How long do your HMV orders take to arrive? - Blu-ray Forum

nightcrawler · 02-27-2010, 10:26 PM

If I've pre-ordered something from HMV (online) they are often sent out on the Tuesday before the release date but I still don't get them until the Saturday - thats 4 days!

If I use Play they won't send them out until at least the Thursday before release but I still usually get them by the Saturday, making it only 2 days. Why do HMV orders take longer? They are all based in the Channel Islands so I don't get it

BellesPrince · 02-27-2010, 11:23 PM

I usually get my HMV pre-orders on the Saturday, but I found that Play stopped sending pre-orders out until 5 pm on the Friday before release, and I often wouldn't get them until the Tuesday or Wednesday after release.

Simple solution, Play lost all my orders and HMV gained them.

addyjones1234 · 02-28-2010, 12:00 AM

I got up about 4-6 days before but a game on release so depends

Dickieduvet · 02-28-2010, 12:34 AM

Always been pretty quick for me, Ordered 7 Blu's off the website on Wednesday, All arrived by Saturday.

BellesPrince · 02-28-2010, 10:28 AM

Actually mean't to say I normally get my pre-orders on the Friday, mental block there, and I typed Saturday.

Just got the latest Doctor Who DVD box set from HMV on Friday, which doesn't come out until tomorrow.

Always a benefit getting them at the weekend, because you have more time to spend watching them and working through any features you're interested in.

nightcrawler · 02-28-2010, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BellesPrince

Always a benefit getting them at the weekend, because you have more time to spend watching them and working through any features you're interested in.

You're not wrong there - that's why I very rarely use Amazon for pre-orders.

nightcrawler · 03-24-2010, 09:08 AM

Does anyone know if HMV will post out pre-orders earlier than usual next week because of the Easter bank holidays? I have ordered season 3 of 30 Rock which is due out the week starting Easter Monday, but there'll also be no post on the (good) friday just before.

adamhopelies · 03-24-2010, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nightcrawler

Does anyone know if HMV will post out pre-orders earlier than usual next week because of the Easter bank holidays? I have ordered season 3 of 30 Rock which is due out the week starting Easter Monday, but there'll also be no post on the (good) friday just before.

I'm hoping so, as it would be nice to have LOTR here for Easter Sunday/Bank Holiday Monday! I have a major research project in over the Easter period, so this would be the only chance I get to sit down and watch the whole trilogy in one go.

02-27-2010, 10:26 PM	#1
nightcrawler Special Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:London, UK	How long do your HMV orders take to arrive? If I've pre-ordered something from HMV (online) they are often sent out on the Tuesday before the release date but I still don't get them until the Saturday - thats 4 days! If I use Play they won't send them out until at least the Thursday before release but I still usually get them by the Saturday, making it only 2 days. Why do HMV orders take longer? They are all based in the Channel Islands so I don't get it

Similar Threads
thread	Forum	Thread Starter	Replies	Last Post
Watchmen Blu-ray pre-orders up at HMV!	United Kingdom and Ireland	pandys-box	0	05-02-2009 10:06 AM
Blu ray - Will these every arrive?	United Kingdom and Ireland	leo0787sx	3	04-15-2009 04:23 PM
Got Die Hard 1-2. 4 soon to arrive...	Blu-ray Movies - North America	XSilentCobraX	31	11-12-2007 06:59 PM
Pixar pre-orders - what is taking Amazon so long?	Blu-ray Movies - North America	E-Dogg	43	09-12-2007 12:03 PM
Placed an order at Amazon.com; when will it arrive?	Blu-ray Movies - North America	Gamma_Winstead	3	07-22-2007 12:47 PM

02-27-2010, 11:23 PM	#2
BellesPrince Banned Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray collection:153	I usually get my HMV pre-orders on the Saturday, but I found that Play stopped sending pre-orders out until 5 pm on the Friday before release, and I often wouldn't get them until the Tuesday or Wednesday after release. Simple solution, Play lost all my orders and HMV gained them.

02-28-2010, 12:00 AM	#3
addyjones1234 Active Member Member since:Aug 2009	I got up about 4-6 days before but a game on release so depends

02-28-2010, 12:34 AM	#4
Dickieduvet Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:England 4K collection:638 Blu-ray collection:3907 DVD collection:90 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:7	Always been pretty quick for me, Ordered 7 Blu's off the website on Wednesday, All arrived by Saturday.

02-28-2010, 10:28 AM	#5
BellesPrince Banned Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray collection:153	Actually mean't to say I normally get my pre-orders on the Friday, mental block there, and I typed Saturday. Just got the latest Doctor Who DVD box set from HMV on Friday, which doesn't come out until tomorrow. Always a benefit getting them at the weekend, because you have more time to spend watching them and working through any features you're interested in.

03-24-2010, 09:08 AM	#7
nightcrawler Special Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:London, UK	Does anyone know if HMV will post out pre-orders earlier than usual next week because of the Easter bank holidays? I have ordered season 3 of 30 Rock which is due out the week starting Easter Monday, but there'll also be no post on the (good) friday just before.

Best Blu-ray Movie Deals