DDD 20% off sale is on - you can now spend all your money (IT ENDS 11/23!) (PART 3)
11-15-06, 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by FeelingGreat
Hi,
I see some people ordering the series "Six Feet Under". Is this a good show. I have never seen it and saw good reviews for it over at Amazon and here. I must admit the show's premise being that it is about a family who is in the business of preparing bodies to be buried isn't really that interesting. How can a show based on this manage to capture people's attention for 5 seasons? Can anyone enlighten me on this. Is this show worth buying?
I see some people ordering the series "Six Feet Under". Is this a good show. I have never seen it and saw good reviews for it over at Amazon and here. I must admit the show's premise being that it is about a family who is in the business of preparing bodies to be buried isn't really that interesting. How can a show based on this manage to capture people's attention for 5 seasons? Can anyone enlighten me on this. Is this show worth buying?
Did a 2nd order yesterday for new releases:
Quantum Leap 5
Forbidden Planet CE
Advs. of Superman Seasons 5 and 6
11-15-06, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by pmreed
I've placed 5 orders so far and have yet to receive an order confirmation or shipping notice even though two orders have shipped (according to my order status). I think I may have divined why. When I place an order, I copy the final order page, and then leave the site. I never click the "special offer" of course. I just noticed that below the special offer button is a "no, I don't want the offer, just send me order confirmation". I don't click that either; I guess I'm a little paranoid about clicking on anything that isn't directly related to my order. Perhaps DDDVD just says to itself, "This guy doesn't want to hear from us, so let's not send him any order info." What do you think?
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Do you know any tricks to invoke the "SHIPPING" email?
The only item I've received so far is a 1080 CD OSKAR, and its status is marked "STILL PROCESSING". The rest of that order shows an "Estimated Arrival date: 11/23/06 - 11/28/06". And no, I didn't order the Twilight Zone Collection! 
11-15-06, 09:55 PM
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That really sucks about the sex feet under set...I ordered it on tues. and now i realize i could have saved an additional $12-$15 bucks off. I am not gonna call them cause i dont want to put up with any of that and i am still kinda worried i have not received an e-mail confirmation and nothing has shipped yet....I wish they would do what amazon does when the price is lowered on an item before it ships...oh well, i just hope my order arrives in good condition.
11-15-06, 10:13 PM
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2nd and final order:
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA-MINISERIES 1 $ 16.45
BATMAN THE ANIMATED SERIES V.04 1 $ 26.49
BLADE RUNNER (DC) 1 $ 10.60
FAMILY GUY-V.04 1 $ 20.71
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA-MINISERIES 1 $ 16.45
BATMAN THE ANIMATED SERIES V.04 1 $ 26.49
BLADE RUNNER (DC) 1 $ 10.60
FAMILY GUY-V.04 1 $ 20.71
11-15-06, 10:43 PM
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my only order:
NIP/TUCK-3RD SEASON IN PROCESS 1 $23.91 0 N/A N/A
THE MACHINIST IN PROCESS 1 $7.55 0 N/A N/A
GREEN STREET HOOLIGANS IN PROCESS 1 $10.60 0 N/A N/A
GREEN MILE (SE) IN PROCESS 1 $11.84 0 N/A N/A
OLDBOY (SE) BOX SET BACKORDER 1 $20.82 0 ~11/25/06 N/A
BLACK RAIN (CE) BACKORDER 1 $7.55 0 ~11/25/06 N/A
APOCALYPSE NOW-COMPLETE DOSSIER IN PROCESS 1 $10.93 0 N/A N/A
TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE (2D/UE) IN PROCESS 1 $15.98 0 N/A N/A
CHICKEN RUN IN PROCESS 1 $7.54 0 N/A N/A
FAMILY GUY-V.04 BACKORDER 1 $20.71 0 ~11/25/06 N/A
25TH HOUR IN PROCESS 1 $7.55 0 N/A N/A
Shipping: $5.95
Order Total: $150.93
NIP/TUCK-3RD SEASON IN PROCESS 1 $23.91 0 N/A N/A
THE MACHINIST IN PROCESS 1 $7.55 0 N/A N/A
GREEN STREET HOOLIGANS IN PROCESS 1 $10.60 0 N/A N/A
GREEN MILE (SE) IN PROCESS 1 $11.84 0 N/A N/A
OLDBOY (SE) BOX SET BACKORDER 1 $20.82 0 ~11/25/06 N/A
BLACK RAIN (CE) BACKORDER 1 $7.55 0 ~11/25/06 N/A
APOCALYPSE NOW-COMPLETE DOSSIER IN PROCESS 1 $10.93 0 N/A N/A
TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE (2D/UE) IN PROCESS 1 $15.98 0 N/A N/A
CHICKEN RUN IN PROCESS 1 $7.54 0 N/A N/A
FAMILY GUY-V.04 BACKORDER 1 $20.71 0 ~11/25/06 N/A
25TH HOUR IN PROCESS 1 $7.55 0 N/A N/A
Shipping: $5.95
Order Total: $150.93
11-15-06, 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Shack
From the last thread, from ctowner1 regarding Homicide:
The first set is cheaper because there were fewer episodes, thirteen over two seasons. Beginning with season three, there were a more traditional number. Quality-wise, I'd say, seasons 1-3 were some of the best things on TV (Ned Beatty's work in particular is amazing), 4-5 were also excellent, 6-7 dipped slightly but only in comparison to the others, still very good.
