(DEAD) 50% of Criterion @ Barnes & Noble - 7/14

[CharlieK]

I learned today that Barnes & Nobles and BN.com will be having a 50% off Criterion sale from 7/14 - 8/3.

Not sure if this includes their Blu-rays, but I would think so. I'll find out and confirm when I can.

I think they ran this sale or a similar one last year, so I guess it did pretty well for them.

[mifuneral]

They also have their B2G1 going on right now. It ends July 7th.

[ec461]

They also have their B2G1 going on right now. It ends July 7th.If they stack, that would be awesome. But I doubt it...

[kenbenobi]

Ummmm, one sale ends the 7th, the other starts the 14th...

[ec461]

Ummmm, one sale ends the 7th, the other starts the 14th...I should start reading before posting.

[RequiemX]

If DD does the B1G1 Criterion sale again, then the BN deal becomes much less desirable.

[Chuck Finlay]

If this is true I am probably going to try and snag Fear and Loathing.....if nothing else

[punit]

If DD does the B1G1 Criterion sale again, then the BN deal becomes much less desirable.
You'll have to wait till August-September for that.

[kenbenobi]

Don't forget B&N has discount links, plus coupons, and free UPS shipping. Could be less than DD for some titles...

[hiccup]

Any thought on which titles would come out to a good price point?

[Ralph Jenkins]

It wouldn't be a bad idea to pick up Ran (Kurosawa) and Contempt (Godard) if you don't already own them, since they recently went out of print. My B&N still had both as of last week, although I snagged Contempt as part of the B2G1.

[Neil M.]

It wouldn't be a bad idea to pick up Ran (Kurosawa) and Contempt (Godard) if you don't already own them, since they recently went out of print. My B&N still had both as of last week, although I snagged Contempt as part of the B2G1.

I don't think either of those titles are oop. They just don't have the rights to release them on blu-ray.

Edit: I'm mistaken. They are oop according to the Criterion website.

[mifuneral]

If DD does the B1G1 Criterion sale again, then the BN deal becomes much less desirable.

Not to be a thread crap, but the one good thing about Barnes and Noble is that you know what they're going to charge for their discs.

[kefrank]

Assuming this includes Blu-ray, I'll be picking up the Seventh Seal and possibly Bottle Rocket.

[haroldS]

Will the sale include box sets like the six disc Essential Art House series?

[strangetramp]

damn i need hurry up and get contempt and ran then.

[MooMooMooMoo]

I would like to get the new 2 DVD 7th Seal.

[Superdaddy]

Hmmmm...had no idea that Contempt went out of print. This was listed as one of their (supposedly) first dozen or so BD titles but has never materialized on that format.

I do own Criterion's SD release of the film; it is excellent and loaded with extras so for anyone who wants it and doesn't have it already, now is the time to make your move.

EDIT: Just checked criterionforum.org. As Neil M. said, BD rights are gone, so perhaps this title is disappearing from the collection for a while, if not for good. Carpe diem.

[keith71]

Stupid question: does this 50% off include Criterion pre-orders? I'd love to get Repulsion for twenty bucks if I could.

[Ralph Jenkins]

I don't know, but if the sale runs until 8/3, you could pick up Repulsion on the release date and get it on sale.

[Gypo66]

Another possibly-very-stupid question: Is there any advantage at all in taking advantage of this sale in store rather than online?

[strangetramp]

oooo, two godard flicks come out at the end of the month too :)

[mikelowry]

Hmm... Repulsion, I Vitelloni & the shop on Main Street is on my list.

[WEEDEDOUT]

if its worth it - ill bite on the new seventh seal set and the last days of disco

[BuckNaked2k]

Dang. Kagemusha Blu-ray isn't out until 8/18.

[WEEDEDOUT]

yeah i retract my statement about last days of disco as well
thats not out till late august as well.

[asianxcore]

I haven't shopped in B&N in a long time.

Does the 50% come off automatically in-store, or do I need some sort of membership card?

[LASERMOVIES]

Here's some information I ran across on the upcoming Criterion sale.

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/email/nav.asp?r=1&PID=28991

50% Off Criterion DVD Sale:
This offer ends 8/2, 2009 at 2:59 am while supplies last. Save 50% Off on Criterion Collection DVDs and Blu-ray discs. Simply look for the "50% Off Criterion DVDS & Blu-rays" icon on select DVDs online at Barnes & Noble.com.

Barnes & Noble Member program discounts will apply. Shipping charges may also apply.

This offer is not redeemable for cash, cash equivalents, Gift Cards or online Gift Certificates and is not valid on past purchases or purchases made from third parties accessible from the www.bn.com web site (e.g., used books, PC and video games, etc.). Please follow the return instructions provided on your packing slip or you may contact Barnes & Noble.com customer service for questions on return processing. This offer is subject to change or discontinuation without notice; we will, however, honor properly placed orders with valid methods of payment placed prior to such change or discontinuation. Barnes & Noble.com is not responsible for typographical or pictorial errors. This offer is also valid on Criterion Collection DVD and Blu-ray titles at Barnes & Noble retail bookstores with a Music/DVD Department. Please visit your local Barnes & Noble retail store for details of that offer. This offer is not valid in any store owned or operated by Barnes & Noble College Booksellers.

Void where prohibited by law.

[SMART-ASS]

Here's some information I ran across on the upcoming Criterion sale.

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/email/nav.asp?r=1&PID=28991

"...select...":rolleyes:

[Chuck Finlay]

Assuming this includes Blu-ray, I'll be picking up the Seventh Seal and possibly Bottle Rocket.

I did not even think of Bottle Rocket.....hmmmmm.....how the tide has changed.....

[billz]

I'm wondering if this is 50% off list or retail. With an extra 10% member +15% coupon + $5 coupon the MONTEREY POP box set could finally be mine.

[LASERMOVIES]

^
The 50% will be off the list price of whatever Criterion DVDs B&N decides to put on sale.

[CharlieK]

"...select...":rolleyes: I wonder if 'select' is only referring to online. The manager of the store I visit said that every Criterion they have will be on sale, and they have a hundred or more titles.

[LASERMOVIES]

I wonder if 'select' is only referring to online. The manager of the store I visit said that every Criterion they have will be on sale, and they have a hundred or more titles.

When you read the offer details it is referring to select titles online and not in store. It's not surprising B&N stores would have every Criterion on sale since they usually include all DVDs in the store during the B2G1F sales, while online they are on selected titles.

Simply look for the "50% Off Criterion DVDS & Blu-rays" icon on select DVDs online at Barnes & Noble.com.

[NoirFan]

I'm wondering if this is 50% off list or retail. With an extra 10% member +15% coupon + $5 coupon the MONTEREY POP box set could finally be mine.

Just a heads up, if you have a Blu-ray player this is coming on 9/22.

[doctaheath78]

I wonder if Blu-Ray Benjamin Button will be included in the sale.

Also not sure if it YMMV, but 4 of my closest Barnes and Nobles said that only 1 coupon per transaction and all 4 of them had the STORE MANAGER tell me that.

[ccfixx]

I wonder if Blu-Ray Benjamin Button will be included in the sale.

Just letting you know that I was in my local Barnes & Noble yesterday and the "Benjamin Button" blu-ray already had a 50% off sticker on it... which essentially brings its $39.99 price down to $20 plus whatever local taxes you pay. This was in Rhode Island.

CC

[CRM114]

"Select"

In other words, not on Repulsion.

[Mikael79]

My local B&N store is very giving when it comes to their DVD sales. Their department is usually so quiet that the salespeople seem to do anything to get people to come back.

[LASERMOVIES]

Looks like they already started the sale online. I was browsing the Criterion bestsellers list and there are 368 titles on sale. Also don't forget the B&N coupon thread to save more money.

http://video.barnesandnoble.com/u/DVD-The-Criterion-Collection-of-Special-Edition-DVDs/379000756/?cds2Pid=16642&linkid=1402269

[kefrank]

Looks like they already started the sale online. I was browsing the Criterion bestsellers list and there are 368 titles on sale. Also don't forget the B&N coupon thread to save more money.

http://video.barnesandnoble.com/u/DVD-The-Criterion-Collection-of-Special-Edition-DVDs/379000756/?cds2Pid=16642&linkid=1402269
Thanks LASER. Looks like the Seventh Seal BD is not included, but Bottle Rocket BD is. I guess one for two isn't bad.

[dino88]

Looks like they already started the sale online. I was browsing the Criterion bestsellers list and there are 368 titles on sale. Also don't forget the B&N coupon thread to save more money.

http://video.barnesandnoble.com/u/DVD-The-Criterion-Collection-of-Special-Edition-DVDs/379000756/?cds2Pid=16642&linkid=1402269

Beat me to it. The sales this month are crazy. I'm hoping I don't find much.

[dino88]

Thanks LASER. Looks like the Seventh Seal BD is not included, but Bottle Rocket BD is. I guess one for two isn't bad.

The Seventh Seal BD is included, but it looks like the price just hasn't changed yet. It's listed with the rest of the sale items. You may want to wait to place your order, as I think it's price will drop. Give it til tomorrow, since that's when the sale was supposed to start. Or give customer service a call.

[Sessa17]

Looks like they already started the sale online. I was browsing the Criterion bestsellers list and there are 368 titles on sale. Also don't forget the B&N coupon thread to save more money.

http://video.barnesandnoble.com/u/DVD-The-Criterion-Collection-of-Special-Edition-DVDs/379000756/?cds2Pid=16642&linkid=1402269

Damn, lots of sales this month. Now I just need to compare the prices here w/ the DDD sale. $17.99 for Wages of Fear Blu-Ray, I doubt the DDD sale will beat that price.

[NoirFan]

Damn, lots of sales this month. Now I just need to compare the prices here w/ the DDD sale. $17.99 for Wages of Fear Blu-Ray, I doubt the DDD sale will beat that price.

