OOP Midnite Movies at Oldies.com

[Matthew Ackerly]

I don't know how they have them in stock but they do... For $6.98 a piece.


http://www.oldies.com/series-view/20th-century-fox.html

[Nth Power]

Is it a reputable site? I took a chance and ordered one anyways. That's a crazy price for those OOPs if they have them. Thanks!

[New Rambler]

Last thing I ordered from them had the UPC slashed away.

[Quatermass]

Thanks!
Orders over $50 ship free.

Coupon code SK9307 Still gets the "Sons of Kong" 10 movie set free
Coupon code D75038 gets Free shipping + 10% off $75 or more

[n.phelge]

I placed my order on the 6th and it still hasn't shipped yet.

[zombeaner]

The only one I REALLY want is Angry Red Planet, and it is sold out!

[Chad]

Thanks! I picked up a few OOP titles I never actually got around to picking up:

The Man from Planet X
Haunted Palace / Tower of London
Psych-Out / The Trip
Planet of the Vampires
Reptilicus
Sons of Kong: 10 Full-Length Movies on 3 DVDS (3D Pop-Up Case) FREE

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Total: $38.85

[kenbuzz]

Excellent! Lots of OOP titles that I didn't realize I needed, and two I've been looking for for a while... I'm going to have to come back to the site tomorrow to see what more they've got that I can't do without.

[Perkinsun Dzees]

I made an order on the 7th and got shipping confirmation today.

[FSA]

I've ordered from them twice before with no problems. Op, thanks for the reminder that they carry some good stuff.

[rich-y]

I never order from Oldies.com unless I call first and confirm the item is in stock.

I've ordered from them twice and have been disappointed each time.

The problem is that each time I ordered an item I really wanted and then added another item to my shopping cart just because it was cheap and looked interesting. Then, I actually received the non-important item in the mail but the DVD I really wanted was listed on back-order on my shipping receipt.

A couple of weeks later Oldies.com canceled my backorder and I got stuck paying the full shipping charge for both items (which they charge you when they ship your first item).

They seem to be a reputable company; just call them first for stock availability.

[John Hodson]

I never order from Oldies.com unless I call first and confirm the item is in stock.

I've ordered from them twice and have been disappointed each time.

The problem is that each time I ordered an item I really wanted and then added another item to my shopping cart just because it was cheap and looked interesting. Then, I actually received the non-important item in the mail but the DVD I really wanted was listed on back-order on my shipping receipt.

A couple of weeks later Oldies.com canceled my backorder and I got stuck paying the full shipping charge for both items (which they charge you when they ship your first item).

They seem to be a reputable company; just call them first for stock availability.

Exactly the same thing happened here, 'cept being in the UK, the charge for the two DVDs out of four I ordered (and yes, the two unavailable were the ones I really wanted - and one of them is still showing as being available for order), was just a few cents more than the cost of shipping. The other irritation was that it took over a week from the time my credit card was processed until they were shipped - they really should have sent me an email giving the option of cancelling, they had plenty of time.

I fired off an email to them and to their credit they give me a small refund, but TBH I don't feel like playing the Oldies lottery again.

[hilts]

Ordered 11 Midnite Movies for 69.10 shipped with the 10% off coupon - I'm happy! (my wife, not so much). Thanks OP, and Q-mass for the coupon!

[joe_b]

Ordered 11 Midnite Movies for 69.10 shipped with the 10% off coupon - I'm happy! (my wife, not so much).Just ordered the exact same amount. My first splurge of the year. All Midnite Movies titles except for two - 'Dressed to Kill' and 'Burnt Offerings'. Not the rarest of titles, but they'd both been on my shopping list for a while.

I mostly picked up the Vincent Price double-features. They may show up again in another box set, but for $7 bucks a pop I took my chances. Hopefully they are all in stock, but I'll be happy if any of them show up. Great deals.

Thanks for those coupon codes - too bad I couldn't stack them and get that Kong set as well!

[inDefiance]

Yesterday I received a package I'd ordered on 3-5-08. Only two of the four I ordered were sent. (Yes, they were some of the OOP discs.) The others were on so-called backorder, but not likely to show up. It's unfortunate that up-dates to their on-line inventory are virtually non-existent. A couple of posters above mentioned the same issue, of course. The only way to tell before you receive your package is to check credit card charges. Oldies won't notify you, sending only an email that your order is on the way. And if you check your order at the website, it'll show the entire order. Pretty slipshod business operation. At least you won't spend the entire amount you charge at this place.

[John Sinnott]

I was able to stack the 10% off coupon and the Kong coupon even though it said you couldn't. Don't know if I'll ever actually see the Kong set, though. I guess we'll see.

[n.phelge]

Update on my order from the 6th (which contained 12 MGM Midnite Movies): I got an email this morning stating that it shipped two days ago, the order status on the website has now been updated to state that everything shipped, but my credit card shows that I was only charged for 2 titles. We will see what I actually get, although their website still shows almost all the titles as still in stock for shipping in 1-3 days. At least they didn't charge me for shipping.

I doubt I will order from them again. I wish that more stores had the option provided by secondspin.com on checkout that allows you to choose to cancel the order if all the items aren't available to ship.

[indy81]

When you're buying long out-of-print discs for $7 each, you pretty much have to acknowledge that it's a crap shoot. I bought a few titles to fill the gaps in my MM collection, knowing that it was likely I wouldn't get all (or any) of them. As long as they're not charging me for discs I never receive, I'm not gonna sweat it.

[n.phelge]

When you're buying long out-of-print discs for $7 each, you pretty much have to acknowledge that it's a crap shoot.

In general, I agree - but since it is almost a week later and their website still says that the titles are in stock (and others have had issues with the stock status previously outside the scope of this OOP title sale), it isn't worth the hassle to me to blindly order stuff with no idea as to whether you will actually get it.

[neiname]

Thanks, ordered a few to get above $50 for free shipping so if only 1 or 2 come, no biggie.

[joe_b]

Only 2 out of 12 being shipped is really discouraging if true.

I hope that if the majority of mine are also unavailable that I find out before this sale is over. There were about 6 more recent titles I passed over that I might roll the dice on.

[rich-y]

As long as they're not charging me for discs I never receive, I'm not gonna sweat it.

Although they won't charge you for discs you never receive, there's a chance they'll charge you the entire shipping amount.

Ordered 6 discs and only received two? Check your invoice when your package arrives and verify that they didn't charge you shipping for the entire order.

Hopefully this won't happen to a lot of people, but it did happen to me (and others) in the past.

[rich-y]

Only two of the four I ordered were sent... The others were on so-called backorder, but not likely to show up.

You're correct.

And if you look really closely when you receive your shipping statement you'll find a tiny little paragraph off to the side that states all items not shipped are considered backorders and all backorders will be canceled within a short period of time if they haven't been fulfilled (the exact length escapes me).

[BobO'Link]

Some of you that received your orders. What actually shipped? What is BO?

[GorillaX]

are these DVDs new or used?

[Neil M.]

They're new.

If there are any OOP titles that you have to have, I would check out the Fox website or Movies Unlimited. I've bought a few last month. They cost a bit more but it might be worth it instead of putting your faith in oldies. The only question I have is why these are showing up in multiple stores after being OOP for so long.

[Quatermass]

They're new.

If there are any OOP titles that you have to have, I would check out the Fox website or Movies Unlimited. I've bought a few last month. They cost a bit more but it might be worth it instead of putting your faith in oldies. The only question I have is why these are showing up in multiple stores after being OOP for so long.

Maybe they are getting old stock from video stores that have closed down. A lot of Blockbuster and Hollywood video stores have been closed recently.

[Autolycus]

The link provided by the OP takes you to a page at Oldies.com which only shows a few of the Midnite Movies.

