Reminder to check out the region free deals - Blu-ray Forum

bevins2016 · 11-21-2016, 08:14 PM

Hey guys, as most of us often do we forget that Black Friday deals extend past the stores that we usually see here. There are TONS of fantastic deals on amazon UK right now and other places and the exchange rate is incredibly low right now at 1gbp = 1.28usd. Even today's gold box deal on amazon is almost $10 cheaper in the UK.

So just remember to click on the region free deals thread above and also switch the region on the website to see other countries' Amazon trackers.

Edit: if you are a US citizen you also don't have to pay VAT so it's even cheaper than listed! I made a test order that cost around 210 pounds and during checkout the price dropped to about 180 pounds shipped.

DarkSide2473 · 11-21-2016, 08:44 PM

Yup. I picked up Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Series for $24.42 shipped. I've never seen the show (I know...I'm ashamed of myself) and this was too great of a deal to pass up.

sasdragon · 11-21-2016, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkSide2473

Yup. I picked up Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Series for $24.42 shipped. I've never seen the show (I know...I'm ashamed of myself) and this was too great of a deal to pass up.

I did this a while back for around the same price and sat down some time last week and watched the first three quarters of the first season. Fantastic so far.

bevins2016 · 11-21-2016, 08:54 PM

The prices on both seasons of rebels, Star Trek tng and tons others are fantastic right now. I'm definitely going to end up spending $200 or more than I originally planned this year with these box sets I forgot about.

WhySoBlu? · 11-21-2016, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkSide2473

Yup. I picked up Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Series for $24.42 shipped. I've never seen the show (I know...I'm ashamed of myself) and this was too great of a deal to pass up.

Well worth it at that price. Prepare to be blown away (just don't give up during the Season 2 lull...)

FrancisP · 11-21-2016, 09:47 PM

The only trouble I have with Amazon.uk is that you don't get the best exchange rate. If it is 1.28 pounds to a dollar, they charge 1.32 or somewhere in that vicintity. You would think a big company like that would get the best exchange rates. I ordered a steelbook from Zavvi and got a exchange rate that was almost dead on with the official exchange rate at the time. Although if it cheaper then it doesn't matter. I ordered the Roddenberry Vault as a pre-order earliert for $25 including shipping.

bevins2016 · 11-21-2016, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by FrancisP

The only trouble I have with Amazon.uk is that you don't get the best exchange rate. If it is 1.28 pounds to a dollar, they charge 1.32 or somewhere in that vicintity. You would think a big company like that would get the best exchange rates. I ordered a steelbook from Zavvi and got a exchange rate that was almost dead on with the official exchange rate at the time. Although if it cheaper then it doesn't matter. I ordered the Roddenberry Vault as a pre-order earliert for $25 including shipping.

The exchange rate is currently 1 -> 1.2. Amazons is 1.28 which is why I put that in my OP

But the prices for most of the stuff is soo cheap you won't might the very small surcharge on the exchange rate.

GiantSunDevil · 11-21-2016, 10:14 PM

Thanks for the reminder!

Also picked up Battlestar Galactica for about $25. Blind buy (ducks).

Will go well with my $1 Blood and Chrome, thanks y'all!

Kinkoman · 11-21-2016, 11:04 PM

Does this include everything or do I have to pick up like the movieish stuff(like Blood and Chrome) season 4.1 etc?

wormraper · 11-21-2016, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Kinkoman

Does this include everything or do I have to pick up like the movieish stuff(like Blood and Chrome) season 4.1 etc?

It's only the TV seasons. not the movies and 4.1...

wormraper · 11-21-2016, 11:49 PM

good idea. I'd forgotten about some of the boxsets... I see Deadwood is on sale for like $16 USD shipped. is there any differences in quality wise between the UK set and the US set?

bevins2016 · 11-22-2016, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by wormraper

good idea. I'd forgotten about some of the boxsets... I see Deadwood is on sale for like $16 USD shipped. is there any differences in quality wise between the UK set and the US set?

98% of blu ray transfers are identical between different regions. The sets always have different packaging though so if that matters make sure to check out an unboxing or pictures somewhere online. Sometimes the UK sets have better packaging than the US alternatives. Also make sure the set is not region locked. most of the stuff isn't but that one time you don't pay attention is annoying

willbfree · 11-22-2016, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by wormraper

I see Deadwood is on sale for like $16 USD shipped. is there any differences in quality wise between the UK set and the US set?

