The Real Ghostbusters: The Complete Collection
Available for the first time on DVD! Get all 147 episodes of The Real Ghostbusters plus over TWELVE HOURS of bonus features. So much footage, we needed 25 DVDs! A must have for any Ghostbuster fan.
Included are:
- All Episodes of The Real Ghostbusters
- All episodes from Slimer! And The Real Ghostbusters
- Unique Collector's Box with exclusive art
Also included are over TWELVE HOURS of bonus features, including:
- The original promotional pilot for The Real Ghostbusters, NEVER BEFORE AIRED
- 21 on-camera commentary tracks with producers, voice actors, writers, animators and production personnel
- 5 exclusive documentaries
- 86 episode introductions
- 16-page booklets include episode synopses, trivia and art for every episode!
- Plus scripts, storyboards, image galleries, music & effects audio tracks, and much more!
- Interviews with J. Michael Straczynski (Writer & Story Editor), Maurice LaMarche (Voice of "Egon Spengler"), Laura Summer (Voice of First "Janine Melnitz"), Kath Soucie (Voice of Second "Janine Melnitz") and many others!
for more information, read the press release over at tvshowsondvd.com, http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Real-Ghostbusters-The-Complete-Series/10151
25% OFF ANY ORDER OVER $100 (ignore the coupon in the picture above)
Enter TLMISSYOU in the coupon code box on the shopping cart page. This exclusive offer expires 11:59 p.m., ET, Saturday, August 23, 2008. Applies to any merchandise orders of $100 or more, excluding taxes and shipping charges, before discount taken. Only one coupon code per customer. Coupon cannot be used in combination with any other coupon offer or prior purchases and does not apply to preview offers. We can ship orders to US and FPO/APO addresses only.
If you're not charged tax. (They charge tax in IA, IL, IN, NY, PA, VA)
Merchandise: $179.99
Promotion -$45.00
Merchandise Subtotal: $134.99
Shipping Charges: $14.99
Merchandise TOTAL: $149.98
ORDER TOTAL $149.98
You can get 8% back at fatwallet, 6% at e*bates, mrrebates at 8% too.
Also, if you choose to pick the INSTALLMENT Plan (Pay in 4 easy installments - no interest charged) it looks like it's reporting the wrong amounts in the checkout screen. It looks to be calculating the total of 3 remaining PRE-coupon amount, I just shot them an email to see what they have to say about it.
Could use this to get the 5 seasons of Get Smart (with extras) $199.95 less discount if you haven't had the opportunity.
Trevor
08-10-08, 05:08 PM
Could use this to get the 5 seasons of Get Smart (with extras) $199.95 less discount if you haven't had the opportunity.
I've been debating that set, but given that it looks like it will be less than $20 per season as they hit retail stores, I think I'll wait.
strawberryshortcake
08-10-08, 05:12 PM
Re: Ghostbusters.
Will the credit card be charged the same day when you place the order? Or will they charge on date of shipment?
pilot
08-10-08, 05:12 PM
I've been debating that set, but given that it looks like it will be less than $20 per season as they hit retail stores, I think I'll wait.
Get Smart doesn't have any extras. But if that's not something you care about, it's indeed a good deal.
pilot
08-10-08, 05:15 PM
Re: Ghostbusters.
Will the credit card be charged the same day when you place the order? Or will they charge on date of shipment?
http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showpost.php?p=8830334&postcount=72 says they charge now, http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showpost.php?p=8831446&postcount=75 says they don't. I think, and this is purely a guess, but I think those that wrote someplace that they were charged now, were ordering at the special link timelife set up for ghosbusters only, which didn't allow coupons to be used. I'm almost sure they don't charge until the item ships.
pilot
08-10-08, 05:21 PM
I bought Get Smart from TimeLife in October 26th and they didn't charge me until November 21st according to my records.
Darknite39
08-10-08, 06:23 PM
I can't wait for this set to come out. Thanks for all of the information, Pilot.
Also, way to pad that post count! :P
Quack
08-10-08, 06:27 PM
I placed my order, but didn't get a chance to add on the coupon....I called customer service and they said I could call within 3 days and add it on, they didn't have my info on hand right away because of the online order I placed about 10 minutes before.
E-Z-B
08-10-08, 09:45 PM
*sigh*. I pulled the trigger on this...
Raye
08-11-08, 05:19 AM
Wow! I was a huge Ghostbusters fan when before I could even walk and owning this complete collection would definitely be a dream come true. I'm going to order this tomorrow when I'm more awake. Thank you for the head's up!
novaag
08-11-08, 09:06 AM
Placed my order this morning, thanks for the heads up pilot!
Numes
08-11-08, 12:18 PM
I'm glad I didn't go ahead with the 10% off. If I did my math correctly, 25% off is a better deal. Thanks Pilot!
mcfly
08-11-08, 01:39 PM
I think I may wait for a 20% and free shipping deal (they come out every so often).. would it be that much of a difference?
jgorow
08-11-08, 01:48 PM
I like the ghostbusters show with those guys from f-troop and the gorilla
E-Z-B
08-11-08, 01:49 PM
I think I may wait for a 20% and free shipping deal (they come out every so often).. would it be that much of a difference?It's $6.
mraw
08-11-08, 01:50 PM
I was interested in buying this release because I used to love the show and had all the toys, but I have no idea whether or not it's entertainment value has held up for me over the years. I don't have much to go by, so I think I will pass on this set. $150 is a lot of money to pay for a show that I vaguely remember loving as a child.
pilot
08-11-08, 03:10 PM
I think I may wait for a 20% and free shipping deal (they come out every so often).. would it be that much of a difference?
