Ordering from Amazon - Blu-ray Forum

Matt X · 09-19-2007, 05:14 PM

Hi, searched on this, didn't see anything.....

I'm becoming more resigned that if I want certain releases, I'm gonna have to go w/internet purchases. I prefer B&M stores, but selection is really not that good (esp. CC - YOU SUCK!!!).

My Q is (since i'm unfamiliar w/it), if I "preorder" stuff from say, amazon, do they charge your card/acct. right away, or on the day it ships?

couldn't easily find this info on amazon's site.

Xerious · 09-19-2007, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt X

Hi, searched on this, didn't see anything.....

I'm becoming more resigned that if I want certain releases, I'm gonna have to go w/internet purchases. I prefer B&M stores, but selection is really not that good (esp. CC - YOU SUCK!!!).

My Q is (since i'm unfamiliar w/it), if I "preorder" stuff from say, amazon, do they charge your card/acct. right away, or on the day it ships?

couldn't easily find this info on amazon's site.

no, they charge you a buck and then take it away... just to make sure the card is valid... and the full amount is withdrawn when the order is shipped.

CAB · 09-19-2007, 05:15 PM

It hits my Amex when it ships.

ScoBro828 · 09-19-2007, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt X

Hi, searched on this, didn't see anything.....

I'm becoming more resigned that if I want certain releases, I'm gonna have to go w/internet purchases. I prefer B&M stores, but selection is really not that good (esp. CC - YOU SUCK!!!).

My Q is (since i'm unfamiliar w/it), if I "preorder" stuff from say, amazon, do they charge your card/acct. right away, or on the day it ships?

couldn't easily find this info on amazon's site.

They only charge at the time of shipping; Moreover if you pre-order something and the price lowers you get the lower price.

Matt X · 09-19-2007, 06:00 PM

One more q, have any of you used Visa Gift Cards to place orders on Amazon? the less personal info I circulate, the better. It seems like it would work, but I would love to know if anyone has actually done it. I would have no problem having to load the card when I need to make a purchase, if that means not having to use my actuall CC online.

ScoBro828 · 09-19-2007, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt X

One more q, have any of you used Visa Gift Cards to place orders on Amazon? the less personal info I circulate, the better. It seems like it would work, but I would love to know if anyone has actually done it. I would have no problem having to load the card when I need to make a purchase, if that means not having to use my actuall CC online.

Yes, I have used those before and they work fine. I believe you have an opton for 'gift card' as the cardholder if memory serves.

Xerious · 09-19-2007, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt X

One more q, have any of you used Visa Gift Cards to place orders on Amazon? the less personal info I circulate, the better. It seems like it would work, but I would love to know if anyone has actually done it. I would have no problem having to load the card when I need to make a purchase, if that means not having to use my actuall CC online.

is it because you sell crack (tyrone biggums)?

Horhay · 09-19-2007, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Xerious

is it because you sell crack (tyrone biggums)?

LMAO!

Matt X · 09-19-2007, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Xerious

is it because you sell crack (tyrone biggums)?

HA!

Nah, it's just when you hear stuff about people's info getting stolen, seems like a no-brainer that you can help avoid that by simply not using personal CC's as much as you can.

Xerious · 09-19-2007, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt X

HA!

Nah, it's just when you hear stuff about people's info getting stolen, seems like a no-brainer that you can help avoid that by simply not using personal CC's as much as you can.

i hear you there... been through the hassle of gettin' my info phished, not fun

Matt X · 10-25-2007, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ScoBro828

Yes, I have used those before and they work fine. I believe you have an opton for 'gift card' as the cardholder if memory serves.

Sweet! I finally did the whole gift card thing for the first time, my first shipment is on the way (still waiting on the Spidey BR Box set). If anyone else is like me and hesitates using credit cards online, just go buy a gift card - it works great.

DrinkMore · 10-25-2007, 03:52 PM

Or open another checking account and use a debit card. This way it's not linked to your main account and you can do funds transfers online (most banks have this feature free of charge).

Or sign up for PayPal if you have not already and take advantage of their virtual credit card. Protects you when you buy by not using your real card info.

Ben · 10-25-2007, 03:57 PM

You can also help support Blu-ray.com by ordering and pre-ordering your Blu-ray titles through the Movie page:

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/

You'll be ordering through Amazon and helping Blu-ray.com in the process!

