November Criterion Sale
#602
Re: November Criterion Sale
Overheard in the upper east side location today:
Dad, age around 45 (points to bin of Criterions marked 50% off) : "What are these?"
Son, age around 17 (rifles through bin) : "These look like... independent movies. They're all small movies. They're movies like I could make."
Dad: "Yeah, that's why they're 50% off. I bet your French teacher would like this crap."
Dad, age around 45 (points to bin of Criterions marked 50% off) : "What are these?"
Son, age around 17 (rifles through bin) : "These look like... independent movies. They're all small movies. They're movies like I could make."
Dad: "Yeah, that's why they're 50% off. I bet your French teacher would like this crap."
#603
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Re: November Criterion Sale
Overheard in the upper east side location today:
Dad, age around 45 (points to bin of Criterions marked 50% off) : "What are these?"
Son, age around 17 (rifles through bin) : "These look like... independent movies. They're all small movies. They're movies like I could make."
Dad: "Yeah, that's why they're 50% off. I bet your French teacher would like this crap."
Dad, age around 45 (points to bin of Criterions marked 50% off) : "What are these?"
Son, age around 17 (rifles through bin) : "These look like... independent movies. They're all small movies. They're movies like I could make."
Dad: "Yeah, that's why they're 50% off. I bet your French teacher would like this crap."
#604
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Re: November Criterion Sale
So, I said I probably wasn't going to use any in-store coupons, but then I changed my mind.
I made my first purchases Friday. I used two $5 off at two different stores for a total of 4 Blu-rays. During those trips, I got House, Darjeeling Limited at one store and The Magician, Black Orpheus at the other.
Earlier in the week, I happened to look at my Thank You Network points on one of my credit cards and realized I could exchange them for B&N gift cards. I cashed in for $125 and they arrived Saturday. So, I got a friend of mine with a membership to ride with me and I got another 5 at two stores. I would have bought a couple more, but the store that had Crumb on Blu-ray when I went Friday had sold out. Then I was also going to get Paths of Glory, but it was nowhere to be found. Their inventory showed one copy, but we couldn't find it. And we looked! In fact, the woman working in the area called in someone else to come into the section so she could look through all the Blu-rays trying to find it. This is happening while there is a line forming for checkouts. She kept saying how much she liked Stanley Kubrick and kept looking. We never found it, but I appreciated the effort. So, no Crumb and neither store had any copies of Antichrist. But I did get Seven Samurai, Breathless, Charade, Thin Red Line and Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence.
As for ease of coupons, I had even less of an issue this time as compared to last sale. Previously, I would have issues because they would ring up the movie at $20 and then add the membership discount, making it ineligible for the coupon. Usually, a manager would be called and they would OK it. This time, no problems at all. Scan item, then coupon, ask for member phone number and done. I think there would be problems if I tried to use the same coupon multiple times. They allow me to do separate purchases to use the 2 different $5 off coupons. That's why it helps to bring a friend.
My dad is going to be there this week (it's about a 45-minute drive), so I might give him a couple of coupons to pick up Modern Times and Night of the Hunter. I'll just let him use my membership. The rest I was planning on buying (Crumb, Paths of Glory, Antichrist) might end up being online purchases.
I made my first purchases Friday. I used two $5 off at two different stores for a total of 4 Blu-rays. During those trips, I got House, Darjeeling Limited at one store and The Magician, Black Orpheus at the other.
Earlier in the week, I happened to look at my Thank You Network points on one of my credit cards and realized I could exchange them for B&N gift cards. I cashed in for $125 and they arrived Saturday. So, I got a friend of mine with a membership to ride with me and I got another 5 at two stores. I would have bought a couple more, but the store that had Crumb on Blu-ray when I went Friday had sold out. Then I was also going to get Paths of Glory, but it was nowhere to be found. Their inventory showed one copy, but we couldn't find it. And we looked! In fact, the woman working in the area called in someone else to come into the section so she could look through all the Blu-rays trying to find it. This is happening while there is a line forming for checkouts. She kept saying how much she liked Stanley Kubrick and kept looking. We never found it, but I appreciated the effort. So, no Crumb and neither store had any copies of Antichrist. But I did get Seven Samurai, Breathless, Charade, Thin Red Line and Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence.
