(DEAD) DeepDiscount Official Notice: 25% Off from 7/17 Through 8/2, 2009

[leahcim]

God Bless America! Capitalism is a wonderful thing, even if some DVD sets I want are up 10%+ over the last 4 months, prior to the 25% sale.

I do not see DD holding a gun to anyones head forcing them to buy, you gotta take the good with the bad.

I see some suuuuuuuuper BR deals over there. My cart is full witgh $600+ right now waiting to submit on the 17th.

[Silverscreenvid]

I think many of us are at the point that we have built up some decent libraries of titles. So, agreed, at this point, it has to be a great price to get me to buy.

I agree with that, which is why almost everything I get off the DD sales is something that has either just been released or substantially reduced in price in the last six months. I usually buy catalogue titles (box sets and TV series often have 2/1 deals at some times so I hold off on them). The exception is something that I hadn't previously been aware of but learned about fairly recently (either that it was out on DVD or that it was a desirable title).

New releases will almost always be available cheaper in 6-12 months anyway.

[DVD-Obsession]

I know the prices at DD are good and I don't gripe at fluctuations in DVD prices. Yes, they do go up and down throughout the year, but I'm still disappointed that DD just raised the price on a good portion of the DVDs I had on my wish list by 25%. If it were a couple of dollars either way, I would have just expected prices to fluctuate, but I'm disappointed with them when I see that the prices have gone up exactly 25% on some items on my wish list before the 25% off sale goes into affect. This is more than a mere coincidence. Best regards to all.

[ProjectMayhem]

I'm not going through the 11 pages to see if this was pointed out, but regarding prices going up... do you think if an item is in wish lists, they automatically make them higher? Or is it all of the titles going up??

Just a thought. I'm not wish-listing anything, haha.

[Trevor]

^ We're only on page 7.

I thought it has been clearly documented/proven that DD prices fluctuate all the time, and that just as many prices drop as go up in the days preceding a sale. Why are people still complaining?

[bsmith]

^ We're only on page 7.

I thought it has been clearly documented/proven that DD prices fluctuate all the time, and that just as many prices drop as go up in the days preceding a sale. Why are people still complaining?

My guess, because theirs went up and they don't care if some other guys went down.

[Paul_SD]

nothing in mine has gone up.
As others have said earlier, I look at the msrp and what my final price will be after the discount, and if it comes out to being a bargain I'm happy with, I'll likely order- if not, I'll just pass. Price fluctuations don't matter. The price I pay when I submit the order does.
And then there are the titles I was planning to get regardless of a sale or not.

That's why I'm happy they pushed this sale back. Many titles I have in my wish list would have missed the sale if they'd had it in the usual time frame this year- so even though I may have lost money by not waiting and ordering stuff back in the 10% off sale in April, I may be getting a chance to make up for that now.

[funkymonkeyjavajunky]

I noticed that the A&E Pride and Prejudice (blu-ray) went up in price to $30. The $20 price was way too good to last.

[seymouru]

^ We're only on page 7.

I thought it has been clearly documented/proven that DD prices fluctuate all the time, and that just as many prices drop as go up in the days preceding a sale. Why are people still complaining?

My guess, because theirs went up and they don't care if some other guys went down.

Bingo. "If the facts conflict with my own personal experience, they must be wrong."

P.S. The number of pages in the thread will depend on how many posts are set up to be displayed per page in the "Edit Options" Menu of the User Control Panel (http://forum.dvdtalk.com/usercp.php/).

[Staggerly]

I think it only makes sense that there be an outpouring of frustration after waiting, what, eight months now? And then after the anxiety over whether there would even be a sale this summer...people gotta vent!

I noticed that the A&E Pride and Prejudice (blu-ray) went up in price to $30. The $20 price was way too good to last.

I know for sure they were having a sale on the A&E DVDs; maybe it extended to BDs too?

[Trevor]

P.S. The number of pages in the thread will depend on how many posts are set up to be displayed per thread in the "Edit Options" Menu of the User Control Panel (http://forum.dvdtalk.com/usercp.php/).
You're too nice. I prefer my snarky line, which I try to use at least once per week.

[Cheato]

I know the prices at DD are good and I don't gripe at fluctuations in DVD prices. Yes, they do go up and down throughout the year, but I'm still disappointed that DD just raised the price on a good portion of the DVDs I had on my wish list by 25%. If it were a couple of dollars either way, I would have just expected prices to fluctuate, but I'm disappointed with them when I see that the prices have gone up exactly 25% on some items on my wish list before the 25% off sale goes into affect. This is more than a mere coincidence. Best regards to all.
List them, with before and after prices.

[DVD-ho78(DTS)]

Betting the DVDTALK code will start a day early like past sales unless DeepDiscount mistakes the actions in this thread of hardcore bargain hunting and enthusiasm for whining and complaining. Guess it depends how ya look at it. :)

Something completely OT but does anyone else get annoyed by the glass half full/empty debate? I've always taken the realistic view that it is half empty since you're in the process of drinking or emptying the contents of the glass, where as, if you're filling a garbage can with trash it would be half full since you're in the process of filling it. The only time the trash can is empty is when ya switch bags and the only time the glass is full is when ya pour it to the top. To be sure though when faced with this question one should ask if I'm drinking from the glass or pouring liquid into it. I know I'm taking it a bit literal and it's a philosophical question but it's not one I've ever agreed with. :D

Do you say a theater is half empty or half full? Same thing. It was empty until people started sitting down to watch the movie so now it's half full. The better question would be if the theater was full and half the people left 'cause the movie sucked is it still considered half full since the original purpose was to fill the theater and not empty it (this place is emptying out quick but is still half full), or half empty since it was full and now that people are leaving it has started the process of emptying the theater even though that wasn't the intended purpose at the time (this place was full but is now half empty). :D

[brizz]

I noticed that the A&E Pride and Prejudice (blu-ray) went up in price to $30. The $20 price was way too good to last.

i think they were matching Amazon on that one...because it was $19.99 at amazon first...and I just checked and it still is amazingly enough. so there ya go....it's not like you can expect a better price on a reference quality set that is incredibly popular.

[brizz]

so nothing on the dvdplanet front? if they don't do the same sale i'm going to be very very disappointed. I sent them a bunch of stuff for a lot of credit precisely in anticipation of this sale. :(

[dino88]

You're too nice. I prefer my snarky line, which I try to use at least once per week.

I know I've been victim of it. :) With your guidance, I have graduated to page 7 status.

[hindolio]

so nothing on the dvdplanet front? if they don't do the same sale i'm going to be very very disappointed. I sent them a bunch of stuff for a lot of credit precisely in anticipation of this sale. :(

so have at least half of the people here -wink-

no reason to think dvdp will not hold its sale as usual methinks.

[Inhumans99]

If certain Blus do not go up between now and the sale, there is still a chance I will make some purchases for my personal collection (already plan to pick up the latest two The Waltons sets that are out for my mom). Titles like POTC Trilogy, Pitch Black and Chronicles value pack, Cassablanca, The Middleman, Dollhouse, and Mad Men S2, Dollhouse, X-Men animated Vols. 1 & 2, and T3 might make their way into my cart. If it were not for Netflix, Mistresses S1, Weeds S4, Burn Notice S2, and Breaking Bad S1 would have been on the list.

[Living Deadpan]

Something completely OT but does anyone else get annoyed by the glass half full/empty debate? I've always taken the realistic view that it is half empty since you're in the process of drinking or emptying the contents of the glass, where as, if you're filling a garbage can with trash it would be half full since you're in the process of filling it.

When presented with this scenario, I try to transgress it by saying "It's only half full." Why isn't my glass filled all the way? Only half full is a letdown. Either give me a smaller glass or fill the current one the rest of the way.

[Commander Dan]

I have never ordering anything but DVDs from Deep Discount (during their sale or otherwise).

Does this sale also include books, video games, CDs, etc?

[statcat]

I have never ordering anything but DVDs from Deep Discount (during their sale or otherwise).

Does this sale also include books, video games, CDs, etc?

no

[RowanWitt]

... does anyone else get annoyed by the glass half full/empty debate? I've always taken the realistic view that it is half empty ...

Do not try and fill the glass. That's impossible. Instead, only try to realize the truth -- there is no glass. Then you'll see that it is not the glass that fills, it is only yourself.

So, buy, buy more, buy more now, buy, and be happy.

[DJariya]

How many of you bought a ton of stuff from the last sale and still haven't even watched them yet? I still have 5-6 titles from the last sale in November that I haven't watched yet. If I do pick up a few things, I hope to only get things that I will actually watch and not throw in the closet for the next year or two.

[Geofferson]

Hopefully the Mad Men prices hold steady -- looking to pick up blu-ray seasons 1 & 2.

