Skyfall - Blu-ray Forum

Blueherring · 01-15-2013, 12:44 AM

So Which edition are people looking at getting?

I currently have the HMV exclusive on pre-order:
http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProduct...;-1&sku=641633

There's also this edition
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Skyfall-Blu-...8214179&sr=8-2

But now i am wondering if i should cancel the hmv and order from JB...
http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/dvd/d...eelbook/679256

Will the Steelbook likely come with a DVD copy also? similar to the standard UK release

insomniac · 01-15-2013, 02:18 AM

I have the steel-book on order from HMV. But seeing as it comes out over a month earlier there, I might not cancel it after all. It is cheaper.

If it were coming out around at the same time, I would definitely pick it up locally instead.

But I must say, I prefer the standard blu-ray cover artwork much much more.

Albatross365 · 01-15-2013, 02:26 AM

I would cancel your HMV orders as they are about to fold.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-21021073

They might not get to dispatch them at all.

Templar · 01-15-2013, 03:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blueherring

So Which edition are people looking at getting?

I currently have the HMV exclusive on pre-order:
http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProduct...;-1&sku=641633

There's also this edition
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Skyfall-Blu-...8214179&sr=8-2

But now i am wondering if i should cancel the hmv and order from JB...
http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/dvd/d...eelbook/679256

Will the Steelbook likely come with a DVD copy also? similar to the standard UK release

I've got the normal editions from Amazon and Amazon UK on order, and i'll stick with whoever releases theirs first (probably Amazon) and i'll also pick up the JB steel when it's released later on

Blueherring · 01-15-2013, 03:49 AM

HMV don't take your money until the item ships though do they?
so i'm not in danger of losing my money due to them going under?

If the steelbooks are exactly the same I think i would be happy to cancel the HMV order and go with JB instead, I also rather buy locally, I guess an extra month to wait is no biggie, seeing as I only just saw the movie last week.

Thingamajig257 · 01-15-2013, 04:50 AM

It does look like a nice Steelbook. Better cover art than the regular version for sure. Although I'd keep the disc in the Bond 50 box, anyway.

Albatross365 · 01-15-2013, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blueherring

HMV don't take your money until the item ships though do they?
so i'm not in danger of losing my money due to them going under?

If the steelbooks are exactly the same I think i would be happy to cancel the HMV order and go with JB instead, I also rather buy locally, I guess an extra month to wait is no biggie, seeing as I only just saw the movie last week.

If that's the case then you should be okay. I'd recommend cancelling the order and going with jbhifi. That way you can guarantee getting it.

I doubt there would be any difference in content as both countries are Region B but HMV might not still be around when the details are confirmed

Thingamajig257 · 01-15-2013, 09:41 PM

Yeah, HMV only took 2 cents out of my account for the pre-order as confirmation. If they fold... I don't think I'll lose much sleep over it.

Blueherring · 01-15-2013, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Albatross365

I would cancel your HMV orders as they are about to fold.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-21021073

They might not get to dispatch them at all.

Love your display picture

Blueherring · 01-21-2013, 03:55 AM

Going to have to make a decision soon as to whether I cancel the UK order from HMV of this steelbook to go with JBhifi's, still no more info as yet that I have seen. Not sure which way I will go...

insomniac · 01-21-2013, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blueherring

Going to have to make a decision soon as to whether I cancel the UK order from HMV of this steelbook to go with JBhifi's, still no more info as yet that I have seen. Not sure which way I will go...

Well, the HMV UK site is no longer running anymore, so I think the decision's made for you!

Blueherring · 01-21-2013, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by insomniac

Well, the HMV UK site is no longer running anymore, so I think the decision's made for you!

Interesting, I just tried it now, hmmm
So what happens there, how do I cancel my order or is it automatically cancelled?
Shouldnt have given them my details...

insomniac · 01-21-2013, 04:51 PM

I think it's save to assume that it's been cancelled by default. HMV were a reputable retailer after all.

gettodamoofies · 01-30-2013, 07:45 AM

Just a follow up for those having pre-ordered the HMV Steel: HMV's administrators should be emailing everyone in the next few days to confirm that any pre-orders/orders not charged prior to them going into administration will be cancelled. Anyone concerned regarding this shouldn't have any issues.

