Columbia House Canada Thread

[mikevickers]

Ordered my order from CHCanada on the 15th, was charged on the 16th.. and awaiting my order now.. awsome deals.. some more quick discounts would be great. Keep em' coming!

[Junkmale]

Finally got my copy of "W." today after ordering on the release date of 02/10/2009. Not a great turn around time. Not sure why CH doesn't anticipate a large order for these $13.99 sales and keep more in stock.

[mikevickers]

I've just got my full pack of Blu-rays today, not one missing.. very good service considering im on the east coast. Will for sure be ordering more.

[CanadianKrazyMods]

Originally Posted by TheZoof

I am happy to say that it has already been taken care of.

They did it within one day.

I emailed monday night to get my current balance, had an answer the next day, fast response. Last time I had an account, it took almost a week to get an answer via email.

[Jimbo976]

Well my final Blu-ray from the 2008 60% off sale should ship any day now. Really hoping there's another free shipping 50% off or better sale coming up some time soon. I've actually finally caught up and watched all of the Blu-rays in my collection now.

[Jimbo976]

I got my order today. It was only 6 business days which is fine with me.

Thanks for the deal Lolo and hopefully i'll be picking up lots more Blu-rays from chcanada.com.

[Verkman]

Well, received my package today. Only got two of the four I ordered. Other two were back ordered. I'm fine with that, just as long as I'm not charged for shipping again on the other two when they show up.

I was incredibly disappointed in the packaging. Came in a standard large white envelope, no protection at all. The disc in the Pineapple Express case was loose and I could hear something rattling around before I opened the packaged envelope. Opened the case and disc was of course loose. There's a scratch on it near the outer edge. I'll have to watch it first to see if it will be an issue.

As for the Incredible Hulk, it came with the 3-D slip cover, but the Blu-ray case had been repackaged with the cling wrap you get when buying used Blus. Plus, when I opened the case the digital copy was in a separate paper sleeve, which was mangled by being too wide, the collar of the case warping it when it was closed. The disc looks to be okay, but I'm just wondering if this movie is supposed to come with a paper sleeve of the digital copy? It looked like someone had been into it...

Not a very good start with chcanada.com, but we'll see how the rest of my order comes and if I get it in a timely fashion before I reserve judgment.

[Kyot]

Originally Posted by Verkman

Well, received my package today. Only got two of the four I ordered. Other two were back ordered. I'm fine with that, just as long as I'm not charged for shipping again on the other two when they show up.

I was incredibly disappointed in the packaging. Came in a standard large white envelope, no protection at all. The disc in the Pineapple Express case was loose and I could hear something rattling around before I opened the packaged envelope. Opened the case and disc was of course loose. There's a scratch on it near the outer edge. I'll have to watch it first to see if it will be an issue.

As for the Incredible Hulk, it came with the 3-D slip cover, but the Blu-ray case had been repackaged with the cling wrap you get when buying used Blus. Plus, when I opened the case the digital copy was in a separate paper sleeve, which was mangled by being too wide, the collar of the case warping it when it was closed. The disc looks to be okay, but I'm just wondering if this movie is supposed to come with a paper sleeve of the digital copy? It looked like someone had been into it...

Not a very good start with chcanada.com, but we'll see how the rest of my order comes and if I get it in a timely fashion before I reserve judgment.

I ordered Incredible Hulk from Futureshop and the digital copy came in a paper sleeve as well.

[ADRiiAN`]

What a goddamned scam.

www.chcanada.com and www.columbiahousecanada.com.

Same address and people, much different prices. Wtf!?

[Jimbo976]

Originally Posted by ADRiiAN`

What a goddamned scam.

www.chcanada.com and www.columbiahousecanada.com.

Same address and people, much different prices. Wtf!?

Why is it a scam? They have 2 different configurations/rules/memberships. I have used both sites and am happy.

[Verkman]

Originally Posted by Kyot

I ordered Incredible Hulk from Futureshop and the digital copy came in a paper sleeve as well.

Thanks for the quick reply. Was curious.

[ziggy66]

Originally Posted by ADRiiAN`

What a goddamned scam.

www.chcanada.com and www.columbiahousecanada.com.

Same address and people, much different prices. Wtf!?

It's not a scam...it might help if you actually bothered to READ what other people have written and what the terms on each site are.

[ADRiiAN`]

Originally Posted by Jimbo976

Why is it a scam? They have 2 different configurations/rules/memberships. I have used both sites and am happy.

Which makes it so sketchy on why the same company would open 2 completely different websites.

For chcanada.com, you only need to buy 2 DVD's in 1 year and then you can cancel. The prices seem to be cheaper on this site. (Unless your paying for the MSRP price and not the RED tagged price.)

For columbiahousecanada.com, you need to buy 4 movies by 1 year and then you can cancel. The prices MSRP are more on this site.

They have 2 different setups, but are owned by the same people. Unless I am missing something here.

[Jimbo976]

Originally Posted by ADRiiAN`

They have 2 different setups, but are owned by the same people. Unless I am missing something here.

Yep but why does that make it a scam?

[ADRiiAN`]

Originally Posted by Jimbo976

Yep but why does that make it a scam?

Originally Posted by ADRiiAN`

For chcanada.com, you only need to buy 2 DVD's in 1 year and then you can cancel. The prices seem to be cheaper on this site.

For columbiahousecanada.com, you need to buy 4 movies by 1 year and then you can cancel. The prices MSRP are more on this site.

I said it in the previous post.

[thecroshow]

just got an email, passchendale out of stock ='( hopefully will get zack and miri soon!

[Jimbo976]

Originally Posted by ADRiiAN`

I said it in the previous post.

Ok but you haven't clarified yet what makes it a scam? As you can read in this forum and other similar ones on other sites there is no scam. Both sites have different ways to get very good deals on Blu-ray movies in Canada.

[FreakyFraser]

2 different clubs dude.....simple as that.

One has free membership & an introductory special, but longer terms, the other has a membership fee (currently being waived) with shorter terms.

Do I really need to explain it more?

[bajor27]

Originally Posted by ADRiiAN`

Which makes it so sketchy on why the same company would open 2 completely different websites.

Lots of companies own their competition. Look at Procter & Gamble or almost any car company. It doesn't make it a scam. Companies do this all the time to better focus on different markets among other reasons.

[Salinger]

Originally Posted by ADRiiAN`

I said it in the previous post.

I think there's an important term of membership you're missing.

For the columbiahousecanada.com club, it's more the traditional columbia house. You get 4 or 5 discs up front for virtually nothing, thus they require a larger commitment from you with somewhat higher prices.

The CHCanada.com website is, in my opinion, more a regular retail site. Sure, you are "required" to buy 2 discs per year, but that's hardly a chore given their great prices and low shipping. Other than that, you don't get anything extra, no inital budle of discs, no monthly selections to which you have to respond etc. You see a disc you want, you order it, and pay for it. That's it.

It's all explained throughout this thread, several times (and here again by me).