Plus 10% cashback for B & N, versus 4% for DD.

[Sessa17]

Plus 10% cashback for B & N, versus 4% for DD.

Yeah, this B & N sale seems like a quality sale for Criterions. I've been wanting Army of Shadows, $17.99 + 10% cash back, the DDD sales aren't going to come close to some of the deals here.

[JoeStSteven]

what coupons work with the 50% off ?

[LASERMOVIES]

what coupons work with the 50% off ?

With the exception of the renewal coupons if you are a B&N member you can use all of them on the coupon list, otherwise you can use the 10% coupons for non-members if you do not have a membership.

[JoeStSteven]

just signed up an hour ago looking for the list now. I saw the thread you posted earlier but it looked like all of the coupons had expired

[JoeStSteven]

so I could use this coupon code A8P8N9P and they would take 25% off the highest price + another 50% off the rest of the order!?? seems to good to be true

[LASERMOVIES]

so I could use this coupon code A8P8N9P and they would take 25% off the highest price + another 50% off the rest of the order!?? seems to good to be true

That is an old expired code. There are several 15% coupons for members and a few stackable $5 off coupons that could give you up to $15 off. Also you get another 10% off with your membership.

Here is the current list of coupons.

http://forum.dvdtalk.com/dvd-bargains/533548-barnes-noble-coupon-thread-part-2-a.html

[JoeySeven]

Looks like the blu-ray criterions on not 50% off,at least not the 2 on sale at B&N today.


Lasermovies,thanks for the coupon link.

if I place a order i will post it here..

[zombeaner]

I'm looking through a list, and a lot of the covers on BN.com are different from the actual DVD covers. Odd.

[ccfixx]

I'm looking through a list, and a lot of the covers on BN.com are different from the actual DVD covers. Odd.

Just wondering what your definition of "a lot" is because the Barnes & Noble sight that I'm looking at seems to have the majority, if not all, of the correct covers. The one mistake that stuck out to me was "Empire Of Passion" being listed as "In The Realm Of Passion."

CC

[Sessa17]

Looks like the blu-ray criterions on not 50% off,at least not the 2 on sale at B&N today


The sale in stores doesn't start until the 14th, but they are all on sale on-line. I just placed an order.

[Jaymole]

That is an old expired code. There are several 15% coupons for members and a few stackable $5 off coupons that could give you up to $15 off. Also you get another 10% off with your membership.

Here is the current list of coupons.

http://forum.dvdtalk.com/dvd-bargains/533548-barnes-noble-coupon-thread-part-2-a.html

Those $5 coupons are only for people who purchase a membership at a store correct? If I purchase a membership online now, I cannot use them?

[JoeySeven]

I'm looking through a list, and a lot of the covers on BN.com are different from the actual DVD covers. Odd.

if you do a search for Criterion movies,some others will come up.

Like 'Brazil'...it has at least 2 more prints that are not criterion.
Hope this helps.

[zombeaner]

Just wondering what your definition of "a lot" is because the Barnes & Noble sight that I'm looking at seems to have the majority, if not all, of the correct covers. The one mistake that stuck out to me was "Empire Of Passion" being listed as "In The Realm Of Passion."

CC

Well, there were at least 5-10. I went through the whole list, though.

[ccfixx]

I ended up buying 4 Criterion DVDs just a few moments ago. I'm not a member, but the final price came to $64.01 shipped after I used the Visa link (5% off) and one of the other 10% codes.

CC

[ec461]

You could also use the 10% off Bing cashback followed by a 10% code...that'll get you down to ~60% off list. That's the best combination I've come up with for non-members. Members could use the 15% off code, of course.

[so it goes]

Has any one tried using the AAA discount? It didn't seem to be applying it to the order. AAASUMMER9 was also not working. I've never used the AAA discount before so I'm not sure how it works, is it not eligible on sale items? I didn't see that listed in the terms. I went through their website, but their logo disappeared from from the top when I entered the check out screen, is that normal?
Also, is it stackable with the other 10% codes? Or do I need to be a BN Member for any of it to apply?
Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

[JoeySeven]

I was wondering too about AAA.

[Mike UFC]

Too bad "Last Year at Marienbad" is not part of the sale. Really want that one. Got some other great stuff though. Thanks OP and thanks LASER for the coupon codes.

[LASERMOVIES]

Those $5 coupons are only for people who purchase a membership at a store correct? If I purchase a membership online now, I cannot use them?

Should work with any membership regardless where it was purchased as long as it is registered online. However if you just purchased a membership you could probably only use the second coupon. You have to have either an existing membership, or purchase the membership between the dates listed on the coupon for it to be valid.

You could also use the 10% off Bing cashback followed by a 10% code...that'll get you down to ~60% off list. That's the best combination I've come up with for non-members. Members could use the 15% off code, of course.

You can also use Visa or miltary.com links to get an instant 5% to 6% discount with the 10% coupon, and get no minimum free shipping. If you are paying shipping the Bing rebate is not worth it. Also it usually takes a few days for the rebates to show up on Bing at B&N. On a few occasions they screwed me out of the rebate.

Has any one tried using the AAA discount? It didn't seem to be applying it to the order. AAASUMMER9 was also not working. I've never used the AAA discount before so I'm not sure how it works, is it not eligible on sale items? I didn't see that listed in the terms. I went through their website, but their logo disappeared from from the top when I entered the check out screen, is that normal?
Also, is it stackable with the other 10% codes? Or do I need to be a BN Member for any of it to apply?
Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

No you don't need to be a B&N member. In fact I found out you can't use the AAASUMMER9 coupon with a B&N membership. You just need a AAA membership to log into their web site for it to work. Not sure why it didn't work from what you described. I would assume the 10% codes should work also, and stack with the AAA 10% discount.

Does anyone know if the AAA discount will work with this sale?

Yes. I used it a while ago but found the coupon will not work if you have a members account. I had to use another account without a membership to get the 15% coupon to work. But you can stack the 10% AAA website discount along with the 15% coupon.

[Jaymole]

You could also use the 10% off Bing cashback followed by a 10% code...that'll get you down to ~60% off list. That's the best combination I've come up with for non-members. Members could use the 15% off code, of course.

But all the 10% coupons are for only one item, is that correct?

For some reason I am having a hard time understanding this...so you have to place 4 orders of one item (with a different coupon each time), in order to get 4 Criterions at 10% off each?

[LASERMOVIES]

But the 10% off is only for one item, is that correct?

If you are talking about the coupon codes they are 10% off the highest priced item in your cart. So yes it is one item only.

[Jaymole]

If you are talking about the coupon codes they are 10% off the highest priced item in your cart. So yes it is one item only.


Thanks!

I just wish there was a online coupon for 10% off your whole order. That would probably push me into placing an order right now.

Will have to think this over some more.

[ec461]

But all the 10% coupons are for only one item, is that correct?

For some reason I am having a hard time understanding this...so you have to place 4 orders of one item (with a different coupon each time), in order to get 4 Criterions at 10% off each?Yeah, something like that. 4 orders. :( It's kind of a pain.

[SMART-ASS]

50% off + any applicable sales tax
+10% off the highest priced item
+5% off from Visa or 10% off from BING

Criterions are higher priced then other dvds, but if you want these movies, it doesn't get any better than this Jaymole. :)


I placed 5 orders earlier this evening. I'm not so much a Criterion collector, but of the movies I do like released by Criterion, I make sure those are in my collection.
Great sale! Thanks for ALL the info here to help us out. If it wasn't for DvdTalk, this would have passed me by.

[LASERMOVIES]

50% off + any applicable sales tax
+10% off the highest priced item
+5% off from Visa or 10% off from BING

Criterions are higher priced then other dvds, but if you want these movies, it doesn't get any better than this Jaymole. :)


I placed 5 orders earlier this evening. I'm not so much a Criterion collector, but of the movies I do like released by Criterion, I make sure those are in my collection.
Great sale! Thanks for ALL the info here to help us out. If it wasn't for DvdTalk, this would have passed me by.

Same here. I just get the Criterions that interest me and think I would like to have in my collection. So far I got 4 orders in and put 18 on my wish list for later. Doubt I will get them all but it gives me some time to decide on which ones to order.

If you run out of coupon codes you can always start a new account and use them again.

[RequiemX]

With my AAA discount I can get the Essential Art House sets for only $41 each shipped. I'm trying to save for a new laptop, but that's almost too good to pass up.

[doctaheath78]

Not sure where is a good place to post this, but I have come into some credit at Barnes and Noble and would not mind passing along savings to people that need it. I havve several gift cards. PM Me if interested.

Thanks. :)

[JoeySeven]

With my AAA discount I can get the Essential Art House sets for only $41 each shipped. I'm trying to save for a new laptop, but that's almost too good to pass up.

I think thats a very good price for these 2 boxsets.

I picked up Vol II not to long ago when second spin had A 20 or 25% off sale with free shipping,and I know I paid over $40 for the set.I glad the set I did get was in just like new shape.

Also to bad Vol 3 and 4 are not 50% off.

Okay I just spent almost 2 bills.
thanks Op and everyone for all the great info on this sale.

[sleepyhead55]

Darn, I actually have $15 in Borders bucks that are in my account for use next month. OTOH, Criterions are rarely this cheap. I guess I'll pick out one and purchase it. Any opinions on Pierrot le Fou and Bottle Rocket? I really hate doing blind buys on films I haven't seen.

[dino88]

^I have a feeling you'll find some much higher prices if you go to Borders looking for this sale. With the Borders Bucks included, you may be able to get something for 50% off.

I haven't seen Pierrot le Fou, but I can highly recommend Bottle Rocket.

[Nidreu]

For the B&N membership, i read this on their website:

"What if I join now but decide later that I no longer want to be a Member? Can I get a refund?

