Criterion DVD's and Blu-Rays 50% off at Barnes and Noble 11/10

[jjcool]

Will have to check out the local store. Luckily Friday is pay day.

[doctorthodt]

Picked up a couple more Blu-Rays today for $13 each. Make it stooooop.

[Dining Dead]

Hey, I'm new to these boards and was brought here by the excitement of the Criterion sale. I'm thinking about getting John Cassavetes - Five Films but am a bit reluctant since it would be a blind buy.

Either way, the best deal for buying it seems to be as follows:
50% off $124.99 = $62.49
10% for membership off $62.49 = $56.24
20% coupon for new account off $56.24 = $44.99

Does this seem to be the route for the most savings?

Kind of a crazy question, but is Cassavetes really as legendary/god-like as I've read? I love writers/directors like Richard Linklater and am quite ashamed that I haven't seen anything by Cassavetes, who from what I've read is a pioneer of American independent film.

[CloverClover]

I'm not a member of B & N but am still gonna pick up 3-4 blu's at $20/pop since it's still the best criterion deal


Kind of a crazy question, but is Cassavetes really as legendary/god-like as I've read? I love writers/directors like Richard Linklater and am quite ashamed that I haven't seen anything by Cassavetes, who from what I've read is a pioneer of American independent film.

Definitely... they are just as good as the european art movies of that era, but very 'american' and 'real', no BS about them

[Slave2Blu]

Picked up 6 blu-rays so far for $14.01 w/tax each. Hopefully the blu-rays online will be eventually included in the sale so I can pick up a few I couldn't find.

Several stores told me I could order anything while in the store to be delivered to my house and get the sale price.

Of course having 6 BN stores within 20 miles of my house helps if I run into any issues. :-)

[clckworang]

w/ all the other discounts available, you shouldn't pay anything close to 50% off msrp in this sale...that's why it is so awesome. this is BETTER than BOGO...getting $59.95 msrp sets for $21 is far better than BOGO - where those sets are $50-55 to begin with.

why does someone here always have to figure out a way to complain about a sale?

I wasn't complaining, just pointing out that it wasn't really a BOGO. Why do some people here always try to interpret others as complaining? ;)

Much of these additional discounts are contingent on being a B&N member, though, right?

[cgray]

I'm seeing a lot of the older cardboard packaging on the blu-rays. Aren't all new runs of the previously released blu-rays going to be in plastic pacakaging (e.g. Last Year at..., Bottle Rocket)?

[Slave2Blu]

I'm seeing a lot of the older cardboard packaging on the blu-rays. Aren't all new runs of the previously released blu-rays going to be in plastic pacakaging (e.g. Last Year at..., Bottle Rocket)?

Only one I've seen is Third Man. I've read elsewhere the others wouldn't be available until sometime this month. So maybe they are still not ready yet... Or B&N is not getting much new stock on the older titles as there are already plenty in stock?

[Dining Dead]

Picked up 6 blu-rays so far for $14.01 w/tax each. Hopefully the blu-rays online will be eventually included in the sale so I can pick up a few I couldn't find.

Several stores told me I could order anything while in the store to be delivered to my house and get the sale price.

Of course having 6 BN stores within 20 miles of my house helps if I run into any issues. :-)

That is an amazing deal. Just to make sure I'm getting this right...after the 50% discount, you are getting another 10% member discount and then using the $5 off coupon as much as you want?

I thought the coupon mentioned by the OP was only good on movies over $20.00. Is your Barnes & Noble letting you have $5 off $19.99 movies?

[brizz]

That is an amazing deal. Just to make sure I'm getting this right...after the 50% discount, you are getting another 10% member discount and then using the $5 off coupon as much as you want?

I thought the coupon mentioned by the OP was only good on movies over $20.00. Is your Barnes & Noble letting you have $5 off $19.99 movies?

yep :)

even the 14.99 movies - so if you are a member, those are 8.50 :)

[Drake]

That is an amazing deal. Just to make sure I'm getting this right...after the 50% discount, you are getting another 10% member discount and then using the $5 off coupon as much as you want?

I thought the coupon mentioned by the OP was only good on movies over $20.00. Is your Barnes & Noble letting you have $5 off $19.99 movies?

The five dollars comes off before the 50% discount.

[Dining Dead]

I'm also thinking of getting the following:

Metropolitan;
Stranger than Paradise;
3 Women; and
The Honeymoon Killers

The only other Criterions I have are:

Royal Tennenbaums
Life Aquatic
George Washington
Kicking and Screaming
Slacker
Picnic at Hanging Rock
The Last Wave
The Third Man
Ace in the Hole

Any other suggestions based on what I already have/want to get?

[doctorthodt]

That is an amazing deal. Just to make sure I'm getting this right...after the 50% discount, you are getting another 10% member discount and then using the $5 off coupon as much as you want?

I thought the coupon mentioned by the OP was only good on movies over $20.00. Is your Barnes & Noble letting you have $5 off $19.99 movies?

This has been mentioned many times already but the coupon is good for $5 off any title that is $20+ before all discounts are applied.

[Herzog4Life]

Hey, I'm new to these boards and was brought here by the excitement of the Criterion sale. I'm thinking about getting John Cassavetes - Five Films but am a bit reluctant since it would be a blind buy.

Either way, the best deal for buying it seems to be as follows:
50% off $124.99 = $62.49
10% for membership off $62.49 = $56.24
20% coupon for new account off $56.24 = $44.99

Does this seem to be the route for the most savings?

Kind of a crazy question, but is Cassavetes really as legendary/god-like as I've read? I love writers/directors like Richard Linklater and am quite ashamed that I haven't seen anything by Cassavetes, who from what I've read is a pioneer of American independent film.

If you want my 2 cents...the Cassavetes boxed set is my favorite DVD that I own. The movies are gold.

[dlinke01]

really[/I] as legendary/god-like as I've read? I love writers/directors like Richard Linklater and am quite ashamed that I haven't seen anything by Cassavetes, who from what I've read is a pioneer of American independent film.

Cassavetes is great. Definitely get Five Films and I recently got Husbands, which is amazing too. He is certainly the real deal. His son is a pretty good filmmaker as well.

And yes they are some of the best DVDs ever.

[Slave2Blu]

That is an amazing deal. Just to make sure I'm getting this right...after the 50% discount, you are getting another 10% member discount and then using the $5 off coupon as much as you want?

I thought the coupon mentioned by the OP was only good on movies over $20.00. Is your Barnes & Noble letting you have $5 off $19.99 movies?

In store they ring up at 20.00 (or 19.99 off). I use a coupon for each one. I visited 4 stores and in 2 of them I used 2 coupons. 1 store did separate transactions, another did 1 transaction. The other 2 store where I only bought 1 did not have a second title I wanted.

Since I have 6 stores near me it's not big deal to run around a bit. Will go back to the store just down the street tomorrow for a couple more.

[TheySentYou]

I'm also thinking of getting the following:

Metropolitan;
Stranger than Paradise;
3 Women; and
The Honeymoon Killers

The only other Criterions I have are:

Royal Tennenbaums
Life Aquatic
George Washington
Kicking and Screaming
Slacker
Picnic at Hanging Rock
The Last Wave
The Third Man
Ace in the Hole

Any other suggestions based on what I already have/want to get?

if you like the feel of George Washington, buy Days of Heaven

if you like Kicking and Screaming, get Metropolitan and/or Last Days of Disco... or maybe even Mike Leigh's 'Naked', as it's an investigative, dialogue-based film based on protagonizing a possible antagonist. oh, and Kicking and Screaming references films from Samuel Fuller and Jean Renoir - so maybe pick up Shock Corridor, Naked Kiss, White Dog, Grand Illusion, and DEFINITELY Rules of the Game

and perhaps complete your Wes Anderson collection with Rushmore and Bottle Rocket.

[TheySentYou]

on Casavettes, A Woman Under the Influence is one of the best, most passionate portrayals of addiction i've ever seen.

i've only watched that one and 'Faces' so far.

[TheySentYou]

my purchase:

Human Condition
Pigs, Pimps, and Prostitutes
Carl Theodor Dreyer Box Set
Hiroshi Teshigahara Box Set
The Hit
Last Year At Marienbad
The Last Metro
A Woman is a Woman
Tout Va Bien
Andrei Rublev
Z
Mouchette
Umberto D.
L'eclisse

i'm excited to finally check out some Dreyer.

[Dining Dead]

before all discounts are applied.

That's what I was missing. Didn't see that before. Thanks for clearing that up.

This is a very polite message board.

[gonzoisking]

I picked up:

The Human Condition
Nikkatsu Noir Eclipse
Pigs, Pimps and Prostitutes
Vampyr

I might get more when I get paid next week.

[Dining Dead]

if you like the feel of George Washington, buy Days of Heaven

if you like Kicking and Screaming, get Metropolitan and/or Last Days of Disco... or maybe even Mike Leigh's 'Naked', as it's an investigative, dialogue-based film based on protagonizing a possible antagonist. oh, and Kicking and Screaming references films from Samuel Fuller and Jean Renoir - so maybe pick up Shock Corridor, Naked Kiss, White Dog, Grand Illusion, and DEFINITELY Rules of the Game

and perhaps complete your Wes Anderson collection with Rushmore and Bottle Rocket.

Thanks. I've heard great things about Days of Heaven, White Dog, and Rules of the Game. I need to familiarize myself with the others.

I thought Rushmore was out of print. That's wonderful if it's not.

[BuckNaked2k]

Just picked up:

Pierrot le Fou
Last Days of Disco

I wanted to get Third Man, but all they had was that older digi-pack. I really want it in the keep case, but can't find one, and ordering it online is a crap shoot.

The sales guy was cool, and let me use two coupons.

[brizz]

on Casavettes, A Woman Under the Influence is one of the best, most passionate portrayals of addiction i've ever seen.

i've only watched that one and 'Faces' so far.

and remember that they are available separately now too as $39.99 titles...if you don't want to go for the whole box, i would HIGHLY recommend those two - they are his best work imo.

[brizz]

I'm also thinking of getting the following:

Metropolitan;
Stranger than Paradise;
3 Women; and
The Honeymoon Killers

The only other Criterions I have are:

Royal Tennenbaums
Life Aquatic
George Washington
Kicking and Screaming
Slacker
Picnic at Hanging Rock
The Last Wave
The Third Man
Ace in the Hole

Any other suggestions based on what I already have/want to get?

I would suggest the Killers set...two movies for the price of one! And you seem to like more noirish stuff so that's a must. Naked City is excellent too...really any of the Jules Dassin stuff is great (Thieves Highway, Night and the City, Brute Force) and I personally liked the very stripped down Blast of Silence.

check the Fuller stuff too, you'd probably like Pickup on South Street, and his eclipse box is a steal!

[Mosskeeto]

Purchased a membership in store yesterday and tried to complete an online order just now but kept getting "Invalid Number" when I tried to register the account. Aggravation was setting in supremely.
Finally a CSR checked and said it takes 24-48 hours to be available for online use. Well, I plan on going to the store later anyway to return a CD.

What's with the in store pricing for CDs. The one I bought had a price sticker of $16.99 but according to bn.com lists for $13.99 and is discounted off that.

