Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread - Page 2941 - Blu-ray Forum

skinjob69 · 11-12-2018, 06:48 AM

Easy choice for me. No way I'm paying those prices from any retailer regardless of how big or obscure the title is.

I wish Grindhouse Video the best of luck and hope this situation doesn't harm him financially. I enjoy watching his weekly updates and would love it if this extra publicity gains him more viewers and actually leads to increased sales.

zbinks · 11-12-2018, 06:53 AM

Is it legal to enforce MAP pricing on other retailers, but not on your own storefront?

GasmaskAvenger · 11-12-2018, 08:07 AM

The continued downfall of the Shout! Factory is actually very entertaining to me.

I hope, by some divine intervention, Arrow gets to do a Elm Street box set. They'd give that series its due.

DR Herbert West · 11-12-2018, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by TheHorrorNerd

We need a catchy hash tag to get their attention on social media.
I'll tweet them his video. He even said to do it.

#gougefactory

ryanmj1993 · 11-12-2018, 11:04 AM

I’m gonna keep bombarding them with posts on heir Facebook pages and emails. This company has really gone down hill. Wish somebody else would have got that Warner deal now.

dawnofthediscs · 11-12-2018, 11:19 AM

#scamfactory

Member-167298 · 11-12-2018, 11:22 AM

I am seriously thinking of starting an Instagram campaign. Is anyone else out there doing anything like this yet?

dawnofthediscs · 11-12-2018, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by PrestonXI

I am seriously thinking of starting an Instagram campaign. Is anyone else out there doing anything like this yet?

I made people aware of the video via my Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Should be interesting because Jeff Nelson follows me on all of those platforms, so I'm expecting a response at some point.

Member-167298 · 11-12-2018, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dawnofthediscs

I made people aware of the video via my Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Should be interesting because Jeff Nelson follows me on all of those platforms, so I'm expecting a response at some point.

Awesome! Followed. Looks like you already follow me (I'm @alucarda77).

Member-222782 · 11-12-2018, 12:14 PM

Shout's new anti-consumer tactics are troublesome but I don't see anyone talking about not having the option to purchase a non-poster edition through their site - something that irks me just as much as the price gouging. The prices on Shout's site are lower than Amazon but factor in the forced poster and the needed extra large shipping container plus the exorbitant shipping and you've got a product that EXCELS Amazon's almost-full MSRP pricing. My copy of Valley Girl came out to $37+ and they even shipped it to the wrong address. BTW, why the hell do they charge $6.99 for shipping? Is Shout TRYING to put themselves out of business?

dawnofthediscs · 11-12-2018, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by PrestonXI

Awesome! Followed. Looks like you already follow me (I'm @alucarda77).

Oh yeah, I do! I always enjoy stumbling upon people I follow on other forums.

Puffy · 11-12-2018, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dawnofthediscs

Oh yeah, I do! I always enjoy stumbling upon people I follow on other forums.

You follow me too though I post and you don’t like my stuff

dawnofthediscs · 11-12-2018, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Puffy

You follow me too though I post and you don’t like my stuff

I follow over 2000 people, so I'd have to scroll for 20 minutes to see everyone's stuff everyday. I assure you it's nothing personal. What your IG handle? I'll try and make a point of checking your page more often.

GODHOOD · 11-12-2018, 12:55 PM

First there was that whole Return of the Living Dead 2 debacle where you couldn't pre-order from small retailers now this. Don't know what's going on with Scream Factory lately, they should be called out on this kind of stuff.

tek8080 · 11-12-2018, 01:03 PM

They definitely need to be called out on it. Everybody should be vocal about their displeasure. Better yet, people need to stop buying their product at these prices. THAT will be the difficult one for most people. They admittedly have some very strong titles being released. Hitting them in the wallet is really the only way they will listen, as they've shown that's all they care about.

Member-222782 · 11-12-2018, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Tylur

This is so ****ed up. Definitely reeks of new management trying new ways to squeeze every last penny. **** business in general. You have to be real scummy to squish honest, hardworking little guys.

Maybe Shout was bought out by Twilight Time - the kings of charge more for less.

Dailyan · 11-12-2018, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Cinema84

Maybe Shout was bought out by Twilight Time - the kings of charge more for less.

TT’s QC>SF’s QC

slasherdisc · 11-12-2018, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by PrestonXI

Awesome! Followed. Looks like you already follow me (I'm @alucarda77).

NeMo_ET · 11-12-2018, 01:32 PM

The one thing I 100% agree with and understand is punishing retailers for sending stuff out or selling it prior to the release date. Not only does that hurt their sales and give less incentive for people to buy directly, but it could potentially get them in trouble with the people they're licensing from. Luckily, I've had no problems with any of the stuff I've pre-ordered from Amazon.ca so far. House on Haunted Hill would be the most recent. Have Candyman and UL2 preordered. The prices are a little more than what I was paying in the past, but nothing too crazy. I've always had to be selective when ordering their titles. I likened the increases to the prices of video games over the years. It costs $80 for new release games now, where it used to be $50 or 60. Where I draw the line would be stuff like receiving the wrong items, damaged items, defective, etc. It seems like they're making an effort to make everything right but I can't speak first hand. I've had to order a couple replacement discs over the years and never had any issues. Maybe the recent shipping/quality issues are related to the disc pressing issues and it's all managed through the same facility? In reality, they're really only hurting themselves here. Angering the fans (although I still think we need to give it a little time) but also the costs of having to replace items, more shipping, etc. Bunch of random thoughts crammed in there but in the end I think some good communication would go a long way here.