Here is a list of all the Midnite Movie titles I was able to find - not all of them are actually OP (if you know of any others listed or know of any which become marked as SOLD OUT, I'll amend this list):

Single DVDs:
The Abominable Dr. Phibes
The Angry Red Planet (SOLD OUT)
At the Earth's Core
Attack of the Puppet People
Die Monster Die!
Donovan's Brain
Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine
Dr. Phibes Rises Again
The Fall of the House of Usher
Invaders from Mars (1986)
The Island of Dr. Moreau (1977)
It! The Terror From Beyond Space
The Man from Planet X
Mars Needs Women
The Monster That Challenged The World
The People That Time Forgot
Planet of the Vampires
Reptilicus
The Thing with Two Heads
Twice Told Tales
The Wild Angels
X: The Man With The X-Ray Eyes

Double Feature DVDs:
Attack of the Puppet People / Village of the Giants
Boy and the Pirates / Crystalstone
Comedy of Terrors / The Raven
Count Yorga, Vampire / The Return of Count Yorga
Countess Dracula / The Vampire Lovers
Cry of the Banshee / Murders in the Rue Morgue
Deranged / Motel Hell
Empire of the Ants / Tentacles
Ghost of Dragstrip Hollow / Ghost in the Invisible Bikini
Haunted Palace / Tower of London
Invasion of the Star Creatures / Invasion of the Bee Girls
Invisible Invaders / Journey to the Seventh Planet
Masque of the Red Death / The Premature Burial
Mini-Skirt Mob / Chrome and Hot Leather
Muscle Beach Party / Ski Party
The Oblong Box / Scream and Scream Again
Psych-Out / The Trip
Strange Invaders / Invaders from Mars
Voodoo Island / The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake
War-Gods of the Deep / At the Earth's Core
Wild in the Streets / Gas-s-s-s

[FangsFirst]

I lost *something* from my order.
if it was my midnite, it was Deranged/Motel Hell. Which would really suck, because that's why I made the order.

[Matthew Ackerly]

I ordered four of the out of print ones....

The only one I REALLY want is the 1977 version of The Island of Dr. Moreau.

So hopefully, If they screw me, its not that one.

[gorgo99]

Nice!

Got:
Deranged/Motel Hell (it's listed as DERANGER)
Countess Dracula/The Vampire Lovers
Fangs of the Living Dead (99 cents!)
and the free Sons of Kong set

Total $18.90 shipped!

I thought Deranged/Motel Hell was a rarity until recently... also, beware, some of these are NOT anamorphic... Planet of the Vampires, for one.

[inDefiance]

Ordered 8 OOP titles on 3-10-08. Only 1 shipped on 3-12 (credit card statement). I'll have to wait for the package to see which one.

[JazzyBill]

I just placed my first order today with Oldies.com


The Diary of Anne Frank
Midnite Movies Double Feature: Empire of the Ants / Tentacles
Midnite Movies Double Feature: Wild in the Streets / Gas-s-s-s
Odds Against Tomorrow
Sons of Kong: 10 Full-Length Movies on 3 DVDS (3D Pop-Up Case)

I paid nearly $32.00 for all of these titles listed above. What a bargin that was. Most of those titles on other movie web sites go for at least $10.00 each and I was able to get them nearly $7.00 a piece at Oldies.com


I used that Coupon code SK9307 Still gets the "Sons of Kong" 10 movie set free

It still works as of today March 13, 2008

[GorillaX]

I removed that "Sons of Kong" from my cart, didn't want to take a chance of that being the only item they send me and end up having to pay $4 shipping for it

[marty888]

I removed that "Sons of Kong" from my cart, didn't want to take a chance of that being the only item they send me and end up having to pay $4 shipping for it


That doesn't make any sense..... if they removed all the other items, then there wouldn't be anything being purchased left in your cart, and if you're not purchasing anything you don't qualify for the free "Sons of Kong".

[GorillaX]

That doesn't make any sense..... if they removed all the other items, then there wouldn't be anything being purchased left in your cart, and if you're not purchasing anything you don't qualify for the free "Sons of Kong".

based on the other posts here, it sounds like they just put the OOS items as backordered

[dcrw6]

I ordered about $140 worth of midnite movies that I didn't already have, and they only took out $100 from my account so obviously some of them are OOS, but when I check my order page, it says all of them were shipped. Now it's a guessing game on what ones won't be coming. Whoever runs their inventory system should be shot in the kneecaps.

[Preterite]

Same situation here. Ordered $60.88 of items (free shipping), got a shipping notice, but bank statement only shows a charge of $46.92. I'm betting the missing $13.96 is for the two copies of Comedy of Terrors/The Raven I ordered.

[RobCA]

I ordered $53.85 in DVDs (went over $50 so I could get free shipping) and there's a pending charge for $39.89 on my credit card, or $13.96 less than what it should be. I ordered four $6.98 DVDs, I hate that I apparently have to wait till the package comes to find out which two I didn't get. But I'm just glad (and surprised too!) that they didn't charge me for shipping. :up:

Rob

[FangsFirst]

I ordered $53.85 in DVDs (went over $50 so I could get free shipping) and there's a pending charge for $39.89 on my credit card, or $13.96 less than what it should be. I ordered four $6.98 DVDs, I hate that I apparently have to wait till the package comes to find out which two I didn't get. But I'm just glad (and surprised too!) that they didn't charge me for shipping. :up:

Rob
I called and they were incredulous at the idea of a charge over $50 being reduced incurring a shipping charge, so apparently *that* particular problem shouldn't happen--just multiplied shipping charges for under $50 apparently risks the charge being *still multiplied*...if I understand correctly.

[Matthew Ackerly]

I still have yet to receive any shipping notice.... I ordered on 3/10, when I started this thread!!!

[Neil M.]

I just got my notice today but it shipped on friday supposedly. Funny, i ordered on the 11th. I'm only getting 2 out of the 7. Dammit......

[John Sinnott]

I got shipping notice too...ordered $116.xx worth of DVDs and $86.XX was charged to my card. I guess we'll see what I got Friday when the package is supposed to arrive.

[Matthew Ackerly]

I called and the woman said all of the ones I ordered are backordered and she claimed all the midnite movies will be back in stock mid-April.

Mid-April!!! What a joke.

[Quatermass]

I got my order today - no MGMs and no Film Noirs, just some Alpha titles. I got 3 out of 8 items. Oh well, better luck next time.

[melih69]

I ordered about 11 midnite movies and they only charged my CC for one movie.I received an email and tracking number about 5 days ago.I received an empty package today with only oldies.com newspaper looking adds in it !!!??? There was a USPS sticker on it says that" Item Received in Damaged Condition" and package was already opened ??? Well that sucked big time. I do not even believe oldies.com has any of these movies in their stock. Good luck with your orders guys I hope you wont have the similar problem.

[Preterite]

Got my shipment Saturday. Just as I thought, the two copies of the Raven/Comedy of Terrors was not included. I did receive the other Midnite Movie I ordered. They also slipped up and sent me the wrong movie instead of another (non-MGM) title I ordered. Still waiting to hear back from customer service.

[mrpeavey]

I ordered about 11 midnite movies and they only charged my CC for one movie.I received an email and tracking number about 5 days ago.I received an empty package today with only oldies.com newspaper looking adds in it !!!??? There was a USPS sticker on it says that" Item Received in Damaged Condition" and package was already opened ??? Well that sucked big time. I do not even believe oldies.com has any of these movies in their stock. Good luck with your orders guys I hope you wont have the similar problem.

I ordered 11 titles - and received (and was charged for) 4.

I too had a damaged package with the same USPS sticker melih69 describes, though all 4 DVDs were inside. One of them had a broken case and the disc was all scratched up.

Hmm. Shoddy packaging. 4 out of 11 items ordered were sent. I don't think I'll be using oldies.com again.

[Chad]

Received 1 (The Haunted Palace/Tower of London) out of 5 items ordered and the "Sons of Kong" freebie with a slashed UPC. Why would they do that to a disc full of public domain titles? :hscratch:

[gorgo99]

My delivery conf. showed all of my items ordered shipped.... including "Deranged/Motel Hell". Haven't received it yet.

Have you people who got partial orders, did your delivery conf. show items you didn't receive?

[FangsFirst]

My delivery conf. showed all of my items ordered shipped.... including "Deranged/Motel Hell". Haven't received it yet.

Have you people who got partial orders, did your delivery conf. show items you didn't receive?
Yesterday I received a package I'd ordered on 3-5-08. Only two of the four I ordered were sent. (Yes, they were some of the OOP discs.) The others were on so-called backorder, but not likely to show up. It's unfortunate that up-dates to their on-line inventory are virtually non-existent. A couple of posters above mentioned the same issue, of course. The only way to tell before you receive your package is to check credit card charges. Oldies won't notify you, sending only an email that your order is on the way. And if you check your order at the website, it'll show the entire order. Pretty slipshod business operation. At least you won't spend the entire amount you charge at this place.

[n.phelge]

Received 1 (The Haunted Palace/Tower of London) out of 5 items ordered and the "Sons of Kong" freebie with a slashed UPC. Why would they do that to a disc full of public domain titles? :hscratch:

My guess is that since it was a free item, they mark it that way so a customer won't try to return it - kind of an extreme approach, though.

[Matthew Ackerly]

I apologize to everyone for starting this thread and getting everyones's (including myself) hopes up.

Oldies can go to hell.

[Quatermass]

I apologize to everyone for starting this thread and getting everyones's (including myself) hopes up.

Oldies can go to hell.

