Alfred Hitchcock : The Masterpiece Collection - 12 of November - Page 61 - Blu-ray Forum

Arkadin · 11-24-2012, 04:03 PM

well finally got my super Hitchcock box set from amazon.uk and unfortunately my worries about arriving safely were not unfounded.
massive crack in the plastic case on the front all the way to the bottom.

not the end of the world, but really disappointing because with better packaging I really think it would have been avoided.
overall the set is very nicely done, although like everyone in the world I don't like not having disc hubs for the individual bds.
the replica movie poster postcards and other paper ephemera are very cool, but a larger booklet about Hitch and the actual films would have been nice, especially given the larger size they had to work with.
ready to finally get to check out these transfers that have engendered such passionate discussion.

*PREACHER* · 11-24-2012, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Arkadin

well finally got my super Hitchcock box set from amazon.uk and unfortunately my worries about arriving safely were not unfounded.
massive crack in the plastic case on the front all the way to the bottom.

not the end of the world, but really disappointing because with better packaging I really think it would have been avoided.
overall the set is very nicely done, although like everyone in the world I don't like not having disc hubs for the individual bds.
the replica movie poster postcards and other paper ephemera are very cool, but a larger booklet about Hitch and the actual films would have been nice, especially given the larger size they had to work with.
ready to finally get to check out these transfers that have engendered such passionate discussion.

Crazy mine arrived today...the same thing, a crack from the top diagonally to the bottom...may contact them and email them pics showing them and wait to open...haven't decided as of yet!

Arkadin · 11-24-2012, 07:26 PM

weird.
I would email them asap, as at the moment there are only 7 left to order.
I mean those could be the very last copies. who knows.
I went ahead and opened mine because honestly I don't think I'll be mailing this back.
one one hand it's just the packaging, but on the other it cost a good deal so it should be undamaged.
At least I know now that there are other people out there with the same issue, which makes me feel less cursed.

tama · 11-24-2012, 07:28 PM

Received my Limited Edition U.K. glass set yesterday in perfect condition so I was fortunate. A very nice set. Will start clawing away at these films during December

Blu MacReady · 11-24-2012, 08:56 PM

Got my lightning deal set today, it is soooo nice. I knew I would prefer this over the LE glass block set. The whole thing looks so classic, the silhouette, the original poster artwork, the colours...so chuffed. Glad I hung around for a £40 price drop too

NoirFan · 11-24-2012, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Arkadin

weird.
I would email them asap, as at the moment there are only 7 left to order.
I mean those could be the very last copies. who knows.

It does say 'more on the way'.

*PREACHER* · 11-25-2012, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by NoirFan

It does say 'more on the way'.

Yeah, and I think I've made up my mind and decided to return it...I know it's just a scratch...but it'll keep bugging me that it's there...so hopefully there're no issues that come up with the exchange! *Crossed fingers!*

Arkadin · 11-25-2012, 12:20 AM

I guess for the moment there are more coming, but it is certainly a limited set.
I emailed amazon.uk and they are going to send me a replacement so I guess I will be sending back my "cracked" set. it's a pain for sure, but I guess I'll try one time to get an undamaged copy. hopefully they'll send out the replacement using expedited shipping so it will arrive sooner. fingers crossed.

nametag · 11-25-2012, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by *PREACHER*

Yeah, and I think I've made up my mind and decided to return it...I know it's just a scratch...but it'll keep bugging me that it's there...so hopefully there're no issues that come up with the exchange! *Crossed fingers!*

Pretty sure if it's damaged they will send out a replacement first anyway won't they? So you could wait to make sure they have one to send to you before sending it back.

*PREACHER* · 11-25-2012, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by nametag

Pretty sure if it's damaged they will send out a replacement first anyway won't they? So you could wait to make sure they have one to send to you before sending it back.

Yep they do, so I'll be sending it back once mine is on it's way!

Mr. Al · 11-25-2012, 05:26 AM

I want this so bad! The $200+ prices tag is holding me back. Might have to wait till Christmas.

grah2702 · 11-25-2012, 09:53 AM

Up again on Amazon Black Friday deals today at 4.29pm.

Mister Snoops · 11-25-2012, 05:18 PM

Just got it for 62.49. Not bad.

Villiam Hayes · 11-25-2012, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mister snoops

just got it for 62.49. Not bad.

£61.75?

NinjaPenguin777 · 11-25-2012, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Al

I want this so bad! The $200+ prices tag is holding me back. Might have to wait till Christmas.

