Fright Night (1985) (30th Anniversary Edition) (Limited Edition) - SOLD OUT

[#Darren]

Originally Posted by tcdrek

TCM seems to be more consistent with their unreliability

Yes they are very consistent in that area.

[#Darren]

Originally Posted by 86Olympics

I find it particularly annoying when someone says they "got three copies!" And leaves it at that.

Being that not everybody who wants this (or even knows about it) will be able to get one, you might like to explain why you bought two more than you, yourself, need, essentially denying someone else the chance to have this release. Maybe one's for your cousin. Or your cousin's cousin. Or your dog. Or to put in your shrine of unopened special release blu-rays to cherish forever and ever (I know you're out there). But if you take it upon yourself to publicly state that you got "three!" and don't say why, I might just assume you're planning on selling those copies at a later date, just because they're "special edition limited to 5,000." And I don't think I'm alone in thinking that those who do that kind of thing are highly unlikable. So if you're going to tell us that you got more than you need, it would benefit you to go ahead and tell us why. Otherwise, best not to say how many you bought, period.

You can't really blame people for doing what TT promotes - rare collectables...

[PAULO JC]

My copy is from the 3,000 three years ago with the magnet.....what's new in the 30th anniversary?

Regards

[Eric923]

Originally Posted by Bubba_Hotep

Thanks, your parents raised you right and I know you make them proud. I am not complaining as hard as some like to make it out. I ordered a copy of the German version and am ok with it. I am a true fan and even have the movie on VHS still and would have loved to see the special features. That's how life is and I am not going to cry over a movie. Just don't like seeing people being rude to others because they didn't get a copy. I hope your Mother and Father get better man.

Thanks bro. My parents are doing great now. Having gone through a stroke there'll always be some lingering effects, but overall, after a lot of rehab my dad's pretty much back to being himself. Just trying to get him to quit smoking. lol..

And it's cool you got the German copy. You saved yourself half the money and I heard the video transfer's slightly better than the first TT release too. So it's more than a worthy alternative to this TT release. Plus this Fright Night Blu ray's made from a 4K transfer by Sony. Since Sony's one of the pioneers for 4K blu ray I'm pretty sure a new 4K release is in the pipelines so we can upgrade again then. lol..

And you didn't come off as complaining at all so no worries there. I'd be pretty choked if I missed out this time too. Plus, some of these comments from others have been pretty rude.

Enjoy the German copy man. Fright Night in HD!

[Bubba_Hotep]

Originally Posted by Eric923

Thanks bro. My parents are doing great now. Having gone through a stroke there'll always be some lingering effects, but overall, after a lot of rehab my dad's pretty much back to being himself. Just trying to get him to quit smoking. lol..

And it's cool you got the German copy. You saved yourself half the money and I heard the video transfer's slightly better than the first TT release too. So it's more than a worthy alternative to this TT release. Plus this Fright Night Blu ray's made from a 4K transfer by Sony. Since Sony's one of the pioneers for 4K blu ray I'm pretty sure a new 4K release is in the pipelines so we can upgrade again then. lol..

And you didn't come off as complaining at all so no worries there. I'd be pretty choked if I missed out this time too. Plus, some of these comments from others have been pretty rude.

Enjoy the German copy man. Fright Night in HD!

Thanks man!

[#Darren]

Originally Posted by PAULO JC

My copy is from the 3,000 three years ago with the magnet.....what's new in the 30th anniversary?

Regards

50 gb disk and extras.

[KISSAnimal]

COMPLETELY SOLD OUT NOW! The page on the TCM website no longer exists!

[86Olympics]

My problem with scalpers?

They buy extras of something they don't need or may have no personal interest in, then re-sell it at an inflated price for personal monetary gain, at the expense of someone else purchasing the product at it's original price. And that someone most always has a more genuine and honest interest in the product rather than using it as a means to make a monetary gain.

This is done at the expense of others.

It's taking advantage of a situation in the interest of personal profit.

And that's something I do not respect.

Yes, in order to be successful as a scalper, one often has to be well informed. They have to have done their homework. Thieves also have to be well informed. The preparation doesn't justify the act.

The pisser with Twilight Time is now that they've sold out, that's it for the next three years. They've put out 8,000 copies in a span of just over three years. And there will be no more for the next three. I understand the fundamental problem people have with their business model.

If you missed out, there's always the German version. It's less than half the price. Has a reportedly superior transfer. And has good cover art. Which is always a plus,)

[iank]

Why not just get one of the overseas ones? I know they're sans extras, but still. I'm quite content with mine.

[pEgLeG]

I managed to get a copy of the 30th, but I think I'll also get the German release just for the French and German dubs.

[sancho]

I am happy with my purchase from the 1st release, so there was no need for me to double dip on this. Congrats to those who missed out the 1st time, and were able to score 1 this time.

[neoz]

Originally Posted by 86Olympics

My problem with scalpers?

They buy extras of something they don't need or may have no personal interest in, then re-sell it at an inflated price for personal monetary gain, at the expense of someone else purchasing the product at it's original price. And that someone most always has a more genuine and honest interest in the product rather than using it as a means to make a monetary gain.

This is done at the expense of others.

It's taking advantage of a situation in the interest of personal profit.

And that's something I do not respect.

