(DEAD) DeepDiscount Official Notice: 25% Off from 7/17 Through 8/2, 2009 - Page 5

kenbuzz · 07-03-09, 04:40 PM

I suppose while we're waiting, I'd be interested in hearing more about other people's planned buys.... might help me add a couple of titles to my wishlist that I might not otherwise consider.

Here's my current wishlist, with prices shown for DD and DVD Planet:

DD / DVD Planet - Title
29.89 / 37.96 - Battlestar Galactica 4.0
31.89 / 35.46 - (P7/28) Battlestar Galactica 4.5 (DD down from 34.52)
31.88 / 37.96 - Doctor Who - E-Space Trilogy (DVDP up from 35.46)
19.82 / 18.96 - Doctor Who - Talons of Weng-Chiang (DD up from 15.86)
15.23 / 15.16 - Doctor Who - Three Doctors (DD up from 12.18)
45.71 / 45.56 - Doctor Who - Trial of a Time Lord (DD up from 38.08)
24.75 / 22.76 - Doctor Who - Two Doctors (DD up from 19.81)
32.39 / 45.56 - The Fall & Rise of Reginald Perrin (DD down from 36.79, DVDP up from 42.56)
51.56 / 45.56 - John Adams (DD up fom 26.89)
23.77 / 21.95 - (P7/28) Torchwood: Children of Earth (DVDP up from 21.26)

Just Added:
5.49 / 22.00 - Eyes Wide Shut [HD DVD]

Bold = Currently less expensive
RED = Price change
Px/xx = Pre-order, will release on x/xx

DD & DVDP updated 7-16 at 2130ET

Staggerly · 07-03-09, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by majorjoe23

Amazon's price is a sale price. The list price for the item is $139.99

Ah, well then that makes sense, in a bait-and-switch kinda way.

Mickactual · 07-03-09, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by salad_days

Deep Discount's group on Facebook also states that the 25% off sale will run from July 17th through August 2nd with "Facebook25" being one of the codes.

Thanks S.D. Does anybody know of any other confirmed codes?

marty888 · 07-03-09, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by salad_days

Deep Discount's group on Facebook also states that the 25% off sale will run from July 17th through August 2nd with "Facebook25" being one of the codes.

What is the Facebook group listed as? Couldn't find it ....

jpdude · 07-03-09, 09:30 PM

damn, there goes (nearly) all of my money again! I'll go blu-ray crazy this time around...

Doctor Gonzo · 07-04-09, 01:11 AM

I've been wanting the John Adams miniseries - DD currently has it at $26.89, which is a great price, I'll pick it up along with some catalog titles I've been meaning to get.

kenbuzz · 07-04-09, 09:13 AM

The front page shows that DD is now sponsoring a drawing for a pair of gift certificates. I must've missed the memo - since when did DD do gift certificates, and where on their site can you buy them?

Ruderic · 07-04-09, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Apple Gooncha

Sadly, over the last week or so two of the bigger items I planned on picking up skyrocketed in price. Like 90% of my wishlist is the same, but it seems everything I was actually going to order went up and went up a lot. Shame.

I noticed that too. A couple of the things will now be still more than the Amazon.com price with the discount of 25%.

drmar35mm · 07-04-09, 09:54 AM

I wait for DD's 25% off sales to pick up BBC titles I want. (BBC items always seem overpriced the rest of the time.) This time I think it will be Lovejoy 4 & 5. I'm also gonna pick up a few Star Trek DS9 and Voyager seasons.

RequiemX · 07-04-09, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by drmar35mm

I wait for DD's 25% off sales to pick up BBC titles I want. (BBC items always seem overpriced the rest of the time.) This time I think it will be Lovejoy 4 & 5. I'm also gonna pick up a few Star Trek DS9 and Voyager seasons.

Don't forget about amazon.co.uk for BBC titles. Even with the cost of shipping (less than you think) they can be surprising bargains. And you can have them years before they're in the US...if they ever do come to the US.

There is the whole region-free player thing, though.

salad_days · 07-04-09, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by marty888

What is the Facebook group listed as? Couldn't find it ....

I would post a link, but being a "new" member and all... The official name of the group though is "DeepDiscount.com DVD's, Blu-ray, Music, Books, and More". Hope that helps.

Cheato · 07-04-09, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruderic

I noticed that too. A couple of the things will now be still more than the Amazon.com price with the discount of 25%.

Then:
1) List what they are.
2) List what the prices were before they "skyrocketed."
3) Confirm that the pre-skyrocketed prices were not atypical prices for those items at DD (in other words, not part of a pre-existing sale and/or price-match or other price reduction--relatively easy to tell, based on the % discount from the "Why Pay..?" price).
4) Order the items from Amazon.
And don't forget your Cashback from Bing (but not with Amazon).

DVD-ho78(DTS) · 07-04-09, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by marty888

What is the Facebook group listed as? Couldn't find it ....

