Amadeus: Special Edition
American in Paris, An
Around the World in 80 Days: Special Edition
Ben Hur
Broadway Melody of 1929
Casablanca: Special Edition
Chariots of Fire: Special Edition
Driving Miss Daisy: Special Edition
Gigi
Gone with the Wind: Four-Disc Collector's Ed.
Grand Hotel
Great Ziegfeld
Life of Emile Zola, The
Mrs. Miniver
Mutiny on the Bounty
My Fair Lady: Special Edition
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest: Special Ed.
Unforgiven: Special Edition
Too bad there's no STL anymore to make the deal a bit better. I have most of these anyway, but thought someone might want to take Amazon up on this. Comes out to about $7.78 per title (some are 2-disc editions, and Gone with the Wind is 4 discs).
LASERMOVIES
01-27-05, 06:09 PM
Wonder if that is the correct price since Amazon will most likely cancel all orders if they discover it was mispriced. I have no interest since I already own all titles but three on the list, otherwise it looks like a good deal. If anyone has an A9 discount available on their Amazon account it would help lower the cost a bit.
g
01-27-05, 06:51 PM
I think I saw this at bn.com for 159.98
Cameron
01-27-05, 08:25 PM
great deal...to bad i have half those titles...does it come in a real box, or just packed together at a low price
PopcornTreeCt
01-28-05, 11:15 AM
I own 8 of the titles. Pretty good deal, however, Warner Brothers will be more than likely upgrading a few of those titles. An American In Paris and Gigi are almost guaranteed to be re-released in 2-disc sets.
IDrinkMolson
01-28-05, 03:27 PM
Well, since I collect Best Pics DVD's, I'm going for this. I have 3 of them (Gone with the Wind; Casablanca; Unforgiven), I'll have to get rid of. This will make 33 of 76.
Thanks jmj
natevines
01-28-05, 03:28 PM
Seen 'em most, but only have 3. Had I the money, I'd buy this easily.
eau
01-28-05, 04:52 PM
It's a steal considering $7.78 per title on average. Gone with the Wind by itelf costs nearly $30 and the rest of the Warner's 2-discers cost around $18 each. So it's a very, very good deal.
Too bad I already have 8 titles out of the 18.
jmj713
01-30-05, 03:24 PM
You're welcome, Molson. I knew most of us serious collectors had at least some of these, but the deal is indeed a good one, especially if you only have a few, or none at all.
LasVegasMichael
01-30-05, 04:31 PM
I've got 3 as well (Around the World in 80 Days, Casablanca, and GWTW), but am still seriously considering this.
dvdphilic
02-01-05, 12:47 AM
Can anybody predict if all the DVDs are sealed individually and then wrapped together?
abintra
02-01-05, 01:58 AM
Can anybody predict if all the DVDs are sealed individually and then wrapped together?
Not sure if there would be a way to tell. Maybe writing Warner or Amazon might get a response though Amazon CSR's probably don't have any info outside of what is on the site.
Since they don't appear to be housed in any collection type box they are just packaged like they would be if one purchased all individually.
RATRUNICK
02-01-05, 08:44 AM
If someone DOES want to do this and already has a couple of the titles, let me know... some of the more common movies on there I'm actually missing. (Gone with the Wind, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Unforgiven). I'd be up to split an order if someone wants to... the price-per-film in this deal is really good, and I wouldn't mind picking a few of those up.
Not only that, but you probably have to pay a 1% conversion charge on your CC.
Plus, if you use the Pi/2 Discount, your price will be about $137.79 at Amazon.com.
orangerory
02-02-05, 12:01 AM
They have smaller sets with less of the movies if you own a bunch though it looks like its not as good of a deal ($58.48):
Best Picture Oscar Collection - Drama (Amadeus/Casablanca Special Edition/Driving Miss Daisy/The Life of Emile Zola/Mrs. Miniver) (2005)
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0006V6TOE/ref=pd_sbs_d_2/002-7479752-0195203?v=glance&s=dvd
Best Picture Oscar Collection - Adventures (Ben-Hur / Around the World in 80 Days / One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest / Mutiny on the Bounty / Unforgiven)
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0006V6TOY/ref=pd_sbs_d_3/002-7479752-0195203?v=glance&s=dvd
Best Picture Oscar Collection - Musicals (My Fair Lady Special Edition / An American in Paris / The Broadway Melody of 1929 / Gigi / The Great Ziegfeld)
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0006V6TO4/ref=pd_sbs_d_4/002-7479752-0195203?v=glance&s=dvd
BabiG
02-02-05, 01:44 AM
If they did a "Best Picture Oscar Collection - Comedies", I'm sure everyone could afford that.
