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CastrosfriendChe · 04-23-2014, 12:17 PM

ahh Rollerball. I'd like to think it'll sell out in hours. But then again I'm terrible with numbers, especially with regards to BR. It just about blows my mind that ONLY 3000 households will end up with a BR copy of this sweet dystopian sci-fi film.

Kristian Idol · 04-23-2014, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CastrosfriendChe

ahh Rollerball. I'd like to think it'll sell out in hours. But then again I'm terrible with numbers, especially with regards to BR. It just about blows my mind that ONLY 3000 households will end up with a BR copy of this sweet dystopian sci-fi film.

There's just no way this will sell out the first day. Christine took 7 hours with Stephen King fans, John Carpenter fans, horror fans and youth movie fans.

Rollerball is a cult favorite, yes, but I'm not sure Norman Jewison fans are saying, "I've got to get this!" Even Caan fans must see it as one of his more hokey roles, Elf notwithstanding.

Now, Jewison and Caan fans, don't jump all over me(!); I'm just saying this doesn't have the lightning rods for sales like Christine, NotLD, et al, did. I think it'll last weeks.

mdonovan · 04-23-2014, 01:25 PM

I think rollerball 'could' be another Christine.

klauswhereareyou · 04-23-2014, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mdonovan

I think rollerball 'could' be another Christine.

Nahhhhh. At this point the thread for Christine was over 1,000 replies, the Rollerball one is almost at 300.

It'll sell out at some point, but not today. Probably something more in the boat with Enemy Mine.

mar3o · 04-23-2014, 02:03 PM

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rockyfan · 04-23-2014, 02:25 PM

As Rollerball hasn't been released anywhere else, and it does have quite a big following I don't think it'll take long to sell out. Obviously it's not going to be another Christine or Night of the Living Dead, but it might be gone in a few days. And the cover looks great too!

True_Story1011 · 04-23-2014, 02:59 PM

The way I attack these titles (I own 60+), go after what you want from the last release as they are readily available. Presales are great - but not all titles sell through is NOTLD'90 or Christine level.

So hold off and wait for reviews to surface on titles that you are on the fence about.

Just my .02!

AKORIS · 04-23-2014, 03:03 PM

all these "when will it sell out posts" are strange to me... maybe it will sell out today, maybe next month... who cares?

if you want the title simply order it today... can't you just cancel if you change your mind later?

neoz · 04-23-2014, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by klauswhereareyou

Nahhhhh. At this point the thread for Christine was over 1,000 replies, the Rollerball one is almost at 300.

It'll sell out at some point, but not today. Probably something more in the boat with Enemy Mine.

I regret not getting Enemy Mine. But I only have myself to blame for that one. Maybe one day.

True_Story1011 · 04-23-2014, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by AKORIS

all these "when will it sell out posts" are strange to me... maybe it will sell out today, maybe next month... who cares?

if you want the title simply order it today... can't you just cancel if you change your mind later?

I see and concur with this statement -- however, a majority of people juggle releases and with a $30 ticket (and the comments withstanding on service and shipping charges

), it's a budgeted decision that only really kicks in when the 'only 500 units remain' que hits the TT FB page.

NoirFan · 04-23-2014, 03:21 PM

What time will the May pre-orders/autographed Alfredo Garcia go up today?

klauswhereareyou · 04-23-2014, 03:23 PM

I'd say Thunderbolt and Lightfoot is probably the next TT title that will sell out. If it's been out only since February and it's already at below 700, I'd say it doesn't have too much longer...probably a month of less. Not sure about the other titles listed as under 500, but I'd guess they'll be around longer than Thunderbolt and Lightfoot since some of them were released well over a year ago. Preaty much everything that has been released recently has a very low chance of selling out in the next month. Just because they say it's selling briskly, does not mean it's going to sell out any time soon. They've said the same thing about other titles that are still around

klauswhereareyou · 04-23-2014, 03:29 PM

Not much hype for this month's preorders. SAE doesn't have anything up yet about it at all, and the TT facebook page doesn't have anything either about today. I'm not even sure what the extras are supposed to be on the stuff going up for preorder.

The Peanut Monkey · 04-23-2014, 03:45 PM

I might pick up Sexy Beast as well as Rollerball. It's a great movie but I can understand why it's still in stock; I'm not sure how well it really translates abroad for the majority of people (I'm an expat).

*PREACHER* · 04-23-2014, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by NoirFan

What time will the May pre-orders/autographed Alfredo Garcia go up today?

3PM Central/Standard Time.

wormraper · 04-23-2014, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by klauswhereareyou

I'd say Thunderbolt and Lightfoot is probably the next TT title that will sell out. If it's been out only since February and it's already at below 700, I'd say it doesn't have too much longer...probably a month of less. Not sure about the other titles listed as under 500, but I'd guess they'll be around longer than Thunderbolt and Lightfoot since some of them were released well over a year ago. Preaty much everything that has been released recently has a very low chance of selling out in the next month. Just because they say it's selling briskly, does not mean it's going to sell out any time soon. They've said the same thing about other titles that are still around

I'd say right after that is used cars and "The Driver" or "hard times" ... not even a year released and they're between 500 and 700... they'll sell out in a few months like enemy mine did

NoirFan · 04-23-2014, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by *PREACHER*

3PM Central/Standard Time.

