My local Big Lots just put out a shipment of the usual $4.99 selection - The Aviator, Slums of Beverly Hills, Constantine and a shelf full of Pilates. Mixed in were some pre Monty Python series 2 disk sets for $2.99.
At Last the 1948 Show - which teamed up Graham Chapman and John Cleese prior to Python. Also starring Marty Feldman, Aimi MacDonald and Tim Brooke-Taylor. The 2 disk set contains the 5 episodes of the 1967 series.
DO Not Adjust Your Set - which brings Eric Idle, Michael Palin and Terry Jones together prior to Python. Also starring David Jason, Denise Coffey and Neil Innes (and the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah band). Plus amination by Terry Gilliam. The 2 disk set contains 9 episodes of the 1967 series.
YMMV as only one of the three Big Lot's close by had these displayed.
Joe Molotov
09-12-06, 10:17 PM
Nice, I'll go check it out tomorrow.
kenbenobi
09-13-06, 01:04 AM
My local Big Lots just put out a shipment of the usual $4.99 selection - The Aviator, Slums of Beverly Hills, Constantine and a shelf full of Pilates. Mixed in were some pre Monty Python series 2 disk sets for $2.99.
At Last the 1948 Show - which teamed up Graham Chapman and John Cleese prior to Python. Also starring Marty Feldman, Aimi MacDonald and Tim Brooke-Taylor. The 2 disk set contains the 5 episodes of the 1967 series.
DO Not Adjust Your Set - which brings Eric Idle, Michael Palin and Terry Jones together prior to Python. Also starring David Jason, Denise Coffey and Neil Innes (and the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah band). Plus amination by Terry Gilliam. The 2 disk set contains 9 episodes of the 1967 series.
YMMV as only one of the three Big Lot's close by had these displayed.Holy cow! Great price! I've never seen them anywhere but Suncoast, and they are $30 there! I'll look for these tomorrow...
FangsFirst
09-13-06, 01:21 AM
Wow...I'll have to find a big lots...!
Alan Smithee
09-13-06, 07:12 PM
Didn't see those, but I got Clifford's Really Big Movie for $4.99, proving I'll buy almost anything! It's only 79 minutes long though so it can't be a really big movie, I think I'll sue someone for false advertising ;)
muttonhead
09-13-06, 07:39 PM
Rats! Just a bunch (and I mean A BUNCH) of Danielle Steel titles new at my local!
elektrohog
09-13-06, 08:39 PM
Rats! Just a bunch (and I mean A BUNCH) of Danielle Steel titles new at my local!
even worse in upstate ny...big lots of vhs tapes! yikes
and maybe 5 dvds...
THE KID STAYS IN THE PICTURE for $4.99 was about the coolest thing i saw and i almost bought it again just to hear robert evans shit-talk ali mcgraw.
jimbeam
09-13-06, 09:39 PM
Thanks! 1948 Show has been on my list for a while.
Joe Molotov
09-13-06, 09:53 PM
Rats! Just a bunch (and I mean A BUNCH) of Danielle Steel titles new at my local!
Ha, same here. Probably about 200+. A couple of copies of The Aviator and Constantine too, but none of the good stuff.
JiM T
09-14-06, 02:42 AM
Thanks, got 'em! 1948 Show's 1st disc had come loose, so I hope it's all right. Not many copies to had!
Brent L
09-19-06, 09:20 PM
I went to Big Lots just now, just blowing time for a while, to check out their DVDs. I picked up the two disc sets of At Last the 1948 Show and Do Not Adjust Your Set, as well as The Big Combo (Geneon Entertainment release). I have been meaning to pick that up at DDD for a while now, they have it for $5.99, but $2.99 at Big Lots is even better. That's not a bad haul at all for just under $10!
If anyone cares, check out the DVDTalk reviews for At Last the 1948 Show (http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/read.php?ID=16810) and Do Not Adjust Your Set (http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/read.php?ID=17248). Both of them recieved a "Highly Recommended" rating. Over at IGN they gave At Last the 1948 Show a 10 rating for the main content on the discs, and an overall rating of 9.
The Big Lots also had a bunch of random stuff. They had all three of the Rambo flicks for $3.99 each, Step Into Liquid for $2.99 or $3.99, and like others have found at their local stores, they also had tons of Danielle Steel DVDs.
WhovianZorker
09-20-06, 02:14 PM
Thanks, got 'em! 1948 Show's 1st disc had come loose, so I hope it's all right. Not many copies to had!
Which store in the STL area did you find it at? I tried four or five of 'em on Saturday, and no joy.
