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Old 07-15-08, 04:22 PM
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You can use the free shipping code multiple times.
Old 07-15-08, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by laidbacklarkin
Your suggestion on emailing customer service worked to the extent that they have the defective discs scheduled as a RESHIP ORDER - I won't know the condition until I receive them.
with all due respect, how does that differ than ANY other on-line ordering service??? even if you buy something brand-spanking-new from, say bestbuy.com, you still won't know the condition of them until you receive them. AND, if they are not to your liking, you can e-mail them AGAIN. Contrary to popular belief, I have no connection to this company, other than the fact that their used DVD sales are pretty damned good, and I use them alot. Out of, perhaps 40 discs I've ordered from them, 3-4 times I've had an issue (wrong OAR sent, missing a 2nd disc, etc), and each time they have been VERY cooperative. in fact, once, I ordered 1408 widescreen... they sent me 1408 fullscreen. I emailed them. The sent me AGAIN 1408 fullscreen disc (in a widescreen case), I emailed them AGAIN. They finally got their shit together, sent me the proper widescreen release of 1408, AND also sent me 5 other random DVD's for free "just for my trouble".

But please, snap out of your frickin' pompousness.
I don't read my responses as being pompous. I read yours as just way too easily exasperated. Don't sweat the small stuff my friend, it'll all work out in the wash.

I appreciate your suggestions but it don't have to come with a 'Daddy know it all' attitude.
pssshhhhhaw. now come sit on daddy's lap.

I hope your problems with this company get worked out to your satisfaction, I really do.
Old 07-15-08, 06:18 PM
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To TallGuyMe:

Yes, they have been cooperative in that their response to my email was extremely fast - compared to only Amazon (which can't be beat). Because the order consists of used DVDs, you can't help assume the worst when you order them especially if such a lingering suspicion is 'upheld' by the arrival of beat-up or missing stuff.

Given that my genre of choice is 'Drama', perhaps you were justified in calling me a drama queen..just a bit of problem with the gender though. At least the last time I looked, I was not a 'queen'.

Peace, brother.
Old 07-30-08, 11:45 AM
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I don't know how they can afford to sell PPV DVDs with the insane way they handle the shipping. I noticed it was half-assed last time I ordered, so I decided to track the progress of how this one went down. Read it and laugh/weep/do the samba.

DATE ORDERED: Sunday, Jul. 13, 2008
* Cloverfield
* Superbad Unrated; Extended Cut
* Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
* Stephen King's The Mist
* The Lookout
* 11:14
* Broken English
* P.S. I Love You
* Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

DATE ORDERED: Monday, Jul. 14, 2008
* Gone Baby Gone
* Juno
* Rambo
* Golden Compass
* Mr. Brooks


RECEIVED: Thursday, July 17, 2008
* Superbad Unrated; Extended Cut – Came with sleeve, disc looks new
Delivered from: Schofield, WI
Postage: $1.85

* Mr. Brooks – Light scratches
* Rambo – Light scratches, case missing a chunk on back in middle of edge where you open it
* Juno – Light scratches
* Gone Baby Gone – Light scratches, insert included
Delivered from: Clio, MI
Postage: $4.80


RECEIVED: Friday, July 18, 2008
* Golden Compass – Came with sleeve and insert, disc has very light wear
Delivered from: Newburgh, IN
Postage: $1.51

* Cloverfield – Moderate scratches
Delivered from: Newburgh, IN
Postage: $1.34

* 11:14 –Light wear (disk froze at 5 min. mark)
Delivered from: Fairfield, IA
Postage: $1.31

* Sweeney Todd – Light scratches
Delivered from: Big Rapids, MI
Postage: $1.81

* Broken English – Light wear
Delivered from: Dearborn Heights, MI
Postage: $.93

* P.S. I Love You – Very light wear
Delivered from: Evanville, IN
Postage: $1.34


RECEIVED: Monday, July 21, 2008
* The Lookout – Came with insert, disc has very light wear
Delivered from: Connorsville, IN
Postage: $1.51


RECEIVED: Tuesday, July 22, 2008
* The Mist – Disc has light wear
Delivered from: Wichita, KS
Postage: $1.34