[Sweet Baby James]

I just got back from the Milford, CT store. I was able to use 3 coupons on the movies that I had on hold since Sunday(Kagemusha, Playtime and Monsoon Wedding). The guy was real cool and took all 3 coupons in a single transaction. I'm sure that I could have grabbed even more, but I'll go back later in the week to finish up.:)

[NoirFan]

Used three coupons in one transaction as well, didn't want to overburden the guy. I put several more on hold for a return trip(s) tomorrow! Picked up the Human Condition, Varda and Shimizu sets for $98.80.

[mikelowry]

Bought:
Le Doulos
Bob Le Flambeur
Missing
Stories of Floating Weeds
Downhill Racer (pre order)

Maybe later:

Nikkatsu Noir
The Human Condition
Homicide

[asianxcore]

Has anyone found anything in-store that the availability finder says is OOS?

[Slave2Blu]

On the website, the only Blu-Ray I'm showing @ 50% off is Wings of Desire. Is everyone else getting this or are all of them supposed to be showing 50% off?

Only Wings of Desire and Howards End are showing the discount for me. Not sure what is up or if it will be "fixed".

If not I'll just order in-store for any that I can't get.

[clappj]

Has anyone found anything in-store that the availability finder says is OOS?

Just The Third Man Blu-ray.
That's not exactly rare though! :)

[doctorthodt]

I just hit up the Altamone Springs, FL store and the nice girl there was more than happy to let me use the coupon 3 times. They have 2 copies of The Third Man on Blu-Ray in stock and 1 DVD, if anyone in the area is looking for them.

[Fandango]

They really need to fix their site now.

[PopcornTreeCt]

Too bad the website isn't updated. I'll have to go in the store.

[beer me]

In store, do they have any way of tracking what coupons you use?

[Slave2Blu]

In store, do they have any way of tracking what coupons you use?

If you mean "Do they keep track on what coupons you've used on your membership so you won't use them more than once?", apparently not.

[doctorthodt]

No, I doubt it. I've probably used about 50 or more $5 coupons in my time as a B&N member. If they kept track of it I think they would have caught on to me by now :)

[beer me]

Cool, I'll try again tomorrow.

[brizz]

can anyone find the combined Grey Gardens/Beales of Grey Gardens set? i can only seem to locate the individual releases...the combined should be $25 + the extra discounts....

[Adboy151]

can anyone find the combined Grey Gardens/Beales of Grey Gardens set? i can only seem to locate the individual releases...the combined should be $25 + the extra discounts....

Link (http://video.barnesandnoble.com/DVD/Grey-Gardens/Ellen-Hovde/e/715515017923/?pwb=2)

[BuckNaked2k]

This is really amateur hour on their website with the Blu-ray pricing not reflecting the sale.....

[brizz]

Link (http://video.barnesandnoble.com/DVD/Grey-Gardens/Ellen-Hovde/e/715515017923/?pwb=2)

Thanks! How in the hell did you find it? i searched every which way...huh.

[Bob Bunny]

I would suggest the Killers set...two movies for the price of one! And you seem to like more noirish stuff so that's a must. Naked City is excellent too...really any of the Jules Dassin stuff is great (Thieves Highway, Night and the City, Brute Force) and I personally liked the very stripped down Blast of Silence.

check the Fuller stuff too, you'd probably like Pickup on South Street, and his eclipse box is a steal!

I will second every one of these titles recommended by Brizz.

[Harold Chasen]

You guys with the multiple coupon success in-store are lucky - at mine they told me they had a "smart coupon" system that would prevent any non-allowable usage. And were quite clear about the single-use rule. So I tried to use the $5 off a DVD plus the $5 off a $50 purchase - and their "smart" system said... "Coupon not on file" to both. Hah! A manager came over and eventually got them to work. I did have to help them a bit with their reading ability as they both misread the restriction the first time - not stackable with other coupons, except for the other ones in the offer, which of course they are. I think anything else will be online.

Edit: Oops, forgot to mention I picked up the Eisenstein Sound Years set (Alexander Nevsky + Ivan The Terrible) and The Double Life of Veronique.

[JoeySeven]

I bought a membership during the last sale.Also I'm a AAA member but the 10% only works online most of the time.

Only bad thing about this sale is that the closet B&N to me is about 40 miles away in Eugene,Or.They closed the one in Salem and one or the stores up by Portland doesn't care any DVD's(movies).

Anyways I'm renting more Criterions now before I buy.

First order
This Sporting Life
The Ruling Class
Double Suicide (only blind buy)

I will list my top 20 or so Criterions latter.

[cine]

Does the $5 off $20 coupon only work with memberships purchased/renewed within dates as stipulated on its fine print?

[albert_m]

It was the 90s for me - Last Days of Disco and the Ice Storm.

I also used the $5 DVD coupon and a $50 coupon. The guy wasnt sure if it would work, I just asked if he would scan both and see and they did...

[Adboy151]

Thanks! How in the hell did you find it? i searched every which way...huh.

From the standard link for the single disc, look under More Formats.

BN has a bad habit of collapsing all versions under one title.

[doctorthodt]

Does the $5 off $20 coupon only work with memberships purchased/renewed within dates as stipulated on its fine print?

No, they work with any membership purchased at any time.

[JiM T]

Complete success for me in the store. The two blu-rays I had on hold since last week were still behind the counter, gathering dust. So I got those for $13 each - no trouble at all using multiple coupons - so I went back for more! (I was prepared with 8 coupons, but only used 5 this time.) Five $40 Criterions for $13 each. VERY cool. Very tempting to get out the credit card and just go nuts. Must resist...!

[Ceege]

Sorry if I missed this, but what discounts for non-members are available? Thanks.

[brizz]

Does the $5 off $20 coupon only work with memberships purchased/renewed within dates as stipulated on its fine print?

is there an echo in here?

[brizz]

Sorry if I missed this, but what discounts for non-members are available? Thanks.

good grief...it's at the top of the page! AND YOU ALREADY POSTED IN IT! :lol:

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

[Spunkymonkey]

Has anyone talked to BN about their online Blu-ray prices? I'm thinking about shooting an email to see if they plan to change them or not.

[LASERMOVIES]

Has anyone talked to BN about their online Blu-ray prices? I'm thinking about shooting an email to see if they plan to change them or not.

I sent an email earlier in the day about the blu-ray prices but never heard back. Maybe a flood of calls or emails might help get something done.

[Spunkymonkey]

I sent an email earlier in the day about the blu-ray prices but never heard back. Maybe a flood of calls or emails might help get something done.

Just shot an email as well. I might call tomorrow as well too.

I am one of the unfortunate souls that have a really crappy BN near me. The only DVD they carry is Twilight :(

[rpruthee]

I picked up my first Criterion blu rays today for $13 each plus tax. $98.07 out the door. Thanks OP!! Were these good selections?

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs025.snc3/11235_1251413122175_1134923240_795228_3181132_n.jpg

Absolutely ! Just be patient when watch you these.. Playtime is a classic ! Happy viewing.

[Ceege]

[QUOTE=brizz;9828487]good grief...it's at the top of the page! AND YOU ALREADY POSTED IN IT! :lol:

Good grief...I missed it, skippy. Ok? Browser problems. Feel better now?

[Trevor]

Many of you may want to use the $5 off $50 coupons, in conjunction with the $5 off one title coupons, on orders of 3 or more titles (or two high price titles). Examples could include those:


far from a store, or with limited trips available
with stores where they allow one use only
wanting to get a lot of titles without the hassle of multiple trips
music fans who are using the $5 of a $10+ CD as well


My plan is to do the following a once or twice a week:


Buy one Christmas CD $10+ and use the $5 music coupon.
Buy one $40 BD or DVD for $13 after $5 DVD coupon.
Buy one Eclipse box set for whatever price, and use the $5 off $50 total coupon.


Today, I got the $70 Nikkatsu Noir boxset for $46, with a Blu-ray and $13 CD for free. :) The boxset is $60 new at Amazon, almost $50 used.

[skapooj]

It was the 90s for me - Last Days of Disco and the Ice Storm.

I also used the $5 DVD coupon and a $50 coupon. The guy wasnt sure if it would work, I just asked if he would scan both and see and they did...

So are you saying the $5 off a $50 purchase worked along with the $5 off a $20 DVD?

that would mean you walked with both of those for around $23 after tax?

[Slave2Blu]

Many of you may want to use the $5 off $50 coupons, in conjunction with the $5 off one title coupons, on orders of 3 or more titles (or two high price titles).


This is my plan for an online order.

Complete Monterey Pop Blu-Ray: $70-35-3.50-5=$26.50
Another Criterion Blu-Ray: $40-20-2-5=$13
Music CD (GWAR: Lust in Space): $12-1.20-5=$5.80

Approx $45 - 12% cash back + taxes and free shipping. Should be around $42 when all is said and done. Better than in store 'cause of the cash back from Bing. Just need them to correct the sale prices for Blu-Ray, hopefully they do so soon.

[Slave2Blu]

So are you saying the $5 off a $50 purchase worked along with the $5 off a $20 DVD?

that would mean you walked with both of those for around $23 after tax?

All the new member coupons including $5 off $50 and $5 off $20 DVD are stackable. In fact *I THINK* that's the only way to use the coupons online as the code is only good for one order.

[BuckNaked2k]

Has anyone talked to BN about their online Blu-ray prices? I'm thinking about shooting an email to see if they plan to change them or not.Yea, I sent off an e-mail earlier. It just went into the massive queue to be answered by some clueless CSR at some point in the future (not their fault, just sayin').

[theflicker]

Amazon has matched Wings of Desire blu for 19.99:
http://www.amazon.com/Wings-Desire-Criterion-Collection-Blu-ray/dp/B002IVDLGE/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1257912583&sr=1-5

For All Mankind blu too:
http://www.amazon.com/All-Mankind-Criterion-Collection-Blu-ray/dp/B0026VBOIS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1257912671&sr=1-3

[Spunkymonkey]

Yea, I sent off an e-mail earlier. It just went into the massive queue to be answered by some clueless CSR at some point in the future (not their fault, just sayin').

No doubt but worth a try.

[beer me]

This is my plan for an online order.

Complete Monterey Pop Blu-Ray: $70-35-3.50-5=$26.50
Another Criterion Blu-Ray: $40-20-2-5=$13
Music CD (GWAR: Lust in Space): $12-1.20-5=$5.80



How are you taking off $5 from both?

[Sweet Baby James]

How are you taking off $5 from both?

He said that it was his plan. I also thought that the $5 off $20 coupon wouldn't work on the $40 titles online like it does in-store. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.


BTW, thanks for the info, Trevor. I didn't realize that you can stack the $5 off of $50 with the $5 off of $20 coupons. Looks like I'm going to have to repurchase the 3 Blu-rays that I had bought today.

[Harold Chasen]

At the local store I had an $80 and a $40 (MSRP) set - but after all the discounts and the $5 off one dvd set, the total was a couple bucks under $50 so the $5 off $50 coupon wouldn't go on - helpfully they have a "donate a kid's book" program going, so I tossed in a book to kick it over $50, got the extra $5 off, felt good about myself. :)

[Slave2Blu]

I also thought that the $5 off $20 coupon wouldn't work on the $40 titles online like it does in-store. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.


