Real Canadian Superstores / Loblaws Superstores - Blu-ray Deals!

[zeze]

I'm thinking a lot more of these titles are previously viewed even if they don't have the sticker. I got The Skeleton Key today (no previously viewed sticker) but it came in a eco case. I'm pretty sure this blu-ray never came in a eco case though.

[disco1979]

Originally Posted by gwfb5

I saw a US 3D-edition for the same price at Jean Coutu a few months ago, and now I regret not getting it.

I was there again last week, and of course it wasn't still there. Oh well.
Last night I ordered the 4K-edition from Amazon for $12.99. (same price as the BD)

I bought Boss Baby 3D at Shoppers. I saw it again a few months ago. So there may be more copies out there.

[GreatGreg]

I've seen BOSS BABY at a few places too. Can't remember where because I already own it.

[J.P. Samson]

Originally Posted by zeze

I'm thinking a lot more of these titles are previously viewed even if they don't have the sticker. I got The Skeleton Key today (no previously viewed sticker) but it came in a eco case. I'm pretty sure this blu-ray never came in a eco case though.

I'm pretty sure most of them are repacks of some kind. Not sure if they are actually previously viewed, but given the condition of a few of the discs, I bet some are. Fingerprints on the discs are a dead giveaway. I need to clean just about every disc of smudges.

The assumption is that these are bulk buys from iNetVideo. I find when I buy stuff directly from them, I get a mix of brand-new sealed boxes, and very obvious repacks of used discs. Heck, I even got one today in a knock-off Blu-Ray box (i.e. not Elite or Amaray). (I know they are fake Blu-Ray cases because I've bought empty bundles of them for cheap before; they are a weird size being 13.5mm thick.)

JP

[Deadend45]

Originally Posted by J.P. Samson

I'm pretty sure most of them are repacks of some kind. Not sure if they are actually previously viewed, but given the condition of a few of the discs, I bet some are. Fingerprints on the discs are a dead giveaway. I need to clean just about every disc of smudges.

I have bought countless BDs supplied by inetvideo, not one was used or repackaged unless indicated.

[J.P. Samson]

Originally Posted by Deadend45

I have bought countless BDs supplied by inetvideo, not one was used or repackaged unless indicated.

Then I'd say you've been very lucky!

My most recent order from iNetVideo arrived yesterday. All items were indicated as "new".

Star Trek: Beyond was in a knock-off Blu-Ray case (13.5mm, 3-disc case, raised plastic matte Blu-Ray logo on case, no manufacturer identified on case). Out of the hundreds of Blu-Ray titles I own, I've never seen one studio use this kind of case before. In fact, I've bought them extremely cheaply from fleamarket sellers before. One of the discs had heavy scuffing on the label side, and distinct fingerprints on the playback surface. Very suspect.

The Pitch Black discs had fingerprints on the playback surface, so I know that one can't be in new, factory-sealed condtion either.

The list goes on. It might be the sub-$10 "new" items that, even if they haven't been used before, seem to have been at least opened and handled. Not a big deal. The digital codes are all valid, and in most cases the disc surfaces have very few, small scratches if any at all (i.e. no worse than what I've seen on some factory-sealed new Blu-Rays from studios).

After all that, knowing how little I paid for these items and my prior expectations of what I would be getting (despite being identified as "new"), I'm a very happy customer!

JP

[zeze]

Originally Posted by J.P. Samson

Then I'd say you've been very lucky!

My most recent order from iNetVideo arrived yesterday. All items were indicated as "new".

Star Trek: Beyond was in a knock-off Blu-Ray case (13.5mm, 3-disc case, raised plastic matte Blu-Ray logo on case, no manufacturer identified on case). Out of the hundreds of Blu-Ray titles I own, I've never seen one studio use this kind of case before. In fact, I've bought them extremely cheaply from fleamarket sellers before. One of the discs had heavy scuffing on the label side, and distinct fingerprints on the playback surface. Very suspect.

The Pitch Black discs had fingerprints on the playback surface, so I know that one can't be in new, factory-sealed condtion either.

The list goes on. It might be the sub-$10 "new" items that, even if they haven't been used before, seem to have been at least opened and handled. Not a big deal. The digital codes are all valid, and in most cases the disc surfaces have very few, small scratches if any at all (i.e. no worse than what I've seen on some factory-sealed new Blu-Rays from studios).