As for ease of coupons, I had even less of an issue this time as compared to last sale. Previously, I would have issues because they would ring up the movie at $20 and then add the membership discount, making it ineligible for the coupon. Usually, a manager would be called and they would OK it. This time, no problems at all. Scan item, then coupon, ask for member phone number and done. I think there would be problems if I tried to use the same coupon multiple times. They allow me to do separate purchases to use the 2 different $5 off coupons. That's why it helps to bring a friend.
My dad is going to be there this week (it's about a 45-minute drive), so I might give him a couple of coupons to pick up Modern Times and Night of the Hunter. I'll just let him use my membership. The rest I was planning on buying (Crumb, Paths of Glory, Antichrist) might end up being online purchases.
#605
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Re: November Criterion Sale
So, I said I probably wasn't going to use any in-store coupons, but then I changed my mind.
As for ease of coupons, I had even less of an issue this time as compared to last sale. Previously, I would have issues because they would ring up the movie at $20 and then add the membership discount, making it ineligible for the coupon. Usually, a manager would be called and they would OK it. This time, no problems at all. Scan item, then coupon, ask for member phone number and done. I think there would be problems if I tried to use the same coupon multiple times. They allow me to do separate purchases to use the 2 different $5 off coupons. That's why it helps to bring a friend.
As for ease of coupons, I had even less of an issue this time as compared to last sale. Previously, I would have issues because they would ring up the movie at $20 and then add the membership discount, making it ineligible for the coupon. Usually, a manager would be called and they would OK it. This time, no problems at all. Scan item, then coupon, ask for member phone number and done. I think there would be problems if I tried to use the same coupon multiple times. They allow me to do separate purchases to use the 2 different $5 off coupons. That's why it helps to bring a friend.
First she complained about my reuse of the coupon, however, she said she'd allow it this time. Gee Thanks! Then she started complaining that my coupon was hard to read despite the fact that she already knew what it was!
On the flip side, the one college guy that is a part timer there is as nice as can be, and told me he spent over $200 on the sale so far himself.
My attitude regarding overuse of the coupons is this: If BN corporate really had a problem with it, they would have done something about it by now, either through their computer software or via a warning to each store. Instead they keep offering the coupons and allowing the stores to do as they wish. The fact that YMMV on the coupons is reason enough to keep trying them IMO.
#606
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Re: November Criterion Sale
Picked up:
The Double Life of Veronique
The Red Shoes
Black Narcissus
Kapo
Jules and Jim
total of $67
The guy at the register told me that i could use the 25% for all, but when i was done with my purchase i checked my receipt and noticed that he only put 25% for the most expensive
He lied. I was already expecting $40 something for the whole lot. Oh well. I guess i'm gonna come back tonight.
The Double Life of Veronique
The Red Shoes
Black Narcissus
Kapo
Jules and Jim
total of $67
The guy at the register told me that i could use the 25% for all, but when i was done with my purchase i checked my receipt and noticed that he only put 25% for the most expensive
He lied. I was already expecting $40 something for the whole lot. Oh well. I guess i'm gonna come back tonight.
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I did receive an e-mail today that the Eclipse 14: Rossellini was not avail. and I had 24 to click "I still want this" and if I don't, they would cancel the order. Curious if others who received a cancellation also got the 24 hour notification.
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Yesterday I used the 25% off non-member coupon at four DC-area locations (Downtown; Georgetown; Clarendon; Potomac Yards). Everything went smooth as silk. I only use that coupon for single item purchases - but luckily there are so many Barnes & Noble stores in the DC area it's possible to use the coupon several times. I've never been hassled about it.
I bought:
Nikkatsu Noir - $26.24 + tax
Red Desert - $15.00 + tax
Yi-Yi - $15.00 + tax
The Vanishing $11.25 + tax
Should there be another 25% off coupon for this coming weekend I would try to use it on Night of the Hunter - but I will probably end up using my AAA 10% on-line for any final purchases before the sale ends.