ScoBro828 · 10-25-2007, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ben

You can also help support Blu-ray.com by ordering and pre-ordering your Blu-ray titles through the Movie page:

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/

You'll be ordering through Amazon and helping Blu-ray.com in the process!

Helping them (you) how? How does it help and to what extent?

Xerious · 10-25-2007, 04:54 PM

i too would like to know

Kristin Simard · 10-25-2007, 05:00 PM

I have a special bank account and debit card for online Blu purchases. You can just deposit money in the account as you make a purchase and otherwise keep a low balance. That way, if someone got hold of your account, they would risk going to prison for maybe $3. or $4.

Joe Cain · 10-25-2007, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ScoBro828

Helping them (you) how? How does it help and to what extent?

Someone more official will probably get around to providing a better answer, but...

Amazon has an affiliate program that sites can join; basically, if you click an Amazon buy or pre-order link from the Movies section (not a member-placed link in the forum) and actually make a purchase, blu-ray.com gets an itsy-bitsy teeny-weeny kickback.

Inquiring about blu-ray.com's participation in this program was one of my earliest posts here. Some sites pimp their participation pretty hard, but here it's kind of under the radar.

Ben · 10-25-2007, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ScoBro828

Helping them (you) how? How does it help and to what extent?

I don't own Blu-ray.com. I wish!

By clicking on a buy link and then buying that particular BD, Amazon will kick Blu-ray.com back a tiny commission for sending them the business. You still get the same amazon price and the transaction is completely handled by Amazon. Obviously, a site of this size has quite a few expenses and this small amount of money from Amazon helps the site owners keep the lights on, so to speak. If you enjoy the site and want it to stay, then you can show your support by buying with the site's links - - and it doesn't even cost you anything!

If not, that's cool too!

ScoBro828 · 10-25-2007, 06:09 PM

Wasnt implying you owned it.. just that you are a cog. Do you get per click-thru or only thru purchase?

Ben · 10-25-2007, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ScoBro828

Wasnt implying you owned it.. just that you are a cog. Do you get per click-thru or only thru purchase?

No worries! Only through purchase...

09-19-2007, 05:14 PM	#1
Matt X Senior Member Member since:Feb 2007	Ordering from Amazon Hi, searched on this, didn't see anything..... I'm becoming more resigned that if I want certain releases, I'm gonna have to go w/internet purchases. I prefer B&M stores, but selection is really not that good (esp. CC - YOU SUCK!!!). My Q is (since i'm unfamiliar w/it), if I "preorder" stuff from say, amazon, do they charge your card/acct. right away, or on the day it ships? couldn't easily find this info on amazon's site.

10-25-2007, 03:57 PM	#13
Ben Special Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Dallas Blu-ray collection:607 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	You can also help support Blu-ray.com by ordering and pre-ordering your Blu-ray titles through the Movie page: https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/ You'll be ordering through Amazon and helping Blu-ray.com in the process! Last edited by Ben; 10-25-2007 at 03:59 PM.

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Matt X Senior Member Member since:Feb 2007	One more q, have any of you used Visa Gift Cards to place orders on Amazon? the less personal info I circulate, the better. It seems like it would work, but I would love to know if anyone has actually done it. I would have no problem having to load the card when I need to make a purchase, if that means not having to use my actuall CC online.

10-25-2007, 03:52 PM	#12
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	Or open another checking account and use a debit card. This way it's not linked to your main account and you can do funds transfers online (most banks have this feature free of charge). Or sign up for PayPal if you have not already and take advantage of their virtual credit card. Protects you when you buy by not using your real card info.

10-25-2007, 04:54 PM	#15
Xerious Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Washington, DC Blu-ray collection:238 Blu-ray reviews:4	i too would like to know

10-25-2007, 05:00 PM	#16
Kristin Simard Special Member Member since:Aug 2007	I have a special bank account and debit card for online Blu purchases. You can just deposit money in the account as you make a purchase and otherwise keep a low balance. That way, if someone got hold of your account, they would risk going to prison for maybe $3. or $4.

10-25-2007, 06:09 PM	#19
ScoBro828 Active Member Member since:Sep 2007	Wasnt implying you owned it.. just that you are a cog. Do you get per click-thru or only thru purchase?

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