The way I presented it was a little misleading. The $5 off CD comes off the CD. The $5 off DVD comes off the Monterey Pop Set. The $5 of $50 comes off the entire order.

Sorry for the confusion. And to be sure, it's still all in theory since the website prices are not correct yet. I'll be sure to update when/if successful.

[Maxflier]

Picked up tonight:
Nikkatsu Noir
Spartacus

Back for round 2 tomorrow night!

[GenPion]

I picked up my first Criterion blu rays today for $13 each plus tax. $98.07 out the door. Thanks OP!! Were these good selections?

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs025.snc3/11235_1251413122175_1134923240_795228_3181132_n.jpg

To me Chungking Express, The Seventh Seal, and The 400 Blows are all essentials. Kagemusha is a great film as well and I plan to pick it up myself during this sale. I hated the Blu-ray presentation of The Last Emperor which greatly diminished my experience with the film (which I found disappointing). The Third Man was reasonably good but I found it to be over-rated personally. I've never seen Playtime. Overall, I'd say you did great.

Be glad you didn't buy Last Year at Marienbad. I despise that film.

[BuckNaked2k]

I hated the Blu-ray presentation of The Last Emperor which greatly diminished my experience with the film....I agree. I wouldn't spend one dime on the current release, Blu-ray, or otherwise.

As another member in another thread put it, "I'll buy the movie when they decide to glue the sides back on".

[skapooj]

Originally Posted by albert_m
It was the 90s for me - Last Days of Disco and the Ice Storm.

I also used the $5 DVD coupon and a $50 coupon. The guy wasnt sure if it would work, I just asked if he would scan both and see and they did...

All the new member coupons including $5 off $50 and $5 off $20 DVD are stackable. In fact *I THINK* that's the only way to use the coupons online as the code is only good for one order.

I realize that those two coupons are stackable online (having already used them myself for the Ingmar Bergman Mastworks set and Dazed and Confused), but the poster that I was commenting on seemed to say that he/she was able to use a $5 off a $50 purchase and a $5 off of a $20 DVD for 2 DVDs IN STORE because he/she stated that they asked the person at the register to at least try to scan both coupons in the same transaction (and it worked!). The $5 off of $50 coupon states that the coupon can only be redeemed on transactions of $50 dollars or more after all other discounts (but before taxes) are applied. The Last Days of Disco and The Ice Storm would add up to around $31 dollars (or $26 if he/she managed to coerce the clerk into scanning the $5 off a $20 DVD twice.) which is short of the $50 limit, obviously.

I don't know If Im interpreting this wrong but I only ask because I wouldn't mind going back and making another purchase if the $5 off of $50 coupon (which would apparently stack with the other coupon) worked as long as the original (MSRP) prices added up to $50.00

[Slave2Blu]

The $5 off $50 is probably YMMV if your total after discounts is not at least $50. Will depend on the cashier.

[tasog37]

A CSR today told me that they'll be doing this sale again in the Spring and it should become a biannual thing. So that's exciting for everything except our collective bank accounts.

Be glad you didn't buy Last Year at Marienbad. I despise that film.

Couldn't disagree more. Opinions, I suppose. Roger Ebert's on my side, though!

[Herzog4Life]

Empire of Passion
The Ruling Class
a nos amours
Simon of the Desert
Eclipse Series 11: Larisa Shepitko
Eclipse Series 18: Dusan Makavejev Free Radical
The Human Condition
The Pornographers
Homicide
The Last Days of Disco
Kagemusha blu
Wings of Desire blu
Pierrot le Fou blu
Complete Monterey Pop blu

AND I'M SPENT. :)

[indiansbsa]

To me Chungking Express, The Seventh Seal, and The 400 Blows are all essentials. Kagemusha is a great film as well and I plan to pick it up myself during this sale. I hated the Blu-ray presentation of The Last Emperor which greatly diminished my experience with the film (which I found disappointing). The Third Man was reasonably good but I found it to be over-rated personally. I've never seen Playtime. Overall, I'd say you did great.

Be glad you didn't buy Last Year at Marienbad. I despise that film.

Hey thanks. I'm no fan of altering film after the fact- I think I'll exchange Last Emperor for a quality release and hold off seeing the flick till its properly restored to its original OAR (which, I have to believe, will happen someday)

As for Criterions to despise, Im sure I'll be heckled for this one, but I'll nominate Roman Polanski's Repulsion. It should have been renamed "Boredom""- I just couldn't finish it (and the only other film I can call truly boring that I have seen would be the Julianne Moore film "Safe"- Criterion, leave that one alone)

[JoeySeven]

Amazon has matched Wings of Desire blu for 19.99:
http://www.amazon.com/Wings-Desire-Criterion-Collection-Blu-ray/dp/B002IVDLGE/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1257912583&sr=1-5

For All Mankind blu too:
http://www.amazon.com/All-Mankind-Criterion-Collection-Blu-ray/dp/B0026VBOIS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1257912671&sr=1-3

SCREW Amazon...:-))
Barnes and Noble has the best sales on Criterions.

Also just watch The Human Condition I,WOW,can't wait to watch the next two parts.

[Proglodite]

Non-Members (Everyone can use)
Save $5 off a $50 purchase at B&N.com. Enter code F7C3H7F at checkout.

Is there another code for non-members to get $5 off $50? I tried this one above and the website wouldn't recognize it. --Peter

[BuckNaked2k]

They still haven't fixed the online pricing for Criterion Blu-rays. :down:

[Superdaddy]

A CSR today told me that they'll be doing this sale again in the Spring and it should become a biannual thing. So that's exciting for everything except our collective bank accounts.

Considering that DD's best sale days may be behind them, I am excited to hear this. This will be the sale I look forward to from now on.

[Subgeniusguy]

I stopped at my local B&N to try and find the Complete Monterey Pop BD set with no luck but the salesman ordered it for me to the store at the discounted price. Picked up the Kagemusha BD while I was there for <$20. Ordered The Human Condition from the website for $33.57 shipped. Hope they keep having this sale periodically.

[NoirFan]

Considering that DD's best sale days may be behind them, I am excited to hear this. This will be the sale I look forward to from now on.

Agreed. If this sale does in fact become a regular event at B & N, I might actually eliminate my entire Criterion wish list sometime in the foreseeable future.

[Matthew Ackerly]

Pre-ordered Downhill Racer

Guess the 50% off works on pre-orders if it is released during the sale.

[WEEDEDOUT]

local store was scanning the $5 coupon on essential art houses bringing them to about 4.xx a pop!

[doctorthodt]

All Blu-Rays are now marked 50% off online.

[Dining Dead]

I'm trying to get Christmas shopping done early this year and this Criterion sale is definitely helping.

For my brother, I'm getting Unfaithfully Yours. He should like that.

However, I'm unsure about my younger sister, who is 13. I'm trying to get her into good movies. I was wondering about Monsoon Wedding. Anyone seen it? Are there a lot of subtitles? I'm trying to ease her in slowly and don't want her to complain about reading too much (but I doubt she would). What's the tone of the movie like?

[Dining Dead]

Also, for myself, I want to get Stranger than Paradise. My only hesitation is that it will be a blind buy.

I've read about the movie and have obviously heard great things. I really like dialogue based movies but am wondering if this one just meanders a bit too much for my taste. Are the characters compelling? Is anything compelling? From what I understand, it's a bit of a meditation on aimlessness and boredom. That's fine with me as long as there is something keeping my interest.

I'm trying to think of other movies I've seen and liked that might be similar. I really liked Linklater's Tape, which is all dialogue and in one room. I like anything Linklater, who I understand was influenced by 80s indie, but realize he is much more mainstream.

[Slave2Blu]

Online plan worked almost perfectly. I was off by $0.45 with the CD I originally wanted. I had to go with anther more expensive CD to push the order over the $50 mark for the extra $5 discount. Total with cashback should be about $46.

* Criterion Collection: Complete Monterey Pop Fest
* Online Price: $34.99
* -$8.50
$26.49

* Wings of Desire
* Online Price: $19.99
* -$2.00
$17.99

* Laughin' & Cryin' with Reverend Horton Heat
* Online Price: $15.69
* -$6.57
$9.12

Shipment Subtotal: $53.60
Shipping & Handling: FREE
Sales Tax: $3.76
Shipment Total: $57.36
Order Discounts: -$5.00
ORDER TOTAL: $52.36

[clckworang]

All Blu-Rays are now marked 50% off online.

Damn, that took a long time! Happy it finally got updated, though.

[Willh51]

I'd like Gomorrah.

[DVDHound]

Need a .99c filler to get the 5 off 50. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

[Slave2Blu]

Need a .99c filler to get the 5 off 50. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

Not exactly the filler you are looking for but... If you have any interest in books you could do the BOGO coupon on BN Classics.

[NoirFan]

Also, for myself, I want to get Stranger than Paradise. My only hesitation is that it will be a blind buy.

I've read about the movie and have obviously heard great things. I really like dialogue based movies but am wondering if this one just meanders a bit too much for my taste. Are the characters compelling? Is anything compelling? From what I understand, it's a bit of a meditation on aimlessness and boredom. That's fine with me as long as there is something keeping my interest.

I think it's hilarious, but my sense of humor runs to the deadpan and the dry. Nothing really "happens", in the traditional sense of the word, but it's certainly not a particularly avant-garde or difficult film. If you enjoyed Slacker, this would probably be up your alley. Did you see/like Down By Law? Stranger than Paradise, to oversimplify, is a 90-minute version of the first section of that film. For $13.64, I'd say it's worth the blind buy. Even if you don't care for it, the resale value on Amazon ought to get you your $13.64 back. The same cashier who rang me up yesterday was in again today, and once again I used 3 $5 coupons on one order. Umberto D, Stray Dog and Throne of Blood for $36.66. I'm tempted to return after lunch, but I'm worried this same guy will start to question all of these $5 coupons. I'll probably wait a couple of days.

[gryffinmaster]

Need a .99c filler to get the 5 off 50. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

Not really a $1 filler, but there are several Paramount DVDs that are $3.99 -- Rosemary's Baby, Don't Look Now, Murder on the Orient Express, and a few others.

[Dining Dead]

I think it's hilarious, but my sense of humor runs to the deadpan and the dry. Nothing really "happens", in the traditional sense of the word, but it's certainly not a particularly avant-garde or difficult film. If you enjoyed Slacker, this would probably be up your alley. Did you see/like Down By Law? Stranger than Paradise, to oversimplify, is a 90-minute version of the first section of that film. For $13.64, I'd say it's worth the blind buy. Even if you don't care for it, the resale value on Amazon ought to get you your $13.64 back. The same cashier who rang me up yesterday was in again today, and once again I used 3 $5 coupons on one order. Umberto D, Stray Dog and Throne of Blood for $36.66. I'm tempted to return after lunch, but I'm worried this same guy will start to question all of these $5 coupons. I'll probably wait a couple of days.

Thanks, that helps. I liked Slacker so I'm going for it. Like you said, selling it on Amazon or Ebay would probably refund me if for some reason I don't like it.