NickMate · 01-30-2013, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atexp80

Just a follow up for those having pre-ordered the HMV Steel: HMV's administrators should be emailing everyone in the next few days to confirm that any pre-orders/orders not charged prior to them going into administration will be cancelled. Anyone concerned regarding this shouldn't have any issues.

That's a shame, I had thought HMV Canada bailed them out...

Not too fussed though, JB might have a sale when our copy is released but even $36 is fine for me

Cheers for the update though I fear the email I used on HMV is the one I deleted... :/

Blueherring · 02-01-2013, 12:24 AM

I received an email from HMV administrators saying the same as above.
However it said that i would receive an email in next couple of days confirming order cancelled if my order had not been paid for.
Which is the case as it was a pre-order, however i have not received a cancellation email.
I guess i will just assume that its cancelled, and maybe pre-order from JB.
Can you pre-order from JB instore rather than online for Blu's?
I dont like getting it in the mail, wanna pick one up, but also want to pre-order to ensure a copy, mind you i'm guessing they should have plenty on release...

gettodamoofies · 02-01-2013, 12:32 AM

^ It's definitely been cancelled. The allocation originally going to HMV is now going to Amazon UK and is an exclusive with them now. Works out to $24.50 delivered at the moment.

As for JB, yes, you used to be able to pre-order in store. Been quite a while since I did that though!

Blueherring · 02-01-2013, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atexp80

^ It's definitely been cancelled. The allocation originally going to HMV is now going to Amazon UK and is an exclusive with them now. Works out to $24.50 delivered at the moment.

As for JB, yes, you used to be able to pre-order in store. Been quite a while since I did that though!

hmm maybe i should get it from amazon uk, thanks for that.
$24.50 vs $37, bit of a difference, JB's price might come down on release, but i cant see the steelbook going for less than say $28-$30 at JB. Plus release of 18th of Feb vs 27th of Mar, mind you add 2-3 weeks for postage guess may still have in hand couple of weeks before release here...

insomniac · 02-01-2013, 04:53 AM

Thanks for the update! Ordered off Amazon UK, it came out a lot cheaper than HMV anyway from what I remembered.

And I was impressed with the way they packaged the last steelbook I ordered off Ammy UK.

edit: I got the email from HMV about the cancelled order.

Black_nail · 02-28-2013, 10:43 PM

Yes! My pre-order from AmazonUK arrived yesterday.
Watched the film last night. Looks excellent.

Still 3+ weeks till it gets released in australian stores. Why the hell would we buy locally when this shit keeps happening?

Anyway, i'm excited, my Bond50 set is now complete

01-15-2013, 12:44 AM	#1
Blueherring Special Member Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Australia 4K collection:226 Blu-ray collection:3309 DVD collection:252 Trading Score:6	Skyfall So Which edition are people looking at getting? I currently have the HMV exclusive on pre-order: http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProduct...;-1&sku=641633 There's also this edition http://www.amazon.co.uk/Skyfall-Blu-...8214179&sr=8-2 But now i am wondering if i should cancel the hmv and order from JB... http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/dvd/d...eelbook/679256 Will the Steelbook likely come with a DVD copy also? similar to the standard UK release

02-01-2013, 04:53 AM	#19
insomniac Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Australia 4K collection:59 Blu-ray collection:627 DVD collection:3	Thanks for the update! Ordered off Amazon UK, it came out a lot cheaper than HMV anyway from what I remembered. And I was impressed with the way they packaged the last steelbook I ordered off Ammy UK. edit: I got the email from HMV about the cancelled order. Last edited by insomniac; 02-02-2013 at 09:10 AM.

