Criterion 50% Off Sale?
02-14-12, 04:14 AM
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Criterion 50% Off Sale?
In the "Movies" thread on Reddit a poster has posted the information that Criterion is having a 50% Off Sale starting at noon, EST. Promo code SWAK so I guess it's to take advantage of Valentine's Day.
Please note I haven't found anything anywhere else to support this, but it seems reasonable to believe it may be an actual sale. YMMV.
Please note I haven't found anything anywhere else to support this, but it seems reasonable to believe it may be an actual sale. YMMV.
02-14-12, 09:21 AM
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Ugh...I didnt set up a wishlist. I only added my collection. My friend who made a wishlist got a coupon for $10 off too. Some people got them for just making a MyCriterion account. I didnt get anything...
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02-14-12, 10:09 AM
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Yea... but over $50 is free I believe
02-14-12, 11:19 AM
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No matter what I do on the site, I get the following,
"We’re sorry; something went wrong.
Please go back and try again."
I wouldn't mind World On a Wire if it's been released yet, though with the shipping I might be better off waiting for B&N or DD as I already do have a non Criterion copy.
"We’re sorry; something went wrong.
Please go back and try again."
I wouldn't mind World On a Wire if it's been released yet, though with the shipping I might be better off waiting for B&N or DD as I already do have a non Criterion copy.
02-14-12, 06:20 PM
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Enter the code SWAK at checkout. Only problem is, is that it won't work on pre-orders! Tried to order Anatomy of a Murder and it would not do it but the other title in my cart was reduced to 50% off. Sucks!!!
02-14-12, 07:41 PM
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No matter what I do on the site, I get the following,
"We’re sorry; something went wrong.
Please go back and try again."
I wouldn't mind World On a Wire if it's been released yet, though with the shipping I might be better off waiting for B&N or DD as I already do have a non Criterion copy.
"We’re sorry; something went wrong.
Please go back and try again."
I wouldn't mind World On a Wire if it's been released yet, though with the shipping I might be better off waiting for B&N or DD as I already do have a non Criterion copy.
02-14-12, 08:54 PM
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Re: Criterion 50% Off Sale?
Dear Criterion newsletter subscribers,
It’s been a frustrating day for many of our fans—and for us. While a lot of customers have been able to successfully place orders, many have not. We apologize for any difficulties this has caused. We’ve done some work on the site, and it is functioning more efficiently, but certainly not as well as we’d like. Unfortunately, we anticipate that it will remain slow for the duration of the sale.
Many of you were on Criterion.com at the same time trying to get your orders in on certain titles before we ran out of them, which caused a major site slowdown. To alleviate this pressure, after the sale ends we will announce a separate code to honor sale pricing on any titles that go out of stock.
And keep in mind that although the site is not operating at full speed, you should be able to place your order tonight with a bit of patience. Just enter the promotional code SWAK on your shopping cart page at Criterion.com to get 50% off the suggested retail price (SRP) on all in-stock Blu-rays and DVDs before noon EST on February 15th.
Thanks for hanging in there with us. We appreciate it!
The Criterion Collection
It’s been a frustrating day for many of our fans—and for us. While a lot of customers have been able to successfully place orders, many have not. We apologize for any difficulties this has caused. We’ve done some work on the site, and it is functioning more efficiently, but certainly not as well as we’d like. Unfortunately, we anticipate that it will remain slow for the duration of the sale.
Many of you were on Criterion.com at the same time trying to get your orders in on certain titles before we ran out of them, which caused a major site slowdown. To alleviate this pressure, after the sale ends we will announce a separate code to honor sale pricing on any titles that go out of stock.
And keep in mind that although the site is not operating at full speed, you should be able to place your order tonight with a bit of patience. Just enter the promotional code SWAK on your shopping cart page at Criterion.com to get 50% off the suggested retail price (SRP) on all in-stock Blu-rays and DVDs before noon EST on February 15th.
Thanks for hanging in there with us. We appreciate it!
The Criterion Collection
02-14-12, 09:12 PM
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Yep, I had to hit Refresh many, many times but eventually I completed the order & got an email confirmation.
I suppose it's rather fortuitous that one idle night I added 2 titles to My Criterion wishlist. With the $10 credit, the Monsters & Madmen set finally seems reasonably priced.
-Monsters and Madmen Criterion DVD Box Set (CC1671D) $39.97
-Kuroneko Criterion DVD (CC2067D) $14.97
-Subtotal: $54.94
-Shipping & handling: $0.00
-Credit: -$10.00
-Total: $44.94
I suppose it's rather fortuitous that one idle night I added 2 titles to My Criterion wishlist. With the $10 credit, the Monsters & Madmen set finally seems reasonably priced.
-Monsters and Madmen Criterion DVD Box Set (CC1671D) $39.97
-Kuroneko Criterion DVD (CC2067D) $14.97
-Subtotal: $54.94
-Shipping & handling: $0.00
-Credit: -$10.00
-Total: $44.94
02-14-12, 09:43 PM
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Oops guess I should read the whole thread - was just mentioning the email update.
I did pick up the new Three Colors set and Chungking Express on Blu-Ray, yay
I did pick up the new Three Colors set and Chungking Express on Blu-Ray, yay
02-14-12, 11:24 PM
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Couldn't get through until midnight. Everything I wanted was sold out. Nice web site maintenance, Criterion.
02-15-12, 01:07 AM
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Sorry for opening this can of worms...I hope everyone else had better luck than I did.
02-15-12, 02:28 AM
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What a goddamn nightmare that site is...my finger is worn down from hitting refresh a zillion times, and after all that the stupid code didn't work. And, I wanted to give them my money directly rather than to Amazon or B & N, but the site wouldn't let me.
Sorry for opening this can of worms...I hope everyone else had better luck than I did.
Sorry for opening this can of worms...I hope everyone else had better luck than I did.
At any rate, remember the sale ends at noon EST. And to reiterate what MoviePage quoted from their email newsletter: "after the sale ends we will announce a separate code to honor sale pricing on any titles that go out of stock. " Maybe the site will be more functional for night owls who shop while the rest of the world is asleep?
02-15-12, 03:44 AM
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Criterion sent out another email this afternoon/evening saying that due to the problems, things that go out of stock will go back on a 50% sale with a different code over the next couple weeks.
02-15-12, 02:59 PM
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02-15-12, 04:16 PM
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I just rewatched my original Columbia disc of Vanya a few days ago; it really is compelling theatre, filmed in the rotting, long abandoned New Amsterdam Theater to accentuate Chekhov's themes of genteel decay and regret. Of course, Disney swooped in afterward, fixed the New Amsterdam up and now it's the home of The Lion King.
I wasn't going to upgrade because the new disc has few features, but watching the original release reminded me how muddy the transfer is, so I guess I'm in for the Criterion Blu-Ray. If you liked Malle's My Dinner with Andre, then you'll enjoy Vanya On 42nd Street as well. And it's a great introduction to Chekhov's work.