If you purchased your Membership at a Barnes & Noble bookstore, you may cancel the Membership at any store within 30 days of the purchase date for a full refund with the original receipt. If you purchased your Membership online at www.bn.com, you may contact the Member Service Center at 1-866-238-READ within 30 days of the purchase date for a full refund."


So does that mean I can get membership, use it, and cancel it within 30 days? Even if I've used the membership benefits towards the sale? Also, by full refund I assume they mean cash, and not store credit.

thanks for any help.

[Corihor1]

So does anyone have advice on what the best way to take advantage of the sale would be Member vs. NonMember.

For me as a Member I found that ordering 2 19.99 Blu-Rays using 1 15% off coupon, stackable with my B&N membership, and through Bing cashback yields me those 2 at 16.03 each after tax with free 3-Day Shipping. The cashback discount is also included in that price.

[JoeStSteven]

I was a bit confused.. just went with the 50% + 10% off of one item + bing (although it's not in my account yet). I managed to grab some stuff specifically that I wanted that DD doesn't carry.

Ran 1 07-14-2009 $19.99
Contempt 1 07-14-2009 $19.99
L'avventura 1 07-14-2009 $19.99
Au Hasard Balthazar 1 07-14-2009 $14.99
Beauty and the Beast 1 07-14-2009 $19.99
Criterion Collection: Ingmar Bergman Trilogy 1 07-14-2009 $35.99
Wild Strawberries 1 07-14-2009 $19.99
Knife in the Water 1 07-14-2009 $19.99
White Dog 1 07-14-2009 $14.99

Sub Total: $185.91
Shipping & Processing:
FREE

Tax: $12.55

Total Shipment Price: $198.46

[Ralph Jenkins]

I think Pierrot le Fou is great, but you might not like it if you're looking for a typical narrative. The film has a very improvised feel. It's based on a book, but the director and the actors probably came up with a lot of things on the day of shooting. It'd an odd mix of gangster, romance and musical comedy.

It's also coming out on Blu-ray. I'm still trying to decide if I'm going to upgrade my DVD.

[Jaymole]

For the B&N membership, i read this on their website:

"What if I join now but decide later that I no longer want to be a Member? Can I get a refund?

If you purchased your Membership at a Barnes & Noble bookstore, you may cancel the Membership at any store within 30 days of the purchase date for a full refund with the original receipt. If you purchased your Membership online at www.bn.com, you may contact the Member Service Center at 1-866-238-READ within 30 days of the purchase date for a full refund."


So does that mean I can get membership, use it, and cancel it within 30 days? Even if I've used the membership benefits towards the sale? Also, by full refund I assume they mean cash, and not store credit.

thanks for any help.


I just called customer service and you can cancel before 30 days even if you make purchases using the membership. They will issue you a full credit, not store credit.

[Jaymole]

So does anyone have advice on what the best way to take advantage of the sale would be Member vs. NonMember.

For me as a Member I found that ordering 2 19.99 Blu-Rays using 1 15% off coupon, stackable with my B&N membership, and through Bing cashback yields me those 2 at 16.03 each after tax with free 3-Day Shipping. The cashback discount is also included in that price.

This might make me take the plunge as that price would work out to be around the same price as the B1G1 Free Criterion sale that DD had last year (and which I am hoping they may have again).

[Nate the Great]

This might make me take the plunge as that price would work out to be around the same price as the B1G1 Free Criterion sale that DD had last year (and which I am hoping they may have again).

I may have overlooked it, in the hype surrounding the upcoming 25% sale w/ DD, but when's the expected date of the BOGO Criterion sale for DD? I usually use that opportunity to snag at least two titles, and I already have my eye on two that I definitely would like to get in that sale.

[Jaymole]

I may have overlooked it, in the hype surrounding the upcoming 25% sale w/ DD, but when's the expected date of the BOGO Criterion sale for DD? I usually use that opportunity to snag at least two titles, and I already have my eye on two that I definitely would like to get in that sale.

There is no expected date. Last year they had it in July, one month after their June 20% off sale. They might have it again in August but ilast year was the first time they had that sale so it may not happen again.

[for_reels]

I went today to B&N hopting to pick up Bottle Rocket BD. No luck. I did go ahead and blind buy For All Mankind BD for $20. Heard it was pretty good.

[dino88]

I went today to B&N hopting to pick up Bottle Rocket BD. No luck. I did go ahead and blind buy For All Mankind BD for $20. Heard it was pretty good.

Are the prices the same in-store?

[cleaver]

Are the prices the same in-store?
I paid $15.29 + tax online with membership + 15% off and $15.30 instore with the same.

[dino88]

I paid $15.29 + tax online with membership + 15% off and $15.30 instore with the same.

Thanks, you saved me a trip.

[Rizor]

Picked up The Seventh Seal on Blu for $19.99 in store.

I'm thinking of ordering The Wages of Fear & The Last Metro on Blu, but I haven't seen them. Any recommendations?

[macnorton]

This is strange Seventh Seal and For All Mankind on Blu are still on the website at full price...what gives?

[Mikael79]

This is strange Seventh Seal and For All Mankind on Blu are still on the website at full price...what gives?
Online it's "select titles", but if you go into a B&M, you'll likely find that every title is part of the sale.

[macnorton]

Online it's "select titles", but if you go into a B&M, you'll likely find that every title is part of the sale.

Ah HA! So that is what select meant. Thanks for the clarification.

[BigShemp]

Ah HA! So that is what select meant. Thanks for the clarification.

Interesting. I noticed THE HIT is on sale, but THE FRIENDS OF EDDIE COYLE, which came out around the same time, is not.

[so it goes]

No you don't need to be a B&N member. In fact I found out you can't use the AAASUMMER9 coupon with a B&N membership. You just need a AAA membership to log into their web site for it to work. Not sure why it didn't work from what you described. I would assume the 10% codes should work also, and stack with the AAA 10% discount.


Thank you for the response. I tried again this morning after reading your post and it worked with the AAA discount and AAASUMMER9. I couldn't get another 10% code to stack, it seemed to take one or the other, but I was alright with that.
I'm not sure what the issue was last night, the only thing I did different today was going to AAA.com first instead of following the link from here, but it brings you too the same AAA login screen, so I don't see how it would be any different. It must have just been a small glitch or something.

[mikelowry]

I bought La Strada, Le Deuxxume Soufffle & If... I may add some more in the coming days.

[conscience]

Interesting. I noticed THE HIT is on sale, but THE FRIENDS OF EDDIE COYLE, which came out around the same time, is not.

I could be wrong, but it looks like the titles that came out in May and after are not part of the sale online.

The Hit came out in April and ..Eddie Coyle in May.

[BigShemp]

I could be wrong, but it looks like the titles that came out in May and after are not part of the sale online.

The Hit came out in April and ..Eddie Coyle in May.

I think you're right. Thanks for the clarification. The DDD 25% off sale gives you the same amount (around $16.24) after the discount which is about what you'll pay in tax on these titles anyway.

[ccfixx]

Interesting. I noticed THE HIT is on sale, but THE FRIENDS OF EDDIE COYLE, which came out around the same time, is not.

It was on sale at the store I just left from in Rhode Island. All of the Criterions were on sale.

CC

[LASERMOVIES]

Thank you for the response. I tried again this morning after reading your post and it worked with the AAA discount and AAASUMMER9. I couldn't get another 10% code to stack, it seemed to take one or the other, but I was alright with that.
I'm not sure what the issue was last night, the only thing I did different today was going to AAA.com first instead of following the link from here, but it brings you too the same AAA login screen, so I don't see how it would be any different. It must have just been a small glitch or something.

You can't stack multiple coupon codes. You can only use one per order.

I've used the AAA link posted on the coupon page and never had any problems before. In fact I placed an order from it last night and it seemed fine with the exception of the issue I had with the coupon with my members account. But apparently that's normal since when I reviewed the fine print it mentioned the coupon cannot be combined with a B&N membership. Maybe there was a glitch of some sort when you tried.

[burnside986]

I just have to say thanks to the OP for pointing this sale out. Just got home from raiding the local B&Nm Yojimbo, Spy Who Came Out Of The Cold, Ran and Last Emperor(BR) for 80 bucks plus tax. Not all of the on sale items are marked though. In fact, none of the ones I got were marked. Probably going back tomorrow to check prices on some others I was interested in, (i.e. the big Brazil set, Throne Of Blood.)

[for_reels]

Are the prices the same in-store?

At my B&N, which is pretty much brand new, they had a big sign up that said Criterions 50% off. They only had about 7 or 8 BD titles and they all had the big 50% off stickers on them. I looked at the SD's and they were not all tagged 50% off. The big sign said "Selected titles". I would think that B&M and website would be the same price.

[tommyp007]

I'm pretty broke right now,but ordered

Seven Samurai and Hamlet for around $35 shipped.

Wish I could get more, but $$$ is tight right now

[Jeffy Pop]

I'm thinking of ordering The Wages of Fear & The Last Metro on Blu, but I haven't seen them. Any recommendations?

I haven't seen Last Metro but Wages of Fear is an amazing film.

I ended up ordering Chungking Express and Man Who Fell to Earth on Blu. With my membership and one of the discount codes, this is a pretty great deal.

[doctaheath78]

At my B&N, which is pretty much brand new, they had a big sign up that said Criterions 50% off. They only had about 7 or 8 BD titles and they all had the big 50% off stickers on them. I looked at the SD's and they were not all tagged 50% off. The big sign said "Selected titles". I would think that B&M and website would be the same price.

You think Wrong..............Unfortunately they are not and at times NOT EVEN CLOSE IN PRICE. For Instance a Michael Jackson Boxed set is $59.99 in store and online is $39.99. Also a wrestling DVD set is $249.99 in store and $224.99online. BE SURE TO CHECK PRICES TO GET THE BEST DEAL. :)

[doctaheath78]

Just letting you know that I was in my local Barnes & Noble yesterday and the "Benjamin Button" blu-ray already had a 50% off sticker on it... which essentially brings its $39.99 price down to $20 plus whatever local taxes you pay. This was in Rhode Island.

