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

[rdodolak]

Originally Posted by bruceames.

I wonder why they're doing clear cases on this, when all their other cases were blue? I prefer the clear ones (or black), but just wondering, maybe it's to distinguish this from the other because it's a rerelease?

I too am wondering if they're using the clear cases to distinguish their rereleases but I guess we'll find out when JTTCOTE is released in March.

[TgoTomJoad]

So, wait...time = justification? That doesn't seem right. Look, I purchased copies to resell myself. I'm not a douchbag or some troll living in a cave. I saw an opportunity where something I purchased was going to go up in value, like this Fright Night disc. I get not liking that it is expensive after it sells out, but I don't set the price that people want to pay. If you want to blame someone blame the studio or company for not putting out more copies. Again, I stand by my statement that if you have ever bought something with the intent to resell it for a higher cost due to the assumption it will go up in value, congrats - you did the same thing, just with a different item (real estate, cars, or movie).

[Keyser Soze.]

Originally Posted by Jaymole

Only 147 of my 159 copies have shipped.

I am very upset, there is no God














Are you there Kate....Kate....Kate?

lolz

[Mystic]

Originally Posted by bruceames.

I think where the douche bag tag comes in (not that I think they're that) is when people buy several copies (or more) for the sole purpose of profiteering. Some are upset that half the 5000 copies or more are being bought to flip on ebay, instead of being available to fans who could have bought it for themselves at the regular price.

Certainly buying a copy for yourself and flipping it later for whatever it's worth is totally cool. Much better than selling it for less that what you paid, which is the case 99% of the time with movies.

Couldn't agree more. Although, the term douchebag is one of many appropriate terms. Nothing wrong with buying a copy for yourself, then selling it. In the end, it's all about the rationale.

[wormraper]

Originally Posted by Mystic

Couldn't agree more. Although, the term douchebag is one of many appropriate terms. Nothing wrong with buying a copy for yourself, then selling it. In the end, it's all about the rationale.

nothing wrong with buying anything and reselling it. it's how resellers make their money (guess what, every retail store you buy from is a reseller)

[TgoTomJoad]

I'm actually not bragging; I mentioned that I bought a few for resale as part of a point I was making. I was not rubbing it in anyone's face, but I'm also not going to pretend like I didn't buy some for that purpose. I don't think I made anyone crying by admitting that I bought a few for resale. I didn't cry when I found out a friend flipped a townhouse for a profit, even though I wish I had done it. Same thing applies here. And frankly, I'm tired of people acting like those who buy and resell are on par with being a drug dealer or small time thief. And again, the point you seem to miss: if you have ever bought and sold something in the hopes of making a profit, then you are floating in the same boat as people like me.

[Thomas Irwin]

Originally Posted by TgoTomJoad

So, wait...time = justification? That doesn't seem right. Look, I purchased copies to resell myself. I'm not a douchbag or some troll living in a cave. I saw an opportunity where something I purchased was going to go up in value, like this Fright Night disc. I get not liking that it is expensive after it sells out, but I don't set the price that people want to pay. If you want to blame someone blame the studio or company for not putting out more copies. Again, I stand by my statement that if you have ever bought something with the intent to resell it for a higher cost due to the assumption it will go up in value, congrats - you did the same thing, just with a different item (real estate, cars, or movie).

[pEgLeG]

Originally Posted by TgoTomJoad

...I don't think I made anyone cry by admitting that I bought a few for resale...

I'll bet you did.

[Zoodles95]

Originally Posted by lgon

I'm in Canada too and still pending....

Left out here in the cold in the Great White North too... Pending here... Oh well... So long as I get it I don't mind a bit of waiting...

[mayorofsmpleton]

Originally Posted by batman2000

any word on the transfer?

Same as the first one but a higher bitrate helps a tad I'm sure.

[Mystic]

Originally Posted by wormraper

nothing wrong with buying anything and reselling it. it's how resellers make their money (guess what, every retail store you buy from is a reseller)

There is no comparison between a retail outlet and a scalper. Sorry, but you'll never convince me. Let's just agree to disagree, ok?

I'm a seller of vintage guitars, I don't buy as many as I can say for example, of a limited manufacturing run of a particular guitar model, for the express purpose of jacking up the price two or three times (or more) against the original purchase price. I buy one or two items to sell at a fair and reasonable price, not some hyper inflated price as scalpers are wont to do. It's not about taking advantage of people, if I meet someone who truly wants one of my guitars and can't afford the asking price, I'll negotiate the price. I operate with a sense of integrity and ethics. And in the end, I have a nice healthy bottom line, and many repeat customers. That's just good business sense..

[pEgLeG]

Originally Posted by Mystic

...I have a nice healthy bottom...

Who do you think you are, Kim Kardashian?

[wormraper]

Originally Posted by Mystic

There is no comparison between a retail outlet and a scalper. Sorry, but you'll never convince me. Let's just agree to disagree, ok?