Get the UK version. Much cheaper and region free. Plus amazon UK has had it as a lightning deal 3 times already

nekromantik · 11-25-2012, 08:45 PM

Just watched Vertigo and it looked brill!
Great movie too.

ricster · 11-25-2012, 08:50 PM

Just watched Topaz for the first time (surprisingly never watched it on the velvet set)

Whilst a good film, it felt a tad stretched out at 2hr 20 odd. PQ was better than Marnie.

Villiam Hayes · 11-25-2012, 08:53 PM

Is it fair to say the P/Q on this set is a bit hit 'n' miss?

nekromantik · 11-25-2012, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Villiam Hayes

Is it fair to say the P/Q on this set is a bit hit 'n' miss?

Yes. According to reviews, about 4-5 titles have quite bad PQ.

ricster · 11-25-2012, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by nekromantik

Yes. According to reviews, about 4-5 titles have quite bad PQ.

Which 4-5 titles are reported bad?

I'm onto the last two now and have been impressed with the set overall. Marnie was the worst I'd seen.

11-24-2012, 04:03 PM	#1201
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	well finally got my super Hitchcock box set from amazon.uk and unfortunately my worries about arriving safely were not unfounded. massive crack in the plastic case on the front all the way to the bottom. not the end of the world, but really disappointing because with better packaging I really think it would have been avoided. overall the set is very nicely done, although like everyone in the world I don't like not having disc hubs for the individual bds. the replica movie poster postcards and other paper ephemera are very cool, but a larger booklet about Hitch and the actual films would have been nice, especially given the larger size they had to work with. ready to finally get to check out these transfers that have engendered such passionate discussion. Last edited by Arkadin; 11-24-2012 at 04:06 PM.

11-24-2012, 07:26 PM	#1203
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	weird. I would email them asap, as at the moment there are only 7 left to order. I mean those could be the very last copies. who knows. I went ahead and opened mine because honestly I don't think I'll be mailing this back. one one hand it's just the packaging, but on the other it cost a good deal so it should be undamaged. At least I know now that there are other people out there with the same issue, which makes me feel less cursed.

11-24-2012, 07:28 PM	#1204
tama Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:San Jose, CA 4K collection:691 Blu-ray collection:1235	Received my Limited Edition U.K. glass set yesterday in perfect condition so I was fortunate. A very nice set. Will start clawing away at these films during December

11-24-2012, 08:56 PM	#1205
Blu MacReady Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2011 4K collection:105 Blu-ray collection:2037 DVD collection:735 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Got my lightning deal set today, it is soooo nice. I knew I would prefer this over the LE glass block set. The whole thing looks so classic, the silhouette, the original poster artwork, the colours...so chuffed. Glad I hung around for a £40 price drop too

11-25-2012, 12:20 AM	#1208
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	I guess for the moment there are more coming, but it is certainly a limited set. I emailed amazon.uk and they are going to send me a replacement so I guess I will be sending back my "cracked" set. it's a pain for sure, but I guess I'll try one time to get an undamaged copy. hopefully they'll send out the replacement using expedited shipping so it will arrive sooner. fingers crossed.

11-25-2012, 05:26 AM	#1211
Mr. Al Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Alberta, Canada Blu-ray collection:1676	I want this so bad! The $200+ prices tag is holding me back. Might have to wait till Christmas.

11-25-2012, 09:53 AM	#1212
grah2702 Member Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Lincolnshire,England Blu-ray collection:232	Up again on Amazon Black Friday deals today at 4.29pm.

11-25-2012, 05:18 PM	#1213
Mister Snoops Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Wales, UK 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:666 Blu-ray reviews: 47 Trading Score:1	Just got it for 62.49. Not bad.

11-25-2012, 08:45 PM	#1216
nekromantik Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Bristol, UK Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:549	Just watched Vertigo and it looked brill! Great movie too.

11-25-2012, 08:50 PM	#1217
ricster Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Great Britain Home Theater Gallery:1572 4K collection:2179 Blu-ray collection:11526 DVD collection:571 iTunes collection:22 Trading Score:14	Just watched Topaz for the first time (surprisingly never watched it on the velvet set) Whilst a good film, it felt a tad stretched out at 2hr 20 odd. PQ was better than Marnie.

11-25-2012, 08:53 PM	#1218
Villiam Hayes Banned Top contributor Member since:Dec 2011 Location:Norn Iron Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:437 DVD collection:5 Trading Score:20	Is it fair to say the P/Q on this set is a bit hit 'n' miss?

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