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

[doctorthodt]

Starting on November 10, Barnes and Noble will be running their 50% off Criterion promotion for 2 weeks, according to multiple B&N employees.

Sale will occur online and in-store, but you can get them cheaper in-store than you can online if you are a B&N member. Here's how:

The list price for most Criterion DVD's and Blu-Rays is $40
The 50% off sale drops them to $20
Your 10% membership discount drops them to $18
And finally, this $5 coupon drops them to $13:

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(thanks to LASERMOVIES)

(If the list price is $30, the 50% sale/10% member discount/$5 coupon will drop the price to $8.50)
The coupon can be used multiple times as long as your local B&N employees aren't sticks in the mud.

Remember, IT PAYS TO BE A B&N MEMBER, especially during this sale.
Not only that, but if you want to purchase a membership and just use it during this sale, you can get a full refund for your membership within the first month.

Happy hunting!

[gryffinmaster]

Oh great, exactly what I need -- another round of this. -ohbfrank- I'm a frugal guy for the most part, but this sale was absolute hell on my wallet a few months ago.

[Justinmilkman87]

Awesome, thanks for the heads up. Sucks you can only use the coupon for one DVD/Blu-ray though, hopefully you can just keep printing them out and each trip use it again haha.

I will be getting a membership soon, cannot pass up this deal. Criterion's, here I come!

[alfonsosoriano]

I gotta try and stay away. Maybe grab one or two titles I'm dying to have, that's it. Hahah...

[doctorthodt]

Awesome, thanks for the heads up. Sucks you can only use the coupon for one DVD/Blu-ray though, hopefully you can just keep printing them out and each trip use it again haha.


That's what a lot of people, myself included, did last time. I must have used that coupon about 12 times during the last Criterion sale.

[Justinmilkman87]

That's what a lot of people, myself included, did last time. I must have used that coupon about 12 times during the last Criterion sale.

Nice. Looks like I will be doing the same. I cannot believe these Crits are going to be so cheap. Think Christmas time will bring a BOGO for Criterion's?

[Mike UFC]

Well, that'll make a dent on my Criterion Collection wishlist. Thanks for the heads up, OP!

[biglou114]

Money is much tighter this time around, but I shall be picking up Breathless and The Golden Age of Television. I'll think about others if something else takes my fancy.

[RequiemX]

Oh my. This will be dangerous to my bank account.

[sleepyhead55]

Yesss! I'll probably pick up Homicide and maybe Wings of Desire or Metropolitan. Too bad they moved back the Release date for A Christmas Tale.

[Sweet Baby James]

And I was just about to pull the trigger on Monsoon Wedding Blu-ray. Thanks for the heads-up.:)

[asianxcore]

DOH!!

Thanks OP!

[JoeySeven]

Thanks Op.
Might drop a bill or 2.

[Sondheim]

And I'm actually going to have some money this time around.

Ugh.

[filmsoncon]

Damn thing expires two days before "Gommorah" and "The Golden Age of Television" drop.

Oh well. I'll grab "Homicide" and "Z".

[zombeaner]

Holy crap. I wonder if they'll still have stock of The Third Man by then...

[gryffinmaster]

Holy crap. I wonder if they'll still have stock of The Third Man by then...

Considering its $35 right now, I'd suspect so. :lol:

[jiggyblau]

So, will Amazon match again? Thanks for the heads up on this sale.

[zombeaner]

Considering its $35 right now, I'd suspect so. :lol:

The Blu ray is cheaper though, strangely. I placed an order with Amazon for it anyway. If BN still has it, I may order one for future consideration....

[gryffinmaster]

The Blu ray is cheaper though, strangely. I placed an order with Amazon for it anyway. If BN still has it, I may order one for future consideration....

You're right. I was assuming it was at that price since a lot of the $40 Criterion DVDs were $35, but they're all sitting at $31.99 right now.

[BuckNaked2k]

Last Days of Disco for me!

[GenPion]

No!!! My money!!! :(

I'm only going to get Monsoon Wedding, Pierre Le Fou, and Kagemusha (all on Blu-ray) if I can help myself.

[Pizza]

I just told the bad news to my wallet. Since it was Criterions, it understood.
Thanks OP.

[gglass4269]

No!!! My money!!! :(

I'm only going to get Monsoon Wedding, Pierre Le Fou, and Kagemusha (all on Blu-ray) if I can help myself.

Quit kidding yourself man =) you know you're gonna get at least like 20 more titles. I remember the last sale you were always like, "but i need just one more..." you're addicted my friend, but that's def the pot calling the kettle black.

[Sweet Baby James]

My definites-

Playtime Blu
Kagemusha Blu
Monsoon Wedding Blu
Howards End Blu
Wings of Desire Blu
Pierrot Le Fou Blu
Made in USA
Hit
Friends of Eddie Coyle
Last Days of Disco
Z

I guess that it's about time to get that membership.:)

[MBoyd]

Hmmm . . . I could use a few of those. Playtime and Wings Of Desire certainly. OK, I'm in.

[TheySentYou]

time to knock out some pricey selections:

Pigs, Pimps, and Prostitutes
The Human Condition
Carl Theodor Dreyer

hopefully that AAA member discount still works too!

[manicsounds]

My last shipment of Criterions from their last sale never shipped to me....
which included The Seventh Seal and Repulsion DVDs.

I guess now I can upgrade and get the BDs of them from the next sale.

[doctorthodt]

If you guys intend to buy Wings of Desire and/or Howard's End, you might want to reserve copies at your local store soon. Stores usually only get 1 or 2 copies at a time, and employees tend to snatch them up during these sales.

[Chadm]

I fear for my wallets safety.

[Al_Tahoe]

Paging Trevor...

[Dr. Mantle]

Good news about the sale.

Too bad it ends two days before Gomorrah come out.

[jackson walker]

My definites-

Playtime Blu
Kagemusha Blu
Monsoon Wedding Blu
Howards End Blu
Wings of Desire Blu
Pierrot Le Fou Blu
Made in USA
Hit
Friends of Eddie Coyle
Last Days of Disco
Z

I guess that it's about time to get that membership.:)

Yes. "Z" for me as well.

[GenPion]

Quit kidding yourself man =) you know you're gonna get at least like 20 more titles. I remember the last sale you were always like, "but i need just one more..." you're addicted my friend, but that's def the pot calling the kettle black.

While I appreciate the comment, greatly in fact, I won't be able to afford that many Criterion's since I'm helping to buy a car this week and will have to spend everything I have financially saved... so I will be paycheck to paycheck for at least a while (meaning I won't be able to spend that much on movies PERIOD). I think I can afford the three I mentioned, but anything else would be pushing my luck at the moment unfortunately. I may grab the Nikkatsu Noir eclipse set too if I can't help myself. That's my limit this time. It'll actually be great if I can get all of those.

And as a side comment, this sale is arriving not that long after the first one. I'm still watching a lot of those Criterions! I honestly doubt I would order as much even if my finances were different.

[SomethingMore]

Son of a...

There's too many that I want to order. I can't remember of B&N ships to Canada, and how expensive it is... but it still beats the prices here, I'm sure.

[WEEDEDOUT]

!!!!

[Trevor]

Oh great, exactly what I need -- another round of this. -ohbfrank- I'm a frugal guy for the most part, but this sale was absolute hell on my wallet a few months ago.

Same here. I think I spent over a grand last time. Must resist....

[MoviePage]

No!!! My money!!! :(

:up:

[zombeaner]

I "only" spent about $300 last time, I think I got most of what I wanted, that being said, it will be a struggle keeping my wallet closed.

[beer me]

A $39.99 Criterion would drop to $19.99. Wouldn't the coupon (which says $5 off $20) be non-usable since it's a penny less?

[jjcool]

And as a side comment, this sale is arriving not that long after the first one. I'm still watching a lot of those Criterions! I honestly doubt I would order as much even if my finances were different.

I just found the cache of titles I got during the last sale. All still sealed. I am way behind on my dvd watching, and the new television season isnt helping any. Nor is the new sale going to help any.

[zombeaner]

A $39.99 Criterion would drop to $19.99. Wouldn't the coupon (which says $5 off $20) be non-usable since it's a penny less?

They tend to be more lenient with that in-store. But it would certainly not qualify online.

[doctorthodt]

A $39.99 Criterion would drop to $19.99. Wouldn't the coupon (which says $5 off $20) be non-usable since it's a penny less?