[LostFan]

How many of you bought a ton of stuff from the last sale and still haven't even watched them yet? I still have 5-6 titles from the last sale in November that I haven't watched yet. If I do pick up a few things, I hope to only get things that I will actually watch and not throw in the closet for the next year or two.

Geez, I could go back further than just the last sale. I used to buy stuff that I really want to see now and stuff that is just great movies at a good price, but what I'm realizing is that by the time I get to the 'just great movies at a good price' the price is even cheaper in stores and I think if only I had waited.

Now days I've really cut back on buying movies on dvds. TV on dvd is my weakness, I guess I perceive more value there (which is strange because its just selling me what was free on tv), but most movies a Red Box rental suffices, until the dvd hits $5 or less at Walmart or somewhere.

[IamLegend]

How many of you bought a ton of stuff from the last sale and still haven't even watched them yet? I still have 5-6 titles from the last sale in November that I haven't watched yet. If I do pick up a few things, I hope to only get things that I will actually watch and not throw in the closet for the next year or two.


Hehe..I am buying blu rays to replace the brand new sds I never watched.

[abintra]

True Blood S1 BD just went from $44.89 to $63.49

[GaryO]

Shoot. I never complain about the price increases, but just this morning I had placed about a dozen classic Doctor Who dvds in my cart and just about every one of them has been increased by about 25% in the last several hours. Very bummed about that. Guess those are going out of the cart. Oh well. Still got my original items that have maintained their prices.

[VicVega]

True Blood S1 BD just went from $44.89 to $63.49

Holy crap, that's absurd.

[John Slider]

Band of Brothers Blu Ray just jumped up $30. It is now $80 instead of $50, which really makes the 25% sale even worse than it was yesterday. FUCK!

[Rizor]

I've been monitoring prices as well and everything I want seems to be okay for now except The Shining, which was $14.xx and shot up to $22.23! Oh well. Amazon still has it for $13.99.

[billz]

The Saturday Night Live season sets went from $23 to $50.80. I'm not aware of a sale that was running for those, I apologize if I missed it.

[MrE]

The Saturday Night Live season sets went from $23 to $50.80. I'm not aware of a sale that was running for those, I apologize if I missed it.Looks like they were price-matching Target.

[stingermck]

As long as Battlestar holds....

[Tarantino]

Increasing prices before the sale is bullshit.

[lastdiplomat]

Increasing prices before the sale is bullshit.
I still laugh when DeepDiscount's reps come here and try to convince us they don't do price increases on purpose. So it's just a bizarre coincidence that occurs every time this sale runs?

[Sessa17]

How many of you bought a ton of stuff from the last sale and still haven't even watched them yet?



:wave: Hell, I can go back to the sale of 2007 & still find unopened DVDs I bought during it, in my unwatched piles.

[chris_sc77]

LOL. John Adams is now over $51.
but Eastbound and Down (just got this from amazon last night. sorry DD, just a bit too slow decreasing the price.) and 24 season 7 decreased by $3 each. Shield -the final season went down almost $5. Prison break S4 went down $6.50.
If these prices stick i will be very happy. If they raise i will be very upset and possibly not order.

[pinata242]

My wishlist of 2 items is holding steady :fc:

[funkymonkeyjavajunky]

As long as Battlestar holds....

It must hold!!

[grither55]

I have been buying from this sale for the last 3 or so years. Yeah some things do go up in price. Luckily for me only one item of the some $800 worth went up in price. The item that I want that was about $90 is George Carlin's All my stuff. It went up to about $121. Which with the 25% its the same price as before. But I am not upset. :) I have many others items that have not been jacked up. I mostly buy horror movies from the 70's and 80's and collect scifi. None of my 30 some dvds I want have been raised lol. I still like DD. Most of their items are cheaper than amazon. On a rare occasion I find something cheaper on amazon. And usually for the stuff I want DD has the best price. Then if you add the 25% it's a good deal for me.

[NoirFan]

I've been monitoring prices as well and everything I want seems to be okay for now except The Shining, which was $14.xx and shot up to $22.23! Oh well. Amazon still has it for $13.99.

Ditto with Bullitt.

[GaryO]

I'm quite sure DD has been price-matching with Amazon recently and is raising some of their prices to get ready for the sale. I can't blame them for that. The only bad thing is that some of their prices before the recent raise was far, far better than what a person will be able to get with the 25% off coupon. For instance, they had POPEYE: 1933-1938 on sale for $26.39 up until a day or so ago. Now it's priced at $50.28. Anyone can do the math on that one. So while I don't blame them for the increases, I do think it behooves people to recognize that if they see something with a huge discount they shouldn't assume it's going to stay at that price up through the sale. Some items certainly will stay the same and great bargains will be had. But we can't assume that will hold for everything.

[funkymonkeyjavajunky]

Pride and Prejudice (blu-ray)...and it's back down to $22.87. Is anyone dizzy yet? But I'll grab it if priced under $20 once the sale starts.

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[rw2516]

I always add stuff I want to wishlist on release day when it's no longer a pre-order or part of any sale or price match. Pretty much the everday regular price. Have never seen any of the before sale price increases others have seen.

[kyle]

True Blood S1 BD just went from $44.89 to $63.49

Seaquest DSV: Season Two just jumped from like $17.49 to $45.72

[abintra]

Seaquest DSV: Season Two just jumped from like $17.49 to $45.72

If you're interested, that is still $17.48 shipped from Family Video (http://www.familyvideo.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=318996).

[Doctor Gonzo]

I've been tracking DD prices on the titles I plan on getting during the sale, and so far, most titles are holding - was wanting John Adams, but as chris sc77 mentioned the price has jumped from $26.89 to over $51!!! Bite it DD - I can wait on that one, perhaps it'll be on sale come black friday?

From the Earth to the Moon has actually dropped from $17.85 to $14.87 and the Films of Budd Boetticher has bounced around from $30.89 to $37.89 to $33.89 and now sits at $32.90 -

Cmon, DD, gimme a good price on John Adams and we'll have a deal...

[grither55]

I just noticed George Carlin's all my stuff went down to about $91. It was at $121. But troy (blu ray) went up to about $30 and it was at around $20. It's a good trade off I get more of a discount from they more expensive George Carlin's all my stuff if it stays at the same price. Everything else in my cart is the same price.

[Mickactual]

My wishlist of 2 items is holding steady :fc:I've got 4 or 5, and so far they're holding.
Last night, just for shits & giggles, I tried all the codes I knew of just to see (I'm getting antsy). No dice. Hey - nothing ventured...
I'll just be happy if the prices on my wants hold, but damn - it'd be really nice if they'd include CD's in the sale.

[Doctor Gonzo]

If anyone is wanting to pick up John Adams, you could pull the trigger now for the current walmart price of $23.32

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=9903970

you can get free shipping and have it delivered to your nearest walmart (never tried that option, so I'm not sure how reliable it is) and pick it up when notified via email that it has arrived.

Um...will DD match this?

[Pizza]

Seaquest DSV: Season Two just jumped from like $17.49 to $45.72
Yep. I'm so glad I bought season one last week when it was $17.54. I thought it was a great price and figured even if they didn't raise the price I wouldn't cry about the few more dollars I could have saved. I was worried it would sell out once the sale started, but I was also concerned it would jump up in price and negate any savings. I certainly didn't expect it to jump up to $45.

[bsmith]

The few weeks before the sale we always hear about pricing changes. Our understanding is that these fluxuations are due to periodic DD sales, as well as price adjustments based on the competition. It has been shown that many prices go down as well as up, leading to the assumption that it is not an across the board hike as some would like to believe. In my experience, the changes are typically no more then a few dollars in either direction.

What I find most interesting is the references to an item going from $20 one day to $30 the next and back down to $22 the following day. We've had a few such references in this thread and I've seen other such references in other threads. It could just be that we are monitoring our wish lists so closely in these weeks leading up to the sale that we are actually seeing artifacts of DD's pricing analysis that they run throughout the year, but it is just more evident to us now.

For example, say DD's pricing strategy is a multi-step process. First, they reset all the prices to to their default standard discount based on list price, studio incentives, and profit margins. This could result in small increases/decreases based on their previous prices, or large price hikes when some item were marked low due to a DD sale or competition sale. Second, they apply a reduction based on any current promotion they are running. Lastly, they analyze the competition and adjust prices accordingly making sure to go no lower then the minimal profit margin. This could lower prices a little or a significantly amount depending on various factors. With the DD site being available 24/7 these types of changes may be being made live, which may explain some of the irregularities seen if people are catching the prices inbetween stages of the process.

Just one possible explanation for what we are observing. It would be interesting if people monitored there wish lists as closely during off periods of DD to see if similar behavior could be identified.

