DVD Talk Forum - The Columbia House TV-Greats Club FAQ (DVDs for under $5 incl s/h- not just TV!) PT2

March 2003 Updates:
BB7L for $.89 with free s/h (phone & online)
BG6L, BA4L, BD8L, BE1L (online) see page 7 of this thread for more details

UPDATED SUGGESTIONS:This is part 2 of the Columbia House TV Greats FAQ. While all the facts in the FAQ are not completely up to date, I'll update them as soon as I get a chance

Until then, look at the FAQ, check out the DVDs that are offered and phone in your order. Why? Because that's really the only way to know if the DVDs you're ordering are really available or not.

For any other info, check out the old thread here: http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthr...hreadid=152041

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UPDATES: Some (relatively) new DVD Collections available online!!!! (Good Times, Sanford and Son, Xena, Perry Mason and The A-Team) I've also added specific DVD content where available.Additionally, there are a bunch of new DVD Collections that are NOT available online. See the table for more info.Also, some people have reported a few new DVD Collections that so far have not been confirmed, see the GREEN & PURPLE part of the table for a list of these titles. As always, any additional information is welcome.Thanks  BASICS, JOINING AND QUITTING What is the TV Greats Club? It's a special Columbia House Club that specializes popular Classic TV and movie series'. While most of the available products are VHS video tapes, they also have DVDs ====================== Why should I be interested in this? Because it's a REALLY inexpensive way to get certain DVDs ====================== How inexpensive? What's the deal? How much per DVD? It depends on what code you use. The deals have varied from 89-cents per DVD with no shipping, 89-cents per DVD plus shipping, Free DVD plus shipping. But in general each DVD costs less than $5 including the shipping costs of $3.99 per DVD ====================== What are the codes? What DVDs are available? Below is a table of working codes, the DVD Series' and what the introductory selection that you will receive. Additionally I've included the 3-digit "Stamp Code" that refers to that particular series. Keep in mind that the TV Greats Club offers MANY MORE selections on VHS than on DVD and some of the titles are available on both VHS and DVD. So if you're ordering on the phone make sure to specify that you are interested in the DVD selection and/or reference the DVD-specific "Stamp codes" below. When ordering on the website the 3-digit codes do not appear, but you should still make sure that you have selected the DVD version of a series and not the VHS version. An "X" in the following table means that the selection (listed vertically) is available on the website using that given Savings Code (listed horizontally) NOTE: When entering codes on the website, be sure to eliminate any trailing "spaces". Especially if you used copy/paste to enter them. <TABLE BORDER=1 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" width="100%"> <tr> <td COLSPAN="7" BGCOLOR="#FFFFCC" height="30"> <center> Current Columbia House TV Greats Codes and Info </center> </td> </tr> <TR> <TH width="9%" height="9" bgcolor="#0000FF"></TH> <TH width="15%" height="9" bgcolor="#0000FF"></TH> <TH width="20%" height="9" bgcolor="#FF0000"> Savings Code </TH> <TH width="14%" height="9"> <div align="center">No Code</div> </TH> <TH width="14%" height="9"> <div align="center">AEYLor BERL</div> </TH> <th width="14%" height="9"> <div align="center">GQNL or GJ5L, DENL, FJJ, FJH, FJK, BCQL</div> </th> <th width="14%" height="9">DRP</th> </TR> <TR> <TD width="9%" bgcolor="#0000FF" height="18"></TD> <TD width="15%" bgcolor="#0000FF" height="18"></TD> <TD width="20%" bgcolor="#FF0000" height="18"> <div align="center">DVD Cost (not incl. $3.99 S/H)</div> </TD> <TD ALIGN=CENTER width="14%" height="18"> <div align="center">$4.95</div> </TD> <TD width="14%" height="18"> <div align="center">Free</div> </TD> <td width="14%" height="18"> <div align="center">.89</div> </td> <td width="14%" height="18"> <div align="center">.89</div> </td> </TR> <TR> <TD width="9%" bgcolor="#0000FF" height="16"></TD> <TD width="15%" bgcolor="#0000FF" height="16"></TD> <TD width="20%" height="16" bgcolor="#FF0000"> # of default startup selection pages </TD> <TD ALIGN=CENTER width="14%" height="16"> <div align="center">N/A</div> </TD> <TD width="14%" height="16"> <div align="center">14 or 13</div> </TD> <td width="14%" height="16"> <div align="center">Between 3 & 15</div> </td> <td width="14%" height="16"> 2 DVD Pages (1) </td> </TR> <TR> <TD width="9%" bgcolor="#FFFF00" height="28"> Stamp Code </TD> <TD width="15%" bgcolor="#FFFF00" height="28"> Series Title </TD> <TD width="20%" height="28" bgcolor="#FFFF00"> <div align="center">First Selections</div> </TD> <TD ALIGN=CENTER