LASERMOVIES
02-02-05, 02:06 AM
They have smaller sets with less of the movies if you own a bunch though it looks like its not as good of a deal ($58.48):
Best Picture Oscar Collection - Drama (Amadeus/Casablanca Special Edition/Driving Miss Daisy/The Life of Emile Zola/Mrs. Miniver) (2005)
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0006V6TOE/ref=pd_sbs_d_2/002-7479752-0195203?v=glance&s=dvd
Best Picture Oscar Collection - Adventures (Ben-Hur / Around the World in 80 Days / One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest / Mutiny on the Bounty / Unforgiven)
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0006V6TOY/ref=pd_sbs_d_3/002-7479752-0195203?v=glance&s=dvd
Best Picture Oscar Collection - Musicals (My Fair Lady Special Edition / An American in Paris / The Broadway Melody of 1929 / Gigi / The Great Ziegfeld)
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0006V6TO4/ref=pd_sbs_d_4/002-7479752-0195203?v=glance&s=dvd
It would probably be better to get these individually through Columbia House since they have most if not all of the titles available on their web site.
jhiter24
02-02-05, 03:37 AM
very useful........thx
smeehrrr
02-02-05, 04:24 AM
For dv2 members, it looks like dv2.com has this for $120 shipped. Plus you'd get $10 in funcash for that. Pretty good deal there.
I'm not 100% certain that this is the same collection, though, since there's no picture and no UPC listed. The odds of Warner putting out two 28 disc collections called "Best Picture Oscar Collection" would seem to be pretty slim, though.
raining_helper
02-08-05, 02:08 AM
I ordered this set, but now I am concerned. The smaller box sets do not include the 2 disc versions of Unforgiven, One Flew or Amadeus. I know this because I held these sets in my hands today and they included just regular snapper single discs for those titles. The 2-disc versions are the ones i must have ... has anyone seen this set yet ... and does it for sure include 28 discs?
Thanks.
Dabaomb
02-08-05, 02:10 AM
I ordered this set, but now I am concerned. The smaller box sets do not include the 2 disc versions of Unforgiven, One Flew or Amadeus. I know this because I held these sets in my hands today and they included just regular snapper single discs for those titles. The 2-disc versions are the ones i must have ... has anyone seen this set yet ... and does it for sure include 28 discs?
Thanks.
the picture seems to indicate the correct versions. If they send you the single disc versions, then you should be able to send it back to them on their dime.
IDrinkMolson
02-08-05, 09:04 PM
Price is up to $149.99.
I would have thought it would have shipped today, but I haven't received notification yet.
DeltaSigChi4
02-09-05, 03:30 AM
Alright, first time running across this thread. At 150$, they're at 8 + for each film (which isn't bad at all). Is there anywhere else (STATESIDE) that is offering this set at a better price?
Note: I say stateside b/c I've never ordered from dvdsoon and for a difference of 5$, I'd rather have a hassle-free transaction than to order from a non-stateside vendor.
Dabaomb
02-09-05, 07:43 AM
Availability: This title usually ships within 1 to 2 months. Please note that special order titles occasionally go out of print, or studios run out of stock. We will notify you if we are unable to obtain this title.
I ordered on 2/3/05 and my info is:
Shipping estimate: February 15, 2005
Delivery estimate: February 17, 2005 - February 18, 2005
I called Amazon and they told me that Warner probably got more orders for this than they expected so they have to make more of them and that's why it's taking so long.
illennium
02-09-05, 09:56 AM
You can get this from Columbia House for about $20 (pro-rated).
New Rambler
02-09-05, 06:02 PM
You can get this from Columbia House for about $20 (pro-rated).
How? One of those item number order tricks for the TV dvd club?
ScottsDvds
02-09-05, 06:20 PM
How? One of those item number order tricks for the TV dvd club?
I placed an order with Columbia House TV club (2 for $9.95, buy two).
dvdphilic
02-10-05, 01:49 AM
Amazon just raised another $10 on this pack. It's now $159.98. Price's gone from $140 to $160 in only 48 hours. How disappointing!
I have ordered this pack from Columbia House DV2 for $119.95.
If the Columbia House DV2's pack is identical to Amazon's pack, then DV2 is the best deal.
It's strange DDD doesn't carry this pack.
I'm still wondering if any DVDtalker actually has seen this pack. If somebody has, please feed us some details.
bigjim25
02-10-05, 11:27 AM
I placed an order with Columbia House TV club (2 for $9.95, buy two).
