X-Files Season sets - $24.97 each - Amazon.com

[draejr]

I just ordered season 8 & 9 for $24.97 each from Amazon.com. I did a quick search and saw most if not all the season (I believe they are in their new packaging) for $24.97 each.

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-Don

[Sweet Baby James]

Good catch. I also needed Seasons 8 & 9 to finish off the series, but I couldn't bring myself to pay big money for them since they were weaker seasons. For $50, now I can.:)

[draejr]

Agreed - that's what I was waiting for. These sets go for $36 at DDD.

[Christi P]

I saw some Buffy slim-packs on sale for $20 a season, and Tru Calling is 50% off. This might be a larger FOX sale

[Sweet Baby James]

I saw some Buffy slim-packs on sale for $20 a season, and Tru Calling is 50% off. This might be a larger FOX sale
This appears to be the case. The Angel sets are $29.97 each as are the Roswell and Millennium sets.:up:

[Big Worms]

Sweet! :up: It says release date of June 6 so they must be the new package. Time to place my order for 7,8, and 9.

Edit....Just placed my ordered. Thanks OP. $74.97 with shipping on all 3 is a great price and no taxes.

[Sweet Baby James]

Sweet! :up: It says release date of June 6 so they must be the new package. Time to place my order for 7,8, and 9.
It's definitely the thinpak version.:)

[utopianz14]

Great find, OP! Significantly cheaper than the Best Buy $30 off deal this week on the X-Files sets.

[historyavenger]

thanks op! i placed an order for a complete set of buffy

[animatedude]

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[bboisvert]

Ah... Murder One. Easily one of my favorite sci-fi shows.

[bboisvert]

lowenbotten -- you can find more details about X-Files seasons here (http://us.imdb.com).

[Liquid Death]

I'd say the show starts to pick up a lot in Season 2, with my favorite season either being 3 or 4.

[MEJHarrison]

That sucks. I saw that price after returning from Best Buy with the final three seasons.

[Artman]

Was thinking of just getting 7 this time around so this is perfect. Good eye OP!

[kdubby]

Alien Quadrilogy for $39.97..sold!

[IDrinkMolson]

Picked up seasons 2-9. Already had #1.

[stingermck]

Whew, had these in my hand at Best Buy today, glad I walked away! Thanks!!

[Sweet Baby James]

lowenbotten -- you can find more details about X-Files seasons here (http://us.imdb.com).



:lol:

[surfingelectrod]

I own the digipaks for Seasons 1 and 4, so I'll continue getting them that in that packaging. Thanks for the heads up, though.

[surfingelectrod]

I've only seen X-Files Season 1 and must admit that I found it a little boring. But I know the series is so popular. Does the show pick up the pace and get any better?

Season one did kind of suck. I haven't seen all of Season two, but three and four are great.

[joekun]

I personally thought season 1 was great! I didn't really think it picked up a whole lot from there, more that it just maintained the great quality for the next few seasons. I'm currently watching season 4.

Thanks OP, gonna order season 7 now.

[kingtopher]

That sucks. I saw that price after returning from Best Buy with the final three seasons.

Ugh, me too. Oh well, what's $15 anyway?

[jrutz]

It's not just X-Files, a lot of Fox shows are 50% off right now @ Amazon:

X-Files
Buffy
Angel
Space: Above and Beyond
Lone Gunmen

Jeremy

[MEJHarrison]

Ugh, me too. Oh well, what's $15 anyway?

I picked them up for my wife to give to my boys to give to me for Father's Day. So I'll let it be her headache. If she wants to save $15, she can deal with it. :D

[waylonsmithers]

figures that the one I need (season 6) is backordered 6-11 days. I still ordered it, that price is better than DDD's will be during their sale.

[critterdvd]

Thanks for the tip, just picked up seasons 4-9

[thedarktroll]

Thanks, I know. But I'm looking for some opinions here.

I could offer you an opinion, but I'd rather not get banned.

[Sweet Baby James]

I would advise anyone that's thinking about this deal to not sit on the fence. Amazon had a sale on some TV sets last week that lasted less than one day before they jacked the prices back up. So play it safe and get your orders in.:)

[Snowmaker]

Picked up seasons 2-9. Already had #1.

I still haven't watched my $14.99 season 1 I got from Fry's. No need to buy 2-9 just yet.

[edstein]

I've got 1 - 6 of the old set. I'd like the get 7 - 9 in the same packaging. Are the old sets marked down yet?

