Warehouse 13 Complete Series Amazon UK $48 Shipped - Blu-ray Forum

hariseldon · 02-02-2016, 01:13 AM

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dlbb · 02-02-2016, 01:50 AM

I noticed this myself the other day. My only concern is, reading some of the reviews, it sounds like a crap series! How does the quality hold up in terms of characters, story, etc?

Strapped4Cash · 02-02-2016, 02:22 AM

It sounds like this may work well with the "Buy £30 in Amazon.co.uk Gift Cards, Get a free £7 code" promo that some people are eligible for, from Amazon UK right now: https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=272972

If you're spending at least that over there (and are eligible), then it's probably worth it to order the gc's and get the free £7. You could possibly also use it directly on this set, although there seems a 24+ hour delay before people are getting the £7 promo code (the gift cards come almost immediately).

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Originally Posted by dlbb

I noticed this myself the other day. My only concern is, reading some of the reviews, it sounds like a crap series! How does the quality hold up in terms of characters, story, etc?

I think the quality of the series is maintained pretty well throughout, though it's very much worth mentioning that the series is more light-hearted and fun then much else that is sci-fi/adventure these days. There were definitely times it took itself seriously (or mostly so), and it does have the usual mix of serialized and case of the week storytelling, but a lot of times that it focused more on being entertaining.

Kschreck · 02-02-2016, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by dlbb

I noticed this myself the other day. My only concern is, reading some of the reviews, it sounds like a crap series! How does the quality hold up in terms of characters, story, etc?

Easily one of my favorite series ever. So much fun!

dlbb · 02-02-2016, 06:28 AM

Took a blind buy of it and Space 1999 season 1 (which I loved). Sadly my card got declined for Warehouse 13 but not Space 1999 despite both being bought at the same time, but I suspect this is linked to my bank merging with another company. Probably some pesky fraud alert nonsense. Wonder if the long awaited season 2 will ever come down to a reasonable price.

Was tempted to get the Nikita series, which is an amazing deal. Never seen it, and the series trailer on youtube looked decent, but other clips seemed to be more typical CW, lightweight fluff, so perhaps better suited to streaming on Netflix or Amazon if available there until I can get a better idea if it is worth it.

TheLaughingMann · 02-02-2016, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by hariseldon

As usual, my opinion of listening to other people's opinions in deciding to make a purchase.........

I thought the series was fun and well written very much in the vein of EureKa and maybe Pushing Daisies (more than a bit tongue in cheek), but again that's just another opinion from your perspective. It's not SHIELD (Agents of or The) or Breaking Bad of Game of Thrones, but it certainly held up for me for what it was intended to be.

The GC would make a great help although I;m not eligible for it. I'm not actually buying this round either since I'm waiting for EureKa to arrive from Germany.

Yeah, I jumped on EuREKA cause I kept hearing how great it was. It's due within the next week here. But Warehouse 13? I may get if the price holds. Otherwise, I don't think I 'need' it.

IronChefJebus · 02-02-2016, 04:08 PM

I'm tempted by this, but I have such a huge backlog of things to watch. Maybe it'll be this price or cheaper when Boxing Day rolls around again.

TheLaughingMann · 02-02-2016, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by hariseldon

It's only been out a few months so a very probability this will go lower before next Xmas season. I could easily see this dropping to $30-35 shipped

Has it? Well, I figured it was worth getting. For less than $50 USD, and about...4.5(technically 5) seasons...I bought it.

TheLaughingMann · 02-02-2016, 11:43 PM

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No the current price is the lowest, but it was only released in November so it's not had really enough time to drop to stupid levels yet like BSG, Superman, Universal Monsters, etc

Well, I am satisfied. I blind bought this, Eureka, Fringe...I feel like my sci-fi watching's going to be real interesting. Here I thought that the sets were out overseas for so long...heck, how long was Eureka out in Germany?