No apology necessary. I've ordered from them before and will order again. Except for the Alpha titles (which they manufacture) it's always a crap shoot.

[Autolycus]

I ordered The Haunted Palace/Tower Of London and the free Sons Of Kong from Oldies on March 11 for a total of $10.93 with shipping (first time I've ordered from them, by the way).

I received an e-mail confirmation of the order from them on the same day but since then had heard nothing.

The order has been showing as "Currently Being Processed" on my account page since the 11th, even though both items show as "Ready to Ship Immediately!"

Today I checked my cc account and I see that a charge of $3.95 from "Nina's Discount Oldies" was placed yesterday (03/17/08) - $3.95 of course is just the shipping charge for the order.

I've received no shipment notification from them and the order is still showing as being processed on my account.

Has anyone else had them charge separately for shipping before charging for the item (or items) ordered?

I'm hoping this doesn't mean they're going to charge me $3.95 to ship just the free Sons Of Kong and putting The Haunted Palace/Tower Of London on backorder!

[John Sinnott]

^Yep, that's what they've done. Sorry Autolycus.

[GorillaX]

that's exactly why I removed Sons of Kong from my cart

[dullboy]

I ordered Deranged/Motel Hell and Psych-Out/The Trip on March 14. Got a shipment email on the 17th, and the charge to my card looks like it's only one disc plus shipping charge. Since someone else here mentioned they got Deranged/Motel Hell, I'm guessing Psych-Out/The Trip is the one they didn't actually have.

[gorgo99]

Wow... ok, I didn't know "Nina's Discount Oldies" was this... so I guess my Deranged/Motel Hell isn't going to make it, since they charged me only $4.95. It's probably "Fangs of the Living Dead" (99 cents) and the Sons of Kong thing. Oh well; it's only $5 for a disc I wanted.

[efordvt]

I ordered:

Vanishing Point
Lifeboat
Psych-Out/The Trip
The Thin Blue Line
Strange Invaders/Invaders From Mars
Son Of Kong

Got everything but Psych-Out/The Trip...

Generally, when things seem too good to be true...

[indy81]

So in other words, everything is shipping except for the OOP DVDs, which of course were the only reason anyone ordered in the first place.

[Matthew Ackerly]

Exactly.

[GorillaX]

ordered,
X: The Man With The X-Ray Eyes (DVD)
Donovan's Brain (DVD)
At the Earth's Core (DVD)
Attack of the Puppet People (DVD)
The Man from Planet X (DVD)

only got,
Attack of the Puppet People

this was the DVD I wanted the least cause I have this movie on another DVD, so it figures this is the only one they send me

[Autolycus]

^Yep, that's what they've done. Sorry Autolycus.

Yeah, I guess so.

As I said, I'd never dealt with them before and was wary based on the comments I'd seen here, but I thought I'd give Oldies a try with a small order.

Now, I guess I'm stuck with a bunch of crappy public domain monkey movies for $3.95 that I didn't really want. I'll probably never see the DVD I really wanted (The Haunted Palace/Tower Of London).

And if it is ever shipped, I guess I would be charged an additional $3.95 for shipping.

The heck of it is that when I placed the order there were two choices offered on the order page in the event an item was backordered: "Ship As Single Package" (i.e. ship together when all items are available) or "Ship In Multiple Packages" (i.e. ship items as they become available, even though additional postage may be required).

I chose "Ship As Single Package" - so much for obeying the customer's instructions!

I've still heard nothing else from them about what is going on with my order. All I know is that my cc has been charged only $3.95.

The order still shows as "Currently Being Processed" on my account page (as it has since the 11th). Both items show on my account as "Ready to Ship Immediately!"

The Haunted Palace/Tower Of London is still showing as available for purchase on the website - why are they still taking orders for something they obviously no longer have in stock and telling those who do place an order that it is "Ready to Ship Immediately"?

What a class outfit.

My first order, my last order.



Ferengi Rules of Acquisition #1: Once you have their money, you never give it back.

[Sex Fiend]

So in other words, everything is shipping except for the OOP DVDs, which of course were the only reason anyone ordered in the first place.

Actually, I placed two orders with them over the last few weeks. The first order was for all of the OOP Midnight Movies that I didn't already own - about 7 or 8 titles. I received that one with all of my ordered titles intact.

I put in a second order about a week later, comprised of a dozen other (non-OOP) Fox/MGM sales titles. I received that one yesterday, but three titles were not included - all Fox Film Noirs. Now I'm not sure if these are just on backorder and will be shipped later, or they will never be shipped. Since Oldies.com has such a poor system of tracking such status, for all I know these (readily available anywhere else) items are just in limbo.

All things considered, my experience ordering from them wasn't bad, but they do need to improve their order status information quite a bit to be more customer friendly.

[Neil M.]

Autolycus, if you really want the Haunted palace/tower of london and don't mind paying $5 more, go to the fox website. They have some of the OOP's.

[Steve Phillips]

This makes me glad I bought these when they were released.

[FangsFirst]

Motel Hell/Deranged came in
Shock, surprise, Hour of the Wolf was the one I ordered that was backordered.

[dullboy]

I guess some of these OOP Midnight Movies are being reissued, and that's why Oldies.com has some. I'm sure this has been mentioned somewhere, but Fox has put up a website for the titles that are available, and a link to their store where you can purchase them...Deranged/Motel Hell is one of them.

http://www.midnitemoviesdvd.com/

[dcrw6]

My order just came and the ones that were put on backorder were Pajama Party, Man With X-Ray Eyes, Cry of the Banshee/Murders in the Rue Morgue, Invisible Invaders/Journey to the 7th Planet, Psych-out/The Trip, and Countess Dracula/Vampire Lover. And they didn't send me the Son of Kong set. But now I finally know what ones I can look for on Fox's website. Never ordering from Oldies again.

[karsten]

Those who have a Christmas Tree Shop nearby may want to check for some of the OOP Midnite Movies. At the one in Johnson City New York they had Attack of the Puppet People and X-The Man With The X-Ray Eyes for $6.99 each.

[gorgo99]

Deranged/Motel Hell wasn't in my shipment. Nothing was, except the Kong set, and the "Fangs of the Living Dead", which I didn't know was one of those lame dollar DVDs in a sleeve. Oh well.

[RobCA]

Mine arrived today, I got everything I ordered (including the
Sons of Kong set), except the two Midnite Movies (Dr. Goldfoot
and X). All things considered, I'd probably order from them again.

Rob

[Pillowhead]

How do you cancel an order with these douches?

I want to order from the Fox site instead.

[dcrw6]

Has anyone actually ordered from the Fox site? A lot of people say just order them there, but I haven't heard anyone say how it went.

[Nth Power]

Has anyone actually ordered from the Fox site? A lot of people say just order them there, but I haven't heard anyone say how it went.I placed a couple orders with them for Midnite Movies a few months ago. The order page was never updated on my account, but everything shipped promptly via UPS 3-Day.

[Mountain Biker]

Has anyone actually ordered from the Fox site? A lot of people say just order them there, but I haven't heard anyone say how it went.

I placed my order Sunday night, got a shipping confirmation Monday, and received the order today. Other than being charged CA sales tax, I'm very pleased with their service.

[RobCA]

Other than being charged CA sales tax, I'm very pleased with their service. That's weird, they didn't charge me sales tax. :eek:

Rob

[dcrw6]

Thanks you guys. I'll probably place an order there in a few hours then. Nice to hear that it's the opposite of dealing with Oldies.

[stonecountry]

I probably should've read this whole thread through before getting excited and buying up ONLY OOP Midnite Movies....LOL.

[joe_b]

I only received the 2 DVDs from my Oldies order that weren't Midnite Movies.

I actually placed another order with them for a few extra titles after I saw the first charge was so small. I haven't checked my account yet, but the tracking info states that the second order (7 items) weighs about twice what the first one did. Considering my second order includes the free 'Son of Kong' set, I'll be lucky to get 5 out of the 18 DVDs I ordered from these folks.

Still happy about the price (and the fact I got free shipping on both orders), but they have to update their inventory system or they will certainly lose repeat business.

[3dipper]

My oldies.com order was for 16 OOP Midnite Movies titles and 10 MGM/Fox catalog titles.

Pros:
10% discount off already low price.
Free shipping.
Shipped UPS.

Cons:
Only received the 10 catalog titles.
2 floaters.
1 of the floaters has no security seal. (This one is going back.)

