"The Fifth Element" disc exchange - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

kinglm · 06-15-2007, 09:39 PM

I just realized how poorly constructed my email was. I realize postage is needed. I was thinking that Netflix mails without any padding etc. Just the disc in a sleeve in an envelope. I just wondered how many stamps I should stick on the envelope. Thx.

GoldenRedux · 06-15-2007, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by dobyblue

Now who was smart and picked up T5E for $14.95 durin gthat 50% off sale on Amazon?

Me.

GoldenRedux · 06-15-2007, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh

Paidgeek,

We appreciate all you have done for the Blu-ray community. Your presistance to keep us informed and your determination to fight for us makes your assistance a crucial part of the Blu-ray community. Thank you.

I second this.

paidgeek · 06-15-2007, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh

Paidgeek,

We appreciate all you have done for the Blu-ray community. Your presistance to keep us informed and your determination to fight for us makes your assistance a crucial part of the Blu-ray community. Thank you.

Thanks for all the positive comments...
I'm glad to have a chance to stay in touch with all of you, but you should know that there are too many people to count behind the scenes that are trying to make Blu-ray a huge success. We will continue to work at making the best product we can...

WriteSimply · 06-16-2007, 06:38 AM

paidgeek, can you tell us if there is any difference between the printed graphics of the old disc and the new disc?

fuad

docjan_uk · 06-16-2007, 09:00 AM

I got that email yesterday, the problem is that I'm not sure if the exchange covers the UK

Been building my collection up and have no idea why I ordered this Bluray even after reading the poor reviews.

WriteSimply · 06-16-2007, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by docjan_uk

I got that email yesterday, the problem is that I'm not sure if the exchange covers the UK

Been building my collection up and have no idea why I ordered this Bluray even after reading the poor reviews.

Did you buy the UK version of this or did you buy this online and had it sent to the UK?

According to some posters at AVSF, if you bought it via Amazon they'll accept the return of the disc but they won't exchange it for you.

fuad

jdcinc21 · 06-16-2007, 08:16 PM

ok someone please help me out here. so yes they are going to release a remastered fifth element. instead of being a 25 gig bd its going to be a 50 gig bd, with more bells. so i looked at all the 25 gig bd i own and wonder arent they going to have to remaster those too. i was going to buy for example fantastic four. yet i saw it was only a 25 gig bd. does anyone know something about this. and by the way i searched for this kind of article. i couldnt find it here.

thanks

nhaase · 06-16-2007, 08:29 PM

I wanted to say thanks for saying that you searched before posting. I don't own FF on the BD-25, but the reason they are remastering The Fifth Element is because the original release was lackluster in HD quality, to say the least. If other movies suffer from the same thing, and it's due to poor encoding (and not just the source material), then I could see them remastering others, but that is pure conjecture on my part.

Once again, thanks for letting us know you have searched for this.

reiella · 06-16-2007, 08:37 PM

Most likly not is my guess.

The Fifth Element ... had the dubious honor of prolly being the worst quality movie on a HD disk.

While some other title is going to take that 'honor' with the remaster, I wouldn't bank on rereleases coming out anytime soon.

Deciazulado · 06-16-2007, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by reiella

The Fifth Element ... had the dubious honor of prolly being the worst quality movie on a HD disk.

I've seen transfers that look softer that I call "smoothies" ...

jbuttler007 · 06-17-2007, 01:26 AM

Heh Heh..."smoothies" that's clever and I like it. I might even use it.

u_nick · 06-17-2007, 03:00 AM

I made labels, and was going to mail my disk today, but I lost the email to include a printed copy.

Send a request in again, hopefully i'll get my new number on Monday.

jubaiweaponx · 06-17-2007, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paidgeek

Thanks for all the positive comments...
I'm glad to have a chance to stay in touch with all of you, but you should know that there are too many people to count behind the scenes that are trying to make Blu-ray a huge success. We will continue to work at making the best product we can...

we all appriciate the continuing effort and the information,it all helps a budding format grow to to it`s full potential.

PeterTHX · 06-17-2007, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by reiella

The Fifth Element ... had the dubious honor of prolly being the worst quality movie on a HD disk.

Not even close.

"Traffic" and "Spartacus" on HD DVD make "Fifth Element" look like the pinnacle in High Definition.

Leo1016 · 06-18-2007, 07:55 PM

Just sent mine away...

Muad'Dib · 06-18-2007, 10:27 PM

I am a little wary on the exchange program. How can I be sure that someone out there doesn’t just want a mess load of Fifth Elements? I was excited to see an exchange program, but I have never heard of Sony doing any kind of exchanges in the past. To send in my (at the time of purchase) $30 BR in the hopes that I will receive a re mastered version sometime after July 17th seems a bit odd. Does any one have proof directly from Sony? Sorry for being so pessimistic.