[Dining Dead]

I wish Paris, Texas was out. Since it comes out in January, I'll probably just wait until the next 50% off sale which is rumored for sometime in the Spring.

[MBoyd]

Maybe I am paranoid I think they are onto me in Austin . . . Stopped at another BN and got Repulsion on Blu and they guy tried scanning the coupon, couldn't, so he typed it in. As he was typing it in he said "You know you can only use this once right?" He gave me the discount anyway. I don't know if there was an internal memo, mass email to other Austin BN stores from the joker who squashed my attempt yesterday, or something is showing up on my account.

[Proglodite]

Non-Members (Everyone can use)
Save $5 off a $50 purchase at B&N.com. Enter code F7C3H7F at checkout.

Is there another code for non-members to get $5 off $50? I tried this one above and the website wouldn't recognize it. --Peter

The coupon worked for me this morning on the blu-rays; not sure why it didn't work yesterday for me. --Peter

[Spunkymonkey]

Already bought Wages of Fear and Wings of Desire. I'm going to buy one more and it's between:

Breathless
M
Kagemusha
Army of Shadows
Playtime

However I am leaning more toward buying a Blu-ray and waiting for the titles I want on DVD to come to Blu-ray.

[Herzog4Life]

Maybe I am paranoid I think they are onto me in Austin . . . Stopped at another BN and got Repulsion on Blu and they guy tried scanning the coupon, couldn't, so he typed it in. As he was typing it in he said "You know you can only use this once right?" He gave me the discount anyway. I don't know if there was an internal memo, mass email to other Austin BN stores from the joker who squashed my attempt yesterday, or something is showing up on my account.

I know what you mean, man. I'm in Austin too and got a lot of strange looks when I came with a stack of movies and coupons.

[Kory]

What is the best way to get an additional discount on top of your member discount? I'm a new member, never purchased in store before.

One $5 coupon? Can you use both different $5 coupons? Any other in store printable member coupons that can be used in combination with the $5 coupons? Help me out, please. Thanks in advance!

[Sweet Baby James]

What is the best way to get an additional discount on top of your member discount? I'm a new member, never purchased in store before.

One $5 coupon? Can you use both different $5 coupons? Any other in store printable member coupons that can be used in combination with the $5 coupons? Help me out, please. Thanks in advance!

Some cashiers will let you use multiple $5 off of $20 coupons in the same transaction. If you get enough titles to reach $50, then they might also let you use the $5 off of $50 coupon. Here's the link to the in-store printable coupons-

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/email/nav.asp?r=1&PID=31811

[LASERMOVIES]

The coupon worked for me this morning on the blu-rays; not sure why it didn't work yesterday for me. --Peter

Did you happen to use the AAA link yesterday with the coupon? There were several reports of problems using coupons and logging into the AAA web site yesterday.

[WEEDEDOUT]

i could not use AAA yesterday - login kept failing
ill try again

[bluetoast]

Went three times, here's my final tally:

Round 1:
Dodeskaden
Ran
($5 coupon applied to both)

Round 2 (separate BN, applied 1 coupon):
Monsoon Wedding (BD)
The Third Man (BD, already own it, holding on to this)

Round 3 (original BN, applied one coupon, all BDs):
Complete Monterey Pop Festival
Howard's End
Pierrot le Fou
Playtime

I'm going to order Wings of Desire online at a later time, and get Gomorrah when that comes out. I was considering getting whatever else I don't have from Kurosawa but I figure it's best to wait for BDs next year since it's his 100th birthday next year. Ran is OOP and Dodeskaden just came out, so those should be safe for now.

[LASERMOVIES]

i could not use AAA yesterday - login kept failing
ill try again

I think it was a temporary glitch since it was working later in the day.

[DVDHound]

Not really a $1 filler, but there are several Paramount DVDs that are $3.99 -- Rosemary's Baby, Don't Look Now, Murder on the Orient Express, and a few others.

Thanks everyone for suggestions. Finally went to the advanced searched page and chose the "less than $10" option and got some book fillers under $1. However after thinking it about it, added Gervaise for $8.99 which means it cost me $3.99 + tax.

Total so far: $175

Total in July: $300

These Criterion sales are killing my wallet.

[Matthew Ackerly]

Will the sale still be on when Gomorrah comes out?

If so, I think it would be 50% off now to pre-order just like Downhill Racer is.

[MBoyd]

I know what you mean, man. I'm in Austin too and got a lot of strange looks when I came with a stack of movies and coupons.

Did they do it for you? The Arboretum BN seems to have the best selection I've ever seen of Criterions in a brick and mortar.

EDIT: Oh I just found your lengthy list so I guess so. :)

[punit]

I got Monsoon Wedding, Kagemusha, Pierrot le fou and Wings of Desire for $15.93 each with 3 day expedited shipping absolutely free. Being a non-member, i couldn't have asked for more.

Tips:
1. Use military URL - http://www.bn.com/military. When prompted later choose "Personal use". This will take 10% off and give you free 3 day expedited shipping
2. Create a brand new account. This is a pain but the coupon in next step requires it.
3. Enter coupon - F4B9F7R . Gives you 20%. Order 1 title per order for maximum benefit.

Enjoy :banana:

[NoirFan]

Here's hoping we get another 15% off code before the sale ends, I'd like to order one more box set online.

[clckworang]

I got Monsoon Wedding, Kagemusha, Pierrot le fou and Wings of Desire for $15.93 each with 3 day expedited shipping absolutely free. Being a non-member, i couldn't have asked for more.

Tips:
1. Use military URL - http://www.bn.com/military. When prompted later choose "Personal use". This will take 10% off and give you free 3 day expedited shipping
2. Create a brand new account. This is a pain but the coupon in next step requires it.
3. Enter coupon - F4B9F7R . Gives you 20%. Order 1 title per order for maximum benefit.

Enjoy :banana:

This sounds like what I'm probably going to do for a couple of titles. I'm waiting to see if Amazon is going to match any more prices before I do because I have some credit stored up there. I'm loving these price wars!

[clintilona]

Damn! Just when I was about to pull the trigger and order The Third Man (http://btobvideo.barnesandnoble.com/search/results.asp?TTL=third+man&ACT=&DRT=&SWR=&WRD=&PRC=&GRE=0&FRM=2&DKD=0&NME=&USRI=third+man&btob=Y)on Blu, it is now saying that it is unavailable.

I was just looking it at 20 minutes ago and it was in stock.

[BuckNaked2k]

Of course now that the Blu-ray pricing is fixed online, Third Man is sold out.

[tasog37]

Will the sale still be on when Gomorrah comes out?

If so, I think it would be 50% off now to pre-order just like Downhill Racer is.

They've been saying it should last two weeks, which would have it end at 3am on 11/24. That's how they did the sale last time, anyway.

Gomorrah is the last title I'm really gunning for as well, so I'm really hoping it all works out. This is exactly how I ordered Repulsion during the last sale, purchasing it between 12:00 and 3:00 am for the discounted price. I saw somebody saying they ordered it mid-sale for the sale price, but I distinctly remembering waiting on pins and needles to see if the price would drop in time to order it.

[iamjacks]

Hey guys. Long time lurker here, who fancies taking advantage of this sale :)

Im a UK Criterion collector so was going to stick an order in online, not a member of B&N but was going to order a few Blu-Rays and then use to 20% off one item coupon.

Then I realised my parents are actually going to be in the US for the next 10 days, so decided to postpone my online order and ask for some advice here.

You think its work me simply ordering online, or should I get them to pick some up instore and bring them back? Obviously I will save on postage by doing this, but am unsure if it actually works out better- as I am not sure about the instore coupon policy, and the way adding tax to a purchase works!

They are arriving in Boston, spending a few days there (West Springfield, if I remembered that correctly) and are then heading to New York for 5 days. We dont have Barnes and Noble stores in the UK, but the impression I get is that these are a pretty big retailer? Should I ask my parents to nip into one of the stores, should it be fairly easy to come across one?

[cine]

So the $5-off-$20 coupon works on item with $17.99 net selling price after 50% sale and 10% member discounts are applied?

[Richard Malloy]

Hey guys. Long time lurker here, who fancies taking advantage of this sale :)

Im a UK Criterion collector so was going to stick an order in online, not a member of B&N but was going to order a few Blu-Rays and then use to 20% off one item coupon.

Then I realised my parents are actually going to be in the US for the next 10 days, so decided to postpone my online order and ask for some advice here.

You think its work me simply ordering online, or should I get them to pick some up instore and bring them back? Obviously I will save on postage by doing this, but am unsure if it actually works out better- as I am not sure about the instore coupon policy, and the way adding tax to a purchase works!

They are arriving in Boston, spending a few days there (West Springfield, if I remembered that correctly) and are then heading to New York for 5 days. We dont have Barnes and Noble stores in the UK, but the impression I get is that these are a pretty big retailer? Should I ask my parents to nip into one of the stores, should it be fairly easy to come across one?

There are a number of BN stores in Boston, including a couple in high-traffic tourist areas: one on Newbury Street near the Filene's outlet and a much larger one in the Prudential Center shops/mall.

West Springfield isn't exactly Boston. It's further west than Worcester. You might check into some outlets there.

[ctyankee]

No hassle at the Westport, CT store using the 5 dollar off coupon or even using it multiple times.

I picked up

Chungking Express
Pierrot le fou
Playtime
The Third Man

Each rang up like this on the receipt ...

Playtime (Br)

(1 @39.99) PROMO New Price
(1 @ 20.00) Member Card 10% (2.00)
(1 @ 18.00) MBR Item Cpn $ (5.00)
(1 @ 13.00)

Subtotal 13.00

With state tax = 13.78 each out the door. Works for me.

btw, Westport still had two The Third Man (Blu-ray) in stock after I left.

[Sweet Baby James]

^

Did Westport have any other copies of Pierrot le fou Blu-ray? Thanks.

[so it goes]

They are arriving in Boston, spending a few days there (West Springfield, if I remembered that correctly)

There is a BN store in Holyoke and if they are in staying in West Springfield they should be 5-10 minutes from this store depending on where they are staying exactly.

[Slave2Blu]

So the $5-off-$20 coupon works on item with $17.99 net selling price after 50% sale and 10% member discounts are applied?

In store, yes. Online, no.

[ctyankee]

^

Did Westport have any other copies of Pierrot le fou Blu-ray? Thanks.

Yes. At least one. It wasn't with the others but it was on the big display facing the metal detector/entrance to the section. I was going back to grab it but didn't have to because there was another one in the Criterion sale section they set up. There were also Criterions still in the standard blu-ray section as well ... so the stuff is kinda spread out.

I'd call first and have them put it on hold if I were you.

[dlinke01]

At my store there is under ten Criterion Blu's in total. It seems like most stores have more than that. Anyway, The Third Man was there and that's what I really wanted since its OOP. Everything else can be had in future sales.

[Sweet Baby James]

I'd call first and have them put it on hold if I were you.

But then I would have to try and pronounce Pierrot le fou.-wink- Thanks for the info.

[LASERMOVIES]

But then I would have to try and pronounce Pierrot le fou.-wink- Thanks for the info.

