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Amel · 10-03-2007, 07:10 PM

got the same email

I never browse HDDVD movies tho...

jedivball · 10-03-2007, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GasCat

Amazon sent the email to me. Amazon is now a spamming company. How much did they sell their credibility for?

"We hope you found this message to be useful. However, if you'd rather not receive future e-mails of this sort from Amazon.com, please visit the opt-out link here: <YEAH RIGHT>"

If you have an Amazon account you will need to log in and go their "Communications Page". You will then have to uncheck all the new spamming lists they have attached to accounts. Go to the far right of the page and you will see another way to opt out of ALL communication except for your orders. That's the better bet as they will just add more spam lists as needed.

Thanks for the info.

DAMNSAM77 · 10-03-2007, 07:46 PM

Someone with a lot of time on their hand, need to write up an official letter to Amazon warning them to stop spamming bluray movie buyers with HDDVD emails and flyers. I think it's dooable...There ae over 12,000 members here with atleast half og us buying from Amazon on a regular basis or atleast once in a while. Maybe we can all somehow sign it and put out First Initial Last Name and have it mailed to their corp sales office possibly to someone higher up in the ranks than just a customer service rep.

Does that sound like a lot?

CrippyBlunt · 10-03-2007, 08:46 PM

Don't worry! Amazon is sending those emails to try to get people to buy HD-DVD because no one is buying it...

The next email you'll receive will say:

Dear customer,
We are sorry to infrom you that we will no longer carry movies in HD-DVD format. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Regards,

Amazon

ReduxInflux · 10-03-2007, 08:54 PM

so i've ONLY bought Blu-rays from amazon.com and here's what i get in my email box today:

subject line: From Amazon.com: Live the High-Def Life with HD DVD Players and Discs

actual e-mail:

Dear Amazon.com Customer,
As someone who has shopped for high-definition electronics, you might be interested in learning more about HD DVD, a new way to watch movies with spectacular picture and sound. Expanded special features on HD DVDs such as "300" include games, the ability to assemble a montage of your favorite scenes, and picture-in-picture technology that allows you to view bonus features while you watch the film.

Learn more about HD DVD at Amazon.com

Shop now

w_tanoto · 10-03-2007, 09:03 PM

no thank you amazon.

ReduxInflux · 10-03-2007, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluray_ne1

I pre-order F4:ROTSS on Blu-Ray from Amazon, all the items in my wish list are Blu-Ray, all I search for on Amazon is Blu-Ray related items, and this is what I get for my trouble?? The following appeared in my email inbox an hour or so ago....

i JUST got the same e-mail. i posted it in the off topic forum as hd dvd posts aren't allowed anywhere in the general forums....

P.S. this is where the BDA SUCKS: advertising.

Blu-Style · 10-03-2007, 10:13 PM

What the heck is wrong with Amazon. dammit!

never received any HD material from them, but this advertisement is just wrong if you only buy Blu-ray´s...

zombie · 10-03-2007, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrippyBlunt

Don't worry! Amazon is sending those emails to try to get people to buy HD-DVD because no one is buying it...

The next email you'll receive will say:

Dear customer,
We are sorry to inform you that we will no longer carry movies in HD-DVD format. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Regards,

Amazon

LMAO! That is exactly what they'll write too!

Me thinks the BDA needs to step up their promotion with Amazon pronto, cause let's face it folks, Amazon is king of the online retailers.

UPS just dropped off 5 new release BDs from Amazon today. Since they were all in separate orders they came in 5 boxes. Inside each box was this gem of a flyer:

GasCat · 10-04-2007, 02:42 AM

Yup, that's the flyer. Thanks for scanning that.

Amazon used to be the king of online retailers. If they are doing all this then things are obviously not as good as they once were. I have found other online retailers who are cheaper than Amazon. They are turning into their sleezy competition. The nice thing is bookmarks on a web browser are so easy to erase.

evo_dadi · 10-04-2007, 05:39 AM

hmm i havent received any of the message you guys are talking about except that flyer that came with the movies i ordered.also everytime i click on amazon all i see is either blu-ray or ps3 that ive either bought or looked at

GasCat · 10-04-2007, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evo_dadi

hmm i havent received any of the message you guys are talking about except that flyer that came with the movies i ordered.also everytime i click on amazon all i see is either blu-ray or ps3 that ive either bought or looked at

Oh you will unless your have opted out of their spam. It just goes to show how many spamming emails they are sending out if it takes over 2 days. (Mine came the second day.)

Amazon is an HD-DVD backed site now.

Check out the deals forum there are a number of other places that sell at prices comparable to Amazon.

Bond007 · 10-04-2007, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyg

LMAO! That is exactly what they'll write too!

Me thinks the BDA needs to step up their promotion with Amazon pronto, cause let's face it folks, Amazon is king of the online retailers.

UPS just dropped off 5 new release BDs from Amazon today. Since they were all in separate orders they came in 5 boxes. Inside each box was this gem of a flyer:

Wow, someone over on the other side is throwing some big $$$ around to Amazon.

HDAllTheWay · 10-04-2007, 08:09 PM

I'm happy to see that Amazon has finally stepped up into realzing where the proftits really are. This is the first step in a major HD-DVD marketing blitz you will see as the Holidays approach. I just hope that not too many of you have invested too much $$$ in BD.

However, until then the fanbois can continue posting reviews on Amazon giving HD-DVD titles a single star rating when they don't even own the format.