I can't recall if 20%/20% & free shipping come out, but since shipping is $15 it would make a difference. I think Get Smart had free shipping itself, then the coupon was used, but I'm not sure.
mcfly
08-11-08, 03:44 PM
I can't recall if 20%/20% & free shipping come out, but since shipping is $15 it would make a difference. I think Get Smart had free shipping itself, then the coupon was used, but I'm not sure.Maybe that's what it was.
I'm in for this coupon though. People were discussing it at the one GB site but weren't dishing out the goods.
Thanks again!!
PirateMike
08-11-08, 11:57 PM
Ahoy there this is the first I've heard of this set and I'm excited about it! I had to splurge for it but this was the first time I ordered anything from Time Life so I accidentally ordered it with the 10% discount & had to pay shipping & tax it came to $195.5 so I called them and they were really cool the guy said he had an argument with a manager (screw the man!) I don't know what over but I ended up re ordering it with the 25% off but they also gave me free shipping so I got it for a pretty sweet $146.64
Now they gotta do this with Beetlejuice!
Raye
08-12-08, 12:18 AM
I don't know what over but I ended up re ordering it with the 25% off but they also gave me free shipping so I got it for a pretty sweet $146.64
What a deal!
BTW, does anyone know who published those three Ghostbusters DVDs that came out a while back? I'm guessing it was not Time Life considering that the episodes were out of order.
pilot
08-12-08, 01:21 AM
What a deal!
BTW, does anyone know who published those three Ghostbusters DVDs that came out a while back? I'm guessing it was not Time Life considering that the episodes were out of order.
Sony
Raye
08-12-08, 01:23 AM
Just placed my order, actually, and the TLMISSYOU coupon did not work. :(
My total with S&H is $179.98... Debating if I should call and complain about it or just cancel it and wait for a new coupon. Any suggestions?
E-Z-B
08-12-08, 08:00 AM
Did you try stacking coupons? Only the most recent coupon you entered will work. I just tried, and it still works for me.
dogmatica
08-12-08, 11:27 AM
Man, the first two seasons of this show are great... I love 'em... But... Boy, does it go downhill fast with a completely different animation style coupled with the Slimer focus in the last few years. I just can't see buying this for over $80. I picked up the Seinfeld Complete Series for $79 and I actually know I like most of those episodes.
E-Z-B
08-12-08, 12:15 PM
Season 1 & 2 are 78 episodes. Season 3 is another 13.
Season 4 was when it became "Slimer!", so at least you'll have 91 good episodes which is more than half the collection.
Quack
08-12-08, 12:17 PM
Anyone know how to cancel an order from here? Can I do it online or do I need to call them?
Raye
08-12-08, 12:30 PM
Did you try stacking coupons? Only the most recent coupon you entered will work. I just tried, and it still works for me.
I did not stack any coupons. When I entered the coupon code, there was no discount. I just tried to do it now and it works... There must have been some kind of problems when I ordered last night. -_- I shot an e-mail to them asking if I could have the discount applied. If I don't receive a response, I'll be giving them a call tomorrow.
mcfly
08-12-08, 12:38 PM
Anyone know how to cancel an order from here? Can I do it online or do I need to call them?You have to call.
E-Z-B
08-12-08, 12:39 PM
You're probably better off calling, not emailing. Tell them you had a problem applying the right coupon code.
Raye
08-12-08, 11:51 PM
Surprisingly, my e-mail was answered. CS canceled it (was confirmed as canceled in my account) and I was able to reorder it with the coupon. Thanks for everyone's help.
mcfly
08-16-08, 09:19 PM
I just got off the phone twice after arguing with CS reps telling me my coupon didn't work (TLMISSYOU). I wanted to pay in the installment plan since there's no confirmation if they charge now or later.. seriously, the people working customer service there are idiots. I got one confirmation from a woman who manually applied the $45 off since the coupon wouldn't take then the other girl told me that they can only honor the 10% off since it's a pre-order. Come the fuck on.
I think I'm just gonna order it the way it is on the site and see what happens. Grrr.
EDIT: They charged right away. I didn't go through the pre-order page, just the regular Time-Life site. Oh well.
maingon
08-16-08, 10:56 PM
I ordered it, loved the series, and for the most part the series has held up very well, and is better then anything the kids get today.
PirateMike
08-17-08, 05:49 PM
why is everyone ordering. I'd say it's very likely this will be cheaper at deepdiscount or amazon
This is an exclusive for Time Life maybe eventually it'll get to those sites but it may be broken up into season sets
FangsFirst
08-17-08, 07:05 PM
This is an exclusive for Time Life maybe eventually it'll get to those sites but it may be broken up into season sets
Not to mention, if Get Smart is any indicator it'll be, what, a year, two years?
mcfly
08-17-08, 07:34 PM
Yeah I can't say I'd order from them unless I had to..
It's a Time-Life exclusive peoples.
Neil M.
08-30-08, 04:17 PM
I got a letter from Time-Life today saying that due to an unexpected delay, the estimated shipping date is September 24, 2008. That doesn't make any sense so I'm assuming it means November. Anyone else receive this?
mcfly
08-30-08, 04:48 PM
I got a letter from Time-Life today saying that due to an unexpected delay, the estimated shipping date is September 24, 2008. That doesn't make any sense so I'm assuming it means November. Anyone else receive this?Yeah, a lot of people at GB Fans got the same thing. It was an error on their part.