You should be able to reserve it online at your local store. I did that during the last sale on several OOP Criterions I wanted.

[SomethingMore]

I have 7 items in my cart on B&N.com (decided to remove Complete Monterey Pop). All titles are 19.99, shipping is about $17 (to Canada), and tax is about $7.00. I used a coupon code for $5 off an order over $50 (tried to calculate if I'd save anything by splitting the order in two, but because of shipping, I'd only save $1 (IF I can even use the code twice... not sure)

A membership is out of the question since I'd only be saving $17 (membership is $25).

I want to complete the order... but I can't bring myself to click the button. What's wrong with me?

[Kal Varnsen]

Of course now that the Blu-ray pricing is fixed online, Third Man is sold out.
That pisses me off, I waited when it was supposed to go on sale on Tuesday and now they mark it down at some random time and now I can't get it.

[Sweet Baby James]

Of course now that the Blu-ray pricing is fixed online, Third Man is sold out.

ctyankee spotted a couple of copies this afternoon at the Westport store. If you decide to make the trip from Hartford, you should call and reserve it before leaving.

[dotstarss]

There are a number of BN stores in Boston, including a couple in high-traffic tourist areas: one on Newbury Street near the Filene's outlet and a much larger one in the Prudential Center shops/mall.

West Springfield isn't exactly Boston. It's further west than Worcester. You might check into some outlets there.

There is a BN store in Holyoke and if they are in staying in West Springfield they should be 5-10 minutes from this store depending on where they are staying exactly.

Thanks a lot for the info guys. Prices in store will match the prices online wont they?

[Lipid]

Last time I was able to order Criterions that were online only, that the store did not carry. I was able to still use the coupon on those orders.

What I'm wondering, these coupons for $5 off a $10 CD, if I would also to be able to reuse these constantly like the $5 ones for the DVDs? Their online prices for CDs are like $5-$8 cheaper than their in store prices.If that's the case, I can order 2 Cds to get the free shipping on orders over $25 and end up paying like $7 for each CD. Anyone try this yet?

[BuckNaked2k]

No hassle at the Westport, CT store using the 5 dollar off coupon or even using it multiple times.

I picked up

The Third Man

btw, Westport still had two The Third Man (Blu-ray) in stock after I left.

ctyankee spotted a couple of copies this afternoon at the Westport store. If you decide to make the trip from Hartford, you should call and reserve it before leaving.I am visiting family in Fairfield on Friday, so I put one on hold. I just need to make sure they have the keep case and not the stupid digipack....

ctyankee: Can you confirm keep case on remaining stock?

I do have a reserved keep case copy on hold at the Enfield store if Westport doesn't come through, but that is a hike I'd like to avoid.

[BuckNaked2k]

Thanks a lot for the info guys. Prices in store will match the prices online wont they?Yes. You might want your parents to sign you up for a B&N membership before they do any heavy buying. It's $25 USD, but you get an additional 10% off and are eligible to use the $5 off coupons.

A $40 title will end up costing $13 + sales tax.

[mikelowry]

Too bad for Gomorrah. Pre orders for releases 11/23 and up are not eligible. This according to the recently emailed Criterion newsletter.

[BuckNaked2k]

Picked up:

- House of Games
- Ice Storm
- If....

$13 each + tax

[Justinmilkman87]

So many excellent Criterion's at my local B&N.

Many Kurosawa's
Videodrome
The Life Aquatic w/ Steve Zissou
Vampyr
The Third Man DVD & Blu-ray
Fear and Loathing
Dazed and Confused and many many more

I will be going back to pick up many, don't have my membership yet and need to print off those $5 coupons.

[Harold Chasen]

Dang, tried a second B&N in a northern Denver suburb and not only was their selection pretty meager, they too were quite insistent that I couldn't use the coupons other than their stated one-time-only restriction. Still, got Marienbad and the Human Condition plus a CD, used 3 coupons, saved $15 extra. The $80 + $40 (MSRP) combo plus $5 coupon gets you to $48.99 as I think others may have noted, so be ready to toss in at least another $1.01 to add the $5 off $50 coupon. As a bonus, had to go by 2 different Big Lots to get to that store, and one of them had a rather massive new display of mostly the same old stuff.

Because I just haven't bought enough DVDs at discount lately.

[CardiffGiant]

The Third Man BD just showed back up online as available. I picked up a copy today at my B&M, and, even though it is a little banged up, I don't want to go through the hassle of ordering online and then dealing with a return, coupon, etc.

Anyway, I hope some of you are able to get a copy after seeing this.

[sleepyhead55]

Be glad you didn't buy Last Year at Marienbad. I despise that film.

I was excited to watch this film a while back, but when I saw this man I was very disappointed. I had no idea what was going on in this film. It's only like 90 minutes but it seemed far longer.

That pisses me off, I waited when it was supposed to go on sale on Tuesday and now they mark it down at some random time and now I can't get it.

I would just have the store order it and hope it comes before the 23rd. That's what I did with the Wings of Desire Bluray that was out of stock at the BN I frequent.

A membership is out of the question since I'd only be saving $17 (membership is $25).

I want to complete the order... but I can't bring myself to click the button. What's wrong with me?



They have another sale in Spring/Early Summer. Purchase a membership now and you can participate in both sales and save yourself more than $25. Who knows Criterion might release some films you like later on?

[Slave2Blu]

I want to know weather the audio quality depends upon the DVD or DVD player.suggest me if any.

Yes and yes.

[kefrank]

Just placed my order:
Kagemusha (BD)
Harakiri
Rebel Samurai box set

After an organizational discount through my employer that basically cancels out the sales tax and the $5 off $50 coupon, it came to about $14 per title - an excellent value for a significant bolster to my samurai film collection.

[Gobear]

Too bad for Gomorrah. Pre orders for releases 11/23 and up are not eligible. This according to the recently emailed Criterion newsletter.

I was planning to Netflix Gomorrah first anyway, but I had my heart set on acquiring The Golden Age of Television. Eh, well, I'm still catching up with the Criterions I've bought now and in the last sale.

Today: The Most Dangerous Game--a really good pre-Code suspense film (crazy Russian general hunts human prey on a remote island). With coupon, I got it for ~$8.

[skidmark]

Not exactly the filler you are looking for but... If you have any interest in books you could do the BOGO coupon on BN Classics.


Not to hijack the thread, but where can we find this coupon?

[Slave2Blu]

Not to hijack the thread, but where can we find this coupon?

Same place as the other new member coupons, I can't post URLs. But check the OP on the Barnes and Noble coupons thread. Check the links under "Membership Purchase and Renewal Coupons - Valid only with the purchase or renewal of a B&N membership".

[zombeaner]

My B&N would only honor the $5 off $50 coupon and kept telling me that all of the other coupons "wouldn't scan". Pretty crappy.

[Dining Dead]

To anyone who took advantage of B&N's last 50% Criterion sale:

Do they restock in-store or just let them all sell until the end of the sale? I was really hoping to get Metropolitan and my local B&N didn't have it. Is there a chance they'll get it before the sale ends?

I was able to get Days of Heaven, 3 Women, and Stranger than Paradise tonight for $13 a piece. The lady who rang me up wasn't going to let me use the $5 off coupon at first. I then told her a small fib and said that they had let me do it before. At that, she called her manager and he said it was fine.

I really wanted to get Hoop Dreams but she wouldn't allow that since it rang up under $20. Oh, well...3 out of 4 isn't bad.

[Herzog4Life]

Got the Third Man on blu-ray today and was told they would not except anymore coupons at that store. Ouch.

[Herzog4Life]

Did they do it for you? The Arboretum BN seems to have the best selection I've ever seen of Criterions in a brick and mortar.

EDIT: Oh I just found your lengthy list so I guess so. :)

Yeah the Arboretum is the location close to my apartment. They had so many eclipse sets there, I was pleased.

[Kal Varnsen]

Can I use the online $5 off $50 code F7C3H7F multiple times on one account?

[gryffinmaster]

Can I use the online $5 off $50 code F7C3H7F multiple times on one account?

I've tried a few times to no success. :down:

[X]

Monterey Pop Blu-ray for $17.50 and The Exterminating Angel for $13 is a pretty good deal for in-store.

The 15% off coupon doesn't appear to have stayed on after both $5 off coupons, but I'm glad I could use a $5 for each item.

[dlinke01]

3 Women

Just since some have been commenting on films here and there on this board, I thought I would too. I absolutely hated 3 Women.

[SkipKassidy]

Went to my local B&N today, got a membership and I was able to use two $5 coupons when purchasing two Crtierions:

Army of Shadows - $13 plus tax
The Friends of Eddie Coyle - $8.50 plus tax

[Kal Varnsen]

Looks like The Third Man Blu-ray is out of stock again. :down:

[cartman]

Monterey Pop Blu-ray for $17.50

You didn't want the Complete Monterey Pop? Or did you somehow get the Complete for that price?

[ktg]

Scanned thread, may have missed it, but for those contemplating a substantial purchase, BN.com is offering a free $10 gift certificate if you buy $100 in gift cards. The promo is plainly spelled out on the gift card page at BN.com. The deal does not require a coupon code. The gift cards are mailed to you (site says ship in 1-2 days---that should be time enough to receive them before the sale ends. One catch: the $10 GC is emailed to you, but not until Dec. 26th.

Pretty sure none of the usual discounts (AAA, BN membership, BN coupons) will apply to gift card purchases. But, if you use the B&N cashback link at FW when you buy the cards, you do get 8% back on your $100 gift card purchase---so after that and the $10 GC, your net is $118 worth of credit at Barnes & Noble for a cash outlay of $100.

Bing offers an even bigger 12% cashback at B&N, but not on purchases of gift cards. (Not sure, but you might be able to get 12% via Bing if you redeem the giftcards online---YMMV on that).

[DVD Guy ATL]

I have had great experiences at the B&N locations in metro Atlanta. The employees are always friendly, and the folks I dealt with in Buckhead and Roswell are fans of these films themselves.. which is nice.

[Maxflier]

Picked up tonight:

Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou (2 disc)
Wages of Fear (Blu-Ray)
In The Realm Of The Senses (Blu-Ray)

Back for round 3 tomorrow!

[X]

You didn't want the Complete Monterey Pop? Or did you somehow get the Complete for that price?Thanks for pointing that out!

I was wondering why the price was lower than the DVD set, but I was sure the one I had said it was the 2 disc set. Now that I look at it it's only the single disc. So I'll be returning it tomorrow and I'll make sure I get the 15% off this time too.

[Giles]

bought

Howard's End (bluray)
Monsoon Wedding (bluray)

had to order online in store for a copy of 'Wings of Desire' (bluray) - the cashier lady couldn't locate a copy at any of the other DC/VA/MD stores, and it was nice to pay Virginia tax and not DC's since it's a little more

[Giles]

Absolutely ! Just be patient when watch you these.. Playtime is a classic ! Happy viewing.

yes it is, but I'm really kind of shocked how the bluray looks I've watched random scenes and it looks nothing like the 70mm engagement I saw at the AFI Silver, of course 70mm in film form, easily trumps 1080p hidef, but still, Criterion couldn't go all out and do a new transfer from a 65mm source... :sad:

[utopianz14]

I just became a member online, and immediately used the T8X7V7N coupon.