[JazzyBill]

The only things I got from my order were

The Diary of Anne Frank
Odds Against Tomorrow
Sons of Kong: 10 Full-Length Movies on 3 DVDS (3D Pop-Up Case)

The movies I didn't get in my order and I called them and they told me they will no longer carry them are


Midnite Movies Double Feature: Empire of the Ants / Tentacles
Midnite Movies Double Feature: Wild in the Streets / Gas-s-s-s
Sons of Kong: 10 Full-Length Movies on 3 DVDS (3D Pop-Up Case)

[karsten]

The Oldies website is down for "temporary maintance" ... perhaps they are finally updating the in stock status of the popular OOPs.

(I got one of their flyers in the mail today with all the Midnite OOPs advertised.)

[karsten]

Oldies site is back up, but there doesn't appear to be any changes.

[ktg]

Slightly OT, but I see they have the Hammer House of Horrors box set for $19.99. Best price I have seen in a while.

[kenbuzz]

The only things I got from my order were

The Diary of Anne Frank
Odds Against Tomorrow
Sons of Kong: 10 Full-Length Movies on 3 DVDS (3D Pop-Up Case)

The movies I didn't get in my order and I called them and they told me they will no longer carry them are

Midnite Movies Double Feature: Empire of the Ants / Tentacles
Midnite Movies Double Feature: Wild in the Streets / Gas-s-s-s
Sons of Kong: 10 Full-Length Movies on 3 DVDS (3D Pop-Up Case):hscratch:

Welcome to the forum!

[rich-y]

Slightly OT, but I see they have the Hammer House of Horrors box set for $19.99. Best price I have seen in a while.

But the lowest price means nothing if they don't have it in stock. :horse:

[Scarface83]

anyone know if "The Man from Planet X" is in stock?

[RobCA]

But the lowest price means nothing if they don't have it in stock. :horse: The key word there being "if". They have the lowest price I've seen for The Critic: The Complete Series ($19.98), and I got mine when I ordered it. As far as I know, no one's being charged for items that aren't in stock, so why not just order it, and hope for the best? JMHO :)

Rob

[Scarface83]

Currently Being Processed
USPS Media Mail (5-14 business days)

Item Number Item Price Qty Total

The Man from Planet X (DVD)
Ready to Ship Immediately
$6.98
1
$6.98
Sons of Kong: 10 Full-Length Movies on 3 DVDS (3D Pop-Up Case) (DVD)
Ready to Ship Immediately
$4.98
1
$4.98
SK9307 Free SONS OF KONG with any purchase (Coupon)
-$4.98
1
-$4.98
Shipment Subtotal:
$6.98

Order Subtotal:
$6.98
Shipping & Handling:
$3.95
Sales Tax:
$0.00
Total:
$10.93

If The Man from Planet X is not in stock and they ship Sons of Kong would I be charged $3.95 for SH?

[RobCA]

If The Man from Planet X is not in stock and they ship Sons of Kong would I be charged $3.95 for SH? Someone posted here (http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showpost.php?p=8574951&postcount=63) that they ordered The Man from Planet X, and didn't receive it.

And I *think* someone else posted that they were charged shipping when Sons of Kong was the only thing that shipped, but I'm not sure about that.

Rob

[Neil M.]

If The Man from Planet X is not in stock and they ship Sons of Kong would I be charged $3.95 for SH?

Yes you would. That's why I made sure to order enough for the free shipping, just in case this was to happen. I got my package yesterday. I got 3 of the 8 items I ordered. None of the OOP's. So I'm not holding my breath for the rest to come. I probably won't order from them again unless they have a deal too good to pass up.

[hilts]

I ordered 11 midnite movies and used the code to get 10% off and free shipping. Here's what I got:

Midnite Movies Double Feature: Deranger / Motel Hell (DVD)
Midnite Movies Double Feature: Voodoo Island / The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake (DVD)
Midnite Movies Double Feature: Strange Invaders / Invaders from Mars (DVD)
Midnite Movies Double Feature: Mini-Skirt Mob / Chrome and Hot Leather (DVD)
Midnite Movies Double Feature: Masque of the Red Death / The Premature Burial (DVD)
Midnite Movies Double Feature: Empire of the Ants / Tentacles (DVD)
Midnite Movies Double Feature: Haunted Palace / Tower of London (DVD)

Here's what I'm still waiting for:

Midnite Movies Double Feature: Countess Dracula / The Vampire Lovers (DVD)
Midnite Movies Double Feature: Invisible Invaders / Journey to the Seventh Planet (DVD)
Midnite Movies Double Feature: The Oblong Box / Scream and Scream Again (DVD)
Midnite Movies Double Feature: Cry of the Banshee / Murders in the Rue Morgue (DVD)

Perfect condition, no slashed UPC's, no floaters. They honored the 10% discount and free shipping on the partial shipment, so I got these at 6.28 each. I have no reason to believe the backorder will not ship. Their b/o, email and invoicing could be a little better, but so far I got what I paid for and will not hesitate to use Oldies again.

[Scarface83]

what you guys mean by "floaters"

[Chad]

It has two meanings:

1. Liquid filled DVD covers (http://www.hirschusa.com/htmls/dvd_cover_pocket.htm)

2. The DVD has become detached (probably in transit) from its stub and is "floating" around freely inside the case, which usually results in a scratched disc.

Of course they're referring to the latter.

[joe_b]

I ordered 11 midnite movies and used the code to get 10% off and free shipping. Here's what I got:

Midnite Movies Double Feature: Voodoo Island / The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake (DVD)
Midnite Movies Double Feature: Masque of the Red Death / The Premature Burial (DVD)
Midnite Movies Double Feature: Haunted Palace / Tower of London (DVD)
I also ordered these three titles, but none showed up. Going by your post from last week, it appears we ordered around the same time, so they must have only had a couple of each in stock to begin with.

My big complaint was that they didn't process my order for 6 days, yet other people seem to have had there orders go through much faster. For example, my second order with them shipped the next day.

[ernestrp]

I ordered 1 title from them in 1/2007 and every month since then I have received their newspaper type catalog. You will be reminded every month of your purchase for atleast the next year or more... I wonder when it will end? I figure they have already spent more on the newspaper/catalog then what I bought, Flintstones Season 1, $6.98 + 3.95 shipping.

[dullboy]

Got my Deranged/Motel Hell in the mail Friday.

[Autolycus]

Their b/o, email and invoicing could be a little better...

That's the understatement of the year. :lol:

[hilts]

That's the understatement of the year. :lol:

rotfl Boy, did I have THAT coming!

[hilts]

I also ordered these three titles, but none showed up. Going by your post from last week, it appears we ordered around the same time, so they must have only had a couple of each in stock to begin with.

My big complaint was that they didn't process my order for 6 days, yet other people seem to have had there orders go through much faster. For example, my second order with them shipped the next day.

I placed my order late March 10, somewhere between beer #3 and beer #4. I remain suprised that I got anything, but that's probably the reason I fared a little better on the backordered stuff (the timing that is, not the beer).

[joe_b]

Ah, gotcha. :toast:

I fared much better on the second order, which arrived today. 6 out of 7 showed up, including a Midnite Movies title (War-Gods of the Deep/At the Earth's Core).

Now I wish I'd known to put these titles on my first (larger) order so I could have gotten 10% off on all of them. But the Sons of Kong set is nice enough, I guess - just don't know when I'll ever sit down and watch it.

[BobO'Link]

^"War-Gods of the Deep/At the Earth's Core" is still in print. That's probably why it showed up.

[HockeyMan2000]

How can you tell if you're getting any of the backordered titles -- do they update the website with more tracking info, etc.? I only received a couple of the titles I ordered today.

[Matthew Ackerly]

This cant be right.. I got a shipping confirmation that all 4 of my orders shipped.

And all four are OOP. We shall see when the order shows up.

Shipment #198807

USPS Media Mail (5-14 business days)
Shipped: March 25, 2008
Track your package on the USPS website

Item Number Item Price Qty Total

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XFOX 865533D The Island of Dr. Moreau (DVD)
$6.98
1
$6.98


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XFOX 889010D Midnite Movies Double Feature: Comedy of Terrors / The Raven (DVD)
$6.98
1
$6.98


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XFOX 885555D Midnite Movies Double Feature: Psych-Out / The Trip (DVD)
$6.98
1
$6.98


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XFOX 865656D Reptilicus (DVD)

[Sex Fiend]

How can you tell if you're getting any of the backordered titles -- do they update the website with more tracking info, etc.? I only received a couple of the titles I ordered today.

Apparently they don't give any kind of notification about this. Today I actually quite surprisingly received the rest of my apparently backordered titles (referenced in my prior post a page or so ago in this thread) that I didn't get in my last order from Oldies.com. This was just out of the clear blue, as they never sent me an email mentioning that they were shipping the rest of the order, or indicated anything on my order status page on their website.