Still November.
mcfly
09-12-08, 02:44 PM
Holy crap this is awesome. Glad I got my pre-order in with that 25% off coupon. :D
Are there any new Time-Life coupon codes available?
David Levine
09-12-08, 03:26 PM
5 steelbooks inside of a box?
Sounds like they plan to sell them individually at retail later - I just can't imagine going to that expense otherwise.
WTK
09-12-08, 03:33 PM
Are there any new Time-Life coupon codes available?
I'm not sure if it's new or not, but there is this code...
AFGOLD - $30 off $150 (Expires 10/15/08)
JackBurton
09-12-08, 03:38 PM
I'm not sure if it's new or not, but there is this code...
AFGOLD - $30 off $150 (Expires 10/15/08)Thanks!
xfilekr
10-02-08, 10:01 AM
Is AFGOLD the best deal right now?
Mr. G
10-02-08, 02:27 PM
Man... I was against buying this for $180, but $150 might be too good to pass up on. I loved the cartoon as a kid, but I'm finding it harder to enjoy certain childhood faves as I get older. I recently bought all He-Man sets (10 bucks Best Buy deal last month) but find myself sort of burning out around after just 25 episodes. (though the fact that some episodes didn't play and were wonky didn't help any). I started out really enjoying the episodes, but then it became kind of the same ole same ole formula. I dunno, maybe I have outgrown it.
Anyway, I guess I'll pick this up for my future kids if anything else, plus, eventually, I plan to watch all 147 ep's again (in perhaps a futile attempt to relive a part of my youth).
By the way, how does the installment plan work?
What is the Installment Plan?
Several products on our site allow you the option of paying in separate installments with zero interest. If you have chosen an applicable product, the Installment Plan check box will appear in the shopping cart. Click it to take advantage of this convenient payment plan. Your entire order will then be divided into installments. Orders that exceed $800 are not eligible for the Installment Plan option regardless of individual product eligibility.
On your first statement, you will be charged the applicable installment plus all sales tax and shipping charges. Note: The balance due on your order cannot exceed the credit balance available on your credit card account. The Installment Plan does not apply to Introductory Offers
So let's say you click on this offer while checking out The Real Ghostbusters for $150 plus shipping. How many installments are we looking at here? 2? 3? 4? I don't want to be billed $150+ in one blow. So I'd pay let's say $75 the month of October, then in November they'll charge me the rest right? ($75, assuming it is a 2-month installment system).
FangsFirst
10-02-08, 03:31 PM
I started out really enjoying the episodes, but then it became kind of the same ole same ole formula. I dunno, maybe I have outgrown it.
While this one IS still a kid's show, it was always more inventive and less formulaic. Well, for a while at the least. Strange and esoteric references alone...
mcfly
10-02-08, 03:46 PM
Man... I was against buying this for $180, but $150 might be too good to pass up on. I loved the cartoon as a kid, but I'm finding it harder to enjoy certain childhood faves as I get older. I recently bought all He-Man sets (10 bucks Best Buy deal last month) but find myself sort of burning out around after just 25 episodes. (though the fact that some episodes didn't play and were wonky didn't help any). I started out really enjoying the episodes, but then it became kind of the same ole same ole formula. I dunno, maybe I have outgrown it.
Anyway, I guess I'll pick this up for my future kids if anything else, plus, eventually, I plan to watch all 147 ep's again (in perhaps a futile attempt to relive a part of my youth).
By the way, how does the installment plan work?
What is the Installment Plan?
Several products on our site allow you the option of paying in separate installments with zero interest. If you have chosen an applicable product, the Installment Plan check box will appear in the shopping cart. Click it to take advantage of this convenient payment plan. Your entire order will then be divided into installments. Orders that exceed $800 are not eligible for the Installment Plan option regardless of individual product eligibility.
On your first statement, you will be charged the applicable installment plus all sales tax and shipping charges. Note: The balance due on your order cannot exceed the credit balance available on your credit card account. The Installment Plan does not apply to Introductory Offers
So let's say you click on this offer while checking out The Real Ghostbusters for $150 plus shipping. How many installments are we looking at here? 2? 3? 4? I don't want to be billed $150+ in one blow. So I'd pay let's say $75 the month of October, then in November they'll charge me the rest right? ($75, assuming it is a 2-month installment system).Installment plan is 4 payments. One initial charge, then 3 other charges divided up in to monthly installments.
If you use a coupon on the site, the installment plan won't work and you need to call up customer service - but they're not exactly willing to apply your coupon. I had nothing but problems and ended up just shelling out the $150 up front.
Liontamer
10-02-08, 11:57 PM
Is AFGOLD the best deal right now?
The code AFBOO gives you 10% off + free shipping ($18 off product and $16.99 off shipping), so it's actually a little better.
WTK
10-05-08, 11:29 AM
20% off purchase of $120 (http://p.p0.com/YesConnect/HtmlMessagePreview?a=lBdsySoaatu22DY3twp5)
*To claim your 10%, 15% or 20% off coupon:
Click any link or button in email to activate coupon code, discount will automatically be applied at checkout. This exclusive offer expires 11:59 p.m., ET, Wednesday, October 7, 2008. Applies to merchandise orders of $75 or more, excluding taxes and shipping charges, before discount taken. Only one coupon code per customer. Coupon cannot be used in combination with any other coupon offer or prior purchases and does not apply to preview offers. We can ship orders to US and FPO/APO addresses only.
rider555
10-06-08, 06:01 PM
I like the ghostbusters show with those guys from f-troop and the gorilla
That's the real "Real Ghostbusters".