There is a link to their Facebook & Twitter on their homepage.

Ruderic · 07-04-09, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheato

Then:
1) List what they are.
2) List what the prices were before they "skyrocketed."
3) Confirm that the pre-skyrocketed prices were not atypical prices for those items at DD (in other words, not part of a pre-existing sale and/or price-match or other price reduction--relatively easy to tell, based on the % discount from the "Why Pay..?" price).
4) Order the items from Amazon.
And don't forget your Cashback from Bing (but not with Amazon).

I was planning to order the Star Trek Trilogy on Blue Ray. It is now at $49.54 and about a week ago it was less. Maybe some in the forum remembers the price. Transformers Blu is at $25.85.

After the 25% discount they will be $37.46 and 19.39 respectively while Amazon has them currently at $29.99 and $18.49.

bsmith · 07-04-09, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruderic

I was planning to order the Star Trek Trilogy on Blue Ray. It is now at $49.54 and about a week ago it was less. Maybe some in the forum remembers the price. Transformers Blu is at $25.85.

After the 25% discount they will be $37.46 and 19.39 respectively while Amazon has them currently at $29.99 and $18.49.

Yes, Amazon currently has the Star Trek Trilogy for $29.99, which is 55% off the list price. That is a very good discount and it is hard for anyone to go past 55% as a sale price and still maintain some profit. DD will price match Amazon if you want. Usually, I will just go with who has the lowest price instead of price matching. In this case, I would say buy from Amazon or Walmart that has a similar price.

I'm not saying you, but it is interesting the wrath that DD gets sometimes. Many expect them to always have the lowest price and during the sale to be 25% lower then the competitions price. BN and Borders are never even close, but there is good competition between Amazon and DD and this past year I think I have actually bought more from Amazon then DD for the first time. However, even Amazon does not have a sale that includes practically evey title they have. That is what makes this sale unique and for me appreciated.

BobO'Link · 07-04-09, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruderic

I was planning to order the Star Trek Trilogy on Blue Ray. It is now at $49.54 and about a week ago it was less. Maybe some in the forum remembers the price. Transformers Blu is at $25.85.

After the 25% discount they will be $37.46 and 19.39 respectively while Amazon has them currently at $29.99 and $18.49.

DD recently was having a sale on most (if not all) of the Star Trek titles. That sale has ended. I don't have the price of the trilogy, but "Star Trek: the Animated Series" was about $18.99 and is now $24.95. The other titles had similar price reductions.

Amazon is currently running a "Sci-Fi Extravaganza" sale of which the ST Trilogy appears to be a part. No expiration date is given so I'd jump now if this is the price you want.

It pays to keep up with various sales and expiration dates.

dino88 · 07-04-09, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BobO'Link

Amazon is currently running a "Sci-Fi Extravaganza" sale of which the ST Trilogy appears to be a part. No expiration date is given so I'd jump now if this is the price you want.

Sale ends July 31st

RonG617 · 07-05-09, 08:36 AM

First time since the sale has started that I won't be picking up a thing. So many good sales all over the place, I already have everything I want. Everything else is pre-orders.

kyle · 07-05-09, 03:49 PM

I wish they would allow you to just place a single order, including any preorders that will come out during the sale and apply the discount to all items.
I have stuff that I want for 7/14, 7/21 and 7/28--would be so convenient if I could just order all at once instead of having to remember to go back each tuesday to order the one item.

bdots48 · 07-05-09, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kyle

I wish they would allow you to just place a single order, including any preorders that will come out during the sale and apply the discount to all items.
I have stuff that I want for 7/14, 7/21 and 7/28--would be so convenient if I could just order all at once instead of having to remember to go back each tuesday to order the one item.

I seem to remember last time being able to do this - I'm pretty sure I preordered dvds which were being released during the sale period all in one order.

kyle · 07-05-09, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bdots48

I seem to remember last time being able to do this - I'm pretty sure I preordered dvds which were being released during the sale period all in one order.

I think DVDPlanet supported this but not deep discount.

Mickactual · 07-05-09, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kyle

I wish they would allow you to just place a single order, including any preorders that will come out during the sale and apply the discount to all items.

I just wish they'd include CD's in the sale. I dunno if my memory is fading or what, but didn't they at one time?

rw2516 · 07-05-09, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mickactual

I just wish they'd include CD's in the sale. I dunno if my memory is fading or what, but didn't they at one time?

The coupon code won't work with cds and books but they put a lot of them on sale with a "Megasale" thingy on the product page.

Mickactual · 07-05-09, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by rw2516

The coupon code won't work with cds and books but they put a lot of them on sale with a "Megasale" thingy on the product page.

Yeah I know, but I coulda sworn that at one time, back when it was 20% off, they also included CD's...

Classic Films · 07-05-09, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Mickactual

Yeah I know, but I coulda sworn that at one time, back when it was 20% off, they also included CD's...

Nope.

