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Brvtality · 01-17-2012, 01:10 PM

I'm looking to order the digibook version of Citizen Kane from the US. Can anyone recommend the best place to import? Don't want to order it and find it dented/damaged when it arrives!

Many thanks in advance!

Blu MacReady · 01-17-2012, 01:11 PM

amazon.com

The Driver · 01-17-2012, 01:33 PM

VHS

Best advice for any collector -of anything- is do not broadcast that you collect because you'll make others want to obtain that item

But to answer your question, I'd say eBay.com or eBay.ca

And you'll probably get it cheaper (and not draw attention to yourself) if you use a reshipper based in the US like http://www.shipito.com I use them for all sorts of stuff and of course you can get most store exclusives (like Citizen Kane) delivered direct from stores.

I got the best version of Citizen Kane here for 99c off eBay. Had to sell my car though to get it shipped to me but hey, it's all about collecting

I'm now renting out that 50th Anniversary Edition (just the box) to a lovely couple in my back garden.

Yami · 01-17-2012, 03:29 PM

PlanetAxel have it at a pretty good price. It works out cheaper than it would ordering it from Amazon. I ordered it yesterday and it's already shipped...

Brvtality · 01-17-2012, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Yami

PlanetAxel have it at a pretty good price. It works out cheaper than it would ordering it from Amazon. I ordered it yesterday and it's already shipped...

I did see that but noticed it might have dents! Meh, I'll take the risk. Thanks

Yami · 01-17-2012, 03:38 PM

There's a chance it might have dents from anywhere, Axel are just nice enough to warn you.

adamhopelies · 01-17-2012, 03:50 PM

I got it from Movietyme. Arrived in perfect condition.

Dharma572 · 01-17-2012, 04:02 PM

Is Movietyme safe to use? Are you likely to get a customs charge or do they ship from within the UK?

Same question for DVD World USA. I notice they don't take Paypal so a bit reluctant to use it.

adamhopelies · 01-17-2012, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Dharma572

Is Movietyme safe to use? Are you likely to get a customs charge or do they ship from within the UK?

Same question for DVD World USA. I notice they don't take Paypal so a bit reluctant to use it.

Movietyme handle customs. Usually takes around five days to arrive. DVDWorld USA have been nothing but trouble from my own dealings with them. Terrible customer service.

Brvtality · 01-17-2012, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by adamhopelies

I got it from Movietyme. Arrived in perfect condition.

Just looked it up! Is £49.99 there. Ordered for around £14 from Axel

RuLeX · 01-17-2012, 08:00 PM

Thats a sweet price from Axel for what looks like the BestBuy exclusive edition. Awesome picture quality, will have to have another view on the weekend as I was rather drunk when I watched it months ago.

adamhopelies · 01-17-2012, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Brvtality

Just looked it up! Is £49.99 there. Ordered for around £14 from Axel

ah, it was £37 delivered when I ordered (before release), and I had a £2 voucher too. That was for the big box set too, not the digi-book.

01-17-2012, 01:10 PM	#1
Brvtality Active Member Member since:May 2011 Location:United Kingdom Blu-ray collection:279 DVD collection:10	Question for fellow importers... I'm looking to order the digibook version of Citizen Kane from the US. Can anyone recommend the best place to import? Don't want to order it and find it dented/damaged when it arrives! Many thanks in advance!

01-17-2012, 01:11 PM	#2
Blu MacReady Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2011 4K collection:105 Blu-ray collection:2037 DVD collection:735 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	amazon.com

01-17-2012, 01:33 PM	#3
The Driver Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2009 Location:UK Trading Score:1	VHS Best advice for any collector -of anything- is do not broadcast that you collect because you'll make others want to obtain that item But to answer your question, I'd say eBay.com or eBay.ca And you'll probably get it cheaper (and not draw attention to yourself) if you use a reshipper based in the US like http://www.shipito.com I use them for all sorts of stuff and of course you can get most store exclusives (like Citizen Kane) delivered direct from stores. I got the best version of Citizen Kane here for 99c off eBay. Had to sell my car though to get it shipped to me but hey, it's all about collecting I'm now renting out that 50th Anniversary Edition (just the box) to a lovely couple in my back garden.

01-17-2012, 03:29 PM	#4
Yami Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 4K collection:158 Blu-ray collection:1830 DVD collection:32	PlanetAxel have it at a pretty good price. It works out cheaper than it would ordering it from Amazon. I ordered it yesterday and it's already shipped...

01-17-2012, 03:38 PM	#6
Yami Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 4K collection:158 Blu-ray collection:1830 DVD collection:32	There's a chance it might have dents from anywhere, Axel are just nice enough to warn you.

01-17-2012, 03:50 PM	#7
adamhopelies Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Sheffield Blu-ray reviews:1	I got it from Movietyme. Arrived in perfect condition.

01-17-2012, 04:02 PM	#8
Dharma572 Active Member Member since:Sep 2011 Location:England Blu-ray collection:159 Trading Score:1	Is Movietyme safe to use? Are you likely to get a customs charge or do they ship from within the UK? Same question for DVD World USA. I notice they don't take Paypal so a bit reluctant to use it.

01-17-2012, 08:00 PM	#11
RuLeX Senior Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Liverpool, Uk Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:350 Trading Score:2	Thats a sweet price from Axel for what looks like the BestBuy exclusive edition. Awesome picture quality, will have to have another view on the weekend as I was rather drunk when I watched it months ago.

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