Twilight Time Discussion Thread

[Merrik]

I'll admit, I'm getting a little antsy about my second order, but only because I'm one of those "I want it now!" kind of guys, even if I don't watch the movie for a year after I buy it!

11 days so far without any movement is a bit of a wait, but like I said before, I had an order one time for I think 5 movies, take 8 days to ship (no sale, no pre-releases in the order) so an order for 18 movies during a massive sale isn't stressing me out too much, just want them so I can start watching them is all! (And the shipping to Canada takes a couple of weeks unfortunately, so even after it does ship, it's still a bit of a wait).

It's all good. I know they've gotten slammed. Best sale prices ever for a lot of these films, you guys had the Thanksgiving Holiday last week which hopefully no one was working during... the delays for a small business like this are fairly understandable at this point. If something hasn't happened in a couple weeks, that'd be a different story.

[Keymaster]

I second Merrik's opinion. I'm not bent out of shape whatsoever about the wait, even though my card expired during a big order that wasn't processed in time. I'm more excited about the orders that have arrived than worried about the ones that haven't.

[baheidstu]

Originally Posted by Merrik

I'll admit, I'm getting a little antsy about my second order, but only because I'm one of those "I want it now!" kind of guys, even if I don't watch the movie for a year after I buy it!

11 days so far without any movement is a bit of a wait, but like I said before, I had an order one time for I think 5 movies, take 8 days to ship (no sale, no pre-releases in the order) so an order for 18 movies during a massive sale isn't stressing me out too much, just want them so I can start watching them is all! (And the shipping to Canada takes a couple of weeks unfortunately, so even after it does ship, it's still a bit of a wait).

It's all good. I know they've gotten slammed. Best sale prices ever for a lot of these films, you guys had the Thanksgiving Holiday last week which hopefully no one was working during... the delays for a small business like this are fairly understandable at this point. If something hasn't happened in a couple weeks, that'd be a different story.

I'm in Canada too. The last I checked my tracking number on Friday it had arrived in Montreal for processing. That usually takes a few days, which means it would be another week long wait before it reaches me in Sask. But for the hell of it I checked just now and it's already out for delivery, which means it'll be waiting for me when I get home! I had a Kino Lorber order arrive ridiculously fast last week as well. Canada Post must have all the extra seasonal staff working now making things move much faster.

[mca213]

Originally Posted by drat

I placed my order with SAE on the 16th and it is still not even sent.

If a company cannot fill an in-stock order after two full weeks then something has gone terribly, terribly wrong.

I placed 2 orders on the 17th. One shipped and delivered and the other I placed on the 17th still hasnt shipped, but, I wouldnt worry about it, im sure they are backed up.

On other note, can someone tell me why At Close Range showed up with the booklet separate? Not a big deal, just seems weird.

[warrian]

Originally Posted by mca213

On other note, can someone tell me why At Close Range showed up with the booklet separate? Not a big deal, just seems weird.

Can't remember the details, but something was wrong with the original booklet, I believe (messed up or left out, I can't quite recall). Replacements were sent later originally.

[iamnoone]

Originally Posted by warrian

Can't remember the details, but something was wrong with the original booklet, I believe (messed up or left out, I can't quite recall). Replacements were sent later originally.

The text was printed on a dark background or something like that on the first printing so you couldn't really read it easily (or at all).

[imsounoriginal]

Originally Posted by baheidstu

Can you not have your mail forwarded?

I can, I'm just impatient lol

[warrian]

Originally Posted by iamnoone

The text was printed on a dark background or something like that on the first printing so you couldn't really read it easily (or at all).

THAT was it. I remember now. Explains why I have two.

[thatguamguy]

Originally Posted by drat

I placed my order with SAE on the 16th and it is still not even sent.

If a company cannot fill an in-stock order after two full weeks then something has gone terribly, terribly wrong.

In the US, November 24th is a national holiday and the 25th is a de facto one, so you still have a little while before it's been two full weeks.

[OldGoat]

Originally Posted by baheidstu

I'm in Canada too. The last I checked my tracking number on Friday it had arrived in Montreal for processing. That usually takes a few days, which means it would be another week long wait before it reaches me in Sask. But for the hell of it I checked just now and it's already out for delivery, which means it'll be waiting for me when I get home! I had a Kino Lorber order arrive ridiculously fast last week as well. Canada Post must have all the extra seasonal staff working now making things move much faster.