AsmodeusVice
10-12-08, 07:39 AM
New code "friends" for 15% off plus $5.00 flat shipping on orders over $90.
That brings the set to $152.99 + $5.00 shipping.
The total for me was $157.99 with $43.25 for the installment payments.
MrShackleford
10-12-08, 01:21 PM
I've got a question about the installment plan. If I do that, does that mean they will split the set up into different shipments? Or ship it all at once?
Mr. G
10-12-08, 03:25 PM
New code "friends" for 15% off plus $5.00 flat shipping on orders over $90.
That brings the set to $152.99 + $5.00 shipping.
The total for me was $157.99 with $43.25 for the installment payments.
I think I might have to jump on that! Is this the best deal right now available?
So it'd be $43.25 today, then 21 days later? $86.5 for the month is not bad...
Oh Mr. Shackle I doubt they would ship the DVDs separately. That'd mean they'd have to open the box set and break it up. I doubt they would do that, but can I have someone confirm this who HAS paid installment plans before?
AsmodeusVice
10-12-08, 09:07 PM
I didn't see at first, but the first installment is $43.25 and the last three are $38.25. So you pay the shipping on the first payment.
John*D
10-13-08, 11:53 AM
New code "friends" for 15% off plus $5.00 flat shipping on orders over $90.p
Definitely the NOW current best deal for this set. Just cancelled my original order. Ended up saving $4.24 off the current total (from my original order), NOT including 8% cashback from Fatwallet.com. $10 for tax is a pain in the butt, but at least Fatwallet will negate that amount.
I also found out that this coupon expires on October 18, 2008... So place your orders, and don't forget about using Fatwallet's cashback and save some more.
Mr. G
10-13-08, 12:28 PM
I also found out that this coupon expires on October 18, 2008... So place your orders, and don't forget about using Fatwallet's cashback and save some more.
Thanks John for the info. But one quick Q: What is fatwallet's cashback and how do I implement it into the transaction? Is Fatwallet associated with Time Life (the website selling TRGB DVD set)?
Trevor
10-13-08, 12:39 PM
:google:
One of many meta shopping sites where you earn cashback if you first go thru their page.
MrShackleford
10-15-08, 04:24 PM
Anybody got any shipping emails or emails of any nature?
John*D
10-16-08, 03:17 PM
Anybody got any shipping emails or emails of any nature?
We still have another month until the release date...
mcfly
10-16-08, 03:57 PM
Anybody got any shipping emails or emails of any nature?November 15th
Mr. G
10-18-08, 03:03 PM
Today's apparently the last day the Friends offer is good, so I pulled the trigger. Not bad. 147 episodes plus commentaries and other bonuses for $158, plus 8% back?
That's less than a buck an ep, how can you pass that up?
BTW, did anyone get an email from Time Life where your email host said:
This message has been blocked for your safety. Open message
Thank you for ordering from Time Life
From: TLCSMail@custhelp.com
This message may be dangerous.
? Weird, I rarely get that warning. Why so with Time Life's email?
PaulNJ21
10-20-08, 02:01 PM
For the love of Slimer, they just sent me another postcard with the...
"Unfortunately, we are still out of stock for the items(s) you ordered, however, we expect to ship your selection in 30 days. If you can wait a bit longer to receive your order, please contact our Customer Service Center as shown. Federal regulations prohibit us from holding this order any longer without your consent. Therefore, unless we hear from you with 14 days, we will have to cancel your order and issue a refund.
We hope to hear from you soon.
A. Davis
Customer Service"
Raye
10-21-08, 11:59 PM
*sigh* I received the same postcard in the mail today. I'm going to contact Time Life's customer service and tell them that I absolutely do not want to have my pre-order canceled. This thing is turning out to be a major pain with the constant postcards, but I'm certain that the reward will pay off next month.
Sorraffy
10-24-08, 04:20 PM
TvShowsOnDVD (http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Real-Ghostbusters-The-Complete-Series/10755) has listed a lot of images from this set
very nice looking spread out collection
BrandonJF
10-24-08, 07:59 PM
For the love of Slimer, they just sent me another postcard with the...
"Unfortunately, we are still out of stock for the items(s) you ordered, however, we expect to ship your selection in 30 days. If you can wait a bit longer to receive your order, please contact our Customer Service Center as shown. Federal regulations prohibit us from holding this order any longer without your consent. Therefore, unless we hear from you with 14 days, we will have to cancel your order and issue a refund.
We hope to hear from you soon.
A. Davis
Customer Service"
I had thought I read somewhere that those postcards were a mistake and our orders were not going to be cancelled... that must have been a dream since they cancelled my order today.
Worked out for the best, though - they saved me the trouble of cancelling and creating a new order with the AFPUMPKIN coupon code. It's the same deal as the expired "FRIENDS" code (15% off and $5 flat rate shipping).
So is the AFPUMPKIN code going to be legit, or will I get an order cancelled for that too.
Raye
10-25-08, 04:07 PM
I e-mailed Time Life a few days ago regarding the postcard and here is the response I received:
Thank you for contacting Time Life.
I have noted on the account that you will be accepting this delay. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience. This product is still set to ship on November 15, 2008
We appreciate your interest in Time Life, and the opportunity to be of assistance.