Nikatsu Noir $31.49 - $5 = $26.49
Seventh Seal Blu $17.99
O Brother Where Art Thou CD $10.97 - $5 = $5.97

Subtotal: $50.45
after $5 off $50 coupon: $45.45
after tax: $48.29

I doubt I'd get the 12% Bing cashback because I used a coupon, but I tried it anyway. If I do somehow get it, the total would be around $43.

[LASERMOVIES]

I just became a member online, and immediately used the T8X7V7N coupon.

I doubt I'd get the 12% Bing cashback because I used a coupon, but I tried it anyway. If I do somehow get it, the total would be around $43.

You should get the Bing cashback soon after your order processes. Shouldn't matter if you used a coupon. I've received cashback on 100% of my orders that used coupons at Bing. Latest one was Tuesday from a order placed Saturday.

[brizz]

if there are any Grand Rapids, MI patrons here just thought i'd relate my experience tonight:

At Rivertown crossings there's an older guy who is the only one i've ever seen in the DVD section. He looked at the coupons like they were the strangest thing he'd ever seen, called a manager over, and he acted like he'd never seen them before either. reading the fine print he said "well you're only supposed to use one, but we'll let you use two today as a courtesy" - it was rather uncomfortable standing there while they both looked them over like I was trying to scam them or something...i just said "go to the BN website - they're right there in the in store coupon page"...bottom line is I got Human Condition and Wages of Fear blu for $46 out the door...so if you are heading there, I would only plan on one coupon per visit.

At the Woodland Mall store on 28th st. there was an 18ish kid running the register and he called over his 24ish hot hipster chick manager and she just said "run them as separate transactions...i'm going on break" - and he did three of them for me with no problem...Vengeance is Mine and Heaven Can Wait (xmas for the wife) for $9.01 after tax and Before the Rain for $13.78 - Needless to say i'll be returning to this store a few times since they also carry nearly the entire collection as far as I could tell. Found at least one of every eclipse set and every other box set. :up:

I can see how this is pretty much the most dangerous case of dvd crack I've seen since the late 90s. Criterions for nine bucks? I got a blu ray, 3 discs, and Human condition for the price of Human Condition on Amazon....that's simply insane. And I get paid Friday. I'm going to have to exercise some serious restraint.


Any SW Michigan folks been to the Holland Store? I have a conference this weekend in GR so i'll be there again and will be going through Holland on my way home. Figured I'd hit all three stores to even things out a bit...i'll be returning to the 28th st. store a few times, so no need to over do it, and don't want to wear out my welcome with more than 2 or 3 at a time.

[Mosskeeto]

Tuesday purchases:
Nikkatsu Noir (they had to get it from stockroom, wasn't shelved)
Breathless
The Spy Who Came In From The Cold
Dodes'ka-den

Wednesday's picks:
Pierrot le Fou (BD)
8 1/2
The Hit
Missing

...and I couldn't pass up Universal's 50th Anniversary "Touch Of Evil" boxset.
$26.99 list, had a 30% off sticker, so after all discounts it was $12 + tax OTD. Different managers approved multiple $5 coupon usage but each transaction did require a coupon; they kept them all.
Here in NYC they were frequently replenishing shelves from stockroom and I was told they're getting new stock regularly.

[brizz]

They've been saying it should last two weeks, which would have it end at 3am on 11/24. That's how they did the sale last time, anyway.

Gomorrah is the last title I'm really gunning for as well, so I'm really hoping it all works out. This is exactly how I ordered Repulsion during the last sale, purchasing it between 12:00 and 3:00 am for the discounted price. I saw somebody saying they ordered it mid-sale for the sale price, but I distinctly remembering waiting on pins and needles to see if the price would drop in time to order it.

This month's newsletter actually mentioned this and specifically stated the 11/24 releases would NOT be part of the sale:

BARNES & NOBLE 50% OFF SALE

Starting November 10, all Criterion Collection titles will be 50% off the list price at Barnes & Noble, both in stores and online. This special promotion encompasses all titles and will run until November 24. (NOTE: Titles on preorder with street dates after 11/23 are not eligible for the discount.)


was REALLY hoping to get Golden Age of Television...but I guess i can just wait 4-6 months for it :)

[Giles]

This month's newsletter actually mentioned this and specifically stated the 11/24 releases would NOT be part of the sale:



merde!

[for_reels]

OK I think I'm done (I hope).

1st Order (In Store)

Third Man (BD)
Howard's End (BD)
Monterey Pop Festival (BD)


2nd Order (In Store)

Chunking Express (BD)
400 Blows (BD)
Kagemusha (BD)


3rd Order (Online)

Monsoon Wedding (BD)


4th Order (Online)

Playtime (BD)
Pierrot Le Fou (BD)
Repulsion (BD)

5th Order (In Store)

Wings of Desire (BD)

OK, the 1st step is admitting you have a problem. :helpme:

11 shiny new Criterion blu's. I think I now have more on my shelf than my local B&N. :)

[MBoyd]

According to email from BN this morning, Wings of Desire Blu and Lady Vanishes are both delayed for shipping 1-5 business days.

[Superdaddy]

Order #1 (placed yesterday morning, shipping today, may receive tomorrow if it comes from a not-too-faraway warehouse):

BRD Trilogy Box
Third Man

for $53 and change shipped. Used AAA 10% discount stacked with $5 off $50 non-member coupon. Saw that some people had trouble logging in for the AAA discount yesterday, but it worked fine for me on the first try.

I see there are new account coupons out there that offer 20% off one item, which would be nice to get, but I don't know if I want to start up another account right now. I've got three running already from the last sale. Could drop my per-disc average down another $1.50-$2.00...hmmmm...

Anyway, less than $9 per disc for a 4-disc and 2-disc ain't bad at all.

Plotting a possible second order now.

[JackBurton]

Picked up Wings of Desire BD for $15.95 shipped. Used Visa link & 20% off new member code. Pretty great deal w/ minimal effort!

[Sondheim]

Well, I've made several different orders using the different coupons and have ended up with the following for a little under $375:

Rossellini's History Films
Nikkatsu Noir
Korda set
Cassavetes set
The Human Condition
Bottle Rocket (Blu-ray)
Howards End (Blu-ray)
In the Realm of the Senses (Blu-ray)
Wings of Desire (Blu-ray)
Europa
Z
Empire of Passion
Simon of the Desert
Il Generale Della Rovere
Made in USA
An Autumn Afternoon
Dodes'ka-den
The Taking of Power by Louis XIV
2 or 3 Things I Know About Her

And I think that's about it for this sale. I might pick up the Fassbinder box, and try to use a few of the $5-off coupons on a few Blu-ray discs in store, but other than that...

[Kory]

if there are any Grand Rapids, MI patrons here just thought i'd relate my experience tonight:

At Rivertown crossings there's an older guy who is the only one i've ever seen in the DVD section. He looked at the coupons like they were the strangest thing he'd ever seen, called a manager over, and he acted like he'd never seen them before either. reading the fine print he said "well you're only supposed to use one, but we'll let you use two today as a courtesy" - it was rather uncomfortable standing there while they both looked them over like I was trying to scam them or something...i just said "go to the BN website - they're right there in the in store coupon page"...bottom line is I got Human Condition and Wages of Fear blu for $46 out the door...so if you are heading there, I would only plan on one coupon per visit.

At the Woodland Mall store on 28th st. there was an 18ish kid running the register and he called over his 24ish hot hipster chick manager and she just said "run them as separate transactions...i'm going on break" - and he did three of them for me with no problem...Vengeance is Mine and Heaven Can Wait (xmas for the wife) for $9.01 after tax and Before the Rain for $13.78 - Needless to say i'll be returning to this store a few times since they also carry nearly the entire collection as far as I could tell. Found at least one of every eclipse set and every other box set. :up:

I can see how this is pretty much the most dangerous case of dvd crack I've seen since the late 90s. Criterions for nine bucks? I got a blu ray, 3 discs, and Human condition for the price of Human Condition on Amazon....that's simply insane. And I get paid Friday. I'm going to have to exercise some serious restraint.


Any SW Michigan folks been to the Holland Store? I have a conference this weekend in GR so i'll be there again and will be going through Holland on my way home. Figured I'd hit all three stores to even things out a bit...i'll be returning to the 28th st. store a few times, so no need to over do it, and don't want to wear out my welcome with more than 2 or 3 at a time.

Oh you bastard. I was at Rivertown last night and couldn't find "The Human Condition"! Ugh. lol.

I did pick up five others though:

- Homicide
- Science Is Fiction (not sure if I'm going to keep this one)
- The Last Days of Disco
- The Seventh Seal (Blu-ray)
- Monsoon Wedding (Blu-ray)

Each of those was $13.xx including tax.

Also ordered "The Third Man" (Blu-ray) from BN.com for $15.xx. Hoping it comes in the plastic case, so it matches the other two I picked up, also in plastic cases.

Still interested in trying to find the Cassavetes set, as well as The Human Condition maybe.

[Sweet Baby James]

Oh you bastard. I was at Rivertown last night and couldn't find "The Human Condition"! Ugh. lol.


Go to www.bn.com and choose the pick-up option at the store that you're going to. They will hold it for 3 days and you don't pay for it online. You pay at the store, so you can still use those $5 off coupons. I currently have 4 titles awaiting me at the Westport store.

[MoviePage]

Just since some have been commenting on films here and there on this board, I thought I would too. I absolutely hated 3 Women.

I absolutely loved it and can't recommend it enough. :shrug:

[Dining Dead]

Online orders are shipped incredibly fast! I ordered my Cassavettes set (for a cool $44.99) at around 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday and got it at 12:30 p.m. today. That's crazy considering post offices were closed yesterday for Veteran's Day.

By the way, has anyone come acoss Metropolitan in store? I couldn't find it in mine.

Also, to those who have seen Monsoon Wedding: what is the tone like of this movie? Are there a ton of subtitles? The reason I ask is because I was thinking of buying it for my teenage sister as a way to introduce her to good movies.

[Kory]

Go to www.bn.com and choose the pick-up option at the store that you're going to. They will hold it for 3 days and you don't pay for it online. You pay at the store, so you can still use those $5 off coupons. I currently have 4 titles awaiting me at the Westport store.

Thanks for the heads up. I'm visiting my girlfriend from Thursday to Sunday and she has to work Saturday so I looked at the Barnes & Noble by her and they had The Human Condition and the Cassavetes set both, so I had them hold both for me. Pretty cool feature.

[BSTNFAN]

I got Monsoon Wedding, Kagemusha, Pierrot le fou and Wings of Desire for $15.93 each with 3 day expedited shipping absolutely free. Being a non-member, i couldn't have asked for more.

Tips:
1. Use military URL - http://www.bn.com/military. When prompted later choose "Personal use". This will take 10% off and give you free 3 day expedited shipping
2. Create a brand new account. This is a pain but the coupon in next step requires it.
3. Enter coupon - F4B9F7R . Gives you 20%. Order 1 title per order for maximum benefit.

Enjoy :banana:

Does the 10% military discount stack with 10% off for being a member?