I think you're right about Canada Post. My order shipped on the 18th, arrived in Montreal on Friday and was delivered to me in Vancouver before noon today!

[RiderNation]

Originally Posted by OldGoat

I think you're right about Canada Post. My order shipped on the 18th, arrived in Montreal on Friday and was delivered to me in Vancouver before noon today!

Awesome news! I placed an order on Nov. 19 (13 titles) and the Canada Post tracking update today says I should get it here in Calgary tomorrow! My second order (5 titles), from Nov. 20, just shipped today, so I ought to get it in 2 weeks. The sale is a no-brainer for Canadians, especially with the current exchange rate!

[baheidstu]

Originally Posted by muchogris

Was about to grab one title from the sale and suddenly:



What the hell has happened? A couple of months ago this didnt happen. If i dont pay this, will they be able to share proof that it was at least delivered? That is the only thing i need to know.

Uhm, that's always been there since my first TT order back in 2012. I always select no. I suppose I could be SOL if my package went missing but they never have.

[Merrik]

Originally Posted by RiderNation

Awesome news! I placed an order on Nov. 19 (13 titles) and the Canada Post tracking update today says I should get it here in Calgary tomorrow! My second order (5 titles), from Nov. 20, just shipped today, so I ought to get it in 2 weeks. The sale is a no-brainer for Canadians, especially with the current exchange rate!

Absolutely. I want to order a couple of the new releases from last month and in comparison to the sale prices... ouch lol.

And echoing everyone who's praising Canada Post. My tracking shows that my first order arrived in the country late last week, it was waiting for me today when I got home. Two days basically to ship it across Canada, without the option of paying for a prime membership or anything!

[nitin]

Originally Posted by baheidstu

Uhm, that's always been there since my first TT order back in 2012. I always select no. I suppose I could be SOL if my package went missing but they never have.

It has been there for a while but it used to be $10 more but it has recently changed to $25-$45 more.

[StingingVelvet]

Originally Posted by Keymaster

I watched Under Fire yesterday, for the first time. I think it compares favorably with The Year of Living Dangerously and Salvador. I very much enjoyed it. If you like political thrillers, or something along the lines of a Costas-Gavras film, I'm sure you will too.

I'm mostly getting it for Hackman, but I do like political thrillers and 70's movies a lot. Saw Salvador forever ago and didn't like it much, but I was a kid. Might get that in some future sale, assuming it doesn't sell out. I forgot I also want Boxcar Bertha, but that just came out.

[little idiot]

70 copies left of MOBY DICK at http://www.twilighttimemovies.com
Wondering how many are left at SAE..... ?

[Merrik]

Originally Posted by little idiot

70 copies left of MOBY DICK at http://www.twilighttimemovies.com
Wondering how many are left at SAE..... ?

Thanks for posting that, I haven't seen it anywhere else, so good to know. Just placed my order for that and I Want To Live!, two of three releases I really wanted from their November releases. Don't want to possibly miss out on the movie selling through before having a chance to order it.

Couldn't afford The Boston Strangler at the moment, which was the third film I wanted to buy. I was waiting a bit to order all three at the same time (as being in Canada with shipping costs, each one of Twilight Time's films end up being about $50 when all is said and done ) but will order The Boston Strangler next month when I can afford it along with The Barefoot Contessa.

Thanks again!

[morg999]

Originally Posted by little idiot

70 copies left of MOBY DICK at http://www.twilighttimemovies.com
Wondering how many are left at SAE..... ?

Where do you see that? The link dosen't mention quantities remaining. Cart trick?

[#Darren]

Originally Posted by tallrichard

I have had several conversations with SAE about my TT order....they keep saying they are overwhelmed and they're trying to get orders out this week. It took almost 3 days to get a reply to my email.....

Just another reason to order via TT....this is ridiculous!

they are a small operation

it is not ridiculous

[#Darren]

Originally Posted by muchogris

Was about to grab one title from the sale and suddenly:



What the hell has happened? A couple of months ago this didnt happen. If i dont pay this, will they be able to share proof that it was at least delivered? That is the only thing i need to know.

they have had this policy for years

it shows on all my orders

and yes i think it is lame