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toldawg128 07-12-10 05:47 PM

Re: Red Balloon (Criterion Version) 3.00 plus shipping walmart.com
 
It's back in stock. Thanks OP!

CritterYawn 07-13-10 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Lemmy (Post 10259778)
Great stuff, you're absolutely right!





There's one good reason not to feel this way; if you purchase it from them at less than cost (a.k.a. loss leaders), and buy nothing else, you cost the store more $$$ than if you buy nothing there.

Much more, in the long run. :shrug:

I have a beef with this approach.
First, I kept thinking that if I were to buy cheap pills from Wal-Mart, i.e. below cost, I cost them money but I also rive independent pharmacies out of business. Well, in this case, I don't think I have any independent DVD retailer I can help, so the pure effect is that I MIGHT cost Wal-Mart money.

And therein lies my second issue: since this film was released quite some time ago, I suspect that the newer batches have much lower costs (since the fixed production costs have already been covered during the sale of earlier batches), and I don't see why not Wal-Mart could even make some money at the $3 price point. Well, not if I only buy one item and I pay with a credit card, that is. Although they're quite resourceful.

boc4ever 07-13-10 05:29 AM

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Warning: This order contains a product that is Not Rated. Learn More

The content of that product may be mature. You must be 17 years old to purchase this item.

I remember seeing this in elementary school years ago. I am not sure what he is doing with the balloon in the UNCUT version, but it must be pretty risque -wink-

WhovianZorker 07-13-10 09:24 PM

Re: Red Balloon (Criterion Version) 3.00 plus shipping walmart.com
 
Site to store is a wonderful thing.... $3.25 with tax.

Thanks OP!

dino88 07-14-10 06:46 AM

Re: Red Balloon (Criterion Version) 3.00 plus shipping walmart.com
 
Ordered this along with the Hot Fuzz blu-ray for $14 total. Thanks g!

The Valeyard 07-14-10 07:46 AM

Re: Red Balloon (Criterion Version) 3.00 plus shipping walmart.com
 
Just ordered a copy.

Thanks, g.

Mike UFC 07-14-10 07:54 AM

Re: Red Balloon (Criterion Version) 3.00 plus shipping walmart.com
 
Ordered it along with the 12 Movie Collections of Savage Cinema and Big Screen Bombshells for $12.51 total. Can't resist the cheap grindhouse offerings.

joe_b 07-14-10 10:26 AM

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This is so annoying. I tried ordering it on Monday evening when it was listed 'in stock'. By the time I logged in, it was already taken off the site entirely. I see others have been ordering it since, so I add it to my cart and it lists 'No longer available'. This thing has been out of stock/in stock/out of stock/in stock and back out of stock all in the span of 48 hours!

Keep it Wal-Mart. :grumble:

jwstl 07-14-10 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by joe_b (Post 10264985)
This is so annoying. I tried ordering it on Monday evening when it was listed 'in stock'. By the time I logged in, it was already taken off the site entirely. I see others have been ordering it since, so I add it to my cart and it lists 'No longer available'. This thing has been out of stock/in stock/out of stock/in stock and back out of stock all in the span of 48 hours!

Keep it Wal-Mart. :grumble:

There are a lot of people ordering it for that price.

ratnamedted 07-14-10 10:51 AM

Re: Red Balloon (Criterion Version) 3.00 plus shipping walmart.com
 
If anyone is interested, Red Balloon/White Mane is available at bn.com for $10 (+shipping/tax). Cheaper if you use one of the 20% coupons in the bn thread.

Trevor 07-14-10 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ratnamedted (Post 10265047)
If anyone is interested, Red Balloon/White Mane is available at bn.com for $10 (+shipping/tax). Cheaper if you use one of the 20% coupons in the bn thread.

Coupons are now disabled online, but they still work in-store. And going thru various links will add another 7-10% off online.

joe_b 07-14-10 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jwstl (Post 10265002)
There are a lot of people ordering it for that price.

I'm sure, but their inventory updates are still very erratic.

g 07-14-10 06:37 PM

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I just got a look at my copy and it really looks fantastic.. I first saw it in elementary school on a projector. And this new version really has wonderful colors. They must have used computers on the red balloon to make the red really pop. They really did a first class job on it as it is really beautiful.

felcher 07-15-10 11:36 AM

Re: Red Balloon (Criterion Version) 3.00 plus shipping walmart.com
 
Back in stock...have at it. Thanks again.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/10171576

das1330 07-15-10 11:45 AM

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For $3, I couldn't resist!

rich-y 07-15-10 12:53 PM

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Now says, "Not available at this time".

joe_b 07-15-10 03:13 PM

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^ Whatya know? It happened again. -ohbfrank-

I actually persisted and managed to get an order through this morning before it "sold out" once more - but with their system it will probably be available again before the night's out.

Maxflier 07-24-10 10:09 PM

Re: Red Balloon (Criterion Version) 3.00 plus shipping walmart.com
 
Back in stock.

JiM T 07-24-10 11:25 PM

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Finally got it! Thanks!!! :)

RequiemX 07-24-10 11:44 PM

Re: Red Balloon (Criterion Version) 3.00 plus shipping walmart.com
 
Okay, I bite.

$4.25 shipped to Northern CA.

Hopefully they're losing money on this. Retail ذ·‡·‚°‚2s.

RequiemX 07-24-10 11:45 PM

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Plus Cordelia (due in Sept) needs some kids DVDs.

Drake 07-25-10 07:27 AM

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I ordered one, store delivery so it was only $3.19 total!

adrenaline78 07-25-10 05:19 PM

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Glad I borrowed this from the Library before dropping the 3 bucks on it.. I didn't care for it at all and don't see what the fuss is over it.

SlingshotBandit 07-25-10 07:29 PM

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Drats... it's out of stock again. Anyone know how many times they've been out of stock, only to get them back in?

joe_b 07-25-10 08:47 PM

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^ At least 4 times in a week and a half. If the price holds, I bet you'll get another crack at it.


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