Kschreck · 02-03-2016, 05:53 AM

Do we have any idea how the US version will be packaged yet? Trying to debate whether or should just order this or wait for the US version...

dlbb · 02-03-2016, 06:53 AM

Please post when that Network sale is.
I still need to get a region free player, even though I have a # of region locked items already. I have the German Prisoner. Very curious to see how it holds up. Unsure on supplemental material. May have to investigate the UK one if crazy cheap price during Network sale if supplements are worth it.

dlbb · 02-03-2016, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by TheLaughingMann

Well, I am satisfied. I blind bought this, Eureka, Fringe...I feel like my sci-fi watching's going to be real interesting. Here I thought that the sets were out overseas for so long...heck, how long was Eureka out in Germany?

Fringe is really good...a lot more serious. Though apparently it took a turn for the worse later on. Eureka is well done as well. I enjoyed seeing that when it first aired, and I do not have much tolerance for sci-fi comedies that don't measure up, so that says something. I do have a friend who loves Warehouse 13 and compares it favorably to Eureka.

Kschreck · 02-03-2016, 06:51 PM

Are these the exact same discs that will be in the US release?

TheLaughingMann · 02-03-2016, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Kschreck

Are these the exact same discs that will be in the US release?

Possibly. It's odd why they'd release it overseas then do it over here....

Kschreck · 02-04-2016, 06:43 PM

Man I am on the fence about this. I would hate to buy this and find out the menus are in a different language or that the US release will be a lot different. I would think it would be the exact same discs but without confirmation I have to look at this as a gamble.

I also wonder how the US version will be packed. Five separate seasons like the German release or the three cases like the UK release or something entirely different. Hmm...

dlbb · 02-04-2016, 08:20 PM

It came out in Germany first. Blu-rays of certain TV properties are more popular there. These things are released where they believe there is a market for them. Once they have been released in one market, it is easier to release in another market if they believe there is reason to do so.

dreamer131313 · 02-04-2016, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Kschreck

Man I am on the fence about this. I would hate to buy this and find out the menus are in a different language or that the US release will be a lot different. I would think it would be the exact same discs but without confirmation I have to look at this as a gamble.

I also wonder how the US version will be packed. Five separate seasons like the German release or the three cases like the UK release or something entirely different. Hmm...

since it a universal title the menus are usually the same regardless of region as it usually symbols. Also since this is from UK amazon the words on the box will be english anyhow.
Also the extras will more then likely be the same since it a universal title and they generally like to always keep everything the same in each region instead of changing stuff which is why they usually always region free to.
On the case of the packaging no one will know until release probably. But considering the US version is releasing at $200 i rather pay $45 then a extra $155 just for a different packaging job if that is indeed the only different.

Kschreck · 02-05-2016, 06:29 PM

^ I agree with you sir. If the only difference is the packaging for like 1/4 the price then that's a heck of a deal. I took the plunge and ordered me a copy. The packaging from the pictures I've seen looked fined. At least they were not cardboard sleeves or spindels. lol

Anyways thanks to everyone who has provided me with some feedback. I owned the DVD boxset but I am glad to upgrade to the Blu-Ray box set since this is one of my all-time favorite shows. It's got a very similar feel to The Librarians.

UUUUGGGGHHHH · 02-06-2016, 08:27 PM

I just ordered this, Suits Season 4, Luther complete seasons 1-4, and The Tudors complete series from Amazon.co.uk. I was going to order The Killing (U.S.) complete series but I'm waiting for that to drop a little further.

TheLaughingMann · 02-06-2016, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by UUUUGGGGHHHH

I just ordered this, Suits Season 4, Luther complete seasons 1-4, and The Tudors complete series from Amazon.co.uk. I was going to order The Killing (U.S.) complete series but I'm waiting for that to drop a little further.

Luther is gonna be region-specific, btw. Warehouse 13 and Tudors aren't.

02-02-2016, 01:13 AM	#1
hariseldon Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Charlotte, NC 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:185 Timezone GMT: -5	Warehouse 13 Complete Series Amazon UK $48 Shipped Dead Last edited by hariseldon; 09-13-2018 at 11:31 PM.

02-02-2016, 01:50 AM	#2
dlbb Active Member Member since:Dec 2014 4K collection:353 Blu-ray collection:4203 DVD collection:69 Timezone GMT: 0	I noticed this myself the other day. My only concern is, reading some of the reviews, it sounds like a crap series! How does the quality hold up in terms of characters, story, etc?

