Definitive List of DVD's with SteelBook™ cases. (Part III)
08-19-08, 10:04 PM
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I stopped ordering any SteelBooks online with Future Shop. They use shi**y bubble mailers and every order would arrived damaged. I though that I could save a trip to the store and just have it mailed to me for an extra $1.99. I ended up returning almost every order back to the store and rebuying another store copy.
This way, it gives me an opportunity to inspect the case for any damage. I f***en hate getting damaged SteelBooks in the mail. (end or rant)
This way, it gives me an opportunity to inspect the case for any damage. I f***en hate getting damaged SteelBooks in the mail. (end or rant)
When i checked it a day or two ago it was sold out for pre-orders, and when i decided to pre-order they only had 12 left. So i just want to be sure i get my Iron Man Blu -Ray steelbook!
08-19-08, 10:04 PM
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I stopped ordering any SteelBooks online with Future Shop. They use shi**y bubble mailers and every order would arrived damaged. I though that I could save a trip to the store and just have it mailed to me for an extra $1.99. I ended up returning almost every order back to the store and rebuying another store copy.
This way, it gives me an opportunity to inspect the case for any damage. I f***en hate getting damaged SteelBooks in the mail. (end or rant)
This way, it gives me an opportunity to inspect the case for any damage. I f***en hate getting damaged SteelBooks in the mail. (end or rant)
). it really has been a pleasure given the great discussions and key info. that we all have and share with one another!
08-20-08, 12:39 AM
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On a more technical note, how come this site was down for almost two hours?
08-20-08, 12:54 AM
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I stopped ordering any SteelBooks online with Future Shop. They use shi**y bubble mailers and every order would arrived damaged. I though that I could save a trip to the store and just have it mailed to me for an extra $1.99. I ended up returning almost every order back to the store and rebuying another store copy.
This way, it gives me an opportunity to inspect the case for any damage. I f***en hate getting damaged SteelBooks in the mail. (end or rant)
This way, it gives me an opportunity to inspect the case for any damage. I f***en hate getting damaged SteelBooks in the mail. (end or rant)
Sorry to hear both of you guys had problems with shipments. I too have had many problems with Best Buy and glad I am not alone in this matter. For a while I thought maybe my postal deliverer just hated me :?
Call corporate and complain and maybe eventually someone will listen. Because whenever you call corporate and complain enough, you might be lucky enough to get a "gift card" compensation for their error...doesn't make the problem go away, but if they lose enough $$ maybe someone will get a hint and listen?
I am not familiar with Future Shop, but maybe complaining to their corporate could help too?
And yes howwon, I agree, nothing more painful than seeing a damaged steelbook arrive in the mail
I feel your pain...
08-20-08, 12:56 AM
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but from where Im at right now its raining numerous stocks on hand from more than 10 Bestbuy stores.
here is a cp shot from one Bestbuy store (who reportedly got like 75 in stock) as of 5:30pm today they still have 48 in stock
If the members here who thinks they are rare since the stores near them stocked up to 2 steelbook, thats you own experience..
You cant blame me thinking and believing different as all Bestbuy stores I've been at, got above 20 to 70 stocks.
My conclusion:
I think the so called "2" per store is exagerated and ridiculously misinterpreted by most steelbook follower/resellers as max per store in this week's Bestbuy Ad.
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08-20-08, 01:07 AM
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anyways:
Steelbook Haul for me this week..
Too much talk on the Sarah Connor Steelbook...
It seem like most forgot about the blunder of distribution that Funimation did with its 1st batch of Geneon re-releases including steelbooks supposedly available today 08/19/08.
WTK, any chance getting an inside scoop about this?
Oh, the Proposition and Immortal Steelbooks.. go get it while it cost $9.99 at Target (YMMV)
Steelbook Haul for me this week..
Too much talk on the Sarah Connor Steelbook...
It seem like most forgot about the blunder of distribution that Funimation did with its 1st batch of Geneon re-releases including steelbooks supposedly available today 08/19/08.
WTK, any chance getting an inside scoop about this?
Oh, the Proposition and Immortal Steelbooks.. go get it while it cost $9.99 at Target (YMMV)
08-20-08, 02:11 AM
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What did you need to know? I know at the moment that Best Buy stores won't stock any of these Geneon/FUNimation releases/re-releases. Best Buy is becoming a lot more selective on stocking anime. TWEC stores should have them in-stock. I'm not sure about other retailers like FRYs, Hastings,...otherwise numerous online retailers will carry them. I have heard that a couple of the Black Lagoon re-releases may be slightly delayed with one of the online retailer. Therefore, there shouldn't be any major delays.
