King Kong - Prices
03-29-06 | 12:19 PM
#152
Originally Posted by Y2K Falcon
Their what??? 
03-29-06 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Kromax
Ditto. This "Tower has the lowest price on a new release" thing just feels plain weird. It's been happening more and more, but still...
03-29-06 | 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Dorsalphin
Yea... I went to the Laguna Beach store and they told me I couldn't use the Papa John's coupon because Kong was on sale. I tried to explain to him that it shouldn't matter, but they wouldn't do it. IMO, they just didn't know how to apply the coupon and they'd rather tell me they can't do it then try to figure it out. So, remembering your post, I headed up to the Tustin store (it's on my way home anyway) and the supervisor had no problem doing it for me. Especially since I told her people I knew (thanks alfredog1976) had used it in the same store earlier today.
03-29-06 | 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Dorsalphin
I completely agree. 4 months ago, I had never bought even a single dvd from Tower as they were always overpriced. But something has definitely changed.
03-29-06 | 04:24 PM
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anyone have a pic of this "foil" cover from Walmart?
03-29-06 | 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Kal Varnsen
My disc was off too so I called. They are only sending me an envelope not a replacement copy right away. Now I have to wait even longer to get a good copy, boo. I even asked for a replacement copy be sent right away.
Dear [movielib],
We thought you would like to know that we have shipped your recent order
[XXXXXXX].
Your purchase information appears below.
Please consider this as your official receipt of purchase. We suggest you print
or save this email for your records. Returns or exchanges at a Tower store will
require a printed copy of this Email.
This order has shipped to:
[movielib]
The following item(s) is on the way via FedEx Second Business Day Service:
1 DV King Kong (WS/2005/Spec Ed/2PK) 16.99
Advance
You can check the status of this shipment directly on the FedEx Web Site
by clicking on the link below.
Your tracking number will be active after 6:00 PM Pacific Time today.
[xxxx]
Product Subtotal 0.00
Shipping 0.00
----------------------------
Total 0.00
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Free Order
We thought you would like to know that we have shipped your recent order
[XXXXXXX].
Your purchase information appears below.
Please consider this as your official receipt of purchase. We suggest you print
or save this email for your records. Returns or exchanges at a Tower store will
require a printed copy of this Email.
This order has shipped to:
[movielib]
The following item(s) is on the way via FedEx Second Business Day Service:
1 DV King Kong (WS/2005/Spec Ed/2PK) 16.99
Advance
You can check the status of this shipment directly on the FedEx Web Site
by clicking on the link below.
Your tracking number will be active after 6:00 PM Pacific Time today.
[xxxx]
Product Subtotal 0.00
Shipping 0.00
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Total 0.00
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Free Order
03-29-06 | 06:55 PM
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I was just about to place an order at Tower.com and then I noticed that they were going to charge me tax. Anyone have any idea why I'd be charged tax if they don't have a physical presence in Michigan?
03-29-06 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by sailor_moon
I was just about to place an order at Tower.com and then I noticed that they were going to charge me tax. Anyone have any idea why I'd be charged tax if they don't have a physical presence in Michigan?
I'll order it if I can find something to get up to $20 for the free shipping.
03-29-06 | 07:41 PM
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From: Downriver, Michigan
Originally Posted by Snowmaker
So? You'd buy it in a store here for $16.99 if you saw it, wouldn't you?
I'll order it if I can find something to get up to $20 for the free shipping.
I'll order it if I can find something to get up to $20 for the free shipping.
I'm just looking for the cheapest price, that's all.
03-29-06 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by sailor_moon
I'm just looking for the cheapest price, that's all.
03-29-06 | 08:17 PM
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Ok, everyone, check this out:
I just left Stop & Shop Supermarket with a King Kong 2-disc SE for $14.99!!!
I was at Walmart and kept balking about the price there just on the single disc...so I go across the parking lot to Stop & Shop to get some food and both the single and the 2-disc were $14.99 with your shopper card ($5 off the single, $8 off the 2-disc) This was at the Waterbury, CT store. If I'm not mistaken, this beats Tower Records 2-disc price. Unfortunately, it's a regional store chain (New England states only I think)
I just left Stop & Shop Supermarket with a King Kong 2-disc SE for $14.99!!!
I was at Walmart and kept balking about the price there just on the single disc...so I go across the parking lot to Stop & Shop to get some food and both the single and the 2-disc were $14.99 with your shopper card ($5 off the single, $8 off the 2-disc) This was at the Waterbury, CT store. If I'm not mistaken, this beats Tower Records 2-disc price. Unfortunately, it's a regional store chain (New England states only I think)
03-29-06 | 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Jabba_RT
Ok, everyone, check this out:
I just left Stop & Shop Supermarket with a King Kong 2-disc SE for $14.99!!!
