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mande2013 · 02-21-2018, 11:13 AM

What's Amazon thinking sending digi-paks in bubble-lined manila envelopes? My Blow-Up and Jules and Jim copies arrived safely despite the mediocre packaging. My Persona packaging was slightly dinged but not badly enough to necessitate a replacement. Even so...I guess they just don't care. With that said, I've needed to get plastic jewel case packaging replaced on more than one occasion.

Bradsdadg · 02-21-2018, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Bronson13

And this is why I pay a little extra and go to Barnes and Noble. I don't trust online shipping with Criterions, especially the paper ones.

It is nice/best to get them in person, though I have 3 stores locally (each an hour away) and only one sells movies. Last sale I went in with a top 10 list of wants, and they only had a couple towards the bottom of the list.

Sifox211 · 02-21-2018, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Poya

I thought I was the only one. I just got my package containing NotLD and SotL, and I was estatic they finally came, and then this:

[Show spoiler]

The Criterion angels are weeping - see this post from the UK forum:

The horror

SammyJankis · 02-21-2018, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Bronson13

And this is why I pay a little extra and go to Barnes and Noble. I don't trust online shipping with Criterions, especially the paper ones.

Mine have always been in mint condition, as opposed to the slight marks I find in B&N. The example above is definitely a rare occurrence.

EDIT: I'm referring to Criterion, not Amazon.

MifuneFan · 02-21-2018, 01:52 PM

New edition of Red River coming out on May 29th. Presumably just removing the DVD from the packaging. Hopefully it does still retain the novel.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/criteri...skuId=33893914

Bradsdadg · 02-21-2018, 02:40 PM

Ended up placing two orders during the flash sale. Got them in yesterday

order.jpg

MifuneFan · 02-21-2018, 02:51 PM

^Very nice. The Long Day Closes has a beautiful spine; I love the font they chose for that.

peschi · 02-21-2018, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Sifox211

The Criterion angels are weeping - see this post from the UK forum:

The horror

those were from zoom, not amazon.

ShellOilJunior · 02-21-2018, 03:06 PM

There seems to be a difference in packaging for Prime v. Non-Prime customers. TSOTL arrived safely (a day early) in an oversized bubble mailer.

AaronJ · 02-21-2018, 04:02 PM

I have never had a problem with damaged articles, whether Amazon Prime or Criterion or ... now who else have I ordered from?

Scholer · 02-21-2018, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Bradsdadg

Ended up placing two orders during the flash sale. Got them in yesterday

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Wow! Amazing haul.

Banned User · 02-21-2018, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mande2013

What's Amazon thinking sending digi-paks in bubble-lined manila envelopes? My Blow-Up and Jules and Jim copies arrived safely despite the mediocre packaging. My Persona packaging was slightly dinged but not badly enough to necessitate a replacement. Even so...I guess they just don't care. With that said, I've needed to get plastic jewel case packaging replaced on more than one occasion.

I've always said Amazon should offer quality boxing for shipments for like a buck more. I usually make sure to order enough at one time to prevent them being sent in crappy packaging.

Worse is when you get one that was obviously damaged by a box cutter from the shipper cutting too deeply when opening the box they were shipped in from the manufacturer. I've got a few of those in my lifetime. Which is what that screenshot looks like.

Sifox211 · 02-21-2018, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by peschi

those were from zoom, not amazon.

? Not sure what you mean - I never mentioned suppliers and certainly wasn't talking about Amazon.

Now, for quality packaging, you can't beat CD Japan - not only is their standard packaging superb (bubble wrapped inside a round of tissue paper inside a sturdy box), they offer various upgrades to bigger boxes, the site shows you details of each, and in the shipping email there is a link to the packaging used - with photos! - so you know what to expect. If only they all did that! (And their shipping is 1/6th the price of Amazon Japan!)

Bronson13 · 02-21-2018, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Bradsdadg

It is nice/best to get them in person, though I have 3 stores locally (each an hour away) and only one sells movies. Last sale I went in with a top 10 list of wants, and they only had a couple towards the bottom of the list.

I have 3 Barnes and Nobles around me and 2 of them have a superb selection. Never have trouble finding what I want even during the sale. I guess I’m just lucky.

atlantajoseph · 02-21-2018, 05:33 PM

I just realized today that Arrow has released Fellini's Orchestra Rehearsal -- very exciting news and I can't wait to have this in hand. That one really is an overlooked quirky little gem! I would have preferred a Criterion release but am encouraged by the reviews of the Arrow thus far.

CinemaBlu · 02-21-2018, 05:43 PM

The people at Criterion are awesome!