[LASERMOVIES]

Does the 10% military discount stack with 10% off for being a member?

The military.com bookstore discount is only 6% off on DVDs, and does not stack with a members discount. If you have a B&N membership the 10% members discount would apply along with the free shipping offer. However It does currently say it is 10% on the web page but that is misleading since the offer applies to books and not DVDs.

[WEEDEDOUT]

i cant wait - hitting up 2 stores this evening with a friend. my wish list is becoming quite long.

[Drake]

I just got back from a B&N and the damn lady wouldn't let me use the $5 off on each DVD.The coupon does in fact state the $5 is to be applied after all other discounts so after 50% off and another 10% I don't see how anyone is getting away with this?
What am I and the cashier missing ?

I was lucky that she took the $5 dollar off $50 purchase ...she at first didn't want to do that.

[LASERMOVIES]

I just got back from a B&N and the damn lady wouldn't let me use the $5 off on each DVD.The coupon does in fact state the $5 is to be applied after all other discounts so after 50% off and another 10% I don't see how anyone is getting away with this?
What am I and the cashier missing ?

I was lucky that she took the $5 dollar off $50 purchase ...she at first didn't want to do that.

I suggest reading the fine print of the coupon and how it defines the selling price at the cash register. Evidently the cashier was only reading the first sentence how the $5 off is applied. The selling price is the price at the cash register before taxes and discounts are applied.

[Brent L]

Not only is The Third man no longer in stock once again, they seem to have removed the listing from the search. I still have this just because it was in my cart so I still have the link to it:

http://btobvideo.barnesandnoble.com/search/product.asp?EAN=715515033824&x=27141211

You can't do the in store search for it anymore, and not only that but when you go to the DVD version they don't have the link to the BD version listed there either.

[Drake]

I suggest reading the fine print of the coupon and how it defines the selling price at the cash register. Evidently the cashier was only reading the first sentence how the $5 off is applied. The selling price is the price at the cash register before taxes and discounts are applied.

Yea I see that , still makes no sense to me they should of put that in front of the line before it .
For now on I will stick to ordering online at least I get BING cash back for that.

[sleepyhead55]

I had something similar happen to me the last time during the last criterion sale. I went to a BN and tried to use a$5 coupon on Kicking and Screaming. The cashier wouldn't accept it; so they got the manager I tried to get them to read the entire coupon and apply the discount. But they still wouldn't and they claimed their computer would only accept one discount(the 50%off one), he even tried to convince me I was getting a good deal. I just left and won't be going there again. Luckily there's another bn that accepts that coupon and I have used it more than once. So it definitely is YMMV on the coupon.

[brizz]

Oh you bastard. I was at Rivertown last night and couldn't find "The Human Condition"! Ugh. lol.

I did pick up five others though:

- Homicide
- Science Is Fiction (not sure if I'm going to keep this one)
- The Last Days of Disco
- The Seventh Seal (Blu-ray)
- Monsoon Wedding (Blu-ray)

Each of those was $13.xx including tax.

Also ordered "The Third Man" (Blu-ray) from BN.com for $15.xx. Hoping it comes in the plastic case, so it matches the other two I picked up, also in plastic cases.

Still interested in trying to find the Cassavetes set, as well as The Human Condition maybe.

i put it on hold sunday night :)

did the guy give you any guff about using 5 coupons?

[MoviePage]

Not only is The Third man no longer in stock once again, they seem to have removed the listing from the search. I still have this just because it was in my cart so I still have the link to it:

http://btobvideo.barnesandnoble.com/search/product.asp?EAN=715515033824&x=27141211

You can't do the in store search for it anymore, and not only that but when you go to the DVD version they don't have the link to the BD version listed there either.

I put it in my cart before lunch but didn't complete the order yet (already have the DVD, was debating about the BD and some other items in my order). Now it tells me I need to remove it. :(

[Superdaddy]

Online orders are shipped incredibly fast! I ordered my Cassavettes set (for a cool $44.99) at around 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday and got it at 12:30 p.m. today. That's crazy considering post offices were closed yesterday for Veteran's Day.

Yes, they do come fast. Although the free delivery is supposed to be three business days max, I don't think it ever took the maximum during the last sale. For that one, I had boxes streaming in for a week or so via UPS. My wife thought I was crazy (as she always does when DVD sales roll around lol).

[sauce07]

I just got...
Bottle Rocket
Last Emperor
Third Man

Going out to another store later tonight

[BuckNaked2k]

At Enfield, CT store, Just picked up:

- M
- La Regle du jeu (Rules of the Game)
- Third Man

[=SPECIAL ED] Yaaaaay! got Third Man in hard case....Yaaaaay![\SPECIAL ED]

Took $5 coupons off all three!

[DthRdrX]

I got Monsoon Wedding, Kagemusha, Pierrot le fou and Wings of Desire for $15.93 each with 3 day expedited shipping absolutely free. Being a non-member, i couldn't have asked for more.

Tips:
1. Use military URL - http://www.bn.com/military. When prompted later choose "Personal use". This will take 10% off and give you free 3 day expedited shipping
2. Create a brand new account. This is a pain but the coupon in next step requires it.
3. Enter coupon - F4B9F7R . Gives you 20%. Order 1 title per order for maximum benefit.

Enjoy :banana:


A BIG thank You for posting this info! I didn't have the time yet to figure out which coupons would work out best for non-members, and I really don't want to get a membership right now. I ordered Kagemusha late last night and it has shipped already. I'll probably pick up 5 or 6 more now!

[Perkinsun Dzees]

Not only is The Third man no longer in stock once again, they seem to have removed the listing from the search. I still have this just because it was in my cart so I still have the link to it:

http://btobvideo.barnesandnoble.com/search/product.asp?EAN=715515033824&x=27141211

You can't do the in store search for it anymore, and not only that but when you go to the DVD version they don't have the link to the BD version listed there either.

If you change your search criteria to "All Products" in the search pulldown menu (instead of Movies and TV) and type in "Thrid Man Criterion", the Blu Ray listing will still show up. You can't order it, of course, but it is handy if you want to check for availability of store inventory.

I've noticed before that B&N will remove an OOP DVD/Blu Ray title from the "Movie and TV" search, but it still shows up if you search for it in "All Products".

[Richard Malloy]

Any quick tips on creating a brand new account?

[BuckNaked2k]

Any quick tips on creating a brand new account?Quick tips? The whole procedure is quick. You just need an alternate e-mail address.

:shrug:

[NoirFan]

I just got back from a B&N and the damn lady wouldn't let me use the $5 off on each DVD.

Which Boston store did you go to?

[goosh]

Glad I stopped in to my local B&N yesterday. I wasn't aware they were having the Criterion blow out again. Picked up The Human Condition, Kagemusha (Blu), and The Third Man (Blu). Sweet!

[digitalmanAZ]

Awesome! Thanks OP and others.

Picked up The Third Man, Seven Samurai, Ikiru and Brazil (3 disc).

[dx23]

I searched through the thread and haven't seen the $5 off coupon to use at B&N in-store (not online). Can someone point me to where that coupon is?

[Sweet Baby James]

I searched through the thread and haven't seen the $5 off coupon to use at B&N in-store (not online). Can someone point me to where that coupon is?

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/email/nav.asp?r=1&PID=31811

[dx23]

Thanks!

[BuckNaked2k]

I currently have 4 titles awaiting me at the Westport store.SBJ - How did you make out at the Westport store? I am heading there tomorrow evening.

Did they have a good selection of in-stock Criterions?

Did they give you any grief about using multiple $5 coupons?

Thanks.

[gryffinmaster]

Anyone else seeing the new clear keepcase version of Rules of the Game? Hadn't seen them until my recent trip out to B&N. :up:

[BuckNaked2k]

Anyone else seeing the new clear keepcase version of Rules of the Game? Hadn't seen them until my recent trip out to B&N. :up:Yea, I picked one up today. What did it look like previously?

[zombeaner]

I am jealous of everyone with their accommodating cashiers, since I haven't one. I'm having to place a bunch of orders online. Unless someone knows of a coupon-friendly BN in Dallas.

[gryffinmaster]

Yea, I picked one up today. What did it look like previously?

It was formerly in a digipack (image below from a user on Amazon):

http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/5f/c8/cc3481b0c8a02f76a0bea110.L.jpg

[Sweet Baby James]

SBJ - How did you make out at the Westport store? I am heading there tomorrow evening.

Did they have a good selection of in-stock Criterions?

Did they give you any grief about using multiple $5 coupons?

Thanks.

I couldn't make it there today. I'll be heading down there tomorrow afternoon with the hope that they'll take 4 of the $5 coupons on a single transaction and let me toss in the $5 off of $50 as the capper.:fc:

[BuckNaked2k]

It was formerly in a digipack (image below from a user on Amazon):Oh, I see....kind of like Seven Samurai or Amarcord.

This film was actually a blind buy for me. I read the back cover and pulled the trigger. Pretty easy to roll the dice at $13 per...not so much at $40.

[BuckNaked2k]

I couldn't make it there today. I'll be heading down there tomorrow afternoon with the hope that they'll take 4 of the $5 coupons on a single transaction and let me toss in the $5 off of $50 as the capper.:fc:Yea, I'm headin' there about that time m'self.

I'm happy with $5 off each movie. Separate transactions can usually sway most cashiers. The extra $5 off $50 takes some stones. :)

[MBoyd]

Oh, I see....kind of like Seven Samurai or Amarcord.

This film was actually a blind buy for me. I read the back cover and pulled the trigger. Pretty easy to roll the dice at $13 per...not so much at $40.

It's a classic. You made a good choice. Good double feature with Gosford Park. Didn't know about the new packaging for that one either. I did see new packaging for Short Cuts sans the novel. Wonder what other running changes Criterion has made.

[VicVega]

I absolutely hate inconsistent practices within the same store regarding using multiple coupons. On Monday I bought Mamma Roma and Bicycle Thieves using two coupons. The employee was super nice, took both coupons without question. I was happy. Go back there today and a different dude gives me shit about using two coupons for Amarcord and The Lady Vanishes. I try and play dumb, asking "Oh will two coupons not scan?", to which he replies "No they will. I just can't accept two coupons". I felt like asking him the hours he will be working for the next week. I just don't see the problem in taking two coupons, it's not like the difference is coming out of your paycheck, buddy.

[Sweet Baby James]

Yea, I'm headin' there about that time m'self.

I'm happy with $5 off each movie. Separate transactions can usually sway most cashiers. The extra $5 off $50 takes some stones. :)
I'll have to make sure that I arrive ahead of you. When you try to use multiple coupons, they'll deny you because some mofo just cleaned them out an hour ago with a stack full of coupons.:D

[BuckNaked2k]

I'll have to make sure that I arrive ahead of you. When you try to use multiple coupons, they'll deny you because some mofo just cleaned them out an hour ago with a stack full of coupons.:DHey, you said you only had your eye on 4 titles???

[Sweet Baby James]

Hey, you said you only had your eye on 4 titles???

But there's a new 25% off coupon posted in the coupons thread that is making me reconsider my strategy.