No. Read the fine print of the coupon. It's $5 off an item that's $20+ before all discounts are applied.

[pgm]

Help!! When I go to the site, only a very limited number of titles show up as 50 % off, nearly none of the Criterion titles indicated above. Has anyone else had this problem? If so, how does one negotiate to the legitimate titles?

Thanks in advance for any help.

[Kory]

11/10, yo. 11/10.

[doctorthodt]

Help!! When I go to the site, only a very limited number of titles show up as 50 % off, nearly none of the Criterion titles indicated above. Has anyone else had this problem? If so, how does one negotiate to the legitimate titles?

Thanks in advance for any help.

I don't know how you missed the fact that this sale doesn't begin until November 10, but yeah....the sale doesn't begin until November 10.

[Classic Films]

Is November 24 the last day of the sale or the first day after the sale? Golden Age of TV comes out on the 24th. At $50 MSR, I would love to get this for under $20 with the coupon and extra 10% off for members.

[doctorthodt]

If it runs exactly 2 weeks then it should end on the 23rd, which is extremely unfortunate considering Gomorrah and the Golden Age of TV come out on the 24th.

[beer me]

No. Read the fine print of the coupon. It's $5 off an item that's $20+ before all discounts are applied.

That's awesome!:banana:

[Sweet Baby James]

They tend to be more lenient with that in-store. But it would certainly not qualify online.

Doesn't matter. It's an in-store only coupon.

[biglou114]

Is November 24 the last day of the sale or the first day after the sale? Golden Age of TV comes out on the 24th. At $50 MSR, I would love to get this for under $20 with the coupon and extra 10% off for members.

Well if this is true you have two options. A)Pre-order it online. B)Pre-order it in-store and have it shipped to home. (This way you pay on the day you order, thus making it eligible for the sale)

[JiM T]

What are the details of the membership again?

Not that I'll have the cash for all of it, but there are several titles I'd love to pick up:

Repulsion blu
Chungking Express blu
Bottle Rocket blu
Last Year at Marienbad blu
Pierrot Le Fou blu
Robinson Crusoe on Mars
My Dinner with Andre

Thanks!

[thedeputy04]

Anyone have any experience with getting a refund if you cancel your membership within the first month.

[skapooj]

Anyone have any experience with getting a refund if you cancel your membership within the first month.

Unfortunately, I cancelled mine 2 days ago before I heard of this sale because I was very unimpressed with the coupons and other "deals" they had. I was 28 days in so I called the number, clicked a few numbers on my phone, talked to a CS rep, told them I didn't feel it was worth it for me considering my buying practices and told them I wanted to cancel. She asked my name and address and walked me through some sort of paperwork they have to do and that was it. 5 minutes total.

They havn't credited my account for the $25 yet, but Im not too worried about it yet.

[doctorthodt]

What are the details of the membership again?

$25 a year. There is an option to have it not automatically renew every year, so it can be a 1-time thing if you just want to keep it for a year.

The membership gives you 10% off pretty much everything they sell (including already-discounted items) other than electronics, and you get access to member-only coupons that are always available (such as the $5 coupon in the op).

For the most part, B&N is not very good for DVD/Blu-Ray deals. However, they always have a different sale running, and those sales always contain a few amazing deals. My membership has paid for itself at least a dozen times over with all the money I have saved on Criterions and various other Blu-Rays. For example, they were just running a 50% off select Blu-Ray/DVD sale where, after the member discount and $5 coupon, a few dozen different Blu-Rays came out to $6-8 each. I picked up Dogma for $8, The Universe season 1-2 for about $10 less than Amazon, and The Shield seasons 6-7 for about $20 less than Amazon.

It's definitely worthwhile to keep your membership for the sales that pop up every now and again. Look at it this way - if you buy 4 Criterions at $13 each (after member discount and member coupon), the membership will have paid for itself.

[Lipid]

Anyone have any experience with getting a refund if you cancel your membership within the first month.

I joined up just to take advantage of this sale the last time around. I went to two stores, the first never heard of a 30-day trial. Not the cashier nor the manager (!!!). I had to point out to her on the sign up it states it there and on the website. Unfortunately I needed the receipt, which I did not have on me at the time since I figured they'd still have it on their computer, stores like Best Buy you do not need a receipt if you bought it with a credit card and it shows up on their computer.

I moved and relocated that same day. It worked without any questions at all. The cashier never heard of it, asked the manager if they had a trial, he said yes and did his thing, printed out the receipt showing the refund and I kicked my heals out the door.

[cine]

Starting on November 10, Barnes and Noble will be running their 50% off Criterion promotion for 2 weeks, according to multiple B&N employees.

Sale will occur online and in-store, but you can get them cheaper in-store than you can online if you are a B&N member.
...

It 's worth noting that during the last sale some stores I visited only put some selected titles on sales, so YMMV.

[cine]

Well if this is true you have two options. A)Pre-order it online. B)Pre-order it in-store and have it shipped to home. (This way you pay on the day you order, thus making it eligible for the sale)
During the last sale pre-ordered titles (e.g., The Human Condition) did not qualify for the 50% off.

[Trevor]

It 's worth noting that during the last sale some stores I visited only put some selected titles on sales, so YMMV.

At the multiple stores I visited, only some of the Criterions had the 50% off stickers, but every Criterion rang up at 50% off.

[Herzog4Life]

Man I bought so many last time and am going to buy so many this time too...some absolute musts this time around:
Pierrot le Fou blu-ray
Homicide
M. Hulot's Holiday
Essential Arthouse 4
Wings of Desire blu-ray
Eclipse Series: Makavejev
Eclipse Series: Shepitko

[Trevor]

"The list price for most Criterion DVD's and Blu-Rays is $40
The 50% off sale drops them to $20
Your 10% membership discount drops them to $18
And finally, this $5 coupon drops them to $13:"

Does it matter what order they do the discounts in? After the 10% membership discount the disc is $18 but the coupon states it's for a minimum of a $20 purchase.

As stated a few posts above yours, the $20 minimum is before any discounts.

Fwiw, I bought all (3 or 4 iirc) of their $20 releases last sale for $4 each.

[doctorthodt]

"The list price for most Criterion DVD's and Blu-Rays is $40
The 50% off sale drops them to $20
Your 10% membership discount drops them to $18
And finally, this $5 coupon drops them to $13:"

Does it matter what order they do the discounts in? After the 10% membership discount the disc is $18 but the coupon states it's for a minimum of a $20 purchase.

:gah:
It's going to get annoying having to explain this dozens of times. Just read the thread, man.

By the way:

The Third Man Blu-Ray is now out of stock on Amazon, which means it's gonna start rapidly disappearing everywhere else now. I wouldn't hold out hope that you'll still be able to find it at B&N by the time the Criterion sale rolls around, so snag it now while you still can.

[Tim Tucker]

Time to update my Criterion list again.

The way I like to work this sale is to buy DVDs in cardboard packaging in the store, and order the one in keepcases online.

I wonder is there is a list somewhere of which titles are in digipacks?

[jewellrunner]

So I signed up as a B&N member the last time they had this sale and have cancelled it since. Will I qualify to sign up for it again and still get out within 30 days?

[Trevor]

So I signed up as a B&N member the last time they had this sale and have cancelled it since. Will I qualify to sign up for it again and still get out within 30 days?

I would imagine, but you may end up on 'a list' and not be accepted next time you apply.

Not sure my conscious would really allow that...

[sleepyhead55]

Time to update my Criterion list again.

The way I like to work this sale is to buy DVDs in cardboard packaging in the store, and order the one in keepcases online.

I wonder is there is a list somewhere of which titles are in digipacks?

Digipacks (at least from my experience, most of these are bd):

Third Man (BD)
The Last Metro (BD)
Last Year in Marienbad (BD)
Chungking Express (BD)
Bottle Rocket (BD)

Feel free to add to the list as I'm sure I missed some.

[longtimelurker]

Son of a...

There's too many that I want to order. I can't remember of B&N ships to Canada, and how expensive it is... but it still beats the prices here, I'm sure.

Last time I picked up

Complete Monterey Pop
The Blob
M
The Third Man

and paid 11.95 shipping to Canada - They even split the order up according to availability and didn't charge extra

[Gobear]

Oy, my aching wallet! Still, I'll be able to buy the Mizoguchi box and the Nikkatsu Noir box, which was released just after the last B&N sale, and Salesman, which I could not find in stores or online during the last sale.

