Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread - Page 3042 - Blu-ray Forum

Katatonia · 01-23-2019, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Werdsniper2

I've never ordered anything from Shout. There's not any rewards membership or anything of the sort, is there? Something like a system where you earn points after purchasing that can be applied as a discount to future purchases?

Nope, no rewards system.

...and also beware that they now charge immediately on all pre-orders, no matter the form of payment used. They used to simply charge your card whenever separate items in an order shipped, but they just now changed it where payment is taken immediately in full.

They still have not even updated that on their website FAQ.

The "Your card will only be charged when an item has been confirmed as shipped by our warehouse." is no longer accurate.

moviegeek1992 · 01-23-2019, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by NeMo_ET

The point would be to get the awful sequels on blu. Not so much to get some sort of fantastic upgrade on the originals.

Even without a new transfer, there is still room for improvement with the original Wild Things. The US release only had the unrated cut whereas other countries got the theatrical cut & director's commentary. Shout could potentially gather both cuts plus the commentary and maybe some new special features to make a good release.

Member-222782 · 01-23-2019, 10:00 AM

The Halloween III steelbook is down to $20 on Amazon so might grab it. That contains a new 4K scan, right?

slasherdisc · 01-23-2019, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Cinema84

The Halloween III steelbook is down to $20 on Amazon so might grab it. That contains a new 4K scan, right?

Yes it does.
Looks great too!

NeMo_ET · 01-23-2019, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SeanJoyce

How is that a point? Do more than 6 people want the "awful sequels"?

Of course, putting out over-priced and over-padded re-releases of the originals is right in Shout's wheelhouse.

I could say that for half the releases that come up. People are happy about them and personally I don't understand. At least I'm looking for some titles that haven't actually seen a release on blu yet instead of something we already have with a $30 slipcover. Want to know the great thing about collecting and watching movies? Everyone has their own tastes, watch what they enjoy and collect whatever they want. So much negativity around here all the time...

WKoA13 · 01-23-2019, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Katatonia

Nope, no rewards system.

...and also beware that they now charge immediately on all pre-orders, no matter the form of payment used. They used to simply charge your card whenever separate items in an order shipped, but they just now changed it where payment is taken immediately in full.

They still have not even updated that on their website FAQ.

The "Your card will only be charged when an item has been confirmed as shipped by our warehouse." is no longer accurate.

When did that start? I placed an order 2 weeks back that was 2 current releases and 2 pre-orders.

So far I've only been charged for the current releases that shipped the next day. Pre-order charges haven't hit my account yet.

fatbot · 01-23-2019, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by WKoA13

When did that start? I placed an order 2 weeks back that was 2 current releases and 2 pre-orders.

So far I've only been charged for the current releases that shipped the next day. Pre-order charges haven't hit my account yet.

I pre-ordered three of the April titles the day The Green Inferno went up for sale, and was charged immediately for the whole order. I paid with my debit card. At first I thought it might be one of those charges that was going to drop off after a few days, but it never did.

WKoA13 · 01-23-2019, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by fatbot

I pre-ordered three of the April titles the day The Green Inferno went up for sale, and was charged immediately for the whole order. I paid with my debit card. At first I thought it might be one of those charges that was going to drop off after a few days, but it never did.

Lovely.

frakking toaster · 01-23-2019, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by fatbot

I pre-ordered three of the April titles the day The Green Inferno went up for sale, and was charged immediately for the whole order. I paid with my debit card. At first I thought it might be one of those charges that was going to drop off after a few days, but it never did.

Yeah I was very surprised when I looked at my credit card statement and saw that I was charged for the April pre orders already.

sancho · 01-23-2019, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Cinema84

The Halloween III steelbook is down to $20 on Amazon so might grab it. That contains a new 4K scan, right?

Yes it does.
Hopefully, The Halloween II steelbook drops down to $20 soon.

mparisi · 01-23-2019, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by sancho

Yes it does.
Hopefully, The Halloween II steelbook drops down to $20 soon.