I'm a seller of vintage guitars, I don't buy as many as I can say for example, of a limited manufacturing run of a particular guitar model, for the express purpose of jacking up the price two or three times (or more) against the original purchase price. I buy one or two items to sell at a fair and reasonable price, not some hyper inflated price as scalpers are wont to do. It's not about taking advantage of people, if I meet someone who truly wants one of my guitars and can't afford the asking price, I'll negotiate the price. I operate with a sense of integrity and ethics. And in the end, I have a nice healthy bottom line, and many repeat customers. That's just good business sense..

a price is only worth what someone will pay for it. if someone pays an "exorbitant" price, than that's what its worth. and don't forget your VERSION of ethics may not be the same ethics of someone else. all completely relative as long as its legal.

if you don't like someone buying "more than their fair share" (which I wonder WHOM came up with HOW MANY is a fair share) blame the company for limiting the release. flipping is the core of MANY markets... do you blame someone for swooping in an buying up foreclosed houses for cheap and flipping them for double (sometimes triple) afterwards? of course not, it happens in every market, their's the quick, and then their's the losers (not meant derogatorily with that term)... simple aspect of eat or be eaten, the rule of life.

[Mystic]

Originally Posted by pEgLeG

Who do you think you are, Kim Kardashian?

My wife certainly likes it. And that's all that matters

[TgoTomJoad]

Sorry, but you are an absolute hypocrite. You do with guitars what others do with Blu-rays. I'm sure there are those who think YOU sell your guitars at an inflated price, even if you think it's fair. The fact is YOU STILL MAKE A PROFIT FROM SOMETHING THAT IS RARE AND OTHERS WANT.

And what should those of us selling do when the going rate for "Fright Night" is 3x what we paid for it? Sell it for only a $10 profit? What if it's a $30 profit? It sounds like you want to be the one to let us know when we've made too much money. I sell mine for what the market value is. I don't set the prices (in fact, I'm always the lowest price guy on Amazon).

I think you should take a long, hard look at what you do and what those of us who sell Blu-rays and movies do, because it's THE SAME THING. Just because you have decided to take less money for your guitars doesn't make you better than myself or anyone else selling online. Also, I'd love to see you sell your house (if you own one) in the real estate market: "Oh, they made an offer of $350k? No no, just tell them I paid $190K for it, so I'll happily take $198K."

[Mystic]

Originally Posted by wormraper

a price is only worth what someone will pay for it. if someone pays an "exorbitant" price, than that's what its worth. and don't forget your VERSION of ethics may not be the same ethics of someone else. all completely relative as long as its legal.

I'm not going to go around in circles with you. If someone pays an exorbitant price then they're being foolish. Something is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. However, if you restrict their buying options, and implicitly force them to pay an exorbitant price by doing so, then you're a doucebag in my book.

[TgoTomJoad]

Who is restricting anyone from buying anything? Certainly not the buyers. You and everyone I know can go to Amazon, eBay, and other sites and buy "Fright Night". The studios restrict the number of copies out there. You are just upset that it's not at the price you'd like. I wish cars were only a thousand dollars each, but the fact that they aren't doesn't mean Ford or Chevy restricts me from buying one.

[Mystic]

Originally Posted by TgoTomJoad

Sorry, but you are an absolute hypocrite. You do with guitars what others do with Blu-rays. I'm sure there are those who think YOU sell your guitars at an inflated price, even if you think it's fair. The fact is YOU STILL MAKE A PROFIT FROM SOMETHING THAT IS RARE AND OTHERS WANT.

And what should those of us selling do when the going rate for "Fright Night" is 3x what we paid for it? Sell it for only a $10 profit? What if it's a $30 profit? It sounds like you want to be the one to let us know when we've made too much money. I sell mine for what the market value is. I don't set the prices (in fact, I'm always the lowest price guy on Amazon).

I think you should take a long, hard look at what you do and what those of us who sell Blu-rays and movies do, because it's THE SAME THING. Just because you have decided to take less money for your guitars doesn't make you better than myself or anyone else selling online. Also, I'd love to see you sell your house (if you own one) in the real estate market: "Oh, they made an offer of $350k? No no, just tell them I paid $190K for it, so I'll happily take $198K."

Don't put me into the same category as yourself, pal. You'd be the last person that I'd ever purchase anything from. The fact that you're trying to slage me, tells me that I hit a nerve? If you're such an honest businessman, you wouldn't be on the defensive, and there would be no need for you to defend yourself here, now would there?

[Dunemoon]

Originally Posted by Mystic

I'm not going to go around in circles with you. If someone pays an exorbitant price then they're being foolish. Something is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. However, if you restrict their buying options, and implicitly force them to pay an exorbitant price by doing so, then you're a doucebag in my book.

Stop calling TT names!

[Mystic]

Originally Posted by TgoTomJoad

Who is restricting anyone from buying anything? Certainly not the buyers. You and everyone I know can go to Amazon, eBay, and other sites and buy "Fright Night". The studios restrict the number of copies out there. You are just upset that it's not at the price you'd like. I wish cars were only a thousand dollars each, but the fact that they aren't doesn't mean Ford or Chevy restricts me from buying one.

The last time I checked Fright Night was sold out. With that being the case, where are you going to be able to buy it for the original price? Now the only option is to pay a scalpers inflated price. Can you grasp the concept that the buyer is now forced to pay the scalper's price if they want the disc?