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Martoto · 01-13-2019, 08:00 AM

It's uncanny the number of times I've picked up something that's otherwise OOP or OOS and taken it to the counter but the disc somehow can't be found by the person behind the desk.

Staff are generally ok but some seem to be pissed off that they don't work in the apple store or have a real tech job. There's a guy in the Union St store who just cuts people off when they're trying to tell him what they want to buy from the display cabinet or window "Eh. You'll need to point it out to me or I won't be able to find it." Even if it's the only pair of fluorescent yellow headphones in the place.

I don't always appreciate the false bonhomie either. Or having to make sure they fetch actual disc that goes with the box and not just one with the same title.

Polaroid · 01-13-2019, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by justwannaboogie

My only issue with Norwich CeX is the constant stench of body odour.

I feel your pain! lol and dang hate seeing bluray collector competition on here lol

Matthew.H · 01-13-2019, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Polaroid

I feel your pain! lol and dang hate seeing bluray collector competition on here lol

There does seem to be a fair few members on here from Norwich.

Spiderwalk · 01-13-2019, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthew.H

There does seem to be a fair few members on here from Norwich.

And now, from Norwich, it's the quiz of the week!

Maybe you guys should get together and do your own version of Sale of the Century. You could substitute Speed Boats and Hostess Trolleys for Ltd Edition Blu-rays.

Ste7en · 01-13-2019, 04:07 PM

And the occasional Partridge Plate

justwannaboogie · 01-13-2019, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Spiderwalk

And now, from Norwich, it's the quiz of the week!

Maybe you guys should get together and do your own version of Sale of the Century. You could substitute Speed Boats and Hostess Trolleys for Ltd Edition Blu-rays.

Polaroid · 01-13-2019, 04:39 PM

Lol wonder how many members i've bumped out the way at CEX/HMV hunting for LE releases haha.

UpsetSmiley · 01-13-2019, 07:51 PM

If you see The X-Files 1-9 Blu-ray boxset on the shelf at the Norwich store, that was me who returned it (bought it online) because it contained the first pressing Season 8 discs. You can still contact Fox to get the replacements though.

I told the staff but they must've thought I was off my meds.

Phil92 · 01-13-2019, 08:14 PM

I bought a 3DS at Cex and changed my mind no less than 24 hours later. Took it back, they said they could refund it but had to put it in for a warranty test first. Fine. Went back the day after and they said credit only or if I wanted cash I could sell it back to them (for less than half the price). Absolutely not.

bambleweeny57 · 01-14-2019, 12:41 PM

Our local CEX is still selling PS1 Minis for £85.

oldmario · 01-14-2019, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by UpsetSmiley

If you see The X-Files 1-9 Blu-ray boxset on the shelf at the Norwich store, that was me who returned it (bought it online) because it contained the first pressing Season 8 discs. You can still contact Fox to get the replacements though.

I told the staff but they must've thought I was off my meds.

i think the email thing may still be open to get replacement season 8 discs fyi

princessgleek · 01-14-2019, 02:24 PM

When i was in Cardiff CEX yesterday couldn’t help but notice the blu ray shelves were a lot emptier then usual

Matthew.H · 01-14-2019, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by princessgleek

When i was in Cardiff CEX yesterday couldn’t help but notice the blu ray shelves were a lot emptier then usual

The Blu ray section in the Norwich CEX has definitely shrunk recently. At least they've put the UHD's back in there own section again, they had been mixed in with the standard Blu-rays before.

Billz · 01-14-2019, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bambleweeny57

Our local CEX is still selling PS1 Minis for £85.

That piece of garbage isn't even worth 85p.

Ste7en · 01-14-2019, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by oldmario

i think the email thing may still be open to get replacement season 8 discs fyi

Hang on... what problem?

Blu Lemmy · 01-14-2019, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ste7en

Hang on... what problem?

Cannot be bothered to read back through, but I assume you are talking about the X-Files....

The original release had a problem with season 8, which was rectified with new discs.
Off the top of my head you bought the re-release, so you should be all good

N2K7 · 01-14-2019, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ste7en

Hang on... what problem?

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Originally Posted by Blu Lemmy

Cannot be bothered to read back through, but I assume you are talking about the X-Files....