Yes, in order to be successful as a scalper, one often has to be well informed. They have to have done their homework. Thieves also have to be well informed. The preparation doesn't justify the act.

The pisser with Twilight Time is now that they've sold out, that's it for the next three years. They've put out 8,000 copies in a span of just over three years. And there will be no more for the next three. I understand the fundamental problem people have with their business model.

If you missed out, there's always the German version. It's less than half the price. Has a reportedly superior transfer. And has good cover art. Which is always a plus,)

+1

I've been helping people get a anime that is going in and out of stock. Sure I could have easily flipped it for a profit. But I would rather a fan of the show that missed out get the chance to get it before the resellers do.

[StingingVelvet]

Originally Posted by 86Olympics

My problem with scalpers?

They buy extras of something they don't need or may have no personal interest in, then re-sell it at an inflated price for personal monetary gain, at the expense of someone else purchasing the product at it's original price. And that someone most always has a more genuine and honest interest in the product rather than using it as a means to make a monetary gain.

This is done at the expense of others.

It's taking advantage of a situation in the interest of personal profit.

And that's something I do not respect.

I hope you don't live in a capitalist country then.

[Bumblefeet]

Originally Posted by 86Olympics

My problem with scalpers?

They buy extras of something they don't need or may have no personal interest in, then re-sell it at an inflated price for personal monetary gain, at the expense of someone else purchasing the product at it's original price. And that someone most always has a more genuine and honest interest in the product rather than using it as a means to make a monetary gain.

This is done at the expense of others.

It's taking advantage of a situation in the interest of personal profit.

And that's something I do not respect.

Yes, in order to be successful as a scalper, one often has to be well informed. They have to have done their homework. Thieves also have to be well informed. The preparation doesn't justify the act.

The pisser with Twilight Time is now that they've sold out, that's it for the next three years. They've put out 8,000 copies in a span of just over three years. And there will be no more for the next three. I understand the fundamental problem people have with their business model.

If you missed out, there's always the German version. It's less than half the price. Has a reportedly superior transfer. And has good cover art. Which is always a plus,)

Though I agree with what you say, it's the business model of limiting big genre titles to a couple of thousand copies that is particularly inviting to ebay scalpers. As long as there are people who are willing to pay over a 100 $ for a blu-ray, this will continue. What I personally find 'repugnant' is the amount of people on this board gloating how many copies they've bought and like obsessed weasels monitor the remaining quantity, yet when they get their copy they probably don't even watch it and just sell it off anyway. With such a trend surrounding certain (not all) twilight releases, I do fault their business model more than these dweebs who f it up for those who genuinely wanted to get this movie.

As far as the German version having superior transfer, I don't know where you guys get this from, but it is the EXACT same transfer as on the first Twilight (and I suspect will be on the new one).

http://www.caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergl...on=1&lossless=

The only difference is the Twilight has a lossless audio track whereas the German one has a lossy track (because it had to squeeze in more foreign audio tracks). Not a dealbreaker for me as I intend to pick up the German one anyway.

[Jaymole]

Very sorry that there were people here who did not get one. I missed out on this the first time, but was able to get a copy of this one. With the limit of 3 from the get-go, I really thought this would stay in stock longer

Missed out on a couple of other TT's that sold out as well so I am hoping they will eventually be re-released.

[persuazion]

Originally Posted by Bubba_Hotep

Just picked up the German version for a little over $14.

Where did you order yours from?

[darkness2918]

I just picked up the DVD for $6 from eBay. No way was I paying what the scalpers want for it.

[JMDiaz718]

Originally Posted by persuazion

Where did you order yours from?

I ordered the German region free version on Amazon Germany. Just go to the bottom of the Amazon page, they have a list of the Amazon.coms worldwide. I ordered the TT version on the day it was setup for preorder.

[JMDiaz718]

Originally Posted by kngtmat

I got my one copy.


Sorry Bubba_Hotep about not getting the TT release. I'm glad you at least got one of the other releases.

Exactly. I ordered my ONE copy as well. I'm purchasing for entertainment and nostalgia. Not to deny another customer's chances or rip someone off.

[proglodite]

Twilight Time does not wholesale their releases. So if a legitimate business wants to stock their releases, they have to buy at 'retail'. That business has to then re-sell at a higher price. There is nothing illegal in this whole transaction, nor even morally wrong.

If you want to get mad, get mad at TT for allowing multiple copies to be purchased from the get-go. I feel a 1-disc limitation should be imposed up until the actual street date of the release...then open it up to speculators (a more appropriate term than scalpers since there's no guarantee they'll actually get a return worthy of their investment).

And some blame should go to SAE for servers crashing. I'm still pissed I didn't get an autographed Journey to the Center of the Earth - it was in my cart, but the damn site wouldn't let me check out. There are much better ways of handling these type of sales...and for the amount SAE charges for shipping, they really should investigate IMPROVING the experience (I picked up a ton of clearance CD's in December, and my shipping was about $40...but the actual priority mail charge was just $15 - now THAT's scalping!*).

Peter


*Come to think of it - why aren't all these anti-scalping posters boycotting SAE? Have you ever checked their rare/out of print section? How could ANY of these posters support such a business by buying Twilight Time titles from them? Put your money where your mouth is and order from TCM next time (a company that doesn't scalp rare releases).