The first set is cheaper because there were fewer episodes, thirteen over two seasons. Beginning with season three, there were a more traditional number. Quality-wise, I'd say, seasons 1-3 were some of the best things on TV (Ned Beatty's work in particular is amazing), 4-5 were also excellent, 6-7 dipped slightly but only in comparison to the others, still very good.
11-15-06, 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by visitor Q
This one - Avalon R3 EnterOne The quality over the R1 release is night and day. So, if you're region free, try to find a cheaper copy and pull the trigger. Btw - the soundtrack is full bitrate DTS and it's phenomenal!!!
11-15-06, 11:07 PM
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Question:
What sort of special equipment is needed to play DVD with the "DTS" designation.
I just have regular 25 inch TV and a non-fancy progressive scan DVD player. I am about to buy this DVD that is offered in regular Dolby or DTS and both at same price. If I get the one with DTS, will it play ok on regular TV with no speakers??
What sort of special equipment is needed to play DVD with the "DTS" designation.
I just have regular 25 inch TV and a non-fancy progressive scan DVD player. I am about to buy this DVD that is offered in regular Dolby or DTS and both at same price. If I get the one with DTS, will it play ok on regular TV with no speakers??
11-15-06, 11:11 PM
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Which DVD are you looking at? DTS is a special encoding for surround speakers but as far as I am aware all of those versions also have a regular doldy track which is what you would need with your setup.
11-15-06, 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by John Galt
Which DVD are you looking at? DTS is a special encoding for surround speakers but as far as I am aware all of those versions also have a regular doldy track which is what you would need with your setup.
I am referring to the DVD "The River Wild"
11-15-06, 11:45 PM
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First Order (placed 11/09)
DEAD & BREAKFAST $ 9.59 In-stock
WICKER MAN (2D), THE $ 11.99 Pre-order (great
pre-order price)
SPIRITED KILLER (SE/2D) $ 6.52 In-stock
THINGS TO DO IN DENVER WHEN $ 5.08 In-stock
HEAD TRAUMA $ 10.61 In-stock
RESURRECTED, THE $ 4.94 In-stock
RESERVOIR DOGS (15TH AE) $ 9.90 In-stock
SNL-BEST OF SATURDAY TV FUN $ 10.79 In-stock
TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE (2 $ 15.98 In-stock
POLICE SQUAD-COMPLETE SERIE $ 10.93 In-stock
GODZILLA-GOJIRA COLLECTORS $ 10.52 In-stock
FEED $ 12.07 In-stock
KILL ZONE $ 14.51 In-stock
IT'S ALIVE TRIPLE FEATURE $ 7.91 In-stock
Total for this Order: $ 141.34
Second Order (Placed 11/15)
MOH-LARRY COHEN-PICK $ 8.15 In-stock
BONE: DVD : BONE $ 9.58 In-stock
UNCLE SAM $ 10.61 In-stock
WOODS, THE $ 14.68 In-stock
ART SCHOOL CONFIDENTIAL $ 15.80 In-stock
FOREVER KNIGHT TRILOGY-PART $ 33.00 Avl 11/17
MOST DANGEROUS GAME (CRITER $ 14.99 In-stock
LONESOME JIM $ 15.95 In-stock
DISTRICT B13 $ 16.33 In-stock
TRANSFORMERS-THE MOVIE $ 10.52 Avl 11/25
MANIAC COP (SE) $ 13.27 In-stock
STAR TREK-COMPLETE ORIGINAL $ 109.84 New-Price (this was supposedly out of stock when I placed my order but now it just says New price. A great deal for all 3 seasons.)
