Big Lots Part 7 - List your FINDS here (NO trades)
02-05-10, 02:18 PM
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Re: Big Lots Part 7 - List your FINDS here (NO trades)
With all the great bargains, I'm running short on room. Anybody have creative ways to store discs so they take up less space? Obviously stacking the discs on a spindle would take the least amount of room, but it would be hard to find a disc. I have some os those small binder with sleeve pages for holding cds but what would I do with the snapper cases?
02-05-10, 02:19 PM
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Re: Big Lots Part 7 - List your FINDS here (NO trades)
You are so right -TRANCE- this week it's been just 3 that's all.
The other day I pick-up Lassie Come Home and Johnny Belinda.
The other day I pick-up Lassie Come Home and Johnny Belinda.
02-05-10, 02:40 PM
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/\ I've seen the Kubrick version, I figured it had already been mentioned.
I saw it at the Goffstown, NH Big Lots.
I saw it at the Goffstown, NH Big Lots.
02-05-10, 03:54 PM
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Yes... they are. Most of the clerks know me by name and will tell me when I walk in the door whether or not new DVDs have been put out. They also know I'll look in either case "just in case". It's rare that I don't walk out with at least 1 title, slashed or not.
I prefer them to not be slashed/gouged but at $3/ea. I'm not complaining as these are for *me* and no one else. As long as the disk is OK I really don't care about the case too much... but... I'll look for the one that is slashed the least before I pick one up. At least the heated cutter that does this fuses the cut plastic to the insert and then to the case (if deep enough) so it doesn't wave in the breeze.
I prefer them to not be slashed/gouged but at $3/ea. I'm not complaining as these are for *me* and no one else. As long as the disk is OK I really don't care about the case too much... but... I'll look for the one that is slashed the least before I pick one up. At least the heated cutter that does this fuses the cut plastic to the insert and then to the case (if deep enough) so it doesn't wave in the breeze.
02-05-10, 04:49 PM
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Re: Big Lots Part 7 - List your FINDS here (NO trades)
With all the great bargains, I'm running short on room. Anybody have creative ways to store discs so they take up less space? Obviously stacking the discs on a spindle would take the least amount of room, but it would be hard to find a disc. I have some os those small binder with sleeve pages for holding cds but what would I do with the snapper cases?
02-05-10, 04:51 PM
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This is all a plot for Big Lots to sell more of their $40 DVD shelves, which I have several of and will need more soon!
02-05-10, 05:12 PM
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it's not sad....it's pathetic 
You buy a dvd for the film on the disc - when you are talking about a $3 bargain, complaining about an imperfect package is patently ridiculous. Just because your OCD causes you to wake up in a cold sweat because a dvd case has a scratch on it doesn't make the practice a horrific offense. They've been doing it for decades - ever notice black lines on the bottom of books? slashed UPCs on cheap CDs? hell, they used to use a solder gun to put a little hole in Cassette tape boxes over the UPC! They are all called "cut outs" - i.e. cutting them out of built up inventory to clear the books - and they mar them so retailers don't try to sell them for full price - you know, like the whole Loony Tunes bonanza last year? that was ILLEGAL.
You buy a dvd for the film on the disc - when you are talking about a $3 bargain, complaining about an imperfect package is patently ridiculous. Just because your OCD causes you to wake up in a cold sweat because a dvd case has a scratch on it doesn't make the practice a horrific offense. They've been doing it for decades - ever notice black lines on the bottom of books? slashed UPCs on cheap CDs? hell, they used to use a solder gun to put a little hole in Cassette tape boxes over the UPC! They are all called "cut outs" - i.e. cutting them out of built up inventory to clear the books - and they mar them so retailers don't try to sell them for full price - you know, like the whole Loony Tunes bonanza last year? that was ILLEGAL.
02-05-10, 06:17 PM
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Not sure what shelves you're referring to, but I wouldn't recommend the Sauder DVD rack kits they sell as the shelves start sagging after just a short time. I learned the hard way and ended up replacing the shelves with wood. I also ended up building racks on my walls that hold 1200 DVDs. Unfortunately they are already full.
02-05-10, 07:52 PM
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What is Big Lots return policy like for DVDs? What if the title that is defective was the only copy there what do they do for an exchange?
02-05-10, 08:16 PM
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Re: Big Lots Part 7 - List your FINDS here (NO trades)
Picked up...
Assassination of Richard Nixon, The
Backbeat CE
Cat People (1982) SE
Lost Highway
Traffic: The Miniseries
UPC slash free
Skipped a few that I would have been inclined to grab if not for the massive need to watch stack. It's out of control and has a life of its own.