JiM T
09-20-06, 02:30 PM
Which store in the STL area did you find it at? I tried four or five of 'em on Saturday, and no joy.
Last week, I found them at the Kingshighway Big Lots in south city. IIRC, they had one more of each.
Having watched "1948 Show" since then, I decided to try to pick up additional sets for my relatives who are Python fans. Haven't been back to the Kingshighway store yet, but no dice at the Manchester/Skinker store. Haven't gotten around to looking anywhere else. Sounds like I might as well not bother. But good luck to you, and sorry you've had no luck.
WhovianZorker
09-20-06, 03:06 PM
Last week, I found them at the Kingshighway Big Lots in south city. IIRC, they had one more of each.
Having watched "1948 Show" since then, I decided to try to pick up additional sets for my relatives who are Python fans. Haven't been back to the Kingshighway store yet, but no dice at the Manchester/Skinker store. Haven't gotten around to looking anywhere else. Sounds like I might as well not bother. But good luck to you, and sorry you've had no luck.
Well, someone else apparently grabbed the other pair at Kingshighway before Saturday. And there weren't any at South Broadway, McCausland, or West Florissant at I-270, either. Maybe I'll try the Rock Road store on the way home today....
Thanks for the info.
printerati
09-20-06, 03:49 PM
I really hate setting foot in this store, much less multiple locations of this store, but I may have to. No luck at the Western Hills location here in Cincinnati. Is this the correct cover artwork for both?
Well, someone else apparently grabbed the other pair at Kingshighway before Saturday. And there weren't any at South Broadway, McCausland, or West Florissant at I-270, either. Maybe I'll try the Rock Road store on the way home today....
Thanks for the info.
...and none there either. :(
blucadet3
09-20-06, 11:00 PM
no luck in norman, ok...mostly vhs...
Alan Smithee
09-21-06, 03:14 AM
Scored these today in West Sacramento, there's a few more copies there that could be yours!
They've also got the Stargate Ultimate Edition for $5 with the theatrical version that's out of print, I paid about 3 times that much for it when it came out.
Doc Moonlight
09-21-06, 11:18 AM
Well, someone else apparently grabbed the other pair at Kingshighway before Saturday. And there weren't any at South Broadway, McCausland, or West Florissant at I-270, either. Maybe I'll try the Rock Road store on the way home today....
Thanks for the info.
I was able to pick-up DO NOT ADJUST YOUR SET at the Watson Rd store on Monday. They had 1 or 2 more copies. Good Luck.
docdoowop
09-21-06, 12:00 PM
Rats! No luck at the St. Louis Park (MN) store. It wasn't a total loss as I found the 4-disc "Providence Collection" for $3.99. (For my wife, honest.)
FangsFirst
09-21-06, 03:05 PM
Durham, NC had a number of copies.
Which isn't surprising. Not really the market for obscure british TV...
elektrohog
09-21-06, 03:17 PM
scored DO NOT ADJUST YOUR SET about 10 days ago- and today AT LAST THE 1948 SHOW (it wasn't there 10 days ago) from the SAME store in geneva, new york...so they are definitely still being stocked at random stores/random times.
pagansoul
09-21-06, 04:04 PM
You might also try your luck at a ROSS Store. If you can fight your way through the garbage on the floors and the kids running wild.
FangsFirst
09-21-06, 04:54 PM
I also found, of some note, the original version of the King of New York special edition--the one with the fun partially clear slipsleeve.
I've been looking for that for some time (4.99)
Cameron
09-21-06, 05:55 PM
found them in Nashville area over on Gallatin Road. They also had (for 3.99) Dirty Dancing Ultimate edition, the original American Psycho dvd, Step Into Liquid, Original Stir of Echoes
Randy Hassan
09-21-06, 09:46 PM
Jackson, MI
thanks OP
surfingelectrod
09-21-06, 09:52 PM
None at mine. I'll check back in a few days... I really want these.
so it goes
09-21-06, 11:17 PM
Went to the Springfield, MA Big Lots and got two of each. One for me, one for my brothers birthday. Nothing much else good there though. I think there was one of each left if any one was in the area.
jgorow
09-22-06, 04:43 AM
Thanks for the heads up on this guys, I am a big python fan and these 2 sets are a great find. had to go to 5 different big lots locations to find them, but was well worth the hunt. also in my travels found a 3 disk set of 24 episodes of the tv show "White Fang" while at a ross store for 3.99
Trevor
09-22-06, 11:28 AM
The only Big Lots in my area has a DVD selection that even a dollar store would be ashamed of.
Anybody with access to these want to hook a Python fan up?
