Life of Pi 3D/2D Steelbook (Limited Edition) (UK) - Page 6 - Blu-ray Forum

malcy30 · 02-19-2013, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by hazzad

I assume that Zavvi have a pre-order price guarantee? I noticed that Life of Pi has dropped to 26.95 donw from over 30. Anyone know if your order ever reflects this? Is there any way of tracking this and how well do Zavvi honour this promise?

I would always cancel and preorder again if that is an option. Don't trust them to update their prices.

blurayisnice · 02-19-2013, 03:15 PM

I hate Zavvi... I hate Amazon to... Why was this sold out so fast?
Only available via Zavvi no... for 35 Euros... Damn, that's a lot of beer...
And other things...

jimmyv · 02-19-2013, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by malcy30

I would always cancel and preorder again if that is an option. Don't trust them to update their prices.

but do it in the opposite order

malcy30 · 02-19-2013, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by blurayisnice

I hate Zavvi... I hate Amazon to... Why was this sold out so fast?
Only available via Zavvi no... for 35 Euros... Damn, that's a lot of beer...
And other things...

If you live in the UK it is appreciably cheaper from Sainsburys but they don't ship overseas so not much use to you in The Netherlands.

hazzad · 02-19-2013, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by blurayisnice

I hate Zavvi... I hate Amazon to... Why was this sold out so fast?
Only available via Zavvi no... for 35 Euros... Damn, that's a lot of beer...
And other things...

Not amazons fault. I'd blame resellers for sucking up stock.

blurayisnice · 02-19-2013, 07:55 PM

How much was this on Amazon when it was listed?

Found it. 23.20 gbp.
That's 27 Euros. Zavvi charges 35.
I pay 27 Euros max, even if it is via Zavvi...

Mavrick · 02-19-2013, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by blurayisnice

How much was this on Amazon when it was listed?

Around £24 I think.

Socko · 02-19-2013, 08:11 PM

I ordered it.
It was €40 and now €35. Still a lot though.

Jim1238 · 02-19-2013, 08:31 PM

I am so glad I preordered this movie on Amazon before things got crazy!
I haven't even seen this flick and ordered this edition on a whim because it looked cool

Looks like I got lucky for once!

NzScreamindemon · 02-20-2013, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim1238

I am so glad I preordered this movie on Amazon before things got crazy!
I haven't even seen this flick and ordered this edition on a whim because it looked cool

Looks like I got lucky for once!

Same here! ordered my copy as soon as this thread was originally posted

I like the idea of something special for the 3D market for a change too. Seems all too often that the 3D fans are left out (2d gets limited packaging of all sorts) - even as far as some of the special features on disc's.

There seems to be a fair bit of talk of other "international" Life of Pi steelbooks being a true "limited edition run" (some are saying that the Taiwan release is set at 1000 only) maybe, just maybe this UK edition is the same?

Roll on release day!

Chris

hazzad · 02-20-2013, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by NzScreamindemon

Same here! ordered my copy as soon as this thread was originally posted

I like the idea of something special for the 3D market for a change too. Seems all too often that the 3D fans are left out (2d gets limited packaging of all sorts) - even as far as some of the special features on disc's.

There seems to be a fair bit of talk of other "international" Life of Pi steelbooks being a true "limited edition run" (some are saying that the Taiwan release is set at 1000 only) maybe, just maybe this UK edition is the same?

Roll on release day!

Chris

I think it's more of a case that overseas buyers now have a reliable and cheap way to get some steels from the uk. I think that's why it sold out. Hopefully they get more as I'd prefer to get it from amazon rather than zavvii.

UncleBuckWild · 02-20-2013, 04:38 PM

I know they say... patience is a virtue... but i'm restless... guess it will take like forever to reappear on AZ...

Will try to indulge in apple pie till this one is back.

hazzad · 02-21-2013, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Arkannis Major

Any of you beautiful people willing to help a North American get a copy from Sainsbury's?

Or does anyone know of an organized UK to US group buy?
I'm kicking myself for missing out on the Amazon.co.uk presale.

Just order it from zavvii. They ship to the US don't they?

UncleBuckWild · 02-21-2013, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Arkannis Major

Any of you beautiful people willing to help a North American get a copy from Sainsbury's?

