AE 85% off New Years Sale, 1$ shipping

starman9000 · 12-20-06, 10:13 AM

Not too great but a few gems:

Danger Mouse Seasons 3 & 4 is 7.49
Tomorrow People Set 2 is 14.99
Python's 16 ton megaset is 49.95
Horatio Hornblower 8 disc is 39.95

http://store.aetv.com/html/referer_e...?id=cat1240002

docdoowop · 12-20-06, 10:46 AM

"BATTLEFIELD DETECTIVES" looks great but my green is way too short.

rfduncan · 12-20-06, 11:14 AM

Great prices on those Monty Python Personal Best DVDs -$3.99 apiece!

http://store.aetv.com/html/subject/i...cat=cat1240002

FeelingGreat · 12-20-06, 12:41 PM

are they still doing the %30 off sale if you phone in the orders with 3 items in your cart??

bohemian1 · 12-20-06, 12:44 PM

I missed A&E Network Studios: Romance Classics Collection 1 & 2 DVD Set for $122 last week, now it is $189.

jgorow · 12-20-06, 01:13 PM

"Carry On Laughing" series looks good for 10 bucks

sotra · 12-20-06, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rfduncan

Great prices on those Monty Python Personal Best DVDs -$3.99 apiece!

http://store.aetv.com/html/subject/i...cat=cat1240002

For sure, but only Idle's and Palin's. The others are $9.98 and they don't even list John Cleese's

BlackMontels · 12-20-06, 03:10 PM

You also get a $25 gift certificate for every $100 you spend.

TheJoker · 12-20-06, 03:35 PM

I just joined and wanted to say thank you for all the cheap deals that you guys here have provided for me for the past year (ive been lurking--sorry bout that, now ill be able to post some finds if i find some)

Thanks OP cause im gonna get some stuff.

ESG927 · 12-20-06, 03:56 PM

My husband LOVES "Engineering Disasters." Too bad they never seem to go on sale. Even with $1 shipping I don't feel like paying $25 for one 50minute DVD.

Oh well, I'll keep checking back!

jgorow · 12-20-06, 09:24 PM

why would anyone want to buy the python "personal best" dvds when for 49 bucks you can get every python episode along with the 2 live dvds

thejester · 12-20-06, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackMontels

You also get a $25 gift certificate for every $100 you spend.

+ 10% off if you pay with a Mastercard. If the total is still $100+, then you save on SuperSaver shipping as well - only $1 with this sale, but ever bit helps.

If you spend $150+, your GC is $35. Probably goes to $50 for $200+ like BlackMontels said?

With the 10% off, this sale is tempting!! But, I've already spent WAY TOO much money recently with DDD, Buy.com & DVDPlanet sales.

TheJoker · 12-20-06, 10:15 PM

The Mr. Bean animated sets are down to $10 and some change.

Al_Tahoe · 12-20-06, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ESG927

My husband LOVES "Engineering Disasters."

Me too. Just something about seeing other people die in hideous accidents that makes my life seem a whole lot better.

(j/k)

sotra · 12-21-06, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgorow

why would anyone want to buy the python "personal best" dvds when for 49 bucks you can get every python episode along with the 2 live dvds

True Python fans are completists and there are some special features on those personal best DVDs that can not be found on the boxset. Also if you have one or more favorites amongst the Python members it is nice to have what they themselves consider their best work collected on one DVD.

moklerman · 12-21-06, 07:07 AM

I keep waiting for the Jeeves and Wooster megaset and/or the Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmes sets to drop. Still waiting...

(thanks for the link anyway)

Chris-K · 12-21-06, 08:13 AM

If you can go multi-region, Jeeves and Wooster is selling for GBP17.99, which comes to about $32 after VAT removal, at amazon.co.uk. The complete Brett Holmes in one set (in the US it's in five sets) is about $75.

YMMV, of course.

starman9000 · 12-21-06, 09:21 AM

Kudos to A&E, I made an order for an item that I knew wouldn't ship until after christmas. But today I got an email that it has shipped via 1 day fedex. Thats pretty great for 1$ shipping.

jgorow · 12-21-06, 02:32 PM

I ordered the animated "mr bean" sets, for some reason I feel the cartoon version is funnier than the live action bean

moklerman · 12-22-06, 12:33 AM

Thanks for the tip Chris-K, I really should graduate to some more sophisticated equipment but I just can't seem to get motivated to do it. I know there will be a learning curve, which is bad enough but not enough to stop me, it's the wasted money that goes along with it. I already know that I like the Sherlock stuff from the repeats aired on Biography but can anyone comment on Jeeves? I've enjoyed Hugh Laurie in the few things I've seen him in, but it's basically a blind buy. Haven't read any of the books so I'm hoping that his role will carry it for me. MI-5, House, 101 Dalmations and a minor appearance on Friends were all positives in my book so I think I'll like it.