Do I get bonus points for ending all my sentences with a preposition?
edit - Got a set from one of you friendly people, thanks there is much of!
jgorow
09-22-06, 12:03 PM
trevor, I would hook you up if I could actually find another set. After going to 5 big lots stores, I could only find 1 set for myself. It seems that these big lots stores have more vhs than anything else, who the hell wants vhs anymore anyway?????
Quatermass
09-22-06, 12:15 PM
Snagged the only copy of each at the small Big Lots near me (Midwest City, OK). Thanks OP. I'll check back in a few days and if there are any more I'll grab them for other dvdtalkers.
kenbenobi
09-22-06, 12:25 PM
Have they been getting more in? I made the rounds last Saturday, and didn't find ANY. Wondering if I should check back again...
Quatermass
09-22-06, 12:39 PM
Except for advertised specials, I think they leave a lot up to the individual store manager's discretion. That might only be the case at the store near me. It's pretty small compared to other Big Lots I've been to and even though they tend to overcrowd the aisles and shelves, I suspect they have a lot more stuff they can't put out. They seem to be constantly restocking, so I'd check back if I were you.
docdoowop
09-22-06, 04:06 PM
Scratch the Brooklyn Center (Twin Cities) store. Nothing interesting but the 2-disc Special Edition of "King of New York" at $4.99.
elektrohog
09-22-06, 04:16 PM
scored DO NOT ADJUST YOUR SET about 10 days ago- and today AT LAST THE 1948 SHOW (it wasn't there 10 days ago) from the SAME store in geneva, new york...so they are definitely still being stocked at random stores/random times.
sorry to quote myself from earlier in this thread but you should definitely check back at some of the stores you're looking at. as i said in my earlier post, the store i finally found them at had one the first week i went in- and the second one 10 days later after they re-stocked, so i was capable of getting both but it took 2 visits to the same store.
also, i had been to 5 other big lots in the area before i found one that stocked these. i think it's somewhat random which stores are getting them, but it seems to be the stores with decent dvd/media displays. some of the smaller stores don't seem to care too much about the media section and have a crappy (mostly vhs) selection from what i've seen.
it does seem from reading these posts that these are turning up nationally at big lots, and not just regionally in certain areas of the US.
jimdrix
09-22-06, 05:23 PM
Found both sets in bloomington, Il ...cant beat less than 7 bucks for both sets put together...thanks op.
chard31
09-22-06, 11:07 PM
Found 3 sets at one BL on Long Island and bought all 6 dvds...
Keeping 1 set and giving out the other 2 sets...
Thanks op...
kenbenobi
09-23-06, 01:21 AM
Thanks, Electrohog. I'll check back this weekend...
njwiv
09-23-06, 07:10 PM
Thanks for the great tip! Was finally able to locate copies at the 3rd Big Lots I tried. Also found the Turner Classic Movies version of Scene-It (discontinued full game version) for $19.99.
Jay
Adboy151
09-23-06, 07:17 PM
Still no go this week for me, but I did find a copy of "That's Entertainment" for $4.99, so that was a pretty good find.
jmclemore
09-24-06, 12:12 AM
Jimdrix -
Any more at the Bloomington store when you were there? I'm in Morton, and wanna know if its worth the drive. Thanks!
kenbenobi
09-24-06, 10:11 PM
I finally found one of them (1948 Show). Also saw a 4-disc Providence collection for $3.99. I passed on it, but it's a good deal...
elektrohog
09-25-06, 06:31 AM
I finally found one of them (1948 Show). Also saw a 4-disc Providence collection for $3.99. I passed on it, but it's a good deal...
keep up the quest, kenbenobi...
you will find the other!
printerati
09-25-06, 09:44 AM
No luck at the Tri-County location in Cincinnati, either.
flagstone
09-25-06, 11:39 AM
Checked three around north Austin - only found one copy of "Do Not Adjust", but I also picked up "Spiritual Kung Fu" for a dollar (me = sucker for old Jackie Chan movies). Might go back to pick up Cowboy Bebop 6 later.
printerati
09-28-06, 04:46 PM
Sigh...no luck at the Colerain Avenue (Northgate Mall area) location in Cincinnati, although they did have A Very Long Engagement for $4.99.
eldad9
09-29-06, 01:11 AM
My big lots had a grand total of zero (0) DVDs, but about two hundred xmas music CDs for $3.99 apiece.
I really wish I could find these... it would be great if anybody could find me one of each, or sell after they're done watching them, but I'm not holding my breath.
Racer94
09-29-06, 05:05 AM
I have a couple of extra sets i picked up if someone is interested let me know.