[jiggyblau]

Generation Kill BD just had a huge jump as well, from 46.xx to 63.xx. Oh well. I guess I'll be waiting until the HBO half price sale from Best Buy in December.

[dino88]

Generation Kill BD just had a huge jump as well, from 46.xx to 63.xx. Oh well. I guess I'll be waiting until the HBO half price sale from Best Buy in December.

Best Buy won't have Circuit City to compete with this Christmas, so that HBO sale is even less certain now. Believe me, I hope I'm wrong.

[joltman]

So who has tracked the prices when it wasn't close to a sale? I wouldn't be surprised to see the same amount of price jumping then, it's just that people only track it when a sale is coming up.

[JoeStSteven]

that's a good point, joltman

[bbq]

We could simply look at www.dvdpricesearch.con (http://209.10.210.230) and find the "cached" prices prior to recent changes.

For instance, Friends: The Complete Series was $153.89 as linked below:

http://www.dvdpricesearch.con/cgi-bin/dvdcalc2?cmd=calc&tmpCart=59514 (http://209.10.210.230/cgi-bin/dvdcalc2?cmd=calc&tmpCart=59514)

The latest information (straight from DD that is) should be $215.90 and here it is:

http://www.deepdiscount.com/viewproduct.htm?productId=5788182

I thought that $115 would be cool for 10 seasons of Friends but it might be more like $162 instead. Maybe importing R2 from UK could be a better deal - 70 quids shipped or roughly 115 bucks from Amazon UK. German version from Amazon DE is 86 euros or 120 dollars shipped.

Still not exactly sure about what they are up to these days. It would be funny to see something going from $153.89 to $215.90 and then back to $153.89 again.

[JamesDFarrow]

Here's one. The Complete Granada Sherlock Holmes (Brett) Set was at $110.89 for at least a couple of months. Then last week it jumped to $154.08.
Today it's at $109.89.

James

[jeffbase34]

Star Trek TNG complete still at $249. That's what I'm wanting. :D

[Cheato]

We could simply look at www.dvdpricesearch.con (http://209.10.210.230) and find the "cached" prices prior to recent changes.

For instance, Friends: The Complete Series was $153.89 as linked below:

http://www.dvdpricesearch.con/cgi-bin/dvdcalc2?cmd=calc&tmpCart=59514 (http://209.10.210.230/cgi-bin/dvdcalc2?cmd=calc&tmpCart=59514)

The latest information (straight from DD that is) should be $215.90 and here it is:

http://www.deepdiscount.com/viewproduct.htm?productId=5788182

I thought that $115 would be cool for 10 seasons of Friends but it might be more like $162 instead. Maybe importing R2 from UK could be a better deal - 70 quids shipped or roughly 115 bucks from Amazon UK. German version from Amazon DE is 86 euros or 120 dollars shipped.

Still not exactly sure about what they are up to these days. It would be funny to see something going from $153.89 to $215.90 and then back to $153.89 again.



So sick of this.

Maybe DD was price-matching Wal-Mart or Amazon. If you want the price-match, call them, and order it.

Go UK R2 if you don't mind PAL speed-up. Drives me crazy.

Or buy it from Amazon or Wal-Mart, where the price is still $153. If you wanted an additional 4% cashback, or were expecting that low price to be discounted even further during the next sale, well, you missed out.


As for the price change on this one? I have this price cached in an Excel spreadsheet for the period of the last sale, and then spot checks during the months after. Guess what the price was over the last few months before the recent price reduction. That's right, $215.90. It was actually on sale during and immediately following the previous DD 25%-off sale, and was $199.89, which after discount was $149.92, and after Bing cashback was $141.92.

[ProjectMayhem]

^ We're only on page 7.

I thought it has been clearly documented/proven that DD prices fluctuate all the time, and that just as many prices drop as go up in the days preceding a sale. Why are people still complaining?

Judging by the top, it was page 11 on my screen. And, yes, I realized someone pointed out it depends on the options.

And I wasn't complaining, just suggesting an idea. I know prices fluctuate with the times. But that may ALSO be a factor. I know if something hot at most stores, prices increase. Just an IDEA.

I buy what I want, when I want, without complaining. If it's cheap, I'll buy it; if not, I won't.

This is one of the reasons I quit posting here in the first place. Someone always has to refute something.

[Jacoby Ellsbury]

I dont know if its been mentioned but Code HOTSTUFF works right now

[bsmith]

I dont know if its been mentioned but Code HOTSTUFF works right now

The code does work, but is it official yet? I don't want my items hung up in limbo if this is just testing for the upcoming sale.

[seymouru]

I don't think it's really official quite yet, since none of the other codes seem to be working (e.g., DVDTALK). Best to wait until there's an official announcement, especially since people who placed orders last month using an "unofficial" code haven't had their orders filled yet.

[JamesDFarrow]

I'd wait for the official announcement.

Just my 2 cents.

James

[GaryO]

I'd definitely wait.

[dino88]

It was definitely taking off 25%. Now it's coming up as invalid, which usually happens when you inform them directly.

[pinata242]

It was definitely taking off 25%. Now it's coming up as invalid, which usually happens when you inform them directly.

There should be a rule about not calling about a possibly-unintentional deal.

Oh wait... There is and it's Rule #1.

[moviewizguy]

I'm looking at my wishlist and all of my items are still on the same prices they were on when I found them days ago...

[advdfreak]

I dont know if its been mentioned but Code HOTSTUFF works right now

I did get it to work a little after you posted this. I picked up House Of Wax (2005) on Blu-ray for $10.12. Thanks!

[ericmylad]

I dont know if its been mentioned but Code HOTSTUFF works right now

Well I placed an order when this was working a few hours ago. Got my confirmation email with the 25% off pricing. Hopefully it ships soon. If it doesn't in the next few days, I'll call to cancel.

[joecansee]

Bah, FNL seasons went up 6 dollars. Is Tudors worth a blind buy? Heard mixed reviews

[DGibFen]

HOTSTUFF invalid now.

[Eric F]

After what happened last month I'm just going to wait a few more days before placing my order. Why go through the hassle of placing an order and worrying about it, just to find it's canceled? I waited this long for the sale, what's a few more days?

[DVD-ho78(DTS)]

I dont know if its been mentioned but Code HOTSTUFF works right now

Just wanted to point out this code was named after me. ;)

[kingtopher]

Keeping my fingers crossed that they won't increase the price on Mad Men season 2 before Friday.

[andicus]

True Blood S1 BD just went from $44.89 to $63.49

Yeah, the only thing I was going to order... Oh well, I haven't ordered during either of the last two sales, so no big deal.

[viking99]

True Blood S1 BD just went from $44.89 to $63.49

I'm not happy about this....

[zekeburger1979]

Keeping my fingers crossed that they won't increase the price on Mad Men season 2 before Friday.

You and me both man.

[MvRojo]

John Adam jumped from $46.39 to $63.49

[Josh-da-man]

John Adam jumped from $46.39 to $63.49

They just moved the digits around!

[BackStJoe]

Bah, FNL seasons went up 6 dollars. Is Tudors worth a blind buy? Heard mixed reviews

Tudors is great...the first few episodes have an MTV feel, but it soon sheds that and becomes a great drama.

[Jacoby Ellsbury]

Hey my 25% order shipped today, so all of you living in fear and afraid to place an order when I posted the coupon the other day, enjoy ordering your stuff during the sale and having everything back ordered for weeks and weeks.

[Anono]

Hey my 25% order shipped today, so all of you living in fear and afraid to place an order when I posted the coupon the other day, enjoy ordering your stuff during the sale and having everything back ordered for weeks and weeks.

LOL.:rimshot:

I think I have finalized my wishlist. Really hope the prices hold out.

[Cheato]

Hey my 25% order shipped today, so all of you living in fear and afraid to place an order when I posted the coupon the other day, enjoy ordering your stuff during the sale and having everything back ordered for weeks and weeks.
Hindsight is 20/20. And apparently a bit of a dick.

[TallGuyMe]

Hindsight is 20/20. And apparently a bit of a dick.


Hopefully when he does the math, it really is only the reported 16%

[joecansee]

I had a huge wishlist setup for this sale, probably like $300 worth of DVDs, as it gets closer and prices go up and preorders not eligible looks like I'll only be getting like 3 DVDs

[hondo21]

John Adams Blu-ray is $45.49 at Amazon, I think that's down a buck from what it's been recently there. So DD cranked their price up to the point where it will be higher than Amazon even after 25% off.

[Jacoby Ellsbury]

Hopefully when he does the math, it really is only the reported 16%

$158 or so before discount $119 or so after.

plus another 4%, bing!