Total for this Order: $ 272.72
I am still contemplating placing a 3rd order for :
Family Guy Vol 4 -$20.71
Cars-13.68 (price was raised apparently, not a great deal)
Abominable (Jeffrey Combs!!!)-$9.59
Charade Criterion Col ( I thought this was OOP, but guess not)-$23.99
Twilight Zone complete definitive collection ( I really want this, I have all 43 original volumes but this is a great deal. I already bought so much-$154
I overspent already but I am very tempted to pull the trigger on some of these, I will think about it. Damn, I want that Twilight Zone.
DEAD & BREAKFAST $ 9.59 In-stock
WICKER MAN (2D), THE $ 11.99 Pre-order (great
pre-order price)
SPIRITED KILLER (SE/2D) $ 6.52 In-stock
THINGS TO DO IN DENVER WHEN $ 5.08 In-stock
HEAD TRAUMA $ 10.61 In-stock
RESURRECTED, THE $ 4.94 In-stock
RESERVOIR DOGS (15TH AE) $ 9.90 In-stock
SNL-BEST OF SATURDAY TV FUN $ 10.79 In-stock
TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE (2 $ 15.98 In-stock
POLICE SQUAD-COMPLETE SERIE $ 10.93 In-stock
GODZILLA-GOJIRA COLLECTORS $ 10.52 In-stock
FEED $ 12.07 In-stock
KILL ZONE $ 14.51 In-stock
IT'S ALIVE TRIPLE FEATURE $ 7.91 In-stock
Total for this Order: $ 141.34
Second Order (Placed 11/15)
MOH-LARRY COHEN-PICK $ 8.15 In-stock
BONE: DVD : BONE $ 9.58 In-stock
UNCLE SAM $ 10.61 In-stock
WOODS, THE $ 14.68 In-stock
ART SCHOOL CONFIDENTIAL $ 15.80 In-stock
FOREVER KNIGHT TRILOGY-PART $ 33.00 Avl 11/17
MOST DANGEROUS GAME (CRITER $ 14.99 In-stock
LONESOME JIM $ 15.95 In-stock
DISTRICT B13 $ 16.33 In-stock
TRANSFORMERS-THE MOVIE $ 10.52 Avl 11/25
MANIAC COP (SE) $ 13.27 In-stock
STAR TREK-COMPLETE ORIGINAL $ 109.84 New-Price (this was supposedly out of stock when I placed my order but now it just says New price. A great deal for all 3 seasons.)
Total for this Order: $ 272.72
I am still contemplating placing a 3rd order for :
Family Guy Vol 4 -$20.71
Cars-13.68 (price was raised apparently, not a great deal)
Abominable (Jeffrey Combs!!!)-$9.59
Charade Criterion Col ( I thought this was OOP, but guess not)-$23.99
Twilight Zone complete definitive collection ( I really want this, I have all 43 original volumes but this is a great deal. I already bought so much-$154
I overspent already but I am very tempted to pull the trigger on some of these, I will think about it. Damn, I want that Twilight Zone.
11-16-06, 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by FeelingGreat
I am referring to the DVD "The River Wild"
The other version has a Dolby Digital 5.1 along with French and Spanish 2.0 tracks. Other than that everything else is the same. If you have a need for the French or Spanish tracks, I would go with that version. Otherwise I would get the DTS version in case you upgrade to Surround Sound in the future. Just make sure you play the regular track until then.
11-16-06, 12:11 AM
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First Order....