08-20-08, 07:00 AM
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Here is what I gathered from a Bestbuy Marketing Insider said that Warner home video contracted Bestbuy & Scanovo for 50,000 copies. IMHO, it may or may not be true
but from where Im at right now its raining numerous stocks on hand from more than 10 Bestbuy stores.
here is a cp shot from one Bestbuy store (who reportedly got like 75 in stock) as of 5:30pm today they still have 48 in stock
If the members here who thinks they are rare since the stores near them stocked up to 2 steelbook, thats you own experience..
You cant blame me thinking and believing different as all Bestbuy stores I've been at, got above 20 to 70 stocks.
My conclusion:
I think the so called "2" per store is exagerated and ridiculously misinterpreted by most steelbook follower/resellers as max per store in this week's Bestbuy Ad.
but from where Im at right now its raining numerous stocks on hand from more than 10 Bestbuy stores.
here is a cp shot from one Bestbuy store (who reportedly got like 75 in stock) as of 5:30pm today they still have 48 in stock
If the members here who thinks they are rare since the stores near them stocked up to 2 steelbook, thats you own experience..
You cant blame me thinking and believing different as all Bestbuy stores I've been at, got above 20 to 70 stocks.
My conclusion:
I think the so called "2" per store is exagerated and ridiculously misinterpreted by most steelbook follower/resellers as max per store in this week's Bestbuy Ad.
08-20-08, 08:54 AM
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What did you need to know? I know at the moment that Best Buy stores won't stock any of these Geneon/FUNimation releases/re-releases. Best Buy is becoming a lot more selective on stocking anime. TWEC stores should have them in-stock. I'm not sure about other retailers like FRYs, Hastings,...otherwise numerous online retailers will carry them. I have heard that a couple of the Black Lagoon re-releases may be slightly delayed with one of the online retailer. Therefore, there shouldn't be any major delays.
TWEC and FRYS - nothing at all (both online and instore). DD - not available also.
08-20-08, 09:08 AM
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anyway you put it 50k is limited for an item. weather some stores are getting more than other, or they all got the same amount. at 50k just for the us thats about 1 ONE sarah steelbook per 6,000 people in the us, and your saying north america to include canada which is about 1 per 6,680
08-20-08, 09:15 AM
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Proposition and Immortal
For the people that have these movies, I would be interested in hearing your thoughts on this movie. I do not expect to receive this movie until September/ October.
08-20-08, 11:15 AM
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On the movies: "The Proposition" Is an very ,very good Independent Australian western with a solid cast. The film was taken very serously by the filmakers, in my oppinion it is one the best westerns ever made.
On the Steelbook: It has a flat surface, and I found the art to be supercool!
Immortal, on the film: The film was made in 2004, and its 85% CGI annimation with real life actors blended in. The film was produced by many diffrent international production companies: Medussa Films (Italy) TF1 (France) CIBY 2000 (UK). Its an ok film, nothing that you would rewatch again and again.
On the steelbook: I love the fact the title is broiled, everything else is flat surce, I personally dont think the film deserved the steelbook treatmen, but now that it has been released ill take it.
Hope this helps.
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08-20-08, 04:59 PM
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Here is what I gathered from a Bestbuy Marketing Insider said that Warner home video contracted Bestbuy & Scanovo for 50,000 copies. IMHO, it may or may not be true
but from where Im at right now its raining numerous stocks on hand from more than 10 Bestbuy stores.
If the members here who thinks they are rare since the stores near them stocked up to 2 steelbook, thats you own experience..
You cant blame me thinking and believing different as all Bestbuy stores I've been at, got above 20 to 70 stocks.
but from where Im at right now its raining numerous stocks on hand from more than 10 Bestbuy stores.
If the members here who thinks they are rare since the stores near them stocked up to 2 steelbook, thats you own experience..
You cant blame me thinking and believing different as all Bestbuy stores I've been at, got above 20 to 70 stocks.
Cheers
08-20-08, 07:17 PM
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I was able to make it to Best Buy tonight just before closing. There were no Sarah Connor Chronicle steelbooks. Ugh. However, there curiously no regular standard definition DVDs either. And there were only three Blu-Ray copies. Is this show really that popular? I asked a woman who worked there about it. She said they may be getting in a shipment tomorrow, but she doesn't how it breaks up between steelbook, regular, and Blu-Ray. I'm hoping that they only got a partial shipment and they'll have steelbooks tomorrow. I forgot to ask when I should show up. Does anyone know when they get their shipments, how long it takes them to get everything out, and what time I should show up?
08-21-08, 01:01 AM
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http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showpost.ph...&postcount=854
Just returned from the local Best Buy, I was there at their 10 AM opening, they had a grand total of THREE Sarah Connor steelbooks, all 3 were in the new release section, none to be found in the TV section and none in the Sci-Fi section. Anyone else find more than three?
http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showpost.ph...&postcount=856
Nahh.. they were kidding
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