Unkn0wn47 · 06-18-2007, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by WriteSimply

That's duct tape, for your future reference.

You can also use masking tape.

Using the sticker that left the glue to begin with works too. Just dab and rips (slowly) small parts of the box. Eventually the glue does stick back to the sticker.

I believe they'll only send the discs and not the cover. The cover is not important because you know that the disc is correct. While SPHE could be nice and send us the disc and cover, that would just increase the cost.

fuad

Better yet, just get Goo Gone from a drugstore or walmart, cleans the sticky stuff off flawlessly!

theknub · 06-19-2007, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Muad'Dib

I am a little wary on the exchange program. How can I be sure that someone out there doesn’t just want a mess load of Fifth Elements? I was excited to see an exchange program, but I have never heard of Sony doing any kind of exchanges in the past. To send in my (at the time of purchase) $30 BR in the hopes that I will receive a re mastered version sometime after July 17th seems a bit odd. Does any one have proof directly from Sony? Sorry for being so pessimistic.

paidgeek works for sony. second, you are calling sony and they are answering and giving you the information. third. it is a sony email address. i don't know what else you'd need.

u_nick · 06-19-2007, 12:26 AM

i know this post doesnt add anything to the thread, and can be considered spam, but Muad'Dib's post is just about the funniest thing I've read all day. Thanks for putting a smile on my face Muad'Dib. I needed that.

06-16-2007, 08:16 PM	#48
jdcinc21 New Member Member since:Jun 2007	confused about the remastered? ok someone please help me out here. so yes they are going to release a remastered fifth element. instead of being a 25 gig bd its going to be a 50 gig bd, with more bells. so i looked at all the 25 gig bd i own and wonder arent they going to have to remaster those too. i was going to buy for example fantastic four. yet i saw it was only a 25 gig bd. does anyone know something about this. and by the way i searched for this kind of article. i couldnt find it here. thanks

06-18-2007, 10:27 PM	#57
Muad'Dib Member Member since:Jun 2007	I am a little wary on the exchange program. How can I be sure that someone out there doesn’t just want a mess load of Fifth Elements? I was excited to see an exchange program, but I have never heard of Sony doing any kind of exchanges in the past. To send in my (at the time of purchase) $30 BR in the hopes that I will receive a re mastered version sometime after July 17th seems a bit odd. Does any one have proof directly from Sony? Sorry for being so pessimistic. Last edited by Muad'Dib; 06-18-2007 at 10:30 PM.

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06-15-2007, 09:39 PM	#41
kinglm Active Member Member since:May 2007	I just realized how poorly constructed my email was. I realize postage is needed. I was thinking that Netflix mails without any padding etc. Just the disc in a sleeve in an envelope. I just wondered how many stamps I should stick on the envelope. Thx.

06-16-2007, 06:38 AM	#45
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	paidgeek, can you tell us if there is any difference between the printed graphics of the old disc and the new disc? fuad

06-16-2007, 09:00 AM	#46
docjan_uk Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray reviews:5	I got that email yesterday, the problem is that I'm not sure if the exchange covers the UK Been building my collection up and have no idea why I ordered this Bluray even after reading the poor reviews.

06-16-2007, 08:29 PM	#49
nhaase Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Trading Score:2	I wanted to say thanks for saying that you searched before posting. I don't own FF on the BD-25, but the reason they are remastering The Fifth Element is because the original release was lackluster in HD quality, to say the least. If other movies suffer from the same thing, and it's due to poor encoding (and not just the source material), then I could see them remastering others, but that is pure conjecture on my part. Once again, thanks for letting us know you have searched for this.

06-16-2007, 08:37 PM	#50
reiella Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:237 DVD collection:1	Most likly not is my guess. The Fifth Element ... had the dubious honor of prolly being the worst quality movie on a HD disk. While some other title is going to take that 'honor' with the remaster, I wouldn't bank on rereleases coming out anytime soon.

06-17-2007, 01:26 AM	#52
jbuttler007 Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Ayase-Shi, Japan	Heh Heh..."smoothies" that's clever and I like it. I might even use it.

06-17-2007, 03:00 AM	#53
u_nick Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:CT, US Trading Score:27	I made labels, and was going to mail my disk today, but I lost the email to include a printed copy. Send a request in again, hopefully i'll get my new number on Monday.

06-18-2007, 07:55 PM	#56
Leo1016 Member Member since:Jun 2007	Just sent mine away...

06-19-2007, 12:26 AM	#60
u_nick Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:CT, US Trading Score:27	i know this post doesnt add anything to the thread, and can be considered spam, but Muad'Dib's post is just about the funniest thing I've read all day. Thanks for putting a smile on my face Muad'Dib. I needed that.

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