I sent them an email telling them that one of my Blu-rays arrived with a damaged case. They replied within ten minutes apologizing and telling me that they'll be sending me a new case and cover art.

Excellent customer service!

CrossRhodes94 · 02-21-2018, 05:49 PM

I just finished watching Au Revoir Les Enfants for the first time. I feel so sad. As a person who had ancestors in the holocaust it hit close to home. What a beautiful film about friendship too. The ending dialogue made me emotional.

manunited1 · 02-21-2018, 05:55 PM

Last night my copy of Stalker arrived and I got to watch it for the first time... WOW. What an amazing work of art. I think I enjoyed it more then the Mirror but I will have to watch it a couple more times...

The picture quality on my projection system was simply amazing with wonderful depth and detail; portions of the film seemed to almost be 3d.

I am thoroughly pleased with my blind buy.

hoytereden · 02-21-2018, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Bradsdadg

Ended up placing two orders during the flash sale. Got them in yesterday

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I'd be interested in your thoughts of My Life As a Dog. I love the film but it's a seldom mentioned title here.

hoytereden · 02-21-2018, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Sifox211

The Criterion angels are weeping - see this post from the UK forum:

The horror

Looks like those 12 Men were really angry!

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02-21-2018, 11:13 AM	#174081
mande2013 Special Member Member since:Nov 2014 Location:Paris, France 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:322	What's Amazon thinking sending digi-paks in bubble-lined manila envelopes? My Blow-Up and Jules and Jim copies arrived safely despite the mediocre packaging. My Persona packaging was slightly dinged but not badly enough to necessitate a replacement. Even so...I guess they just don't care. With that said, I've needed to get plastic jewel case packaging replaced on more than one occasion.

02-21-2018, 01:52 PM	#174085
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	New edition of Red River coming out on May 29th. Presumably just removing the DVD from the packaging. Hopefully it does still retain the novel. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/criteri...skuId=33893914

02-21-2018, 02:40 PM	#174086
Bradsdadg Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jul 2017 4K collection:361 Blu-ray collection:1835 DVD collection:216 Trading Score:15	Ended up placing two orders during the flash sale. Got them in yesterday order.jpg

02-21-2018, 02:51 PM	#174087
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	^Very nice. The Long Day Closes has a beautiful spine; I love the font they chose for that.

02-21-2018, 03:06 PM	#174089
ShellOilJunior Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:USA Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:10	There seems to be a difference in packaging for Prime v. Non-Prime customers. TSOTL arrived safely (a day early) in an oversized bubble mailer.

02-21-2018, 04:02 PM	#174090
AaronJ Banned Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Michigan 4K collection:47 Blu-ray collection:624 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	I have never had a problem with damaged articles, whether Amazon Prime or Criterion or ... now who else have I ordered from?

02-21-2018, 05:33 PM	#174095
atlantajoseph Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Atlanta 4K collection:24 Blu-ray collection:605 DVD collection:291 Digital collection:322 iTunes collection:2 Prime collection:4 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:5	I just realized today that Arrow has released Fellini's Orchestra Rehearsal -- very exciting news and I can't wait to have this in hand. That one really is an overlooked quirky little gem! I would have preferred a Criterion release but am encouraged by the reviews of the Arrow thus far.

02-21-2018, 05:43 PM	#174096
CinemaBlu Power Member Member since:Mar 2012 Location:NYC 4K collection:193 Blu-ray collection:1555 DVD collection:101	The people at Criterion are awesome! I sent them an email telling them that one of my Blu-rays arrived with a damaged case. They replied within ten minutes apologizing and telling me that they'll be sending me a new case and cover art. Excellent customer service!

02-21-2018, 05:49 PM	#174097
CrossRhodes94 Senior Member Member since:Apr 2014 Location:Phoenix, AZ 4K collection:47 Blu-ray collection:321 DVD collection:523 Digital collection:15 iTunes collection:782 Trading Score:41	I just finished watching Au Revoir Les Enfants for the first time. I feel so sad. As a person who had ancestors in the holocaust it hit close to home. What a beautiful film about friendship too. The ending dialogue made me emotional.

02-21-2018, 05:55 PM	#174098
manunited1 Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2010 Location:denver, co 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:1172 DVD collection:180 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:29	Last night my copy of Stalker arrived and I got to watch it for the first time... WOW. What an amazing work of art. I think I enjoyed it more then the Mirror but I will have to watch it a couple more times... The picture quality on my projection system was simply amazing with wonderful depth and detail; portions of the film seemed to almost be 3d. I am thoroughly pleased with my blind buy.

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