Official VCI/ROAN/ALPHA Bargain Thread
08-28-15, 05:23 PM
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VCI is also doing a 60% off sale this weekend. Unfortunately, it still doesn't include the web only box sets.
09-11-15, 05:27 PM
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I have this disk; it's a flipper. The Gorilla looks quite good and I'll guess it came from a very clean 16m print. Dark scenes are a little too dark, but that's the worst I can say, technically. As for the film itself, paraphrasing an IMDB review, "...at least the Ritz Brothers aren't singing an dancing". I have yet to watch Nabonga, but just checked it. There are many more little scratches, noticeably less detail, and dark scenes can be really dark...but there don't appear to be many. It's not great, but certainly watchable.
See my post here about the DVD-R situation. Roan/Troma appears tp have sold very few multi-feature DVD-R's. AFAIK, it was just Pre-Code Hollywood #1 and #2, The Kennel Murder Case, and The Stranger. As long as your case has a security sticker at the top and no DVD-R sticker on the spine, I'm sure it's fine. Honestly, I suspect there was just one pressing.
In case anybody recalls my trials finding a copy of Image's Quicksand (w/ Mickey Rooney), I finally gave up and bought a like new Roan copy off EBay for an unbelievable price. The only potential Roan on my list now is the Mr Wong collection. I was just gonna go with VCI, but notice that used Roans aren't that much. Any suggestions?
See my post here about the DVD-R situation. Roan/Troma appears tp have sold very few multi-feature DVD-R's. AFAIK, it was just Pre-Code Hollywood #1 and #2, The Kennel Murder Case, and The Stranger. As long as your case has a security sticker at the top and no DVD-R sticker on the spine, I'm sure it's fine. Honestly, I suspect there was just one pressing.
In case anybody recalls my trials finding a copy of Image's Quicksand (w/ Mickey Rooney), I finally gave up and bought a like new Roan copy off EBay for an unbelievable price. The only potential Roan on my list now is the Mr Wong collection. I was just gonna go with VCI, but notice that used Roans aren't that much. Any suggestions?
09-11-15, 05:38 PM
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I've heard of them and don't believe it. You probably have seen their offerings, but dismissed them as junk before ever checking the studio. Just like Alpha will occasionally surprise you, I'm sure Digicom has some good titles, too, but mostly due to where they stole their master. If they were that good, IMHO they'd be better known.
BTW, I decided to buy the "VCI Exclusive". It costs basically as much as the single title I wanted, and this way I combine shipping.
BTW, I decided to buy the "VCI Exclusive". It costs basically as much as the single title I wanted, and this way I combine shipping.
11-20-15, 03:09 PM
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Re: Official VCI/ROAN/ALPHA Bargain Thread
VCI is running a 60% of MSRP (NOT web prices sale), but they are including the "Exclusives" series this time, so I am finally picking up the "Exclusive" Noir box I've been wanting (6 disc) for $13.19 delivered.
Code is THANKS60
Through 12/1.
Code is THANKS60
Through 12/1.
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11-23-15, 11:48 AM
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Anyone having trouble with the THANKS60 coupon code not being accepted? I priced some items last week with it and it worked fine.
Today, it's not taking the discount off.
Today, it's not taking the discount off.
11-23-15, 01:23 PM
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Might be a cookie issue. Try deleting any vci cookies you find or delete all your cookies (means having to log back into everything, though) or try a different browser.
11-24-15, 09:28 AM
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Thanks M4 for the tip! If I ordered from them before, it was awhile back. Anyone know what the shipping charges are? Free shipping over $50? I didn't see the info under FAQ...which seems odd...
11-24-15, 02:49 PM
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I am wondering the same..............
BTW, is VCI really slow? I still haven't gotten a shipping confirmation.
BTW, is VCI really slow? I still haven't gotten a shipping confirmation.
11-24-15, 03:37 PM
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I looked through the site and noted several noir sets. I wonder if you, or others, might offer some suggestions on ones you consider better choices. Thanks for your post.
11-24-15, 06:02 PM
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As these disks are usually (always?) listed individually, check the individual listings. I'm sure many of the cliffhanger sets are DVD-R. On the other hand, I bought one of their "Rank Samplers" during the last sale and those were all real DVD's. The older material is more often MOD.
11-24-15, 06:32 PM
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11-24-15, 09:28 PM
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I THINK VCI also has a couple of the Edward G Robinson Noirs, but Kino would have them all in better quality.
The set I bought was mainly due to the rarity of some of the films. It's somewhat close to a blind buy, though I've been waiting for a price drop for quite awhile.
11-25-15, 10:04 AM
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Plus, the larger sets retain all of the special features from the earlier releases, including commentaries, interviews, radio programs, ad/photo galleries, etc.
All four sets -- 30 movies -- work out to around $50 shipped at the current sale prices, I believe.
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11-25-15, 03:34 PM
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As these disks are usually (always?) listed individually, check the individual listings. I'm sure many of the cliffhanger sets are DVD-R. On the other hand, I bought one of their "Rank Samplers" during the last sale and those were all real DVD's. The older material is more often MOD.
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11-25-15, 04:35 PM
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I don't believe any of the cliffhanger sets are DVD-Rs as they all say DVD under them, but I've been trying to call VCI today just to make sure before I place my order. They must have already left for the holiday as I can't reach anyone. In any case, some of their serials do say DVD-R, so a way to doubly make sure they are not until I can talk to someone is to do as you say and look up each title individually.
11-25-15, 06:22 PM
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As for this sale, I went for two of the Cliffhanger sets and they came out to be around $12.80 each which is a deal given how much film entertainment there are in full serials. Had to pass on the other two Cliffhanger sets because I had some of the titles in their individual releases.
11-25-15, 09:06 PM
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I also really want factory pressed, but in this case if they are burned I also can't bitch too loud with 6 films for $13.
11-30-15, 06:54 PM
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Came today, it is factory pressed.
12-01-15, 03:40 PM
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That's great news, thanks for letting us know.
I decided I wanted to add another title as it's pressed right now, but may not always be, so I called to see if my order from last Thursday had shipped yet and thankfully it hadn't. As always, excellent customer service from Penny who added the additional title and only charged me an extra dollar for shipping. She said it would have cost more if I had added the title online, so I'm glad I called. All in all, very happy with this sale.
I decided I wanted to add another title as it's pressed right now, but may not always be, so I called to see if my order from last Thursday had shipped yet and thankfully it hadn't. As always, excellent customer service from Penny who added the additional title and only charged me an extra dollar for shipping. She said it would have cost more if I had added the title online, so I'm glad I called. All in all, very happy with this sale.
12-11-15, 11:52 PM
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VCI Sale is is back on through 12/31
Code: XMAS60
I don't think there's anything I can't live without. Too bad Phantom Creeps is now 1 burned disc. I wouldn't mind a pressed copy of that.
I would also like it if they would put all of there George Raft titles in 1 set.
Code: XMAS60
I don't think there's anything I can't live without. Too bad Phantom Creeps is now 1 burned disc. I wouldn't mind a pressed copy of that.
I would also like it if they would put all of there George Raft titles in 1 set.
12-12-15, 11:16 AM
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I'm with you on that one. I kept waiting on a "good" sale to pick up a copy and it suddenly went to MOD. Blech! I'd likely pick one up from a Amazon MP dealer *if* they would bother to list if theirs is pressed or MOD.