So those of you with backordered parts of your order may actually still get the remaining items you ordered. Of course, that's no guarantee if the stuff you ordered is OOP. The three DVD's I received today are all still in print - all Fox Film Noir sales titles.

While I was pleased that they sent the rest of my order, I was disappointed that one of the DVD's appeared to be a used copy, or at the very least a return. The security stickers were missing, the cover art was pretty tattered looking, and the disk itself appeared to have some wear scratches on it. And I know the case had to have been previously opened at some point by Oldies.com, as there was actually an Oldies.com survey card enclosed, which of course wouldn't have been put in there at the Fox factory. I was not pleased about this, but I guess I'll keep it anyway as who knows how difficult it might be to process a return to Oldies.com.

So my guess is that these Fox/MGM sales titles must be inventory returns from some other merchant that Oldies is clearancing. Perhaps some of them are customer returns or damaged stock, as the one I received today apparently was. Anyway, just a word to the wise to check any disks you get from them if they appear to be missing security stickers.

[mnementh]

Well I ordered a bunch of Midnite Movies titles. I received

Deranged / Motel Hell
Masque of the Red Death / Premature Burial, The

and I didn't receive

At the Earth's Core
Comedy of Terrors / Raven, The
Countess Dracula / Vampire Lovers, The
Cry of the Banshee / Murders in the Rue Morgue
Donovan's Brain
Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine
Haunted Palace / Tower of London
Invisible Invaders / Journey to the Seventh Planet
Island of Dr. Moreau, The
Man from Planet X, The
Mars Needs Women
Oblong Box, The / Scream and Scream Again
Planet of the Vampires
Psych-Out / Trip, The
Reptilicus
X: The Man With The X-Ray Eyes

[melih69]

They don't have any OOP midnite movies. All the midnite movies they have are new releases or re-releases of old versions. They just charged my CC for 2 movies which is $ 12.XX . No email ,no call, no warning. I called them and asked about it. They told me they are going to be shipping and charging my CC for movies they send till my order is completed. 2 shipped movies are: Man from Planet X, The and Reptilicus . You can order from Amazon for about $11 each(it is still a better deal $7 each midnite movie from oldies.com). I guess as they receive re-release of OOP midnite movies, they will be shipping out the rest of our orders.

[Scarface83]

They don't have any OOP midnite movies. All the midnite movies they have are new releases or re-releases of old versions. They just charged my CC for 2 movies which is $ 12.XX . No email ,no call, no warning. I called them and asked about it. They told me they are going to be shipping and charging my CC for movies they send till my order is completed. 2 shipped movies are: Man from Planet X, The and Reptilicus . You can order from Amazon for about $11 each(it is still a better deal $7 each midnite movie from oldies.com). I guess as they receive re-release of OOP midnite movies, they will be shipping out the rest of our orders.

Check out the 3 reviews from Amazon for "Man from Planet X"


1.0 out of 5 stars A CHEAP DVD-R!!! DO NOT ORDER THIS!!!, February 9, 2008
By TFH (Long Island, NY) - See all my reviews
I thought that AMAZON had some kind of quality control...apparently not! This is a cheap DVD-R that somebody burned! Not to mention that mine was cracked when I received it! IMMDEDIATELY returned it to Amazon & got my money back.
What a dissapointment and what a hassle . . .Avoid this at all costs!



1.0 out of 5 stars A disastrous attempt, January 1, 2008
By Cuban Pete (Wyandotte, MI United States) - See all my reviews
A great movie, unfortunately the quality is atrocious! Picture drops out and freezes up about 30 minutes into the film making it impossible to continue. It's obvious that this is a pirated movie transfered poorly to DVD. Do not waste your money on this disc. Order the used one that was produced from a reputable company!



1.0 out of 5 stars pirate copies don't bother, December 31, 2007
By J. Stepp - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)
These are pirated copies. They come in a regular dvd case, but the jackets are color photocopies of an old poster. The discs have a home printed color label. They are on burnable discs. When I put it into my dvd player they load a computer menu. The movie has been burned off of an old vhs tape. Quality is horrible. It's clearly not a digital version. I returned it for a replacement copy and was sent the exact same thing. To my knowledge this movie has only been released on dvd through the "MGM Presents Midnite Movies" label. In short if there isn't a product picture don't buy it.

[melih69]

This title is from Amazon not from Amazon marketplace.How come Amazon sells fake DVDs ? I am glad I didn't order other midnite movies from amazon. I hope thats not what I am going to receive from oldies.com .

Check out the 3 reviews from Amazon for "Man from Planet X"


1.0 out of 5 stars A CHEAP DVD-R!!! DO NOT ORDER THIS!!!, February 9, 2008
By TFH (Long Island, NY) - See all my reviews
I thought that AMAZON had some kind of quality control...apparently not! This is a cheap DVD-R that somebody burned! Not to mention that mine was cracked when I received it! IMMDEDIATELY returned it to Amazon & got my money back.
What a dissapointment and what a hassle . . .Avoid this at all costs!



1.0 out of 5 stars A disastrous attempt, January 1, 2008
By Cuban Pete (Wyandotte, MI United States) - See all my reviews
A great movie, unfortunately the quality is atrocious! Picture drops out and freezes up about 30 minutes into the film making it impossible to continue. It's obvious that this is a pirated movie transfered poorly to DVD. Do not waste your money on this disc. Order the used one that was produced from a reputable company!



1.0 out of 5 stars pirate copies don't bother, December 31, 2007
By J. Stepp - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)
These are pirated copies. They come in a regular dvd case, but the jackets are color photocopies of an old poster. The discs have a home printed color label. They are on burnable discs. When I put it into my dvd player they load a computer menu. The movie has been burned off of an old vhs tape. Quality is horrible. It's clearly not a digital version. I returned it for a replacement copy and was sent the exact same thing. To my knowledge this movie has only been released on dvd through the "MGM Presents Midnite Movies" label. In short if there isn't a product picture don't buy it.

[Superdaddy]

This title is from Amazon not from Amazon marketplace.How come Amazon sells fake DVDs ? I am glad I didn't order other midnite movies from amazon. I hope thats not what I am going to receive from oldies.com .

Well, I have no interest in this title, but I must say this is very bizarre for amazon to be selling this. I looked up the movie on their site and there are two releases listed; the first (only available from third parties) is the MGM one, and the second (the one with all these bad reviews) has "na" next to "Studio" in the product information. This bad disc can indeed be bought through amazon's own link.

Of course, a marketplace seller could be selling burned movies, but why would amazon? Are these copies even legal? Where are they getting them from?

[BobO'Link]

^I've seen other titles on amazon like this. I don't think they are truly aware or actually care in spite of the reviews/notices on all of the titles like this I've seen. Some reviewers have indicated that they've notified amazon that the title offered is a bootleg/pirated version. It makes you wonder how someone convinced amazon they were on the "up and up" since you would think there would be some sort of "review commitee" process before a product is sold by amazon proper.

[BobO'Link]

Well I ordered a bunch of Midnite Movies titles. I received

Deranged / Motel Hell
Masque of the Red Death / Premature Burial, The

and I didn't receive

At the Earth's Core
Comedy of Terrors / Raven, The
Countess Dracula / Vampire Lovers, The
Cry of the Banshee / Murders in the Rue Morgue
Donovan's Brain
Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine
Haunted Palace / Tower of London
Invisible Invaders / Journey to the Seventh Planet
Island of Dr. Moreau, The
Man from Planet X, The
Mars Needs Women
Oblong Box, The / Scream and Scream Again
Planet of the Vampires
Psych-Out / Trip, The
Reptilicus
X: The Man With The X-Ray Eyes
Thanks for the update! Every title I was interested in did not ship to you. Saves me loads of trouble.

[Quatermass]

I got the two Fox Film Noir titles that were missing from my original order yesterday ("Whirlpool" and something with "House" in the title). It was a nice surprise, since when I've ordered from them in the past and something was out of stock, it was just too bad for you. Still no Midnite Movies, and I don't expect them.
I did get someone else's invoice in the envelope - a guy in Corpus Christi who ordered a whole bunch of stuff. Most likely, someone else got my invoice. There were no Credit card #s or SSN on it, so it's not a big deal, but I hate to see that sort of sloppiness. This is my fourth or fifth order from Oldies and I always use the "one-time use" credit card numbers. They really need to get their feces coagulated and get a better inventory/ordering system and drop the paper catalog, which is obsolete before the ink is dry.

[GorillaX]

This title is from Amazon not from Amazon marketplace.How come Amazon sells fake DVDs ? I am glad I didn't order other midnite movies from amazon. I hope thats not what I am going to receive from oldies.com .