It has only been a couple of years since they combined their CDs with DVDs in one store. The first year they had the DVD sale after the combo, they put a number of books and CDs on sale but the coupon codes did not work on these items. The codes never worked at deepdiscountcd.com prior to the merger.

07-03-09, 04:40 PM	#101
kenbuzz DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bloomington, IN Who Dey! Posts: 10,343	Re: DeepDiscount Official Notice: 25% Off Sale Runs From July 17 Through August 2, 20 I suppose while we're waiting, I'd be interested in hearing more about other people's planned buys.... might help me add a couple of titles to my wishlist that I might not otherwise consider. Here's my current wishlist, with prices shown for DD and DVD Planet: DD / DVD Planet - Title 29.89 / 37.96 - Battlestar Galactica 4.0 31.89 / 35.46 - (P7/28) Battlestar Galactica 4.5 (DD down from 34.52) 31.88 / 37.96 - Doctor Who - E-Space Trilogy (DVDP up from 35.46) 19.82 / 18.96 - Doctor Who - Talons of Weng-Chiang (DD up from 15.86) 15.23 / 15.16 - Doctor Who - Three Doctors (DD up from 12.18) 45.71 / 45.56 - Doctor Who - Trial of a Time Lord (DD up from 38.08) 24.75 / 22.76 - Doctor Who - Two Doctors (DD up from 19.81) 32.39 / 45.56 - The Fall & Rise of Reginald Perrin (DD down from 36.79, DVDP up from 42.56) 51.56 / 45.56 - John Adams (DD up fom 26.89) 23.77 / 21.95 - (P7/28) Torchwood: Children of Earth (DVDP up from 21.26) Just Added: 5.49 / 22.00 - Eyes Wide Shut [HD DVD] Bold = Currently less expensive RED = Price change Px/xx = Pre-order, will release on x/xx DD & DVDP updated 7-16 at 2130ET __________________ Keep your head down and mind your own business. As long as it's not hurting you, who cares what anybody else does? - Nazgul 8-10-08 Obviously some people understand college football and others don't. Those who want playoffs belong in the latter. - namja, 12-03-08 Last edited by kenbuzz; 07-16-09 at 09:50 PM.

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jpdude DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madisonville, KY Posts: 1,107	Re: DeepDiscount Official Notice: 25% Off Sale Runs From July 17 Through August 2, 20 damn, there goes (nearly) all of my money again! I'll go blu-ray crazy this time around... __________________ -My DVD Collection at DVD Spot -My Wish List at Amazon.com

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Doctor Gonzo DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: USDA Zone 5 Posts: 1,203	Re: DeepDiscount Official Notice: 25% Off Sale Runs From July 17 Through August 2, 20 I've been wanting the John Adams miniseries - DD currently has it at $26.89, which is a great price, I'll pick it up along with some catalog titles I've been meaning to get. __________________ My Alternate Oscars - Best Picture 1970 > Patton 1971 > The French Connection 1972 > The Godfather 1973 > The Sting 1974 > The Godfather, Part II 1975 > Jaws 1976 > Rocky 1977 > Star Wars 1978 > The Deer Hunter 1979 > Apocalypse Now -- Next: The 80s

07-04-09, 09:13 AM	#107
kenbuzz DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bloomington, IN Who Dey! Posts: 10,343	Re: DeepDiscount Official Notice: 25% Off Sale Runs From July 17 Through August 2, 20 The front page shows that DD is now sponsoring a drawing for a pair of gift certificates. I must've missed the memo - since when did DD do gift certificates, and where on their site can you buy them? __________________ Keep your head down and mind your own business. As long as it's not hurting you, who cares what anybody else does? - Nazgul 8-10-08 Obviously some people understand college football and others don't. Those who want playoffs belong in the latter. - namja, 12-03-08

07-04-09, 09:54 AM	#109
drmar35mm Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 96	Re: DeepDiscount Official Notice: 25% Off Sale Runs From July 17 Through August 2, 20 I wait for DD's 25% off sales to pick up BBC titles I want. (BBC items always seem overpriced the rest of the time.) This time I think it will be Lovejoy 4 & 5. I'm also gonna pick up a few Star Trek DS9 and Voyager seasons.

07-05-09, 08:36 AM	#118
RonG617 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 379	Re: DeepDiscount Official Notice: 25% Off Sale Runs From July 17 Through August 2, 20 First time since the sale has started that I won't be picking up a thing. So many good sales all over the place, I already have everything I want. Everything else is pre-orders.

07-05-09, 03:49 PM	#119
kyle Senior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 606	Please apply discount to preorders released during sale period! I wish they would allow you to just place a single order, including any preorders that will come out during the sale and apply the discount to all items. I have stuff that I want for 7/14, 7/21 and 7/28--would be so convenient if I could just order all at once instead of having to remember to go back each tuesday to order the one item. __________________ My collection HD-DVD (XBox HD Add-on, Toshiba HD-A2, HD-A30) & Blu-Ray (Sony PS3)