Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) Ultimate Ed. Blu-Ray at Familyvideo.com for $8.34!!!!
07-10-08, 03:37 PM
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28 posts and nobody has commented on the irony of this particular title being sold on "familyvideo.com"? Well then.
Great deal for those interested. I, however, don't have a blu-ray player, and even if I did, I wouldn't want this movie in my collection. I'm surprised I even own the standard DVD (and I won't for long). It's not a bad movie or anything, but it just creeps the hell out of me. The remake (while utterly pointless) was scary in a different way (gorier), but this one is far more creepy and unsettling. These types of horror movies are definitely the most effective.
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Great deal for those interested. I, however, don't have a blu-ray player, and even if I did, I wouldn't want this movie in my collection. I'm surprised I even own the standard DVD (and I won't for long). It's not a bad movie or anything, but it just creeps the hell out of me. The remake (while utterly pointless) was scary in a different way (gorier), but this one is far more creepy and unsettling. These types of horror movies are definitely the most effective.
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07-10-08, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Cornelius1047
28 posts and nobody has commented on the irony of this particular title being sold on "familyvideo.com"?
07-10-08, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Abe.
Ordered a copy as well. If they don't honor it, oh well 
07-10-08, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Cornelius1047
28 posts and nobody has commented on the irony of this particular title being sold on "familyvideo.com"? Well then.
Great deal for those interested. I, however, don't have a blu-ray player, and even if I did, I wouldn't want this movie in my collection. I'm surprised I even own the standard DVD (and I won't for long). It's not a bad movie or anything, but it just creeps the hell out of me. The remake (while utterly pointless) was scary in a different way (gorier), but this one is far more creepy and unsettling. These types of horror movies are definitely the most effective.
K
Great deal for those interested. I, however, don't have a blu-ray player, and even if I did, I wouldn't want this movie in my collection. I'm surprised I even own the standard DVD (and I won't for long). It's not a bad movie or anything, but it just creeps the hell out of me. The remake (while utterly pointless) was scary in a different way (gorier), but this one is far more creepy and unsettling. These types of horror movies are definitely the most effective.
K
I don't understand. Aren't those actually reasons to own this movie?And I think everyone OD'd on the Family Video name in another thread where this was posted (I think the bargain thread in the HD forum).
07-10-08, 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Cornelius1047
28 posts and nobody has commented on the irony of this particular title being sold on "familyvideo.com"?
I fail to see your point.
07-10-08, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by clckworang
I don't understand. Aren't those actually reasons to own this movie?
Originally Posted by clckworang
And I think everyone OD'd on the Family Video name in another thread where this was posted (I think the bargain thread in the HD forum).
Originally Posted by SkullOrchard
TCM tells the story of a multi-generational close knit family living under one roof.
I fail to see your point.
I fail to see your point.
Pa: Stop playing with your food, Jr.!
Jr.: I'm not, Pa. She's playing with me!
Grandpa: Goddamn I am creepy.
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07-10-08, 06:08 PM
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Ok, I'm in.
Since I never got around to picking up the "Ultimate Edition" and only have the old non-anamorphic special edition, this should make a worthwhile upgrade.
Since I never got around to picking up the "Ultimate Edition" and only have the old non-anamorphic special edition, this should make a worthwhile upgrade.
07-10-08, 06:34 PM
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They charge in advance of shipping. I wonder how one contacts the credit card for a refund if familyvideo doesnt deliver as it doesnt ship until 9/30. (Many cards don't give that long to challenge a charge). I wonder why they can't charge on shipping like most others.
07-10-08, 06:49 PM
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I like that they charge immediately cause I usually use my paypal card for online purchases anyway, and if they wait to charge until that long I'll probably forget that I bought that and spend those funds elsewhere. I can understand why some folks wouldn't prefer that though. I've done a lot of dealings with Familyvideo.com and in-store at family videos before, and on the whole, I'd say they're the best of all the rental chains in terms of selling good condition titles for good prices and shipping promptly online too. Most of what I've gotten online used looks new, and the stuff that is new ships very quickly.
I don't think this is a price mistake since TCM is an older catalog title, and family video carries most of them for at least several dollars below what say someplace like amazon would carry them for in the $20 or so range. They also have random deals better than any other places from time to time, especially with new releases and pre-orders. I got the Hollywood Legends of Horror Collection a couple years ago when it first came out on there for like $14.98 new when it was selling routinely for twice that online everywhere else.
