Fraggle Rock: The Complete Series $49.99 at FYE (YMMV?)

cardsfan111 · 08-18-09, 09:20 PM

Was in a FYE earlier tonight. On the TV show table were all the usual sets. One caught my eye, however. Fraggle Rock: The Complete Series with a sale sticker on it for $49.99. I didn't think too much of it since they had seasons 1-3 on that same table for $9.99 (after rebate I think). Checked just now and it appears the complete series is well over $100 at most online retailers. DD has it cheapest at $96.xx.

Might head that way tomorrow and snag it. With the backstage pass, it would come out even cheaper.

HappyRabbit · 08-18-09, 10:49 PM

I want the set but I've heard a ton of negative reviews about the packaging on this set including loose discs

cardsfan111 · 08-18-09, 10:56 PM

This received the DVD Talk Collector Series rating here. No mention of the problems with the packaging.

However, as you mentioned, if you look at the reviews posted on Amazon.com, they aren't very flattering. One because of the design of the set and also because of the frustration with the individual season sets not being continued (though I believe that's changed).

ericmylad · 08-18-09, 11:01 PM

It was just announced that the series is getting re-released in a different package. Might be safer to go with this once it's released but that could also depend on what retail proce it goes for.

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Fra...llection/12470

cardsfan111 · 08-18-09, 11:06 PM

Thanks for the link/article, ericmylad. That may convince me to hold off. I'd love to revisit this show since I recall watching it many years ago, but I'm in no hurry. With the article mentioning a lower MSRP, I bet it wouldn't be too long before we'd see it reach a sale price of below $50.

Rexxriot · 08-18-09, 11:21 PM

I saw a few of these in BJ's for $29.99.

kenbenobi · 08-19-09, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by cardsfan111

Thanks for the link/article, ericmylad. That may convince me to hold off. I'd love to revisit this show since I recall watching it many years ago, but I'm in no hurry. With the article mentioning a lower MSRP, I bet it wouldn't be too long before we'd see it reach a sale price of below $50.

Ditto. I am SOOOO glad I didn't buy the complete set. I've had the first 3 seasons for ages, and was about to give up hope that they would release the 4th season by itself. Now I can finally wait and get my 4th season. I don't need to re-buy what I already own. YAY!!!

dabsabre · 08-19-09, 09:00 AM

as an FYI I was able to contact customer serivce at Lions Gate back in March and able to get all the scratched discs replaced without any trouble for those on the fence.

dkedvd · 08-19-09, 09:09 AM

Yep. All you need to do if keep your receipt and Lions Gate will send you replacement discs. So $49.95 sounds worth it to me! I'll just do what I do with other poorly designed sets... Put the discs in thin cases next to the original packaging.

EdTheRipper · 08-19-09, 03:04 PM

Didn't see this today at the FYE in North Attleboro MA.

ScissorPuppy · 08-19-09, 03:11 PM

I ordered it last night on the website for 49.99 with the 10 dollar off code. Came to 39.99 with free shipping! BUT! Now they claim it suddenly went out of stock!
I wonder if I will get mine?

Juicy.Fruit84 · 08-19-09, 04:46 PM

I Got mine at the local fye, all the disc were mint since it was in the window. Thanks op this shall keep me busy for awhile

08-18-09, 09:20 PM	#1
cardsfan111 DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 5,379	Fraggle Rock: The Complete Series $49.99 at FYE (YMMV?) Was in a FYE earlier tonight. On the TV show table were all the usual sets. One caught my eye, however. Fraggle Rock: The Complete Series with a sale sticker on it for $49.99. I didn't think too much of it since they had seasons 1-3 on that same table for $9.99 (after rebate I think). Checked just now and it appears the complete series is well over $100 at most online retailers. DD has it cheapest at $96.xx. Might head that way tomorrow and snag it. With the backstage pass, it would come out even cheaper. __________________ 2009 Horror Challenge List My Countdown Counting down to: DVD Talk Annual Horror Challenge The horror has begun!

08-18-09, 10:49 PM	#2
HappyRabbit Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 263	Re: Fraggle Rock: The Complete Series $49.99 at FYE (YMMV?) I want the set but I've heard a ton of negative reviews about the packaging on this set including loose discs __________________ My DVD for Trade Blu for Trade

08-18-09, 10:56 PM	#3
cardsfan111 DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 5,379	Re: Fraggle Rock: The Complete Series $49.99 at FYE (YMMV?) This received the DVD Talk Collector Series rating here. No mention of the problems with the packaging. However, as you mentioned, if you look at the reviews posted on Amazon.com, they aren't very flattering. One because of the design of the set and also because of the frustration with the individual season sets not being continued (though I believe that's changed). __________________ 2009 Horror Challenge List My Countdown Counting down to: DVD Talk Annual Horror Challenge The horror has begun!

08-18-09, 11:01 PM	#4
ericmylad Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Iowa City, IA Posts: 148	Re: Fraggle Rock: The Complete Series $49.99 at FYE (YMMV?) It was just announced that the series is getting re-released in a different package. Might be safer to go with this once it's released but that could also depend on what retail proce it goes for. http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Fra...llection/12470

08-18-09, 11:06 PM	#5
cardsfan111 DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 5,379	Re: Fraggle Rock: The Complete Series $49.99 at FYE (YMMV?) Thanks for the link/article, ericmylad. That may convince me to hold off. I'd love to revisit this show since I recall watching it many years ago, but I'm in no hurry. With the article mentioning a lower MSRP, I bet it wouldn't be too long before we'd see it reach a sale price of below $50. __________________ 2009 Horror Challenge List My Countdown Counting down to: DVD Talk Annual Horror Challenge The horror has begun!

08-18-09, 11:21 PM	#6
Rexxriot New Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 17	Re: Fraggle Rock: The Complete Series $49.99 at FYE (YMMV?) I saw a few of these in BJ's for $29.99.

08-19-09, 09:00 AM	#8
dabsabre Cool New Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: texas Posts: 48	Re: Fraggle Rock: The Complete Series $49.99 at FYE (YMMV?) as an FYI I was able to contact customer serivce at Lions Gate back in March and able to get all the scratched discs replaced without any trouble for those on the fence.

08-19-09, 09:09 AM	#9
dkedvd Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Royersford, PA Posts: 534	Re: Fraggle Rock: The Complete Series $49.99 at FYE (YMMV?) Yep. All you need to do if keep your receipt and Lions Gate will send you replacement discs. So $49.95 sounds worth it to me! I'll just do what I do with other poorly designed sets... Put the discs in thin cases next to the original packaging. __________________ My Cinematic Media Collection: http://www.dkephotography.com/dkecmc.htm

08-19-09, 03:04 PM	#10
EdTheRipper DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 5,389	Re: Fraggle Rock: The Complete Series $49.99 at FYE (YMMV?) Didn't see this today at the FYE in North Attleboro MA. __________________ The only time you should care about a woman's age is if she is too young for you and I am not robbing the cradle. If anything I am robbing the grave.

08-19-09, 03:11 PM	#11
ScissorPuppy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 655	Re: Fraggle Rock: The Complete Series $49.99 at FYE (YMMV?) I ordered it last night on the website for 49.99 with the 10 dollar off code. Came to 39.99 with free shipping! BUT! Now they claim it suddenly went out of stock! I wonder if I will get mine? __________________ " We all go alittle mad sometimes" Norman Bates 1960

08-19-09, 04:46 PM	#12
Juicy.Fruit84 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 150	Re: Fraggle Rock: The Complete Series $49.99 at FYE (YMMV?) I Got mine at the local fye, all the disc were mint since it was in the window. Thanks op this shall keep me busy for awhile