Columbia house backorder dvds?

Jay Lethal · 12-06-08, 09:56 PM

I just recently order 4 dvds so i can be done with them but for some reason all the dvds i ordered are on backorder,are they trying to hold me before my fufilment agreement ends?

Standard I Am Legend Back Ordered

Standard Pan's Labyrinth Back Ordered

Standard 28 Weeks Later Back Ordered

Standard The Dark Knight Back Ordered

Pan's Labyrinth and 28 weeks later is really old how can it be backrodered,my fufilment ends next month,anyone know how they handle back order dvds?

Cheato · 12-07-08, 01:46 AM

That's crazy. I've never heard of that kind of thing before.

I have had a total of, I think, 4 back-ordered DVDs in my history of probably 500 or more (I'm reluctant to explore my collection for the true number) DVDs from them over the years. Two got canceled (Space 1999 megaset, I'm still bummed about that--it was an awesome fulfillment title--and DOA--which I should have expected not to get, based on the title), and the other I got within a month, but I can't remember the titles.

It does kind of seem like CH is doing something funky with your account. I can't believe that those titles would all really be back-ordered.

Jay Lethal · 12-07-08, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Cheato

That's crazy. I've never heard of that kind of thing before.

I have had a total of, I think, 4 back-ordered DVDs in my history of probably 500 or more (I'm reluctant to explore my collection for the true number) DVDs from them over the years. Two got canceled (Space 1999 megaset, I'm still bummed about that--it was an awesome fulfillment title--and DOA--which I should have expected not to get, based on the title), and the other I got within a month, but I can't remember the titles.

It does kind of seem like CH is doing something funky with your account. I can't believe that those titles would all really be back-ordered.

Any suggestion on what i should do?

basaro · 12-07-08, 07:15 AM

How long has it been since you ordered?

chris_sc77 · 12-07-08, 07:56 AM

I just g ot this for the first time as well. It's always sunny in Philadelphia: Season 3 was what I ordered and now it is supposedly backordered. I even got a letter in the mail telling me so. I find it pretty strange.

Jay Lethal · 12-07-08, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by basaro

How long has it been since you ordered?

I cannot even remember but its been a long time ago.Should i call the,m and ask what movies aren't on back order, i can't beleive a preorder is backordered i honestly think they are trying to screw me.

smashthesymbols · 12-07-08, 11:44 AM

During the recent B1G2 I ordered Interview With the Vampire on Blu-Ray. It showed up as backordered and I got a letter in the mail saying such. Four days later the movie showed up in my mailbox.

McButton · 12-07-08, 08:18 PM

During the B1G4, I had 8 go on back-order. Every order I do, I get a notice saying that they are on back-order. I called, and they said they stopped somehow, because I wasn't supposed to get that promo. I got my B1s though...and got charged for them. Permanent back-order city for me.

I ordered a spongebob set last week, went backorder, got a ship confirmation today for it. If it's been longer than 3 weeks, I'd give a call.

SamIAm333 · 12-08-08, 03:59 AM

Sometimes, at least as far as I've noticed, then tend to add a 'backorder' to orders that have a pre-order included. that way when they don't send out the available titles they can say it was on backorder. since the dark knight was part of your order, i'd be willing to bet tomorrow everything ships.

IJMSPORT · 12-08-08, 10:58 AM

It's happened to me twice. Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do, except wait. I received one movie shortly after I was told it was back ordered. But, I ordered Unforgiven and was told it was back-ordered and never got it.

I'd call to see what the status is. If it's been a while, just cancel it.

12-06-08, 09:56 PM	#1
Jay Lethal Cool New Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The DVDTalker formerly known as Zabuza Posts: 48	Columbia house backorder dvds? I just recently order 4 dvds so i can be done with them but for some reason all the dvds i ordered are on backorder,are they trying to hold me before my fufilment agreement ends? Standard I Am Legend Back Ordered Standard Pan's Labyrinth Back Ordered Standard 28 Weeks Later Back Ordered Standard The Dark Knight Back Ordered Pan's Labyrinth and 28 weeks later is really old how can it be backrodered,my fufilment ends next month,anyone know how they handle back order dvds? Last edited by Jay Lethal; 12-07-08 at 12:51 AM.

12-07-08, 01:46 AM	#2
Cheato Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: closer than you'd like Posts: 768	That's crazy. I've never heard of that kind of thing before. I have had a total of, I think, 4 back-ordered DVDs in my history of probably 500 or more (I'm reluctant to explore my collection for the true number) DVDs from them over the years. Two got canceled (Space 1999 megaset, I'm still bummed about that--it was an awesome fulfillment title--and DOA--which I should have expected not to get, based on the title), and the other I got within a month, but I can't remember the titles. It does kind of seem like CH is doing something funky with your account. I can't believe that those titles would all really be back-ordered. __________________ Stupid, worthless, freaking FunCash. It's not cash and it sure as hell ain't any fun. -Preterite It looks like I'll go back to lurking, thanks to shmerlaps like you. -efordvt What if my mind is a cerebral .45, and I just shot a thought-bullet? - Sledge Hammer

12-07-08, 11:44 AM	#7
smashthesymbols DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 1,574	During the recent B1G2 I ordered Interview With the Vampire on Blu-Ray. It showed up as backordered and I got a letter in the mail saying such. Four days later the movie showed up in my mailbox. __________________ 2008 Horror Movie Challenge List \| 2009 Academy Award Challenge List \| 2009 Sci-Fi Challenge List

12-07-08, 07:15 AM	#4
basaro DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 2,835	How long has it been since you ordered?

12-07-08, 07:56 AM	#5
chris_sc77 DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bellefontaine, Ohio Posts: 5,022	I just g ot this for the first time as well. It's always sunny in Philadelphia: Season 3 was what I ordered and now it is supposedly backordered. I even got a letter in the mail telling me so. I find it pretty strange.

12-07-08, 08:18 PM	#8
McButton Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: The Dixon Arch Posts: 443	During the B1G4, I had 8 go on back-order. Every order I do, I get a notice saying that they are on back-order. I called, and they said they stopped somehow, because I wasn't supposed to get that promo. I got my B1s though...and got charged for them. Permanent back-order city for me. I ordered a spongebob set last week, went backorder, got a ship confirmation today for it. If it's been longer than 3 weeks, I'd give a call.

12-08-08, 03:59 AM	#9
SamIAm333 New Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 18	Sometimes, at least as far as I've noticed, then tend to add a 'backorder' to orders that have a pre-order included. that way when they don't send out the available titles they can say it was on backorder. since the dark knight was part of your order, i'd be willing to bet tomorrow everything ships.

12-08-08, 10:58 AM	#10
IJMSPORT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 73	It's happened to me twice. Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do, except wait. I received one movie shortly after I was told it was back ordered. But, I ordered Unforgiven and was told it was back-ordered and never got it. I'd call to see what the status is. If it's been a while, just cancel it.