Racer94@comcast.net
eldad9
09-29-06, 10:58 PM
Sets requested (1 of each).
tomwaits
09-30-06, 12:19 PM
Finally got a chance to stop at my local Big Lots, and they still had 2 or 3 of each of these. I grabbed one of each for myself, but I can go back for more if anyone is still searching...
Tomboymama
10-09-06, 03:21 PM
Thanks Racer94, I received the pre-Python DVDs in great condition. It was really nice of you to go out of your way to find and send these to me. Living in a small town can certainly be disadvantageous when it comes to finding DVD deals. You made my day! :-)
starman9000
10-09-06, 03:28 PM
I would love 1 of each. If anyone can help me out that would be great. Email me through my name.
eldad9
10-09-06, 04:00 PM
Thanks Racer94 seconded.
sotra
10-09-06, 08:05 PM
I checked my local Big Lots in Northampton (MA), but of course there were none. Might check back this weekend since some people report that they are restocked randomly at random times. Anybody find these anywhere in New England?
If anyone have or could get extras of both and are willing to sell please email or PM me. Thanks in advance.
kdavis
10-09-06, 08:31 PM
I 'd never been in a Big Lots store before, but I saw one in Brunswick, Maine this weekend and remembered this thread, so I stopped in and found a single copy of each set left on the shelf. Thanks to the OP for the heads up!
adamcampb
10-09-06, 11:03 PM
I found both in the Northampton, MA, Big Lots about three weeks ago. They only had a couple of each, so it's not surprising they're gone. They told me a long time ago they restock the store on Wednesdays, so might be worth a look every so often.
Trevor
10-12-06, 08:47 AM
Thanks Racer94 seconded.
Thirded.
LtPepper
10-23-06, 10:13 AM
Thanks also Racer94. I also received the pre-Python DVDs very fast and in great condition. It was really unexpected and nice of you to go out of your way to find these for others and send them out. Thanks!
Quatermass
10-23-06, 01:32 PM
Midwest City, OK Big Lots had one copy of the 1948 show last night (10/22) at 8 PM. I would have bought it for someone, but I'm going out of town in a few days (and frankly I'm just too lazy.)
sotra
10-23-06, 08:54 PM
Could anyone get a set for me?
Russ Rubman
10-24-06, 02:43 PM
Well, I've tried making these requests before but nobody has ever risen to the occasion so here goes nuthin!
I need a pair of these as well. My local Big Lots thinks Monty Python is a type of snake and they claim not to carry any "live animals". I honestly tried to explain to their CSR that it was a DVD and not a snake. Even if I WERE looking for an actual Python that it would be properly identified as a Suborder of Squamata, which is one of the four Orders of reptiles. While all snakes are superficially similar in body shape, they differ markedly in anatomy. In total there are roughly 2,500 species of snakes around the world. Snakes as a group are unusual in that every single species is carnivorous. They range in size from only 10 cm in length to over 10 m!
He seemed to lock up on that comment and fell over on his side with a thin blue line of smoke issuing from his right ear.
Will someone please help me to get this pair of DVD's? Please...........
Russ (rrubman@alloysinternational.com)
Bobhug
10-24-06, 04:29 PM
It's not quite the deal that Big Lots has, but Oldies.com is offering each set for $5.95 (or as low as $5 if purchased with other budget priced DVDs). See:
http://www.oldies.com/product-view/3856GD.html
and
http://www.oldies.com/product-view/3855GD.html
Considering that these sets are going for $26.99 each at Amazon, this is still a good deal, though not as good as at Big Lots (if you can find them).
Racer94
10-24-06, 05:23 PM
I have one set left that I was going to keep but if someone wants them I will sell for 14.00 shipped. This is the last set I could find in my area(5 big lots). 1st person to email me gets them. paypal prefered. I will email back confirmation before u send money.
Thanks,
Tim R.
sotra
10-24-06, 09:37 PM
It's not quite the deal that Big Lots has, but Oldies.com is offering each set for $5.95 (or as low as $5 if purchased with other budget priced DVDs). See:
http://www.oldies.com/product-view/3856GD.html
and
http://www.oldies.com/product-view/3855GD.html
Thanks! I'll probably go for this. $15.85 for both of them shipped. Not too shabby.
moklerman
10-25-06, 03:44 AM
I'm gettin' in late on this conversation, but I've been holding out, hoping one of the three Big Lots here in Bakersfield, CA would get these. No luck and I want to ask before it's completely too late if someone can help me out with 1 of each title at the $2.99 price. You can e-mail me at: moklerman@bak.rr.com. Thanks in advance.
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