[BuckNaked2k]

It's a classic. You made a good choice. Good double feature with Gosford Park. Didn't know about the new packaging for that one either....Thanks, looking forward to popping it in. I'd appreciate any additional recommendations from you or anyone else:

http://bucknaked.dvdaf.com/owned/criterion-collection

Thanks!

[Trevor]

I wouldn't be upset at any employee refusing to honor a coupon. They're just doing their job, and technically, few, if any, of us really qualify for the coupons.

That said, if B&N really wanted to limit multiple uses, it would be insanely easy to do so. Pretty much every other chain/site has their system allow one use per person. Heck, B&N's own website only allows one use. So they must make a small profit even at $13 per Criterion, and by inaction want all the sales.

Again, if they denied me every time I wouldn't be upset. But I'll try the coupons every time I drive by one of their stores.

[BuckNaked2k]

But there's a new 25% off coupon posted in the coupons thread that is making me reconsider my strategy.Meeeeeeh, that might make sense on the more expensive titles like box sets, but the $5 coupon is better for the $40 titles.

[Slave2Blu]

I wouldn't be upset at any employee refusing to honor a coupon. They're just doing their job, and technically, few, if any, of us really qualify for the coupons.

That said, if B&N really wanted to limit multiple uses, it would be insanely easy to do so. Pretty much every other chain/site has their system allow one use per person. Heck, B&N's own website only allows one use. So they must make a small profit even at $13 per Criterion, and by inaction want all the sales.

Again, if they denied me every time I wouldn't be upset. But I'll try the coupons every time I drive by one of their stores.

Agreed, why rock the boat? We should consider ourselves lucky to be able to use the coupon more than one time. There are lots of things they could implement that would prevent this great deal. We know the terms, they are printed on the coupon.

[Sweet Baby James]

Meeeeeeh, that might make sense on the more expensive titles like box sets, but the $5 coupon is better for the $40 titles.

I was thinking about grabbing the Nikkatsu Noir set. Plus, it's good to have the 25% off coupon on hand if they try to limit you to just one $5 off coupon usage.

[BuckNaked2k]

I was thinking about grabbing the Nikkatsu Noir set. Plus, it's good to have the 25% off coupon on hand if they try to limit you to just one $5 off coupon usage.True, but I'll probably use that 25er on a non-Criterion Blu-ray.

Not familiar with NN set....any good?

[Lipid]

I am considering buy the membership online tonight to buy some items, then heading to the store tomorrow to buy some more. Does anyone know if there is a delay with buying it online? I know if you purchase the membership in store that it can take up to 3 days before it's usable online, is this the same if you buy it online then try to use it in the store?

[Slave2Blu]

There may be a slight delay online but I don't think it's more than 24 hours. Once you get the email with your member number you can print that and bring it to the store with you.

[Maxflier]

Only picked up one title tonight, The Leopard.
Gonna try to hit some different stores this weekend.

[jrsl76]

Thanks so much for the military website suggestion. Used it and the coupon. As a non member, I got:

Nikkatsu Noir: $28.88 (w/Cali tax)
The First Films Of Samuel Fuller: $18.56 (w/Cali tax)

There is so, so much I want, but I will most likely go back for The Friends Of Eddie Coyle and The Last Days Of Disco.

[Chadm]

When you're using the in store 5 dollar coupon, how are people going about using it multiple times? Do the employees usually just scan through all the dvd's with the 5 dollar coupon without saying anything or do you say something specific?

Also, do we know of a confirmed end date for the sale yet?

Thanks.

[MBoyd]

Thanks, looking forward to popping it in. I'd appreciate any additional recommendations from you or anyone else:

http://bucknaked.dvdaf.com/owned/criterion-collection

Thanks!

How about another Renoir? Grand Illusion is essential. And you could finish of of the Antoine Doinel series with the Truffaut boxset. Bicycle Thieves and Umberto D are two essentials of Italian cinema.

And that Rebel Samurai sixties swordplay set is just cool and fun.

You have a good collection started. I probably only have half of the selections you have.

[Trevor]

It ends on the 24th, and the new releases of that day are not included.

[WEEDEDOUT]

made out pretty well in store:

400 Blows
Vengeance is Mine
Wise Blood
Brazil
Rules of the Game

for under $55

cashier was pretty cool about it however did not want to scan the $5 off $50 because he thought me and my friend were "getting away with enough"

[MBoyd]

Well I may attempt that new 25% off in store coupon today and see what happens. Just placed another order though for Wages blu, and I never got around to upgrading Charade or Beauty and The Beast so this seemed like a good opportunity.

[Sweet Baby James]

Not familiar with NN set....any good?
I haven't seen any of the films in the set. However, I like Japanese films and I love noir. Based on the reviews that I have read and the extremely low sale price, I'm more than willing to take the plunge.

[rhodysteve311]

I've gone twice so far, no problems in using multiple coupons (only used 3 per day.)

Tuesday:

The Last Temptation of Christ
Stranger Than Paradise
Dazed and Confused

Wednesday:

The Ice Storm
The Hit
M

May go back one more time (not exactly sure what else I want) but so far getting 6 Criterions for under $79 is incredible.

[jdpatri]

Got stonewalled at the South Hills (Pittsburgh) BN.

At first I was going to get 4 individual discs and the Makavejev Eclipse, but thought better about it and only went up with two discs, figuring I didn't want to turn into that guy if I got denied. The clerk spent about five minutes reading the fine print - seriously - and then said I could only use it once. Period. She even specified one per account. I was like, "nah, you got that wrong cuz I'll be back tomorrow!" Or what I really said which was "okay, thank you. Just these two." I'll go back tomorrow morning, get the Makavejev and call it a sale, me thinks. Though I do still want Monsoon Wedding in Blu.

I got the two I really wanted anyway. Z and Last Days of Disco. I can finally ditch the Disco VHS tape.

Maybe the teenagers will be working tomorrow. I love it when the teenagers work.

[BamaDan]

Confirmed use of the 25% off in store. Picked up Rohmer's Six Moral Tales for $36 and some change out the door. I think the cashier (who has seen way too much of me lately) was relieved to get a new coupon, but stunned that I was taking their big ticket item for 65% regular price. I've only had them give me grief once on a coupon and it wasn't that they didn't want to take it, just that the cashier didn't know how to do it. For the most part, they're pretty cool about it, but I only try one movie at a time.

[skapooj]

I thought I was done with this sale, but this new 25% off coupon will most likely lead me to the purchase of the Cassavetes set (for $38 before tax) and Seven Samurai (for $13 before tax) on separate trips. Is this sale over yet? My girlfriend has had it haha.

[Count_Zero]

So far this week I've grabbed:

BLU-RAY:

Chungking Express
Howards End
Kagemusha
The Man Who Fell to Earth
Pierrot Le Fou
Play Time
Wings of Desire

DVD:

Brazil
Nikkatsu Noir
Onibaba
Vampyr

And, with that, I do believe I'm about tapped out... :)

[dlinke01]

Is this new 25% off coupon just for members. On the coupon itself I can't find anything that says it.

[VicVega]

Wow, I officially have a problem. Between two B&N stores and having a friend go in after me to make purchases to avoid problems with multiple coupon uses, I picked up:

Band of Outsiders
The Ice Storm
Mon Oncle Antoine
Amarcord
High and Low
The Rules of the Game
The Battle of Algiers
Mamma Roma
Le Cercle Rouge
Ran (OOP, yeah!)
Bicycle Thieves

[FM]

I went in person to use both the member and non-member 25% coupons - got Complete Monterey Pop for $28 and change, and Post-War Kurosawa for $25 and change. I'm making the whole family go to a different location with me tonight.

[MBoyd]

I used the 25% off on The Human Condition. $29 and change after tax.

EDIT: My first BN.cm order of Trafic just arrived.

[Sweet Baby James]

Yea, I'm headin' there about that time m'self.

I'm happy with $5 off each movie. Separate transactions can usually sway most cashiers. The extra $5 off $50 takes some stones. :)

I just got back from the Westport store. A couple of nice oldtimers were working the section. They wouldn't ring up the four together, so the $5 off of $50 plan went out the door. However, they had no problem doing it one at a time for $13 each. The Blu-ray selection was lacking, but they had a reasonable supply of SDs.

[NoirFan]

Got a different cashier this time, she only let me use one $5 coupon. Hopefully she'll be off tomorrow!

[Trevor]

I probably mentioned this last sale, but it's interesting how many of us bargain hounds, who refuse to pay more than $5 for a DVD, will gladly pay almost triple that for a Criterion.

I think they're easily worth it, giving the amount of excellence Criterion puts into their releases, coupled with their customer service, and, for me, the collectibility aspect of them.

[gryffinmaster]

Received my BN.com order today containing Wings of Desire on Blu-ray and the Nikkatsu Noir Eclipse set. :up::up:

[sumdeus]

made out pretty well in store:

400 Blows
Vengeance is Mine
Wise Blood
Brazil
Rules of the Game

for under $55

cashier was pretty cool about it however did not want to scan the $5 off $50 because he thought me and my friend were "getting away with enough"

That's funny because the cashier said the same thing to me and would only let me buy one. You didn't happen to shop at the one in Newington, NH?

[WEEDEDOUT]

No this was Cherry Hill, NJ

[BuckNaked2k]

I just got back from the Westport store. A couple of nice oldtimers were working the section. They wouldn't ring up the four together, so the $5 off of $50 plan went out the door. However, they had no problem doing it one at a time for $13 each. The Blu-ray selection was lacking, but they had a reasonable supply of SDs.I was just there about an hour ago myself. The tall guy with the Swedish accent told the other guy one coupon per customer. He then got busy, and I think the other guy misunderstood him, as he rang me up at one per.

Picked up Naked City, Kagemusha, and Third Man. Also picked up non-Criterion Blu-ray with 25% coupon.

Planning on heading back tomorrow with more coupons and see if there is anything else that strikes my fancy.

What did you score?

[BuckNaked2k]

How about another Renoir? Grand Illusion is essential. And you could finish of of the Antoine Doinel series with the Truffaut boxset. Bicycle Thieves and Umberto D are two essentials of Italian cinema.

And that Rebel Samurai sixties swordplay set is just cool and fun.

You have a good collection started. I probably only have half of the selections you have.Yes, I definitely want Grand Illusion, but it's been OOS at the stores I have visited so far.

I heard that the rest of Antoine Doinel doesn't measure up to Les Quatre Cent Coups, so I'm not sure about those.

I'll have to check out Bicycle Theives and see if it's for me.

Are you familiar with Friends of Eddie Coyle? I almost bought that one earlier.

[Lipid]

For those of you who want a DVD or Blu-ray that is sold out. Ask them if they can place an order for you at the store. You pay on the spot, but they mail it to your house. In doing so, you will be able to use the $5 off coupon. Granted you need to get over $25 total to get free shipping, but if there's a book or something else you want, this is one way around it.

[biglou114]

I heard that the rest of Antoine Doinel doesn't measure up to Les Quatre Cent Coups, so I'm not sure about those.


The rest of the series isn't as naturalistic as the first but all are more than worthy. I feel that Love on the Run is possibly the greatest conclusion to a series I've ever seen. The box also includes Antione and Colette which is worth the price of the box alone.