[Sessa17]

Damn it! :doh: My Wings of Desire Blu-Ray just shipped before I could cancel it.

[dlinke01]

Do you need to have a membership to get this deal?

[Trevor]

Do you need to have a membership to get this deal?

No, everyone gets 50% off.

But members get an extra 10% off (the discounted price, so really only an extra 5%), and get more coupons, like the shown $5 one.

[dlinke01]

No, everyone gets 50% off.

But members get an extra 10% off (the discounted price, so really only an extra 5%), and get more coupons, like the shown $5 one.

Thanks. I thought so, but got confused. So, when will BN actually announce the sale?

[doctorthodt]

Thanks. I thought so, but got confused. So, when will BN actually announce the sale?

Probably when it starts? I dunno, they're not really in the habit of "announcing" sales until they actually occur. It's definitely happening though.

[jrsl76]

Nikkatsu Noir, you are mine.

Possibly The First Films Of Samuel Fuller, The Friends Of Eddie Coyle and The Last Days Of Disco too.

[newginafets]

Yay my friend is getting 4 Criterion DVDs for my birthday! I'm so excited. lol

[X]

Yay my friend is getting 4 Criterion DVDs for my birthday! I'm so excited. lolI hope I don't burst any bubbles here, but it's even better when you get 4 Criterion DVDs for your birthday.

[Maxflier]

Nikkatsu Noir, you are mine.




And mine!
This sale can't start soon enough. I was so pissed I missed out on the last one.

[JckRbbitSlim]

Damnit. This again?! Barnes and Noble, you sly devil.

[IamLegend]

so should wait to get a membeship when sale starts?

[Justinmilkman87]

so should wait to get a membeship when sale starts?

This is what I am doing. Can't wait for this sale!

[strangetramp]

ima buy criterions so hard

[newginafets]

I hope I don't burst any bubbles here, but it's even better when you get 4 Criterion DVDs for your birthday.

i know huh? So i will get 8 Criterion DVDs.. Hmmmm

[VicVega]

This is what I am doing. Can't wait for this sale!

Somebody feel free to correct me, but if you want to use that $5 off coupon in conjunction with the 50% off, the coupon states that "This coupon may be used once in any B&N retail store with a music/DVD department for each new, valid and current B&N Membership purchased between August 24, 2009 and October 28, 2009.

So doesn't that mean if you were to get a membership, say, today you wouldn't be able to use this coupon when the Criterions go on sale?

[Trevor]

So doesn't that mean if you were to get a membership, say, today you wouldn't be able to use this coupon when the Criterions go on sale?
Technically, yes. But everything involving any transaction anywhere is YMMV of course.

[doctorthodt]

Somebody feel free to correct me, but if you want to use that $5 off coupon in conjunction with the 50% off, the coupon states that "This coupon may be used once in any B&N retail store with a music/DVD department for each new, valid and current B&N Membership purchased between August 24, 2009 and October 28, 2009.

So doesn't that mean if you were to get a membership, say, today you wouldn't be able to use this coupon when the Criterions go on sale?

I have had my membership for going on 2 years now and have never once been rejected in the dozens of times I have used those coupons at multiple different stores. Employees either don't notice or don't care about that stipulation in the coupon. I'm pretty sure their computers don't show your membership join date, which is why they always accept the coupons. Their computer automatically accepts them no matter when you joined.

[biglou114]

I'm pretty sure their computers don't show your membership join date, which is why they always accept the coupons.

Umm, actually they do. If we just accept the coupon in this situation (at my store at least) is because the customer complains too much and the manager tells us to.

[Sweet Baby James]

Umm, actually they do. If we just accept the coupon in this situation (at my store at least) is because the customer complains too much and the manager tells us to.
You're a wet blanket!-wink-

[doctorthodt]

Umm, actually they do. If we just accept the coupon in this situation (at my store at least) is because the customer complains too much and the manager tells us to.

Oh, interesting. Well nobody has ever said anything to me about my membership join date when I use the coupons, so I'm assuming most employees, unlike you apparently, just don't care.

[Superdaddy]

Oh brother...this sale killed me in the summer, now it's coming back! I wonder if there will be a DD sale overlapping with this one, as happened last time. I ended up spending virtually nothing at DD's last sale. B&N got all my money.

[BigSue]

I'm not going to say what I'm going to buy because I don't want to get BuckNaked2K angry that I grabbed the last one like the last Criterion sale :dance:

[Sweet Baby James]

I'm not going to say what I'm going to buy because I don't want to get BuckNaked2K angry that I grabbed the last one like the last Criterion sale :dance:

Just stay away from the Milford store. That's SBJ turf!

[BigSue]

Just stay away from the Milford store. That's SBJ turf!

As a light blue Impreza drives slowly across the Milford B&N parking lot, SBJ is seized by a sense of impending doom...

[BuckNaked2k]

I'm not going to say what I'm going to buy because I don't want to get BuckNaked2K angry that I grabbed the last one like the last Criterion sale :dance:

I checked Canton, they have 2 copies of Last Days of Disco....one for each of us!

Just stay away from the Milford store. That's SBJ turf!Done. That leaves me with Farmington & WH if Big Sue scoops me in Canton!

[Sweet Baby James]

^

Well, I also have the Westport store. They generally have a good supply of Criterions to cater to the yuppies.:)

[Maxflier]

Sale will occur online and in-store, but you can get them cheaper in-store than you can online if you are a B&N member. Here's how:

The list price for most Criterion DVD's and Blu-Rays is $40
The 50% off sale drops them to $20
Your 10% membership discount drops them to $18
And finally, this $5 coupon drops them to $13:



There are many Criterions at B&N with stickers saying members get an extra 10% off. Will that extra 10% come into play as well or is it negated by the discs being on sale?
Maybe Trevor can answer this. I know he is quite proficient at getting the price rediculously low, in fact I think the store ends up owing him money when all is said and done.

[doctorthodt]

There are many Criterions at B&N with stickers saying members get an extra 10% off. Will that extra 10% come into play as well or is it negated by the discs being on sale?
Maybe Trevor can answer this. I know he is quite proficient at getting the price rediculously low, in fact I think the store ends up owing him money when all is said and done.

I accounted for the 10% member discount in the post you quoted :confused:

[Lipid]

So I signed up as a B&N member the last time they had this sale and have cancelled it since. Will I qualify to sign up for it again and still get out within 30 days?

hahah i'm seriously contemplating this too. Maybe I'll use a different credit card or not use my full name. For example write in "matt" instead of "matthew"

[doctorthodt]

Here's a thought if you want to lock in The Third Man at the $13 price but you're afraid it will be OOS by the time the sale rolls around:

Go out and buy it now. Barnes and Noble has a 14-day return policy on DVD/Blu-Ray provided the product is unopened and you have the receipt. I just picked up a copy for $29.17 out the door. All I have to do is return on the 10th and get $16 back.

[Maxflier]

I accounted for the 10% member discount in the post you quoted :confused:

I'm not talking about the member discount. There are stickers for some (most?) titles that give you an extra 10% off on top of your 10% off member discount.

[doctorthodt]

I'm not talking about the member discount. There are stickers for some (most?) titles that give you an extra 10% off on top of your 10% off member discount.

Criterion Blu-Rays are normally 10% off to everyone, and members get an additional 10%.

Obviously that first 10% is negated during the sale by the fact that they are 50% off...duh.

[Maxflier]

Criterion Blu-Rays are normally 10% off to everyone, and members get an additional 10%.

Obviously that first 10% is negated during the sale by the fact that they are 50% off...duh.


[Artie Lange]Sorrrry! I didn't KNOW that.[/Artie Lange] No need to be a dick about it.
I'm sure the saavy people could argue their way into that extra 10% anyways.

[doctorthodt]

Sowwy :)

[PopcornTreeCt]

Glad I saw this now.

The Human Condition
Homicide
That Hamilton Woman
Monsoon Wedding Blu
Wings of Desire Blu
Z

[mikelowry]

Gotta have The Human Condition, Homicide and Pierot Le Fou. Are pre orders eligible? Rosselini's War Trilogy looks very good!

[doctorthodt]

Gotta have The Human Condition, Homicide and Pierot Le Fou. Are pre orders eligible? Rosselini's War Trilogy looks very good!