02-02-2016, 06:28 AM	#5
dlbb Active Member Member since:Dec 2014 4K collection:353 Blu-ray collection:4203 DVD collection:69 Timezone GMT: 0	Took a blind buy of it and Space 1999 season 1 (which I loved). Sadly my card got declined for Warehouse 13 but not Space 1999 despite both being bought at the same time, but I suspect this is linked to my bank merging with another company. Probably some pesky fraud alert nonsense. Wonder if the long awaited season 2 will ever come down to a reasonable price. Was tempted to get the Nikita series, which is an amazing deal. Never seen it, and the series trailer on youtube looked decent, but other clips seemed to be more typical CW, lightweight fluff, so perhaps better suited to streaming on Netflix or Amazon if available there until I can get a better idea if it is worth it.

02-02-2016, 04:08 PM	#7
IronChefJebus Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2013 Location:Space Coast, FL Home Theater Gallery:3 4K collection:702 Blu-ray collection:5003 DVD collection:848 Digital collection:237 Trading Score:203 Timezone GMT: -5	I'm tempted by this, but I have such a huge backlog of things to watch. Maybe it'll be this price or cheaper when Boxing Day rolls around again.

02-03-2016, 05:53 AM	#10
Kschreck Power Member Member since:Aug 2014 Trading Score:126 Timezone GMT: -5	Do we have any idea how the US version will be packaged yet? Trying to debate whether or should just order this or wait for the US version...

02-03-2016, 06:53 AM	#11
dlbb Active Member Member since:Dec 2014 4K collection:353 Blu-ray collection:4203 DVD collection:69 Timezone GMT: 0	Please post when that Network sale is. I still need to get a region free player, even though I have a # of region locked items already. I have the German Prisoner. Very curious to see how it holds up. Unsure on supplemental material. May have to investigate the UK one if crazy cheap price during Network sale if supplements are worth it.

02-03-2016, 06:51 PM	#13
Kschreck Power Member Member since:Aug 2014 Trading Score:126 Timezone GMT: -5	Are these the exact same discs that will be in the US release?

02-04-2016, 06:43 PM	#15
Kschreck Power Member Member since:Aug 2014 Trading Score:126 Timezone GMT: -5	Man I am on the fence about this. I would hate to buy this and find out the menus are in a different language or that the US release will be a lot different. I would think it would be the exact same discs but without confirmation I have to look at this as a gamble. I also wonder how the US version will be packed. Five separate seasons like the German release or the three cases like the UK release or something entirely different. Hmm...

02-04-2016, 08:20 PM	#16
dlbb Active Member Member since:Dec 2014 4K collection:353 Blu-ray collection:4203 DVD collection:69 Timezone GMT: 0	It came out in Germany first. Blu-rays of certain TV properties are more popular there. These things are released where they believe there is a market for them. Once they have been released in one market, it is easier to release in another market if they believe there is reason to do so.

02-05-2016, 06:29 PM	#18
Kschreck Power Member Member since:Aug 2014 Trading Score:126 Timezone GMT: -5	^ I agree with you sir. If the only difference is the packaging for like 1/4 the price then that's a heck of a deal. I took the plunge and ordered me a copy. The packaging from the pictures I've seen looked fined. At least they were not cardboard sleeves or spindels. lol Anyways thanks to everyone who has provided me with some feedback. I owned the DVD boxset but I am glad to upgrade to the Blu-Ray box set since this is one of my all-time favorite shows. It's got a very similar feel to The Librarians.

02-06-2016, 08:27 PM	#19
UUUUGGGGHHHH Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Feb 2011 Location:Metro Detroit Area 4K collection:145 Blu-ray collection:3030 DVD collection:154 Trading Score:128 Timezone GMT: -5	I just ordered this, Suits Season 4, Luther complete seasons 1-4, and The Tudors complete series from Amazon.co.uk. I was going to order The Killing (U.S.) complete series but I'm waiting for that to drop a little further.

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