I Dream of Jeannie: The Complete Series - 8 January 2025 - Imprint Television #16

[sa5150]

Originally Posted by filmlover22

Exactly. Also, a set like this, especially at this price point, should have at least one essay on the show and the cultural phenomenon known as Barbara Eden. Very little retrospective in this entire set. A missed opportunity, imho.

One more comment: the US incredible crappy-insulting Mill Creek version was signed personally by Ms. Eden and available on her website for purchase. it is a shame that Imprint couldn't get her to sign THIS set instead!

Getting these to her from Aussie would have cost a fortune for Via Vision to do and the price tag would have been double what it is now .

I was thinking about this as well I wonder if she would have signed those knowing what they had done to one of the best tv comedy's of all time . Sony should be ashamed to farm out there good stuff to Millcreek .

[DawnShadow]

I was under the impression she (or her team) just bought a bunch of Mill Creek box sets and signed them to sell for a profit. I don't think Mill Creek actually had any contact with her whatsoever.

[filmlover22]

Originally Posted by DawnShadow

I was under the impression she (or her team) just bought a bunch of Mill Creek box sets and signed them to sell for a profit. I don't think Mill Creek actually had any contact with her whatsoever.

Well, she could do the same with these Imprints!

It's not going to happen. I am just commenting that I personally thought it was a shame that she signed the Mill Creek version.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Well, I received my Jeannie set yesterday! My experience was very similar to TwinCitiesBluFan. I got the shipping notification on March 19 and it was at my door yesterday, March 28. I had no problems with the condition of the product. It was packed in a cardboard box inside a plastic bag/envelope and there was no damage.

I haven't had a chance to watch any of it yet. Have to admit that my initial reaction to the book was disappointment. Right out of the box, the binding on the book seems to be coming loose. I feel like I'll have to handle it with kid gloves so the book doesn't fall apart.

Also, I read some of the episode summaries. They're not very well-written. They come across to me like they were written by some kind of AI program. I noticed several blatant errors right away. For example, in the summary for the episode "U.F.Ohhh! Jeannie," it mentions a "Gen. Charles," when it's actually Gen. Peterson they are referring to.

Well, I guess the quality of the video is the important thing. Hopefully I'll be impressed enough that I can overlook the shortcomings of the book!

[Craigy1976]

Originally Posted by Rick Grimes

I’d rather have a one month delay than a botched episode. Frustrating, but totally worth it IMHO.

Interesting to note Aussie broadcaster Nine (Go), just played Bewitched, followed by IDOJ (Tuesday 5pm EDT). Bewitched looked quite good in SD broadcast and it was also in the OAR.

Sadly, I Dream of Jeannie was from a dated scan, with a lot of print damage and blown up to 1.78:1, cropped to shit. I can only assume that Nine Go has access to a new scan (if not the same scan that is being released on BD) for Bewitched… And obviously, are using a less then optimal, old transfer for IDOJ. A real shame to go from a beautiful picture to shoddy, criminal PQ.

I’d be confident that Imprint will provide a quality BD. And one should expect it for the price.

Hey Rick. Did u get your IDOJ or Bewitched set yet? Season 3 & 4 Of Bewitched are out may 25 so it wont be part of buy 1 get 1 free from JB.

[Craigy1976]

Originally Posted by sa5150

Got my order today from JB , Crushed in 1 corner , front cover dented as well . They said bring it back to the store ...LMAO . I had to laugh after being kinda pissed they could not wrap such an expensive set properly and want me to take a roundtrip flight from Chicago . Not sure if a employee dropped it , or whoever is in there factory or it was damaged in transit , packing box looks ok , but just some bubble wrap thorn on top . Not wrapped like Via vision does . later was offered a partial refund which I accepted and will have to live wit the dent . Hopefully book inside is not messed up too . I don't hear anything broken yet . For future reference not ordering anything this expensive from JB .

Its not JB it the people on the post. Trust me JB is Massive, and they would never send a known defective or damaged product to you. It's on the Aus Stock Exchange. It's a Publicly traded company. They can afford to lose reputation. Definitely the post. They all just through shit. Both here and there. I know usps doesnt have a good reputation at doing anything but through your crap onto your property.

[chip75]

It shouldn't be difficult to include corner protectors for expensive sets, you're never going to guarantee someone won't run over it with a forklift, but it will help in most cases.

[filmlover22]

Originally Posted by Dr. Johnny Fever

I haven't had a chance to watch any of it yet. Have to admit that my initial reaction to the book was disappointment. Right out of the box, the binding on the book seems to be coming loose. I feel like I'll have to handle it with kid gloves so the book doesn't fall apart.

Also, I read some of the episode summaries. They're not very well-written. They come across to me like they were written by some kind of AI program. I noticed several blatant errors right away. For example, in the summary for the episode "U.F.Ohhh! Jeannie," it mentions a "Gen. Charles," when it's actually Gen. Peterson they are referring to.

