Future Shop - Blu-ray Deals!

[Hatter]

The review on this site says limited steelbook so it's available in all stores in north america.

[andy5463]

Originally Posted by ran94

Same reason that amazon had other steelbooks that FS had. It is not like The Town where it was FS exclusive.

Limited edition doesn't have to mean exclusive to a specific retailer, it could also mean a limited production run, and when those are sold, they will just produce a regular version, hence "limited edition".

[nmycon]

Originally Posted by ran94

Not limited if Amazon is selling it.

Originally Posted by andy5463

Limited edition doesn't have to mean exclusive to a specific retailer, it could also mean a limited production run, and when those are sold, they will just produce a regular version, hence "limited edition".

It's limited in quantity. I included Future Shop in the title, because only FS has lowered the price. It's still $35 at Best Buy and HMV

[dncpunke]

Originally Posted by actyper

amazon is $24.99 as well

$23.99 at amazon.

[andy5463]

Originally Posted by nmycon

It's limited in quantity. I included Future Shop in the title, because only FS has lowered the price. It's still $35 at Best Buy and HMV

Exactly my point, I was saying that just because Amazon is selling it too, doesn't mean it isn't Limited, as ran94 was claiming.

[zeze]

Originally Posted by dncpunke

$23.99 at amazon.

This is the Canadian Deals forum.

[Neild]

I respect that people want the collectibles and the steel cases. My preference would be a plain case and lower price. I'd also rather they focus on enriching the disc contents and making sure corners aren't being cut with the sound and picture quality. To me, that is money better spent than case and chotchki development.

As to the debate about the definition of the word limited...

What's he's talking about is the history with regards to the steelbook cases.

Back in the day when they sold in low volumes through Future Shop, the quantity was quite limited and that created a resale market where Steelbook packages could be sold at crazy prices to US collectors. Personally I don't agree with this practice, but it helps to know the history.

Now that Amazon has been carrying them, the overall availability of these packages is increased, which has stunted the ability of opportunists to flip them for a profit.

That is the context for why someone would say they are more limited or less limited under the current system.

[thecroshow]

If someone wants to pay for a steelbook, let 'em. i don't see a problem with it. for all BDs released there's a group of day 1 buyers and there's a group that's willing to wait 6 months before it drops 10-15 bucks. all about preference

[AreaUnderTheCurve]

Originally Posted by nmycon

Not too shabby if you ask me.

I was on the fence for $30 on release day, for $25 I'll definitely bite!

You'll still be paying nearly $30 because of VAT.

[vanscottie]

I'd be more excited about the release in general because it's one of my Fav films of all time, except it got a horrible video review here, 3.5 stars. They didn't bother remastering it at all. And that the '32 "Scarface" wasn't remastered either, in high def or even SDVD (I'm sure it's the same quality DVD they came out with like ten years ago!) It may be "just a catalogue title" to a lot of you but it's reached cult level status for a lot of people, on top of it being still beloved in the rap/hip-hop community.

I'll get it when it hits 15 bucks, but I wouldn't be surprised if it gets a full restoration within 5 years

[Neild]

Originally Posted by vanscottie

It may be "just a catalogue title" to a lot of you but it's reached cult level status for a lot of people, on top of it being still beloved in the rap/hip-hop community.

I'll get it when it hits 15 bucks, but I wouldn't be surprised if it gets a full restoration within 5 years

Still not giving up on that none too subtle rap hip-hop slur are you?

I'll take your bet and say that they won't do another restoration within 5 years.

After almost 30 years this is what they've provided, and this release will deliver the bulk of its blu-ray sales. A restoration in say 3 years would only yieled a tiny amount of incremental sales from people wanting to upgrade, so your prediction seems unlikely. I'd welcome it, but just doesn't seem likely.

[vanscottie]

@Neild, how is that a slur? It IS beloved in that culture. Have you seen MTV Cribs? There's Scarface posters in virtually every house! Why do you even see that as a negative or an insult? I'm not implying it is. In fact I was using that observation to say that that was another good reason for the studio to do a full restoration...you need help dude

[nmycon]

Best Buy has now gone down to $24.99 as well

[Turnda643]

Well i'll be at BB on release day getting my copy!! If its cheaper somewhere else, then I'll PM, if not, I'll buy it anyway!!!

[andy5463]

Originally Posted by nmycon

Best Buy has now gone down to $24.99 as well

Interesting to note, according to their respective websites, FS sale price lasts until 2 days after Scarface is released, while BB sale price only lasts until the day before.

[Neild]

Originally Posted by vanscottie

@Neild, how is that a slur? It IS beloved in that culture. Have you seen MTV Cribs? There's Scarface posters in virtually every house! Why do you even see that as a negative or an insult? I'm not implying it is. In fact I was using that observation to say that that was another good reason for the studio to do a full restoration...you need help dude

Yes I've seen MTV Cribs. It is beloved in "that" culture, and it's also beloved in other cultures. There's even a Scarface documentary that tries to perpetuate the concept. No doubt you believe that certain cultures also find watermelon and fried chicken are beloved.

We'll have to wait a few years to see if "those" people have enough influence for the video remaster you are predicting. I still believe the current remaster is what we'll have for many years.

Also just noticed the humidor package is on sale for $552.

[Member-152329]

he/she never used the word "those".

[Member-152329]

anyway the movie is $24 shipped on Futureshop and Bestbuy .ca, on either or both, can't remember which I checked

[nmycon]

Anyone pick up Scarface today? I did

[Show spoiler]

Unfortunately, my DVD has a "coffee stain" on the back, but it seems like there's a 50/50 chance that any DVD will end up like that. About half of my DVDs have them (I've taken very good care, btw), but they all play fine, so I'm not worried.

Does anyone know what causes this? Just out of curiosity

EDIT: Apparently the aforementioned problem (on the DVD) is caused by uneven application of the disc lacquer, it's unsightly, but shouldn't be a problem, as the laser can still read the data.

[Member-152329]

awesome

i wanna pick it up, but i don't have the funds... yeeeeeeeeeet... gotta make sure to get the steelbook, i guess