width="14%" height="28">. </TD> <TD width="14%" height="28">. </TD> <td width="14%" height="28">. </td> <td width="14%" height="28">. </td> </TR> <tr bgcolor="#CCCCCC"> <td width="9%">EZK or EYF</td> <td width="15%">NEW! Woody Woodpecker</td> <td width="20%">100 Minutes of Classic Cartoons</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">(4) </td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">(4) </td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">(4) </td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">(4) </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#CCCCCC"> <td width="9%">HRZ</td> <td width="15%">NEW! Hercules </td> <td width="20%">(2) 1hr Episodes</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">(4) </td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">(4) </td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">(4) </td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">(4) </td> </tr> <TR bgcolor="#CCCCCC"> <TD width="9%" height="2">HAS</TD> <TD width="15%" height="2">NEW! Lois & Clark</TD> <TD width="20%" height="2">(2) 1hr Episodes</TD> <td align=CENTER width="14%">These</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">Titles</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">Are</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">Not</td> </TR> <TR bgcolor="#CCCCCC"> <TD width="9%" height="2">HSH</TD> <TD width="15%" height="2">NEW! The X-Files</TD> <TD width="20%" height="2">4 Episodes</TD> <td align=CENTER width="14%">Available</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">On</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">The</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">Website</td> </TR> <TR bgcolor="#CCCCCC"> <TD width="9%" height="2">HR4</TD> <TD width="15%" height="2">NEW! Knight Rider</TD> <TD width="20%" height="2">(2) 1hr Episodes</TD> <td align=CENTER width="14%">(4) </td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">(4) </td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">(4) </td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">(4) </td> </TR> <tr bgcolor="#CCCCCC"> <td width="9%" height="2">K6B </td> <td width="15%" height="2">SouthPark</td> <td width="20%" height="2">4 half hour episodes </td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">(4) </td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">(4) </td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">(4) </td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">(4) </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#CCCCCC"> <td width="9%">K6J or J8O </td> <td width="15%">Dragon Ball Z</td> <td width="20%"> Captain Ginyu, Assault </td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">(4) </td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">(4) </td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">(4) </td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">(4) </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#FF00FF"> <td width="9%">13W or EZP</td> <td width="15%">Maybe NEW! Babylon 5</td> <td width="20%">While this title has been reported to be on DVD, be aware that:</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">13W is a</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">VHS</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">Code!!!</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%"> </td> </tr> <TR bgcolor="#00FF00"> <TD width="9%" height="2">???</TD> <TD width="15%" height="2">Maybe NEW! Star Trek - The Next Generation</TD> <TD width="20%" height="2"> <div align="center"></div> </TD> <TD ALIGN=CENTER width="14%" height="2">These </TD> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="2">are just</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="2">rumored</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="2"> </td> </TR> <tr bgcolor="#00FF00"> <td width="9%" height="2">??</td> <td width="15%" height="2">Maybe NEW! Kolchak - The Night Stalker</td> <td width="20%" height="2"> <div align="center"></div> </td> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="2">These </td> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="2">are just</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="2">rumored</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="2"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="9%" height="2">HFQ</td> <td width="15%" height="2">NEW! Good Times</td> <td width="20%" height="2">4 Episodes</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="2">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="2">X(6)</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="2">X(6)</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="2">X(6)</td> </tr> <TR> <TD width="9%" height="2">DMH</TD> <TD width="15%" height="2">Sanford and Son</TD> <TD width="20%" height="2">Pilot: Crossed Swords, Happy Birthday Pop, Here Comes the