Okay thanks (that's 4 PM EST, in case anyone was curious).

tylerdurden10 · 04-23-2014, 05:12 PM

Is Rollerball a safe blind buy for someone who is:

1. A James Caan fan
2. Loves Dystopian/sci-fi movies
3. Highly enjoyed Whip-it

I'm already 95% all in anyway, I just need a little extra push.

Al_The_Strange · 04-23-2014, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tylerdurden10

Is Rollerball a safe blind buy for someone who is:

1. A James Caan fan
2. Loves Dystopian/sci-fi movies
3. Highly enjoyed Whip-it

I'm already 95% all in anyway, I just need a little extra push.

Never saw Whip-It, but I think based on the first two categories, I'm going to say yes, do it.

I hope I'll be able to order this from the office...

tylerdurden10 · 04-23-2014, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

Never saw Whip-It, but I think based on the first two categories, I'm going to say yes, do it.

I hope I'll be able to order this from the office...

Thanks buddy

04-23-2014, 12:17 PM	#10461
CastrosfriendChe Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2013 Location:Sydney, Australia 4K collection:77 Blu-ray collection:2152 Trading Score:2	ahh Rollerball. I'd like to think it'll sell out in hours. But then again I'm terrible with numbers, especially with regards to BR. It just about blows my mind that ONLY 3000 households will end up with a BR copy of this sweet dystopian sci-fi film. Last edited by CastrosfriendChe; 04-23-2014 at 12:20 PM.

04-23-2014, 03:23 PM	#10472
klauswhereareyou Blu-ray Knight Member since:Mar 2012 4K collection:232 Blu-ray collection:2199 Digital collection:22 Prime collection:1	I'd say Thunderbolt and Lightfoot is probably the next TT title that will sell out. If it's been out only since February and it's already at below 700, I'd say it doesn't have too much longer...probably a month of less. Not sure about the other titles listed as under 500, but I'd guess they'll be around longer than Thunderbolt and Lightfoot since some of them were released well over a year ago. Preaty much everything that has been released recently has a very low chance of selling out in the next month. Just because they say it's selling briskly, does not mean it's going to sell out any time soon. They've said the same thing about other titles that are still around Last edited by klauswhereareyou; 04-23-2014 at 03:27 PM.

04-23-2014, 01:25 PM	#10463
mdonovan Special Member Member since:Sep 2009 Blu-ray collection:209 Trading Score:10	I think rollerball 'could' be another Christine.

04-23-2014, 02:25 PM	#10466
rockyfan Special Member Member since:Sep 2008 Trading Score:7	As Rollerball hasn't been released anywhere else, and it does have quite a big following I don't think it'll take long to sell out. Obviously it's not going to be another Christine or Night of the Living Dead, but it might be gone in a few days. And the cover looks great too!

04-23-2014, 02:59 PM	#10467
True_Story1011 Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Your mother's domicile Blu-ray collection:558 Trading Score:71	The way I attack these titles (I own 60+), go after what you want from the last release as they are readily available. Presales are great - but not all titles sell through is NOTLD'90 or Christine level. So hold off and wait for reviews to surface on titles that you are on the fence about. Just my .02!

04-23-2014, 03:03 PM	#10468
AKORIS Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Beautiful Pacific Northwest 4K collection:662 Blu-ray collection:3655 Blu-ray reviews:19	all these "when will it sell out posts" are strange to me... maybe it will sell out today, maybe next month... who cares? if you want the title simply order it today... can't you just cancel if you change your mind later?

04-23-2014, 03:21 PM	#10471
NoirFan Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:2442 Trading Score:29	What time will the May pre-orders/autographed Alfredo Garcia go up today?

04-23-2014, 03:29 PM	#10473
klauswhereareyou Blu-ray Knight Member since:Mar 2012 4K collection:232 Blu-ray collection:2199 Digital collection:22 Prime collection:1	Not much hype for this month's preorders. SAE doesn't have anything up yet about it at all, and the TT facebook page doesn't have anything either about today. I'm not even sure what the extras are supposed to be on the stuff going up for preorder.

04-23-2014, 03:45 PM	#10474
The Peanut Monkey Senior Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:No. 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:177	I might pick up Sexy Beast as well as Rollerball. It's a great movie but I can understand why it's still in stock; I'm not sure how well it really translates abroad for the majority of people (I'm an expat).

04-23-2014, 05:12 PM	#10478
tylerdurden10 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:MA 4K collection:288 Blu-ray collection:2143 Trading Score:258	Is Rollerball a safe blind buy for someone who is: 1. A James Caan fan 2. Loves Dystopian/sci-fi movies 3. Highly enjoyed Whip-it I'm already 95% all in anyway, I just need a little extra push.

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