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[tony_tony_chopper]

http://www.amazon.ca/Apocalypse-3-Di...QYBHDR7GFR5X2S


Apocalypse Now (3-Disc Full Disclosure Edition) (Apocalypse Now / Apocalypse Now: Redux / Hearts of Darkness) [Blu-ray]
Rated: R (Restricted) Format: Blu-ray
18 customer reviews
List Price: CDN$ 24.99
Price: CDN$ 9.99

[Zoodled]

^^ Picked that up in May, it's just the amaray case btw. Amazing set nonetheless.

[cfraser]

Originally Posted by obscura

10$ off next purchase when you spend 40$+ using VISA DEBIT ...

How do you find out about these things?

I get a crapload of amazon emails every day, yet I never get notice of any lightning deals, specials, offers, etc. I've even signed up for promotion notices a couple times, I get a few, then nothing.

Or in this case, is the promotion coming from the Visa side, and I'm barking up the wrong tree? I don't see it on the amazon site...(edit: except through the provided link of course, I can't seem to find it any other way...weird)

[obscura]

Originally Posted by cfraser

How do you find out about these things?

I get a crapload of amazon emails every day, yet I never get notice of any lightning deals, specials, offers, etc. I've even signed up for promotion notices a couple times, I get a few, then nothing.

Or in this case, is the promotion coming from the Visa side, and I'm barking up the wrong tree? I don't see it on the amazon site...(edit: except through the provided link of course, I can't seem to find it any other way...weird)

Nah, I found out on RFD

I don't get promotion notices either and I don't actively look for Visa side promotions or anything.

[cfraser]

^ Maybe if I signed up for Visa promotions I'd know. I actually have a Visa debit, that's what my TD access card turned into a couple years ago. Am I wrong that you used to be able to use Visa "points" at amazon.ca?

Using debit online is much more an American thing than a Canadian thing, and I guess they want to turn us that way, since debit is a per-transaction charge (to amazon), and CC is percentage-based (to amazon). I guess Visa benefits somehow either way, I don't know the deal there.

Just wish amazon had anything I wanted "on sale" now, I pretty much cleaned up around the time of the last Criterion and KL sale. Hey amazon: Now put some different Criterions and KLs on sale! Like some of the newer ones.

[obscura]

Originally Posted by cfraser

^ Maybe if I signed up for Visa promotions I'd know. I actually have a Visa debit, that's what my TD access card turned into a couple years ago. Am I wrong that you used to be able to use Visa "points" at amazon.ca?

Using debit online is much more an American thing than a Canadian thing, and I guess they want to turn us that way, since debit is a per-transaction charge (to amazon), and CC is percentage-based (to amazon). I guess Visa benefits somehow either way, I don't know the deal there.

Just wish amazon had anything I wanted "on sale" now, I pretty much cleaned up around the time of the last Criterion and KL sale. Hey amazon: Now put some different Criterions and KLs on sale! Like some of the newer ones.

You didn't hear it from me, but just a regular Visa works as well

[sbmess]

Originally Posted by obscura

You didn't hear it from me, but just a regular Visa works as well

Thanks for the tip - it worked perfectly with my regular Visa charge.

[cfraser]

^ Agreed, thanks to obscura for the additional tip.

You all know amazon.ca has their own Visa eh? I am a careful user of CCs, and certainly don't want to promote their "over-use" (etc. etc., all the responsible disclaimers, etc.), but the amazon Visa is a very good one to have if you buy overseas, and maybe even if you don't. It has very favorable exchange fees (as in none), not to be confused with exchange rates, which of course always exist.

I think the being able to use Visa "points" at amazon stopped when amazon came out with their own Visa. Not completely sure of that, but both are true whatever order they happened... Anyway, the amazon Visa gives you "auto-points", which are automatically redeemed as a credit on your bill when they get to a certain amount (IIRC $20). It actually works out to at least equal regular Visa points, and the further advantage is you can effectively "spend" these points anywhere that takes Visa.