I'm pretty certain those sales were from marketplace sellers

[mcfly]

I'm pretty certain those sales were from marketplace sellersThen why would they have left feebdack on the product page from Amazon?

[GorillaX]

alot of people still don't know the difference between buying from Amazon and one of their 3rd party sellers

[Superdaddy]

The disc that is getting all the negative feedback is not being offered by marketplace sellers. There are no marketplace sellers listed on the product page for that disc, just amazon.com's standard "add to cart" link.

Check it out; it comes up with an $11.95 price. Amazon.com themselves are selling this. Apparently, this is not the first time amazon has done this, but it's the first time I've heard of it, hence my questions above.

I have an amazon.com Visa card and get lots of rebates to spend there. My wife and I probably get about 100 packages a year from them. I have generally been very happy with service but things like this give me a little pause.

[GorillaX]

I checked it and you're right, this is very strange

[Autolycus]

I've seen other titles on amazon like this. I don't think they are truly aware or actually care in spite of the reviews/notices on all of the titles like this I've seen. Some reviewers have indicated that they've notified amazon that the title offered is a bootleg/pirated version. It makes you wonder how someone convinced amazon they were on the "up and up" since you would think there would be some sort of "review commitee" process before a product is sold by amazon proper.

The disc that is getting all the negative feedback is not being offered by marketplace sellers. There are no marketplace sellers listed on the product page for that disc, just amazon.com's standard "add to cart" link.

Check it out; it comes up with an $11.95 price. Amazon.com themselves are selling this. Apparently, this is not the first time amazon has done this, but it's the first time I've heard of it, hence my questions above.

This wouldn't be the first time Amazon knowingly kept selling defective junk in the face of negative feedback from customers - remember the Have Gun Will Travel Season 3 sets (mostly unplayable from DVD rot) they kept selling for months last year?

[RobCA]

Mine arrived today, I got everything I ordered (including the
Sons of Kong set), except the two Midnite Movies (Dr. Goldfoot
and X). All things considered, I'd probably order from them again. They just charged my credit card yesterday for an additional $13.96, so apparently those two MM discs missing from my order are on their way. :up:

Rob

[Matthew Ackerly]

My order arrived and got two of my four.

Reptilicus and Island of Dr. Moreau. And they are legit, MGM releases.

[HockeyMan2000]

Noticed I was just charged for another $38 and they've got to be all Midnite Movies titles (my first shipment was only 3 titles, 1 of which was the only non-Midnite Movies disc I ordered), so looks like they ARE getting these back in stock and sending them as they get them.

Looking good to me...

[WillieMLF]

I placed one large order and a few weeks ago and got about 3 titles out of 9, including the '10 movie ape pack'. I assumed BO titles wouldn't come. Today I opened up the mailbox, and beheld additional titles. I now have 2 of those crappy '10 movie ape packs'. Seems they sent one with each order. Hooray! I just got one of those 20 page magazines with each order, and got one additional magazine in the mail. That makes 3 in the past month. They all go directly into the recycle bin.

[RobCA]

They just charged my credit card yesterday for an additional $13.96, so apparently those two MM discs missing from my order are on their way. :up: Woohoo, got them in the mail today! Glad they had them after all.

Rob

[mnementh]

I just received:

Donovan's Brain
Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine
Man from Planet X, The
Planet of the Vampires
Reptilicus
X: The Man With The X-Ray Eyes

For some reason, I haven't received The Island of Dr. Moreau yet.

Btw, Killer Klowns from Outer Space is on sale for $3.99 at Fry's.

[mcfly]

So after all the hoopla, are alot of people getting the MM they ordered?

[JazzyBill]

No we are not. :(

[mnementh]

So after all the hoopla, are alot of people getting the MM they ordered?

Well, I've received 8 out of 18. Other people have reported receiving 3 of the titles I'm still missing.

[karsten]

Save 10% on any DVD order of $75 or more:

D75048

(One time use coupon code)


I see that most of the Midnite Movies are listed as sold out, but they still have some good deals.

[Quatermass]

So after all the hoopla, are alot of people getting the MM they ordered?


I got another shipment today containing The Man From Planet X and "X" The Man With The X-Ray Eyes. I didn't get Mars Needs Women yet, which is the only other one I ordered.

[Bobhug]

Hamiltonbook.com is an alternate source for some of the Midnite Movies releases. They are priced a dollar more than at Oldies.com and currently they're only offering single feature releases. Here's the list . . . . .

AT THE EARTH'S CORE: Midnite Movies.
Dvd. Our Price $7.95
ATTACK OF THE PUPPET PEOPLE: Midnite Movies.
Dvd. Our Price $7.95
BEACH BLANKET BINGO: Midnite Movies.
Dvd. Our Price $7.95
DIE, MONSTER, DIE! Midnite Movies.
Dvd. Our Price $7.95
DONOVAN'S BRAIN: Midnite Movies.
Dvd. Our Price $7.95
DR. GOLDFOOT AND THE BIKINI MACHINE: Midnite Movies.
Dvd. Our Price $7.95
DR. PHIBES RISES AGAIN! Midnite Movies.
Dvd. Our Price $7.95
DUNWICH HORROR: Midnite Movies.
Dvd. Published at $14.98 Our Price $7.95
INVADERS FROM MARS: Midnite Movies.
Dvd. Our Price $7.95
ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU: Midnite Movies.
Dvd. Our Price $7.95
IT! The Terror from Beyond Space--Midnite Movies.
Dvd. Published at $14.98 Our Price $7.95
MAN FROM PLANET X: Midnite Movies.
Dvd. Our Price $7.95
PEOPLE THAT TIME FORGOT: Midnite Movies.
Dvd. Our Price $7.95
PIT AND THE PENDULUM: Midnite Movies.
Dvd. Our Price $7.95
PLANET OF THE VAMPIRES: Midnite Movies.
Dvd. Our Price $7.95
REPTILICUS: Midnite Movies.
Dvd. Our Price $7.95
TWICE TOLD TALES: Midnite Movies.
Dvd. Our Price $7.95
VILLAGE OF THE GIANTS: Midnite Movies.
Dvd. Our Price $7.95
WAR-GODS OF THE DEEP: Midnite Movies.
Dvd. Our Price $7.95
WILD ANGELS: Midnite Movies.
Dvd. Our Price $7.95
X THE MAN WITH THE X-RAY EYES: Midnite Movies.
Dvd. Our Price $7.95

[Chad]

I got another shipment today containing The Man From Planet X and "X" The Man With The X-Ray Eyes. I didn't get Mars Needs Women yet, which is the only other one I ordered.

Same here. Except it arrived the day before yesterday and my shipment contained Planet of the Vampires, Reptilicus and The Man From Planet X. I'm still waiting on Psych-Out / The Trip, which is the final item.

[kenbuzz]

Man, am I confused.

If I go to Oldies.com right now, see a bunch of stuff that's showing as "in stock" that I want, and I drop them in my cart ---- what next? Do I order, do I put it on hold and call them to see if they're really in stock (and if so, what phone #?), or do I do something else?

:confused:

[RobCA]

Place the order, wait and hope for the best. It doesn't sound like anyone's being charged for DVDs they didn't get, so what have you got to lose? JMO

Rob

[n.phelge]

Place the order, wait and hope for the best. It doesn't sound like anyone's being charged for DVDs they didn't get, so what have you got to lose? JMO
Rob

The main thing you need to be aware of is that not all of your items will ship regardless of their listed stock status, so if what does ship doesn't meet the free shipping limit, you may be charged shipping.

[joe_b]

Do I order, do I put it on hold and call them to see if they're really in stock (and if so, what phone #?), or do I do something else?

:confused:If you don't prefer the wait-and-see approach, their customer service number is 1-800-336-4627.

I ordered "Planet of the Vampires" and a couple others people reported receiving. If they did get additional inventory, it must have been limited. Ordered on 3/11 - as of today I haven't been charged for additional titles. Three of them are still in-print, I don't know why it's so difficult to restock after a month.

Since it's been 30 days, I assume all my backordered items were cancelled? I might try ordering a couple from Hamilton - but I'll be calling Oldies first. I don't want any surprises in my mailbox afterward.

[FangsFirst]

The main thing you need to be aware of is that not all of your items will ship regardless of their listed stock status, so if what does ship doesn't meet the free shipping limit, you may be charged shipping.
Not true.

If your ORDER exceeds it, you get free shipping--period, regardless of stock status.

However, if nothing in your order is in stock, is not free shipping qualified and you do the kong set or something, you WILL be charged full shipping for only the free kong set.

[n.phelge]

Not true.

If your ORDER exceeds it, you get free shipping--period, regardless of stock status.