John Sinnott · 12-22-06, 08:42 AM

You'll probabaly have a different opinion than I, but I disliked the Jeeves and Wooster episodes that I viewed. I'm a big Wodehouse fan and have read all the stories and books, and I didn't think they captured the feel of the printed works. I have a couple of friends who watched the shows w/o having read any Wodehouse and they loved them though.

moklerman · 12-22-06, 11:20 PM

I've found that to be the case with any filmed adaptation of something I've read so luckily, I think, I haven't read the books. It's much better to see the show, then go back and read the book in my opinion. For instance, I had a great time doing that with the MASH show/books. I would venture a guess that I would have hated the t.v. show if I had read the books first.

FeelingGreat · 12-23-06, 12:04 AM

I have the entire Jeeves and Wooster set. I got it last year during the fall sale at DDD I believe. Anyway, I have only seen the first season of the set. Well, it is ok I guess. Funny in a sort of low key way. But maybe you will find it more funny.

Anyway, love the period costumes of the Edwardian period and the scenery in the show is beautiful. It seems like all the British aristocracy do is have lavish parties, play golf, and go hunting.

DVDude! · 12-23-06, 11:27 AM

Thanks starman9000. I purchased Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere sight unseen for $19.98 two days ago. UPS just dropped it off. A&E shipped it Next Day Air for free!

moklerman · 12-24-06, 08:46 AM

Well, I haven't got it yet so who knows if I'll ever enjoy it. LOL. Thanks though, I'm going to give it a shot when the right deal comes along. Costco had it recently as part of their $20 off instanst rebate but that was only a couple bucks cheaper than DDD's normal price so the savings wasn't worth the money I couldn't afford to spend at the time.

As far as the Neverwhere blind buy, I think you'll enjoy it. It took me a while to get into it, but once I did, I couldn't wait for the next chapter/episode. One of the hardest things for me to get used to on that set was the video quality itself. Not that it was bad but there's something about some British stuff that looks odd. Maybe they don't use the same filters on their lenses or something. It didn't look low-budget but it did look like video as opposed to film.

12-20-06, 10:13 AM	#1
starman9000 DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: MN Posts: 22,723	AE 85% off New Years Sale, 1$ shipping Not too great but a few gems: Danger Mouse Seasons 3 & 4 is 7.49 Tomorrow People Set 2 is 14.99 Python's 16 ton megaset is 49.95 Horatio Hornblower 8 disc is 39.95 http://store.aetv.com/html/referer_e...?id=cat1240002

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docdoowop DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: May 2006 Location: Twin Cities, MN. Posts: 1,227	"BATTLEFIELD DETECTIVES" looks great but my green is way too short. __________________ "I don't follow, tag, tumbl, share, twit, like, blog, pin, digg, stumbl, link or trend. Now blow, lemming."

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rfduncan DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 9,792	Great prices on those Monty Python Personal Best DVDs -$3.99 apiece! http://store.aetv.com/html/subject/i...cat=cat1240002 __________________ Hi, Super Nintendo Chalmers! - Ralph Wiggum A Grilled Charlie has peanut butter last! Peanut butter outside, chocolate inside! Butter inside, cheese outside! - Charlie Kelly Last edited by rfduncan; 12-20-06 at 12:19 PM.

12-20-06, 12:44 PM	#5
bohemian1 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 168	I missed A&E Network Studios: Romance Classics Collection 1 & 2 DVD Set for $122 last week, now it is $189. Last edited by bohemian1; 12-20-06 at 12:52 PM.

12-21-06, 08:13 AM	#17
Chris-K Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 292	If you can go multi-region, Jeeves and Wooster is selling for GBP17.99, which comes to about $32 after VAT removal, at amazon.co.uk. The complete Brett Holmes in one set (in the US it's in five sets) is about $75. YMMV, of course. Last edited by Chris-K; 12-21-06 at 08:16 AM.

12-20-06, 12:41 PM	#4
FeelingGreat Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 340	are they still doing the %30 off sale if you phone in the orders with 3 items in your cart??

12-20-06, 01:13 PM	#6
jgorow Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 671	"Carry On Laughing" series looks good for 10 bucks

12-20-06, 03:10 PM	#8
BlackMontels Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Iowa Posts: 66	You also get a $25 gift certificate for every $100 you spend.