I was at Walmart and kept balking about the price there just on the single disc...so I go across the parking lot to Stop & Shop to get some food and both the single and the 2-disc were $14.99 with your shopper card ($5 off the single, $8 off the 2-disc) This was at the Waterbury, CT store. If I'm not mistaken, this beats Tower Records 2-disc price. Unfortunately, it's a regional store chain (New England states only I think)
I just left Stop & Shop Supermarket with a King Kong 2-disc SE for $14.99!!!
I was at Walmart and kept balking about the price there just on the single disc...so I go across the parking lot to Stop & Shop to get some food and both the single and the 2-disc were $14.99 with your shopper card ($5 off the single, $8 off the 2-disc) This was at the Waterbury, CT store. If I'm not mistaken, this beats Tower Records 2-disc price. Unfortunately, it's a regional store chain (New England states only I think)
NICE FIND!
03-29-06 | 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by sailor_moon
I was just about to place an order at Tower.com and then I noticed that they were going to charge me tax. Anyone have any idea why I'd be charged tax if they don't have a physical presence in Michigan?
03-29-06 | 11:11 PM
#167
Originally Posted by EvlAsh
Anyone know if the price also applies to their b&m stores?
Last edited by bluetoast; 03-30-06 at 02:09 AM.
03-30-06 | 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by sailor_moon
I was just about to place an order at Tower.com and then I noticed that they were going to charge me tax. Anyone have any idea why I'd be charged tax if they don't have a physical presence in Michigan?
03-30-06 | 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Qui Gon Jim
The two disc set has a foil embossed logo on it. I got it on a price adjustment at my WalMart for $15.97.
03-30-06 | 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by scott1598
the logo is what people were talking about? well, that's on them all from all stores...
Much ado about nothing - I was expecting something interesting from Wal-Mart as well.Instead, went w/ Target, used $3 off PJ coupon, got the Target comic (which I will second as a great insert, did that as soon as I opened it) for $17.99.
03-30-06 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by scott1598
the logo is what people were talking about? well, that's on them all from all stores...
It was a false info about it... basically all Kong two disc releases carry the same slipcover.
Here is my copy (I bought mine from Target).. and YES, the slipcover at the left side of the picture is the same slip case from Walmart (the so called foil cover.. )
Originally Posted by xage
Unfrotunately, this is the best offer for the R1release of KingKong (despite its limited time release) from Target
03-30-06 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Jabba_RT
Ok, everyone, check this out:
I just left Stop & Shop Supermarket with a King Kong 2-disc SE for $14.99!!!
I was at Walmart and kept balking about the price there just on the single disc...so I go across the parking lot to Stop & Shop to get some food and both the single and the 2-disc were $14.99 with your shopper card ($5 off the single, $8 off the 2-disc) This was at the Waterbury, CT store. If I'm not mistaken, this beats Tower Records 2-disc price. Unfortunately, it's a regional store chain (New England states only I think)
I just left Stop & Shop Supermarket with a King Kong 2-disc SE for $14.99!!!
I was at Walmart and kept balking about the price there just on the single disc...so I go across the parking lot to Stop & Shop to get some food and both the single and the 2-disc were $14.99 with your shopper card ($5 off the single, $8 off the 2-disc) This was at the Waterbury, CT store. If I'm not mistaken, this beats Tower Records 2-disc price. Unfortunately, it's a regional store chain (New England states only I think)
03-30-06 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by movielib
I received my King Kong 2-disc from Tower today. First disc was off the hub and scratched to hell. The damn hub seems to be defective with no grasp of the DVD whatsoever. I called and they're sending a replacement out immediately.
I fast forwarded through it tonight and I think it will play in spite of the scratches but I paid for a new disc and should get one. They're sending me an envelope in which to return the scratched one.
My first order from Tower goes bad. But they seem to have good customer service and the bad hub isn't their fault.
I fast forwarded through it tonight and I think it will play in spite of the scratches but I paid for a new disc and should get one. They're sending me an envelope in which to return the scratched one.
My first order from Tower goes bad. But they seem to have good customer service and the bad hub isn't their fault.
03-30-06 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by movielib
I received my replacement today as well as the envelope in which to send the bad one back. Tower customer service was great. Just three days from getting the bad one to getting the replacement.