Hedji · 11-12-2018, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by tek8080

They definitely need to be called out on it. Everybody should be vocal about their displeasure. Better yet, people need to stop buying their product at these prices. THAT will be the difficult one for most people. They admittedly have some very strong titles being released. Hitting them in the wallet is really the only way they will listen, as they've shown that's all they care about.

This.

I want Dracula, Prince of Darkness really bad, but you know what? It's a triple dip for me. And believe me, they will press plenty of these things. They will be around for years to come. And then one day, they will be sent to Hamilton Books or price slashed. Until then, I can survive on my previous blu ray.

Do NOT pay these prices.

11-12-2018, 06:48 AM	#58801
skinjob69 Senior Member Member since:Jun 2014	Easy choice for me. No way I'm paying those prices from any retailer regardless of how big or obscure the title is. I wish Grindhouse Video the best of luck and hope this situation doesn't harm him financially. I enjoy watching his weekly updates and would love it if this extra publicity gains him more viewers and actually leads to increased sales.

11-12-2018, 06:53 AM	#58802
zbinks Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2011 Location:Illinois 4K collection:46 Blu-ray collection:3037 DVD collection:442 Digital collection:1 Trading Score:1	Is it legal to enforce MAP pricing on other retailers, but not on your own storefront?

11-12-2018, 08:07 AM	#58803
GasmaskAvenger Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jul 2014 Location:Fresno, California, USA 4K collection:1112 Blu-ray collection:4987 DVD collection:656 Trading Score:33	The continued downfall of the Shout! Factory is actually very entertaining to me. I hope, by some divine intervention, Arrow gets to do a Elm Street box set. They'd give that series its due.

11-12-2018, 11:04 AM	#58805
ryanmj1993 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Pennsylvania 4K collection:417 Blu-ray collection:1678 DVD collection:19	I’m gonna keep bombarding them with posts on heir Facebook pages and emails. This company has really gone down hill. Wish somebody else would have got that Warner deal now.

11-12-2018, 11:19 AM	#58806
dawnofthediscs Power Member Member since:Nov 2017 4K collection:105 Blu-ray collection:1570 DVD collection:25	#scamfactory

11-12-2018, 11:22 AM	#58807
Member-167298 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2011 4K collection:474 Blu-ray collection:1321 DVD collection:102 iTunes collection:558 Trading Score:61	I am seriously thinking of starting an Instagram campaign. Is anyone else out there doing anything like this yet?

11-12-2018, 12:14 PM	#58810
Member-222782 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:645 Blu-ray collection:4556 DVD collection:474 Trading Score:140	Shout's new anti-consumer tactics are troublesome but I don't see anyone talking about not having the option to purchase a non-poster edition through their site - something that irks me just as much as the price gouging. The prices on Shout's site are lower than Amazon but factor in the forced poster and the needed extra large shipping container plus the exorbitant shipping and you've got a product that EXCELS Amazon's almost-full MSRP pricing. My copy of Valley Girl came out to $37+ and they even shipped it to the wrong address. BTW, why the hell do they charge $6.99 for shipping? Is Shout TRYING to put themselves out of business?

11-12-2018, 12:55 PM	#58814
GODHOOD Special Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Orlando, Florida U.S.	First there was that whole Return of the Living Dead 2 debacle where you couldn't pre-order from small retailers now this. Don't know what's going on with Scream Factory lately, they should be called out on this kind of stuff.

11-12-2018, 01:03 PM	#58815
tek8080 Expert Member Member since:Apr 2016 Blu-ray collection:178	They definitely need to be called out on it. Everybody should be vocal about their displeasure. Better yet, people need to stop buying their product at these prices. THAT will be the difficult one for most people. They admittedly have some very strong titles being released. Hitting them in the wallet is really the only way they will listen, as they've shown that's all they care about.

11-12-2018, 01:32 PM	#58819
NeMo_ET Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2013 Location:Canada 4K collection:38 Blu-ray collection:1392 DVD collection:94	The one thing I 100% agree with and understand is punishing retailers for sending stuff out or selling it prior to the release date. Not only does that hurt their sales and give less incentive for people to buy directly, but it could potentially get them in trouble with the people they're licensing from. Luckily, I've had no problems with any of the stuff I've pre-ordered from Amazon.ca so far. House on Haunted Hill would be the most recent. Have Candyman and UL2 preordered. The prices are a little more than what I was paying in the past, but nothing too crazy. I've always had to be selective when ordering their titles. I likened the increases to the prices of video games over the years. It costs $80 for new release games now, where it used to be $50 or 60. Where I draw the line would be stuff like receiving the wrong items, damaged items, defective, etc. It seems like they're making an effort to make everything right but I can't speak first hand. I've had to order a couple replacement discs over the years and never had any issues. Maybe the recent shipping/quality issues are related to the disc pressing issues and it's all managed through the same facility? In reality, they're really only hurting themselves here. Angering the fans (although I still think we need to give it a little time) but also the costs of having to replace items, more shipping, etc. Bunch of random thoughts crammed in there but in the end I think some good communication would go a long way here.

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