CC


Just checked Barnesandnoble.com and Benjmain Button IS NOT 50% on BLU-RAY. Someone here previuolsy posted they saw it at their store with a 50% off sticker......so I am guessing this is a YMMV?

[ccfixx]

Just checked Barnesandnoble.com and Benjmain Button IS NOT 50% on BLU-RAY. Someone here previuolsy posted they saw it at their store with a 50% off sticker......so I am guessing this is a YMMV?

Yes, and that person was me, and I saw "Benjamin Button" in-store again today for 50% off at the Barnes & Noble in Warwick, RI. So, yes... it's possible that Your Mileage May Vary.

CC

[doctaheath78]

Yes, and that person was me, and I saw "Benjamin Button" in-store again today for 50% off at the Barnes & Noble in Warwick, RI. So, yes... it's possible that Your Mileage May Vary.

CC

That is strange that it is not on there website for 50% off like the rest of them. That is going to suck to have to take the time to call all the Barnes and Noble to find it for 50% off.

[ccfixx]

At my B&N, which is pretty much brand new, they had a big sign up that said Criterions 50% off. They only had about 7 or 8 BD titles and they all had the big 50% off stickers on them. I looked at the SD's and they were not all tagged 50% off. The big sign said "Selected titles". I would think that B&M and website would be the same price.

Just to let you know, when I went in to my local Barnes & Noble today after work, all of the Criterion blu-rays were stickered and their endcap of "New Release" Criterion discs were stickered for the 50% off but none of their hundred or so Criterion discs had the sticker on it.

I had to ask the employee, and she thought it was weird... so, she and I went through every single Criterion DVD with her PDT machine to check them, and I ended up placing a 50% off sticker on every disc in the store. Every one was on-sale, but they just hadn't been stickered, yet.

CC

[doctaheath78]

Wonder why then NOT ALL OF THEM on the website are 50% off................very strange, but thats Barnes and Noble for ya.

[Rizor]

That is strange that it is not on there website for 50% off like the rest of them. That is going to suck to have to take the time to call all the Barnes and Noble to find it for 50% off.It was 50% off at the store by me as well. In fact, every Criterion at the store was 50% off. As others mentioned, online is only select titles. Other titles such as the re-releases of The Seventh Seal & For All Mankind are still full price online.

[doctaheath78]

Quick Question..................is Monty Python's Life of Brian a Criterion movie on Blu-Ray? According to B&N.com it is listed.............but every where else I check it seems it is not. Can anyone confirm this?

Also............anyone have any recommendations of Criterion Blu-Rays to buy blindly? Any recent movies available besides B. Button and/ or comedies?

Thanks. :)

[awil1026]

Quick Question..................is Monty Python's Life of Brian a Criterion movie on Blu-Ray? According to B&N.com it is listed.............but every where else I check it seems it is not. Can anyone confirm this?

Also............anyone have any recommendations of Criterion Blu-Rays to buy blindly? Any recent movies available besides B. Button and/ or comedies?

Thanks. :)
It is not. Sony.

[doctaheath78]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/1559409010/ref=dp_image_0?ie=UTF8&n=130&s=dvd

According to Amazon it is...................just finding out if it is on Blu-Ray as well like Barnes and Noble says?

[coop22]

doctahealth78,
life of brian is available through criterion in standard dvd, but the blu-ray has not been released by criterion (only sony)

hope this helps

[awil1026]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/1559409010/ref=dp_image_0?ie=UTF8&n=130&s=dvd

According to Amazon it is...................just finding out if it is on Blu-Ray as well like Barnes and Noble says?
Once again, it is not. (You asked if the Blu-ray is a criterion release.)

You linked to the long out-of-print Criterion DVD. The more recent DVD release and the Blu-ray are from Sony. The BN website also has Do The Right Thing listed, which is a mistake. (For that title, there's an OOP Criterion and a new release on DVD and BD that is from Universal.)

[doctaheath78]

Thanks for the clarification guys. It is much appreciated.

Also...........anyone have any recommendations of Criterion Blu-Rays to buy blindly?

Finally, are there any recent movies available on Criterion Blu-Ray besides B. Button?

[GenPion]

Personally, I wouldn't buy much if any blind as tastes vary. But there are probably a few I will be blind buying during this sale (mostly from some of my favorite film-makers though).

The 400 Blows and The Seventh Seal are good Blu-ray ones to get. Both are amazing films with great releases IMHO. So, for the sake of recommendations, those two get my top pick. But The Last Metro and The Third Man wouldn't be bad choices either. I'm thinking about ordering them. If you are a fan of Wes Anderson or Wong Kar Wai films Bottle Rocket and Chungking Express are also essential.

[JoeySeven]

Thanks for the clarification guys. It is much appreciated.

Also...........anyone have any recommendations of Criterion Blu-Rays to buy blindly?

Finally, are there any recent movies available on Criterion Blu-Ray besides B. Button?


The 400 Blows(Essential Arts)

Also I bought and never seen before

--The Wages of Fear
--In the Realm of the Senses

Also I think Bottle Rocket(1996) is the only kind of recent Criterion on Blu-ray.

[GenPion]

I thought In the Realm of the Senses was good, to a degree, but I can't see myself ever wanting to watch it again. For many it seems to be a love it or hate it kind of film. I wouldn't suggest a blind buy purchase of it.

I may blind buy The Wages of the Fear myself. I have only heard great things about that film.

[jreedbritt]

I see that Amazon is now matching the non-member price on several of the Criterion blu-rays. Didn't check on the standard editions.

[GenPion]

Um, dude. I ordered $160 worth of stuff. Half of which was blind purchasing. Oops...

Hopefully I enjoy my packages when I get them. Obviously, I will now order less from the Deep Discount sale.

[kenbenobi]

Um, dude. I ordered $160 worth of stuff. Obviously, I will now order less from the Deep Discount sale.
Uh huh, suuuuuuuure you will. ;)

[kenbenobi]

For a non-Criterion collector, is Bottle Rocket a worthy purchase on BD? I own, but have never watched the standard non-Criterion DVD. I have been upgrading a LOT of titles to BD where I can unload the sealed original. Wondering if that is one worth upgrading...

[palace]

Was in my local B&N yesterday - the entire collection was 50% off. They did not have The Seventh Seal Blu Ray in stock, which is the only title I was looking for. The manager offered to order it for me, with free shipping to my home. When he went to order it, the title did not have the 50% discount, so he just adjusted the price manually. When I got home last night, I had already received a shipping notice.

[ccfixx]

For a non-Criterion collector, is Bottle Rocket a worthy purchase on BD? I own, but have never watched the standard non-Criterion DVD. I have been upgrading a LOT of titles to BD where I can unload the sealed original. Wondering if that is one worth upgrading...

I sure think it is worth the upgrade... especially from the Sony DVD release, if that's the one you're referring to.

I still can't post links, but head on over to DVDBeavers's site and check out their comparison/review of the Sony DVD, Criterion DVD, and Criterion blu-ray. I think there's a great deal of difference in color and clarity.

CC

[Lutz]

I ordered La Strada, Nights of Cabiria, 8 1/2, Scenes From A Marriage and By Brakhage. They've all been on my list for ages and I've been waiting to get them cheap.

And thanks to the person who posted the VISA discount in the bargains thread!

[MoviePage]

Once again, it is not. (You asked if the Blu-ray is a criterion release.)

You linked to the long out-of-print Criterion DVD. The more recent DVD release and the Blu-ray are from Sony. The BN website also has Do The Right Thing listed, which is a mistake. (For that title, there's an OOP Criterion and a new release on DVD and BD that is from Universal.)

Just wanted to clarify something - neither the Life of Brian nor Do the Right Thing Criterion edition DVDs are OOP. Both are still in print and very much available.

[alfonsosoriano]

Decisions, decisions. So many titles on my list. I definitely want Solaris though, that I know. Other than that...hmm..maybe some more Dassin titles or Melville titles.

[cleaver]

Has anyone tried Do the Right Thing on Blu in store?

[Doc Moonlight]

I ordered the FASSBINDER BRD TRILOGY for $30.96 after 50% off, 10% membership and 15% coupon.

[dino88]

For a non-Criterion collector, is Bottle Rocket a worthy purchase on BD? I own, but have never watched the standard non-Criterion DVD. I have been upgrading a LOT of titles to BD where I can unload the sealed original. Wondering if that is one worth upgrading...

I'd say no, for the simple fact that you haven't watched it yet, and you own it. If you don't have the time or desire to watch the SD to see if it's worth the upgrade, I highly doubt you will watch it when you get the Criterion. You'll just have 2 unwatched dvds sitting on the shelf and less money in your wallet.

[manicsounds]

How does one get them at the "Members Price" listed on BN.com? Do you need some special membership as opposed to just signing up online?

[cgray]

My order (and I would have ordered some blu-rays if the newer ones had been available for a discount). I used a 15% off code on the Shimizu set.

Travels with Hiroshi Shimizu: Eclipse Series 15 by Hiroshi Shimizu
DVD - Subtitled / B&W
Online Price: $29.99
* -$7.05
$22.94

Criterion Collection: Exterminating Angel by Luis Buñuel, Silvia Pinal, Jacqueline Andere, Jose Baviera
DVD - Special Edition / Subtitled / B&W
Online Price: $19.99
* -$2.00
$17.99

Science Is Fiction - 23 Films by Jean Painlevé by Jean Painlevé
DVD - Special Edition / Subtitled
Online Price: $19.99
* -$2.00
$17.99

[Jaymole]

How does one get them at the "Members Price" listed on BN.com? Do you need some special membership as opposed to just signing up online?


You have to join for a $25 a year membership.

