Meaning of Life replacement disc?
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From: The land of Toppled Trees. Virginia
Originally posted by joliom
I tried that phone number and got a "We're sorry your call can not be completed as dialed..." message. Is there a working number I can call? Are they supposed to be issuing a V3 replacement disc any time soon?
I tried that phone number and got a "We're sorry your call can not be completed as dialed..." message. Is there a working number I can call? Are they supposed to be issuing a V3 replacement disc any time soon?
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I also got the error message when trying to dial. I tried at 2:00 CST, several times right after that, then placed a series of more calls at 4:00....This was after sending them three emails over the course of a week. No response. Hell, I wouldn't have bothered trying to contact them at ALL about my crappy replacement disc, had it not been for them sending emails and letters to others saying it would be fixed...
...As of now I still have no idea if a replacement disc is on the way to my house, if my information is in their system so they CAN mail said disc when it is ready, or if they are just going to ignore me altogether! As I said in another thread, I will not support anything from Universal again (DVDs, CDs, or theatrical films) until I get a working copy of Meaning of Life!
...As of now I still have no idea if a replacement disc is on the way to my house, if my information is in their system so they CAN mail said disc when it is ready, or if they are just going to ignore me altogether! As I said in another thread, I will not support anything from Universal again (DVDs, CDs, or theatrical films) until I get a working copy of Meaning of Life!
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I just received "V3" (not really, its still labeled V2, but this one actually works!) I wasn't given any prior notice, but here it is, in my mailbox. A preliminary check of the first chapter (the mini movie in the movie) and it is truely fixed! I have not done a thorough check, but other than one white dot that looks like it got mistakenly put on the chin of the first executive walking by, with a checklist, I noticed nothing wrong! I assume that white dots/lines are not anywhere else in the movie....(It kind of looked like a telestrator line you might see Madden draw over on a football replay)
My boycott of Universal products is over, although I still doubt I will buy anything of theirs on release date, so I can be sure of quality control....
My boycott of Universal products is over, although I still doubt I will buy anything of theirs on release date, so I can be sure of quality control....
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From: The land of Toppled Trees. Virginia
Well I'll be damned!!! Mine just showed up a little while ago, via UPS, and YES, mine works as well. It came with a little slip of paper that had a different phone # for Consumer Relations Department. This one was...
972-293-5903
Just in case someone needs it.
972-293-5903
Just in case someone needs it.
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Originally posted by raiders757
Well I'll be damned!!! Mine just showed up a little while ago, via UPS, and YES, mine works as well. It came with a little slip of paper that had a different phone # for Consumer Relations Department. This one was...
972-293-5903
Just in case someone needs it.
Well I'll be damned!!! Mine just showed up a little while ago, via UPS, and YES, mine works as well. It came with a little slip of paper that had a different phone # for Consumer Relations Department. This one was...
972-293-5903
Just in case someone needs it.
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Okay, what the hell is going on? I called today to get my pre-paid envelope and the customer service lady told me that the replacement discs won't ship until November! Are they serious??? I have to wait 10 months for them to send me a replacement disc? And I'm supposed to send them my faulty disc now and expect that they'll actually remember to send me a new one come November? Yeah, right. Just like they promised to have v2 Back to the Future sets on shelves by February 2003. God, Universal sucks.
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Originally posted by joliom
Okay, what the hell is going on? I called today to get my pre-paid envelope and the customer service lady told me that the replacement discs won't ship until November! Are they serious??? I have to wait 10 months for them to send me a replacement disc? And I'm supposed to send them my faulty disc now and expect that they'll actually remember to send me a new one come November? Yeah, right. Just like they promised to have v2 Back to the Future sets on shelves by February 2003. God, Universal sucks.
Okay, what the hell is going on? I called today to get my pre-paid envelope and the customer service lady told me that the replacement discs won't ship until November! Are they serious??? I have to wait 10 months for them to send me a replacement disc? And I'm supposed to send them my faulty disc now and expect that they'll actually remember to send me a new one come November? Yeah, right. Just like they promised to have v2 Back to the Future sets on shelves by February 2003. God, Universal sucks.
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Is the latest corrected version of this DVD marked on the package? Is there any difference between the first V2 that still had problems and the new, improved V2?
I was thinking about getting it at a local store, and wondered if I could tell if it's an updated version.
Thanks.
I was thinking about getting it at a local store, and wondered if I could tell if it's an updated version.
Thanks.
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Originally posted by dvd2001
Is the latest corrected version of this DVD marked on the package? Is there any difference between the first V2 that still had problems and the new, improved V2?...
Is the latest corrected version of this DVD marked on the package? Is there any difference between the first V2 that still had problems and the new, improved V2?...
TIA,
Dave
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Originally posted by PatD
Where on the box or DVD does it say "Version 2". I bought a copy from Target a few weeks ago. Would it be a new version?
Any help is appreciated.
Where on the box or DVD does it say "Version 2". I bought a copy from Target a few weeks ago. Would it be a new version?
Any help is appreciated.
I went through Universal's replacement process and it took less than a month for my replacement disc to arrive. I would suggest doing this. It's an inconvenience, but there's no additional cost involved (other than time.)
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I keep calling their number during their business hours and all I'm getting is a freaking answering machine.
Did anyone else have this problem and does someone know their e-mail?
Did anyone else have this problem and does someone know their e-mail?
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So, the V2 is printed on the actual disc????
I've been holding off buying this one as I wanted to make sure I get a problem free version....
I've been holding off buying this one as I wanted to make sure I get a problem free version....
Add my voice to the chorus. You'd think Universal would see the benefit of getting plainly-marked corrected versions onto store shelves. They'd save a fortune in shipping costs.
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Originally posted by PatD
I keep calling their number during their business hours and all I'm getting is a freaking answering machine.
Did anyone else have this problem and does someone know their e-mail?
I keep calling their number during their business hours and all I'm getting is a freaking answering machine.
Did anyone else have this problem and does someone know their e-mail?
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Well, I broke down and bought the disc and it's a defective one. Tried calling the phone # provided, but just got an 'out of service' recording, so I ended up emailing Universal.
Just waiting for a response from them.
Just waiting for a response from them.
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I just got the V2 version from Columbia House, but I'm not sure if it's the correct V2 because I don't have a progressive scan player. How can I find out for sure if it's the right V2 without possibly sending my disc away for an unneeded replacement? Is there any type of date listed on the disc that I could look for with a DVD ROM drive, like with Jurassic Park from a few years ago.?
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Well, got an email this morning from [email protected] and got the standard email form:
So, i guess you can still do the exchange.
Universal Studios Home Video is aware that a small number of DVD players do not have the technical capability to take full advantage of the 'Monty Python's: The Meaning of Life' disc format. This is a player specific issue that results in the appearance of jagged video interlacing on disc 1 only. Disc 2 is not affected.
Consumers with an incompatible player may mail back disc 1 to Universal and receive a replacement. Please reply with your full mailing address and we will send you a prepaid envelope in which to mail back the original disc 1. Please include only disc 1 and not disc 2 or the case itself.
Best Regards,
Universal Studios/Alliance Atlantis Video
Consumers with an incompatible player may mail back disc 1 to Universal and receive a replacement. Please reply with your full mailing address and we will send you a prepaid envelope in which to mail back the original disc 1. Please include only disc 1 and not disc 2 or the case itself.
Best Regards,
Universal Studios/Alliance Atlantis Video



