The Criterion Collection - Page 173 - Blu-ray Forum

surfdude12 · 11-09-2009, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by retablo

Because they are sorta depending on that $25 from members to make money. If everyone signed up just to save an extra 10% then got a refund, B&N would make less, and as a result not be able ot offer sales like this. basic economics. Liek I said, it's their fault, but people can be more honest and not take advantage as a matter of principle. I guess some people have more morals than others.

yeah, if i read you right, you're essentially saying it comes down to what the customer intentions are at the time of signup:

-if they have no intention of maintaining the membership at time of signup: not good
-if they have full intention of maintaining the membership at time of signup: perfectly fine

very reasonable opinion.

kndy · 11-10-2009, 03:35 AM

Hmm...no change on the Blu-ray prices yet on B&N online but hopefully you guys score at the in-store purchases.

By any chance, does anyone remember how long the Criterion sale went? Was it a whole month or a whole week?

banned user105 · 11-10-2009, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by kndy

Hmm...no change on the Blu-ray prices yet on B&N online but hopefully you guys score at the in-store purchases.

By any chance, does anyone remember how long the Criterion sale went? Was it a whole month or a whole week?

It was 2 weeks last time and it's 2 weeks this time.

Kartoon · 11-10-2009, 04:13 AM

Well the one I wanted the most is (Wings of Desire) odd that (none?) of the others are.

TJS_Blu · 11-10-2009, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by retablo

I'll wait for DeepDiscount's 50% off sale.

hmmm. The semi-annual 20 to 25 percent sale at DDD has morphed into a less attractive 40% off MSRP. Hoping that Planet or DDD comes up with something tempting before Xmas.

banned user105 · 11-10-2009, 03:15 PM

Went to B&N earlier and can confirm that ALL IN-STOCK TITLES ARE 50% OFF.

Picked up The Complete Monterey Pop for $26.50 and Howards End / The Third Man on Blu for $13 each. Heading back in a few hours for more

kndy · 11-10-2009, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by doctorthodt

Went to B&N earlier and can confirm that ALL IN-STOCK TITLES ARE 50% OFF.

Picked up The Complete Monterey Pop for $26.50 and Howards End / The Third Man on Blu for $13 each. Heading back in a few hours for more

That's great!!! Saw the guy who purchased seven. Wished B&N was nearby...too far. But hopefully the online site fixes their dang prices on Blu's.

Cheerupemokid · 11-10-2009, 04:25 PM

Just came back from my first trip way across the street. I honestly can't believe it, but the copy of Seventh Seal my girlfriend casually put behind a few season one Heroes DVD box sets was still there four days later. So that was my first purchase.

Going back at lunch. I don't think I'm going to push and try to use the coupon on more than one item at a time, plus I'm close enough where making a few trips in a day isn't so bad. Go at lunch, again after work, then maybe to one on 17th street on the way to the movies tonight. That would be four blu-rays, not bad for a first day of shopping.

The real dilemma now is I definitely saw a few Criterion DVDs that I've always wanted but never got. I know I'd rather have them on Blu-Ray when they eventually come out like that, but even the DVDs are tempting at $13.

QuasidodoJr · 11-10-2009, 06:09 PM

Just picked up the blu-rays for Bottle Rocket, The Complete Monterey Pop Festival, Howard's End, Kagemusha, Pierrot le fou and Wings of Desire. I was able to use the $5 off one DVD/blu-ray coupon and the $5 off a purchase of $50 or more.

I'll head back next week, after I'm paid again, and pick up Monsoon Wedding and Play Time, on blu-ray, and then I'll probably grab a couple of DVDs, also.

saprano · 11-10-2009, 06:11 PM

With the B@N sale, bottle rocket comes out to $20 correct?

mlisette23 · 11-10-2009, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by saprano

With the B@N sale, bottle rocket comes out to $20 correct?

Yes.

QuasidodoJr · 11-10-2009, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saprano

With the B@N sale, bottle rocket comes out to $20 correct?

$19.99 plus tax.

saprano · 11-10-2009, 06:24 PM

Ok thanks.

banned user105 · 11-10-2009, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by saprano

With the B@N sale, bottle rocket comes out to $20 correct?

$13 if you have a membership.

Beta Man · 11-10-2009, 07:31 PM

Amazon has been known to have sales in conjunction to B&M retailers..... and they've also been known to have sales on multiple Criterion titles at once, so I would suspect (perhaps expect) that to be the case this time.... time will tell.

online365daysayear · 11-10-2009, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

Amazon has been known to have sales in conjunction to B&M retailers..... and they've also been known to have sales on multiple Criterion titles at once, so I would suspect (perhaps expect) that to be the case this time.... time will tell.