Read the full thread - it has happened previously (including to me on a prior order). Some recent orders may not have had this problem, but it is enough of a hassle (along with their invalid stock status) for me to do business elsewhere.

[hilts]

Read the full thread - it has happened previously (including to me on a prior order). Some recent orders may not have had this problem, but it is enough of a hassle (along with their invalid stock status) for me to do business elsewhere.

Dude, you might want to take your own advice. Since it is so dang slow at work this morning, I read the whole thread. There is not one post of anyone who ordered at free shipping threshhold being charged for shipping. You even mentioned you did not get charged shipping on your partial order.

Like FangsFirst said - not true.

[FangsFirst]

Also, I called them and asked about that policy and they told me you would not be charged shipping, so if you are, at least a phone call should take care of it.

[n.phelge]

Dude, you might want to take your own advice. Since it is so dang slow at work this morning, I read the whole thread. There is not one post of anyone who ordered at free shipping threshhold being charged for shipping. You even mentioned you did not get charged shipping on your partial order.

Like FangsFirst said - not true.

Dude, read post #11.

Also, I said it happened to me previously - not with this order.

[Neil M.]

Dude, read post #11.

Also, I said it happened to me previously - not with this order.

I think you misread that post. He bought 2 items which would be under the $50 free shipping threshold. He got charged the full shipping and only got the item he didn't want. That's what he was complaining about. If you got charged shipping when it was supposed to be free, all you have to do is call them up and tell them to refund you.

[hilts]

Dude, read post #11.

Also, I said it happened to me previously - not with this order.

deleted my response to avoid a lot of irrelevant exchanges

[melih69]

I just check my online bank account and i have 2 charges on my CC. I guess It is from my first order that i placed it back in when this deal posted. Did anybody have new charges ?
Maybe they will finally ship my oop midnite movies .

[Jtheo]

I just check my online bank account and i have 2 charges on my CC. I guess It is from my first order that i placed it back in when this deal posted. Did anybody have new charges ?
Maybe they will finally ship my oop midnite movies .

I did as well. I received 3/9 titles originally. Curious to see what shipped.

[Superdaddy]

Well, against my better judgment, I ordered from this place...no midnite movies; I got swayed by their $5 for $25 CDs. A lot of these appear to be OOP titles from Sony/BMG labels. Some are out of stock on a lot of other web sites, so I ordered 10 titles for $50 and free shipping. Ordered them almost a week ago and still no shipment. I know they don't give real time inventory status, but if they did actually have these in stock, by the time they get around to shipping my order, I'll probably get two CDs or something, like people are getting with their midnite movie orders.

Oh well...my credit card has not been charged for anything, so can't hurt to wait.

[joe_b]

If anyone wanted something that showed up as SOLD OUT a couple weeks ago, you might want to re-check. I had 10 unshipped Midnite Movies in my order. As of today 8 of them are listed as back in stock on the Oldies website.

Since it's been over 30 days, I'm not counting on anything showing up - and nothing has been billed to me so far.

[dcrw6]

If anyone gets Psych-out/The Trip, please let us know. I cancelled any backorders I had and picked them all up save for that one elsewhere. If anyone gets that one, then I'll reorder it.

[dullboy]

If anyone gets Psych-out/The Trip, please let us know. I cancelled any backorders I had and picked them all up save for that one elsewhere. If anyone gets that one, then I'll reorder it.
I made an order when this thread first started. I only had two dvds on my order, the first of which was Motel Hell/Deranged, and that shipped pretty quickly. The second was Psych-Out/The Trip, and I just noticed the second charge on my card from Nina's this weekend.

[King Krabb]

I called them today and they said the rest of my backordered DVDs (Psych-Out/The Trip, Tower of London/Haunted Palace, and Planet of the Vampires) shipped and should reach me tomorrow. I'm away at college, but I'll know what I ended up getting when I get home next week.

[Superdaddy]

Got an e-mail from them that my CD order shipped. Checked my credit card statement online, and the charge is for $30. So that means four of my titles didn't ship.

Now I get to play the fun game that everyone else is playing of placing bets on which ones won't be in the box when it arrives, since they don't tell you in the e-mail what they sent, like every other web site on earth does.

[melih69]

you can call and ask them. They tell you what is in your shipment and what is not.

[OopAnt]

Check out the 3 reviews from Amazon for "Man from Planet X"


1.0 out of 5 stars A CHEAP DVD-R!!! DO NOT ORDER THIS!!!, February 9, 2008
By TFH (Long Island, NY) - See all my reviews
I thought that AMAZON had some kind of quality control...apparently not! This is a cheap DVD-R that somebody burned! Not to mention that mine was cracked when I received it! IMMDEDIATELY returned it to Amazon & got my money back.
What a dissapointment and what a hassle . . .Avoid this at all costs!



1.0 out of 5 stars A disastrous attempt, January 1, 2008
By Cuban Pete (Wyandotte, MI United States) - See all my reviews
A great movie, unfortunately the quality is atrocious! Picture drops out and freezes up about 30 minutes into the film making it impossible to continue. It's obvious that this is a pirated movie transfered poorly to DVD. Do not waste your money on this disc. Order the used one that was produced from a reputable company!



1.0 out of 5 stars pirate copies don't bother, December 31, 2007
By J. Stepp - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)
These are pirated copies. They come in a regular dvd case, but the jackets are color photocopies of an old poster. The discs have a home printed color label. They are on burnable discs. When I put it into my dvd player they load a computer menu. The movie has been burned off of an old vhs tape. Quality is horrible. It's clearly not a digital version. I returned it for a replacement copy and was sent the exact same thing. To my knowledge this movie has only been released on dvd through the "MGM Presents Midnite Movies" label. In short if there isn't a product picture don't buy it.

The photo representing these reviews are obviously not from the same DVD. The photo is a user submitted photo which only confuses the matter as in the info, it says "Studio: na". Its less Amazon's determination for quality control and more of how these grey market DVDs get their products into retail markets.

[OopAnt]

As an added note, Oldies.com is the same company that releases Alpha Video, as all the Alpha Video releases state at the bottom of their packaging in big bold letters "www.Oldies.com".

[Living Deadpan]

Well I couldn't resist taking the plunge (thanks to the poster of the 10% off coupon). 4 of them were the MGM DVDs.

If they are indeed in stock, they have several Anchor Bay/Elite cult horror box sets that are a BARGAIN:


Aussie Horror Collection Vol 1 (http://www.oldies.com/product-view/0340FD.html) $7

Fright Pack: Man's Worst Friends (6-DISC) (http://www.oldies.com/product-view/7809GD.html) $15

Aussie Horror Collection Vol 2 (4-DISC) (http://www.oldies.com/product-view/0341FD.html) $7

[waylonsmithers]

I ordered 8 of the OOP movies and received
Reptilicus
Planet of the Vampires
Man from Planet x
Man with x-ray vision

in my first shipment. I see there's a charge the other four movies on my CC, so they must be shipping

Psych-out/The Trip
Tower of London/Haunted Palace
Coiuntess Dracula/Vampire Lovers
Comedy of Terror/The Raven

[Peep]

Well I couldn't resist taking the plunge (thanks to the poster of the 10% off coupon). 4 of them were the MGM DVDs.

If they are indeed in stock, they have several Anchor Bay/Elite cult horror box sets that are a BARGAIN:


Aussie Horror Collection Vol 1 (http://www.oldies.com/product-view/0340FD.html) $7

Fright Pack: Man's Worst Friends (6-DISC) (http://www.oldies.com/product-view/7809GD.html) $15

Aussie Horror Collection Vol 2 (4-DISC) (http://www.oldies.com/product-view/0341FD.html) $7

Thanks for the tip. Those two Aussie collections pushed me over the top. Of my order, I'd be happy to get any of the following:

Aussie Horror Collection, Volume 1
Aussie Horror Collection, Volume 2
Comedy of Terrors / The Raven
Countess Dracula / The Vampire Lovers
Cry of the Banshee / Murders in the Rue Morgue
Donovan's Brain
Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine
Haunted Palace / Tower of London
Invisible Invaders / Journey to the Seventh Planet
Muscle Beach Party / Ski Party
Planet of the Vampires
Psych-Out / The Trip
Reptilicus
The Man from Planet X
The Oblong Box / Scream and Scream Again
X: The Man With The X-Ray Eyes

[joe_b]

As early as Monday I hadn't seen any new charges from Oldies, so imagine my surprise when I found a big yellow envelope inside my storm door this afternoon.