It's $20 now on Hamilton Books.

jimqk · 01-23-2019, 07:32 PM

More Hammer coming from Scream ... The Witches.

https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=24522

Katatonia · 01-23-2019, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by WKoA13

When did that start? I placed an order 2 weeks back that was 2 current releases and 2 pre-orders.

So far I've only been charged for the current releases that shipped the next day. Pre-order charges haven't hit my account yet.

Since January 9th.

I did an order of all pre-order items last week since the 5% was working on them, and it did complete the full charge on my card. I've pre-ordered things from them many times before, and this is the first time it's done that.

The confirmation email they send out now says this:

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Please note that you will be charged when your order is placed. All charges will appear on your credit card/PayPal/Amazon Pay billing statement as being charged to "SHOUT! FACTORY."

Also, they have now updated the FAQ on the website:

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As of January 9, 2019, when you place an order, you will be charged immediately.

critterdvd · 01-23-2019, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by fatbot

I pre-ordered three of the April titles the day The Green Inferno went up for sale, and was charged immediately for the whole order. I paid with my debit card. At first I thought it might be one of those charges that was going to drop off after a few days, but it never did.

Probably because it makes it that much harder for you to try and cancel something...

fatbot · 01-23-2019, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by critterdvd

Probably because it makes it that much harder for you to try and cancel something...

What's harder to cancel about it? It looks like you just check the box, same as before.

TXMoviebuff77 · 01-23-2019, 08:59 PM

Yes they changed their policy and now charge you right away, guess it’s preorder from Amazon from now on unless it’s a collectors edition with poster.

TripleHBK · 01-23-2019, 11:56 PM

With the change in policy regarding when they take money, I'm curious if they still ship items as they become available or if they've updated that as well to now hold back items until everything is available? If they're looking to save money I'd imagine that multiple shipments would be one of the first things to go.

critterdvd · 01-24-2019, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by fatbot

What's harder to cancel about it? It looks like you just check the box, same as before.

Harder in the sense that they would have to refund the money back, which can incur fees, especially for those of us that use prepaid cards.

fatbot · 01-24-2019, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by critterdvd

Harder in the sense that they would have to refund the money back, which can incur fees, especially for those of us that use prepaid cards.

Gotcha. That makes sense. I've never used a prepaid card before, and didn't realize there were fees associated with those for refunds.

sancho · 01-24-2019, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Katatonia

Nope, no rewards system.

...and also beware that they now charge immediately on all pre-orders, no matter the form of payment used. They used to simply charge your card whenever separate items in an order shipped, but they just now changed it where payment is taken immediately in full.

They still have not even updated that on their website FAQ.

The "Your card will only be charged when an item has been confirmed as shipped by our warehouse." is no longer accurate.

Another good reason for me not to order from Shout directly.

01-23-2019, 10:00 AM	#60823
Member-222782 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:645 Blu-ray collection:4556 DVD collection:474 Trading Score:140	The Halloween III steelbook is down to $20 on Amazon so might grab it. That contains a new 4K scan, right?

01-23-2019, 07:32 PM	#60832
jimqk Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Pennsylvania 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:975 Blu-ray reviews: 4	More Hammer coming from Scream ... The Witches. https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=24522

01-23-2019, 08:59 PM	#60836
TXMoviebuff77 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2017 Location:San Antonio, TX 4K collection:1213 Blu-ray collection:1408 Trading Score:2	Yes they changed their policy and now charge you right away, guess it’s preorder from Amazon from now on unless it’s a collectors edition with poster.

01-23-2019, 11:56 PM	#60837
TripleHBK Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Lincoln, NE Home Theater Gallery:52 4K collection:249 Blu-ray collection:3650 DVD collection:742 Blu-ray reviews: 17 Trading Score:47	With the change in policy regarding when they take money, I'm curious if they still ship items as they become available or if they've updated that as well to now hold back items until everything is available? If they're looking to save money I'd imagine that multiple shipments would be one of the first things to go.

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