[scubawoman]

If people are concerned Deep Discount may raise prices before the sale starts you may not want to have anything in your wish list. I assume Deep Discount has access to the lists and they may use this information to their advantage. Just a suggestion IMHO.
As I recall with their last sale, when the codes went live the prices automatically increased on many discs that weren't increased previously.

[ericmylad]

Hey my 25% order shipped today, so all of you living in fear and afraid to place an order when I posted the coupon the other day, enjoy ordering your stuff during the sale and having everything back ordered for weeks and weeks.

FWIW, I used the code you posted and got an email confirmation with the 25% off discount in the prices. No shipping email yet though. Thanks for posting the code!!!

EDIT: Got a shipping confirmation!!!!

[JoeStSteven]

none of the codes appear to be working at the moment

[Nate the Great]

Hindsight is 20/20. And apparently a bit of a dick.

I just spit Mountain Dew on my monitor. Warn me next time, ass. :lol:

I'm waiting to see if my LATIMES order ships first day of the sale. It never disappeared from my order history, and it hasn't been officially cancelled on my end of the stick either, so I'm wondering if they won't just send it as a separate order once the 17th rolls around.

But then if not, as I've said before during this whole time ... no big whoop.

[digitalG]

If people are concerned Deep Discount may raise prices before the sale starts you may not want to have anything in your wish list. I assume Deep Discount has access to the lists and they may use this information to their advantage. Just a suggestion IMHO.


I doubt this is true.

[SkullOrchard]

Hey my 25% order shipped today, so all of you living in fear and afraid to place an order when I posted the coupon the other day, enjoy ordering your stuff during the sale and having everything back ordered for weeks and weeks.Mine shipped too, and I received the full 25% discount. Thanks!

[chris_sc77]

I'm waiting to see if my LATIMES order ships first day of the sale. It never disappeared from my order history, and it hasn't been officially cancelled on my end of the stick either, so I'm wondering if they won't just send it as a separate order once the 17th rolls around.

But then if not, as I've said before during this whole time ... no big whoop.

I hope it doesnt ship for me. I ended up ordering one item elsewhere already and many other items have since had their prices lowered quite a bit.

[CmC918]

With any item you want some will be raised others will be cheaper. It is the nature of the business it is not all a conspiracy although people want to believe it is one.

[brizz]

If people are concerned Deep Discount may raise prices before the sale starts you may not want to have anything in your wish list. I assume Deep Discount has access to the lists and they may use this information to their advantage. Just a suggestion IMHO.
As I recall with their last sale, when the codes went live the prices automatically increased on many discs that weren't increased previously.

:tinfoil:

[Eric F]

If people are concerned Deep Discount may raise prices before the sale starts you may not want to have anything in your wish list. I assume Deep Discount has access to the lists and they may use this information to their advantage. Just a suggestion IMHO.
As I recall with their last sale, when the codes went live the prices automatically increased on many discs that weren't increased previously.More likely they are price matching other websites or running their own promotions that happen to be coming to an end by the beginning of the sale. This usually happens.

[NoirFan]

And apparently a bit of a dick.

Based upon the poster's past behavior, this shouldn't come as much of a surprise.

[digitalG]

Well I might pickup a few Mystery Science Theater 3K sets. :)

[Jacoby Ellsbury]

FWIW, I used the code you posted and got an email confirmation with the 25% off discount in the prices. No shipping email yet though. Thanks for posting the code!!!

EDIT: Got a shipping confirmation!!!!

It pays to not live your life in constant fear

[Jacoby Ellsbury]

Based upon the poster's past behavior, this shouldn't come as much of a surprise.

If you can believe it, noir is referring to this post from over a year ago:

http://forum.dvdtalk.com/movie-talk/534966-top-10-movies-2000-present.html



Pretty much the only interaction I have ever had with you and you never forgot. I did forget this tiny little moment in time but your comment made me recall something along these lines but I wasnt sure it was you, I remembered once where it was me either making fun of a deal or your fondness of a certain movie. Up popped that thread. You gotta be kidding me dude.

[bsmith]

It pays to not live your life in constant fear

Give me a break! It worked out this time, there are plenty of other times it hasn't for people and they've been stuck not knowing where an order stands. I'd call it more luck then anything else.

[Ruderic]

Hey the 25% may not be the best for all DVDs but there are still some good deals. Just compare with other sites and see if its worth it or not.

[filmsoncon]

Hey the 25% may not be the best for all DVDs but there are still some good deals. Just compare with other sites and see if its worth it or not.

Succinctly put. Could we just make this a sticky at the top of the thread and get on with it already?

[Tenkyoken]

Are you guys seriously fighting over taking advantage of a glitch in the system? You benefited from a mistake Jacoby good for you. This sale will be on in full force in just 2 days so it's really nothing to be proud of. As they say move on with your lives.

[Marvin]

If people are concerned Deep Discount may raise prices before the sale starts you may not want to have anything in your wish list. I assume Deep Discount has access to the lists and they may use this information to their advantage. Just a suggestion IMHO.
As I recall with their last sale, when the codes went live the prices automatically increased on many discs that weren't increased previously.

Probably every DVD on the site is in someone's wish list.

[E-Z-B]

Probably every DVD on the site is in someone's wish list.

Yes, probably even Monster Squad.

[Doctor Gonzo]

John Adam jumped from $46.39 to $63.49

That's just too freakin' high. There's ten titles I plan on picking up on friday from DD, but it looks like Im going to buy John Adams from walmart .com for $21.86

[kenbuzz]

Ummm..... John Adams has been 51.56 in my cart for 3 days now. Are you guys confusing the SD and BD versions?

DD: SD = 51.56 BD = 63.49
WM: SD = 21.86 BD = 46.32

Why do I see y'all comparing the 63.49 price with the 21.86 price?

[Doctor Gonzo]

Why drop $51.56 when you can spend only $21.86? (for SD that is)

[funkymonkeyjavajunky]

Why drop $51.56 when you can spend only $21.86? (for SD that is)

I checked a copy out of my library for free.
:banana:

[JoeySeven]

Less then 24 hours away....

I'm kind of on the fence for this sale.

There are certain movie I want On blu-ray,but if the price isn't right.
I can wait to get them.

And I went crazy at the B&N criterion sale.
I have enough movies to watch for the next year now.

[rmick]

This is probably somewhere in the thread, but....

What time does this traditionally start? Midnight tonight or sometime tomorrow morning?

[stingermck]

Like usual, I'm using the sale to pick up new releases I was going to get anyway. I got lucky that it falls under BSG's release.

[lareineblanche]

maybe it is discussed somewhere, I don't know; But I seem to remember it starting Thursday in the late afternoon in some previous instances. Anyone?

[Snowmaker]

maybe it is discussed somewhere, I don't know; But I seem to remember it starting Thursday in the late afternoon in some previous instances. Anyone?

I remember it always starting early, like the evening before the announced date.

[Nate the Great]

Y'know, something I noticed today. By now, there's a whole host of codes that come out - YAHOO, XM, LATIMES, etc. - for use in the sale. And as it stands, there've only been two that have been verified, and those may end up not working (possibly) because of the abuse of glitches in the DD system.

Am I missing something? There's by no means a plethora of codes being made known, and with the sale starting tomorrow, I find that quite odd.

[bsmith]

I don't think the codes are ever formally advertised until the sale actually starts. Once it starts the codes will be stated to everyone and not before. It's just that many of the codes don't change from year to year so most are already aware of what they will be.

I noticed last night that my DD cart was cleared (fortunately all my selections for this go around are in my wish list). I seem to recall this always happens just before the sale starts.

[zombeaner]

I noticed last night that my DD cart was cleared (fortunately all my selections for this go around are in my wish list). I seem to recall this always happens just before the sale starts.

My cart always clears whenever I log out of DD.

[bsmith]

My cart always clears whenever I log out of DD.

Mine doesn't.

[Cheato]

Mine, neither. In fact, DD sent me a reminder email one time that there were things still in my cart.

[bis22]

Was going to order Flight of the Conchords s1, but it's $5 more expensive than usual...

[zombeaner]

Mine doesn't.

Hmm, weird. I wonder why mine does that, every time I log back in my cart is empty.

[bsmith]

Hmm, weird. I wonder why mine does that, every time I log back in my cart is empty.

My guess, cookies. You probably don't allow IE to save cookies from a site as a security precaution.

[funkymonkeyjavajunky]

I'm curious as to who will be grabbing the BSG set? Will it get cheaper? Or is this a really good buy? I'm on the fence.

[tena73]

I'm on the fence on the BSG set as well. I have it preordered at Amazon right now. I don't want to cancel in case on release date DD goes up a lot in price and the 25% discount isn't really a discount after all.

Plus I have been waiting for years to finally get this in one collection.

