Kim's Video in NYC BUSTED
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Kim's Video in NYC BUSTED
It's no secret that Kim's sells bootleg...well anything... but yesterday they finally got in trouble for it. I'm assuming this is the correct forum? The story is here:
http://www.gawker.com/news/culture/c...-50-107222.php
http://www.gawker.com/news/culture/c...-50-107222.php
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Not surprising... man, I haven't been in there in ages. In fact, I think the last time I was there, I bought the Swamp Thing *laserdisc*. So, it's been pretty damn close to a decade.
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I think they were getting pretty brazen with putting blatantly illegal product on the shelf - last week I saw several Song Of The South DVDs sitting there.
Interestng that they arrested employees on the 1st floor (CDs), not the upper floors where the DVDs are located.
Interestng that they arrested employees on the 1st floor (CDs), not the upper floors where the DVDs are located.
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From another thread..
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I'd bet money that this is the store he found these at.
Originally Posted by Skoobooz
There's a store in New York City that has (or had...I haven't lived there for a few months, so they may be gone) several copies of Salo: CC for $14.99. It is an absolutely legit store that doesn't knowingly sell bootlegs (note: knowingly), and they seem to be real.
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Originally Posted by Shagrath
I'd bet money that this is the store he found these at.
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Originally Posted by Shagrath
From another thread..
Originally Posted by Skoobooz:
There's a store in New York City that has (or had...I haven't lived there for a few months, so they may be gone) several copies of Salo: CC for $14.99. It is an absolutely legit store that doesn't knowingly sell bootlegs (note: knowingly), and they seem to be real.
I'd bet money that this is the store he found these at.
Originally Posted by Skoobooz:
There's a store in New York City that has (or had...I haven't lived there for a few months, so they may be gone) several copies of Salo: CC for $14.99. It is an absolutely legit store that doesn't knowingly sell bootlegs (note: knowingly), and they seem to be real.
I'd bet money that this is the store he found these at.
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I think you mean Kim Jong-Il's Video Store.
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Originally Posted by Skoobooz
Like I said earlier in this thread, actually, I worked at Kim's...therefore, I wouldn't have made the claim that it was a store "that doesn't knowingly sell bootlegs." It's not Kim's.
Interestng that they arrested employees on the 1st floor (CDs), not the upper floors where the DVDs are located.
I bet now's the time to swing by for there for great "raising legal defense" prices.
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Originally Posted by ThatGuamGuy
I'm pretty sure that Entertainment Outlet is knowingly selling bootlegs, at least in the case of "Salo".
Anyway, on this topic, Kim's prices are usually high enough. But I still wonder what this will mean for Kim's overall.
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Originally Posted by Skoobooz
Really? Did you actually buy one? I really am curious (though as I said in the other thread, I assumed they were bootlegs). I actually thought Entertainment Outlet was relatively "clean," so to speak, and that they just didn't know what they had.
Well, the 14th St. location, at least. The 40th St. is, at least, literally clean since their relocation.
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Originally Posted by The Third Jake
Really? I can think of lots of words to describe Entertainment Outlet, but "clean" would not be one of them, literally or figuratively.
Well, the 14th St. location, at least. The 40th St. is, at least, literally clean since their relocation.
Well, the 14th St. location, at least. The 40th St. is, at least, literally clean since their relocation.
And yes, it is slightly filthy and it does occasionally smell (the 14th Street one), but it was worth it to get a disc up to two and a half weeks early sometimes. Ah, New York.
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Originally Posted by Skoobooz
True, they primarily have (or had, I haven't been there in a while) Canadian discs and they do put things out super-early, but that's why I love them.
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Originally Posted by The Third Jake
That doesn't strike you as slightly...not clean?
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Originally Posted by Skoobooz
Huh. Aside from those Salos and a bootleg Lost Highway disc, I haven't recognized anything illegitimate there. True, they primarily have (or had, I haven't been there in a while) Canadian discs and they do put things out super-early, but that's why I love them.
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This isn't a legal analysis, but from a common-sense point of view, I'd say selling a bootleg of an otherwise unavailable movie (unavailable in this country, at least) is a lesser crime than "breaking contract" to put a disc out early and eat into the sales of other retailers who follow the rules. Law aside, personally, the latter strikes me as significantly sneakier and slimier, at least when done on a consistent, organized basis.
Also, on selling the Canadian version: I have no idea of the actual issues involved, but my gut asks if selling the cheaper Canadian version were on the up-and-up, why don't Best Buy, Circuit City, etc. do it?
Also, on selling the Canadian version: I have no idea of the actual issues involved, but my gut asks if selling the cheaper Canadian version were on the up-and-up, why don't Best Buy, Circuit City, etc. do it?
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A tad off topic, but I was surprised when I was in Los Angeles last year to see a store on Hollywood Blvd. selling bootlegs.
I mean, in Chicago or New York they're really far away from the Hollywood studios, but IN Hollywood, that's crazy. I can't remember the name of the store, but I'm heading out to L.A. in a few days so I'll have to check it out and see if they are still selling bootlegs.
I mean, in Chicago or New York they're really far away from the Hollywood studios, but IN Hollywood, that's crazy. I can't remember the name of the store, but I'm heading out to L.A. in a few days so I'll have to check it out and see if they are still selling bootlegs.
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I didn't realize the Canadian versions were cheaper; if that's actually the case, combined with the unbeknownst-to-me bootlegs and, yes, even the street date breaking, Entertainment Outlet may admittedly be...less than reputable.
Still, I do see your point re: breaking street date. However, personally, bootlegs bother me more than putting something out early. Is it right? No. But again, if choosing between the two evils, I'll choose breaking street date. Just an opinion.
Still, I do see your point re: breaking street date. However, personally, bootlegs bother me more than putting something out early. Is it right? No. But again, if choosing between the two evils, I'll choose breaking street date. Just an opinion.
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Originally Posted by Neuman
I've definitely seen Salo at Kims
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I use to work part-time at the Kim's underground on Bleecker, and all I can say is YIPPEEE!!!
If there is anyone more deserving to have his store raided than Mr Kim, please let me know, because I don't.
The weird thing is that DVDs are on the second floor, so I'm wondering if they were going after illegal music, DVDs or both?
If there is anyone more deserving to have his store raided than Mr Kim, please let me know, because I don't.
The weird thing is that DVDs are on the second floor, so I'm wondering if they were going after illegal music, DVDs or both?