If only :(

[Justinmilkman87]

This sale can't get here quick enough, I am ready to get some Blu Criterion.

My wallet is going to be dead as Dillinger before 2010 though haha.

[brizz]

Human Condition is $79.95 correct? so it would be

50% off = $40
10% member discount = $36
$5 coupon = $31

Is that correct?

[TheySentYou]

yep. smokin' deal!

[MBoyd]

So pretty much you just buy one at a time to be able to use the coupon right?

[Trevor]

So pretty much you just buy one at a time to be able to use the coupon right?

I think it'd be safer to have the discount card in hand before the sale. Reading the fine print would obviusly exclude you from using a coupon if buying a membership on the spot.

[doctorthodt]

So pretty much you just buy one at a time to be able to use the coupon right?

Usually, though I've had some friendly employees let me use it more than once in the same visit.

[MBoyd]

Went in and got my membership this morning. Scoped out the blu-rays and they had one copy of each except Third Man which I have. Not as big a Criterion DVD selection as say Fry's but there were a couple of titles I might get.

[BuckNaked2k]

Usually, though I've had some friendly employees let me use it more than once in the same visit.Me too. Just be reasonable about it, and try 2-3 at a time. Don't walk up with 9 and expect them to honor them all.

[Giles]

somehow missed this announcement - gonna have to send back my copy of 'Howard's End' when it comes in the mail from Amazon today.

[jiggawhat]

Went in and got my membership this morning. Scoped out the blu-rays and they had one copy of each except Third Man which I have. Not as big a Criterion DVD selection as say Fry's but there were a couple of titles I might get.

I'm thinking they got cleaned out during the last sale. The couple stores I've gone to I don't see much of a selection anymore.

[gryffinmaster]

somehow missed this announcement - gonna have to send back my copy of 'Howard's End' when it comes in the mail from Amazon today.

Tecehnically, I still don't think it's been "announced", yet I don't think the previous one was either.

Already have a short list of must-have stuff to snag next week -- Wings of Desire, Z, Nikkatsu Noir, and hopefully the copies of Contempt and The Third Man Blu-ray that are still looming around at a local store. Possibly more, of course.

[jjcool]

^

Well, I also have the Westport store. They generally have a good supply of Criterions to cater to the yuppies.:)

Just stay out of stamford, and no one will get hurt.

[bluetoast]

Holy crap this will be a great way for me to round out my Kurosawa collection and get the rest of the BDs. Time to start planning.

[brizz]

I have had my membership for going on 2 years now and have never once been rejected in the dozens of times I have used those coupons at multiple different stores. Employees either don't notice or don't care about that stipulation in the coupon. I'm pretty sure their computers don't show your membership join date, which is why they always accept the coupons. Their computer automatically accepts them no matter when you joined.

do you tend to buy one disc with the $5 off at one store...go to another, repeat, come back and do it again the next day kind of thing? or have you been able to buy one w/ the coupon...go look around, get another CSR and buy another?

There are two probably 20 minutes apart, and i'm just trying to gauge how I should work this since I will only have 2 or 3 opportunities to visit them (they are two hours from my house, but I will be in town for a conference next weekend). I went in tonight and got my membership, since I intend on getting Human Condition and hopefully a couple of other boxes to maximize the value for that. heck, three of them would get my $25 back and then some.

One thing I did notice is they did not have a single eclipse box, which was very disappointing...hopefully the other store will...and if necessary, there is another about a half hour away on the way home. But do they as a rule tend to not carry them? The counter clerk said they had the Rosselinni History Films on order...but that was it. (it's one I want though, so Huzzah!)


Sorry for the rambling, just trying to get a feeling for how this goes with the coupons and whether it's fully straight up fine or if a little surreptitious finagling is required. It would be lovely if I could go in with four coupons and the clerk just did 4 separate transactions for me :)

[brizz]

oh, and I saw a copy of Ran and Contempt at the store I was in tonight...if anyone is in need of either and have not been able to find one, let me know...i'd be happy to work a trade if you wanted to pick up one of my wishlist titles...esp. if your stores carry eclipse sets.

[doctorthodt]

The regular B&N policy for holding an item for you is 3 business days. So if you were to reserve something you want to buy during the sale, you can do so now, and they will hold it for you until Tuesday when the sale begins.

You can check the stock of your local stores online and reserve whatever items you want to purchase for the sale starting today!

[JiM T]

The regular B&N policy for holding an item for you is 3 business days. So if you were to reserve something you want to buy during the sale, you can do so now, and they will hold it for you until Tuesday when the sale begins.

You can check the stock of your local stores online and reserve whatever items you want to purchase for the sale starting today!

I went in to purchase my membership, and to test this theory. I was told that it was 3 days, as opposed to three "business days". I'm thinking this may be a case of six of one, a half dozen of the other, since B&N is open on Saturday & Sunday, thus making those days business days for them.

That said, I threw a few blu-rays on hold, including a "Third Man" disc. I suspect the dude at the music desk knew what I was up to, but was happy to play along.

[doctorthodt]

I went in to purchase my membership, and to test this theory. I was told that it was 3 days, as opposed to three "business days". I'm thinking this may be a case of six of one, a half dozen of the other, since B&N is open on Saturday & Sunday, thus making those days business days for them.

That said, I threw a few blu-rays on hold, including a "Third Man" disc. I suspect the dude at the music desk knew what I was up to, but was happy to play along.

B&N.com says 3 business days when you reserve an item there :shrug:

[brizz]

B&N.com says 3 business days when you reserve an item there :shrug:

right...and saturday and sunday are business days for them. i suspect you should wait till sunday to be sure.

[dlinke01]

I called and they said they hold things for 3 days. So today is the 6th, they would hold it through the 9th. They put them back on the shelves on the 10th.

[Brent L]

My membership ends on November 30, 2009. That is perfect timing! :lol:

[LASERMOVIES]

Ran across this today on the B&N web site about the Criterion sale. Look for the sale to unofficially begin maybe as early as Monday afternoon at B&N.com. They often start sales a little early. Also I remember hearing about some stores marking down Criterions to 50% as early as Sunday during the last sale.

50% Off Criterion DVD Sale:
This offer ends November 24, 2009 at 2:59 am while supplies last. Save 50% Off list price on Criterion Collection DVDs and Blu-ray discs. Simply look for the "50% Off Criterion DVDs & Blu-rays - Shop Now" icon on select DVDs online at Barnes & Noble.com.

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

This offer is not redeemable for cash, cash equivalents, Gift Cards or online Gift Certificates and is not valid on past purchases or purchases made from third parties accessible from the www.bn.com web site (e.g., used books, PC and video games, etc.). This offer is subject to change or discontinuation without notice; we will, however, honor properly placed orders with valid methods of payment placed prior to such change or discontinuation. Barnes & Noble.com is not responsible for typographical or pictorial errors. This offer is also valid at Barnes & Noble retail bookstores with a Music/DVD Department. Please visit your local Barnes & Noble retail store for details of that offer. This offer is not valid in any Barnes & Noble College bookstore.

[Brent L]

I may just buy a few on the website instead of bothering with the hassle I put up with in store last time. I may just try that once and that's it, and buy the rest online.

I forget - coupons can be used along with the sale online, correct? If so, any tips on which code to use to get the most of of this online?

[doctorthodt]

Hmm. Gomorrah comes out on Nov 24. If the sale ends at 3am then we should be able to order Gomorrah online at the sale price during that 3 hour window.

[doctorthodt]

I may just buy a few on the website instead of bothering with the hassle I put up with in store last time. I may just try that once and that's it, and buy the rest online.

I forget - coupons can be used along with the sale online, correct? If so, any tips on which code to use to get the most of of this online?

According to Laser's B&N thread, there aren't any % off coupons that can be used right now. So basically you'll just be getting the 50% off plus your 10% discount if you're a member. Yet another reason why it's worth going to the store for this deal :D

[Sweet Baby James]

Hmm. Gomorrah comes out on Nov 24. If the sale ends at 3am then we should be able to order Gomorrah online at the sale price during that 3 hour window.
That's how I got Repulsion during the last sale.

[LASERMOVIES]

According to Laser's B&N thread, there aren't any % off coupons that can be used right now. So basically you'll just be getting the 50% off plus your 10% discount if you're a member. Yet another reason why it's worth going to the store for this deal :D

There is a 20% online code for first time purchases when creating a new B&N account available. You can use it over and over if you want to create multiple accounts. No membership required.