Bottom line is the amazon Visa is a good one if you pay your balance, you can save especially decently with it if you buy at other amazons or anywhere outside Canada. I have never seen a single "amazon Visa only" deal though, probably not legally allowed here. And maybe having just a "Visa debit only" deal is not allowed here either, I'll speculate.

[BLUCanadian]

Originally Posted by obscura

10$ off next purchase when you spend 40$+ using VISA DEBIT

http://www.amazon.ca/b?ie=UTF8&node=11843877011

Promo Code: VDEBIT10

Expires August 31 and limited to the first 30,000 claimants

How do you know if the promotion worked?

[sbmess]

Originally Posted by BLUCanadian

How do you know if the promotion worked?

After I entered the promo code, on the last screen before I finalized the order with my Visa card, there was a note confirming that my order qualified for the promotion. You don't receive the credit on your account until your order actually ships, but right after my order was shipped, I received an e-mail from Amazon noting: "Your recent order entitles you to a promotional credit which we have added to your account. This credit can be applied to your next qualifying purchase". The credit expires August 2017.

[sbmess]

A few weeks ago a marketplace seller had Criterion's Zatoichi set for $68.36 plus $3.49 shipping with the description "Original packaging appears worn. Cover torn and/or worn". I took a chance and ordered it and the set came factory-sealed with very minor damage to the box (a small 1 cm tear and some minor crush damage both on the top of the box). The discs, internal packaging, and booklet were all in excellent condition, so I was extremely pleased with the purchase.

They apparently have at least one more for sale again with the same description/price. There could be some variations in the amount of packaging damage in any copies that they're selling, of course, but it's an outstanding price if you don't need a mint set:

http://www.amazon.ca/Zatoichi-Swordsman-Criterion-Collection-Blu-ray/dp/B00EO2I6OM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1439608546&sr=8-1&keywords=zatoichi+blu-ray

Update: no longer available at that price, but they also have new copies of this set (at about $100 more) so it looks like they sell any copies they identify with external damage as "Used - Good" at a heavily discounted price, so keep watching the listing if you're really interested in this one and you might get lucky.

[uther]

WB/Paramount 3 for $20 (have seen a few go for $5 at various times):

https://www.amazon.ca/Movies-TV-P1NA...d_p=2089851142

[alull]

$22.49 at Amazon.ca. For those who are interested--GO FOR IT!! We haven't seen a Criterion Blu-ray at that price up here for a while !

[uther]

Some different Fox/MGM titles in the Buy 3 Get $8 Off:

https://www.amazon.ca/s?rh=n%3A91797...qid=1439714346

[Bad_Deal_Assassin]

Originally Posted by uther

Some different Fox/MGM titles in the Buy 3 Get $8 Off:

https://www.amazon.ca/s?rh=n%3A91797...qid=1439714346

Thanks champ, picked up: Unstoppable, Commando & The Watch
(to burn in commemoration of John Snow lol j/k). Also, after several
prompts to try prime for free I decided to enroll & the total came out
to: $7.77

[rabbit]

pre-order link to share
http://www.amazon.ca/Andreas-Steelbo...an+andreas+blu

[agoofykindasuperman]

Originally Posted by rabbit

pre-order link to share
http://www.amazon.ca/Andreas-Steelbo...an+andreas+blu

Hmm... no 3D... Bummer

[jaycee21]

Hmmmm... I wonder if Amazon.ca will carry Troll / Troll 2 (Scream Factory)

I've been checking everyday this week to see if the pre-order is up there but so far, nothing

[zeze]

Originally Posted by jaycee21

Hmmmm... I wonder if Amazon.ca will carry Troll / Troll 2 (Scream Factory)

I've been checking everyday this week to see if the pre-order is up there but so far, nothing

They should as Shout Factory's site says it will be available in US/Canada. They are probably just late putting up the pre-order.

[GP Legend]

Bought Galaxy Quest for $6.75. Great deal for an awesome movie.