Or does anyone know of an organized UK to US group buy?
I'm kicking myself for missing out on the Amazon.co.uk presale.

Dude, you can get it from Zavvi as well... with their standard shipping it usually takes forever... But today i found-out they do express post as well....

If this steel doesn't reappear @ AMZ in 10 days... will go ahead and order from them, it comes to £34.94 / $54 (that's inc. fast shipping).

BTW, The £/$ exchange rate is quite favorable this week, $1.52 vs. $1.63 a month ago.

oslouk · 02-21-2013, 08:27 AM

Well gotta say I'm disappointed with the cover of this 3D edition after seeing this great film at the flicks

It's all very colourful but the freakin' whale is in the film for all of 30 seconds if that, ridiculous marketing decision IMO

UncleBuckWild · 02-21-2013, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by oslouk

Well gotta say I'm disappointed with the cover of this 3D edition after seeing this great film at the flicks

It's all very colourful but the freakin' whale is in the film for all of 30 seconds if that, ridiculous marketing decision IMO

I think it looks really cool, I agree it's a bit 'colorful' but isn't that the whole point? = a fancy steelbook.

The standard UK edition's got the Tiger on the cover, so maybe you'll like that better.

oslouk · 02-21-2013, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by UncleBuckWild

I think it looks really cool, I agree it's a bit 'colorful' but isn't that the whole point? = a fancy steelbook.

The standard UK edition's got the Tiger on the cover, so maybe you'll like that better.

Yeah but it's not 3D is it ! I agree about the 'fancy' steelbook but there's no 3D edition without the bloomin' whale, instead of the tiger. Looks like I could be buying 2 editions just to get a decent cover along with the associated expense, ridiculous !

akachris1 · 02-22-2013, 12:36 AM

Put in a pre-order with Zavvi just in case, have 9 weeks to change my mind

Jim1238 · 02-22-2013, 05:11 AM

Sorry if it has been asked but I don't feel like checking... Is this perhaps going to be region free??

ImStylinOnYaBro · 02-22-2013, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by akachris1

Put in a pre-order with Zavvi just in case, have 9 weeks to change my mind

like other pre order sites, zavvi doesnt' charge until its release date, right?

02-19-2013, 03:15 PM	#102
blurayisnice Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Trading Score:26	I hate Zavvi... I hate Amazon to... Why was this sold out so fast? Only available via Zavvi no... for 35 Euros... Damn, that's a lot of beer... And other things...

02-19-2013, 07:55 PM	#106
blurayisnice Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Trading Score:26	How much was this on Amazon when it was listed? Found it. 23.20 gbp. That's 27 Euros. Zavvi charges 35. I pay 27 Euros max, even if it is via Zavvi...

02-19-2013, 08:11 PM	#108
Socko Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Netherlands Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:314 Blu-ray collection:1016 DVD collection:46 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:10	I ordered it. It was €40 and now €35. Still a lot though.

02-19-2013, 08:31 PM	#109
Jim1238 Active Member Member since:Jun 2011 Location:California Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:382 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:1	I am so glad I preordered this movie on Amazon before things got crazy! I haven't even seen this flick and ordered this edition on a whim because it looked cool Looks like I got lucky for once!

02-20-2013, 04:38 PM	#112
UncleBuckWild Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2012 4K collection:62 Blu-ray collection:423	I know they say... patience is a virtue... but i'm restless... guess it will take like forever to reappear on AZ... Will try to indulge in apple pie till this one is back.

02-21-2013, 08:27 AM	#115
oslouk Active Member Member since:Sep 2012 Location:Portsmouth, UK Blu-ray collection:83 Blu-ray reviews:7	Well gotta say I'm disappointed with the cover of this 3D edition after seeing this great film at the flicks It's all very colourful but the freakin' whale is in the film for all of 30 seconds if that, ridiculous marketing decision IMO

02-22-2013, 12:36 AM	#118
akachris1 Active Member Member since:Nov 2012 Location:Cork, Ireland Blu-ray collection:143	Put in a pre-order with Zavvi just in case, have 9 weeks to change my mind

02-22-2013, 05:11 AM	#119
Jim1238 Active Member Member since:Jun 2011 Location:California Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:382 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:1	Sorry if it has been asked but I don't feel like checking... Is this perhaps going to be region free??

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