Well, I guess the quality of the video is the important thing. Hopefully I'll be impressed enough that I can overlook the shortcomings of the book!

That is my assessment of the book itself. Just doesn't jive with the quality of the rest of the set. There was so much they could have done with the book and didn't.

Making me question if I want to get the LEs going forward or wait and get the SE's w/o book. Yes, I will not be getting that beautiful hardbox, but it the price point of the SE is signficantly lower than the LE, then I might consider it.

[PGW]

Originally Posted by sa5150

Getting these to her from Aussie would have cost a fortune for Via Vision to do and the price tag would have been double what it is now .

Not really. They could have just sent one insert from each set for her to sign.

[sa5150]

Originally Posted by PGW

Not really. They could have just sent one insert from each set for her to sign.

Rather have the cover signed then a post-it note that was probably photo copied
, Perfectly happy to have the set minus the dent LOL.

[sa5150]

Originally Posted by Craigy1976

Its not JB it the people on the post. Trust me JB is Massive, and they would never send a known defective or damaged product to you. It's on the Aus Stock Exchange. It's a Publicly traded company. They can afford to lose reputation. Definitely the post. They all just through shit. Both here and there. I know usps doesnt have a good reputation at doing anything but through your crap onto your property.

Doesn't really apply at all , Best buy is bigger at about $15 Billion USD vs JB $10 Billion . Best buy has sent me destroyed steelbooks bubble wrapped and in a box with no damage

I have received cracked cases from Jbhifi before , No damage to the shipper

Its obvious its the packer/employee is the problem not giving a crap.

Amazon a a $2 Trillion dollar company , That does not stop them from sending broken stuff all the time broken before and or after .

Via Vision a much smaller company packs these sets like a mummy . Most of the boutique labels pack well and none of them are traded on the stock exchange . They have far more to lose for reputation then a massive company .

[sa5150]

Originally Posted by filmlover22

I am truly shock and saddened at your experience. My dealings with JB has always been stellar with the friendliest and most accommodating support personnel who have gone overboard in making me happy.

Not sure what to say. Totally understand your frustration and your feelings about them. Perhaps calling them directly and asking to speak to the manager.

I was able to get 1 more discount after getting someone pretty nice thru email and my final price for the set minus the discounts and GST is $95.50 . That's about $77 without the shipping . I can't complain anymore with that . A standard set will probably be about $100USD not including shipping . I will definitely be buying from JBHI again but not for a big type heavy box like this.
In the end they did ok .

[filmlover22]

Originally Posted by sa5150

I was able to get 1 more discount after getting someone pretty nice thru email and my final price for the set minus the discounts and GST is $95.50 . That's about $77 without the shipping . I can't complain anymore with that . A standard set will probably be about $100USD not including shipping . I will definitely be buying from JBHI again but not for a big type heavy box like this.
In the end they did ok .

Glad it worked out.

[hagios]

Still have not received my IDOJ/Bewitched (it is the fault of my regional USPS as they moved ALL of their HUBS into just 1 HUB and there are still thousands of packages not being delivered, mine included!)

Feb 21
7:58 pm
Processed Through USPS Facility
ISC LOS ANGELES CA (USPS)

Apr 04
1:06 pm
Arrived at USPS Regional Destination Facility

[Starboy1999]

Originally Posted by hagios

Still have not received my IDOJ/Bewitched (it is the fault of my regional USPS as they moved ALL of their HUBS into just 1 HUB and there are still thousands of packages not being delivered, mine included!)

Feb 21
7:58 pm
Processed Through USPS Facility
ISC LOS ANGELES CA (USPS)

Apr 04
1:06 pm
Arrived at USPS Regional Destination Facility

That's terrible!!!!

[hagios]

Originally Posted by Starboy1999

That's terrible!!!!

Finally some good news for me my I Dream of Jeanie complete series and my Bewitched S1/2 arrived today from my HUB jail it is interesting as I called the USPS yesterday and the kind lady suggested I put in a Missing Mail form and then they show up today, coincidentally or not IDK, just thankful!

[Dark_Vader]

I'm glad the episodes proper have been remastered and look great. The only thing that bothers me about this release is that it is a shame that Sony did not care to take the time to go back and fix the opening credits by using a version where the show's iconic theme song doesn't skip.

[PGW]

I noticed the skip, too.

[BluVinyl]

Originally Posted by DawnShadow

They happen practically monthly. There'll be another one for Easter.

Thanks DawnShadow. I put in a reminder in my phone to check and I just bought IDOJ for 25% off and put in a request for a refund of GST.

[akasinned]

any chance this imprint version will come to the US at a cheaper price? i see a seller on amazon has one copy but at $270 bucks that equals to 54 bucks per season is crazy. i love this show but just can't bring myself to pay so much money. i do own the sony DVD versions which will have to do for now. i did purchase the first 2 seasons of Bewitched from Imprint which was just as expensive but since I don't own any version I went ahead and bought it and boy was I impressed with the quality albeit expensive.