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headcrabCZ · 04-27-2011, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by gcnguy

After weaiting 4 months here is my Kill Bill Vol 2 from Amazon.crap.ca

[Show spoiler]

Bloody hell, i`m waiting for amazon.ca package since 4.3. and i`m sick of it already

and if i imagine waiting another 2 months for similar-damaged disks, i`m pissed even worse

. I don`t really get it, what take it so long

swpix7 · 04-27-2011, 05:51 PM

Wow! My order from Amazon.ca also had a damaged Kill Bill. They sent me another one that came in a few days and it's a floater. What to do?

moviefiend1977 · 04-27-2011, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by swpix7

Wow! My order from Amazon.ca also had a damaged Kill Bill. They sent me another one that came in a few days and it's a floater. What to do?

Floaters are easy to fix...

Hold your SteelBook flat and gently jiggle the disc around on the inside until you get it sitting on the hub (when you lightly shake it you'll be able to tell that it's no longer sliding around on the inside)

Then, put each thumb about 1/3 of the distance from the edge of your SteelBook to the center (basically, you're re-sitting the disc on the hub from the outside, so picture where your thumbs are in relation to the disc)

Compress the SteelBook until you hear the click (you should be able to tell when it goes back onto the hub)

You will have to put a fair amount of pressure on the front of the SteelBook, and it may even twist and buckle a little as if you're warping it, but you won't damage it
(use firm, but gradual pressure when squeezing it... remember, you're only pushing the disc back onto the hub, NOT making a SteelBook pancake

)

It might take you a few minutes, but a little patience goes a long way

Ashamed Pegasus · 04-27-2011, 09:21 PM

There's a much easier way to fix a floater. Just open the case and put the disc in its holder.

Gannet · 04-27-2011, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by swpix7

Wow! My order from Amazon.ca also had a damaged Kill Bill. They sent me another one that came in a few days and it's a floater. What to do?

It's most likely damaged again too. You just can't tell as easy with the shrinkwrap. I too have ordered the Kill Bills and gotten damaged ones twice. These things are like digibooks. If you don't purchase them early in the release cycle, the chances of receiving a damaged one is essentially guaranteed with shelf wear. And if that doesn't damage it, Amazon.ca's foldover shipping will.

victors · 04-27-2011, 11:52 PM

it's strange because even if you choose the cheapest method Amazon.ca wil ship using DHL.
Why I have a feeling this SteelBook promotion is to get rid of the damaged item?

gcnguy · 04-28-2011, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headcrabCZ

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Bloody hell, i`m waiting for amazon.ca package since 4.3. and i`m sick of it already

and if i imagine waiting another 2 months for similar-damaged disks, i`m pissed even worse

. I don`t really get it, what take it so long

because they send it by surface mail not air mail to save 1 cent.

gcnguy · 04-28-2011, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by victors

it's strange because even if you choose the cheapest method Amazon.ca wil ship using DHL.
Why I have a feeling this SteelBook promotion is to get rid of the damaged item?

Sounds likely. maybe they are recycling damged Kill Bills that have been returned.

moviefiend1977 · 04-28-2011, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Ashamed Pegasus

There's a much easier way to fix a floater. Just open the case and put the disc in its holder.

...hilarious

mikkeli · 04-28-2011, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by gcnguy

Sounds likely. maybe they are recycling damged Kill Bills that have been returned.

I ordered six SteelBooks from Amazon's one-day sale and all arrived in mint condition (including both Kill Bill's). So there's still hope to get perfect copies.

victors · 04-28-2011, 09:59 AM

they only send 1 time replacement

Now if I want I need to order it again with the normal price

gcnguy · 04-28-2011, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by victors

they only send 1 time replacement

Now if I want I need to order it again with the normal price

I wouldnt bother. Too many are faulty. Maybe ebay is best for this one...

Henke007 · 04-28-2011, 12:33 PM

Amazon are funny they put up a new order for Kill Bill 1&2 trying to charge my card for them @ 14.49 + Priority shipping for 28$

and didn't even email first. Thankfully i have no money on the account

I have emailed them asking why the replacement isn't for free

pyokkiz · 04-28-2011, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Henke007

Amazon are funny they put up a new order for Kill Bill 1&2 trying to charge my card for them @ 14.49 + Priority shipping for 28$

and didn't even email first. Thankfully i have no money on the account

I have emailed them asking why the replacement isn't for free

Amazon.ca has always charged my card for the replacements, but they have also issued a refund of the same amount. You sure they didn't refund you also?

victors · 04-28-2011, 01:12 PM

Yeap, look for your original order for the refund

swpix7 · 04-28-2011, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moviefiend1977

Floaters are easy to fix...