02-28-2013, 10:43 PM	#20
Black_nail Member Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Sydney, Australia	Yes! My pre-order from AmazonUK arrived yesterday. Watched the film last night. Looks excellent. Still 3+ weeks till it gets released in australian stores. Why the hell would we buy locally when this shit keeps happening? Anyway, i'm excited, my Bond50 set is now complete Last edited by Black_nail; 03-02-2013 at 08:00 PM.

01-15-2013, 02:18 AM	#2
insomniac Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Australia 4K collection:59 Blu-ray collection:627 DVD collection:3	I have the steel-book on order from HMV. But seeing as it comes out over a month earlier there, I might not cancel it after all. It is cheaper. If it were coming out around at the same time, I would definitely pick it up locally instead. But I must say, I prefer the standard blu-ray cover artwork much much more.

01-15-2013, 02:26 AM	#3
Albatross365 Special Member Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:London Blu-ray collection:334 Digital collection:21 Blu-ray reviews: 11	I would cancel your HMV orders as they are about to fold. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-21021073 They might not get to dispatch them at all.

01-15-2013, 03:49 AM	#5
Blueherring Special Member Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Australia 4K collection:226 Blu-ray collection:3309 DVD collection:252 Trading Score:6	HMV don't take your money until the item ships though do they? so i'm not in danger of losing my money due to them going under? If the steelbooks are exactly the same I think i would be happy to cancel the HMV order and go with JB instead, I also rather buy locally, I guess an extra month to wait is no biggie, seeing as I only just saw the movie last week.

01-15-2013, 04:50 AM	#6
Thingamajig257 Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2011 Location:Austraila Blu-ray collection:343 DVD collection:156	It does look like a nice Steelbook. Better cover art than the regular version for sure. Although I'd keep the disc in the Bond 50 box, anyway.

01-15-2013, 09:41 PM	#8
Thingamajig257 Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2011 Location:Austraila Blu-ray collection:343 DVD collection:156	Yeah, HMV only took 2 cents out of my account for the pre-order as confirmation. If they fold... I don't think I'll lose much sleep over it.

01-21-2013, 03:55 AM	#10
Blueherring Special Member Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Australia 4K collection:226 Blu-ray collection:3309 DVD collection:252 Trading Score:6	Going to have to make a decision soon as to whether I cancel the UK order from HMV of this steelbook to go with JBhifi's, still no more info as yet that I have seen. Not sure which way I will go...

01-21-2013, 04:51 PM	#13
insomniac Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Australia 4K collection:59 Blu-ray collection:627 DVD collection:3	I think it's save to assume that it's been cancelled by default. HMV were a reputable retailer after all.

01-30-2013, 07:45 AM	#14
gettodamoofies Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 Location:NSW, Australia 4K collection:609 Blu-ray collection:3162 DVD collection:125 Blu-ray reviews: 26 Trading Score:91	Just a follow up for those having pre-ordered the HMV Steel: HMV's administrators should be emailing everyone in the next few days to confirm that any pre-orders/orders not charged prior to them going into administration will be cancelled. Anyone concerned regarding this shouldn't have any issues.

02-01-2013, 12:24 AM	#16
Blueherring Special Member Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Australia 4K collection:226 Blu-ray collection:3309 DVD collection:252 Trading Score:6	I received an email from HMV administrators saying the same as above. However it said that i would receive an email in next couple of days confirming order cancelled if my order had not been paid for. Which is the case as it was a pre-order, however i have not received a cancellation email. I guess i will just assume that its cancelled, and maybe pre-order from JB. Can you pre-order from JB instore rather than online for Blu's? I dont like getting it in the mail, wanna pick one up, but also want to pre-order to ensure a copy, mind you i'm guessing they should have plenty on release...

02-01-2013, 12:32 AM	#17
gettodamoofies Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 Location:NSW, Australia 4K collection:609 Blu-ray collection:3162 DVD collection:125 Blu-ray reviews: 26 Trading Score:91	^ It's definitely been cancelled. The allocation originally going to HMV is now going to Amazon UK and is an exclusive with them now. Works out to $24.50 delivered at the moment. As for JB, yes, you used to be able to pre-order in store. Been quite a while since I did that though!

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