[johnbook]

John Adam jumped from $46.39 to $63.49

That's a no go on that one now, looks like i'll only be getting the three stooges vol. 6, would love to get some blu rays but they are still too pricey right now.

[jpolz]

I've only had 2 discs change prices. 1 went down about 10 days ago & has stayed down, the other went up about a week ago but just this morning is down below it's original price.

[Jaymole]

I won't be ordering a single Blu-ray during the sale...DD's prices are still too high. All my orders will be DVDs.... I have around 30 titles in my cart and only 2 have risen over the past few weeks.

[MrE]

Got a DD postcard today - JULY9 will be one of the codes.

[Paul_SD]

All these new codes, plus the change in date this year, make me wonder if some of the policies such as multiple orders using multiple codes, might be changed as well.

DVD Planet changed its policy IIRC on its last sale. I was fortunate that I placed one big order right away, otherwise I would have been SOL. Even though They only provide one coupon code, it had been a multiple use one, until the last sale.

Since I have some stuff I want coming out next Tuesday, I may just hold off until I see confirmation multiple coupons are valid on the same account as always.

[Fiddlesticks]

Speaking of DVD Planet, does anyone have anything more firm than "they always have in the past" in regards to their participation? I'm starting to get slightly nervous from the lack of chatter.

[marty888]

DVD Planet changed its policy IIRC on its last sale. I was fortunate that I placed one big order right away, otherwise I would have been SOL. Even though They only provide one coupon code, it had been a multiple use one, until the last sale.



I just checked - multiple use of that DVD Planet code worked for me last November.

[leahcim]

Does the sale start at midnight or tomorrow sometime?

[Paul_SD]

I just checked - multiple use of that DVD Planet code worked for me last November.

That's odd- I could have sworn people were posting here upset because they didn't.

[illennium]

That's odd- I could have sworn people were posting here upset because they didn't.

I seem to recall that when the sale first started, it was one-time-use, and then a few days later they changed it to multiple-use.

[Jacoby Ellsbury]

DD to go from 4% to 8%??????? Combine with this sale and order on 8/1

Live Cashback 2X - starting 8/1/2009 (5-50%)
So it looks like Live CashBack will be doubling there amounts for ALL STORES starting August 1st, 2009! This means all those eBay items you want, could qualify for the promotion.


Bing/Live said:CashBack Email]We’re gearing up for the back-to-school shopping season and as part of our commitment to the success of Bing CashBack, Microsoft is inviting you to participate in our back-to-school promotion where during August 2009 Microsoft will increase the percentage of CashBack rewards offered by CashBack advertisers. We’ll also begin a broad marketing campaign designed to increase traffic to and awareness of Bing Shopping and the CashBack program.

What this promotion means for you For a limited time beginning August 10, Microsoft will match your current product commission amounts, effectively doubling consumer CashBack on eligible purchases. For example, if a product currently sells for $100 with a discount of 10%, its doubled discount amount will be 20%, providing the consumer with a $20 CashBack rebate. Please note that commissions will be capped at 50%. Microsoft will completely fund the matched commission – there are no additional costs for you as a result of this program. You will continue to pay the original commission amount.

EDIT:
Im not sure if its starts 8/10 or 8/1 as there is conflicting dates in this message

[Jaymole]

DD to go from 4% to 8%??????? Combine with this sale and order on 8/1

Live Cashback 2X - starting 8/1/2009 (5-50%)
So it looks like Live CashBack will be doubling there amounts for ALL STORES starting August 1st, 2009! This means all those eBay items you want, could qualify for the promotion.


Bing/Live said:CashBack Email]We’re gearing up for the back-to-school shopping season and as part of our commitment to the success of Bing CashBack, Microsoft is inviting you to participate in our back-to-school promotion where during August 2009 Microsoft will increase the percentage of CashBack rewards offered by CashBack advertisers. We’ll also begin a broad marketing campaign designed to increase traffic to and awareness of Bing Shopping and the CashBack program.

What this promotion means for you For a limited time beginning August 10, Microsoft will match your current product commission amounts, effectively doubling consumer CashBack on eligible purchases. For example, if a product currently sells for $100 with a discount of 10%, its doubled discount amount will be 20%, providing the consumer with a $20 CashBack rebate. Please note that commissions will be capped at 50%. Microsoft will completely fund the matched commission – there are no additional costs for you as a result of this program. You will continue to pay the original commission amount.

EDIT:
Im not sure if its starts 8/10 or 8/1 as there is conflicting dates in this message

I am apprehensive about using Bing CashBack for the DD sale.

Bing has a new policy that if you use a coupon for an order you cannot get cashback. That is why none of the B&N orders that are being put through recently with a coupon are getting a rebate (The only order I got cashback from was one without a coupon).

[Jacoby Ellsbury]

nevermind its for august 10th anyways.

[marty888]

I am apprehensive about using Bing CashBack for the DD sale.

Bing has a new policy that if you use a coupon for an order you cannot get cashback. That is why none of the B&N orders that are being put through recently with a coupon are getting a rebate (The only order I got cashback from was one without a coupon).

Hmmm .... wasn't aware of that, hadn't seen/noticed it on their site.

If that's the case, and DVD Planet is also on sale, I may use Cashbaq and do more with Planet - it's 4%.

[dmkb]

I seem to recall that when the sale first started, it was one-time-use, and then a few days later they changed it to multiple-use.
Even after the code was supposed to have been "fixed" it still did not work for many - including me. I was able to get only one order from DP during the last sale.

[Condensed]

some codes are working now

[Marvin]

Just used DVDTALK....

[bellevuecoug]

Just used DVDTALK....

MST3K is ordered. Thanks, Marv!

[Brian T]

Ordered: Abbott and Costello: The Complete Universal Pictures Collection: $46.79 with discount.

(this set is currently reduced to $62.39 to best Amazon's sale price. I'd imagine it will be going back up in price before this sale ends)

[docdoowop]

Anyone try Planet yet?

[Brent L]

What are the DVDPlanet codes usually?

[critterdvd]

Wow... some prices went really up... "True Blood Season 1" is $51.xx with the coupon its still cheaper at Target...

But 'Battlestar Galactica' and 'Entourage' are priced pretty well...

[Lt Ripley]

DVDPlanet is live. Just used code 25OFFSALE. Used up $202 in store credit.

[Lecithin]

According to their facebook page, the sale is underway with FACEBOOK25 but I can't seem to get that code to work.

[DVDSRFUN]

Just successfully placed an order with code DVDTALK.

[Isny]

some codes are working now

Is it just me, or are the ones working now only taking 20% off?

[leahcim]

Wanna have some fun but spend loooooads of time to find super deals. Type in the search word "complete series". I have found some great deals, that is for regular dvd's, I am a serious rip 'n burn then sell guy, so series from pre '90 are good deals.

Examples of final cost deals after 4% Bing and the 25% DD (prices below are estimates)

Wild Wild West - 39.00
Hogans Heroes - 78.00

and tons more, but I do not feel like typing at the moment.

[illennium]

I am a serious rip 'n burn then sell guy, so series from pre '90 are good deals.

:rolleyes:

[dan30oly]

1st order:
Weeds Season 4 (blu-ray)
Mad Men Season 2 (blu-ray)
$41.83

2nd order:
Star Trek Motion Picture Collection (blu-ray)
$52.04 shipped!

[kyle]

I am apprehensive about using Bing CashBack for the DD sale.

Bing has a new policy that if you use a coupon for an order you cannot get cashback. That is why none of the B&N orders that are being put through recently with a coupon are getting a rebate (The only order I got cashback from was one without a coupon).

I got a bing confirmation right away for DD and I used DVDTALK code.

[leahcim]

134ish for the complete Cheers,cheap?

[Jaymole]

I got a bing confirmation right away for DD and I used DVDTALK code.

Thanks, I was worried because it didn't work for B&N.

[haroldS]

Could members post any coupon codes they have which can be used for the discount?

[JoeStSteven]

hmm.. I placed an order for $1000 with DD about half hour ago , no word from Bing. Placed a $40 order 5 minutes ago and got a Bing response almost immediately. should I be on the phone with customer service ?

[Gypo66]

I just placed an order too, but how do we know it's really going to "take" this time -- and not just sit there unrecognized by DD and processing forever?

[joecansee]

LOL Mad Men up to $38

[Marvin]

I just placed an order too, but how do we know it's really going to "take" this time -- and not just sit there unrecognized by DD and processing forever?

I just got my confirmation...

[Gypo66]

I just got my confirmation...

Hmmm.... nothing in my inbox yet...

[seymouru]

Hmmm.... nothing in my inbox yet...I once heard from a CSR that they don't send out confirmation emails in real time upon placement of an order. Orders are held on a server somewhere, then periodically downloaded and sent out in batches. How often depends on their sales volume. I assume they'd download orders from the server fairly frequently during a big sale like this.