Also B&N is due for some new 10% and 15% coupons. There is a good chance they may show up Monday and get activated by mid week if they do. There also are two stackable online $5 coupons for members that could work with some titles over $20, or on a $50 order.

If you are a member don't forget free shipping is available on a $10 order until December 25. With the lower free shipping level you could go through Bing.com to earn an extra 12% cashback in addition to a members discount, any coupons, or any rewards you may earn with a credit card. So there are still other options to save extra money online.

[asianxcore]

I was looking through Criterion's catalog on their site and I'm happy to say I only want White Dog and Wings Of Desire (Blu-Ray)

I got way too much from the last sale at B&N.

[tasog37]

Hmm. Gomorrah comes out on Nov 24. If the sale ends at 3am then we should be able to order Gomorrah online at the sale price during that 3 hour window.

Like Sweet Baby James, this is how I picked up the Repulsion BD during the last sale. Gomorrah is the only new Criterion title that I'm really chomping at the bit to get, so it looks like I'll be putting in the last minute order again as well.

Blah. Who am I kidding. I'm totally going to end up spending way too much money in this sale again.

[BuckNaked2k]

That's how I got Repulsion during the last sale.

Like Sweet Baby James, this is how I picked up the Repulsion BD during the last sale. Gomorrah is the only new Criterion title that I'm really chomping at the bit to get, so it looks like I'll be putting in the last minute order again as well.

IIRC, some of the impending releases were available at half-off, well in advance of their respective street dates. I just looked back at my order history and saw that I ordered Repulsion mid-sale.

[Gypo66]

There also are two stackable online $5 coupons for members that could work with some titles over $20, or on a $50 order.

Could you refresh my memory on those stackable $5 online coupons? Thanks

[LASERMOVIES]

Could you refresh my memory on those stackable $5 online coupons? Thanks

All the offers listed on the coupon details are stackable. You can use the coupon to get one or all 5 them that are listed. However the only worthwhile offers are $5 off a CD $10 or more (price is before members discount), $5 off a DVD $20 or more, and $5 off a purchase $50 or more. If you meet the minimum requirements of the coupon and combine all three offers it will deduct $15 off your order. Also if you place the order through Bing.com you can earn an extra 12% off in cashback. However it is important to note that pre-orders are not eligible, and you must have a B&N membership purchased before or between the dates listed on the coupon. The online coupon is also valid on only one purchase for each members account.

[NiCK Crush]

what are the odds Amazon price matches?

[BuckNaked2k]

what are the odds Amazon price matches?They were late to the table last time, offering a small selection of titles at 40% off, IIRC.

[Gypo66]

All the offers listed on the coupon details are stackable. You can use the coupon to get one or all 5 them that are listed. However the only worthwhile offers are $5 off a CD $10 or more (price is before members discount), $5 off a DVD $20 or more, and $5 off a purchase $50 or more. If you meet the minimum requirements of the coupon and combine all three offers it will deduct $15 off your order. Also if you place the order through Bing.com you can earn an extra 12% off in cashback.

Thanks for the info. Can you use the membership stackable coupon deal through the AAA site and get an additional 10% off?

[LASERMOVIES]

Thanks for the info. Can you use the membership stackable coupon deal through the AAA site and get an additional 10% off?

The discounts through web sites like AAA, Visa, and military.com do not stack with a members discount. You would only get the members discount.

[Mosskeeto]

They were late to the table last time, offering a small selection of titles at 40% off, IIRC.
Sorry, but you're wrong.
Their selection was limited but I picked up Hands Over The City and This Sporting Life for $15.99 each on Aug. 4th plus tax (NY) for total of $34.82. The MSRP is $39.95 each.

[dino88]

Yeah, Amazon had a pretty good selection all at 60% off (not 40)--plus no tax for most of us :).

[Demonmoon68]

Went into B&N today to put my movies on hold and the manager called for me and they said i can pre order whatever i like at the 50 percent off as long as i pay for the entire preorder right there and then, even if it comes out after the sale ends. I dont think this is going to be standard everywhere but it was nice to find some cool employees.

[BuckNaked2k]

Sorry, but you're wrong.
Their selection was limited but I picked up Hands Over The City and This Sporting Life for $15.99 each on Aug. 4th plus tax (NY) for total of $34.82. The MSRP is $39.95 each.So be it.

Not a bad deal, but still not quite as good as the 10% member discount and $5 coupon stacked on 50%. I was getting $40 titles for $13 + tax.

[dlinke01]

Went into B&N today to put my movies on hold and the manager called for me and they said i can pre order whatever i like at the 50 percent off as long as i pay for the entire preorder right there and then, even if it comes out after the sale ends. I dont think this is going to be standard everywhere but it was nice to find some cool employees.

Crazy. I hope they will do that at the store near me. I doubt they will, but I would love to get Che and Paris, Texas for 50% off.

[Sweet Baby James]

Crazy. I hope they will do that at the store near me. I doubt they will, but I would love to get Che and Paris, Texas for 50% off.
Considering that they just had the same sale a couple of months ago, I feel reasonably confident that they will have the same sale again when those movies are released.

[BuckNaked2k]

Considering that they just had the same sale a couple of months ago, I feel reasonably confident that they will have the same sale again when those movies are released.I am really surprised they are having this sale again so soon. I figured it would be an annual event, maybe.

This really reestablishes the pain threshold for Criterions.

[RequiemX]

I am really surprised they are having this sale again so soon. I figured it would be an annual event, maybe.

This really reestablishes the pain threshold for Criterions.

Who knows. I thought Deep Discount would do another B1G1 Criterion sale, but they haven't. Was waiting for that one, actually, when the first BN Criterion sale hit before.

[drh4]

Also if you place the order through Bing.com you can earn an extra 12% off in cashback.
Laser, I gather bing worked out for you last go around in the end? I never did get paid for bn.com coupon orders.

[g]

Its really a good idea to use a different cash back service. Bing does all they can to not pay on this deal.

[LASERMOVIES]

Laser, I gather bing worked out for you last go around in the end? I never did get paid for bn.com coupon orders.

I got 100% of the cashback from Bing I initially didn't receive on my B&N purchases after I contacted customer service about it. All the orders used coupons. Did you ever try contacting customer service?

[mrmooseesq]

I went by my closest B&N yesterday and the lady in the electronics department agreed to keep two on hold for until close of business Tuesday. They did not have much in Blu Rays for Criterion but to my surprise they did have The Third Man so I put that and The Last Emperor on hold. I already have the Third Man on Blu but it's my Dad's favorite movie and he's late to the Blu Ray upgrade so I'll hang onto it until he gets a Blu Ray and then give him it as a present.

[doctorthodt]

LASER, if you're still reading this thread, don't most B&N promos usually start on Monday?

[Spunkymonkey]

Is there a link we can follow to get the 20% coupon for new accounts? Would this stack with the AAA discount of 10%?

[LASERMOVIES]

LASER, if you're still reading this thread, don't most B&N promos usually start on Monday?

Usually they seem to officially start the sales Tuesday but a lot of times they start them unofficially Monday. I would look for the Criterion sale to start tomorrow afternoon.

Is there a link we can follow to get the 20% coupon for new accounts? Would this stack with the AAA discount of 10%?

Check here in the B&N coupon thread. There are actually two 20% coupons but I think you can only use one per new account. I would imagine it would stack with the AAA 10% discount if you made your first purchase through the link.

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

[Spunkymonkey]

Check here in the B&N coupon thread. There are actually two 20% coupons but I think you can only use one per new account. I would imagine it would stack with the AAA 10% discount if you made your first purchase through the link.

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

Thanks for the reply. Seems like if you have AAA this is a great option.

[LASERMOVIES]

Thanks for the reply. Seems like if you have AAA this is a great option.

It is as long as your order qualifies for free shipping. Otherwise Visa and military.com are better alternatives since they offer free shipping with no minimum purchase even though they have a lower discount. A shipping charge will quickly eat up a lot of your savings at AAA.

[dlinke01]

Anyone check a store today and see if the sale's on yet?

[doctorthodt]

I called about an hour ago and the guy I know who works there told me it for sure wouldn't start until tomorrow.

[BuddhaWake]

it seems like is on, online as things are showing at 50% for me.

