Austin Powers Collection - Canadian release - Region?

[Kynch]

Hi there,

I recently ordered the Austin Powers Collection via Amazon.com.
To my surprise this morning, and following closer inspection, it turns out that the boxset I received was in fact its Canadian counterpart.

My question is simple: is this release region free and is it worth keeping over the US version? (PQ and AQ)

The reason I'm asking myself is because it was released by Alliance and not New Line Cinema and thus I'm questioning whether or not I should keep it or send it back and look for it elsewhere.

Thanks a lot if you can help me.

PS: Here's a picture of the backcover (sorry about the crappy quality):

[demiscy]

the USA editions are region free.
can't see why the canadian ones are otherwise..

[Kynch]

Originally Posted by demiscy

the USA editions are region free.
can't see why the canadian ones are otherwise..

I told myself the same thing, but since these were released by Alliance, I was having my doubts.

Okay, upon even closer inspection (can't believe I didn't check the bottom spine it shows that the release is Region 1:



Which leads me to think that either they don't know what they're saying, or that the release is locked to Region A.

[bajor27]

Where's the French? Definitely a Canadian release, but why don't I see any French on the package?

I don't know about the region coding though, but I always figured that unless it was a Canadian only release the actual discs were just duplicates of the US equivilent.

Also, question, did you order from the Amazon.com marketplace or directly from Amazon themself?

[Kynch]

Originally Posted by bajor27

Where's the French? Definitely a Canadian release, but why don't I see any French on the package?

I don't know about the region coding though, but I always figured that unless it was a Canadian only release the actual discs were just duplicates of the US equivilent.

Also, question, did you order from the Amazon.com marketplace or directly from Amazon themself?

Marketplace, wanted to save 7 bucks. Nowhere did it say it was the Canadian release.
And even if I did overlook that, am I to blame for ordering an American product on an American website?

I don't think they're a Canadian-only release, but given the fact that they were released by Alliance, I was questioning the region coding.

Regarding French, it's even more weird since the seller's from Québec.

I'll contact the seller to ask what's going on.

EDIT: No no he did say he was shipping from the US:


Seller: inetvideo

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Shipping: In Stock. Ships from NY, United States Expedited shipping available International shipping available See Shipping Rates

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[bajor27]

Originally Posted by Kynch

Marketplace, wanted to save 7 bucks. Nowhere did it say it was the Canadian release.
And even if I did overlook that, am I to blame for ordering an American product on an American website?

I don't think they're a Canadian-only release, but given the fact that they were released by Alliance, I was questioning the region coding.

Regarding French, it's even more weird since the seller's Québec.

I'll contact the seller to ask what's going on.

EDIT: No no he did say he was shipping from the US:


Seller: inetvideo

Rating:96% positive over the past 12 months (103732 ratings.) 203447 lifetime ratings.

Shipping: In Stock. Ships from NY, United States Expedited shipping available International shipping available See Shipping Rates

Comments: ******BRAND NEW****** ** Over 1.5 million orders shipped worldwide and more than 500 000 items in stock, BUY FROM A TRUSTED SOURCE, ESTABLISHED SINCE 1998 - INETVIDEO ~~~

sorry, wasn't trying to imply it was in any way your fault. Just wanted to know if it was Marketplace as it seemed weird that Amazon would sned you a canadian version.

I see it's iNetVideo though. I've seen a couple other members complain about them as well. Great company, but they aren't exactly selling the product they are advertising. They run their own sites as well

Inetvideo.com and inetvideo.ca

All their shipments (regardless of where you order from) ship from Quebec I think.

[jurassic_pork]

Originally Posted by Kynch

Marketplace, wanted to save 7 bucks. Nowhere did it say it was the Canadian release.
And even if I did overlook that, am I to blame for ordering an American product on an American website?

I don't think they're a Canadian-only release, but given the fact that they were released by Alliance, I was questioning the region coding.

Regarding French, it's even more weird since the seller's Québec.

I'll contact the seller to ask what's going on.

EDIT: No no he did say he was shipping from the US:


Seller: inetvideo

Rating:96% positive over the past 12 months (103732 ratings.) 203447 lifetime ratings.

Shipping: In Stock. Ships from NY, United States Expedited shipping available International shipping available See Shipping Rates

Comments: ******BRAND NEW****** ** Over 1.5 million orders shipped worldwide and more than 500 000 items in stock, BUY FROM A TRUSTED SOURCE, ESTABLISHED SINCE 1998 - INETVIDEO ~~~

LOL inetvideo strikes again......there's been several threads about hot deals at inetvideo but they never mention the blu-rays they ship out are canadian...