I bought:
Nikkatsu Noir - $26.24 + tax
Red Desert - $15.00 + tax
Yi-Yi - $15.00 + tax
The Vanishing $11.25 + tax
Should there be another 25% off coupon for this coming weekend I would try to use it on Night of the Hunter - but I will probably end up using my AAA 10% on-line for any final purchases before the sale ends.
#611
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I did not on any of my 3 tries ordering the Blu of House. Each time it was canceled within 24 hours of placing the order under the excuse, "we tried to no avail to find the item", even when ordered in-store.
#612
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Re: November Criterion Sale
Picked up:
The Double Life of Veronique
The Red Shoes
Black Narcissus
Kapo
Jules and Jim
total of $67
The guy at the register told me that i could use the 25% for all, but when i was done with my purchase i checked my receipt and noticed that he only put 25% for the most expensive
He lied. I was already expecting $40 something for the whole lot. Oh well. I guess i'm gonna come back tonight.
The Double Life of Veronique
The Red Shoes
Black Narcissus
Kapo
Jules and Jim
total of $67
The guy at the register told me that i could use the 25% for all, but when i was done with my purchase i checked my receipt and noticed that he only put 25% for the most expensive
He lied. I was already expecting $40 something for the whole lot. Oh well. I guess i'm gonna come back tonight.
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So, I said I probably wasn't going to use any in-store coupons, but then I changed my mind.
I made my first purchases Friday. I used two $5 off at two different stores for a total of 4 Blu-rays. During those trips, I got House, Darjeeling Limited at one store and The Magician, Black Orpheus at the other.
Earlier in the week, I happened to look at my Thank You Network points on one of my credit cards and realized I could exchange them for B&N gift cards. I cashed in for $125 and they arrived Saturday. So, I got a friend of mine with a membership to ride with me and I got another 5 at two stores. I would have bought a couple more, but the store that had Crumb on Blu-ray when I went Friday had sold out. Then I was also going to get Paths of Glory, but it was nowhere to be found. Their inventory showed one copy, but we couldn't find it. And we looked! In fact, the woman working in the area called in someone else to come into the section so she could look through all the Blu-rays trying to find it. This is happening while there is a line forming for checkouts. She kept saying how much she liked Stanley Kubrick and kept looking. We never found it, but I appreciated the effort. So, no Crumb and neither store had any copies of Antichrist. But I did get Seven Samurai, Breathless, Charade, Thin Red Line and Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence.
As for ease of coupons, I had even less of an issue this time as compared to last sale. Previously, I would have issues because they would ring up the movie at $20 and then add the membership discount, making it ineligible for the coupon. Usually, a manager would be called and they would OK it. This time, no problems at all. Scan item, then coupon, ask for member phone number and done. I think there would be problems if I tried to use the same coupon multiple times. They allow me to do separate purchases to use the 2 different $5 off coupons. That's why it helps to bring a friend.
My dad is going to be there this week (it's about a 45-minute drive), so I might give him a couple of coupons to pick up Modern Times and Night of the Hunter. I'll just let him use my membership. The rest I was planning on buying (Crumb, Paths of Glory, Antichrist) might end up being online purchases.
I made my first purchases Friday. I used two $5 off at two different stores for a total of 4 Blu-rays. During those trips, I got House, Darjeeling Limited at one store and The Magician, Black Orpheus at the other.
Earlier in the week, I happened to look at my Thank You Network points on one of my credit cards and realized I could exchange them for B&N gift cards. I cashed in for $125 and they arrived Saturday. So, I got a friend of mine with a membership to ride with me and I got another 5 at two stores. I would have bought a couple more, but the store that had Crumb on Blu-ray when I went Friday had sold out. Then I was also going to get Paths of Glory, but it was nowhere to be found. Their inventory showed one copy, but we couldn't find it. And we looked! In fact, the woman working in the area called in someone else to come into the section so she could look through all the Blu-rays trying to find it. This is happening while there is a line forming for checkouts. She kept saying how much she liked Stanley Kubrick and kept looking. We never found it, but I appreciated the effort. So, no Crumb and neither store had any copies of Antichrist. But I did get Seven Samurai, Breathless, Charade, Thin Red Line and Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence.