Sincerely,
Tara Lancaster
Customer Care
They didn't even acknowledge that it was an error on their part. What really baffles me is that the set was never delayed in the first place... Anyway, it would definitely be safe to send them an e-mail if you received the card if you want to keep your pre-order as the initial pressing will run in limited quantities.
just an FYI for those that chose to pay in installments. I called them yesterday to inquire about when they will be charging and they said thay the first installment will be charged upon shipment of the set, and the other 3 payments will each be 21 days after each other. So I think it's cool that you'll be paying after you already have it and not leading up to the release. It'll give me some time to save up.
Mr. G
10-26-08, 01:33 PM
that is absolutely beautiful!!!
I can't wait for this to ship out.
just an FYI for those that chose to pay in installments. I called them yesterday to inquire about when they will be charging and they said thay the first installment will be charged upon shipment of the set, and the other 3 payments will each be 21 days after each other. So I think it's cool that you'll be paying after you already have it and not leading up to the release. It'll give me some time to save up.
Oh nice, not this month then. Sweet. I try to limit my CC spending to 250-ish a month, so now I have a more clean slate to work with ;)
Actually it is thanks to Sorrafly for pointing this out first :)
vtgobbler
10-27-08, 02:29 PM
They are definitely cancelling pre-orders if you don't contact them about the postcard. Had my order from August cancelled. Called and had to have them place a new order.
ericmylad
10-27-08, 02:57 PM
They are definitely cancelling pre-orders if you don't contact them about the postcard. Had my order from August cancelled. Called and had to have them place a new order.
I can also verify this as I just logged on to my account and the order was cancelled in my order history. Said I did not accept delay notice. I got about 4 postcards but I think I would have remembered if action was needed in order to keep the order live. I'm emailing them to see if they can reinstate the order.
BrandonJF
10-27-08, 03:47 PM
I remember the postcards saying you had to call, but Time Life issued a statement saying they were a mistake and they "assured" us that orders would not be cancelled.... then they started cancelling orders.
Numes
10-27-08, 08:28 PM
Fuck. I wish I would have subscribed to this thread. I had my order canceled. I called customer service and those bastards won't honor my original 25% off code.
Idiots.
What is this thing going to jump to in price when it is released?
xage
10-27-08, 09:48 PM
Fuck. I wish I would have subscribed to this thread. I had my order canceled. I called customer service and those bastards won't honor my original 25% off code.
Idiots.
What is this thing going to jump to in price when it is released?
That sucks.
E-Z-B
10-28-08, 08:29 AM
My order was just cancelled...
Mr. G
10-28-08, 02:37 PM
Sorry to hear the bad news for some of you guys.
I preordered mine 10/18 and just called now. It wasn't cancelled but I guess that's because it was within 2 weeks. Still paying $157.99 on 4 installment plan. Customer service said it's expected to still ship 11/15
vtgobbler
10-28-08, 02:48 PM
Fuck. I wish I would have subscribed to this thread. I had my order canceled. I called customer service and those bastards won't honor my original 25% off code.
Idiots.
What is this thing going to jump to in price when it is released?
I would call again and hope to get a different rep. When I called, I told them my original order was for $134.99 (without tax and shipping) and the rep didn't hesitate creating me a new order at that same price. I checked my online status and the new order is at the $134.99 price. Give it another try and good luck.
E-Z-B
10-30-08, 02:56 PM
I just called, and they gave it to me for $134.98 when they re-ordered it for me (they ignored the $15 shipping from my previous $149.98 total).
John*D
10-31-08, 11:44 AM
Just checked my order online and the estimated ship date has jumped to December 31st.
Originally:
Out of Stock
Expected to ship by 11-15-2008
As of my post:
Out of Stock
Expected to ship by 12-31-2008
PaulNJ21
10-31-08, 02:44 PM
Just checked my order online and the estimated ship date has jumped to December 31st.
Originally:
Out of Stock
Expected to ship by 11-15-2008
As of my post:
Out of Stock
Expected to ship by 12-31-2008
My order shows the same thing.
BTW, the Time Life service department has shown they have no idea what they are doing right now sending out all these postcards so if you get one in the mail, regardless of what you read here or elsewhere, make sure to call them up. They clearly aren't all the same page right now. I was lucky that I called in after that third postcard or this set would have costed me additional money.
PirateMike
11-10-08, 06:17 PM
I just got this email today too bad I all ready had free shipping
Dear Fellow Ghostbusters Fan!
Some might say we went a little overboard when we put together The Real Ghostbusters complete collection. We couldn’t help ourselves! This series deserved all the bells and whistles.
In response to fantastic feedback, we’ve created a deluxe firehouse collector’s box with lenticular (hologram) panels on the front and sides. Inside this box are 5 separate steel book cases containing a total of 25 DVDs with every episode from The Real Ghostbusters and Slimer! And The Real Ghostbusters series. The 25th DVD is a special bonus disc with nearly 3 hours of materials, including the never-before-seen promotional pilot with commentary and storyboards! All in all, there will be over 12 hours of bonus material!
Full product shot
Unfortunately, all these extra features, many of which weren’t included in our initial release plan, have lengthened the production time for this set, originally scheduled to ship out on November 15. But, because of all the added features, we will not have completed sets to ship out until November 25.
We know this will come as a disappointment to many, so we have decided to provide all of our pre-order customers with FREE FedEx Express shipping. Our standard shipping time is 2 weeks, so you will still get your set in the same timeframe (probably sooner)!