[Chuck Finlay]

I am disappointed that life aquatic is not on the list, but i will fill my anderson void with bottle rocket

[ccfixx]

I ordered La Strada, Nights of Cabiria, 8 1/2, Scenes From A Marriage and By Brakhage.

I hope you get lucky with "Nights Of Cabiria" since it's an OOP selection from Criterion. I was gonna try to order it, but B&N.com said it usually ships in 1 to 2 weeks, so I wasn't sure if it would ever come in or not. From B&N's website, I checked the local store availability of that title on Monday night and there was one copy lingering around in a relatively close location. By Tuesday, though, it was gone. :(

CC

[ccfixx]

I am disappointed that life aquatic is not on the list, but i will fill my anderson void with bottle rocket

Both versions, 1-disc & 2-disc, of "The Life Aquatic" are 50% off in-store... at least, in the store that I go to in RI.

CC

[illennium]

If you get the BN membership (you can cancel within 30 days), have a Discover Card (10% cash back on BN.com purchases), and are smart about how to split up your orders and which coupons you use, the prices are a bit lower than with DD's B1G1 on Criterions last year (i.e., the lowest non-clearance, non-YMMV price I've seen on Criterions).

For example, I got The Delirious Fictions of William Klein for $15.xx shipped, Fassbinder's BRD Trilogy for $30.23 shipped, and Early Bergman for $24.57 shipped, among many others.

[JoeyOhhhh]

I had a $10 gift card, so I picked up The Third Man, out of pocket I spent $10 + tax on it.

[JoeStSteven]

i'm having a hard time with b&n/bing. the transaction has not showed up on my bing account yet ,and I am 100% sure I was signed in and linked over to b&n from bing. I'm emailing back & forth with bing now but they will only look at a pdf file of my receipt and I don't have a pdf writer (only reader). They won't accept just a forwarded email. UGH

[drh4]

i'm having a hard time with b&n/bing.

Me too Joe.

I've had dozens of BN.com orders rebate just fine, through 7/9. But the three orders I've placed since 7/10 haven't shown up yet in the "pending" list.

Is anyone else getting their recent bn.com purchases to credit in bing? If so, did you use coupons? TIA.

[cgray]

I believe they used the new name (Bing) to bring in some new rules.

Bing states that they will not give you cashback if you buy something with a coupon.

Here's the text from "Terms and Conditions"

17. Bing Cashback
You will not earn cashback savings on purchases where...(h) you use a separate discount or coupon with your order.


I believe they treat the language "separate discount" as synonymous with "sale item." So, the new cashback program is, IMO, a mediocre deal at best: a usually nominal discount off of retail prices. The new rules don't seem very great.

I have actually had cashback that had not matured the full 60 days removed around the time of the transition from live.com to bing, because they were purchases I had made using coupon codes, etc.

I'm not sure if that explains why bn.com orders aren't showing up.

[drh4]

Thanks for replying cgray.

I've had nothing taken back by bing through July 9, for many many. I've ALWAYS used a coupon, except on those few occasions when I purchased a used item. That doesn't mean you're necessarily wrong of course, just that IME this would be a new post-transition policy for them.

[Jaymole]

I bought a B&N membership online through Bing and did it without a coupon and it is not showing up on my Bing account. It has only been a day, but there is no reason I shouldn't receive the rebate on that.

[LASERMOVIES]

i'm having a hard time with b&n/bing. the transaction has not showed up on my bing account yet ,and I am 100% sure I was signed in and linked over to b&n from bing. I'm emailing back & forth with bing now but they will only look at a pdf file of my receipt and I don't have a pdf writer (only reader). They won't accept just a forwarded email. UGH

Me too Joe.

I've had dozens of BN.com orders rebate just fine, through 7/9. But the three orders I've placed since 7/10 haven't shown up yet in the "pending" list.

Is anyone else getting their recent bn.com purchases to credit in bing? If so, did you use coupons? TIA.

It can take 2 to 3 days for the rebates to show up in your Bing.com account from B&N.com. I did a couple of last minute orders before the B2G1F sale ended last week and it took 2 days before the purchases showed up in my account. I used coupons on both purchases. However I've had a few slip through without receiving credit, but overall I've gotten most of them.

[Giles]

trying to figure out what Criterion will next throw out onto bluray is a giant guessing game in which titles NOT to buy... oh the urge... can't get too out of control here.

[asianxcore]

Anyone know why Seventh Seal in the "50% Off All Blu-Ray Criterion" link on the B&N site, doesn't have the title listed at 50% off?

[kefrank]

Anyone know why Seventh Seal in the "50% Off All Blu-Ray Criterion" link on the B&N site, doesn't have the title listed at 50% off?
Because the 50% off only applies to select titles and and Seventh Seal Blu-ray is apparently not one of them. The reason it still shows up in the list though, is because of the dumb way the B&N website organizes titles and provides the listing. A given title has one entry with many versions in their database and since at least one version of the title is Criterion and the DVD version is 50% off, it shows up in the list that uses their dumb search engine. The same dumbness is the reason why Do The Right Thing and Life of Brian show up in the list, even though those aren't Criterion releases on Blu-ray.

[Sessa17]

Damn, placed an order on Monday, w/ an extra members 10%, + the visa dicount & already got the order today.
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff18/glenjs/DSC00635.jpg?t=1247691817

[pjflyer]

Looks like Amazon is matching on some of these.

[Chad]

I stopped by a B&N yesterday and picked up "The Man Who Fell to Earth" Blu-ray. I only browsed the Blu section, but there couldn't have been more than 5 copies of just as many titles.

[sb5]

For those who are interested, I was in my Barnes and Noble today and asked about Repulsion, and the salesperson checked her computer and said that it will be 50% off when it comes out in store. Dunno about online, though.

[dino88]

I was in B&N today and the sales clerk said that every Criterion is 50% off and even offered to order something if it wasn't in stock. So, if there's something you're looking for that isn't online, just head to a B&M. They even had 15% off coupons (for members) at the counter. I'm not a member, but he told me about the membership, the 10% off and the 15% off coupon.

[LASERMOVIES]

For those who are interested, I was in my Barnes and Noble today and asked about Repulsion, and the salesperson checked her computer and said that it will be 50% when it comes out in store. Dunno about online, though.

Doesn't appear this will be on sale online. Current online prices are $35.99 for the standard DVD, and $39.99 for the blu-ray version. I may try to get the blu-ray version at my local store using a 20% printable coupon with my membership. The 20% coupon though is ymmv since it is technically for renewals.

[Sweet Baby James]

FWIW, Amazon seems to be matching this sale for Blu-rays. They have quite a few at $19.99-


http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_d?url=search-alias%3Dblu-ray&field-keywords=criterion

[forkshen]

I received my criterion blu-ray discs today from BN. They are in digipaks. Is this right? Shouldn't they be in plastic clear cases?

These are my first criterion blu-ray discs. So I don't have any idea what they should be. The ones I got are 400 blows, the third man...

[Sweet Baby James]

I received my criterion blu-ray discs today from BN. They are in digipaks. Is this right?

Yes. The first wave are housed in the crappy packaging.

[forkshen]

Yes. The first wave are housed in the crappy packaging.

Thanks James.
Too bad, all 5 I got are digipaks. The movies are awesome though:)

[purplechoe]

I don't buy as much as I used to so this was huge for me, at least I got to catch up on most of the Criterions I wanted.

* Simon del Desierto
* Luis Buñuel, Claudio Brook, Silvia Pinal, Hortensia Santovena
* DVD - Special Edition / Subtitled / B&W
* Online Price: $12.49

* -$0.63

$11.86

* La Prise du Pouvoir par Louis XIV
* Roberto Rossellini, Jean-Marie Patte, Raymond Jourdan, Katharina Renn
* DVD - Subtitled
* Online Price: $14.99

* -$0.75

$14.24

* Il Generale Della Rovere
* Roberto Rossellini, Vittorio De Sica, Hannes Messemer, Vittorio Caprioli
* DVD - Subtitled / B&W
* Online Price: $14.99

* -$0.75

$14.24

* Twenty-Four Eyes
* Keisuke Kinoshita, Hideko Takamine, Yumeji Tsukioka, Takahiro Tamura
* DVD - Black & White
* Online Price: $14.99

* -$0.75

$14.24

* An Autumn Afternoon
* Yasujiro Ozu, Shima Iwashita, Shin-Ichiro Mikami, Keiji Sada
* DVD
* Online Price: $14.99

* -$0.75

$14.24

* Salo, or the 120 Days of Sodom
* Pier Paolo Pasolini, Paolo Bonacelli, Giorgio Cataldi, Umberto Paolo Quintavalle
* DVD - Wide Screen
* Online Price: $19.99

* -$1.00

$18.99

* Le Doulos
* Jean-Pierre Melville, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Serge Reggiani, Monique Hennessy
* DVD - Wide Screen / B&W
* Online Price: $19.99

* -$1.00

$18.99

* Le Deuxième Souffle
* Jean-Pierre Melville, Lino Ventura, Paul Meurisse, Raymond Pellegrin
* DVD - Wide Screen / Subtitled / B&W
* Online Price: $19.99

* -$1.00

$18.99

* Aki Kaurismdki's Proletariat Trilogy
* DVD - Wide Screen / Subtitled
* Online Price: $22.49

* -$1.13

$21.36

* Criterion Collection: Exterminating Angel
* Luis Buñuel, Silvia Pinal, Jacqueline Andere, Jose Baviera
* DVD - Special Edition / Subtitled / B&W
* Online Price: $19.99

* -$1.00

$18.99

* Eclipse Series 14: Rossellini's History Films - Renaissance and Enlightenment
* Roberto Rossellini
* DVD - Subtitled
* Online Price: $29.99

* -$1.50

$28.49

* The Spy Who Came In from the Cold
* Martin Ritt, Richard Burton, Claire Bloom, Oskar Werner
* DVD - Special Edition / Wide Screen / B&W
* Online Price: $19.99

* -$1.00

$18.99

Shipment Subtotal: $213.62
Shipping & Handling: FREE
Sales Tax: $13.37
Shipment Total: $226.99
ORDER TOTAL: $226.99

[redbill]

FWIW, Amazon seems to be matching this sale for Blu-rays. They have quite a few at $19.99-


http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_d?url=search-alias%3Dblu-ray&field-keywords=criterion

pretty sure those were always that price. Got For All Mankind in the mail yesterday and that's what I paid.

[Jaymole]

Well I got the Bing Cashback for my membership order, but so far I heven't got any rebates for my other orders (where I used a coupon).

[DVD Guy ATL]

Last Year at Marienbad Blu-ray, Seventh Seal Blu-ray, and My Dinner with Andre DVD are now included in the online version of this sale.

[conscience]

Looks like the majority of the newer releases (May and on) are now a part as well.

Such as Friends of Eddie Coyle, Bergman Island and My Dinner with Andre.

[zombeaner]

Repulsion is also now on sale, as I imagine other pre-orders are.

Edit: It appears that only the July releases are on sale

[JoeStSteven]

anyone know anything about B&N returns? Just got my order today - everything looks excellent except the Bergman box , 2 loose discs and the outer box is sadly a little worn too. I hate to be so anal but it wasn't cheap.

edit: I opened it. Had to make sure that rattling sound was a disc and not an insert. would like to return it if it's not going to cost me $5 to send it back. do they cover return shipping? any advice ?

[gryffinmaster]

Looks like the majority of the newer releases (May and on) are now a part as well.

Such as Friends of Eddie Coyle, Bergman Island and My Dinner with Andre.

Along with those, the Shohei Imamura boxset (Pigs, Pimps, and Prostitutes) is now available at the sale price. $40 for that is outstanding, along with the Ingmar Bergman Trilogy.

I'm trying to pace myself by sticking with "necessities" for the time being, but it's hard not to barrel through my dusty wishlist and knock out a ton of them with one swift shot. So far, I've picked up The Seventh Seal Blu-ray and the Imamura box in-store, while I ordered Before the Rain, Last Year at Marienbad Blu-ray, and pre-ordered Repulsion on Blu-ray through BN.com. :up:

[LASERMOVIES]

anyone know anything about B&N returns? Just got my order today - everything looks excellent except the Bergman box , 2 loose discs and the outer box is sadly a little worn too. I hate to be so anal but it wasn't cheap.

edit: I opened it. Had to make sure that rattling sound was a disc and not an insert. would like to return it if it's not going to cost me $5 to send it back. do they cover return shipping? any advice ?

Give customer service a call and they should send out a pre-paid return label and send out a replacement. You can also do exchanges directly at a store if they have the title in stock.

[Ralph Jenkins]

Just preordered two July releases from B&N, Repulsion (Blu-ray) and Made in U.S.A. (DVD), and canceled my Amazon preorders.

[JoeStSteven]

lasermovies, you are a helpful guy! thanks for your advice. I called b&n and they were SUPER easy to work with - a replacement is shipping out to me today and they are sending a return slip as well - i thought i was going to have to wait until they recieved and processed my return to get a new one and was worried I may miss the sale price - but no worries! thanks !

[Oliver Clothesoff]

The Essential Art House collection is also part of this sale. Grabbed La Strada at my store today for $9. Cannot beat that.

[Jaymole]

It looks like Bing won't be giving any cashbacks when using a coupon so I placed an order using a coupon through Fatwallet at 8%...hopefully they will give a rebate.

[WEEDEDOUT]

im going to my local barnes and picking up seventh seal 2disc SD and the Science is Fiction set. Trying to locate some other non-member savings first.

[ccfixx]

$18.29... that's the final price with free expedited shipping for my "Repulsion" blu-ray pre-order through the 50% off sale right now at Barnes & Noble.

I just had to go cancel my Amazon pre-order, which was priced at $24.49.

CC

[JoeStSteven]

talking about B&N using the wrong artwork on their dvds - does that mean that if I order 39 Steps I will get the usual cover with the close up of the two faces , or the cover they are showing on there? I don't care for the artwork they are showing , I want that original one!

[bdots48]

Pigs,Pimps & Prostitutes $30.59
Danton $17.99
My Dinner with Andre $17.99
The Seventh Seal $13.49
Made in USA $13.49
2 or 3 Things I Know About Her $13.49
The Friends of Eddie Coyle $13.49
Il Generale Della Rovere $13.49
$134.02 + $10.40 tax = $144.42
(Used the AAA link + coupon)

[GenPion]

$18.29... that's the final price with free expedited shipping for my "Repulsion" blu-ray pre-order through the 50% off sale right now at Barnes & Noble.

I just had to go cancel my Amazon pre-order, which was priced at $24.49.

CC

They seem to have pulled the Repulsion Criterion from their website. :(

[LASERMOVIES]

They seem to have pulled the Repulsion Criterion from their website. :(

It's still there in both versions.


Blu-ray
http://video.barnesandnoble.com/DVD/Repulsion/Catherine-Deneuve/e/715515047814/?itm=

Standard DVD
http://video.barnesandnoble.com/DVD/Repulsion/Catherine-Deneuve/e/715515047913/?pwb=2

[zombeaner]

They seem to have pulled the Repulsion Criterion from their website. :(

Still there (http://video.barnesandnoble.com/DVD/Repulsion/Catherine-Deneuve/e/715515047814/?pwb=2)

The DVD is there also.

Edit: Beat me to it.

[mikelowry]

Made my second order:

3 Films by Louis Malle 30.59
Bottle Rocket 17.99

Sweet!!!

[GenPion]

Thanks guys! I couldn't find it on the site. I think I may order the Seventh Seal and Repulsion together. Though Repulsion would be a blind buy...

[Ralph Jenkins]

To order Repulsion, I had to go to the "Upcoming Releases" section and add it from there.

[LASERMOVIES]

To order Repulsion, I had to go to the "Upcoming Releases" section and add it from there.

You should also be able to find it doing a regular title search. When you do the search it gives you the EPI version, but below there is a listing for "other formats" that leads you to the Criterion versions. Just click on the one you want and go from there.

[dmkb]

Neither the AAA link nor the coupon work for me (yes cookies are enabled and I'm a current AAA member and no I'm not a B&N member)
I tried accessing from AAA - no good
Tried accessing from the link on B&N - no deal

Any suggestions on what I'm doing wrong? Sound like some of you are able to use it...

[CardiffGiant]

Last Year at Marienbad BD seems to be unavailable now...bummer. I've wanted to see this film for a while and I figured BD would be a good way to see it for the first time.

[Lipid]

Has anyone joined their Membership and canceled strictly for the purpose of capitalizing on this sale?

I knew they gave you a 30 day trial before, but I always figured if they saw you spent $100 they'd know what you were doing. I'd LOVE if it really was as simple as "okay Sir, we're issuing you a refund, expect to see it in a few days, have a nice day" but somehow I strongly doubt it's like that.

[Sweet Baby James]

Last Year at Marienbad BD seems to be unavailable now...bummer. I've wanted to see this film for a while and I figured BD would be a good way to see it for the first time.

You could pick it up at Deep Discount for $19.42. Not quite as cheap as B&N, but still a good deal.

[CardiffGiant]

You could pick it up at Deep Discount for $19.42. Not quite as cheap as B&N, but still a good deal.
Yeah, that's the backup plan. I figure that I still have some time between now and the end of the sales. Either way, I'm going to pick this one up.

[illennium]

Has anyone joined their Membership and canceled strictly for the purpose of capitalizing on this sale?

I knew they gave you a 30 day trial before, but I always figured if they saw you spent $100 they'd know what you were doing. I'd LOVE if it really was as simple as "okay Sir, we're issuing you a refund, expect to see it in a few days, have a nice day" but somehow I strongly doubt it's like that.

Actually, I expect it to be exactly that easy. I read the membership terms carefully, and they have no basis to deny the cancellation.

[Doc Moonlight]

Using the $5 DVD coupon and my membership, I was able to get FRIENDS OF EDDIE COYLE for $8.50.

[zombeaner]

Actually, I expect it to be exactly that easy. I read the membership terms carefully, and they have no basis to deny the cancellation.

I hope to hear more about this. Although, there are somewhat frequent deals posted from BN.com so it might be worth holding on to it.

[rkndkn]

Neither the AAA link nor the coupon work for me (yes cookies are enabled and I'm a current AAA member and no I'm not a B&N member)
I tried accessing from AAA - no good
Tried accessing from the link on B&N - no deal

Any suggestions on what I'm doing wrong? Sound like some of you are able to use it...

It worked fine for me yesterday.

Are you using this link?

http://www.aaa.com/aaa/215/discounts/retail/partner/barnes_and_noble/index.htm

When you click the AAA/Barnesandnoble link, does it take you to an AAA page where you log in with your AAA username and password? After I entered that, it took me to the special AAA/B&N site. . . It automatically gives you the AAA discount in your basket, then you enter the AAASUMMER9 code in the usual coupon box.

Hope it works for you.

[dmkb]

Thanks for responding!
Yes,that's the right link and I've done everything you mentioned.
Everytime the site connects to B&N if I do a search or select any other key (like DVDs) the AAS icon disappears. I called the reps (both at B&N and AAA) and they had no idea what I was talking about. Considering the amount of time I'm spending on trying to save a few bucks, I'm rapidly thinking I should just bail on this.

[rkndkn]

dmkb, that's strange! I tried it out again and it is still OK for me. No matter where I click, I have the "AAA Show Your Card and Save" logo in the very upper left corner.

[so it goes]

Thanks for responding!
Yes,that's the right link and I've done everything you mentioned.
Everytime the site connects to B&N if I do a search or select any other key (like DVDs) the AAS icon disappears. I called the reps (both at B&N and AAA) and they had no idea what I was talking about. Considering the amount of time I'm spending on trying to save a few bucks, I'm rapidly thinking I should just bail on this.


