Some preorders discounted more than usual on Amazon (merged)

[suomynona]

Enjoy (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00005JNTX/dvdtalk/) :)

[QuanTum]

That link needs to be DVDTALKIFIED.

[MovieExchange]

47% sounds nice, but when you take into account that no one will be charging $29.99 even after the release week sale, it's not as impressive :-) That's the one thing that annoys me about Amazon, the % discounts look great until you realize that it's a % off of a price that almost no one charges.

BestBuy.com lists the release week sale price at $18.99 at the moment, so the Amazon price is still pretty good if you can swing the free shipping.

[cupon]

Thanks, but I'll wait for the souped up version that'll be released near the end of the year.

[Sweet Baby James]

47% sounds nice, but when you take into account that no one will be charging $29.99 even after the release week sale, it's not as impressive :-) That's the one thing that annoys me about Amazon, the % discounts look great until you realize that it's a % off of a price that almost no one charges.

BestBuy.com lists the release week sale price at $18.99 at the moment, so the Amazon price is still pretty good if you can swing the free shipping.Agreed. I would be surprised if none of the big boys(Best Buy, Circuit City, Wal-Mart, Target, etc) doesn't have this on sale for $14.99. I know that FYE/Coconuts has a $5 rebate for this title. I appreciate the info though-it would be a good title to buy at Amazon if you need to push another order over the $25 free shipping threshold.:)

[dfriedland]

Don't forget that this is going to be a madatroy rebuy when the other version comes out... But for $14.99, I'll pick this up to hold me over

[Michael Corvin]

Didn't know they had already planned a double dip. Thanks for the info. I'll be waiting.

[Big Worms]

Also if you buy this version, there are 4 different covers so going online does not let you choose which one you want.

[BigPete]

I'd burn some GCs on this if only there was a 2nd equally worthwhile purchase to get me over $25.

[gjamesm]

I'd burn some GCs on this if only there was a 2nd equally worthwhile purchase to get me over $25.


http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000A3DFV8/ref=ord_cart_shr/102-0025754-9648971?%5Fencoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance

[Dabaomb]

I'd burn some GCs on this if only there was a 2nd equally worthwhile purchase to get me over $25.

it looks like Amazon.com is pricing a few pre-orders at $15.99:
Alexander
Family Guy: Stewie Griffin Story
Krull SE
Monster-In-Law
Sahara
XXX: State of the Union

DVD Price Search (http://www.dvdpricesearch.com/)

[runner001]

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000A3DFV8/ref=ord_cart_shr/102-0025754-9648971?%5Fencoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance

is this any different than the first three seasons that i already own? in other words, is this just a collection of certain episodes put together? or is this a brand new movie/show?

[Groucho]

Thanks, but I'll wait for the souped up version that'll be released near the end of the year.:lol:

Don't hold your breath.

[yellowbedwetter]

is this any different than the first three seasons that i already own? in other words, is this just a collection of certain episodes put together? or is this a brand new movie/show?

its an all new straight to DVD movie, but odds are it'll be split into 3 episodes and aired on television somewhere down the line.

[runner001]

thanks, bedwetter

[dfriedland]

Check out what's on the double dip:

http://dvd.ign.com/articles/600/600858p1.html

But like I said, I'll be getting the 1st version to hold me over.....

[Snowmaker]

Check out what's on the double dip:

http://dvd.ign.com/articles/600/600858p1.html

But like I said, I'll be getting the 1st version to hold me over.....

Reading that, it sounds like that's going to be the initial release that has all that. I see no mention of a second DVD version.

[profbobo]

Reading that, it sounds like that's going to be the initial release that has all that. I see no mention of a second DVD version.
It's the same thing as the Klll Bill SE's ... it's planned, and both directors talked about them, but the first discs are VERY bare bones. I'm guessing the SE won't be out for a long time, so I might consider picking the initial release up.

Edit: http://dvd.ign.com/articles/630/630476p1.html

[dadaluholla]

Yeah I'll be buying this Sin City at my local Wal-Mart on the first day...probably for slightly less than 15.99.

[jmj713]

Got an email today from Amazon that my Cinderella: Platinum Edition was reduced in price. It's now $16.99. Same with Crash (2005). There are more in this thread: http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=430713 - would be nice to compile a complete list of these "abnormal" discounts.

[andicus]

Are you saying that you pre-ordered it, and since they reduced the price, they're now giving it to you for the lower price? I'm curious because amazon.ca has never done that. It would be nice to not have to always check the price and then possibly cancel and re-order if it's cheaper.

[bboisvert]

Polar Express is also 47% off.
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow is $8.33 (72% off) -- this one looks like it may be a discount in advance of a price drop.

[guessed]

Are you saying that you pre-ordered it, and since they reduced the price, they're now giving it to you for the lower price? I'm curious because amazon.ca has never done that. It would be nice to not have to always check the price and then possibly cancel and re-order if it's cheaper.

Whenever they have lowered prices on items I've ordered, I've had to call in for an adjustment. However, in this case, there is a notice on the item page:

We have recently lowered the price of this title. If you have already pre-ordered it, you will be charged the lower price when the item ships.