[Big Worms]

I've got 1 - 6 of the old set. I'd like the get 7 - 9 in the same packaging. Are the old sets marked down yet?
I think your best bet is going to be at BB for those. And that is YMMV on getting them lower price and the $30 off.

Amazon has them for $89.99 each.

[RavenTwo]

I had forgotten about this release. Beats BB's save $30 deal by a ways. Thanks OP!

[rockyct1]

I think your best bet is going to be at BB for those. And that is YMMV on getting them lower price and the $30 off.

Amazon has them for $89.99 each.

I think it is a very mild YMMV. My store has the old sets with a sticker price of $9x, but I did a price check and then rang up as $42 and while checking out, the $30 got auto discounted from the total. So, for me at least, they both ring up at $42, and is included with the discount.

[rawer]

Keep in mind that these new versions of the sets are sans bonus features and have fewer discs (for instance, Season 9 originally had seven discs, now it has five). Something to consider if you have seasons from the orginal release and are looking to complete the series.

Plus, don't forget about the spin-off "The Lone Gunmen". Wal-mart had that 3-disc set for $19.xx a few months back and might still be available at some locations.

[bboisvert]

Plus, don't forget about the spin-off "The Lone Gunmen". Wal-mart had that 3-disc set for $19.xx a few months back and might still be available at some locations.

The Lone Gunmen is part of this 50% off sale as well:

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[lmwong1977]

Thanks, I was just going to order them at Best Buy. SF's best buy doesnt have the old packaging anymore last I saw a few weeks ago, I think those disappeared once the new packaging for season 1-3 came out.

[J-Dubya]

Just a heads up that the X-Files movie is $5.99. I think it's always that price.

[bboisvert]

Just a heads up that the X-Files movie is $5.99. I think it's always that price.

And, for those new to the show, the movie takes place between Seasons 5 and 6.

[critterdvd]

And, for those new to the show, the movie takes place between Seasons 5 and 6.

This probably a stupid question, but I'm going to ask it anyway. I just finished season two and plan on starting season three this weekend, but the movie is playing at my local revial theater on Saturday night, and I'm wondering if I go and see it with only a season 1/2 knowledge will I understand what is going on? and more importantly will it give away major storylines from seasons 3-5?

Thanks!

[indianajmb]

This probably a stupid question, but I'm going to ask it anyway. I just finished season two and plan on starting season three this weekend, but the movie is playing at my local revial theater on Saturday night, and I'm wondering if I go and see it with only a season 1/2 knowledge will I understand what is going on? and more importantly will it give away major storylines from seasons 3-5?

Thanks!

The movie may make a little more sense but you already have the basic back story. It may even make you want to watch the seasons even more. I had only watched a few episodes when I saw the film and I really liked it and it made me watch season 6 and 7. Kinda stopped watching after Mulder left the show. Can anyone recommend seasons 8 and 9?

If you have the chance to see it on the big screen, don't pass it up.


By the way, if anyone who is reading knows, why am I a New Member if I have been a member for almost 5 years? I am guessing it is my lack of posting.

[indianajmb]

Season 8 and 9 were also discounted an additional 1.25 in the gold box offers. Too bad I could only use it on one of them.

[uhftv]

So the xfiles sets are completely without features?

Were there any on the old sets that were good enough for them to be preferable to the new ones?

I was hoping to use the bundle feature that amazon has but noticed they only use it for the older sets. So you can get new S1 and S2 for 24 each, or get new S1 and old S2 bundle for $114.96!! What a steal..

[SuperBatMan]

Man, it's a good thing I don't have a credit card. I would have ordered Buffy 2-5, and 7, and X-Files 4-9. $250 for all that. That's actually a monster deal.

[ENDContra]

So the new X-Files sets, are the discs with actual episodes the same, just minus the bonus discs, or what? Ive had season 1 of the original release for awhile and had a faulty disc 1 (I thought it just didnt agree with one player, but now it has issues in all players)...I hate going through the FOX replacement program, especially considering Ill end up having to exchange my original release for the new release, so I want to know if I could simply exchange the disc out of this set (and then hopefully find someone that will buy this and doesnt didnt mind this set has a faulty second episode :) ).

[MEJHarrison]

By the way, if anyone who is reading knows, why am I a New Member if I have been a member for almost 5 years? I am guessing it is my lack of posting.