[Gypo66]

I once heard from a CSR that they don't send out confirmation emails in real time upon placement of an order. Orders are held on a server somewhere, then periodically downloaded and sent out in batches. How often depends on their sales volume. I assume they'd download orders from the server fairly frequently during a big sale like this.

Bingo! Just got a confirmation. It's really really real...

[Doctor Gonzo]

sE1huPYerp0

[tesey20]

Has anyone ever used BillMeLater? And it works with PayPal right?

[Jtnguyen12]

Thanks

Just ordered few animes set Moeyo Ken TV, Murderer Princess, Vandread, Hell Girl, Case Closed Season 1 and Irresponsible Captain Tylor TV. All for $119.03 after 25% off. Can't place 2nd order till next week :)

[dullboy]

DVDPlanet is live. Just used code 25OFFSALE. Used up $202 in store credit.
It's saying "coupon already used" when I try it.

[trespoochies]

Just picked up the Shakira Live BD for $13.50. Sweet.

EDIT: I did use the DVDTALK code on the Deep Discount site. Worked for me.

[funkymonkeyjavajunky]

Has anyone ever used BillMeLater? And it works with PayPal right?

just checked BillMeLater site: "At this time, we do not accept credit cards or PayPal for payments"

[statcat]

need some help- I never used cashback before (I have an account) but get how it works generally- go to bing.com and go to deepdiscount through there and then place my order and they'll email me my savings information afterward?

Is the best way to use cashback to use my paypal account? I see the normal option is a paper check in the mail. There's no additional fees or anything for using paypal?

thanks

[movielib]

LOL Mad Men up to $38
Blu-ray at $30.89. :up:

Ordered before it changes.

[SethDLH]

need some help- I never used cashback before (I have an account) but get how it works generally- go to bing.com and go to deepdiscount through there and then place my order and they'll email me my savings information afterward?

Is the best way to use cashback to use my paypal account? I see the normal option is a paper check in the mail. There's no additional fees or anything for using paypal?

thanks

i got so excited i forgot to use cashbaq... ughhhhhh

[Duh Vuh Duh]

need some help- I never used cashback before (I have an account) but get how it works generally- go to bing.com and go to deepdiscount through there and then place my order and they'll email me my savings information afterward?

Is the best way to use cashback to use my paypal account? I see the normal option is a paper check in the mail. There's no additional fees or anything for using paypal?

thanks


This, and I've only used live.com for ebay, to get the saving with dd, do you just log into your live.com account and then search to go to the dd site via live.com?

[Zodiac6]

Quantity Item # Description Price Status
-------- ------------ ----------------------------------- ---------- ---------
1 FXD058924 DVD : PRISON BREAK-4TH SEASON $ 19.42 In-stock
1 HSV070610 DVD : MONSTER SQUAD, THE $ 13.65 Backorder
1 PRD013872 DVD : FUGITIVE-2ND SEASON V.02 $ 19.78 In-stock
1 PRD013935 DVD : FRIDAY THE 13TH-2ND SEASON $ 23.54 Backorder
1 PRD014243 DVD : MOD SQUAD-2ND SEASON V.02 $ 20.17 In-stock
1 PRD089386 DVD : RENO 911-6TH SEASON $ 15.19 In-stock
1 SHF011178 DVD : MR BELVEDERE-1ST & 2ND SEAS $ 20.69 In-stock
1 SHF011184 DVD : ROOM 222-1ST SEASON $ 17.15 In-stock
1 SHF011231 DVD : PEYTON PLACE-1ST PART $ 19.07 In-stock
1 SHF011364 DVD : PEYTON PLACE-2ND PART $ 20.92 In-stock
1 VCI008515 DVD : HONEY WEST-COMPLETE SERIES $ 16.20 In-stock
1 WBD045075 DVD : ZETA PROJECT-1ST SEASON $ 15.58 In-stock

Merchandise Total: $ 221.36
Tax: $ .00
Shipping & Processing: $ .00

[seymouru]

This, and I've only used live.com for ebay, to get the saving with dd, do you just log into your live.com account and then search to go to the dd site via live.com?http://www.bing.com/shopping/pages/howtouse.aspx

[scubawoman]

DVDPlanet is live. Just used code 25OFFSALE. Used up $202 in store credit.

There is company that gives cashback for DVD Planet, at present 4%. It is legit, I've used them for other cashback. Similar program as Bing. I can't post the link as I don't have more than 30 posts in this form. Do a search at google for Cashbaq.

[Venner]

Being the pedant that I am, I created a spreadsheet a couple of weeks ago of the score or so of DVDs / sets I wanted once the sale came on.*

So far, most titles are the same price, with a handful more expensive -- and a handful cheaper. The net savings for me is still $7 less than it was a couple of weeks ago, even before applying the 25% off. And that's not taking into account the 4% Bing cashback.

A lot of the flicks I pick up at these sales are classic movies and sets, so maybe they don't have the variability in price, due to lower demand, but it still goes to show that the prices don't ALL go up before the sale, like some claim.

And hopefully they don't all suddenly jump at midnight, having said that
;-)




*as a side note, Deep Discount has probably contributed to about 300 of the DVDs in my collection, over the years.

[funkymonkeyjavajunky]

First order!

Quantity Item # Description Price Status
-------- ------------ ----------------------------------- ---------- ------
1 MCA005230 DVD : HOWARD THE DUCK (SE) $ 7.54 In-stock
1 MGD008423 DVD : MEATBALLS 4 $ 7.04 In-stock
1 NVG159320 DVD : DR HORRIBLE'S SING-ALONG BL $ 6.95 In-stock

Merchandise Total: $ 21.53 Tax: $ .00
Shipping & Processing: $ .00
Total for this Order: $ 21.53

[Eric F]

There is company that gives cashback for DVD Planet, at present 4%. It is legit, I've used them for other cashback. Similar program as Bing. I can't post the link as I don't have more than 30 posts in this form. Do a search at google for Cashbaq.It doesn't matter. I've found they don't seem to honor their "cashback" offers in conjuction with sales anyways. You can try, but I doubt you'll get anywhere with them.

[BuckNaked2k]

Picked up Bourne BD for $54 'n change.

Everything else on my wish list is pre-order. -ohbfrank-

[scubawoman]

It doesn't matter. I've found they don't seem to honor their "cashback" offers in conjuction with sales anyways. You can try, but I doubt you'll get anywhere with them.

I've used coupon codes for recent purchases through them and received my cashback within 24 hours. It doesn't hurt to try.

[Ghostbuster]

Finally picked up Fist of Legend...$11. Besides this sale, the best price I've seen has been $13 at Walmart. So I saved a little.

[Paul_SD]

doggone it.
I officially regret ordering as much as I did durning the 10% off sale in May.
I thought for sure they might pull the summer sale this year so I threw in a bunch of stuff and most of it I still haven't gotten around to watching yet.
I probably screwed myself to the tune of $30-40 easy.

A bittersweet sale for me this year.

[rmick]

Pissed about the price increase on Mad Men S2. Hoping I don't have to anticipate that kind of increase on BSG S4.5 or The Middleman the following weeks, because if so, I'll just pre-order from Amazon.

[Fiddlesticks]

I placed a modest order with DD via Bing, and I've gotten my Bing confirmation email already--still waiting on the email from DD!

[Viper187]

Well, I put in an $110 order. I think that's all I can do for now. If it's still live on the 2nd, I might put something on next month's credit card bill. The TV shows I ordered were a pretty good deal, I thought. I just did this, quickly comparing to Amazon. Mysterious cities of Gold was like $45 on Amazon and $35 on DD before discount. CSI seasons ended up under $20 after discount I think.

Got:
Summerslam Anthology Vol 2
CSI Season 2 & 3
Mysterious Cities of Gold (backordered)
Crow: Wicked Prayer
Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 Gruesome Edition

[Inhumans99]

Editing this post, whined earlier about not getting Bing e-mail, but it came through...$12.24 cashback! Also should note I used DVDTALK code so this great website could benefit.

Ya gotta be careful with this sale, some things are cheaper on Amazon, and some Blus are just still too expensive on amazon or DD to justify purchasing during this sale.

If prices hold, the Battlestar 4.5 set will be a great bargain during this sale.

