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CrystalLake · 12-21-2009, 02:33 PM

Almost Famous (UK)

Blu Myers · 12-21-2009, 03:20 PM

Can anyone answer this question?

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Originally Posted by leem6453

Ok all you import aficionados, I have quick question for you. I would like to make my first import purchase via Amazon.ca. What kind of shipping charges, if any, can I look forward to outside of the standard internation shipping charge (aorund $10) from Amazon? And...what is the average that you guys have paid in shipping for your imports?

I appreciate your help.

met1128 · 12-21-2009, 03:41 PM

I picked up The Goonies (UK) looks great.

and I also got The Bourne Trilogy(UK) $20 bucks cheaper also.

ScarredLungs · 12-21-2009, 04:06 PM

Saints and Soldiers (UK)
Equilibrium (UK or Japan)
The Island (UK)

Atreyu · 12-21-2009, 04:17 PM

I only have three imports. Neverending Story(which I hope the US version will be a better copy) and two from the UK-Son Of Rambow and Paranoid Park. Only problems is these have their extra features in ther standard PAL format which means they don't play on my player but since I don't watch the extras all that much I can deal with it. Neverending Story came sans bonus features. But both UK features sport an awesome picture and was well worth the price of each which was only about $30.

Blu Myers · 12-21-2009, 04:24 PM

Soooo how much did you guys pay for shipping...specifically those who bought from Amazon imports. Was there an extra charge outside of the normal internation shipping charge?

I need this info so I can purchase a title through Amazon Canada.

Billyc407 · 12-21-2009, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leem6453

Soooo how much did you guys pay for shipping...specifically those who bought from Amazon imports. Was there an extra charge outside of the normal internation shipping charge?

I need this info so I can purchase a title through Amazon Canada.

Just go through the steps of purchasing a movie and just before you click submit it tells you the charge for shipping.

Blu Myers · 12-21-2009, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billyc407

Just go through the steps of purchasing a movie and just before you click submit it tells you the charge for shipping.

Ok great thanks Bill. I was scared that there was an extra charge once it arrives at the post office.

Barbie-Shrimp · 12-21-2009, 04:48 PM

Chinese Odyssey!

Clark Kent · 12-22-2009, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atreyu

I only have three imports. Neverending Story(which I hope the US version will be a better copy) and two from the UK-Son Of Rambow and Paranoid Park. Only problems is these have their extra features in ther standard PAL format which means they don't play on my player but since I don't watch the extras all that much I can deal with it. Neverending Story came sans bonus features. But both UK features sport an awesome picture and was well worth the price of each which was only about $30.

That is news to me. It was my impression that Son Of Rambow BD did not play on American players at all, including the movie. What player do you have?

Quote:

Originally Posted by leem6453

Ok great thanks Bill. I was scared that there was an extra charge once it arrives at the post office.

The only time Americans will get hit with customs fees is if you order more than a certain amount in one package. I do not know the exact amount, but the declared value is pretty high for stuff like dvds and BDs, around $500 to $800.

alstar7 · 12-22-2009, 01:51 AM

The Fountain is one of my favorite films and the UK version has DTS-HD Master audio. Also gotta love the cult classic Highlander also DTS-HD Master 2.0 or 5.1.

jacobb1313 · 01-13-2010, 12:25 AM

I found a French Release (by M6 Video) of Michael Clayton for $4.99 at a used movie store. The PQ blows the American release out of the water. It also includes English audio at DTS-HD MA 5.1 with no forced subtitles and is region free. Just made it to the top tier of my imported BD list.

NorCo_1806 · 01-18-2010, 07:50 PM

The Quick and the Dead UK release has more than the US edit. Any Sharon Stone fan will want the UK version.

As far as price, The Bourne Collection and Band of Brothers are cheaper through Amazon.co.uk than from the US site.

Shipping charges included, I got BoB delivered to my house for $31.xx

dsr7997 · 03-20-2010, 10:00 PM

The Blade Trilogy from Canada is pretty good. No extras but it was $40 shipped to Texas.

Nightshade · 03-20-2010, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsr7997

The Blade Trilogy from Canada is pretty good. No extras but it was $40 shipped to Texas.

i am very tempted to get this

TokyoLee · 03-20-2010, 11:38 PM

Ip Man (HK)

csdot · 03-20-2010, 11:46 PM

anyone know of a cheaper way to get Highlander than amazon? just curious, im ready to pull the trigger but its a tad more than i like spending on movies so if theres a cheaper option id be interested...thanks

DRIDGE · 03-21-2010, 12:04 AM

Zulu is an absolute stunner!!!!!!