RECEIVED: Wednesday, July 30, 2008
* Assassination of Jesse James – Disc looks brand new
Delivered from: Chatham, IL
Postage: $1.68


Total of DVDs ordered: 14
Number of packages received: 11
Amount spent by Family Video on postage: $19.42
Amount I paid for shipping: Zero
Total amount paid (w/tax): $67.10
Percent of total spent sending me the goods: 29%


Hopefully I won't get a hassle with obtaining a replacement for 11:14. Other than the extra week it took for Jesse James - it must've ridden in on the Pony Express - everything came in about a week. Not bad.
Old 07-30-08, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by DirkBelig

* 11:14 –Light wear (disk froze at 5 min. mark)

Boil it!

Sorry, I had to.
Old 08-04-08, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by terminator911
Excellent prices on some titles.

How do you know whether or not some of these are Widescreen? Some of them specify it and some don't. Anyone have any idea?

They are full screen unless specified otherwise. How do I know?

From their email back to me:

They come as full screen unless they say different
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I don't think I will order again. They sent me single disk of 'Tideland' which was a 2 disc edition. And then they sent it again when I called for a replacement. Replacement was a single disc as well. Same happened with 'Casino Royale'. Then they credited me for not sending out 'Broken Trail' - a week later, I received 'Broken Trail' - I had been charged again after the refund. But the disc was in a terrible condition.

I decided it was not worth it to keep hassling them and me. But they have a long way to go before they can/should get into selling PVDs
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Originally Posted by laidbacklarkin
I don't think I will order again. They sent me single disk of 'Tideland' which was a 2 disc edition. And then they sent it again when I called for a replacement. Replacement was a single disc as well. Same happened with 'Casino Royale'. Then they credited me for not sending out 'Broken Trail' - a week later, I received 'Broken Trail' - I had been charged again after the refund. But the disc was in a terrible condition.

I decided it was not worth it to keep hassling them and me. But they have a long way to go before they can/should get into selling PVDs
yeah, I think its wise that =you= stay away from familyvideo.

However, for the rest of us, familyvideo has been a GREAT avenue to pickup cheap used DVD's. ALL of mine have been excellent quantity (I've probably ordered about 50 titles at this point). They too for some reason only sent me the 1st disc of Inland Empire, I emailed nicely, they sent out another copy, this time with both discs.

I won't get into their wonky shipping however...

best of luck to you.
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i just discovered the used dvds on this site. crazy prices on recent releases for reals. i place an order for just 2 items. and if it goes well then ill order more. i also found a free shipping code. it is GAMEPRO7

i used them successfully twice back in november when they had the $5 off $5 sale, which was also crazy. so i am optimistic. but whats up with all the drama in this thread. people get wacky around here in the summertime
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Thanks for the code, SendHelp. Just placed another order of 4. I've been impressed by the quality of the discs so far and had great service the one time I had an issue.

For a dollar more than the cost to rent, I can buy a DVD to watch when I want to.
Old 08-10-08, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by RequiemX
For a dollar more than the cost to rent, I can buy a DVD to watch when I want to.
No Redbox near you? Or Neftflix should work out to about $1 per title if you watch them within a day.

I agree with you in that I prefer buying over renting, but renting is only $1 a title really.
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I don't use Redbox anymore after coming home a few too many times with unplayable discs.

Was mainly comparing to local rental places which run $3-5 for a rental. Nobody can beat the rental value of Netflix, but then I have a harder time justifying my DVD-buying addiction. :P
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Originally Posted by RequiemX
I don't use Redbox anymore after coming home a few too many times with unplayable discs.

Was mainly comparing to local rental places which run $3-5 for a rental. Nobody can beat the rental value of Netflix, but then I have a harder time justifying my DVD-buying addiction. :P
i only use redbox on release day so i'm the 1st one to get a disc.
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Originally Posted by SendHelp
i only use redbox on release day so i'm the 1st one to get a disc.
I only use it on Mondays and Wednesdays, when it's free.
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I've had some good luck with Family Video so far. Try NKP28ME4 for free shipping if the older coupon codes don't work anymore.

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