[ernestrp]

I wonder why Amazon has not listed the I love Lucy, seasons 1 through 5 box set that comes out in less than a month. Just wondering, I emailed them about a week ago about it.

[jmj713]

Thanks for The Polar Express heads-up! Preordering now.

[Big Worms]

Robots is $15.98
Toy Story 10th Anniversary $16.98

[animatedude]

i've noticed this recently...really smart move from amazon.com

[jmj713]

Cinderella and Crash both went further down one cent in price :)

[critterdvd]

I remember not buying "Kill Bill" when they where originally released, in order to what for the MEGA-DELUXE whatever they where calling it... But now 18 months later, no special edition. I'll be buying this at walmart for the normal $13.xx

[coreynyc]

For the person who asked about Family Guy, this is a new/original direct-to-DVD movie. Not TV show episodes.

[MvRojo]

For the person who asked about Family Guy, this is a new/original direct-to-DVD movie. Not TV show episodes.

I think it is going to be aired as three episodes, but it will be a censored version. The DVD version will be full of four-letter words.

[jmj713]

Both Alexander editions are $15.98. I preordered them both for a little for $30 bucks. Good deal.

[TimeandTide]

I remember not buying "Kill Bill" when they where originally released, in order to what for the MEGA-DELUXE whatever they where calling it... But now 18 months later, no special edition. I'll be buying this at walmart for the normal $13.xx

FYI, CC and BB (and even Target at one point) were selling KB's vol. 1 and 2 for about $10 apiece. I'm waiting for the Mega-Deluxe set myself, but if you can't resist the current discs, wait for the $10 sales.

[schbee]

The new Fox Film Noir House of Bamboo, The Street with No Name, Nightmare alley all 50% of $7.49. I really like Amazons prices lately.

[schbee]

Star Wars, Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (Widescreen Edition) (2005)


List Price: $29.98
Price: $15.98

[cupon]

Star Wars, Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (Widescreen Edition) (2005)


List Price: $29.98
Price: $15.98
I guarantee you B&M's will have it for $14.99 on release day.

[guessed]

I guarantee you B&M's will have it for $14.99 on release day.


You are most likely correct, but if one's tax rate is 6.6% or greater, then it would be cheaper to get it from Amazon to avoid the sales tax (assuming one's order total was $25 or more to qualify for free shipping). Not really enough difference to quibble over one way or the other, though.

[Darknite39]

I've purchased the last two SW flicks for ten bucks each and am expecting a similar deal this time around.

[cupon]

Love Me If You Dare is $10.49. It's pre-order date is August 9th.

[jmj713]

I'm hoping for the Star Wars prequels to be sold in a boxset similar to the original Star Wars. I don't want to buy them separately.

[schbee]

You are most likely correct, but if one's tax rate is 6.6% or greater, then it would be cheaper to get it from Amazon to avoid the sales tax (assuming one's order total was $25 or more to qualify for free shipping). Not really enough difference to quibble over one way or the other, though.


I agree plus if you figure in the A9 discount and the 3% off using your Amazon Card you get an even better deal.

[ruk]

titanic 3 disc - 20.99

[ChefWinduAZ]

I'm hoping for the Star Wars prequels to be sold in a boxset similar to the original Star Wars. I don't want to buy them separately.

That's exactly what I am hoping for.

[garmonbozia]

anybody find any other cheap preorders on amazon lately?
i am looking for something to add to the "Lost" book to get free shipping.

[dx23]

Batman Begins Deluxe Edition = $15.98 (48% off)
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000AU9UYM/qid=1124209734/sr=1-59/ref=sr_1_59/102-3365965-3035331?v=glance&s=dvd

Pretty cheap for a deluxe adition and it is almost the same price as the regular edition.

[mekeez]

Batman Begins Deluxe Edition = $15.98 (48% off)
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000AU9UYM/dvdtalk/qid=1124209734/sr=1-59/ref=sr_1_59/102-3365965-3035331?v=glance&s=dvd

Pretty cheap for a deluxe adition and it is almost the same price as the regular edition.

Excellent. Thanks.

[Classic Films]

Using DVD Price Search Power Search here is a list of Fox DVDs that are 40% off or more and cheapest at Amazon

300 Spartans, The Action / Adventure Fox $7.49 $7.49 Check Prices
Affair To Remember: Special Edition Drama Fox $7.49 $7.49 Check Prices
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Ferngully: The Last Rainforest Animation Fox $5.92 $5.99 Check Prices
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Garfield: The Movie Comedy Fox $9.99 $9.99 Check Prices
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Sink The Bismarck! Action / Adventure Fox $7.49 $7.49 Check Prices
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Sleeping With The Enemy Drama Fox $7.49 $7.49 Check Prices
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Street With No Name Drama Fox $7.49 $7.49 Check Prices
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Thirteen Drama Fox $7.49 $7.49 Check Prices
Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines, or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 hours 11 minutes (1965) Comedy Fox $7.49 $7.49 Check Prices
Thumbelina (Fox) Animation Fox $5.92 $5.99 Check Prices
Titan A.E. Sci-Fi / Fantasy Fox $5.92 $5.99 Check Prices
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