When you see all the fantastic features this collection has to offer, we’re sure you’ll agree it was worth the wait. So charge up your proton packs…The Real Ghostbusters is almost here!
Sincerely,
John*D
11-10-08, 06:20 PM
UPDATE on Delay of release date:
I received an email from Timelife regarding the delay of the release for the Ghostbusters set. It basically stated that because of the additional features (and I would assume the steelbooks) there is/was a production delay and that the orders would begin being shipped on November 25th, 2008.
As a bonus, pre-order customers are getting their shipping for this item upgraded to FREE FEDEX EXPRESS SHIPPING, as compared to what I can only assume would have been US Media Mail.
Since I had my order being shipped to my PO BOX, I called Timelife and changed it to my street address, which FEDEX can deliver to. So if you are in the same situation, I'd recommend doing that right away.
Dear Fellow Ghostbusters Fan!
Some might say we went a little overboard when we put together The Real Ghostbusters complete collection. We couldn’t help ourselves! This series deserved all the bells and whistles.
In response to fantastic feedback, we’ve created a deluxe firehouse collector’s box with lenticular (hologram) panels on the front and sides. Inside this box are 5 separate steel book cases containing a total of 25 DVDs with every episode from The Real Ghostbusters and Slimer! And The Real Ghostbusters series. The 25th DVD is a special bonus disc with nearly 3 hours of materials, including the never-before-seen promotional pilot with commentary and storyboards! All in all, there will be over 12 hours of bonus material!
Unfortunately, all these extra features, many of which weren’t included in our initial release plan, have lengthened the production time for this set, originally scheduled to ship out on November 15. But, because of all the added features, we will not have completed sets to ship out until November 25.
We know this will come as a disappointment to many, so we have decided to provide all of our pre-order customers with FREE FedEx Express shipping. Our standard shipping time is 2 weeks, so you will still get your set in the same timeframe (probably sooner)!
When you see all the fantastic features this collection has to offer, we’re sure you’ll agree it was worth the wait. So charge up your proton packs…The Real Ghostbusters is almost here!
Sincerely,
A. Davis
Time Life, Customer Care Manager
P.S. The credit or debit card you used to pre-order this set will be charged the week of November 25 when we package your collection to ship.
adam_omega
11-10-08, 11:17 PM
Express shipping is something like 3 days?
The only downer here is that this is the week of Thanksgiving...
Mr. G
11-11-08, 01:13 AM
As long as I have it in time for jolly ol' December (i.e. a couple weeks before Christmas) I'll be happy. Though, it's too bad they didn't release it in September. Watching it right before Halloween would have been perfect but ah well
PaulNJ21
11-11-08, 02:28 AM
For the love of Slimer, they just sent me another postcard with the...
"Unfortunately, we are still out of stock for the items(s) you ordered, however, we expect to ship your selection in 30 days. If you can wait a bit longer to receive your order, please contact our Customer Service Center as shown. Federal regulations prohibit us from holding this order any longer without your consent. Therefore, unless we hear from you with 14 days, we will have to cancel your order and issue a refund.
We hope to hear from you soon.
A. Davis
Customer Service"
I called on the day I posted this to make sure everything was okay because they didn't seem to know what was going on. I got the email about them upgrading my shipping and everything this morning. LATER the same night... I received an email from them because I failed to contact them within 14 days, they canceled my order.
::shakes head::
How much of hassle is this going to be tomorrow talking to this guy saying I called the day I got the postcard and they still canceled my order? I had pre-ordered back when the price was a total of $150. I really don't want to lose this order at that price.
Neil M.
11-11-08, 06:21 AM
I called on the day I posted this to make sure everything was okay because they didn't seem to know what was going on. I got the email about them upgrading my shipping and everything this morning. LATER the same night... I received an email from them because I failed to contact them within 14 days, they canceled my order.
::shakes head::
How much of hassle is this going to be tomorrow talking to this guy saying I called the day I got the postcard and they still canceled my order? I had pre-ordered back when the price was a total of $150. I really don't want to lose this order at that price.
It won't be a hassle to get the price but they'll make you re-order it over the phone. Just make sure you know the coupon code you used. The only downside is that you'll now be at the end of the list for shipping. I'm so pissed at the way this has been handled especially since it was brought to their attention a while back. There is really no reason to cancel orders just because a product is delayed which this product isn't delayed. They should make you call if you want to cancel it not the other way around. I've noticed other companies do this as well.
PaulNJ21
11-11-08, 10:48 AM
I called today and thankfully they restored my order at the price I bought it at.
Hopefully everything ships out on November 25th (as it states it will) and everything is clear sailing from here on out.
lilvenom
11-11-08, 11:01 AM
are there any new coupon codes for time life this month? i'm finally ready to jump on this deal but I don't want to pay full price. thanks in advance!
maingon
11-12-08, 01:49 PM
i got the same e-mail. looking forward to getting this, I loved the series growing up so much.
maingon
11-12-08, 02:21 PM
are there any new coupon codes for time life this month? i'm finally ready to jump on this deal but I don't want to pay full price. thanks in advance!