That is the same thing that was happening to me. I tried the next morning and got it to work, not sure why. Maybe try going to AAA.com and finding the link through there. That is the only thing I did different when I got it to work. It shouldn't make a difference though, I would just try again later.

[DVD Guy ATL]

Have you guys tried using a different browser to see if it corrects the AAA issue? Often that will clear up this sort of thing without having to actually find the problem.

Oh, and B&N needs to issue more coupons. LOL

[RequiemX]

I picked-up Science is Fiction and the new Seventh Seal (SD DVD) for only $31 shipped after AAA discounts.

I thought it was funny that the OLD Seventh Seal (which also sells for more) is one of the top sellers. More folks should be DVD Talk members.

I'm looking at maybe Vampyr + Made in USA for another order in the future. Also interested in the Malle Documentaries Eclipse set and the two Essential Arthouse sets that are on sale.

Gotta save up for the new lappy and future baby, though.

[LASERMOVIES]

Thanks for responding!
Yes,that's the right link and I've done everything you mentioned.
Everytime the site connects to B&N if I do a search or select any other key (like DVDs) the AAS icon disappears. I called the reps (both at B&N and AAA) and they had no idea what I was talking about. Considering the amount of time I'm spending on trying to save a few bucks, I'm rapidly thinking I should just bail on this.

I tried it and it is working for me also. Have you tried clearing your cookies and cache before logging in? If that doesn't work try a different browser to see what happens.

[CardiffGiant]

So, I got an e-mail saying that one of my orders was prepared to ship and it showed The Seventh Seal in there and now I just checked the status and it says expected ship date August 5th. The rest of the order (Black Orpheus) already shipped, but it's weird to get an e-mail saying something is going to ship and then saying that it isn't.

I also says that my card will be charged the full amount (for both). Is this a normal practice from Barnes and Noble?

EDIT: Also, I should note that when I ordered it, it said, "Usually ships within 24 hours".

I've ordered from Barnes and Noble in the past and this is the first issue that I've really ever had.

[Jaymole]

Good News, just checked my e-mail and I got Cashback on all my orders purchased through Bing!

[WEEDEDOUT]

[QUOTE=RequiemX;9575285]I picked-up Science is Fiction and the new Seventh Seal (SD DVD) for only $31 shipped after AAA discounts.

i ordered the same things - i should have used the AAA discount - insted i used the VISA and 10 percent off.
I paid maybe 2 dollars more than you.

[drh4]

Good News, just checked my e-mail and I got Cashback on all my orders purchased through Bing!

Super! Did you use coupons in addition to the sale? How did you pay?

And what day did you place the order? Thanks.

[LASERMOVIES]

Super! Did you use coupons in addition to the sale? How did you pay?

And what day did you place the order? Thanks.

This should answer some of your questions. I'm still waiting on 3 of my Bing rebates.

http://forum.dvdtalk.com/9572970-post160.html

[Jaymole]

Super! Did you use coupons in addition to the sale? How did you pay?

And what day did you place the order? Thanks.


I placed my orders this past Tuesday evening/Wednesday Morning. I used coupons for all the orders and I paid by Amex.

I placed 2 orders yesterday using FatWallet at 8% as I thought I wouldn't be getting the rebate at Cashback. I have not received a rebate from them yet.

[The Escapist]

Greatest sale ever, with much better prices than DDD's 25% off sale. I've bought 7 titles so far, and have 13 more on order, and this is at my B&N store, where I can walk right out with them. Sweet.

[Ralph Jenkins]

Since the sale started, I've picked up:

Hara Kiri
Shoot the Piano Player
The Vanishing
Sisters
Band of Outsiders
Masculin Feminin
Knife in the Water
L'Eclisse
3 Women

Also preordered Repulsion (BD) and Made in U.S.A. All are blind buys except for Sisters, Band of Outsiders and Repulsion, so I hope I made good choices.

[Chad]

This is probably a ridiculous question, but I'll ask anyway:

Is it possible to combine the FatWallet or Bing rebates with the AAA offer?

[Sweet Baby James]

This is probably a ridiculous question, but I'll ask anyway:

Is it possible to combine the FatWallet or Bing rebates with the AAA offer?

I don't see how. You have to link to B&N through FW, Bing or E*bates to receive the cashback. You also have to link through AAA to receive the discount. So you have to choose which deal is better to link through.

[JoeStSteven]

Be wary of using a coupon and expecting to get a Bing cashback too. Makes figuring out the best plan of attack for orders tricky.

[illennium]

Since the sale started, I've picked up:

Hara Kiri
Shoot the Piano Player
The Vanishing
Sisters
Band of Outsiders
Masculin Feminin
Knife in the Water
L'Eclisse
3 Women

Also preordered Repulsion (BD) and Made in U.S.A. All are blind buys except for Sisters, Band of Outsiders and Repulsion, so I hope I made good choices.

You did. :up:

[Giles]

this afternoon I bought

-Scenes from a Marriage-
-Science is Fiction
-Ace in the Hole
-Ikiru
-Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas
-Dodes 'Ka-den
-Slacker


gonna try to find over the weekend:

My Life as a Dog
Ratcatcher

[NoirFan]

It's too bad the Playtime, Pierrot le Fou and Monterey Pop Blu-ray pre-orders aren't discounted.

[Giles]

but at least Repulsion falls in the time frame of the sale. "hooray"!

[mikelowry]

So far this I've purchased:
If...
Le Deuxxieme Souffle
La Strada
Bottle Rocket
3 Films by Louis Malle
High and Low
Tokyo Story
The Vanishing

I'll probably make one one purchase before this sale ceases. Gotta have Repulsion!

[Gobear]

So far, I've bought at the B&N around the corner from my office . . .
The Last Emperor
La Strada
Wild Strawberries
Dodes'ka-den
The Battle of Algiers

and I still need to get My Dinner With Andre and Vampyr.

[RequiemX]

I want Vampyr, too.

[JoeySeven]

1st order online(AAA)
Simon del Desierto 1 07-15-2009 $11.24
The Samurai Trilogy 1 07-15-2009 $31.49 :-))))
El Norte 1 07-15-2009(blu-ray) $17.99
Dodes'ka-Den 1 07-15-2009 $13.49
The Sword of Doom 1 07-15-2009 $13.49 :-))))
Le Samourai 1 07-15-2009 $13.49
Samurai Rebellion 1 07-15-2009 $13.49 :-))))
Harakiri 1 07-15-2009 $17.99
Sansho the Bailiff 1 07-15-2009 $17.99
Criterion Collection: Eclipse Series 5 - Late Ozu 1 07-15-2009 $31.49
The Lower Depths: Two Films by Kurosawa and Renoir 1 07-15-2009 $17.99
Bottle Rocket 1 07-15-2009 (blu-ray)$17.99
Total: $218.13

second order--online

The Bad Sleep Well 1 07-15-2009 $13.49 :-)
Fat Girl 1 07-15-2009 $13.49
Muerte de un Ciclista 1 07-15-2009 $13.49
Criterion Collection: 10 Years Of Rialto Pictures 1 07-15-2009 $57.36 (slip cases)
Forbidden Games 1 07-15-2009 $13.49
Criterion Collection: Postwar Kurosawa Box 1 07-15-2009 $31.49 :-)
The Wages of Fear 1 07-15-2009(blu-ray) $17.99
In the Realm of the Senses 1 07-15-2009 (blu-ray)$17.99

Total: $178.79

3rd order In store

[gglass4269]

its good to see alot of people are getting The Vanishing. Without a doubt, one of the finest films the Criterion Collection has to offer...

[RequiemX]

Guh. I didn't realize the AAA 15% coupon was 1-time only.

Does anybody know if that's 1 time per AAA member or 1 time per BN account?

[Hammer99]

Only bought 1, Magnificent Obsession for $20 + tax from my local B&N B&M.

[rkndkn]

Guh. I didn't realize the AAA 15% coupon was 1-time only.

Does anybody know if that's 1 time per AAA member or 1 time per BN account?

One time per BN account.

[Sessa17]

gonna try to find over the weekend:

My Life as a Dog


I've been looking for this also, 2 B & Ns since the sale started & no luck.

It was worth going to the store's though, I've seen a lot of tiles at the stores that aren't on-line.

[deet]

I've been looking for this also, 2 B & Ns since the sale started & no luck.

It was worth going to the store's though, I've seen a lot of tiles at the stores that aren't on-line.
You can use the Barnes & Noble site to find items at brick-and-mortar locations, in the "Find and reserve an in-store copy" section of the item's page.

My Life as a Dog is listed as in-stock at Princeton and North Brunswick.

[DVD Guy ATL]

So far so good:

Mamma Roma
Olivier's Shakespeare
Berlin Alexanderplatz
My Dinner with Andre
Last Year at Marienbad BD
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul

Maybe one or two more before it's over. Sorry DVD Planet!

[billz]

So far I've bought:

Two-Lane Blacktop
The Complete Monterey Pop Festival
Friends of Eddie Coyle

I plan to buy before the end of the month:

Repulsion
Three Films by Louis Malle
and possibly Blast of Silence, Kwaidan, The 400 Blows, Pygmalion or Vampyr.

Need. More. Money.

[Superdaddy]

This sale is so tempting it's sickening. Thought I could avoid buying Criterions for a while until this popped up.

Placed an order earlier today and got The Double Life of Veronique, My Dinner with Andre, and Videodrome for $18.56 each shipped with the AAA member discount and 15% off one item coupon.

I don't believe, even with DVD Planet sales, that I've gotten Criterion two-disc special edition movies for this cheap. (I missed the B1G1 last year).

My willpower is so weak...(Who am I kidding? I love it).