After all that, knowing how little I paid for these items and my prior expectations of what I would be getting (despite being identified as "new"), I'm a very happy customer!

JP

Just got The Night Manager from inetvideo. Was supposed to be new but the case has clearly been swapped (it is in a case like Gravitas Ventures uses for their blu-rays) and the blu-ray case plastic is wrinkled like how it would be if you re-shrink wrap something. The discs are in new condition though and the digital code works. My only explanation that I can come up with is that either inetvideo or where ever they buy from got a bunch of damaged movies and they had to swap out the cases before they could sell them. I have been buying from inetvideo for a long time (both directly and from SDM, GT, Sunrise, etc) and I have only started having this problem recently.

[J.P. Samson]

Originally Posted by Deadend45

I have bought countless BDs supplied by inetvideo, not one was used or repackaged unless indicated.

Originally Posted by zeze

Just got The Night Manager from inetvideo. Was supposed to be new but the case has clearly been swapped (it is in a case like Gravitas Ventures uses for their blu-rays) and the blu-ray case plastic is wrinkled like how it would be if you re-shrink wrap something. The discs are in new condition though and the digital code works.

So might be a recent phenomena that some iNetVideo stuff being sold as "new" is actually repackaged or something. Your experience sounds similar to what I'm seeing.

JP

[J.P. Samson]

Originally Posted by chaingunsofdoom

Westhills RCSS has a Boss Baby 3D if you're looking for it? $9.99 and I placed it by Thunder and Skyscraper 3D.

Originally Posted by disco1979

I bought Boss Baby 3D at Shoppers. I saw it again a few months ago. So there may be more copies out there.

Grabbed Boss Baby 3D with slip from the Edmonton West Superstore for $10. Thanks for the tip. Also picked of the Pacific Rim: Uprising Blu-Ray SteelBook there for $10. Plus the J.J. Star Trek Blu-Ray Metalpak for $7.

JP

[NoFrillBill]

I saw a couple of copies of Justice League BD w/slipcover for $5.44 at my local Loblaws (Burhamthorpe & The East Mall in Etobicoke) earlier tonight in the clearance section. Had a bunch of JL dvd's too.

[TheCapn]

RCSS Black Friday 'Slam Deals' flyer advertises $3 blus and $10 DVD Boxsets, I'ld post a screen grab but I don't know how on PC

[Coolcicada]

Originally Posted by TheCapn

RCSS Black Friday 'Slam Deals' flyer advertises $3 blus and $10 DVD Boxsets, I'ld post a screen grab but I don't know how on PC

Found it. Thanks for sharing!

[TheCapn]

Originally Posted by Coolcicada

Found it. Thanks for sharing!

And that was a bust, found the racks tucked in behind the Sushi counter beside a display of poinsettas, up against the wall with all the blus facing said wall, just your standard inetvideo stock and it seemed like all the $10 DVD multi sets were already price marked 6.99 or less. ah well, got an 8 piece tenders and wedges for $10 at least lol

[originalHDphantom]

Originally Posted by TheCapn

Ah well, got an 8 piece tenders and wedges for $10 at least lol

I'd still say you made out pretty well then!

[Coolcicada]

They did have many titles, maybe 20, to choose from at my location. They are found on the same stand where the other $4.99 and $6.99 movies are.

I got Taken 2 for the digital code. Managed to successfully redeem it on iTunes even though it says that it expired 1/15/15 but it appears to be SD. I thought about Tower Height but put it back.

[TheCapn]

Originally Posted by Coolcicada

I thought about Tower Height but put it back.

believe me, that was the correct choice

[Steel Panther]

Originally Posted by Coolcicada

They did have many titles, maybe 20, to choose from at my location. They are found on the same stand where the other $4.99 and $6.99 movies are.

I got Taken 2 for the digital code. Managed to successfully redeem it on iTunes even though it says that it expired 1/15/15 but it appears to be SD. I thought about Tower Height but put it back.

that digital code for taken is indeed SD. I just redeemed mine a few months ago and seen that too.. I have a ton of SD digital copies which irk me, but itunes gives them some HDR treatment so it's kind of watchable ish..

[chaingunsofdoom]

Last RCSS I visited here had kind of a minor restock...

They had Central Intelligence 4K for $9.99 (maybe the 4K disk only?). Some TV seasons on BD like the Tudors.

Only BD I picked up was the Alberta filmed "Forsaken" with multiple Sutherlands for $6.99.