I will wait a little longer because it usually takes Amazon some time to price match the retailers. If they do not match I will take a drive.

banned user105 · 11-10-2009, 07:41 PM

I ran out earlier and also picked up Bottle Rocket and In the Realm of the Senses for $13 each

Gideon · 11-10-2009, 07:55 PM

I'm looking to blind buy one of these:

Last Year at Marienbad
Repulsion
Wings of Desire

Anybody have any suggestions or input?

neo_reloaded · 11-10-2009, 08:09 PM

Got Wings Of Desire on BD for $13 after 50% sale, 10% membership bonus, and $5 coupon. Also picked up Z, Solaris, and Last Days of Disco on standard DVD and was able to use the $5 off of $50 or more purchase coupon.

Seriously eyed Seven Samurai, but I figure Criterion HAS to release that on BD at some point (barring them losing the rights first, in which case I'll just get the DVD at that point).

fdm · 11-10-2009, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gideon

I'm looking to blind buy one of these:

Last Year at Marienbad
Repulsion
Wings of Desire

Anybody have any suggestions or input?

Yup: get 'em.

OBTW, watched Pierrot Le Fou a couple of days ago. Blind buy for me, really need to finish off the rest of my Godard kevyip...

11-10-2009, 06:09 PM	#3449
QuasidodoJr Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Cincinnati, OH 4K collection:614 Blu-ray collection:1649 DVD collection:152 Trading Score:267	Just picked up the blu-rays for Bottle Rocket, The Complete Monterey Pop Festival, Howard's End, Kagemusha, Pierrot le fou and Wings of Desire. I was able to use the $5 off one DVD/blu-ray coupon and the $5 off a purchase of $50 or more. I'll head back next week, after I'm paid again, and pick up Monsoon Wedding and Play Time, on blu-ray, and then I'll probably grab a couple of DVDs, also. Last edited by QuasidodoJr; 11-10-2009 at 06:22 PM.

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11-10-2009, 03:35 AM	#3442
kndy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Urban Haute Bourgeoisie Home Theater Gallery:136 Blu-ray collection:1903 Blu-ray reviews: 41 Trading Score:17	Hmm...no change on the Blu-ray prices yet on B&N online but hopefully you guys score at the in-store purchases. By any chance, does anyone remember how long the Criterion sale went? Was it a whole month or a whole week?

11-10-2009, 04:13 AM	#3444
Kartoon Banned Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray collection:37	Well the one I wanted the most is (Wings of Desire) odd that (none?) of the others are.

11-10-2009, 03:15 PM	#3446
banned user105 Banned Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Orlando Blu-ray collection:1672	Went to B&N earlier and can confirm that ALL IN-STOCK TITLES ARE 50% OFF. Picked up The Complete Monterey Pop for $26.50 and Howards End / The Third Man on Blu for $13 each. Heading back in a few hours for more

11-10-2009, 04:25 PM	#3448
Cheerupemokid Active Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Brooklyn, NYC Blu-ray collection:182	Just came back from my first trip way across the street. I honestly can't believe it, but the copy of Seventh Seal my girlfriend casually put behind a few season one Heroes DVD box sets was still there four days later. So that was my first purchase. Going back at lunch. I don't think I'm going to push and try to use the coupon on more than one item at a time, plus I'm close enough where making a few trips in a day isn't so bad. Go at lunch, again after work, then maybe to one on 17th street on the way to the movies tonight. That would be four blu-rays, not bad for a first day of shopping. The real dilemma now is I definitely saw a few Criterion DVDs that I've always wanted but never got. I know I'd rather have them on Blu-Ray when they eventually come out like that, but even the DVDs are tempting at $13.

11-10-2009, 06:11 PM	#3450
saprano Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Bronx, New York Blu-ray collection:495 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	With the B@N sale, bottle rocket comes out to $20 correct?

11-10-2009, 06:24 PM	#3453
saprano Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Bronx, New York Blu-ray collection:495 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	Ok thanks.

11-10-2009, 07:31 PM	#3455
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	Amazon has been known to have sales in conjunction to B&M retailers..... and they've also been known to have sales on multiple Criterion titles at once, so I would suspect (perhaps expect) that to be the case this time.... time will tell.

11-10-2009, 07:41 PM	#3457
banned user105 Banned Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Orlando Blu-ray collection:1672	I ran out earlier and also picked up Bottle Rocket and In the Realm of the Senses for $13 each

11-10-2009, 07:55 PM	#3458
Gideon Active Member Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray collection:68	I'm looking to blind buy one of these: Last Year at Marienbad Repulsion Wings of Desire Anybody have any suggestions or input?

11-10-2009, 08:09 PM	#3459
neo_reloaded Banned Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:72	Got Wings Of Desire on BD for $13 after 50% sale, 10% membership bonus, and $5 coupon. Also picked up Z, Solaris, and Last Days of Disco on standard DVD and was able to use the $5 off of $50 or more purchase coupon. Seriously eyed Seven Samurai, but I figure Criterion HAS to release that on BD at some point (barring them losing the rights first, in which case I'll just get the DVD at that point).

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