Columbia House Canada Thread

[ziggy66]

Originally Posted by Jimbo976

So I got another email today from them saying a Blu-ray had shipped. Am I the only one getting these? Maybe i've called them enough and they've put me on some special list.

Of course the emails don't make the movies get here any faster

I'm still waiting on 4 or 5 separate shipments supposedly sent out in the last 3+ weeks. I guess I have to call about the Dec. 31 one but I hear they put the blame on you (and Canada Post I guess) if it doesn't show up and make you pay for a new shipment - is that the case?

I had a couple of Blu-Rays that were shipped out between Christmas and New Years that took a while to get to me because Canada Post routed the package to the wrong mailroom. I had a Blu-Ray from Jan 7 get to me quicker than the other 2. I've never received any emails though about when the titles have shipped, although that is something that CHC should do, along with being able to look up your order status online.

[gobrigavitch]

I just received my shipment yesterday. Ordered Hellboy 2, Kung Fu Panda, Tropic Thunder, and The Incredible Hulk. I can't remember when I ordered it, but it was about 2-3 weeks to Saskatchewan.

[beanzzz]

On January 6th I placed an order for Hellboy 2, Hancock, the Incredible Hulk and Kung Fu Panda. Today I talked to a cs representative using the live chat feature and was told that my order shipped on the 7th and that it should arrive within 7-14 business days. Today would be the 13th business day so hopefully I receive my order on Monday.

[Jimbo976]

It seems my copy of The Incredible Hulk has finally shipped

I got Unfaithful today - 1 week after they said it was shipped so I'm happy about that.

[TheZoof]

Originally Posted by Stereomike

It's buy 2, pay 1 and it's for DVD only.

Yup!

Sorry about that.

I wish CH had more selection. I would spend a lot more money though

[pentatonic]

First post here but an avid reader for a long time. So to my question now, how much are the regular prices for BDs ( my yearly basic minimum for example ) and how is the selection for BDs.

Thanks

[Jimbo976]

The regular price for most Blu-rays on Columbia House Canada is $28.95 + taxes. Some are $32.95 and some are lower like $21.95. They seem to always have some kind of sale like buy 1, get more at 50% off. I just did a query and it shows 450 or so Blu-rays that they carry. The main ones they don't carry are from Disney and all of their affiliated companies since Disney has their own movie club.

I think you have to buy 2 or 3 at regular prices to fulfill your membership.

[pentatonic]

Thanx a bunch Jimbo So the prices are closer to B&M prices , so I guess it's the sales that make it good then ?

[Jimbo976]

Yep the sales and when they are combined with free shipping. The shipping is usually $1.99 but the sales they had in the last few months it was included free.

For example I bought many in the last big sale where I paid $28.95 for 1 title (this one counts towards your # you need to purchase at full price) and then got 7 more for $11.58 each + taxes. All of that with free shipping so the total was $125 or so to my door for 8 Blu-rays. I got 4 sets of 8+ in that sale.

The shipping is very slow at times but I don't mind too much for the prices.

[pentatonic]

And how is your experience with them Jimbo, I'm a bit nervous reading through all of this thread. I' ve been a member a while ago and they had their problems but never anything big for me, so now I'm debating the whole question

[Kittenz]

Originally Posted by pentatonic

And how is your experience with them Jimbo, I'm a bit nervous reading through all of this thread. I' ve been a member a while ago and they had their problems but never anything big for me, so now I'm debating the whole question

So far I have 23 movies from them for a total of 300$. (shipping and taxes included).

You just can't beat that kind of price. I have received 22 out of 23 so far. The only one missing is the Latest Harry Potter that is out of stock. Even a little hassle will be worth those kind of prices.

So far I did not have any real issues. Like Jimbo said its a little slow to ship sometimes but I don't mind waiting to have crazy deals like that,

[pentatonic]

Thanks guys for your speedy replies

[CanadianKrazyMods]

I pre-ordered Wanted on dec 12... just received it today.... still waiting on the incredible hulk and the new Mummy movie(both ordered on dec 31).

[pentatonic]

That's one of the parts that bugs me, shipping time, I'm not a very patient guy for these things....Will ponder this a bit before taking the plunge.

Thanx again all

[CanadianKrazyMods]

the deals are really good, and my only problem is no info on shipping, I've had 2 movies canceled cause they were out(instead of back-ordering) and lack of steelbooks LOL. If you can wait for movies, it's a good option to go, I can get 5-6 BRs for about $100...taxes in and free shipping.

[Junkmale]

3 new release titles are $13.99 this week. They are as follows...

- Lakeview Terrace (Samuel L. Jackson)
- Pride and Glory (Edward Norton and Colin Farrell)
- The Express (Dennis Quaid)

I haven't seen Pride and Glory, but it looks really good. Anyone here seen it?

[actyper]

Beat me to it. I love this site!!! I only picked up lakeview and pride&glory

[pentatonic]

I' ve ordered 9 or 10 BDs from them and am really happy with their service up to now, and every week or so a few titles go fo 13.99 ( temporarely) but if you check often enough there are deals to be made, and even their normal prices for the rest is generaly no more than 24.99 which is still better than BB, FS and sometimes even amazon. My shipping time as been ok up to now except for 1 title that is out-of-stock/backorder whichever term they use lol. Plus they seem to be getting better with time, ironing out the bugs I guess.

[jean6825]

Columbia House sent me 2 directors Selection in one week , and i remember turning off that option .. they charged me 69.50$ for Hancock and Kung Fu Panda in DVD format .. lol .. im sending these back 2moro !

[CanadianKrazyMods]

I go online and every few weeks make sure i selected no to the selection(s) of the month. I also got my free bag in the mail the other day... I think it was a december promotion.