AFPUMPKIN
15% off
5 dollar shipping
chaingunsofdoom
11-13-08, 04:42 PM
Any chance someone knows a valid Time Life Canada code? I found one for free shipping, but $179 is still a bit steep.
ibarney5
11-21-08, 04:48 PM
Shipped 11-21-08 :rock::rimshot:
Mr. G
11-23-08, 11:37 PM
Shipped 11-21-08 :rock::rimshot:
Really? I thought they said they'll be shipping it on the 25th?
mcfly
11-24-08, 12:32 AM
Really? I thought they said they'll be shipping it on the 25th?It's supposed to be in our hands by the 25th is what I understood.
Abe.
11-24-08, 12:37 AM
ibarney... did you get an email?
Mr. G
11-24-08, 03:21 AM
It's supposed to be in our hands by the 25th is what I understood.
Well then :)
Considering today's the 24th.... it should be here today or tomorrow, just in time before Thanksgiving. I really wished they got it out before Halloween (obviously) but I guess beggars can't be choosers
John*D
11-24-08, 12:40 PM
Received the set today, November 24th, and it's HEAVY! Shipping box says 4 lbs. Although the Timelife web site states it was shipped by 2nd day UPS, it was actually shipped by FEDEX as stated in the previous email.
I haven't yet watched any episodes, just went through all the discs/cases to make sure everything was okay. Just two discs with noticible scratches, so I'm going to see if TIMELIFE will replace just those two.
The bonus disc comes in one of those stiff paper CD holders so I put it in a thinpak and managed to get everything into the box, although there is little breathing room.
A thoroughly impressive set from the packaging standpoint, especially those SteelBooks, hopefully the episodes and bonus content will be as such. You have got to give TimeLife credit for this set, I cannot imagine SONY ever doing anything like this on their own.
I'm off to catch some ghosts...
xage
11-25-08, 12:00 AM
PLEASE READ:For those tracking it via UPS... Please use the tracking number at FedEx.com. Timelife shipped it via FedEx and NOT UPS
Did anyone check their status on Timelife.com? I got an email today stating my order status "changed" so I assumed they shipped it.
I go to check my account, order history, and I see two.
The Real Ghostbusters 10-18-08 $157.99
The Real Ghostbusters 10-28-08 $179.99
I click on the first one, it says it was cancelled.
I click on the second, it says it was shipped. But apparently, I've been charged $180?!? I did call TimeLife last month to CONFIRM do NOT cancel my $157 order, but it appears they have?!
Did this happen to anyone else? If I call customer service, will they take care of this mishap?
HockeyMan2000
11-25-08, 03:14 PM
I was charged shipping.
I thought all pre-orders were being upgraded to that free FedEx deal?!?!
What the hell!
ShaiBrooklyn
11-25-08, 03:53 PM
Ordered mine on the 11-11 and recieved it today! PHENOMINAL SET! Love it! I was charged shipping as well but it was part of the coupon I used!
HockeyMan2000
11-25-08, 04:27 PM
It IS an awesome set...one of the best TV sets I've ever seen assembled on DVD in fact.
I've emailed CSR about the shipping, we'll see what happens, but as the set itself goes, WONDERFUL :)
adam_omega
11-25-08, 04:27 PM
I can only assume that they meant it was something like a "free shipping upgrade." So you still have to pay the original shipping price, but they sent it FedEx 2-day Air instead of ground or whatever it would've been.
Inhumans99
11-25-08, 07:15 PM
Just got mine today, incredible set. Love that it comes in such a compact package. Will have to double check that I was only charged $157, but worth every penny.
Really stunned at how nice the embossed steelbooks look in person compared to the pictures I have seen on-line.
HockeyMan2000
11-25-08, 08:26 PM
I can only assume that they meant it was something like a "free shipping upgrade." So you still have to pay the original shipping price, but they sent it FedEx 2-day Air instead of ground or whatever it would've been.
That may be what they meant but it's definitely not how it's described. Anyway the set is sweet, if I get the s/h refunded fine. If not, no biggie.
JackBurton
11-25-08, 10:06 PM
Ok, so i just ordered using the 15% ($5 shipping) code and my confirmation email says:
Merchandise Subtotal: $179.99
Order Discount: -$27.00
Shipping Charges: $5.00
Sales Tax: $7.90
Merchandise TOTAL: $185.37
First Installment: $51.15
ORDER TOTAL: $185.37
Is this what others have seen? I mean it says there is a $27 discount, they applied to my order on my order confirmation page, the bottom line price just doesn't seem to be reflected on the email.
EDIT: I called this morning and they confirmed that I will only be charged the discounted price.
E-Z-B
11-26-08, 12:03 PM
Got my set, checked all the discs, and they are flawless. However, I really hate how the cases store the dvds. it's hard to get the dvd's out, and how one dvd overlaps the other can be a problem - you can't swap which is on top, which is on bottom.
pilot
11-26-08, 01:15 PM
TLGOBBLE - 10% off and free shipping.
*To claim your 10% off and Free Shipping coupon:
Click any link or button in email to activate coupon code, discount will automatically be applied at checkout. This exclusive offer expires 11:59 p.m., ET, Friday, November 28, 2008. Applies to merchandise orders of $80 or more, excluding taxes and shipping charges, before discount taken. Only one coupon code per customer. Coupon cannot be used in combination with any other coupon offer or prior purchases and does not apply to preview offers. We can ship orders to US and FPO/APO addresses only.
Mr. G
11-27-08, 12:33 AM
My set came yesterday, looks real good. Not sure why I've been charged the full 180 though when I pre-ordered $157.99 and called in late October for them NOT to cancel my order.
Will have to give them a buzz after Thanksgiving. Haven't watched an ep yet but I love the set -- looks great!