My Order:

1 BVD054285 BLR : CARS $ 16.78 In-stock
1 BVD058269 BLR : PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN TR $ 35.17 In-stock
1 COL025231 BLR : MEN IN BLACK $ 13.40 In-stock
1 IMA004921 BLR : SHORT CIRCUIT (SE) $ 7.42 In-stock
1 LGE025036 BLR : MAD MEN-2ND SEASON $ 23.17 In-stock
1 MCA050571 BLR : THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK/P $ 23.54 In-stock
1 MGD015128 BLR : THE TERMINATOR $ 11.54 In-stock
1 WBD000017 BLR : LETHAL WEAPON (DC) $ 9.53 In-stock
1 WBD038308 BLR : TERMINATOR 3-RISE OF THE MA $ 13.40 In-stock
1 WBD042582 BLR : CASABLANCA (UCE) $ 31.04 In-stock
1 WBD046260 DVD : WALTONS-8TH SEASON $ 23.23 In-stock
1 WBD089597 DVD : WALTONS-9TH SEASON $ 20.91 In-stock

Merchandise Total: $ 229.13
Tax: $ .00
Shipping & Processing: $ .00

[NoirFan]

No Bing confirmation...and I did get to DD through Bing's shopping page.

That's strange, I received a Bing confirmation email after I placed my order.

[Inhumans99]

NoirFan...I finally got the e-mail from Bing ($12.24 cashback)! Happy to look foolish for whining about it...off to edit my post.

[JoeStSteven]

I placed 2 orders.. only received the bing cash back email on the tiny one. . the one that's around 1k hasn't come through yet. i've been sweating all night!

[jiggyblau]

And the bing cashback is being reported on the pre-discount prices. No argument there.

[dogmatica]

Three questions before I make an order, and I appreciate your help:

1. How long does the sale last? I'm hoping to pick up Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Series but it's in pre-order status until it comes out July 28.

2. How do I get additional discounts / cash back besides the 25% off codes? I don't know anything about bing, etc.

3. Once I use a code, can I use it for another order or do I need a new code? Does DVDTalk get a kickback when I use the DVDTalk code?

Thanks, folks.

[JB7]

Whats the deal with Freaks and Geeks? Am I missing something? I see several people ordering it.

[Norm de Plume]

Sorry if this has been asked and answered already, but can one use the code(s) to place more than one order during the sale?

If so, I can save a couple of dozen bucks in the shipping department if I do decide to buy a lot. Shipping to Canada is an outrageous $100 for orders over $300. Used to be a flat rate of $3.95 for orders of any size, which crept up to $4.95, then $5.95, and now this. I can certainly understand that those old rates represented a loss for DD, and are no longer feasible from a business standpoint, but the new rates are unreasonable in the opposite direction (you Americans still have the benefit of a flat rate).
I don't really mean to complain, since DD during the sales is by far the best DVD bargain to be had, especially at a discount of 25% vs. 20%, but it reminds me a little of buying those CDs for $.01 from JoeSchmoe merchant at Amazon and paying $10-per to ship.

[JamesDFarrow]

Sorry if this has been asked and answered already, but can one use the code(s) to place more than one order during the sale?

If so, I can save a couple of dozen bucks in the shipping department if I do decide to buy a lot. Shipping to Canada is an outrageous $100 for orders over $300. Used to be a flat rate of $3.95 for orders of any size, which crept up to $4.95, then $5.95, and now this. I can certainly understand that those old rates represented a loss for DD, and are no longer feasible from a business standpoint, but the new rates are unreasonable in the opposite direction (you Americans still have the benefit of a flat rate).
I don't really mean to complain, since DD during the sales is by far the best DVD bargain to be had, especially at a discount of 25% vs. 20%, but it reminds me a little of buying those CDs for $.01 from JoeSchmoe merchant at Amazon and paying $10-per to ship.


I order from Canada. There are about a dozen codes so use one for each order. I keep the orders just below $150.00 (before discount) each so the postage is $16.95 per order. I usually place 2 or 3 orders. Also keeping them below $150.00 gives you a better chance that they won't get whacked for taxes at Customs.

James

[jiggyblau]

Whats the deal with Freaks and Geeks? Am I missing something? I see several people ordering it.

It's only one of the best series ever. One season. If you haven't seen it, order it. Don't even think twice. I bought it blindly and have recommended it to countless others. Everyone has loved it.

[Norm de Plume]

I order from Canada. There are about a dozen codes so use one for each order. I keep the orders just below $150.00 (before discount) each so the postage is $16.95 per order. I usually place 2 or 3 orders. Also keeping them below $150.00 gives you a better chance that they won't get whacked for taxes at Customs.

James
That's good advice. Thanks.

[hilts]

I am a dumb dick. About two weeks ago I bought the John Wayne - John Ford Film Collection from DD for 31.89 because I figured the price would go up before the sale and this would be as good as it it gets. Guess how much it is now? This is a hell of a deal with the discount.

http://www.deepdiscount.com/viewproduct.htm?productId=5787965

[jiggyblau]

I am a dumb dick. About two weeks ago I bought the John Wayne - John Ford Film Collection from DD for 31.89 because I figured the price would go up before the sale and this would be as good as it it gets. Guess how much it is now? This is a hell of a deal with the discount.

http://www.deepdiscount.com/viewproduct.htm?productId=5787965

Oh man. Well, that stuff happens a lot with the always unpredictable DD. Sometimes it's just not worth the risk to wait. I think I'd have done the same thing given that healthy discount.

[old-boo-radley]

1 ABD015228 DVD : GETTIN' IT $ 4.58 In-stock
1 BHV018234 DVD : DEAD PIT (2D), THE $ 9.11 In-stock
1 EMI001349 DVD : QUEEN OF BLACK MAGIC, THE $ 12.73 In-stock
1 EMI060131 DVD : BLOOD ROSE, THE $ 12.73 In-stock
1 HVD006122 DVD : SPIRITS OF THE DEAD $ 10.48 In-stock
1 IMA004633 DVD : LEGENDARY HEROES BOX SET $ 15.29 In-stock
1 IMA005827 DVD : PLAYGIRLS & THE VAMPIRE, TH $ 5.06 In-stock
1 IMA008187 DVD : TOMB OF TORTURE $ 5.06 In-stock
1 IMA009734 DVD : BLOODY PIT OF HORROR $ 5.06 In-stock
1 LGE021822 DVD : NIGHT OF THE DEMONS 2 $ 7.73 In-stock
1 MBI008079 DVD : AMOK-TRAIN $ 9.29 In-stock
1 MGD006947 DVD : COUNT YORGA VAMPIRE/RETURN $ 5.06 In-stock
1 MGD008765 DVD : WITCHFINDER GENERAL (AKA CO $ 7.04 In-stock
1 MGD010713 DVD : NAVAJO JOE $ 7.04 In-stock
1 MGD012240 DVD : SABATA TRILOGY COLLECTION, $ 14.15 In-stock
1 MTI002038 DVD : PRETTY COOL $ 5.06 In-stock
1 PLT037129 DVD : BIKINI SUMMER 3 $ 4.49 In-stock
1 RET006009 DVD : HOLLYWOOD CHAINSAW HOOKERS $ 7.87 Backorder
1 RYK000028 DVD : FASCINATION $ 10.18 In-stock
1 RYK000043 DVD : DEMONIACS $ 10.18 In-stock
1 RYK000392 DVD : REQUIEM FOR A VAMPIRE $ 10.18 In-stock
1 RYK050022 DVD : LIPS OF BLOOD $ 10.18 In-stock
1 RYK166010 DVD : SCHRAMM $ 10.18 Backorder
1 RYK760114 DVD : SATANICO PANDEMONIUM $ 12.73 In-stock
1 SHW008153 DVD : PUPPET MASTER-LEGACY $ 4.58 In-stock
1 WBD042608 DVD : ELVIS PRESLEY CLASSICS-4 FI $ 8.48 In-stock

[Snowmaker]

My first order in a couple years:

1 ABD003051 BLR : HEATHERS $11.90
1 LGE019157 BLR : RAMBO FIRST BLOOD $9.28
1 WBD025043 BLR : FALLING DOWN $19.66

[Sweet Baby James]

Whats the deal with Freaks and Geeks? Am I missing something? I see several people ordering it.

I'll do my usual plug for Columbia House. If you join the TV Club using the HDL code, you can get this set for $5 as an enrollment selection.

[cardsfan111]

^ I'll wait for it to be $3 at Big Lots in the near future. :lol:

[scubawoman]

For those wondering if you can use the same code more than once I've used DVDTALK with 2 separate orders without any problem.

[kingtopher]

LOL Mad Men up to $38

Yeah, there goes the one thing I was going to buy. Fuck that.

[Raye]

I'm going to fight all temptation and just buy the Powerpuff Girls collection. A lot of stuff I wanted jumped up in price $5-7.

[cleaver]

Is Bing definitely working, because it didn't seem to work with the BN deal.

[moviewizguy]

I'm going to fight all temptation and just buy the Powerpuff Girls collection. A lot of stuff I wanted jumped up in price $5-7.

Hahaha. I thought I was the only person thinking on buying that. Guess not!