Because you only have 12 posts in the past 5 1/2 years. :D

Your title is based on the number of posts you have.

So the xfiles sets are completely without features?

Nope. They dropped any discs that only contained bonus features. Any bonus features mixed in with the original episodes (commentaries, deleted scenes, cast lists and international clips) are still on the new sets.

Also because season six had the bonus features on the last disc with the final episodes, they've also been retained on the new set. The other seasons (1-5) had the bonus features entirely on their own discs.

I know that seasons 7 & 8 were like season 6. The bonus features were NOT on their own disc. I suspect that they may be complete on the new sets as well. But my last three sets are supposed to be for Father's Day so I can't open them and check. :(

Anyone care to pop in disc 6 of seasons 7 & 8 and see if they've included all the bonus material from the original releases?

[WOLFie]

So is this a bargain or is this the new prices? I really wanted the X-Files but dont want to jump right now if these are the new prices.

[stingermck]

Well they're regularly $42 at Best buy, so I'm going to say bargain definitely.

[Big Worms]

So is this a bargain or is this the new prices? I really wanted the X-Files but dont want to jump right now if these are the new prices.
Both. They dropped in price on June 6th. But Amazon has them even cheaper.

[edstein]

Are the $36 seasons 7, 8, and 9 sets at DDD the new package or the old?

[Sweet Baby James]

Are the $36 seasons 7, 8, and 9 sets at DDD the new package or the old?
They are the new thinpaks.

[critterdvd]

Even with the DDD discount, Amazon still blows them out of the water...

[critterdvd]

Plus, Amazon doesn't routinely and persistently attempt to scam its customers.

How does DDD 'attempt to scam its customers'?

[stingermck]

Has anyone had an order shipped? Ordered on the first day and still processing, and now all titles appear to be 6-11 day wait. Dvdtalk effect :)

[Highfire]

I received Season 3, 4, and 5 today with Amazon Prime.Season 2 is still out of stock at the moment.

[draejr]

Mine are listed as Shipping soon - should recieve them sometime next week.

[moocher]

Anyone care to pop in disc 6 of seasons 7 & 8 and see if they've included all the bonus material from the original releases?

Anyone know about this? I too am curious about S7, S8, and S9.

[stingermck]

My order of x-files 3-9 has shipped today! Between this and charmed 1-5 from DDD ill be busy next week :)

[GreenMonkey]

Anyone know about this? I too am curious about S7, S8, and S9.

From Amazon reviews (boldfacing mine):

Season 7:

This set comes with commentary tracks on "First Person Shooter by Chris Carter, Gillian Anderson on "All Things" and writer Vince Gilligan on "Je Sohaite". A couple of episodes have deleted scenes that you can integrate into the episode by going to the menu and activating it. There are also a number of international language clips as well but the last disc that featured the special effects featurettes and documentary are NOT included here as part of this set.



(Season 8)


The 8th season reduced cost set has commentary tracks on "Alone" by Frank Spotnitz and by Kim Manners on "Existence". There are also a couple of episodes with deleted scenes that you can watch restored to the respective episodes via the main menu. We also have more of those goofy international clips but all the extras on the seventh disc aren't included.





(Season 9)

The thinpak boxed set has all 19 episodes. Despite comments to the contrary some extras ARE included for this set including the commentary track for "Improbable" by Carter, writers Gilligan, John Shiban and Spotnitz on "Jump the Shark" and director Kim Manners on "The Truth". Deleted scenes are also included for episodes and can be reintegrated through the main menu (a small X will appear in the corner noting which are deleted scenes). The shows are presented in anamorphic widescreen with exceptional transfers. During some of the darker scenes in a couple of episodes the transfer turns murky for a brief period of time but that's few and far between. The Dolby Digital Surround tracks are nicely used to create atmosphere and add to the tension for the best episodes.

What's missing? The documentary on the making of "The Truth", the deleted scenes that were grouped together on the last discs, the profiles, featurettes and the DVD-ROM game "The Truth".




Thanks to the dude on Amazon putting useful reviews in.

I'm still scrounging for the big box sets as I don't want to miss the special features. I didn't get to BB early enough this week...the big box S7&9 were sold out, although they were there last week :(...I need to do a 20 mile drive to another city to the other BB that has S7 big-box. Dunno what to do about S9 yet. :(

[HE Pennypacker]

These sets are $24.91 at Overstock.