Only one complaint so far... the book is black, which is easy to get fingerprint smudges on. Must be handled with great care or else it'll be easily blemished. I hate black covers like that. Yeah, it fits the show's theme, but handling it become a delicate hassle =p
Abe.
11-27-08, 01:52 AM
Yeah, I got charged the full amount too... I'm going to have to call too.
Mr. G
11-27-08, 03:43 AM
Just watched the first episode Ghosts R Us... I expected better visual quality but I have to admit I guess I had lofty and unrealistic expectations for a cartoon over 20 years old. Still, He-Man looks good... but then, I guess The Real Ghostbusters always had that dim, gritty look eh?
As long as all the episodes run fine, I'm pleased. I had some trouble with some He-Man episodes that turned me off. Good thing I bought them all for $10 each back in September when Best Buy was doing the $10 deal. Very annoying to watch an episode and 15 minutes in it has some disc read error. Disc looks mint, too. Oh well.
Quack
11-29-08, 09:15 AM
Should we try to keep the reviews/fun chat about this in the DVD thread, not the bargains thread?
pilot
12-01-08, 12:08 PM
*To claim your 12%, 17%, or 22% off coupon:
Enter Coupon Code CYBERMON in the coupon code box on the shopping cart page; discount will automatically be applied at checkout.This exclusive offer expires 11:59 p.m., ET, Monday, December 1, 2008. Applies to merchandise orders of $50 or more, excluding taxes and shipping charges, before discount taken. Only one coupon code per customer. Coupon cannot be used in combination with any other coupon offer or prior purchases and does not apply to preview offers. We can ship orders to US and FPO/APO addresses only.
$179.99 - 22% (-39.60) + 16.99 shipping = total $157.38 (plus tax, if applicable)
Remember to shop through fatwallet (8% back) or e*bates (6%)
GorillaX
12-10-08, 12:02 PM
they're going to release these sets individually, Volume 1 is listed for $28 @ Amazon, $24 @ DD, with DD's 20% sales all 5 volumes will end up only costing $100
Great news, I was waiting for them to announce that
E-Z-B
12-10-08, 01:00 PM
I wonder if the individual releases will contain the bonus disk as some point that includes the pilot episode.
I'm happy with getting the full set for $135.
FangsFirst
12-10-08, 01:26 PM
I wonder if the individual releases will contain the bonus disk as some point that includes the pilot episode.
I'm happy with getting the full set for $135.
Isn't that a big part of WHY TL does exclusive sets?
Why go and undermine themselves later?
Seems silly...
RockyMtnBri
12-28-08, 04:53 PM
I received the set as a Christmas present (that I asked for) so I'm happy! Those cases are heavy - it's amazing even when you remove one, that the remaining cases shift so quickly the box could topple over! I've watched the first disc and so far so good - I didn't really expect a Looney Tunes-type cleanup on these, but they appear to have held up well. I am laughing at the 80s synth music in those first episodes - takes me back to the mid-eighties and college!
E-Z-B
12-29-08, 08:40 AM
any deals?
TLHOLIDAYS for 10% off. Expires 12/30/08.
E-Z-B
01-06-09, 08:57 PM
Looks like there's some problems with Vol 4 Disc 2:
I just got volume 1 last week, which has the first 30 episodes! It's a really great collection, and all of the special features are great. I haven't seen a DVD set like this in a while.
spectre251
05-15-09, 01:45 PM
I just picked up Volume 1 as well. I used to watch the show everyday when i was younger. My parents wouldn't let me see the real movies because they thought i would be scared, I was pretty young at the time. But the cartoon was fine. I'm going to watch it with my kids when i get it, and i can't wait.
HappyRabbit
05-15-09, 02:08 PM
Thanks to you guys bumping the thread, I ended up buying the set. I avoided it when this thread first started but it got me this time :gah:
Navinabob
05-15-09, 07:50 PM
Whats the set running for now? Do you still need to go to TimeLife.com to get it or is it at retailers yet?
HappyRabbit
05-15-09, 09:07 PM
There is a $30.00 off code but it expires today. AFMOM It gives you $15 off $100, $30 off $150 or $60 off $275. That takes the set down to 149.95 but you still pay for shipping.
HappyRabbit
05-15-09, 11:00 PM
There is another code AFSUN that gives your 10% off a purchase of $90 or more and free shipping so I believe that would actually come out a few bucks cheaper.
mcfly
05-15-09, 11:56 PM
Whats the set running for now? Do you still need to go to TimeLife.com to get it or is it at retailers yet?They're releasing it Season-by-Season first ala Get Smart. Volume 2 hasn't even hit store shelves yet, so it will be awhile before The Complete Series comes out to retail stores.
Bluth54
05-18-09, 12:10 AM
They're releasing it Season-by-Season first ala Get Smart. Volume 2 hasn't even hit store shelves yet, so it will be awhile before The Complete Series comes out to retail stores.
I'm surprised they haven't announced Volume 2 yet, I figured it would come out at around the same time as the Ghostbusters game next month.
spectre251
05-28-09, 04:47 PM
They will probably release the Volume 2 shortly after. I think they may have released volume 1 to try and hype people up for the game. Thats one of the reasons i bought Volume 1. I don't really want to buy the complete set right now. i think i'll just buy a few volumes with more of the episodes i like on them.
GorillaX
07-30-09, 11:47 PM
great news, the complete set is going to be released on sep 29, Amazon has it listed for $126
Buy: