glad to see some of his titles are as low as $13 (for members).

I kinda wished I wouldn't have opened my inbox today, this is going to cost me a small fortune.

07-14-2009, 05:04 PM	#1533
Zen_Amako Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Northern VA, USA 4K collection:256 Blu-ray collection:663 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:13	The sale at Barnes & Noble appears to include all of the Criterion titles. When ordering online, there are additional discounts you can take advantage of (for members and non-members) to get more than 50% off the MSRP. I found a post over at DVDTalk with all of the current B&N coupons: http://forum.dvdtalk.com/dvd-bargain...-part-2-a.html. I used the Visa link to get an extra 5% off and free expedited shipping (but you have to pay with a Visa card). The 5% basically covered the sales tax, but I'll take it. There are also coupon codes (see link) you can use to take an additional % off a single item in your order (it comes off the most expensive item in your cart). I ended up getting 5 Criterion DVDs for about $83. Unfortunately, I already have the Blu-ray titles I want right now. Edit: Stopped by the store today, and saw new releases (Marienbad, Seventh Seal) marked 50% off. YMMV. Last edited by Zen_Amako; 07-14-2009 at 07:44 PM.

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07-14-2009, 01:01 PM	#1522
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:995 Blu-ray collection:3680 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:297	It seems to sound like all titles including prev. releases to me. Otherwise they wouldn't really note it on their website... sounds like they will end up selling replacements. If it were just going forward they wouldn't say that much about it, or even post anything on their website. esp since the e-mail sent to them was about a case for a title already released. Sounds like to me they are not sending out replacements now for Last Year but will give the option to purchase a better case. I am all for them. I say bring them on sale them I will purchase all the ones I already bought in the cardboard packaging in a heartbest.

07-14-2009, 01:04 PM	#1523
zedd_117 Expert Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Monessen, PA Blu-ray collection:353 Trading Score:3	50% off sale at Barnes and noble here's a link

07-14-2009, 02:34 PM	#1524
zedd_117 Expert Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Monessen, PA Blu-ray collection:353 Trading Score:3	I may go broke...

07-14-2009, 03:24 PM	#1525
Riff Magnum Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Island Blu-ray collection:149	Ok, so i always have a hard time understanding the ins/outs of Borders and Barnes and Nobles sales. Is this online only, or in-store as well? Is it 50% off of the MSRP, or 50% off of the online reduced price?

07-14-2009, 03:49 PM	#1528
Riff Magnum Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Island Blu-ray collection:149	Righty-O, and i guess the $17.99 price is for members. I don't know if this means it's available at B&M locations, but under each price it has an option to find in-store availability. That's a good sign. Apparently there's one near my house with all of them in stock except "IN the Realm of the Senses." I haven't been able to figure out how long the sale will last either. Since i'm a member, these prices are too good to pass up for long.

07-14-2009, 03:54 PM	#1529
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:995 Blu-ray collection:3680 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:297	Make sure you call ahead to the store not sure how the sale works in stores but don't be shocked if it is really select titles like the site says. Wouldn't surprise me that it could be really limited in stores.

07-14-2009, 04:13 PM	#1532
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	I don't suppose this will work for Pre-orders from their site online?

07-14-2009, 05:22 PM	#1534
JTStarkiller Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Austin, TX DVD collection:69 Trading Score:17	Postwar Kurosawa boxset for $35? Holy hell. I think I may have to jump on that.

07-14-2009, 05:56 PM	#1535
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	I just ordered Sergei Eisenstein Alexander Nevsky & Ivan The Terrible, I was looking at getting movies of the master Akira Korusawa but I am thinking these are more likely to be release on BD so I will hold on for now

07-14-2009, 06:02 PM	#1537
Weirded Wonder Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:593 Blu-ray collection:1177 Trading Score:51	10 Criterion Blu Rays that are priced at $17.99 here in the U.S.? I will be broke too!!! But that's a good thing.

07-14-2009, 06:18 PM	#1538
JTStarkiller Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Austin, TX DVD collection:69 Trading Score:17	Broke... but watching some great movies.

07-14-2009, 11:06 PM	#1539
tqmilymi Special Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Maryland Home Theater Gallery:7 4K collection:509 Blu-ray collection:1558 DVD collection:212 Digital collection:1864 iTunes collection:57 Prime collection:31 Trading Score:140	What is the packaging of For All Mankind on blu-ray like? Is it a plastic case or some sort of cardboard thing?

07-14-2009, 11:20 PM	#1540
zedd_117 Expert Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Monessen, PA Blu-ray collection:353 Trading Score:3	heading to B&N in the moring to see what they have left, then will probably order online too. I'm seriously frightened of this sale. Wonder what the total cost of the Eclipse series would come to? I have the Postwar Kurosawa (the Master). Glad to see some of his titles are as low as $13 (for members). I kinda wished I wouldn't have opened my inbox today, this is going to cost me a small fortune.

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