[brooke789]

Even with the DDD discount, Amazon still blows them out of the water...
In case folks haven't checked DDD today or been keeping up with the sale thread, these are now 22.28 at DDD after the 20 percent discount.

[THX7966]

In case folks haven't checked DDD today or been keeping up with the sale thread, these are now 22.28 at DDD after the 20 percent discount.

Yep, DDD just lowered their prices. Glad I waited to pull the trigger. All nine seasons for $200.52... and they're in-stock!

[sailor_moon]

Yep, DDD just lowered their prices. Glad I waited to pull the trigger. All nine seasons for $200.52... and they're in-stock!

Season 5 is $36.59 for some reason. Hmm, that's one I need too. Hopefully it gets changed like the rest.

[indianajmb]

In case folks haven't checked DDD today or been keeping up with the sale thread, these are now 22.28 at DDD after the 20 percent discount.

son of a *****,
4,5,6 arrived from amazon yesterday.
7,8,9 look so tempting.

[Zwerchfell]

I was able to cancel my Amazon order and picked them up at DDD :)

[boss429]

I just received sets 7-9 from Amazon, and I am extremely happy with giving them a couple of extra dollars over DDD. These sets arrived quickly and in absolute perfect shape... not a single dent! I do order from DDD... just did during this recent sale, but I would never order a snapper case, any disc with a slip cover, or a digipack from them because they always look like they were dragged behind the postal truck before they arrived.

[Artman]

I just received sets 7-9 from Amazon, and I am extremely happy with giving them a couple of extra dollars over DDD.

My line of thinking exactly... DDD's great, but the low price does get offset by slow shipping and (often) banged up goods. Amazon's standard (free) shipping takes two days for me.

[moocher]

My line of thinking exactly... DDD's great, but the low price does get offset by slow shipping and (often) banged up goods. Amazon's standard (free) shipping takes two days for me.

Agreed. Just consider that your extra couple of bucks paid for expedited shipping and insurance against damage. Still not a bad deal if you ask me.

[Novasonic]

Sorry if this was mentioned already, but does anybody know if they'll release a mega-boxset with these like the buffy chosen collection? I may as well just wait for that.

[benh911]

Anyone think they'll end up lowering the price on the mythology volumes they have out? It's kind of crazy that they're now selling for more than the whole seasons are.

[hiccup]

Any idea how long this lasts? If this goes for a few more weeks I may just finish off the series and pick up 7-9 through amazon after the DDD sale.

[Zwerchfell]

I just received sets 7-9 from Amazon, and I am extremely happy with giving them a couple of extra dollars over DDD. These sets arrived quickly and in absolute perfect shape... not a single dent! I do order from DDD... just did during this recent sale, but I would never order a snapper case, any disc with a slip cover, or a digipack from them because they always look like they were dragged behind the postal truck before they arrived.

I can't disagree with the faster shipping ;) but I never had any issues with the quality of the DVD packaging etc and I order a lot from DDD. Maybe I was just lucky.

[John*D]

I can't disagree with the faster shipping ;) but I never had any issues with the quality of the DVD packaging etc and I order a lot from DDD. Maybe I was just lucky.

The free shipping being MEDIA MAIL means its longer in the system which can lead to trouble (dents/loose discs/cracks in packaging, and there is the fact that they only use craft paper to cushion the dvds in the boxes...

I really prefer AMAZON's use of shrinkwrapping the order to a piece of cardboard and then glueing that cardboard to the box to secure everything.

Just my experience from both Retailers. DDD is great, I just wish they would do something about the packaging of orders. That's all.

[THX7966]

I really prefer AMAZON's use of shrinkwrapping the order to a piece of cardboard and then glueing that cardboard to the box to secure everything.

Just my experience from both Retailers. DDD is great, I just wish they would do something about the packaging of orders. That's all.

Amazon doesn't do this all the time. I've had packages where all they did was put that air cushion stuff on top, letting the DVDs slide from side to side.

[davron]

DDD sale comes to 22.28 each thinpack vs 24.97 for Amazon thats 2.69 each your saving by buying them @ DDD.

[paranoia]

Angel series
I'm waiting for a mega set for Angel.
I see a UK version of it on EBay.

[CodeRed10]

Amazon doesn't do this all the time. I've had packages where all they did was put that air cushion stuff on top, letting the DVDs slide from side to side.

Ever package I get from Amazon is packaged different. As of late it hasn't been good. Even the box sizes have been way off. Got a few cds and it was in this huge box with only air cushions!