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asianxcore

12-12-12 02:59 AM

re: International Blu-ray deals

Thanks for the heads up on the Hitchcock Trio!

Going to add it on my list of things to get on my next Amazon UK order.

moklerman

12-12-12 05:41 AM

re: International Blu-ray deals

Finally ordered the Harry Potter set. Have been debating about it at Costco for $49.99 for the region 1 but for almost $20 cheaper, I'll give the UK region free set a chance. I'm still leery in general about ordering non region 1 stuff but my wallet is dictating more than my quirks right now.

crikey

12-12-12 05:50 AM

re: International Blu-ray deals

Quick question -- are there any sites like blu-ray.com that will do price tracking for Amazon.co.uk BDs?

Laser Movies

12-12-12 10:16 AM

re: International Blu-ray deals

Quote:

Originally Posted by marginal (Post 11503005)

I've been thinking seriously about this since a couple nights ago. I too have the North by Northwest digibook, which I don't want to get rid of... but $10 each for the other two is still a good deal. Hmm...

EDIT: Yep... I bit.

So did I. Ordered one last night and it shipped out already. I'm going to have to decide what to do with the extra copy of North by Northwest. However I'm glad I went the UK route for the Universal Hitchcock set. Otherwise I would have 3 copies to worry about.

Trevor

12-12-12 10:39 AM

re: International Blu-ray deals

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Originally Posted by NoirFan (Post 11501181)

Also, make sure to choose pounds as payment - Amazon's exchange rate isn't as good.

I guess it depends on your credit card company's rate?

But darn, I wish I'd looked into this before the dozen plus orders I've made over the years there.

Navinabob

12-12-12 03:42 PM

re: International Blu-ray deals

Quote:

Originally Posted by crikey (Post 11503260)

Quick question -- are there any sites like blu-ray.com that will do price tracking for Amazon.co.uk BDs?

Yes. At the top of the blu-ray.com page you can change it to the UK Amazon version.

ctyankee

12-12-12 04:39 PM

re: International Blu-ray deals

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Originally Posted by moklerman (Post 11503254)

Which if the difference is significant makes perfect sense.

sleepyhead55

12-12-12 06:19 PM

re: International Blu-ray deals

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Originally Posted by Trevor (Post 11503512)

I guess it depends on your credit card company's rate?

But darn, I wish I'd looked into this before the dozen plus orders I've made over the years there.

The card I use has a really shitty rate so I'd actually be saving if I used amazon.co.uk currency converter rate.

kenbenobi

12-12-12 07:37 PM

re: International Blu-ray deals

I never really compared them but I suppose I should. I have CapitolOne. I just always assumed the c/c would be better...

Trevor

12-13-12 06:20 AM

re: International Blu-ray deals

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Originally Posted by hariseldon (Post 11504449)

Amazon currency converter is virtually never cheaper and often pads the exchange rate 4+% and I've virtually never seen it at 3% or less so even a normal Credit Card will be a little better. Capital One cards have no charge so is significantly cheaper.

I use an Amazon Visa to get 3% off all my Amazon purchases, so unless I have a CapitalOne card I'm coming out at least even I guess.

joltman

12-13-12 07:59 AM

re: International Blu-ray deals

Do you get bonus points for Amazon UK when using the Amazon Visa? I have the Visa, and have made purchases there, but never noticed if I got bonus points

Trevor

12-13-12 08:24 AM

re: International Blu-ray deals

^ I didn't think about that, perhaps not. Just the standard 1% on non-Amazon purchases. Guess I could do some research and check on Amazon.uk points, but that sounds like work.

badlieut

12-13-12 11:50 AM

re: International Blu-ray deals

Battlestar Galactica is $59.67 currently.

Kedrix

12-13-12 02:52 PM

re: International Blu-ray deals

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kedrix (Post 11500968)

Thanks marginal. I had to pick up the Universal Monsters set for my wife (and myself too) at that price. Freaking awesome. Too bad it won't get here by Christmas (1-3 weeks backstock) but I got plenty for her so no worries.

Actually, my set shipped today...kinda surprised..but Amazon on backorder usually does. Might get it before Christmas after all :)

ProfessorEcho

12-13-12 03:56 PM

re: International Blu-ray deals

I don't believe you get any points for Amazon VISA when buying at Amazon UK.

dczyz

12-14-12 12:16 PM

re: International Blu-ray deals

Ugh, automated credit card fraud check canceled my order so no Potter for me. Price has gone up.

Pirates 4 disc blu ray is still a decent deal on the UK site, but I think I will wait it out.

Laser Movies

12-14-12 01:16 PM

re: International Blu-ray deals

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProfessorEcho (Post 11505338)

I don't believe you get any points for Amazon VISA when buying at Amazon UK.

I think you do earn the minimum 1 point per $1 at Amazon uk.

PhantomStranger

12-14-12 02:34 PM

re: International Blu-ray deals

Quote:

Originally Posted by dczyz (Post 11506411)

Ugh, automated credit card fraud check canceled my order so no Potter for me. Price has gone up.

Pirates 4 disc blu ray is still a decent deal on the UK site, but I think I will wait it out.

Many credit cards will block the first time you attempt to order a foreign purchase from outside the country. It makes sense, but can be a real hassle.

AdamGott

12-14-12 05:14 PM

re: International Blu-ray deals

Quote:

Originally Posted by crikey (Post 11503260)

Quick question -- are there any sites like blu-ray.com that will do price tracking for Amazon.co.uk BDs?

You can also use camelcamelcamel.com to track Amazon UK prices.

ProfessorEcho

12-14-12 05:15 PM

re: International Blu-ray deals

Quote:

Originally Posted by LASERMOVIES (Post 11506560)

I think you do earn the minimum 1 point per $1 at Amazon uk.

Right! For some reason I was confusing it with trying to use points to buy something at UK. That I don't believe is possible.

Laser Movies

12-14-12 06:28 PM

re: International Blu-ray deals

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Originally Posted by ProfessorEcho (Post 11507035)

Right! For some reason I was confusing it with trying to use points to buy something at UK. That I don't believe is possible.

You're correct. You can't use the points to make a purchase from the UK web site. You can only use them directly at Amazon.com. However you can sort of work around it if you turn your points into a statement credit instead. That way you can apply your points toward any purchase, plus you still earn the points.

Eric F

12-17-12 03:35 PM

re: International Blu-ray deals

Superman Anthology 8-disc set for $30USD shipped.

crikey

12-19-12 01:10 PM

re: International Blu-ray deals

The Ultimate Bourne Collection has dropped back down to £8.99.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ultimate-Bou...dp/B001XCWPAM/

The Valeyard

12-19-12 02:41 PM

re: International Blu-ray deals

Jurassic Park Ultimate Trilogy is £8.00.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...SIN=B004KKXMSI

beebs

12-19-12 11:59 PM

re: International Blu-ray deals

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Valeyard (Post 11512392)

Jurassic Park Ultimate Trilogy is £8.00.

Also Back to the Future is £8.00.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Back-Future-.../dp/B003AQCV08

BTTF Trilogy and Jurassic Park 1-3 will be £6.67 each after VAT removal.

Universal Box Set UK Blowout
Back to the Future Trilogy - £8.00
Jurassic Park Trilogy - £8.00
Fast and the Furious 1-5 - £11.75
American Pie 1-3 & Reunion - £13.25
Mummy 1-3 - £8.99

You can get all five sets, 18 Region Free movies, shipped for £48.70. That's USD$79.12 or $4.39 each.

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