THREE'S COMPANY-8TH SEASON $ 14.39 In-stock
SHE-RA-PRINCESS OF POWER-BE $ 10.88 In-stock
SHE-RA-1ST SEASON V.01 $ 21.76 In-stock
WWE UNAUTHORIZED $ 4.79 In-stock
KING KONG (WS/DE)-GIFT SET $ 44.52 In-stock
SUPER MARIO BROTHERS SUPER $ 14.35 In-stock
GUNS N ROSES-WELCOME TO THE $ 9.20 In-stock
CHRISTMAS STORY 20TH ANNIV $ 14.85 In-stock
FORBIDDEN PLANET (CE) $ 31.81 In-stock
THREE'S COMPANY-8TH SEASON $ 14.39 In-stock
SHE-RA-PRINCESS OF POWER-BE $ 10.88 In-stock
SHE-RA-1ST SEASON V.01 $ 21.76 In-stock
WWE UNAUTHORIZED $ 4.79 In-stock
KING KONG (WS/DE)-GIFT SET $ 44.52 In-stock
SUPER MARIO BROTHERS SUPER $ 14.35 In-stock
GUNS N ROSES-WELCOME TO THE $ 9.20 In-stock
CHRISTMAS STORY 20TH ANNIV $ 14.85 In-stock
FORBIDDEN PLANET (CE) $ 31.81 In-stock
11-16-06, 12:16 AM
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I think you may be on to something there. On my first order I just closed the "special offer" window and never received confirmation email. On my second order I clicked "no thanks" button and received email confirmation instantly.
11-16-06, 12:24 AM
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is it just me or do you guys think that buying the new Oldboy SE Box Set might not be entirely intelligent seeing how a Chan Wook Park trilogy box set should be in full effect in the near future???
11-16-06, 12:50 AM
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My first order.
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE (60TH AE) IN PROCESS 1 $10.93 0 N/A N/A
RESERVOIR DOGS (15TH AE) IN PROCESS 1 $9.90 0 N/A N/A
ERASERHEAD IN PROCESS 1 $12.93 0 N/A N/A
CINEMA PARADISO (LE) IN PROCESS 1 $22.28 0 N/A N/A
Shipping: $0.00
Order Total: $56.04
Tax Charged: $0.00
Total Charged: $0.00
I may possibly make a second one for "Forbidden Planet", "Solo Con tu Pareja" and one or two others.
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE (60TH AE) IN PROCESS 1 $10.93 0 N/A N/A
RESERVOIR DOGS (15TH AE) IN PROCESS 1 $9.90 0 N/A N/A
ERASERHEAD IN PROCESS 1 $12.93 0 N/A N/A
CINEMA PARADISO (LE) IN PROCESS 1 $22.28 0 N/A N/A
Shipping: $0.00
Order Total: $56.04
Tax Charged: $0.00
Total Charged: $0.00
I may possibly make a second one for "Forbidden Planet", "Solo Con tu Pareja" and one or two others.
11-16-06, 01:08 AM
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Originally Posted by FeelingGreat
Question:
What sort of special equipment is needed to play DVD with the "DTS" designation.
I just have regular 25 inch TV and a non-fancy progressive scan DVD player. I am about to buy this DVD that is offered in regular Dolby or DTS and both at same price. If I get the one with DTS, will it play ok on regular TV with no speakers??
What sort of special equipment is needed to play DVD with the "DTS" designation.
I just have regular 25 inch TV and a non-fancy progressive scan DVD player. I am about to buy this DVD that is offered in regular Dolby or DTS and both at same price. If I get the one with DTS, will it play ok on regular TV with no speakers??
11-16-06, 01:21 AM
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My first and probably only order this time around
Order Summary:
SWORD IN THE STONE $ 11.13 1 $ 11.13
HERCULES (GC) $ 15.48 1 $ 15.48
JERSEY GIRL $ 5.08 1 $ 5.08
WIZARDS $ 8.26 1 $ 8.26
CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST $ 15.93 1 $ 15.93
HEAVY TRAFFIC $ 7.66 1 $ 7.66
4400-2ND SEASON $ 20.80 1 $ 20.80
POLICE SQUAD-COMPLETE SERIES $ 10.93 1 $ 10.93
FREAKS & GEEKS-COMPLETE SERIES $ 33.51 1 $ 33.51
SESAME STREET-BEGINNING TOGETHER $ 7.16 1 $ 7.16
GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN $ 9.56 1 $ 9.56
42ND STREET FOREVER V.02-THE DEUCE $ 10.61 1 $ 10.61
OLDBOY (SE) BOX SET $ 20.82 1 $ 20.82
CKY TRILOGY (2D) $ 7.97 1 $ 7.97
SESAME STREET-FOLLOW THAT BIRD $ 4.32 1 $ 4.32
GREEN MILE (SE) $ 11.84 1 $ 11.84
MY NAME IS EARL-1ST SEASON $ 24.96 1 $ 24.96
KOKO-A TALKING GORILLA (CRITERION) $ 16.29 1 $ 16.29
COOL WORLD (WS) $ 4.82 1 $ 4.82
PROPHECY $ 5.08 1 $ 5.08
CONAN-COMPLETE QUEST $ 7.54 1 $ 7.54
PROPHECY 2 $ 5.08 1 $ 5.08
ROBIN HOOD-MEN IN TIGHTS $ 8.26 1 $ 8.26
MASH-10TH SEASON $ 22.30 1 $ 22.30
THAT'S MY BUSH! $ 15.72 1 $ 15.72
Promotional Discount: Discount
applied
above
Tax: $0.00
Shipping: $16.95
Your Total: $328.06
Your promotional discount is reflected in the prices above.