Me too. Mine just shipped yesterday along with CSI Season 4. 2 sets for $9.95 is not bad :up:
DeltaSigChi4
02-10-05, 12:51 PM
Amazon just raised another $10 on this pack. It's now $159.98. Price's gone from $140 to $160 in only 48 hours. How disappointing!
I have ordered this pack from Columbia House DV2 for $119.95.
If the Columbia House DV2's pack is identical to Amazon's pack, then DV2 is the best deal.
Sounds like Dv2 is the best deal. I tried signing up on their website, but it doesn't want to accept my info (I live on a Military base, and this happens often). They make mention of a "toll free customer service 800 number" but they don't state what that number is ... does anyone who is already a member have that number on hand? Mahalo
dvdphilic
02-10-05, 04:09 PM
OK some of you guys have used CH TV club to get this set cheap. I just don't know how to find it. Did you guys get it when you signed up for the club or you have another way to do it?
Is this the correct link? http://go.columbiahouse.com/cache/product.do?group=TV&ql=CWFbG&dk=HDF&club=3&mode=QJR&forceCheckout=true&language=en&&cache=true&v=288
ScottsDvds
02-10-05, 04:34 PM
OK some of you guys have used CH TV club to get this set cheap. I just don't know how to find it. Did you guys get it when you signed up for the club or you have another way to do it?
Is this the correct link? http://go.columbiahouse.com/cache/product.do?group=TV&ql=CWFbG&dk=HDF&club=3&mode=QJR&forceCheckout=true&language=en&&cache=true&v=288
Go through the thread about the TV club and it has the link(you have to manually enter the numbers). Page 5, I think. The order number is towards the end of the thread.
k_lodge
02-10-05, 05:06 PM
I saw the three Best Picture Collections at Sams CLub today for $43.xx
raining_helper
02-11-05, 08:15 PM
Bad news ... had this set in my hand today ... it only includes the single-disc versions of One Flew, Amadeus, and Unforgiven.
It is not in a box, but is shrinkwrapped all together - but the seprate movies are not shrinkwrapped individually.
Has anyone else seen/received the set yet? I assume that it will be the same from all vendors?
abintra
02-11-05, 08:39 PM
Based on the description they are selling it under, it would appear you have a case to complain regarding receiving those versions. The site clearly states which editions one should expect.
g
02-11-05, 08:52 PM
barnes had it showing the 2 disk versions as well. I think amazon will be footing the bill for a lot of returns.
ScottsDvds
02-11-05, 11:51 PM
Bad news ... had this set in my hand today ... it only includes the single-disc versions of One Flew, Amadeus, and Unforgiven.
It is not in a box, but is shrinkwrapped all together - but the seprate movies are not shrinkwrapped individually.
Has anyone else seen/received the set yet? I assume that it will be the same from all vendors?
Not good... :(
bigjim25
02-12-05, 11:14 AM
Bad news ... had this set in my hand today ... it only includes the single-disc versions of One Flew, Amadeus, and Unforgiven.
It is not in a box, but is shrinkwrapped all together - but the seprate movies are not shrinkwrapped individually.
Glad I didn't have but $64.15 in this, CSI S4, and the ones below then :D
I fulfilled my TV Club account with these:
Runaway Jury $6.26
The Outlaw Josey Wales Free
Schindler's List $6.26
Predator Collector's Edition $6.26
Forrest Gump Free
Murphy Brown: The Complete First Season $15.21
Full House: The Complete First Season $20.21
Subtotal $54.20
Shipping & Processing Free
Tax Free
Total $54.20
namlook
02-12-05, 10:07 PM
One of the sellers on amazon is selling this same set for $250! What the...??!! How can they possibly hope to sell any?
critterdvd
02-12-05, 11:43 PM
nice collection, but hard to drop that much at one time...
excom101
02-13-05, 09:44 AM
Bad news ... had this set in my hand today ... it only includes the single-disc versions of One Flew, Amadeus, and Unforgiven.
It is not in a box, but is shrinkwrapped all together - but the seprate movies are not shrinkwrapped individually.
Has anyone else seen/received the set yet? I assume that it will be the same from all vendors?
Could you be more clear about where you had this set in your hand? Was it an order from Amazon or BN? Your post makes it sound as though it may not have been.
That said, I don't know if it'll make a difference-- but the picture (provided by WB, I presume as it is copywritten by them...) clearly contains at least the 2-disc versions of Unforgiven and Amadeus. I can't see OFOTCN in the picture.
raining_helper
02-13-05, 10:06 AM
Could you be more clear about where you had this set in your hand? Was it an order from Amazon or BN? Your post makes it sound as though it may not have been.