12-20-06, 03:35 PM	#9
TheJoker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 641	I just joined and wanted to say thank you for all the cheap deals that you guys here have provided for me for the past year (ive been lurking--sorry bout that, now ill be able to post some finds if i find some) Thanks OP cause im gonna get some stuff.

12-20-06, 03:56 PM	#10
ESG927 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 267	My husband LOVES "Engineering Disasters." Too bad they never seem to go on sale. Even with $1 shipping I don't feel like paying $25 for one 50minute DVD. Oh well, I'll keep checking back!

12-20-06, 09:24 PM	#11
jgorow Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 671	why would anyone want to buy the python "personal best" dvds when for 49 bucks you can get every python episode along with the 2 live dvds

12-20-06, 10:15 PM	#13
TheJoker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 641	The Mr. Bean animated sets are down to $10 and some change.

12-21-06, 07:07 AM	#16
moklerman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 400	I keep waiting for the Jeeves and Wooster megaset and/or the Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmes sets to drop. Still waiting... (thanks for the link anyway)

12-21-06, 09:21 AM	#18
starman9000 DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: MN Posts: 22,723	Kudos to A&E, I made an order for an item that I knew wouldn't ship until after christmas. But today I got an email that it has shipped via 1 day fedex. Thats pretty great for 1$ shipping.

12-21-06, 02:32 PM	#19
jgorow Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 671	I ordered the animated "mr bean" sets, for some reason I feel the cartoon version is funnier than the live action bean

12-22-06, 12:33 AM	#20
moklerman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 400	Thanks for the tip Chris-K, I really should graduate to some more sophisticated equipment but I just can't seem to get motivated to do it. I know there will be a learning curve, which is bad enough but not enough to stop me, it's the wasted money that goes along with it. I already know that I like the Sherlock stuff from the repeats aired on Biography but can anyone comment on Jeeves? I've enjoyed Hugh Laurie in the few things I've seen him in, but it's basically a blind buy. Haven't read any of the books so I'm hoping that his role will carry it for me. MI-5, House, 101 Dalmations and a minor appearance on Friends were all positives in my book so I think I'll like it.

12-22-06, 08:42 AM	#21
John Sinnott Review Editor Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 5,000	You'll probabaly have a different opinion than I, but I disliked the Jeeves and Wooster episodes that I viewed. I'm a big Wodehouse fan and have read all the stories and books, and I didn't think they captured the feel of the printed works. I have a couple of friends who watched the shows w/o having read any Wodehouse and they loved them though. __________________ John Sinnott, Review Editor Silent DVD - the latest information and reviews of silent classics Anime Talk - DVD Talk's biweekly look at anime My other Reviews

12-22-06, 11:20 PM	#22
moklerman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 400	I've found that to be the case with any filmed adaptation of something I've read so luckily, I think, I haven't read the books. It's much better to see the show, then go back and read the book in my opinion. For instance, I had a great time doing that with the MASH show/books. I would venture a guess that I would have hated the t.v. show if I had read the books first.

12-23-06, 12:04 AM	#23
FeelingGreat Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 340	I have the entire Jeeves and Wooster set. I got it last year during the fall sale at DDD I believe. Anyway, I have only seen the first season of the set. Well, it is ok I guess. Funny in a sort of low key way. But maybe you will find it more funny. Anyway, love the period costumes of the Edwardian period and the scenery in the show is beautiful. It seems like all the British aristocracy do is have lavish parties, play golf, and go hunting.

12-23-06, 11:27 AM	#24
DVDude! DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,617	Thanks starman9000. I purchased Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere sight unseen for $19.98 two days ago. UPS just dropped it off. A&E shipped it Next Day Air for free!

12-24-06, 08:46 AM	#25
moklerman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 400	Well, I haven't got it yet so who knows if I'll ever enjoy it. LOL. Thanks though, I'm going to give it a shot when the right deal comes along. Costco had it recently as part of their $20 off instanst rebate but that was only a couple bucks cheaper than DDD's normal price so the savings wasn't worth the money I couldn't afford to spend at the time. As far as the Neverwhere blind buy, I think you'll enjoy it. It took me a while to get into it, but once I did, I couldn't wait for the next chapter/episode. One of the hardest things for me to get used to on that set was the video quality itself. Not that it was bad but there's something about some British stuff that looks odd. Maybe they don't use the same filters on their lenses or something. It didn't look low-budget but it did look like video as opposed to film.