Jaws - Page 4 - Blu-ray Forum

dean1700 · 08-29-2012, 01:43 PM

How else do you think he got mortgage free?

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Originally Posted by MacEachaidh

Yeah, it was a bit obscure.

I was trying to say you might be making someone else happy by selling them copies, but you must be hoping to make a bit of moola for yourself as well. (Not that there's anything wrong with that!

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Originally Posted by 80sfanboy

Too right you are. I certainly wouldn't like to lose money

TheDevilsGuard · 08-29-2012, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by browny

it says at the bottom of my activation flyer "download by 22/08/14"

i would assume they should be all the same expiry.

yeah looks like it, but thats pretty shit if you ask me, you should be able to download it whenever you want

jasperw · 08-30-2012, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by atexp80

Heads up that Jaws is scanning at $23.50 with the 20% off at Target. Best price around for now...

Where did u see this? Went there today and didn't seem to be having a 20%off sale.

NickMate · 08-30-2012, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jasperw

Where did u see this? Went there today and didn't seem to be having a 20%off sale.

Sale ended...about a week ago

go to Sanity, $24

dean1700 · 08-31-2012, 01:37 AM

But with Sanity they have all their's open as they take the discs out before putting it on the shelves.

I saw their price, which is good, but saw that they were all opened and thought "Nah" then went to Big W and got one that's sealed so I have the pleasure in opening it.

Cevolution · 08-31-2012, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by dean1700

But with Sanity they have all their's open as they take the discs out before putting it on the shelves.

I saw their price, which is good, but saw that they were all opened and thought "Nah" then went to Big W and got one that's sealed so I have the pleasure in opening it.

I purchased my copy still factory sealed from Sanity, though that was on the day of release. Did you ask if they still had any stock left that were sealed?

Ordinarily I won't buy anything from a Sanity store either for the same reason. If all the old Virgin music sections in Myer stores years ago didn't do this then I would have shopped there, I'm sure they lost plenty of other sales from people who felt the same. If a retailer removes the plastic seal, puts the empty case on the shelves and stores the discs behind the counter, then I view that as the retailer opting for the cheap and easy way out in regards to security, and I won't spend my money there if they can't spend the money on implementing a proper security system where the discs aren't handled by staff.

dean1700 · 08-31-2012, 03:21 AM

At the time I wasn't intending on buying it because of the digibook format, which I'm not a particular fan of, but relented because it is a "must have" movie.

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Originally Posted by Cevolution

I purchased my copy still factory sealed from Sanity, though that was on the day of release. Did you ask if they still had any stock left that were sealed?

MacEachaidh · 08-31-2012, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by dean1700

At the time I wasn't intending on buying it because of the digibook format, which I'm not a particular fan of, but relented because it is a "must have" movie.

That ring through our collective noses sure does smart sometimes, doesn't it?

!!

dean1700 · 09-19-2012, 03:04 AM

Well, I finally got home last night and had to watch Jaws when I was tucked up in bed and the picture is absolutely pristine.

I love how they are restoring films now to their original glory, so long as they don't go too far with restorations (are you listening George Lucas???).

dean1700 · 10-10-2012, 02:10 AM

You all may be interested in knowing this but I just found the digibook version of Jaws at Woolworths for only $15.92.

If you have held off getting this movie until now, waiting for the standard release to become available, now is a good time to get it especially at this price. I just may get this then using the original docket return it back to where I got it from the first time.

xpl0sive · 10-10-2012, 08:02 AM

Hi guys,

First post. I picked up the Digibook copy of Jaws from JB and found that the j-card was sticky-taped onto the front of the Digibook. When I removed the J-card, it the sticky-tape had damaged a bit of the Digibook. I returned it to JB for a second copy, and this one had the same problem. I opened 3 different copies in the store and they all had the same problem to some degree. Has anyone had any luck getting one without getting any damage on the front from the tape? Really pissed off with this.

NickMate · 10-10-2012, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by xpl0sive

Hi guys,

First post. I picked up the Digibook copy of Jaws from JB and found that the j-card was sticky-taped onto the front of the Digibook. When I removed the J-card, it the sticky-tape had damaged a bit of the Digibook. I returned it to JB for a second copy, and this one had the same problem. I opened 3 different copies in the store and they all had the same problem to some degree. Has anyone had any luck getting one without getting any damage on the front from the tape? Really pissed off with this.

Try applying some dissolve it before you take it off and it should detach by itself.

xpl0sive · 10-10-2012, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by NickMate

Try applying some dissolve it before you take it off and it should detach by itself.

Hey Mate,

What should I be applying to it? I did try to peel it away carefully but it still seems to take off some of the clear finish from the cover.

MacEachaidh · 10-10-2012, 12:07 PM

Mine didn't have that problem, but I bought it in the first week of release. I'm wondering if the adhesive has got a bit tacky since it was released.

Things like eucalptus oil is good for getting sticky residue off, but I'd be cautious here because it might be absorbed by the cover and leave an oily stain instead.

I've heard slowly peeling things like this while pointing a hair dryer at the spot where the tape and cover meet can help get it off without damaging the surface, because it partially melts and loosens the adhesive. But not all adhesive is the same.

xpl0sive · 10-10-2012, 09:13 PM

It's not actually glue residue that's left behind, but what happens is the sticky tape actually removes a bit of the matte finish from the cover. If you look closely at it, it kinda looks like there is still tape there but it's infact the clear coating removed from the cover. One of the copies I opened looked quite bad and had actually bubbled up where the tape was stuck. Going to try my luck with another copy from a different store over the weekend. If that has the same problem then I give up.