As for ease of coupons, I had even less of an issue this time as compared to last sale. Previously, I would have issues because they would ring up the movie at $20 and then add the membership discount, making it ineligible for the coupon. Usually, a manager would be called and they would OK it. This time, no problems at all. Scan item, then coupon, ask for member phone number and done. I think there would be problems if I tried to use the same coupon multiple times. They allow me to do separate purchases to use the 2 different $5 off coupons. That's why it helps to bring a friend.
My dad is going to be there this week (it's about a 45-minute drive), so I might give him a couple of coupons to pick up Modern Times and Night of the Hunter. I'll just let him use my membership. The rest I was planning on buying (Crumb, Paths of Glory, Antichrist) might end up being online purchases.
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Re: November Criterion Sale
Final:
Ikiru
The Throne of Blood
Paris, Texas
La Strada
Total = $37
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Re: November Criterion Sale
Overheard in the upper east side location today:
Dad, age around 45 (points to bin of Criterions marked 50% off) : "What are these?"
Son, age around 17 (rifles through bin) : "These look like... independent movies. They're all small movies. They're movies like I could make."
Dad: "Yeah, that's why they're 50% off. I bet your French teacher would like this crap."
Dad, age around 45 (points to bin of Criterions marked 50% off) : "What are these?"
Son, age around 17 (rifles through bin) : "These look like... independent movies. They're all small movies. They're movies like I could make."
Dad: "Yeah, that's why they're 50% off. I bet your French teacher would like this crap."
#617
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Not a great morning!
On my travels this morning, I picked up Night of the Hunter at the Nashua NH store for $17.50 - a great price.
BUT - when I got home, I found that the booklet had the first few pages folded over, with the expected ugly white fold lines right across the pages. I checked with the nearest B&N to home, and they were already sold out at around 11.30am, so they're ordering me a replacement copy - a drag to be sure, but it should work out in the end.
On my travels this morning, I picked up Night of the Hunter at the Nashua NH store for $17.50 - a great price.
BUT - when I got home, I found that the booklet had the first few pages folded over, with the expected ugly white fold lines right across the pages. I checked with the nearest B&N to home, and they were already sold out at around 11.30am, so they're ordering me a replacement copy - a drag to be sure, but it should work out in the end.
#618
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Not a great morning!
On my travels this morning, I picked up Night of the Hunter at the Nashua NH store for $17.50 - a great price.
BUT - when I got home, I found that the booklet had the first few pages folded over, with the expected ugly white fold lines right across the pages. I checked with the nearest B&N to home, and they were already sold out at around 11.30am, so they're ordering me a replacement copy - a drag to be sure, but it should work out in the end.
On my travels this morning, I picked up Night of the Hunter at the Nashua NH store for $17.50 - a great price.
BUT - when I got home, I found that the booklet had the first few pages folded over, with the expected ugly white fold lines right across the pages. I checked with the nearest B&N to home, and they were already sold out at around 11.30am, so they're ordering me a replacement copy - a drag to be sure, but it should work out in the end.
I've actually never seen Night of the Hunter, but I've contemplated picking it up during the sale. I still have so much to purchase though.
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Criterion do have great customer service, via Jon Mulvaney. But I'm going to let the store get me a replacement as its the simplest thing to do. It is nice to know that Criterion's service is there if need be, though!
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I've got nine items, ordered Nov. 1 that have a ship date of Nov. 22 and I'm very nervous with all this talk about various items being mysteriously cancelled.
If my Night Of The Hunter is cancelled and I'm unable to re-order before the sale ends, you'll hear my scream way across The Pond...
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P.S. - Here's hoping B&N doesn't bollocks-up your orders.
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Just got word that my Seven Samurai Blu-Ray and my Night Of The Hunter Blu-Ray have shipped. Still waiting on The Thin Red Line (which supposedly shipped a couple days ago) and my Louie Bluie DVD (which has yet to ship).
I know. It kills me since I just bought the DVD the last sale. *sigh* Well, I'll just have to upgrade; the film will look outstanding in Blu, no doubt.
I know. It kills me since I just bought the DVD the last sale. *sigh* Well, I'll just have to upgrade; the film will look outstanding in Blu, no doubt.