Bride There Goes The Bride, The Copper Caper</TD> <TD ALIGN=CENTER width="14%" height="2">X</TD> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="2">X(6)</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="2">X(6)</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="2">X(6)</td> </TR> <TR> <td width="9%" height="3">59S or DMQ</td> <td width="15%" height="3">Xena: Warrior Princess</td> <td width="20%" height="3">Sins of the Past, Chariots of War</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="3">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="3">X(6)</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="3">X(6)</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="3">X(6)</td> </TR> <TR> <td width="9%" height="2">DNZ</td> <td width="15%" height="2">The A-Team</td> <td width="20%" height="2">1st DVD has the 2-hour first episode: "Mexican Slayride" with Tim Dunigan instead of Dirk Benedict</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="2">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="2">X(6)</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="2">X(6)</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="2">X(6)</td> </TR> <TR> <TD width="9%" height="2">DN4</TD> <TD width="15%" height="2">Perry Mason</TD> <TD width="20%" height="2">2 Episodes</TD> <TD ALIGN=CENTER width="14%" height="2">X</TD> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="2">X(6)</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="2">X(6)</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="2">X(6)</td> </TR> <TR> <TD width="9%" height="45">CFQ</TD> <TD width="15%" height="45"> All in the Family </TD> <TD width="20%" height="45"> Pilot: Meet the Bunkers, Archie's Letter to the President, Archie Gives Blood, Archie and Lionel Again (also includes Show History, Cast Info and song lyrics) </TD> <TD ALIGN=CENTER width="14%" height="45">X</TD> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="45">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="45">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="45">X</td> </TR> <TR> <TD width="9%" height="20">CQM</TD> <TD width="15%" height="20"> The Cosby Show </TD> <TD width="20%" height="20"> Pilot, Goodbye Mr. Fish, Bad Dreams, One More Time </TD> <TD ALIGN=CENTER width="14%" height="20"> X </TD> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="20">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="20">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="20">X</td> </TR> <TR> <TD width="9%" height="26"> CHA </TD> <TD width="15%" height="26"> Hogan's Heroes </TD> <TD width="20%" height="26">"The Informer", "Hold That Tiger", "Kommandant of the Year", and "The Late Inspector General" </TD> <TD ALIGN=CENTER width="14%" height="26">X</TD> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="26">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="26">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="26">X</td> </TR> <TR> <TD width="9%">CQQ </TD> <TD width="15%">Have Gun Will Travel </TD> <TD width="20%">Three Bells To Perdido, The Great Mojave Chase, The Outlaw, Winchester Quarantine [all from 1957]</TD> <TD ALIGN=CENTER width="14%">X</TD> <td align=CENTER width="14%">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">X</td> </TR> <TR> <TD width="9%" height="8">CFT </TD> <TD width="15%" height="8">The Avengers</TD> <TD width="20%" height="8"> The Town of No Return, The Gravediggers, The Cybernauts </TD> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="8">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="8">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="8">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="8">X (2)</td> </TR> <TR> <TD width="9%">K60 or K0C </TD> <TD width="15%"> The Powerpuff Girls (3)</TD> <TD width="20%"> Powerpuff Bluff </TD> <td align=CENTER width="14%">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">X</td> </TR> <TR> <TD width="9%" height="22">K6X </TD> <TD width="15%" height="22">The Thunderbirds</TD> <TD width="20%" height="22"> Trapped in the Sky, Pit of Peril, City of Fire </TD> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="22">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="22">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="22">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="22">X</td> </TR> <TR> <TD width="9%">K80 </TD> <TD width="15%"> Space 1999</TD> <TD width="20%">Breakaway, Matter of Life and Death, The Black Sun </TD> <td align=CENTER width="14%">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">X</td> </TR> <TR> <TD width="9%">K6Q </TD> <TD width="15%">I Love Lucy </TD> <TD width="20%">Cuban Pals, The Freezer, Lucy Does a TV Commercial, The Publicity Agent [all from 1952]</TD> <td align=CENTER width="14%">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">X</td> </TR> <TR> <TD width="9%">J0L</TD> <TD width="15%">Best