02-05-10, 08:51 PM
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02-05-10, 08:53 PM
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Re: Big Lots Part 7 - List your FINDS here (NO trades)
I've returned (among others):
1. A copy of The Dish which was broken, large missing piece not even in the case! Searched for a replacement copy, there was none, so I was issued a full refund.
2. A copy of Willard which had "dvd-rot" and would not play to completion. Same return as above.
3. Last week, a copy of The Year Of The Gun which says 1.66:1 on the package, but it's 1.33:1 crap. I just got a refund, I didn't even have the price sticker and/or shrinkwrap, only the receipt. She just circled one of the dvds on the receipt to issue the return against.
No worries, bring it back!
02-05-10, 09:48 PM
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I've never had a problem returning anything I wasn't satisfied with.
I've returned (among others):
1. A copy of The Dish which was broken, large missing piece not even in the case! Searched for a replacement copy, there was none, so I was issued a full refund.
2. A copy of Willard which had "dvd-rot" and would not play to completion. Same return as above.
3. Last week, a copy of The Year Of The Gun which says 1.66:1 on the package, but it's 1.33:1 crap. I just got a refund, I didn't even have the price sticker and/or shrinkwrap, only the receipt. She just circled one of the dvds on the receipt to issue the return against.
No worries, bring it back!
I've returned (among others):
1. A copy of The Dish which was broken, large missing piece not even in the case! Searched for a replacement copy, there was none, so I was issued a full refund.
2. A copy of Willard which had "dvd-rot" and would not play to completion. Same return as above.
3. Last week, a copy of The Year Of The Gun which says 1.66:1 on the package, but it's 1.33:1 crap. I just got a refund, I didn't even have the price sticker and/or shrinkwrap, only the receipt. She just circled one of the dvds on the receipt to issue the return against.
No worries, bring it back!
02-05-10, 09:50 PM
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I returned a damaged one ..I grabbed a bunch of new titles.. in a kind of feeding frenzy.. and didn't realize one was a floater. Opened it up .. sure enough, pretty scarred up. They took it back ..no prob.
02-05-10, 10:09 PM
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02-05-10, 11:39 PM
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Wanted to ask if anyone that bought "James Dean, Forever Young" DVD, can you check to see if your closed captions work. The disc doesn't come with subtitles and it indicates on the back that CCs are present but mine don't come on. Thanks!!!!
02-06-10, 12:25 AM
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Picked up in the last few days
Backbeat (CE)
white noise (WIDESCREEN)
That old feeling
The pink flamingo
You've got mail
Peaceful Warrior
Out of sight
Judgement Night
Never been kissed
The Don is Dead
The man who wasnt there
Honkytonk man
dead calm
Love and Basketball (with cd)
Backbeat (CE)
white noise (WIDESCREEN)
That old feeling
The pink flamingo
You've got mail
Peaceful Warrior
Out of sight
Judgement Night
Never been kissed
The Don is Dead
The man who wasnt there
Honkytonk man
dead calm
Love and Basketball (with cd)
02-06-10, 03:01 AM
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Re: Big Lots Part 7 - List your FINDS here (NO trades)
My copy of "Even Cowgirls Get The Blues" looks a mess too. It's actually the worst-looking disc I've ever seen, but it plays perfectly. It looks different than other discs I've seen with rot. Usually it's one milky-like stain, but this one has spots and streaks all over it. I was especially concerned how it would play near the layer change (which is at about 57 mins. on this one) but, like I said, playback was flawless. Admittedly it's not a great film, but I'm an Uma fan and a Gus Van Sant fan so I was happy to find it for 3 bucks--especially since it's now out of print.
02-06-10, 09:42 AM
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Last month, I bought a copy of Ziegfeld Follies at Big Lots and the case was empty! I went back the next week, but was unable to find another copy. The cashier credited my credit card.
02-06-10, 10:42 AM
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My copy of "Even Cowgirls Get The Blues" looks a mess too. It's actually the worst-looking disc I've ever seen, but it plays perfectly. It looks different than other discs I've seen with rot. Usually it's one milky-like stain, but this one has spots and streaks all over it. I was especially concerned how it would play near the layer change (which is at about 57 mins. on this one) but, like I said, playback was flawless. Admittedly it's not a great film, but I'm an Uma fan and a Gus Van Sant fan so I was happy to find it for 3 bucks--especially since it's now out of print.