The chick at the counter told me a few people had returned their copies for the same reason, so I know I'm not the only one. Surprised no one here has had the same problem. This is my first digibook, so not a pleasant experience. I've also just started collecting steelbooks too and each one I've received has had some sort of defect, either a small dent, a scratch or paint chip. Not having the best luck...starting to think maybe I should just stick to regular amaray releases, less frustrating and cases are easily replaceable lol.

Cevolution · 12-20-2012, 05:27 AM

For those who are interested, Jaws is now available locally in a standard Amaray case

Saints 2010 · 12-20-2012, 06:01 AM

^ Very nice. Is that Big W and how much was it?

Cevolution · 12-20-2012, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Saints 2010

^ Very nice. Is that Big W and how much was it?

Yeah I saw it at Big W, it was $19 something, though I'm sure you would be able to find it for $15-$16 at some other retailers.

dean1700 · 12-20-2012, 07:26 AM

Looks like it. Speaking of Big W, they now have E.T. available for $15.82.

Blu-21 · 01-06-2013, 03:40 AM

Just watched the Blu-Ray again last night just because I felt like watching this classic once more this time with the orignal mono mix. Does anyone think that in terms of PQ that the third act of the 3 guys on the boat hunting down the shark, shines the best? I mean the bold deep colours and textures of the boat interior, the yellow vivid barrels, the fine detail of the water, the several medium shots and close-ups etc. The third act is demo material stuff that looks consistency more pleasing then everything previous in the film (which still looked great, but not quite as stunning.)

Does anyone see what I mean?

08-31-2012, 01:37 AM	#65
dean1700 Active Member Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Sydney, NSW, Australia. Blu-ray collection:140 DVD collection:3	But with Sanity they have all their's open as they take the discs out before putting it on the shelves. I saw their price, which is good, but saw that they were all opened and thought "Nah" then went to Big W and got one that's sealed so I have the pleasure in opening it.

09-19-2012, 03:04 AM	#69
dean1700 Active Member Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Sydney, NSW, Australia. Blu-ray collection:140 DVD collection:3	Well, I finally got home last night and had to watch Jaws when I was tucked up in bed and the picture is absolutely pristine. I love how they are restoring films now to their original glory, so long as they don't go too far with restorations (are you listening George Lucas???).

10-10-2012, 02:10 AM	#70
dean1700 Active Member Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Sydney, NSW, Australia. Blu-ray collection:140 DVD collection:3	You all may be interested in knowing this but I just found the digibook version of Jaws at Woolworths for only $15.92. If you have held off getting this movie until now, waiting for the standard release to become available, now is a good time to get it especially at this price. I just may get this then using the original docket return it back to where I got it from the first time.

10-10-2012, 08:02 AM	#71
xpl0sive Member Member since:Oct 2012 Location:Australia	Hi guys, First post. I picked up the Digibook copy of Jaws from JB and found that the j-card was sticky-taped onto the front of the Digibook. When I removed the J-card, it the sticky-tape had damaged a bit of the Digibook. I returned it to JB for a second copy, and this one had the same problem. I opened 3 different copies in the store and they all had the same problem to some degree. Has anyone had any luck getting one without getting any damage on the front from the tape? Really pissed off with this.

10-10-2012, 12:07 PM	#74
MacEachaidh Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Edge of the Accretion Disc Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:4	Mine didn't have that problem, but I bought it in the first week of release. I'm wondering if the adhesive has got a bit tacky since it was released. Things like eucalptus oil is good for getting sticky residue off, but I'd be cautious here because it might be absorbed by the cover and leave an oily stain instead. I've heard slowly peeling things like this while pointing a hair dryer at the spot where the tape and cover meet can help get it off without damaging the surface, because it partially melts and loosens the adhesive. But not all adhesive is the same.

10-10-2012, 09:13 PM	#75
xpl0sive Member Member since:Oct 2012 Location:Australia	It's not actually glue residue that's left behind, but what happens is the sticky tape actually removes a bit of the matte finish from the cover. If you look closely at it, it kinda looks like there is still tape there but it's infact the clear coating removed from the cover. One of the copies I opened looked quite bad and had actually bubbled up where the tape was stuck. Going to try my luck with another copy from a different store over the weekend. If that has the same problem then I give up. The chick at the counter told me a few people had returned their copies for the same reason, so I know I'm not the only one. Surprised no one here has had the same problem. This is my first digibook, so not a pleasant experience. I've also just started collecting steelbooks too and each one I've received has had some sort of defect, either a small dent, a scratch or paint chip. Not having the best luck...starting to think maybe I should just stick to regular amaray releases, less frustrating and cases are easily replaceable lol.

12-20-2012, 05:27 AM	#76
Cevolution Banned Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Sydney, Australia Home Theater Gallery:23 4K collection:668 Blu-ray collection:3104 Trading Score:8	For those who are interested, Jaws is now available locally in a standard Amaray case

12-20-2012, 06:01 AM	#77
Saints 2010 Special Member Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Melbourne, Aus Blu-ray collection:1544 DVD collection:11 Digital collection:192	^ Very nice. Is that Big W and how much was it?

12-20-2012, 07:26 AM	#79
dean1700 Active Member Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Sydney, NSW, Australia. Blu-ray collection:140 DVD collection:3	Looks like it. Speaking of Big W, they now have E.T. available for $15.82.

01-06-2013, 03:40 AM	#80
Blu-21 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Australia Blu-ray collection:67 Blu-ray reviews:1	Just watched the Blu-Ray again last night just because I felt like watching this classic once more this time with the orignal mono mix. Does anyone think that in terms of PQ that the third act of the 3 guys on the boat hunting down the shark, shines the best? I mean the bold deep colours and textures of the boat interior, the yellow vivid barrels, the fine detail of the water, the several medium shots and close-ups etc. The third act is demo material stuff that looks consistency more pleasing then everything previous in the film (which still looked great, but not quite as stunning.) Does anyone see what I mean?

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