I have it on hold at an HMV location in Canada. What I need to know is if the set shipped from Amazon is the same as the one I've seen? It should be - but I can still cross my fingers that there is a set out there with the 2-disc editions as well.
excom101
02-13-05, 11:21 AM
I have it on hold at an HMV location in Canada. What I need to know is if the set shipped from Amazon is the same as the one I've seen? It should be - but I can still cross my fingers that there is a set out there with the 2-disc editions as well.
Well... if no one else posts first, I'll let you know as soon as I receive mine-- though it may be about a week before I've got it.
bigjim25
02-14-05, 04:15 PM
I got mine from Columbia House and it had the 2 disc Amadeus & Unforgiven but it only had 1 disc Casablanca & One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest still good deal for me though.
ScottsDvds
02-14-05, 04:42 PM
I got mine from Columbia House and it had the 2 disc Amadeus & Unforgiven but it only had 1 disc Casablanca & One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest still good deal for me though.
What version of Gone With The Wind was included?
dvdphilic
02-14-05, 04:43 PM
I got mine from Columbia House and it had the 2 disc Amadeus & Unforgiven but it only had 1 disc Casablanca & One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest still good deal for me though.
Could you tell us if the DVDs in your CH pack are sealed individually?
Vermiknid
02-14-05, 08:14 PM
I got my set today from Amazon and it had all the special editions promised except One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest and Casablanca -- they were single disc only, when their ad specifies the special 2-disc editions -- I let them know and they are sending me a replacement set -- hopefully it will be sorted out soon.
And yes, they are not shrink wrapped individually -- only as a whole -- but most of them have the security labels on them.
bigjim25
02-15-05, 11:22 AM
What version of Gone With The Wind was included?4 disc set
Could you tell us if the DVDs in your CH pack are sealed individually?They are not shrink wrapped individually but most do have security labels on them.
ScottsDvds
02-15-05, 01:55 PM
4 disc set.
Sweet. Thank you.
IDrinkMolson
02-15-05, 01:58 PM
Just received shipped confirmation from Amazon.
IDrinkMolson
02-16-05, 12:52 PM
I got my set today from Amazon and it had all the special editions promised except One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest and Casablanca -- they were single disc only, when their ad specifies the special 2-disc editions -- I let them know and they are sending me a replacement set -- hopefully it will be sorted out soon.
And yes, they are not shrink wrapped individually -- only as a whole -- but most of them have the security labels on them.
Same here. I called, and she was willing to send out just the replacement discs. But, ended up sending the whole set. I'm thinking it's going to be the same set again. She even said, to give them a call when I receive the 2nd set, and let them know if there are any problems and they can send out just the replacements.
Oops. Hold on. Just received order confirmation for the two 2 disc sets (Casablanca & Cuckoo's Nest) as being shipped!! That will be awesome!
OK, now I got a cancellation notice for the two 2 disc dvds. And a ship confirmation that the whole set shipped...
ScottsDvds
02-16-05, 04:57 PM
I finally received my set from Columbia House, I'm happy with it. I might write and see if they'll replace the two non special editions. If not, no big deal.
abintra
02-16-05, 11:42 PM
Does the Warner Bros. site list this set anywhere and describe what it is actually supposed to come with?
Vermiknid
02-17-05, 07:30 PM
Okay -- so I received my SECOND set from Amazon and it's exactly the same. Only the single disc versions of Cuckoo's Nest and Casablanca. Grr.
I called them and this time they said tough luck. Either ship it all back and get a refund or keep it as is -- but they did give me a 20% refund, which actually was fine with me.
Obviously, Warner's is trying to be sneaky and get rid of overstock.
IDrinkMolson
02-26-05, 01:23 PM
Okay -- so I received my SECOND set from Amazon and it's exactly the same. Only the single disc versions of Cuckoo's Nest and Casablanca. Grr.
I called them and this time they said tough luck. Either ship it all back and get a refund or keep it as is -- but they did give me a 20% refund, which actually was fine with me.
Obviously, Warner's is trying to be sneaky and get rid of overstock.
Looks like they changed this to special editions now. I'm on hold with them. It's not going well. I waited too long to call back. AAarrrgh.
IDrinkMolson
02-26-05, 01:33 PM
Looks like, they are going to send me the 2 2-discs now. We'll see. I got an order confirmation.
abintra
02-26-05, 06:17 PM
Has anyone tried to contact WB to see what they say?
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