Hold your SteelBook flat and gently jiggle the disc around on the inside until you get it sitting on the hub (when you lightly shake it you'll be able to tell that it's no longer sliding around on the inside)

Then, put each thumb about 1/3 of the distance from the edge of your SteelBook to the center (basically, you're re-sitting the disc on the hub from the outside, so picture where your thumbs are in relation to the disc)

Compress the SteelBook until you hear the click (you should be able to tell when it goes back onto the hub)

You will have to put a fair amount of pressure on the front of the SteelBook, and it may even twist and buckle a little as if you're warping it, but you won't damage it
(use firm, but gradual pressure when squeezing it... remember, you're only pushing the disc back onto the hub, NOT making a SteelBook pancake

)

It might take you a few minutes, but a little patience goes a long way

Thanks! Tried your method and I can not get it back on the hub.
emailing Amazon.ca again....

victors · 04-28-2011, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swpix7

Thanks! Tried your method and I can not get it back on the hub.
emailing Amazon.ca again....

What for?????? Lose disc?
Send yours to me please, i just want a mint one

swpix7 · 04-28-2011, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by victors

What for?????? Lose disc?
Send yours to me please, i just want a mint one

you want it...PM me before they ship out another one

eyesonfire · 04-28-2011, 03:57 PM

What the hell do you people tell Amazon? "The disc is loose, need a new one."? That's just nuts. And if they comply and do send out another one they are nuts, too. No offense to anyone.

GreatGreg · 04-28-2011, 04:00 PM

Don't forget that Amazon is a bookstore/movie store, and not a collectibles store.

Of course they would re-ship returned items that are not deemed 'badly damaged'. For a dent or ding, they would guess that most people don't care. When was the last time you worried about a dent in your Amaray?

If you really want the best condition items, look towards first day sales, preferably in-store if possible. Otherwise buy from fellow collectors who know and understand the importance of condition. But then don't expect it to be dirt cheap either!

I like helping out a number of collectors here, but can't be bothered with the nitpicky ones. I'm not Amazon!

Although I wouldn't mind a night with one.

04-27-2011, 05:51 PM	#262
swpix7 Expert Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Philly Trading Score:11	Wow! My order from Amazon.ca also had a damaged Kill Bill. They sent me another one that came in a few days and it's a floater. What to do?

04-27-2011, 09:21 PM	#264
Ashamed Pegasus Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Baltimore, MD 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:472 Digital collection:305 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:192	There's a much easier way to fix a floater. Just open the case and put the disc in its holder.

04-27-2011, 11:52 PM	#266
victors Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Europe, Portugal Blu-ray SteelBook™: 514 3D_Blu-ray: 100 Home Theater Gallery:172 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:3268 DVD collection:14 Digital collection:30 Trading Score:80	it's strange because even if you choose the cheapest method Amazon.ca wil ship using DHL. Why I have a feeling this SteelBook promotion is to get rid of the damaged item?

04-28-2011, 09:59 AM	#271
victors Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Europe, Portugal Blu-ray SteelBook™: 514 3D_Blu-ray: 100 Home Theater Gallery:172 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:3268 DVD collection:14 Digital collection:30 Trading Score:80	they only send 1 time replacement Now if I want I need to order it again with the normal price

04-28-2011, 12:33 PM	#273
Henke007 Expert Member Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Sweden Trading Score:8	Amazon are funny they put up a new order for Kill Bill 1&2 trying to charge my card for them @ 14.49 + Priority shipping for 28$ and didn't even email first. Thankfully i have no money on the account I have emailed them asking why the replacement isn't for free

04-28-2011, 01:12 PM	#275
victors Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Europe, Portugal Blu-ray SteelBook™: 514 3D_Blu-ray: 100 Home Theater Gallery:172 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:3268 DVD collection:14 Digital collection:30 Trading Score:80	Yeap, look for your original order for the refund

04-28-2011, 03:57 PM	#279
eyesonfire Active Member Member since:Dec 2009 Blu-ray collection:47 Blu-ray reviews: 1	What the hell do you people tell Amazon? "The disc is loose, need a new one."? That's just nuts. And if they comply and do send out another one they are nuts, too. No offense to anyone.

04-28-2011, 04:00 PM	#280
GreatGreg Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Canada Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:21	Don't forget that Amazon is a bookstore/movie store, and not a collectibles store. Of course they would re-ship returned items that are not deemed 'badly damaged'. For a dent or ding, they would guess that most people don't care. When was the last time you worried about a dent in your Amaray? If you really want the best condition items, look towards first day sales, preferably in-store if possible. Otherwise buy from fellow collectors who know and understand the importance of condition. But then don't expect it to be dirt cheap either! I like helping out a number of collectors here, but can't be bothered with the nitpicky ones. I'm not Amazon! Although I wouldn't mind a night with one.

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