IFC's Dinner for Five: Season 2?
11-14-07, 02:18 PM
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IFC's Dinner for Five: Season 2?
There is a listing on amazon for this release stating the date as yesterday (11/13/07). However, it states that they are out of stock already. I cant imagine this release being that huge that amazon sells out in a day. I cant find info elsewhere. Any idea if this was actually released?
11-14-07, 03:22 PM
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Be careful. As I recall, this was one of those shows where Amazon had an "exclusive" deal to distribute the remaining seasons after #1. Unfortunately, they shipped as DVD-Rs, and some of them just flat out didn't work correct. People who ordered had a bitch of a time getting complete working seasons.
Maybe this is an actual release... but the combination of Amazon + Dinner for Five sets off all sorts of warning bells for me.
Maybe this is an actual release... but the combination of Amazon + Dinner for Five sets off all sorts of warning bells for me.
11-14-07, 03:47 PM
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Yup. Notice the "replicated version" text on most of the entries:
http://www.amazon.com/dinnerforfive
It was part of their CustomFlix "On Demand" DVD replication program:
http://www.allbusiness.com/services/...4549419-1.html
The DVD-Rs are one thing... the fact that a huge chunk of them didn't even work is another. I'm sure a Google search will pull up some relevant threads around the internet. I didn't order (although I had planned to)... but I know a lot of folks when through a lot of hassle with these.
Yup. Notice the "replicated version" text on most of the entries:
http://www.amazon.com/dinnerforfive
It was part of their CustomFlix "On Demand" DVD replication program:
http://www.allbusiness.com/services/...4549419-1.html
The DVD-Rs are one thing... the fact that a huge chunk of them didn't even work is another. I'm sure a Google search will pull up some relevant threads around the internet. I didn't order (although I had planned to)... but I know a lot of folks when through a lot of hassle with these.
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11-14-07, 04:05 PM
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The problems were relatively minor in my opinion, things like missing video on one show (its an interview/audio show, I listen more than watch). They sent out corrected copies, let us keep the old, and sent a $10 coupon. I'd order again.
11-14-07, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Trevor
The problems were relatively minor in my opinion, things like missing video on one show (its an interview/audio show, I listen more than watch). They sent out corrected copies, let us keep the old, and sent a $10 coupon. I'd order again.
Anyway, my point wasn't to prevent people from ordering... just to alert to past issues and the fact that these may be DVD-Rs (which isn't a big deal to everyone, but is a HUGE deal to some).
11-14-07, 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Trevor
The problems were relatively minor in my opinion, things like missing video on one show (its an interview/audio show, I listen more than watch).
I'm also interested in how responsive Amazon will be in 6 months when those DVD-R's all start to degrade.
11-14-07, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Peep
I'm also interested in how responsive Amazon will be in 6 months when those DVD-R's all start to degrade.
Also, a DVD-R would be called the "duplicated" version. Replication is the process of producing actual pressed DVDs.
11-14-07, 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by DVDA
DVD-Rs don't degrade after 6 months. I'm not saying they never will, but none of mine have, and I doubt the validity of that lifespan estimate.