[LASERMOVIES]

You can use the Barnes & Noble site to find items at brick-and-mortar locations, in the "Find and reserve an in-store copy" section of the item's page.

My Life as a Dog is listed as in-stock at Princeton and North Brunswick.

If it's not in stock at a B&N store you could also try to see if they would do a ship to home order. I thought I remember seeing a few posts that claimed to have success ordering titles at stores and getting them to honor the Criterion sale prices.

[PopcornTreeCt]

I've been collecting Criterions for nearly since they started coming out and this is the cheapest "official" sale I've ever seen.

I remember when $23 for a $39.95 was a great deal. I'm going to pick up some more at my local Barnes and Noble and I should be caught up with all of them.

[DVD Guy ATL]

I've been collecting Criterions for nearly since they started coming out and this is the cheapest "official" sale I've ever seen.

I remember when $23 for a $39.95 was a great deal. I'm going to pick up some more at my local Barnes and Noble and I should be caught up with all of them.Wow, I am in awe. What % of these have you actually watched? What are your top 2-3 faves?

[PopcornTreeCt]

Wow, I am in awe. What % of these have you actually watched? What are your top 2-3 faves?

I've probably watched near 75% off them. I go through with phases with watching. I'll watch all the Fellinis, then all the Godards, Bergmans, etc.

My favorites are probably Pierrot Le Fou, Solaris, The Virgin Spring, The Passion of Joan of Arc, Au Hasard Balthazar, Picnic at Hanging Rock, Pandora's Box and Nights of Cabiria

[DVD Guy ATL]

I've probably watched near 75% off them. I go through with phases with watching. I'll watch all the Fellinis, then all the Godards, Bergmans, etc.

My favorites are probably Pierrot Le Fou, Solaris, The Virgin Spring, The Passion of Joan of Arc, Au Hasard Balthazar, Picnic at Hanging Rock, Pandora's Box and Nights of CabiriaThanks for your insights... agreed on NoC, and I will bump up a couple you mentioned that are in my collection but that I haven't yet watched.

[sandman007]

I've been collecting Criterions for nearly since they started coming out and this is the cheapest "official" sale I've ever seen.

I remember when $23 for a $39.95 was a great deal. I'm going to pick up some more at my local Barnes and Noble and I should be caught up with all of them.

Even better than this one?

Hot!!! B1G1 Offer on Criterion titles at DD (Starts 7/16 and ends 7/29) (http://forum.dvdtalk.com/dvd-bargains/535540-hot-b1g1-offer-criterion-titles-dd-starts-7-16-ends-7-29-a.html)

[marty888]

Even better than this one?

Hot!!! B1G1 Offer on Criterion titles at DD (Starts 7/16 and ends 7/29) (http://forum.dvdtalk.com/dvd-bargains/535540-hot-b1g1-offer-criterion-titles-dd-starts-7-16-ends-7-29-a.html)

Just should be noted that the DD sale referenced by sandman007 is from <i>last year</i> and is not a current sale.

Do some math .... 50% off = B1G1F.

[Fiddlesticks]

Do some math .... 50% off = B1G1F.
Indeed...however, BN is 50% off MSRP, whereas DD was B1G1 at their discounted price, which worked out to something like 65% off list.

What keeps BN in this race is all of the additional available discounts, like the member discount or the AAA discount.

[Cheato]

^^Don't be so dismissive. As Fiddlesticks said, DD doesn't charge MSRP, and in addition, almost nobody pays sales tax with them. During that sale, you could get $39.95 Criterions for about $16.20 each, delivered, with another 8% in Cashback from Live/Bing (which gave you 4% on both the B1 and the G1). Final cost was $14.90 each.

Alternatively, ordering 2 $39.95 Criterions from B&N, at $17.99 with a member discount, minus 15% on one, with 10% cashback and free shipping, and, let's say 6% sales tax as an average, results in a final cost of $15.98 each.

That means that 53.4% off (B&N, now) = B1G1F (DD, then).

Considering the state of the economy during the two time periods, a dollar now is worth much more than it was a year ago (i.e., not as easily disposable), for many people, so from a macroeconomic standpoint, that would change things further in favor of the B1G1F as being a better sale (which was the point sandman007 was making).

But is that enough math for you?

Of course, there are other factors. With DD's B1G1, you had to order an even number of titles. And you had to group your orders by price to maximize the effectiveness.

And with B&N, you have to deal with limited coupons or multiple accounts, unpredictable cashback behavior (I have never had it fail with DD or any other retailer I've used it with, but have had it fail two out of three times with B&N), and placing many more orders if you want to get a bunch of stuff at the best prices.


Final note: Many of the $39.95 Criterions are priced at between $25 and $28 right now at DD. If the sale happens again, and IF those prices remain the same, it would be a much better deal than this B&N sale.

[Kevy]

For those in the know who have ordered DVD's from B&N online.
What has been your experiences with how they package their
DVD orders? Also they are shipping my order by UPS. Every online
order for DVD's that I have ever made was shipped by just regular
US Mail. Never had one problem. For those who have received DVD's
by both of them, how does UPS compare? Should I be concerned.
The order was for ten criterions. Thanks in advance for any info/insights.
Very much appreciated.

[JoeySeven]

I really hope DDD does do their B1G1 free Criterion sale again this year.

August would be nice,Sept. would be alot better.

CC blu-rays release dates

-Playtime #112-----------------------------------------18 Aug 2009
-Kagemusha #267------------------------------------18 Aug 2009

-The Complete Monterey Pop Festival #167---------------22 Sep 2009
-Monterey Pop #168------------------------------------22 Sep 2009
-Jimi Plays Monterey & Shake! Otis at Monterey #169---22 Sep 2009
-Pierrot le fou #421----------------------------------22 Sep 2009

[Kory]

When does this sale end?

Edit: I read the first post, it looks like 8/3.

So wouldn't it be good for a non-member to wait until July 22nd or 23rd and potentially get to use a 20% off coupon?

[JoeStSteven]

yes and no. no bing with that coupon + you will need multiple accounts to use it more than once. and it's only good off of one item.

B&N packs their stuff very well. I ordered 8 or 9 DVDs, they came in an oversized box. 2 were damaged , in my very anal retentive opinion, and I am waiting on replacements and a mailing label from B&N for easy returns. Overall I'm very pleased and I plan on ordering possibly the rest of the Crites that I need from this sale .. I just hope I'm not kicking myself if DD does a B1G1F sale.

[Gypo66]

yes and no. no bing with that coupon + you will need multiple accounts to use it more than once. and it's only good off of one item.

I thought bing didn't seem to be working with any coupon purchase on B&N. And aren't pretty much all the coupons good for just one item?

[Kory]

I only have one thing I want to buy anyway. And I'm not going to say what it is to give you guys any ideas, until after I've purchased it. lol.

[creekdipper]

While I loved the DD B1G1 sale, I'll note (in case it hasn't already been said) that the savings there resulted from having to buy two with the same listed prices, whereas a customer who only wants one Criterion (or can't match up items with different list prices) can pick & choose more selectively.

Just sayin'.

[DVD Guy ATL]

Didn't the B1G1 free deal at DD coincide with Criterion moving to another warehouse and putting all their stuff on clearance before the introduction of their new website? I remember they had an across the board sale (though not as enticing as DD) at criterion.com, which I used to snag the essential art house book.

If this is the case, wouldn't it seem this was a one time deal? Am I remembering the timing of these events correctly?

[Sernov]

Wanted to get The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, but did not show up on sale online. Checked inventory at the nearest location and went in with my 10% coupon. They couldn't find it but after looking at the two spots they had all their Criterions, I found it on the New Releases shelf. Prior to that, the sales clerk offered to order it in for me as it was part of the sale. I wound up buying it and Do The Right Thing. Had to hold off on a couple of others, but I'll probably wind up there again later today.

[tofu]

I just bought Samurai Rebellion and Chungking Express. I linked thru the AAA site and also used the code AAASUMMER9 to get an extra 15% off of Chungking Express.

[Fiddlesticks]

For those in the know who have ordered DVD's from B&N online.
What has been your experiences with how they package their
DVD orders? Also they are shipping my order by UPS. Every online
order for DVD's that I have ever made was shipped by just regular
US Mail. Never had one problem. For those who have received DVD's
by both of them, how does UPS compare? Should I be concerned.
The order was for ten criterions. Thanks in advance for any info/insights.
Very much appreciated.
BN's packaging is very sturdy and effective, and UPS delivery is much faster than USPS. Of course, UPS routinely delivers my packages to my neighbor...:grumble:

[JoeStSteven]

they have done the same to me. You can't compare the guy who barely ever comes down my street to the mailman who is at my door six days a week.

[Sessa17]

Picked these up today, about $17 a movie, this sale has been awesome. Plus, unlike just an on-line sale, I love that I can go to the store & actulaly pick up & look at the movies.
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff18/glenjs/DSC00637.jpg

[fronk777]

I thought bing didn't seem to be working with any coupon purchase on B&N. And aren't pretty much all the coupons good for just one item?

Hmmm....so Bing doesn't work when you use a 15% off member only coupon code(not the AAA one)? I placed an order yesterday through bing.com and used a 15% off member code and I haven't been credited yet. Has anyone gotten bing to work with a 15% off member code?

[asianxcore]

When does this sale end?

Edit: I read the first post, it looks like 8/3.


Was just about to come in here and ask that question :)

Busy week coming, but I'm going to try and stop by to pick up some Criterion discs.

[NoirFan]

Sessa17, you should definitely order Brute Force - it's 10 times as good as The Naked City.

[alfonsosoriano]

Sessa17, you should definitely order Brute Force - it's 10 times as good as The Naked City.

I gotta say, I prefer The Naked City, but all of the Dassin films that are on Criterion are all so incredible! I might use this sale to complete that set, since they are usually a little more expensive. I noticed one of them isn't available for discount on the online portion of the sale though.