The Australian/NZ Blu-ray Retailer Resource Thread

[ninfan81]

Originally Posted by Scotttnz

I hate to say it, but my last order from them took 80 days, and that is to New Zealand, right next door. The order before that took 94 days. JB use Australia post, which is notoriously slow at the best of times. Add COVID disruptions to the mix......I hope you have a better experience with US shipping, but don’t hold your breath

Good to know that at least the package has a chance of coming at all. Thanks for the info!

[darry]

Originally Posted by Auss1e

Parasite 4k most likely isn't getting a local release. I don't think Madman has ever done a 4k release?

They have now.

[vinny98]

Lord of the Rings 4K set back in stock at JB Hi-Fi for those who missed out.

https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/l...=3482731262784

[koberulz]

What's the best place to get Italian discs from? The Girl in the Fog, specifically.

[gottaget]

Has anyone ordered from DaaVeeDee recently? Either eBay or on their site?

I've never ordered from them before, but they've got a title I really want for sale

[LordCrumb]

Originally Posted by gottaget

Has anyone ordered from DaaVeeDee recently? Either eBay or on their site?

I've never ordered from them before, but they've got a title I really want for sale

Not recently, but I have for a few NZ films... No problems for my experience.

[gottaget]

Thanks LordCrumb

I'll try to get a cheap one and see how it goes

[Adster81]

I have got to the stage now when all I want is stuff from overseas where it costs $25 then a rip off of $15 + for shipping. it just totally sucks sometimes having this hobby and living in Australia. Unless it's some new mainstream marvel or disney movie over the last 10 years. mostly everything else you can't get here. it almost makes realize why people pirate stuff, and can prefer streaming when the cost is now ridiculous because the demand is so low in Australia.

[stratford]

Originally Posted by Adster81

I have got to the stage now when all I want is stuff from overseas where it costs $25 then a rip off of $15 + for shipping. it just totally sucks sometimes having this hobby and living in Australia. Unless it's some new mainstream marvel or disney movie over the last 10 years. mostly everything else you can't get here. it almost makes realize why people pirate stuff, and can prefer streaming when the cost is now ridiculous because the demand is so low in Australia.

ref ' then a rip off of $15 + for shipping' depends what type of service you are paying for. Possibly adding titles to the order would cost less than $15 per title to ship.

[darry]

Originally Posted by Adster81

I have got to the stage now when all I want is stuff from overseas where it costs $25 then a rip off of $15 + for shipping. it just totally sucks sometimes having this hobby and living in Australia. Unless it's some new mainstream marvel or disney movie over the last 10 years. mostly everything else you can't get here. it almost makes realize why people pirate stuff, and can prefer streaming when the cost is now ridiculous because the demand is so low in Australia.

I’ve stopped watching those YouTube vids where some bloke in England is talking about how he picked up an Arrow release for 5 quid on sale. Stops me getting frustrated when I look it up and it costs over $25 to import. I get that’s how imports work but it’s still annoying. If only we had more proper boutique labels here that did the same thing. I guess Umbrella is close.

[gottaget]

Has anyone purchased from Movie Zyng recently? Thoughts? Experiences?

Thought I'd ask since I haven't bought from them before

[Yasujiro Ozu]

Can someone recommend a reliable UK retailer/eBay seller that can send multiple items together.
I have found an eBay seller called Rarewaves-Oulet that has every item I want although refuses to send all items together, one has to order each item separately and they are sent separately. I often receive these damaged when sent this way not to mention the massive shipping costs when done in this fashion.

[gottaget]

Originally Posted by Yasujiro Ozu

Can someone recommend a reliable UK retailer/eBay seller that can send multiple items together.
I have found an eBay seller called Rarewaves-Oulet that has every item I want although refuses to send all items together, one has to order each item separately and they are sent separately. I often receive these damaged when sent this way not to mention the massive shipping costs when done in this fashion.

Zavvi sends orders together now (barring preorders and out-of-stock) and in cardboard boxes or mailers (at least in my case)

Amazon UK (via Amazon AU) generally does the same, but not guaranteed

Can also buy directly from the labels, though shipping can be expensive

[Walrus Gumboot]

Originally Posted by gottaget

Zavvi sends orders together now (barring preorders and out-of-stock) and in cardboard boxes or mailers (at least in my case)

I hadn't bought anything from Zavvi for two years and was very surprised last month when everything I ordered turned up in cardboard boxes. Fedex delivered them into Australia, so they arrived quite quickly as well.

[Raggady_jack]

Originally Posted by Yasujiro Ozu

Can someone recommend a reliable UK retailer/eBay seller that can send multiple items together.
I have found an eBay seller called Rarewaves-Oulet that has every item I want although refuses to send all items together, one has to order each item separately and they are sent separately. I often receive these damaged when sent this way not to mention the massive shipping costs when done in this fashion.

You could try Rarewaves website. Not everything is shipped together, but usually most things are, it's also cheaper than their eBay store. I bought a dozen Eureka titles from their site last year and they were all shipped in one box.

[Yasujiro Ozu]

Originally Posted by gottaget

Zavvi sends orders together now (barring preorders and out-of-stock) and in cardboard boxes or mailers (at least in my case)

Amazon UK (via Amazon AU) generally does the same, but not guaranteed

Can also buy directly from the labels, though shipping can be expensive

Thanks

Originally Posted by Walrus Gumboot

I hadn't bought anything from Zavvi for two years and was very surprised last month when everything I ordered turned up in cardboard boxes. Fedex delivered them into Australia, so they arrived quite quickly as well.

Firstly what items did you order and in what quantity. How did the goods arrive packaging wise, undamaged? I have heard some shocking stuff about Zavvi.

Originally Posted by Raggady_jack

You could try Rarewaves website. Not everything is shipped together, but usually most things are, it's also cheaper than their eBay store. I bought a dozen Eureka titles from their site last year and they were all shipped in one box.

Yes, I found this out a few days ago. For shipping on 7 blurays they charge an incredible $6.99 in total, almost unbelievable. Funny how they did send some items together for you. I emailed them with my question and received the following response:

Hello XXXXX
Thank you for your email.

We can confirm that we ship our parcels separately.
We can confirm that we utilise cardboard, padded envelopes and jiffy bags for the packaging of most of our deliveries, rest assured that we use suitable packaging for the respective items.
In addition to this, please rest assured as our rate of delivery is excellent and our packaging is guaranteed to arrive in good condition as our orders always do.
If you have any doubts please find that our positive reviews should provide you with the reassurance you need in knowing your parcel will arrive in good hands.
Should you have any further enquiries please let us know.

Best regards

Michael
Customer service
Rarewaves

[koberulz]

I ordered three items from Rarewaves recently. They shipped two together, and the third not at all.

[Walrus Gumboot]

Originally Posted by Yasujiro Ozu

Thanks
Firstly what items did you order and in what quantity. How did the goods arrive packaging wise, undamaged? I have heard some shocking stuff about Zavvi.

This is what I ordered from Zavvi

These four arrived in a small box in excellent condition, with no damage to the box. There was brown paper stuffed in the box to fill the void.

The Singin' in the Rain steelbook arrived separately in it's own box and was in perfect undamaged condition.... The outer carton had no damage.

This steel book is one of the best collectors items I've ever bought! So I was very pleased it didn't arrive beaten to death.