[scubawoman]

Is Bing definitely working, because it didn't seem to work with the BN deal.

Yes I received email from Bing for both of my orders.

[nycdude]

all I ordered was the "Bourne Trilogy" in Blu with bing cashback.

I am going to try curb my spending for this since I also ordered the Dirty Harry set at Amazon.

[scubawoman]

Neil Young Archive (blu-ray) is $178.51 with the 25% off at Deep Discount, not including the 4% cashback if you order through Bing.

[moviewizguy]

Books work with this sale, right?

[DJariya]

Books work with this sale, right?

No, only DVD's and Blu Rays

[moviewizguy]

No, only DVD's and Blu Rays

WHAT?!!!! $%& &$& %&%$ &$&$ &$%!!! Ok. Fine. Less money to spend.

EDIT: Actually, the books are still cheaper compared to Boarders and BN. I think I'll keep the books.

[zekeburger1979]

I hope the BSG CS set stays where it is. After the discount, it would be $129.82.

Seeing the Mad Men S2 price increase, I'm going to try to get my local Wal-Mart to match their own website. Otherwise, I'll order it from the site and have it sent to the store in 1 1/2 weeks.

[greylocke5]

Yeah, there goes the one thing I was going to buy. Fuck that.
Amazon is featuring Madmen 2 for $24.49. Don't know how long it will last. Add a cheap item to bring your order over $25 to get free shipping, too.

[greylocke5]

No, only DVD's and Blu Rays
While the sale applies to backordered DVDs, do remember that the sale does NOT apply to pre-ordered DVDs. So be sure and put things in your wish list that will be available between now and Aug 2 and order them just before the sale is over. I have one or two that fall into that category, i.e., they are being released on July 28.

[LASERMOVIES]

No, only DVD's and Blu Rays

The coupon seems to work with a 80 GB PS3. When I applied the DVDTALK code it deducted $100 off the price. I also tried it with a Wii system and Blu-ray player and the coupon deducts 25% off.

[liquidevil]

The coupon seems to work with a 80 GB PS3. When I applied the DVDTALK code it deducted $100 off the price. I also tried it with a Wii system and Blu-ray player and the coupon deducts 25% off.


edit sorry by the time I posted you already updated your post.

[Goldberg74]

The code HOTSTUFF is working right now... and it's only 11:40 PM Central Time. Cool.

[HockeyMan2000]

Nice. POPEYE V3 went up $5, just in time for the sale.

[Michael Corvin]

Ya gotta be careful with this sale, some things are cheaper on Amazon, and some Blus are just still too expensive on amazon or DD to justify purchasing during this sale.


You're not kidding, here is a sample from my wish list

DVD / Price (DD, Amazon, DVDPlanet):

Spin City: S2 ($25, $22, $30)
Cheers: S11 ($25, $23, $30)
Transformers: S1 ($18, $14, $21)
Stargate Atlantis: S5 ($26, $25, $35)

No sense rushing in on any of them.

[teddydogg]

first time Bing user can you use this more than once or does it only work on big orders? Basically I want to know if I should wait till I have a full order or if I can do multiple ones.

[Sweet Baby James]

first time Bing user can you use this more than once or does it only work on big orders? Basically I want to know if I should wait till I have a full order or if I can do multiple ones.

You can do it as many times as you like.

[teddydogg]

sweet thanks!

[Drahksenzu]

I ordered:

Lexx: Season 1 $16.78
Star Trek: Original Motion Picture Collection [Blu-ray Disc] $52.04

I might place one more order near the end of the sale. Having the Rightstuf sale pop up as well was rather annoying.

[mr jelly]

Was planning to buy Doctor Who the complete series 4, but they Jacked the price up at least 15 dollars - their discounted price with the 25% is more than Buy.com's price straight up. This will be the first year in many I pass on a DDD sale.

[Raye]

Hahaha. I thought I was the only person thinking on buying that. Guess not!
The price DD has for the collection is a great deal. I don't think we'll ever see it get below $35, at least not for a long time. I'm just afraid that they'll abruptly stop printing the set, causing it to go OOP by time the winter sale comes around so I wanted to get it ASAP. That and I want to support a Cartoon Network original release in hopes that they will push out Dexter's Lab one of these years.

[wm lopez]

What is the complete list of codes?

[hot_locket]

The coupon seems to work with a 80 GB PS3. When I applied the DVDTALK code it deducted $100 off the price. I also tried it with a Wii system and Blu-ray player and the coupon deducts 25% off.
Oh wow... you're not joking o_O

I can't imagine that's not an error they'll have corrected by the end of the day...

[asianxcore]

The only DVD set I wanted went up $17 once the sale started.

Damn :(

[Snowmaker]

So what's the whole "bing" thing about? How does it work? What do you save?

[BuckNaked2k]

So what's the whole "bing" thing about? How does it work? What do you save?Go to bing.com (http://www.bing.com) and create an account.

Sign in, click "shopping", then find the store of your choice (in this case deepdiscount.com). You will get 4% cash back on your total purchase.

[Snowmaker]

Go to bing.com (http://www.bing.com) and create an account.

Sign in, click "shopping", then find the store of your choice (in this case deepdiscount.com). You will get 4% cash back on your total purchase.

Thanks. Wish I had known that last night.

[Randy Hassan]

Go to bing.com (http://www.bing.com) and create an account.

Sign in, click "shopping", then find the store of your choice (in this case deepdiscount.com). You will get 4% cash back on your total purchase.
Does the e-mail address you use at bing have to match the e-mail on your DD account?

[bdots48]

http://www.deepdiscount.com/Bill-Me-Later_stcVVcatId479912VVviewcat.htm?src1=DvdPricesearch&extid=df00021
I don't know if this has been posted yet, but Bill Me Later new customers can save 10 off 50 at DeepDiscount.

[tsetse27]

my relatively small order:

1 LGN000100 DVD : MAN WHO COULD CHEAT DEATH, $ 6.82 In-stock
1 MGD004885 DVD : COUNTESS DRACULA/VAMPIRE LO $ 5.10 In-stock
1 MVD012905 DVD : ATTACK OF THE 80'S $ 8.63 In-stock
1 RYK030869 DVD : WANDERING GINZA BUTTERFLY $ 11.84 In-stock
1 RYK030879 DVD : WANDERING GINZA BUTTERFLY 2 $ 12.73 In-stock
1 RYK030899 DVD : 42ND ST FOREVER V.04 $ 10.18 In-stock
1 WBD043081 DVD : ZABRISKIE POINT $ 10.12 In-stock
1 WBD092092 DVD : M BUTTERFLY $ 10.12 In-stock

Merchandise Total: $ 75.54
Tax: $ .00
Shipping & Processing: $ .00

Total for this Order: $ 75.54

[xDLafx]

First Order

1 BAN080109 DVD : OUTLAW STAR-COMPLETE COLLEC $ 25.49 In-stock
1 FUN008163 DVD : FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST-CONQUER $ 14.09 In-stock
1 GEN008653 DVD : GUNGRAVE-COMPLETE SERIES $ 20.92 In-stock
1 GEN008654 DVD : SAMURAI CHAMPLOO-COMPLETE S $ 35.69 In-stock
1 VIZ023921 DVD : DEATH NOTE BOX SET 1 $ 26.17 Backorder
1 VIZ096627 DVD : DEATH NOTE V.02 SET $ 25.42 In-stock

Merchandise Total: $ 147.78 Tax: $ .00 Shipping & Processing: $ .00 Total for this Order: $ 147.78

These boxsets were my number one priority. I'll probably make a second order next week of Criterions and some regular movies that are on my wishlist.

[bigE]

Just a heads-up, the Paramount Centennial Collection dvds are under $9 with the sale.

[the1bigE]

i have a question that i know one of you will be able to help with please. i am looking at getting the dirty harry collection dvd ($35.89) but it says fullscreen. i can't find a collection that indicates ws other than the bluray. when i check the individual discs they indicate they are ws. what's the scoop here? is there really a fs collection and dd just doesn't have widescreen? anyone order this previously and know the answer? many thanks and happy bargain hunting!

p.s. nice name bigE :)

[swagmagnet]

If I order something that is "temporarily out of stock" will I be charged full price when it ships?

[Phibes]

So I've placed my order through Bing, gotten my confirmation email for it, but I still don't have any activity in my cashback account. How long does it take for that to show up or did I do something wrong??

[jiggyblau]

If I order something that is "temporarily out of stock" will I be charged full price when it ships?

Nope. Sale price. Go for it!

[Paul_SD]

If I order something that is "temporarily out of stock" will I be charged full price when it ships?

you get the discount whether it is in stock or not. The only time this won't apply is when it is not in stock because it is a pre-order.