GasCat · 10-04-2007, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bond007

Wow, someone over on the other side is throwing some big $$$ around to Amazon.

I think it's M$ because the XBOX is prominently featured. It's legal unlike Paramount, that was market manipulation involving competing companies...which is a no-no.

HDAllTheWay · 10-04-2007, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GasCat

I think it's M$ because the XBOX is prominently featured. It's legal unlike Paramount, that was market manipulation involving competing companies...which is a no-no.

I work at Microsoft and there is a gigantic Look and Sound of Perfect banner on the front of the building across the street.

GasCat · 10-04-2007, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDAllTheWay

I work at Microsoft and there is a gigantic Look and Sound of Perfect banner on the front of the building across the street.

Wow, an actual paid troll.

Allow me to shake my head.

Joe Cain · 10-04-2007, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDAllTheWay

IThis is the first step in a major HD-DVD marketing blitz you will see as the Holidays approach. I just hope that not too many of you have invested too much $$$ in BD.

Yeah, sending out brochures to confirmed customers of the opposing format---that's good advertising, all right.

GasCat · 10-04-2007, 08:32 PM

According to Productwars it isn't working too well... In fact it's all Blu. All that money...POOF...someone is going to lose their job over this.

http://www.eproductwars.com/dvd/

When are the fake sales coming in? Isn't that the next step?

jw · 10-12-2007, 10:23 PM

I am sure that they were paid to supplement these ads in with mailings but this is bs. I buy a blu purchase and they want me to go red... kinda disgusting

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10-03-2007, 08:54 PM	#45
ReduxInflux Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:orange county, ca Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:3	Amazon Pimping HD DVD (an e-mail I received) so i've ONLY bought Blu-rays from amazon.com and here's what i get in my email box today: subject line: From Amazon.com: Live the High-Def Life with HD DVD Players and Discs actual e-mail: Dear Amazon.com Customer, As someone who has shopped for high-definition electronics, you might be interested in learning more about HD DVD, a new way to watch movies with spectacular picture and sound. Expanded special features on HD DVDs such as "300" include games, the ability to assemble a montage of your favorite scenes, and picture-in-picture technology that allows you to view bonus features while you watch the film. Learn more about HD DVD at Amazon.com Shop now

10-12-2007, 10:23 PM	#60
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	Look what Amazon suprised me with today!! I am sure that they were paid to supplement these ads in with mailings but this is bs. I buy a blu purchase and they want me to go red... kinda disgusting Front: Back: Last edited by Wondermaker; 10-13-2007 at 07:27 PM. Reason: Cropped and rotated images

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10-03-2007, 07:10 PM	#41
Amel Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Clearwater FL Blu-ray collection:91 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	got the same email I never browse HDDVD movies tho...

10-03-2007, 07:46 PM	#43
DAMNSAM77 Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Beautiful Colorado Home Theater Gallery:37 Blu-ray collection:1507 Trading Score:3	Someone with a lot of time on their hand, need to write up an official letter to Amazon warning them to stop spamming bluray movie buyers with HDDVD emails and flyers. I think it's dooable...There ae over 12,000 members here with atleast half og us buying from Amazon on a regular basis or atleast once in a while. Maybe we can all somehow sign it and put out First Initial Last Name and have it mailed to their corp sales office possibly to someone higher up in the ranks than just a customer service rep. Does that sound like a lot?

10-03-2007, 08:46 PM	#44
CrippyBlunt Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Salt Lake City, UT	Don't worry! Amazon is sending those emails to try to get people to buy HD-DVD because no one is buying it... The next email you'll receive will say: Dear customer, We are sorry to infrom you that we will no longer carry movies in HD-DVD format. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Regards, Amazon

10-03-2007, 09:03 PM	#46
w_tanoto Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Hatfield, UK / Jakarta, Indonesia Blu-ray collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:47	no thank you amazon.

10-03-2007, 10:13 PM	#48
Blu-Style Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Германия	What the heck is wrong with Amazon. dammit! never received any HD material from them, but this advertisement is just wrong if you only buy Blu-ray´s...

10-04-2007, 02:42 AM	#50
GasCat Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	Yup, that's the flyer. Thanks for scanning that. Amazon used to be the king of online retailers. If they are doing all this then things are obviously not as good as they once were. I have found other online retailers who are cheaper than Amazon. They are turning into their sleezy competition. The nice thing is bookmarks on a web browser are so easy to erase.

10-04-2007, 05:39 AM	#51
evo_dadi Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:watsonville,cali Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:142 Trading Score:50	hmm i havent received any of the message you guys are talking about except that flyer that came with the movies i ordered.also everytime i click on amazon all i see is either blu-ray or ps3 that ive either bought or looked at

10-04-2007, 08:09 PM	#54
HDAllTheWay Junior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Seattle, WA	I'm happy to see that Amazon has finally stepped up into realzing where the proftits really are. This is the first step in a major HD-DVD marketing blitz you will see as the Holidays approach. I just hope that not too many of you have invested too much $$$ in BD. However, until then the fanbois can continue posting reviews on Amazon giving HD-DVD titles a single star rating when they don't even own the format.

10-04-2007, 08:32 PM	#59
GasCat Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	According to Productwars it isn't working too well... In fact it's all Blu. All that money...POOF...someone is going to lose their job over this. http://www.eproductwars.com/dvd/ When are the fake sales coming in? Isn't that the next step?

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