of Japanese Anime</TD> <TD width="20%">Wrath of the Ninja </TD> <td align=CENTER width="14%">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">X (2)</td> </TR> <TR> <TD width="9%">183 </TD> <TD width="15%">The Clint Eastwood Collection</TD> <TD width="20%">The Outlaw Josey Wales </TD> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="22">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="22">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="22">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="22">X (2)</td> </TR> <TR> <TD width="9%">K6T </TD> <TD width="15%">The Three Stooges</TD> <TD width="20%">6 shorts </TD> <td align=CENTER width="14%">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">X</td> </TR> <TR> <TD width="9%">K48 </TD> <TD width="15%">Favorite Frat Comedies</TD> <TD width="20%">Animal House </TD> <td align=CENTER width="14%">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">X</td> </TR> <TR> <TD width="9%">K5J </TD> <TD width="15%">The Julia Roberts Collection </TD> <TD width="20%">Pretty Woman </TD> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="22">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="22">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="22">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="22">X</td> </TR> <TR> <TD width="9%" height="26">K5T </TD> <TD width="15%" height="26">Nightmares of Every Kind (3) </TD> <TD width="20%" height="26"> Nightmare on Elm Street </TD> <td align=CENTER width="14%">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">X</td> </TR> <TR> <TD width="9%">K6M</TD> <TD width="15%">The Prisoner</TD> <TD width="20%">Vol. 1 - The Schizoid Man</TD> <td align=CENTER width="14%">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">X</td> </TR> <TR> <TD width="9%">K58 </TD> <TD width="15%">Sci-Fi Cinema</TD> <TD width="20%"> 2001: A Space Odyssey </TD> <td align=CENTER width="14%">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">X</td> </TR> <TR> <TD width="9%">18Z or 17V </TD> <TD width="15%">The Stephen King Collection</TD> <TD width="20%">The Shining </TD> <td align=CENTER width="14%">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="22">X (2)</td> </TR> <TR> <TD width="9%">K6E </TD> <TD width="15%">The Twilight Zone</TD> <TD width="20%">Nick of Time, The Prime Move, It's a Good Life and more </TD> <td align=CENTER width="14%">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">X (2)</td> </TR> <TR> <TD width="9%" height="18">18W</TD> <TD width="15%" height="18">Star Trek</TD> <TD width="20%" height="18">Where No Man Has Gone Before, The Corbomite Maneuver </TD> <TD ALIGN=CENTER width="14%" height="18">X</TD> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="18">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="18">X</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="18">X (2)</td> </TR> <TR bgcolor="#CCCCCC"> <TD width="9%">K63 </TD> <TD width="15%">Eddie Murphy </TD> <TD width="20%">The Nutty Professor </TD> <td align=CENTER width="14%">(4) (7)</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">(4) (7)</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">(4) (7)</td> <td align=CENTER width="14%">(4) (7)</td> </TR> <tr bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <td width="9%" height="20">??? </td> <td width="15%" height="20">The James Bond Series (5)</td> <td width="20%" height="20">Goldfinger </td> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="20">. </td> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="20">. </td> <td align=CENTER width="14%" height="20">. </td> <td width="14%" height="20"> <div align="center">(2)</div> </td> </tr></table>(1) For whatever reason, the DRP code starts you off with only 2 pages of selections, but they are pages of just DVDs as opposed to the other codes which start you with many pages of VHS choices. If you click the "DVD Collections" link then you will be taken to the full 4-pages of DVD choices. (2) These are the only choices that are included in the initial 2-pages. All of them are also included on the 4-pages of the "DVD Collections" link except for the James Bond series which is ONLY an option on the initial 2-pages and doesn't appear as a selection at all using any other codes. In addition, clicking on "Order Now" from either of the initial 2-pages takes you to an e-mail confirmation page that is a bit confusing. Instead of saying "Your introductory DVD from Title Here (DVD)" it says "Your introductory videocassette from Title Here (DVD) " (3) These are in the "DVD Collections" section but don't say "(DVD)" next to their titles. However, when you click "Order Now", the e-mail confirmation page lists them correctly as DVDs (4) These selections don't seem to be availble at all via the website, however they should be valid over the phone and can be referenced by their "Stamp Code". (5) The James Bond Collection is not available anymore even though it is currently listed on the website if you use the DRP savings code.