Here's what was shipped to me for those still waiting:

Island of Dr. Moreau
Planet of the Vampires
Oblong Box/Scream and Scream Again
Cry of the Banshee/Murders in the Rue Morgue
Haunted Palace/Tower of London
Countess Dracula/Vampire Lovers

NOT INCLUDED:
Comedy of Terrors/The Raven
Masque of Red Death/Premature Burial
Attack of the Puppet People/Village of the Giants
Voodoo Island/Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake

And for anyone wondering if these are new pressings: 3 of them had stickers on the front advertising a rebate that expired in 2003. I can only speculate these were from some newly discovered inventory MGM had lying around.

[efordvt]

If anyone gets Psych-out/The Trip, please let us know. I cancelled any backorders I had and picked them all up save for that one elsewhere. If anyone gets that one, then I'll reorder it.

I couldn't believe it - I actually received Psych-out/The Trip yesterday!
My initial order that shipped March 14th was:

Lifeboat (Special Edition) (DVD)
Midnite Movies Double Feature: Strange Invaders / Invaders from Mars (DVD)
Sons of Kong: 10 Full-Length Movies on 3 DVDS (3D Pop-Up Case) (DVD)
The Thin Blue Line (DVD)
Vanishing Point (U.S. and U.K. Versions) (Widescreen) (DVD)

and I finally got Psych-Out/The Trip April 25th! Is MGM re-pressing these?

[mnementh]

Well, I've received 16 out of the 18 (http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showpost.php?p=8588591&postcount=108) supposedly OOP Midnite Movies DVDs. The only ones still missing are Mars Needs Women and Comedy of Terror/Raven but nobody's mentioned receiving those.

Now I wish I could get my hands on the two Best Buy box sets.

[Peep]

Now I wish I could get my hands on the two Best Buy box sets.

What Best Buy boxsets? Do they have MM not available elsewhere?

[Living Deadpan]

Regarding Foxstore.com's OOP Midnite selection, I just got an email saying my 4 DVDs shipped.

-Tomb of Ligeia/ Evening With Poe
-Haunted Palace/ Tower of London
-Cry of the Banshee/ Rue Morgue
-Oblong Box/ Scream and Scream Again

I honestly wasn't expecting this to happen, I ordered it with my fingers twisted & some of the same titles at Oldies.com!

I also just received a brand new "used" copy of Masque of Red Death/ Premature Burial $10 from Wherehouse.com (Secondspin also has it).

And ordered Deranged/ Motel Hell from Amazon.com where it's still listed as in stock.

[mnementh]

What Best Buy boxsets? Do they have MM not available elsewhere?

Best Buy started selling two exclusive box sets last October:

Midnite Movies Volume One: Monsters & Creatures (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8551881&type=product&id=1764013)
The Food of the Gods
Chosen Survivors / Earth Dies Screaming Double Feature
Gorilla at Large / Mystery on Monster Island Double Feature
Yongary, Monster From The Deep / Konga Double Feature
Phantom From 10,000 Leagues / Beast Within a Million Eyes, The Double Feature

Midnite Movies Volume Two: Vampires & Witches (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8551916&type=product&id=1764015)
Witchfinder General (AKA Conqueror Worm)
Devils of Darkness / Witchcraft Double Feature
House on Skull Mountain / Mephisto Waltz Double Feature
Return of Dracula, The / Vampire, The Double Feature
Beast Within / Bat People, The Double Feature

[Quatermass]

Best Buy started selling two exclusive box sets last October:

Midnite Movies Volume One: Monsters & Creatures (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8551881&type=product&id=1764013)
The Food of the Gods
Chosen Survivors / Earth Dies Screaming Double Feature
Gorilla at Large / Mystery on Monster Island Double Feature
Yongary, Monster From The Deep / Konga Double Feature
Phantom From 10,000 Leagues / Beast Within a Million Eyes, The Double Feature

Midnite Movies Volume Two: Vampires & Witches (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8551916&type=product&id=1764015)
Witchfinder General (AKA Conqueror Worm)
Devils of Darkness / Witchcraft Double Feature
House on Skull Mountain / Mephisto Waltz Double Feature
Return of Dracula, The / Vampire, The Double Feature
Beast Within / Bat People, The Double Feature

I got both of those because it was economical - $40/5 DVDs that sell for $9-$12 separately. The boxes are nothing special, just flimsy cardboard with no artwork or anything, just the MM logo and the movie titles.

[Peep]

Thanks, so there's nothing in the boxes which can't be found elsewhere?

[Quatermass]

Thanks, so there's nothing in the boxes which can't be found elsewhere?

Nope, they're not numbered, there's no bonus discs or secret decoder rings or anything. I wouldn't be surprised if they turn up again this Halloween.

[dullboy]

I couldn't believe it - I actually received Psych-out/The Trip yesterday!
Got mine, too.

[dcrw6]

Thanks everyone to responding. I placed an order with them and even if nothing else ends up getting shipped, I'll be happy as long as I get Psych-Out/The Trip. I've only got about four more Midnite Movies to get and I'll have a complete collection, the hardest one to find being Angry Red Planet.

Popcorn (DVD)
Qty: 1 $8.95


Marronnier (DVD)
Qty: 1 $8.95


House on Sorority Row (DVD)
Qty: 1 $8.48


Unconventional: A Hilarious Look Into The Underbelly of the Horror Convention (DVD)
Qty: 1 $6.99


Night Visitor (DVD)
Qty: 1 $6.98


The Swarm (Limited Supply Clearance Item) (DVD)
Qty: 1 $6.98


The Ghoul (1933) (DVD)
Qty: 1 $6.98


Aussie Horror Collection, Volume 1 (Thirst / Patrick / Strange Behavior) (3-DVD)
Qty: 1 $6.95 (Even though I already have Thirst and Strange Behavior, this is still cheaper than buying Patrick by itself after I resell the other two)


How To Make A Monster (DVD)
Qty: 1 $5.95


Land of the Minotaur / Terror (DVD)
Qty: 1 $5.95


Grindhouse Double Shock Show: Good Against Evil (1977) / The Severed Arm (1973) (DVD)
: 1 $5.95


Grindhouse Double Shock Show: Carnival Of Blood (1970) / The Undertaker And His Pals (1966) (DVD)
Qty: 1 $5.95


Midnite Movies Double Feature: Psych-Out / The Trip (DVD)
Qty: 1 $6.98


Aussie Horror Collection, Volume 2 (The Dreaming / The Survivor / Voyage Into Fear / Snapshot) (4-DVD)
Qty: 1 $6.95


Satan's Black Wedding / Criminally Insane (DVD)
Qty: 1 $5.95


Fright Pack - Man's Worst Friends (Rats: Night of Terror / Zoltan: Hound of Dracula / The Cat O' Nine Tails / Slugs / The Black Cat / Parasite) (6-DVD)
Qty

[grem458]

I ordered Planet of the Vampires in mid March and haven't received any word it's coming. Still holding out hope though.

[Neil M.]

Well they're finally sending me my second package from my March 11th order. Unfortunately, it's only 1 of the 5 they still owe me. Whatever.

They really need to improve their website. There's no reason why they can't update your order page. It's a very basic concept and it would probably save their customer service a ton of calls.

[Zbu]

Still no Mars Needs Women for me. La Sigh.

[King Krabb]

The other day I received the rest of my order. It was The Trip/Psych-Out, Haunted Palace/Tower of London, and Planet of the Vampires.

[Peep]

Thanks for the tip. Those two Aussie collections pushed me over the top. Of my order, I'd be happy to get any of the following:

Aussie Horror Collection, Volume 1
Aussie Horror Collection, Volume 2
Comedy of Terrors / The Raven
Countess Dracula / The Vampire Lovers
Cry of the Banshee / Murders in the Rue Morgue
Donovan's Brain
Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine
Haunted Palace / Tower of London
Invisible Invaders / Journey to the Seventh Planet
Muscle Beach Party / Ski Party
Planet of the Vampires
Psych-Out / The Trip
Reptilicus
The Man from Planet X
The Oblong Box / Scream and Scream Again
X: The Man With The X-Ray Eyes

I just got notified that my order has shipped. I checked my credit card and I was charged $87.89, which makes me think I got 14 of the 16 items that I had ordered!

[Burgundy LaRue]

I got backorders for Kiss of Death and Countess Dracula/The Vampire Lovers yesterday. I'll need to cancel Masque of the Red Death/The Premature Burial because I bought a new "used" copy during one of the Wherehouse/SecondSpin 20% off sales.

I was happy to get the two movies, but Oldies' service stinks. :down:

[Quatermass]

I got a new catalog in the mail today. On the front it features the Midnite Movies and says "many sold-out titles now back in stock." Of course they could be sold out again by now.
D75058 is good for 10% off $75 or more for the month of May.