In this case, big difference - the UK version of Deadwood doesn't have the special features that are on the US version. But if you only want the episodes, it is fine.

wormraper · 11-22-2016, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by willbfree

In this case, big difference - the UK version of Deadwood doesn't have the special features that are on the US version. But if you only want the episodes, it is fine.

yeah, I don't mind no extras. I just was making sure it wasn't some subpar transfer or anything. $16 shipped is STUPID for three seasons of an HBO show

willbfree · 11-22-2016, 02:32 PM

Checking the threads on the UK version, there are also audio problems with it - not caused by it being from a different country, but just a screwup.

DarkSide2473 · 11-24-2016, 01:21 PM

Zavvi has some pretty good deals on The Lion King 1-3, Toy Story 1-3, and Indiana Jones: The Complete Adventures.

11-21-2016, 08:14 PM	#1
bevins2016 Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2013 Location:Ohio Blu-ray collection:1123 DVD collection:60 Trading Score:235 Timezone GMT: -5	Reminder to check out the region free deals Hey guys, as most of us often do we forget that Black Friday deals extend past the stores that we usually see here. There are TONS of fantastic deals on amazon UK right now and other places and the exchange rate is incredibly low right now at 1gbp = 1.28usd. Even today's gold box deal on amazon is almost $10 cheaper in the UK. So just remember to click on the region free deals thread above and also switch the region on the website to see other countries' Amazon trackers. Edit: if you are a US citizen you also don't have to pay VAT so it's even cheaper than listed! I made a test order that cost around 210 pounds and during checkout the price dropped to about 180 pounds shipped. Last edited by bevins2016; 11-21-2016 at 08:36 PM.

11-21-2016, 08:44 PM	#2
DarkSide2473 Special Member Member since:Aug 2014 Location:Texas Trading Score:507 Timezone GMT: -6	Yup. I picked up Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Series for $24.42 shipped. I've never seen the show (I know...I'm ashamed of myself) and this was too great of a deal to pass up.

11-21-2016, 08:54 PM	#4
bevins2016 Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2013 Location:Ohio Blu-ray collection:1123 DVD collection:60 Trading Score:235 Timezone GMT: -5	The prices on both seasons of rebels, Star Trek tng and tons others are fantastic right now. I'm definitely going to end up spending $200 or more than I originally planned this year with these box sets I forgot about.

11-21-2016, 09:47 PM	#6
FrancisP Expert Member Member since:Jul 2012 Timezone GMT: -5	The only trouble I have with Amazon.uk is that you don't get the best exchange rate. If it is 1.28 pounds to a dollar, they charge 1.32 or somewhere in that vicintity. You would think a big company like that would get the best exchange rates. I ordered a steelbook from Zavvi and got a exchange rate that was almost dead on with the official exchange rate at the time. Although if it cheaper then it doesn't matter. I ordered the Roddenberry Vault as a pre-order earliert for $25 including shipping.

11-21-2016, 10:14 PM	#8
GiantSunDevil Power Member Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Surprise, AZ 4K collection:676 Blu-ray collection:2242 DVD collection:81 Trading Score:497 Timezone GMT: -8	Thanks for the reminder! Also picked up Battlestar Galactica for about $25. Blind buy (ducks). Will go well with my $1 Blood and Chrome, thanks y'all!

11-21-2016, 11:04 PM	#9
Kinkoman Senior Member Member since:Apr 2014 Blu-ray collection:878 Timezone GMT: -8	Does this include everything or do I have to pick up like the movieish stuff(like Blood and Chrome) season 4.1 etc?

11-21-2016, 11:49 PM	#11
wormraper Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Tucson Arizona 4K collection:961 Blu-ray collection:5289 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:571 Timezone GMT: -7	good idea. I'd forgotten about some of the boxsets... I see Deadwood is on sale for like $16 USD shipped. is there any differences in quality wise between the UK set and the US set?

11-22-2016, 02:32 PM	#15
willbfree Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2008 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:468 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4 Timezone GMT: 0	Checking the threads on the UK version, there are also audio problems with it - not caused by it being from a different country, but just a screwup.

11-24-2016, 01:21 PM	#16
DarkSide2473 Special Member Member since:Aug 2014 Location:Texas Trading Score:507 Timezone GMT: -6	Zavvi has some pretty good deals on The Lion King 1-3, Toy Story 1-3, and Indiana Jones: The Complete Adventures.

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