They just began marking down selected Criterion titles at my local Newburys today and the sales clerk mentioned that it will be lasting for approximately 2 months.
For reference -
I picked up The Burmese Harp marked down from 25.99 to 19.99.
Overlord was marked down from 34.99 (I think) to 25.99.
Looks like they are honoring certain titles on their site as well. I can confirm this for The Burmese Harp but Overlord is $3 higher than street.
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Burmese Harp was actually cheaper than I originally mentioned by $1 - retailing at 19.99.
I also picked up the SE of Seven Samurai today - marked down from 42.99 to 31.99.
It's nice to see Newburys actually make it worth buying on the street!! ... well, at least occasionally for it's loyalist customers.
alfonsosoriano
04-26-07, 07:23 PM
Thanks for the heads up, there's one of these at a nearby mall, and I've got a gift card to use.
Richard Malloy
04-27-07, 10:54 AM
Yup! I work near the government center one and live near the Newbury St. one! Sounds like some good prices, and I always like to support those guys. And I just happen to be looking to pick up a copy of "The Burmese Harp".
visitor Q
04-27-07, 05:27 PM
My pleasure guys http://www.theimportforums.com/images/smiles/thumbs_up.gif
I too try to support Newburys whenever I can. Their selection of films and music may not number the local competition's (ie Best Buy, Comp USA, Walmart et al.) but they truly do have the upper hand when considering availability and quality.
cupcake jesus
04-28-07, 01:10 PM
Nice - I'll have to check this out later. Do you remember any of the other titles being marked down?
cheers,
-the Jesus
Eric F
04-28-07, 01:18 PM
I'm waiting for their next 20%+ off used titles sales.
Be sure to go to their website and sign up for their email so you get their weekly coupons.
visitor Q
04-28-07, 05:13 PM
Nice - I'll have to check this out later. Do you remember any of the other titles being marked down?
cheers,
-the Jesus
It totally varies, CJ. I wish I could remember all of them all, but I would say about half at least (but it was so random how they are doing this) ...
Some that stick out ..
Yojimbo
Sanjuro (but not the dual release set)
Seven Samurai
Burmese Harp (but not Fires on the Plain!!!)
Throne of Blood
Do the Right Thing
Naked Lunch
The Last Temptation of Christ (go figure!!)
If I can recall more or find a comprehensive list I'll post up ....
db27
04-29-07, 06:28 PM
I was just in the Newbury comics in West Lebanon, NH and all of the retail price Criterions at $39.99 were $25.99, including some OOP titles that I saw like Straw Dogs. Others were as low as $15.99 (Chasing Amy, Beasties) and a couple were $19.99 like Kicking and Screaming.
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