[asianxcore]

it seems like is on, online as things are showing at 50% for me.

Definitely looks like it has started. Though it's worth mentioning that none of the Blu-Ray's are showing up as 50% right now. Maybe it'll change tomorrow.

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

[doctorthodt]

Iiiinteresting. I'm gonna run down the street to the store and investigate.

[sleepyhead55]

Strange, most of the blurays aren't marked as 50% off yet except for Wings of Desire.

[doctorthodt]

Just got back. Still not live in-store, so it probably won't be til tomorrow. One thing I did notice though is that they seriously beefed up their stock. A few days ago they only had about 1 copy per title, and now they have at least 3.

[doctorthodt]

I just called customer service and was told that the reason the sale is already effective online is because any orders placed now won't be processed until tomorrow anyway. So there you have it. Order now if you're impatient, or wait until tomorrow to get an extra $5 off per title.

[Gobear]

I spent way more on their summer Criterion sale than I did with the DD sale, and given DD's playing shenanigans with their cockamamie 40% MSRP, I will be giving B&N my hard-earned $$ this time around as well.

OTOH, seeing that I spent around $300 on Criterions last time, I will limit myself to getting the Nikkatsu Noir and Mizoguchi boxes plus Wings of Desire.

[BuddhaWake]

I spent way more on their summer Criterion sale than I did with the DD sale, and given DD's playing shenanigans with their cockamamie 40% MSRP, I will be giving B&N my hard-earned $$ this time around as well.

OTOH, seeing that I spent around $300 on Criterions last time, I will limit myself to getting the Nikkatsu Noir and Mizoguchi boxes plus Wings of Desire.

I think this is what I'll do but Z instead of wings of desire for the time being. now, what is the best way to go about it for non-members? I thought about getting a memership but I rarely buy from b&n so it doesn't seem like the best option.

[doctorthodt]

I think this is what I'll do but Z instead of wings of desire for the time being. now, what is the best way to go about it for non-members? I thought about getting a memership but I rarely buy from b&n so it doesn't seem like the best option.

Membership is refundable within 30 days ;)

[skapooj]

Just put in my first order on B&N.com using the new member coupons. Ordered Ingmar Bergman Four Masterworks and Dazed and Confused. The pricing seems a bit weird looking at the order description post-purchase. Im not sure what coupons were attributed to what, but the prices are listed after discounts are applied

Ingmar Bergman Four Masterworks: $36.54

Dazed and Confused: $16.44

Sales Tax: $3.58

Total: $56.56

Ill be using that in-store coupon tomorrow as well but they don't have the masterworks near me.

[cgray]

Is there anyway to know whether the blu-rays will come in new or old packaging? I ordered a copy of The Third Man from them recently and it was old packaging.

[Spunkymonkey]

I wonder when they are going to update the prices for the Blu-rays. Do you think that this time it is only 50% DVD versions?

[gryffinmaster]

I wonder when they are going to update the prices for the Blu-rays. Do you think that this time it is only 50% DVD versions?

I don't believe so. This image appears next to the DVDs already on-sale:

http://images.barnesandnoble.com/pImages/video/icons/sale_icon_criterion_dvds.gif

They very well may change that image tomorrow, but that's what's up there currently.

[zombeaner]

Most current DVDs show a discount, but the Blu rays aren't so lucky yet.

[Spunkymonkey]

I don't believe so. This image appears next to the DVDs already on-sale:

http://images.barnesandnoble.com/pImages/video/icons/sale_icon_criterion_dvds.gif

They very well may change that image tomorrow, but that's what's up there currently.

Ah good point, site is probably just late on updating.

Can anyone give any input into Pierrot Le Fou and Wages of Fear? I've heard good things but I'm not sure. Pierrot Le Fou would be my first foray into Jean-Luc Godard but I've always been a fan of french new wave films.

[RequiemX]

Ah good point, site is probably just late on updating.

Can anyone give any input into Pierrot Le Fou and Wages of Fear? I've heard good things but I'm not sure. Pierrot Le Fou would be my first foray into Jean-Luc Godard but I've always been a fan of french new wave films.

I'll be honest:

I was all set to love Pierrot le Fou, but had to eject it after 30 minutes because it was just plain unwatchable. I've sat though all sorts of hard-to-watch films, including Battlefield Earth and even Godard's own Made in USA. But this one...just not entertaining.

I know I will be flamed for this on this board, but thought I'd let it out.

[dlinke01]

Ah good point, site is probably just late on updating.

Can anyone give any input into Pierrot Le Fou and Wages of Fear? I've heard good things but I'm not sure. Pierrot Le Fou would be my first foray into Jean-Luc Godard but I've always been a fan of french new wave films.

Wages of Fear is an amazing film. I'd say top 3 Criterions ever. I absolutely love it. It's one of the most thrilling suspense films ever made. Some say The Hurt Locker is intense, well they haven't seen Wages of Fear.

[Spunkymonkey]

I'll be honest:

I was all set to love Pierrot le Fou, but had to eject it after 30 minutes because it was just plain unwatchable. I've sat though all sorts of hard-to-watch films, including Battlefield Earth and even Godard's own Made in USA. But this one...just not entertaining.

I know I will be flamed for this on this board, but thought I'd let it out.

Why did you eject it? Was it just not moving along quick enough? Nothing much happening in the first 30 mins?

Can we throw out suggestions in our posts? I wasn't able to find an "Essential Criterion" thread but I'd love to throw in some suggestions if anyone is just getting into Criterions. I myself have a lot to learn and don't necessarily know which ones are "essential." I will throw in these to the essential list:

The Third Man (OOP but in stock at BN.com)
Seven Samurai
The Seventh Seal
Rashomon
Le Haine
Le Samourai

[dlinke01]

Why did you eject it? Was it just not moving along quick enough? Nothing much happening in the first 30 mins?

Can we throw out suggestions in our posts? I wasn't able to find an "Essential Criterion" thread but I'd love to throw in some suggestions if anyone is just getting into Criterions. I myself have a lot to learn and don't necessarily know which ones are "essential." I will throw in these to the essential list:

The Third Man (OOP but in stock at BN.com)
Seven Samurai
The Seventh Seal
Rashomon
Le Haine
Le Samourai


John Cassavetes Five Films
Mishima
Berlin Alexanderplatz
The Human Condition
Wages of Fear
F for Fake
Wings of Desire
The Battle of Algiers
Army of Shadows
All the Wes Anderson movies

[jkzahn]

Howard's End BLU isn't included

[Chadm]

man, living in Canada is giving me ALL KINDS OF HEADACHES, for this sale.


Blame Canada indeed.

[doctorthodt]

Howard's End BLU isn't included

Sigh. Yes, it is. The sale technically doesn't begin until tomorrow. Be patient.

[beer me]

The Dreyer box set is essential. Also, Bicycle Thief and Au Hasard Balthazar.

[gryffinmaster]

Also, take a gander at the Rialto Pictures boxset:

http://video.barnesandnoble.com/DVD/Criterion-Collection-10-Years-Of-Rialto-Pictures/e/715515032124/?itm=1&USRI=rialto

An utter steal for $75, even if it's just for the films themselves.

[dlinke01]

Also, take a gander at the Rialto Pictures boxset:

http://video.barnesandnoble.com/DVD/Criterion-Collection-10-Years-Of-Rialto-Pictures/e/715515032124/?itm=1&USRI=rialto

An utter steal for $75, even if it's just for the films themselves.

Since The Third Man is now OOP, is this box set going OOP too?

[Spunkymonkey]

Also, take a gander at the Rialto Pictures boxset:

http://video.barnesandnoble.com/DVD/Criterion-Collection-10-Years-Of-Rialto-Pictures/e/715515032124/?itm=1&USRI=rialto

An utter steal for $75, even if it's just for the films themselves.

Wish I didn't have band of outsiders and the third man. I would totally pick this up.

[doctorthodt]

Also, take a gander at the Rialto Pictures boxset:

http://video.barnesandnoble.com/DVD/Criterion-Collection-10-Years-Of-Rialto-Pictures/e/715515032124/?itm=1&USRI=rialto

An utter steal for $75, even if it's just for the films themselves.

$61.09 shipped for me. God damn, how do I say no to that?

[CardiffGiant]

Can anyone give any input into Pierrot Le Fou and Wages of Fear? I've heard good things but I'm not sure. Pierrot Le Fou would be my first foray into Jean-Luc Godard but I've always been a fan of french new wave films.