They've got some good deals on Blurays too, especially older catalog titles. They've got a lot of good titles in the $16-$17.xx range. Most of their catalog titles best amazon's best prices. Of course you have to factor in $1.99 shipping and tax, but if you were to order multiples in one order it'd be worth the while in many cases. The new Mummy and Mummy Returns, Twister, and even Batman Begins are all stuff in that $16-$17 price range.
I don't think this is a price mistake since TCM is an older catalog title, and family video carries most of them for at least several dollars below what say someplace like amazon would carry them for in the $20 or so range. They also have random deals better than any other places from time to time, especially with new releases and pre-orders. I got the Hollywood Legends of Horror Collection a couple years ago when it first came out on there for like $14.98 new when it was selling routinely for twice that online everywhere else.
They've got some good deals on Blurays too, especially older catalog titles. They've got a lot of good titles in the $16-$17.xx range. Most of their catalog titles best amazon's best prices. Of course you have to factor in $1.99 shipping and tax, but if you were to order multiples in one order it'd be worth the while in many cases. The new Mummy and Mummy Returns, Twister, and even Batman Begins are all stuff in that $16-$17 price range.
07-10-08, 09:28 PM
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Yeah, what the hell, I bought one, too. I don't have a BlueRay player, but figure I'll be getting one in the next 6-12 months and then I'll have something to watch on it.
Thanks, OP
Thanks, OP
07-11-08, 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by kenbenobi
Shipping is $1.99 for even one title. HOWEVER, use this FREE SHIPPING CODE:
GAMEPRO7
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07-11-08, 07:13 AM
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First off thanks so much stonecountry for the heads up.
It is 16.99 pre order at Tower...19.95 at Amazon. Below is the Amazon link to check out.
http://www.amazon.com/Texas-Chainsaw.../dp/B001APM41C
It is 16.99 pre order at Tower...19.95 at Amazon. Below is the Amazon link to check out.
http://www.amazon.com/Texas-Chainsaw.../dp/B001APM41C
07-11-08, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by toldawg128
Thanks for the code. I was tempted to order this a couple weeks ago, but I didn't want to pay shipping.
07-11-08, 09:29 AM
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Pricegrabber lists a new $3 off code for new members: NEWMEM3F. Apparently it became active on July 8th. Does anyone know if it works?
Edit: I can't get it to work.
Edit: I can't get it to work.
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07-11-08, 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by stonecountry
I don't think this is a price mistake since TCM is an older catalog title, and family video carries most of them for at least several dollars below what say someplace like amazon would carry them for in the $20 or so range. They also have random deals better than any other places from time to time, especially with new releases and pre-orders. I got the Hollywood Legends of Horror Collection a couple years ago when it first came out on there for like $14.98 new when it was selling routinely for twice that online everywhere else.
Originally Posted by leahcim
It is 16.99 pre order at Tower...19.95 at Amazon. Below is the Amazon link to check out.
http://www.amazon.com/Texas-Chainsaw.../dp/B001APM41C
http://www.amazon.com/Texas-Chainsaw.../dp/B001APM41C
07-11-08, 09:57 AM
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However if they charge you now, all they can do is cancel the orders. They can't go back and charge you more later.
07-11-08, 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by rfduncan
This is exactly why after my similar research that I think you're wrong and it is actually a mistake:
$8.34 is like 70% off of the $29.98 MSRP. So this has to be a pricing mistake. However if they charge you now, all they can do is cancel the orders. They can't go back and charge you more later.
$8.34 is like 70% off of the $29.98 MSRP. So this has to be a pricing mistake. However if they charge you now, all they can do is cancel the orders. They can't go back and charge you more later.
07-11-08, 12:06 PM
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Whether it's a mistake or not, I think they'll probably honor it. Like I said before, family video has random deals like that from time to time just in their regular pricing of things. Hey, if it's getting a whole bunch more people to check out the site, that's good for business.
07-11-08, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by stonecountry
Whether it's a mistake or not, I think they'll probably honor it. Like I said before, family video has random deals like that from time to time just in their regular pricing of things. Hey, if it's getting a whole bunch more people to check out the site, that's good for business.
"I think Joe will let me sleep with his wife because he's always been nice about lending me money."
No. Joe will probably continue to be nice about lending you money. Sleeping with his wife is a completely different thing.