The original release had a problem with season 8, which was rectified with new discs.
Off the top of my head you bought the re-release, so you should be all good

Yeah in the original release the black levels on Season 8 were crushed to the point it was difficult to make certain scenes out.

UpsetSmiley · 01-14-2019, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by oldmario

i think the email thing may still be open to get replacement season 8 discs fyi

It is indeed, in case anyone has the affected discs contact xfilesuk@fox.com.

SimBobHard · 01-19-2019, 12:21 PM

After having nothing but good to say about CEX, I've not reached my first problem with them. Ordered the Jurassic World 3D + Blu-ray set off their online store, as I had given up waiting for it to appear in my local store. Arrived today, with the Jurassic Park 3D Blu-ray set inside. No trace of Jurassic World at all.

frankenhooker · 01-19-2019, 01:58 PM

I ordered 12 Angry Men from them during the week for £4, it dropped through the letterbox this morning. The Criterion release...in pristine condition. Bargain.

After a bit of digging, it turns out that they only have one listing for the bluray on their site, I guess it's down to luck whether you get the Criterion or the old MGM release.

01-13-2019, 08:00 AM	#61
Martoto Blu-ray Duke Member since:Mar 2014 Location:Glasgow Blu-ray reviews: 7	It's uncanny the number of times I've picked up something that's otherwise OOP or OOS and taken it to the counter but the disc somehow can't be found by the person behind the desk. Staff are generally ok but some seem to be pissed off that they don't work in the apple store or have a real tech job. There's a guy in the Union St store who just cuts people off when they're trying to tell him what they want to buy from the display cabinet or window "Eh. You'll need to point it out to me or I won't be able to find it." Even if it's the only pair of fluorescent yellow headphones in the place. I don't always appreciate the false bonhomie either. Or having to make sure they fetch actual disc that goes with the box and not just one with the same title.

01-13-2019, 04:07 PM	#65
Ste7en Blu-ray Champion Member since:Apr 2013 Location:Durham, UK 4K collection:907 Blu-ray collection:7750 DVD collection:68 Trading Score:4	And the occasional Partridge Plate

01-13-2019, 04:39 PM	#67
Polaroid Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2013 Location:Norwich, UK	Lol wonder how many members i've bumped out the way at CEX/HMV hunting for LE releases haha.

01-13-2019, 07:51 PM	#68
UpsetSmiley Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2013 Location:UK Trading Score:6	If you see The X-Files 1-9 Blu-ray boxset on the shelf at the Norwich store, that was me who returned it (bought it online) because it contained the first pressing Season 8 discs. You can still contact Fox to get the replacements though. I told the staff but they must've thought I was off my meds.

01-13-2019, 08:14 PM	#69
Phil92 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:339 Blu-ray collection:1489 DVD collection:138 Trading Score:29	I bought a 3DS at Cex and changed my mind no less than 24 hours later. Took it back, they said they could refund it but had to put it in for a warranty test first. Fine. Went back the day after and they said credit only or if I wanted cash I could sell it back to them (for less than half the price). Absolutely not.

01-14-2019, 12:41 PM	#70
bambleweeny57 Active Member Member since:May 2018 Location:UK 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:189 DVD collection:1	Our local CEX is still selling PS1 Minis for £85.

01-14-2019, 02:24 PM	#72
princessgleek Senior Member Member since:Mar 2018 Blu-ray collection:34 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:5	When i was in Cardiff CEX yesterday couldn’t help but notice the blu ray shelves were a lot emptier then usual

01-19-2019, 12:21 PM	#79
SimBobHard Active Member Member since:Jan 2019 4K collection:23 Blu-ray collection:690	After having nothing but good to say about CEX, I've not reached my first problem with them. Ordered the Jurassic World 3D + Blu-ray set off their online store, as I had given up waiting for it to appear in my local store. Arrived today, with the Jurassic Park 3D Blu-ray set inside. No trace of Jurassic World at all.

01-19-2019, 01:58 PM	#80
frankenhooker Active Member Member since:Jan 2017 Blu-ray collection:346 DVD collection:2	I ordered 12 Angry Men from them during the week for £4, it dropped through the letterbox this morning. The Criterion release...in pristine condition. Bargain. After a bit of digging, it turns out that they only have one listing for the bluray on their site, I guess it's down to luck whether you get the Criterion or the old MGM release.

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