I think that Wages of Fear has much more universal appeal than Pierrot Le Fou. I love both films, but I could also understand someone not liking Pierrot Le Fou. I think if you don't know anything about Godard (and have never watched his films) then it's difficult to argue for a blind buy. Again, I love both, but it certainly isn't a fit for everyone's tastes.

[RequiemX]

Why did you eject it? Was it just not moving along quick enough? Nothing much happening in the first 30 mins?


It wasn't fun to watch. It wasn't enriching to watch. It didn't even look as good as most Godard films, IMO.

And when Anna Karina started to do the extremely offensive Vietnamese impersonation, I said "Hell no!" and ejected this sad excuse of a film.

I don't want to muck-up this thread with offtopic banter, so I'll leave it at that. PM me if you want more info about the first 30 minutes.

[DVD Guy ATL]

Did anyone else suddenly get a bunch of Criterions in your Amazon gold box today? I wonder if they are trying to hook as many folks as possible ahead of this sale. Hmm...

[snausages]

Does anyone know if the $5 off in-store coupon is different from the online code T8X7V7N $5 off?

I noticed that the T8X7V7N would not apply to anything with the selling price of under $20 (after the 50% Criterion discount). It seems the code does not base off the list price, but off the actual price you are paying.

Will that same scenario occur when using the $5 off in-store coupon when the item is below $20 with the Criterion 50% sale?

Thanks!

[manicsounds]

Wings Of Desire BD $18.05
Nikkatsu Noir Eclipse $31.59
Documentaries Of Louis Malle Eclipse $36.11
The Human Condition $36.11

[Brent L]

Will that same scenario occur when using the $5 off in-store coupon when the item is below $20 with the Criterion 50% sale?

Thanks!

When in store, have them scan the DVD or BD and coupon before they do so for your membership. That's the only way I could get it to work last time.

[LASERMOVIES]

Does anyone know if the $5 off in-store coupon is different from the online code T8X7V7N $5 off?

I noticed that the T8X7V7N would not apply to anything with the selling price of under $20 (after the 50% Criterion discount). It seems the code does not base off the list price, but off the actual price you are paying.

Will that same scenario occur when using the $5 off in-store coupon when the item is below $20 with the Criterion 50% sale?

Thanks!

That's how the coupon is designed to work online. The DVD must have a selling price of $20 or more before a members discount to deduct the $5. Sadly that means the $19.99 titles will not activate the discount because it is a penny short of $20.

However it is an entirely different matter with the store coupons. I never had too many problems getting B&N stores to accept the printable version of the coupon. You should at least be able to use it for the Criterions listing for $39.99, and even possibly $29.99 list before the 50% sale and 10% members discounts.

If you read the fine print on the coupon it mentions a minimum $20 selling price, but defines selling price as the price at the cash register before discounts and taxes are applied. They scan at list before the discounts. So technically you can interpret the list as the selling price.

[doctorthodt]

Does anyone know if the $5 off in-store coupon is different from the online code T8X7V7N $5 off?

I noticed that the T8X7V7N would not apply to anything with the selling price of under $20 (after the 50% Criterion discount). It seems the code does not base off the list price, but off the actual price you are paying.

Will that same scenario occur when using the $5 off in-store coupon when the item is below $20 with the Criterion 50% sale?

Thanks!

I have used the $5 coupon plenty of times in-store for titles that were on sale for $10, because their list price was over $20. So no, you shouldn't have any trouble using it in-store.

[SomethingMore]

well, this sucks...

Of the 8 titles I want on Blu-ray, only one is at 50%. Is it just because they haven't updated the site yet? All the DVDs seem to be at 50%.

:sad:

[NoirFan]

The Dreyer box set is essential.

The films certainly are, though the BFI editions are superior transfer and extras wise.

[BuckNaked2k]

well, this sucks...

Of the 8 titles I want on Blu-ray, only one is at 50%. Is it just because they haven't updated the site yet? All the DVDs seem to be at 50%.

:sad:Repeat after me: The sale doesn't start until tomorrow....

[SomethingMore]

^understood, of course. Just find it odd that the DVDs (and some Blu-rays) are already discounted.

[BuckNaked2k]

^understood, of course. Just find it odd that the DVDs (and some Blu-rays) are already discounted.Yea, that is a little odd. I just wouldn't read too much into it until after the sale has officially kicked off.

IIRC, all in-stock titles were available at 50% off during the last sale.

[Ghostbuster]

Is Z good enough to warrant a blind buy? Are there any popular films that you guys would compare it to? Thanks.

[snausages]

Brent L, LASERMOVIES & doctorthodt Thank you for answering my q regarding the in-store $5 off coupon. I will give it a try tomorrow at my local store. Will let you know how it turns out! :)

[dlinke01]

So, I ordered a couple off the website with the AAA discount. For some reason I got expedited shipping UPS for free.

[Proglodite]

It's Tuesday morning and so far "Wings of Desire" is the only blu-ray that seems to be 50% off....--Peter

[BuckNaked2k]

It's Tuesday morning and so far "Wings of Desire" is the only blu-ray that seems to be 50% off....--PeterI noticed that too.....troubling.

Their banner add reads:

"Indulge your cinematic passions in our 50% Off Criterion Collection sale, including reference-standard editions of landmark films on DVD and Blu-ray. From Grey Gardens to Z, Wings of Desire, The Red Balloon, and many more, the time to save is now!

Includes no reference to "all" titles. This would appear to give them latitude to include only certain, select titles...

I'll be interested to hear actual reports from the field.

[doctorthodt]

I'll be interested to hear actual reports from the field.

I'll be waiting at the front door of B&N when they open in 20 minutes, I'll let you know what happens as soon as I get back :)

[Gypo66]

Just called my local B&N and was assured that everything, blu-rays included, are part of the in-store sale.
Also called the national customer service line about the online BD problem, was kept on hold for 20 minutes, and then got a completely clueless response.

[doctorthodt]

Just returned from B&N and can confirm that ALL IN-STOCK TITLES ARE 50% OFF.

Picked up The Complete Monterey Pop for $26.50 and Howards End / The Third Man on Blu for $13 each. Heading back in a few hours for more :D

[Sweet Baby James]

Just returned from B&N and can confirm that ALL IN-STOCK TITLES ARE 50% OFF.

Picked up The Complete Monterey Pop for $26.50 and Howards End / The Third Man on Blu for $13 each. Heading back in a few hours for more :D

Thanks for the recon. They didn't give you any trouble using three $5 off coupons during one visit?

[doctorthodt]

None at all. In fact I only used 1 coupon, he just scanned it multiple times. The dude at my store is pretty cool - I probably could have used it as many times as I wanted before leaving, but I didn't want to feel like a dick, so I'll just stop in again later.

[Gypo66]

None at all. In fact I only used 1 coupon, he just scanned it multiple times. The dude at my store is pretty cool - I probably could have used it as many times as I wanted before leaving, but I didn't want to feel like a dick, so I'll just stop in again later.

Okay, so would using the coupon to buy 4 BDs be pushing it?

...and as long as I'm right on the edge here, how about trying to also get them to honor that additional $5 off a total order of $50 coupon?

[doctorthodt]

It's worth a try I guess, just don't be surprised if you get shot down.

[MoviePage]

Seems like Downhill Racer is the only pre-order that works with the sale. I guess that means that the sale will go through its release date (11/17) but not through the next week (11/24) when Gomorrah and The Golden Age of Television are released.

Also, I'm not sure whether to be relieved or concerned that I bought so many Criterions during the last sale (and DD's last year) that the only ones I need to buy in this sale are the new releases. :lol:

[MBoyd]

Just got shot down with 6 coupons at the Austin / Sunset Valley location. They wouldn't even let me make multiple separate coupon purchses. Kind of a dick about it. He said they would know if I came back and tried using it again they would know since so few of them work back there.

[Sweet Baby James]

^

Did they at least accept one of them?

[MBoyd]

Yeah I picked up Playtime on Blu.

[Sweet Baby James]

^

Good choice. I have Playtime, Kagemusha and Monsoon Wedding on hold. Hopefully I'll be able to get all three today and not need to make additional trips.:fc:

[MoviePage]

Just got shot down with 6 coupons at the Austin / Sunset Valley location. They wouldn't even let me make multiple separate coupon purchses. Kind of a dick about it. He said they would know if I came back and tried using it again they would know since so few of them work back there.