(6) At the time of this update, these new DVDs are still showing up as being "$4.95 plus $3.99 shipping" instead of "$0.00 (or $0.89) plus $3.99 shipping" when you click "Order Now" even when using the discount codes. I don't know if they'll actually charge you or not, but phoning in your order might clear up any confusion.(7) This title is very probably no longer available ====================== How do I get in on this deal? Is there a phone number to call to order the TV Greats DVDs? The website is: <a href="http://www.tvgreats.com" target="_blank">www.tvgreats.com</a> The phone numbers are: 1-800-667-0364 (recent) 1-800-538-7766 (recent) 1-800-457-0086 (old?) 1-800-262-2001 (old?) ====================== Are there any "fulfillments" like the regular CH DVD Club? In a sense, but you're not obligated to fulfill them. The TV Greats Club will send you additional DVDs from your selected "series" every 4 to 6 weeks at a cost of $19.95 - $34.95 plus shipping. The key is to quit the club before they send you the expensive DVDs ====================== You only have to order this one DVD? You are not obligated to order ANYMORE DVDs? Correct!! Yeah, almost too good to be true. ====================== Don't you have to return the first DVD within 30 days if you quit the club? No, you do not. ====================== How do I cancel after I get my cheap DVDs? After you receive your DVD and have paid for it, simply E-mail Columbia House with your account number and ask to have it cancelled. They'll confirm within 2 to 4 days usually. ====================== What's their e-mail address? Their customer service email is: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> ====================== I ordered online but it didn't ask for my Credit Card? They will send you a bill with the DVD. ====================== I got a defective disc, how can I get it replaced? Send them an e-mail saying that you got a bad disc. They'll send you a new one along with a preprinted return label ====================== How many accounts can I have simultaneously? Is it "two" like the regular DVD Club? You can sign up for more than 2 at a time. Some have reported to having 4 or 5 accounts going simultaneously ====================== I feel weird having that many going at once. Can I re-enroll after I cancel? After you receive your DVDs you can call to cancel your account and ask to enroll in a different series with the same deal. ====================== I signed up but never got a confirmation e-mail. What's going on???? You will not receive a confirmation e-mail from the TV Greats club ====================== Is there a limit on how many times I can get the same DVD? It's been reported that you cannot join the same club twice. Therefore you cannot get more than one copy of any DVD ====================== If I have 2 accounts with the regular CH DVD Club can I still join the TV Greats? People have reported being a member of both clubs at the same time and never having any problems. 2 accounts open at DVD club and 2 accounts open at 89 cent club. All going to the same address, all on the same credit card. ====================== How long does it take from the point I order to when I get charged? It usually takes about 2 weeks before it shows up on your CC. ====================== How long to receive the DVD? It been reported to take up to 5-6 weeks, some have reported 2-weeks. Others say give it 3 or 4 weeks from the time you placed your order. ====================== SPECIFIC TITLE QUESTIONS The Prisoner DVDs are for sale in B&M in 2-disc boxes. Will I get a 2-disc boxed set from the TVGreats Club? "The Prisoner" and all other A & E sets come in a box with 2 DVD's. The Prisoner has 5 of these two DVD sets, making 10 DVD's. Each DVD has a volume number. Basically, you get Prisoner volume 1 which is what ONE of the DVDs you would get in the first set is. I heard that some outlets might sell the Prisoner DVDs separately if you were looking to get volume 2 without having to buy the set, but I don't know of any. ====================== Is "The Shining" the new remastered version? Yes, people are getting the new remastered versions ====================== Is the "2001" the new remastered version? Yes, people are getting the new remastered versions ====================== In the Clint Eastwood Collection, do you get the NEW version of "The Outlaw Josey Wales"? Yes. ====================== Is Animal House the Collectors Edition? Yes. ====================== I just received my Animal House DVD, It has NO security tag or sticker. It's been rumored that CH repackages DVDs. On the other hand, it's also been said that they do not. In either case, occasionally you will get a DVD without a security tag or sticker but the DVDs themselves appear to be completely new.. ======================