The Lady from Shanghai (Orson Welles) - Exchange Program in Place!

[JackTwist]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Using the promo code "TCMGIFT14", I was able to get free 3-7 day shipping, thus giving me a pre-order total of $24.99.

Thank you! Whether I'm charged now or not, way too good of a deal to pass up!

I'm a bit surprised this did not receive a Criterion release. I never expected it to see an official Sony release like Lawrence of Arabia or [From Here to Eternity[/I] due to it being less mainstream than those releases, but since Criterion obtained On the Waterfront last year, I figured that would be the route. I'm actually excited about the prospect of TCM releasing exclusive blu-rays. I just hope the price matches the quality!

[klauswhereareyou]

The Understanding I have with Ishtar is that it was pressed back when Sony was still gung ho about releasing catalog titles, but for whatever reason after it was pressed they sat on it for a while (legal reasons???), then last year they decided to release what had been sitting around for a few years in storage.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by JackTwist

I just hope the price matches the quality!

It's from a 4K restoration from the original negative. It's going to look great

[baheidstu]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Don't get me wrong, I'd prefer a wide release, and this film deserves one. But given the choice between TT, and TCM, I'd choose the latter everytime.

It's okay for you, but they charge way too much for international shipping, even to Canada. I'll have to keep my eye out on the trade forums or E-Bay for this one I guess.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by baheidstu

It's okay for you, but they charge way too much for international shipping, even to Canada. I'll have to keep my eye out on the trade forums or E-Bay for this one I guess.

Yeah their rates are rather high. I noticed another TCM exclusive, The Iron Petticoat is now being sold by third party sellers on Amazon, and they ship internationally too, so it's possible the same might be seen for this release as well.

edit: does the code (TCMGIFT14) mentioned earlier give any sort of discounts for Canadian shipping?

[Akijama]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I have no idea how this Blu-ray/DVD combo will be packaged, and I was not aware of the special features when I placed my order. All that I needed to see before parting ways with my money was "The Lady from Shanghai", "Blu-ray", and "4K restoration." .

More importantly - "Grover Crisp". He's the Michael Jordan of film restoration

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by Akijama

More importantly - "Grover Crisp". He's the Michael Jordan of film restoration

He does Hanes commercials too?!

[Akijama]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

He does Hanes commercials too?!

Only "McDonald’s" so far But, give him some time; he is a rising star

[OAXACA]

Originally Posted by spanky87

Whoa. Only one option for Canada shipping and it's $21.95

Order Total: $46.95

You think you've got it bad... I'm in the UK and the only option is $29.99 shipping!! Brings the grand total to £33... about £8 MORE EXPENSIVE than the average twilight time order arrrrrrghhhhhh!

May have to get it shipped to a friend in the states and then get them to post it to me!

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by Akijama

Only "McDonald’s" so far But, give him some time; he is a rising star

[widegambler2012]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

It's from a 4K restoration from the original negative. It's going to look great

Pre-Ordered

[Dex Robinson]

Originally Posted by spanky87

Whoa. Only one option for Canada shipping and it's $21.95

Order Total: $46.95

I posted earlier in this thread that:

"I buy EVERYTHING with Rita Hayworth..."

Guess what? I just changed my mind.

[joie]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Using the promo code "TCMGIFT14", I was able to get free 3-7 day shipping, thus giving me a pre-order total of $24.99.

thanks! I got free shipping, too.

[buck135]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Using the promo code "TCMGIFT14", I was able to get free 3-7 day shipping, thus giving me a pre-order total of $24.99.

Awesome. Thank you! Preordered.

[Cinemach]

Don't forget ebates is issuing 4% cashback for TCM Shop as well.

[ltlane777]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Using the promo code "TCMGIFT14", I was able to get free 3-7 day shipping, thus giving me a pre-order total of $24.99.

Thanks for that code and I thought it was for $59+, but I'm glad you gave it to us. I just pre-ordered mine for $27.10 with code and FREE 3-7 days shipping. This will be my 12th Vault purchase from them and I hope they keep these coming.

As to same price as TT, TCM offers more bonus features and few better quality films for their prices.

[spanky87]

Originally Posted by Dex Robinson

I posted earlier in this thread that:

"I buy EVERYTHING with Rita Hayworth..."

Guess what? I just changed my mind.

I have to say it is a pretty outrageous price but I paid it anyways. This film is worth $50 to me. TCM really needs to have more reasonable shipping prices for outside USA though.

I emailed TIFF Bell Lightbox if their screening next month will be the new 4K restoration, and all they said was that it'll be a "digital presentation".

[smoss469]

Pre-ordered... and massive props for the coupon code, almost like getting 15% off (or whatever final shipping was going to be, maybe even 20% off)

[Dragun]

Pre-ordered. I've never seen it before. I can't wait for it to arrive!

[Dex Robinson]

Originally Posted by spanky87

I have to say it is a pretty outrageous price but I paid it anyways. This film is worth $50 to me. TCM really needs to have more reasonable shipping prices for outside USA though.

I emailed TIFF Bell Lightbox if their screening next month will be the new 4K restoration, and all they said was that it'll be a "digital presentation".

I'm going to be like one of those poor saps who hopes that SOMEDAY the period of exclusivity ends and we can buy this through normal channels. Yeah...not gettin' my hopes up.

Thing is, I've never really argued with the price of disc...I've got a dozen Twilight Time discs and couple of those were $35.95 each. But that shipping infuriates me.


Here's a shipping truth. I regularly ordered from a certain American vendor who's shipping was a bit pricey but not outrageous. In the late summer of 2012, due to an unusual circumstance, this vendor sent me two Blu-ray Discs from outside of their normal shipping channel. These discs were sent in a 9x11" padded envelope from California to Winnipeg. I have that envelope sitting right in front of me. It has $3.90 postage on it.

Two Blu-rays from sunny California to Winnipeg for $3.90. Ok, that was 16 months ago. Rates have gone up. I don't mind paying some handling charges. Go ahead, take advantage of me and charge me $8.95 shipping for one disc...I'm gullible enough to pay it.

But I'm not paying $21.95.

Frankly, I'm used to bending over and taking it...I had colon cancer 10 years ago and I have prostate cancer now. I'll bend over for my urologist and I'll bend over for my general surgeon. I'm NOT bending over for Robert Osborne!