The promotional discount on this order was: $77.93
Order Summary:
SWORD IN THE STONE $ 11.13 1 $ 11.13
HERCULES (GC) $ 15.48 1 $ 15.48
JERSEY GIRL $ 5.08 1 $ 5.08
WIZARDS $ 8.26 1 $ 8.26
CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST $ 15.93 1 $ 15.93
HEAVY TRAFFIC $ 7.66 1 $ 7.66
4400-2ND SEASON $ 20.80 1 $ 20.80
POLICE SQUAD-COMPLETE SERIES $ 10.93 1 $ 10.93
FREAKS & GEEKS-COMPLETE SERIES $ 33.51 1 $ 33.51
SESAME STREET-BEGINNING TOGETHER $ 7.16 1 $ 7.16
GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN $ 9.56 1 $ 9.56
42ND STREET FOREVER V.02-THE DEUCE $ 10.61 1 $ 10.61
OLDBOY (SE) BOX SET $ 20.82 1 $ 20.82
CKY TRILOGY (2D) $ 7.97 1 $ 7.97
SESAME STREET-FOLLOW THAT BIRD $ 4.32 1 $ 4.32
GREEN MILE (SE) $ 11.84 1 $ 11.84
MY NAME IS EARL-1ST SEASON $ 24.96 1 $ 24.96
KOKO-A TALKING GORILLA (CRITERION) $ 16.29 1 $ 16.29
COOL WORLD (WS) $ 4.82 1 $ 4.82
PROPHECY $ 5.08 1 $ 5.08
CONAN-COMPLETE QUEST $ 7.54 1 $ 7.54
PROPHECY 2 $ 5.08 1 $ 5.08
ROBIN HOOD-MEN IN TIGHTS $ 8.26 1 $ 8.26
MASH-10TH SEASON $ 22.30 1 $ 22.30
THAT'S MY BUSH! $ 15.72 1 $ 15.72
Promotional Discount: Discount
applied
above
Tax: $0.00
Shipping: $16.95
Your Total: $328.06
Your promotional discount is reflected in the prices above.
The promotional discount on this order was: $77.93
11-16-06, 01:25 AM
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Originally Posted by siberianhusky
I'm very disappointed with DDD customer service. I ordered Six Feet Under yesterday at 195.xx and today its 179.xx. I figured they would have no problem changing the price for me , especially since the item is backordered until 11/24. The website clearly states that a item or and order can be canceled up to 24 hours before the ship date, however when I called, I was told nothing could be done. The lady said she couldn't cancel the order even if it was back ordered and DDD doesn't price adjust sale items. Therfore, I told her that I would just reorder the item and return the more expensive one. She went on to tell me I couldn't, because I could only use the coupon once. Once I told her I already placed multiple orders using diffrent coupons, I was advised to call back tomorrow and maybe they would be able to help me then........ Absolutely Astonishing!!
what i would do is call customer service again; only tell them you want to cancel your order for SFU (don't tell them you are going to re-order the item). wait for an e-mail confirmation that the order was indeed cancelled. then place your order for the item again. that's what i did about the x-files set and i didn't get any hassle from DDD customer service about it.
11-16-06, 01:31 AM
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Originally Posted by savemefromtears
is it just me or do you guys think that buying the new Oldboy SE Box Set might not be entirely intelligent seeing how a Chan Wook Park trilogy box set should be in full effect in the near future???
It is an entirely intelligent. If anything, why do you not already have the films if you enjoy them? If you enjoy them, there's no point in putting a film off for a few dollars' sake.
11-16-06, 02:40 AM
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according to their website, Convoy is still a top ten seller, although I haven't seen anyone here order it. It was a top 10 last summer as well if you remember.