I'm sure the manager would be interested in knowing that they're forcefully discouraging sales.

[doctorthodt]

I'm sure the manager would be interested in knowing that they're forcefully discouraging sales.

Not really. Technically you're only supposed to be able to use 1 at a time. If they let you use it more than once, kudos, but if not, don't try to argue. They're just enforcing the terms of the coupon. Especially if you try to use 6...what were you thinking?

[Sweet Baby James]

Not really. Technically you're only supposed to be able to use 1 at a time. If they let you use it more than once, kudos, but if not, don't try to argue. They're just enforcing the terms of the coupon. Especially if you try to use 6...what were you thinking?

6 might have been pushing it, but the guy was still a prick for telling him not to come back because we'll recognize you.

[MBoyd]

I thought 6 was reasonable! :lol:

[doctorthodt]

6 might have been pushing it, but the guy was still a prick for telling him not to come back because we'll recognize you.

He didn't say not to come back, he said not to come back and try using the coupon again :p

[jkzahn]

Sigh. Yes, it is. The sale technically doesn't begin until tomorrow. Be patient.

Howard's End BLU-RAY Criterion still is not included, if that will save time from going out there to look for any of you.

[doctorthodt]

Howard's End BLU-RAY Criterion still is not included, if that will save time from going out there to look for any of you.

Every Blu-Ray is included in the sale in-store as of today. They will be online too, they just haven't updated the website yet.

In fact I bought Howards End for $13 this morning.

[indiansbsa]

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?

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[doctorthodt]

Daaaamn, they let you use the coupon 7 times in 1 visit? Nice!!

[MBoyd]

I am just trying one at a time from now on. I stopped at anothe BN and got White Dog for just over $9. I wanted Wings Of Desire but it was $50! is that correct?

I'll stop again tonight when I head north for my class.

Oh he almost wouldn't take the coupon for White Dog until I pointed out the fine print.

[Drake]

I caved and put an order in:

First films of Samuel Fuller
Night and the City
Thieves Highway
The Wages Of Fear

$68.21 with tax, all these on Amazon right now would cost $148.46

Of course I did pay for a membership which brought my total to $93.21 ,but with the extra discounts and coupons they offer I think it's worth it and also the
fact that i will probably skip the Deep Discount sale I will probably head back for a few more before the end of the sale.

[BuddhaWake]

I ordered:
The Human Condition $35.59
Z $17.79
Andrzej Wajda - Three War Films $35.59

total with tax was $95.20

[indiansbsa]

Daaaamn, they let you use the coupon 7 times in 1 visit? Nice!!

I also placed an order for Howard's End, Wings of Desire, and Bottle Rocket and will pick them up when they get in for $13 each as well. I think I'll peak at 10. My wallet's in pain :(

[Adboy151]

They were nicely stocked, but after last time nothing else jumped out at me.

I just picked up Wings of Desire BD for $13.89 including tax.

[Drake]

I went thru Bing to sign into B&N and I just went to my Bing account and it states that there is no pending cash back??...does it take time to appear?

[Spunkymonkey]

I hope they update the BN.com bluray prices.

[Demonmoon68]

Just got back from my store and he let me use the coupon as many times as i wanted but only if after my member discount it was 20 or above and if it wasnt he used a 15 percent member discount instead. it was awesome.

Seventh seal blu
repulsion blu
the year at marienead blu
Mr arakadan
grey gardens special edition
pigs, pimps, prostitutes box set
last metro
science is fiction

all for 125.00 total!!

[duofold]

Damnit...was going to take part in this great deal by first buying a membership today.

Didn't read the fine print of the $5 off coupon - since I bought the membership today (or after 10/28/09), I cannot use the coupon.

Hope another sale/coupon combo comes around soon.

[LASERMOVIES]

I went thru Bing to sign into B&N and I just went to my Bing account and it states that there is no pending cash back??...does it take time to appear?

It can take several days to show up, and usually will not appear until after your order ships. I did an order Saturday at B&N.com and just received the credit to my Bing account today. Also Bing sends emails to let you know when the credit is deposited to your account.

Damnit...was going to take part in this great deal by first buying a membership today.

Didn't read the fine print of the $5 off coupon - since I bought the membership today (or after 10/28/09), I cannot use the coupon.

Hope another sale/coupon combo comes around soon.

Actually there are two different $5 coupons if you check the main page of the B&N coupon thread. Only the older one is posted on the first page of this thread. If you plan to use the printable coupon at a B&N store they probably will let you use both of them.

[bugula]

Think Christmas time will bring a BOGO for Criterion's?

Isn't that what 50% off is? :)

[RequiemX]

Just bought these DVDs online:

Lady Vanishes
Trafic
Eyes Without a Face

Trafic is a Christmas gift for my father-in-law who loves foreign cars and crazy French films. I think he'll like it.

I don't have a membership, but with 10% AAA plus a 20% new member code, the total came to $50 shipped. Would have cost $95 at Amazon. Plus a few tax dollars go to the struggling state of CA with BN.

[indiansbsa]

Damnit...was going to take part in this great deal by first buying a membership today.

Didn't read the fine print of the $5 off coupon - since I bought the membership today (or after 10/28/09), I cannot use the coupon.

Hope another sale/coupon combo comes around soon.

I joined today and had no issues using it.

[sleepyhead55]

Anyone got any opinons on these films--I'm thinking about making a blind buy.

Monsoon Wedding
Howard's End
Z
Bad Timing
Night on Earth

[Proglodite]

Just bought these DVDs online:
I don't have a membership, but with 10% AAA plus a 20% new member code, the total came to $50 shipped. Would have cost $95 at Amazon. Plus a few tax dollars go to the struggling state of CA with BN.

What's the new member code? For the AAA discount, do I need to log in from AAA or is there a place at check-out to have that applied? Is the AAA good in-store as well? --Peter

[brizz]

Got the Rossellini History Films Eclipse set on line for $23.31 shipped :)

I didn't get anything in the last sale because i was broke and the membership is really what made the deals amazing...i got the membership last week in anticipation and in one purchase I added $8 to the savings. 2 or 3 more and it's paid for itself! (and i intend to buy more than that!) If they do this even once more in the next 11 months then it's been well worth it. the people buying a membership just to cancel are fools if you ask me.

[MBoyd]

You need to go get registered at AAA's site then go through one of their links for membership discounts.

I just did this to order Wings Of Desire at a more reasonable price and I guess it doesn't apply on top of the member card 10% discount. Might just return the membership, no reason to have it since I have AAA I guess.

[LASERMOVIES]

You need to go get registered at AAA's site then go through one of their links for membership discounts.

I just did this to order Wings Of Desire at a more reasonable price and I guess it doesn't apply on top of the member card 10% discount. Might just return the membership, no reason to have it since I have AAA I guess.

No AAA's 10% and B&N's 10% membership discounts do not combine. If you have a B&N membership there is really no reason to go through AAA link for the purchase. You could have gone through Bing to get 12% cashback along with the 10% B&N member discount, and or any coupon discount since they all stack. Also if you have a B&N membership there is a larger selection of coupons to choose from since you are able to use both member and non-member coupons that are available.

[clckworang]

Isn't that what 50% off is? :)

Only if you're all right always paying retail price.

[brizz]

Only if you're all right always paying retail price.

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?

[Harold Chasen]

Did the first order - through the Discover card site, which unlike AAA should give 10% back separately from B&N. Wings of Desire, In The Realm of the Senses, The Empire of Passion, and The Last Days of Disco. Will check out the local store later today.

[rkndkn]

I used to be able to use the AAA link in the past, but I notice it has changed now and is a California log-in page. It will not accept my username and password. When I log in at the Hawaii AAA, there is no discount for B&N.

Can someone help me with this? Are others able to use the California AAA link (in first post of B&N coupon thread) even if they don't live in California?


*edit* It finally worked after about 8 log-in attempts through AAA Hawaii. Very glitchy or something.

[Proglodite]

I got the Olivier Shakespeare set online using AAA discount and new member 20% = $31.02 total. I figure I'll wait until they straighten out the online site for Blu-Rays...or just hit a local store tomorrow and see what's left on the shelves. --Peter

[cgray]

In store let me use the coupon twice on one visit: Pierre le Fou (blu) and Human Condition for $47. Pretty great deal.