Clark Kent · 03-21-2010, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csdot

anyone know of a cheaper way to get Highlander than amazon? just curious, im ready to pull the trigger but its a tad more than i like spending on movies so if theres a cheaper option id be interested...thanks

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Highlander-Blu-ray-Sean-Connery/dp/B002GDM2UA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1269129894&sr=1-2
If you are willing to buy from a third party seller on Amazon UK, you can get Highlander (without the steelbook, in a normal BD case) for about $19 shipped to the U.S.

I would recommend people check out Flame and Citron, a region-free UK import of a Danish movie.

recS-12 · 03-21-2010, 12:14 AM

Only own one but I love it.
Walk the Line

12-21-2009, 04:24 PM	#46
Blu Myers Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Haddonfield, IL Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:655 Digital collection:10 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:108	Question about shipping...please help. Soooo how much did you guys pay for shipping...specifically those who bought from Amazon imports. Was there an extra charge outside of the normal internation shipping charge? I need this info so I can purchase a title through Amazon Canada.

03-20-2010, 10:00 PM	#54
dsr7997 New Member Member since:Jul 2009	Blade Canada The Blade Trilogy from Canada is pretty good. No extras but it was $40 shipped to Texas.

12-21-2009, 02:33 PM	#41
CrystalLake Senior Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Canton, OH Blu-ray collection:162 Trading Score:17	Almost Famous (UK)

12-21-2009, 03:41 PM	#43
met1128 Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Grand Rapids MI 4K collection:38 Blu-ray collection:634 DVD collection:187 MA collection:1 Digital collection:114 iTunes collection:8 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:17	I picked up The Goonies (UK) looks great. and I also got The Bourne Trilogy(UK) $20 bucks cheaper also.

12-21-2009, 04:06 PM	#44
ScarredLungs Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Utah 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:1433 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:4	Saints and Soldiers (UK) Equilibrium (UK or Japan) The Island (UK)

12-21-2009, 04:17 PM	#45
Atreyu Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2008 Location:North Carolina 4K collection:370 Blu-ray collection:1880 DVD collection:619 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 299 Trading Score:4	I only have three imports. Neverending Story(which I hope the US version will be a better copy) and two from the UK-Son Of Rambow and Paranoid Park. Only problems is these have their extra features in ther standard PAL format which means they don't play on my player but since I don't watch the extras all that much I can deal with it. Neverending Story came sans bonus features. But both UK features sport an awesome picture and was well worth the price of each which was only about $30.

12-21-2009, 04:48 PM	#49
Barbie-Shrimp Expert Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Grand Rapids, MI Blu-ray collection:45	Chinese Odyssey!

12-22-2009, 01:51 AM	#51
alstar7 Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:San Diego, CA	The Fountain is one of my favorite films and the UK version has DTS-HD Master audio. Also gotta love the cult classic Highlander also DTS-HD Master 2.0 or 5.1.

01-13-2010, 12:25 AM	#52
jacobb1313 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:1268 DVD collection:297 MA collection:405 Digital collection:355 iTunes collection:8 Blu-ray reviews: 19 Trading Score:1	I found a French Release (by M6 Video) of Michael Clayton for $4.99 at a used movie store. The PQ blows the American release out of the water. It also includes English audio at DTS-HD MA 5.1 with no forced subtitles and is region free. Just made it to the top tier of my imported BD list.

01-18-2010, 07:50 PM	#53
NorCo_1806 Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Colorado Home Theater Gallery:41 Blu-ray collection:465 DVD collection:94 Trading Score:1	The Quick and the Dead UK release has more than the US edit. Any Sharon Stone fan will want the UK version. As far as price, The Bourne Collection and Band of Brothers are cheaper through Amazon.co.uk than from the US site. Shipping charges included, I got BoB delivered to my house for $31.xx

03-20-2010, 11:38 PM	#56
TokyoLee Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2009 Location:New York Blu-ray collection:141 DVD collection:36 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:9	Ip Man (HK)

03-20-2010, 11:46 PM	#57
csdot Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Interzone Blu-ray collection:927 DVD collection:93	anyone know of a cheaper way to get Highlander than amazon? just curious, im ready to pull the trigger but its a tad more than i like spending on movies so if theres a cheaper option id be interested...thanks

03-21-2010, 12:04 AM	#58
DRIDGE Active Member Member since:May 2009 Location:Hebron, North Dakota.... Tucson Az. 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:556	Zulu is an absolute stunner!!!!!!

03-21-2010, 12:14 AM	#60
recS-12 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Tucson, Az USA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:1373 DVD collection:257 MA collection:286 Digital collection:175 iTunes collection:269 Trading Score:75	Only own one but I love it. Walk the Line

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