Classic Comedies Collection Canadian Catastrophe?
03-07-05, 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by ViewAskewbian
I will be buying this set in the U.S. since I'm going down there later in the week.
I hope this hassle doesn't become the norm for us, Canadians, for the other Warner boxsets that will be released later this year.
03-07-05, 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by LorenzoL
It usually is not a good sign when Amazon.ca has an item for delivery between 3 to 5 weeks. Just from past experiences.
I will be buying this set in the U.S. since I'm going down there later in the week.
I hope this hassle doesn't become the norm for us, Canadians, for the other Warner boxsets that will be released later this year.
I will be buying this set in the U.S. since I'm going down there later in the week.
I hope this hassle doesn't become the norm for us, Canadians, for the other Warner boxsets that will be released later this year.
03-08-05, 02:28 AM
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Couldn't the relative order it online, then reship it to you?
By the by, I just checked a "dvd price search" website and Amazon, Deep Discount DVD, and Barnes & Noble (bn.com) all have this set for around $48 (US). Perhaps you can successfully "import" it from one of the later two?
By the by, I just checked a "dvd price search" website and Amazon, Deep Discount DVD, and Barnes & Noble (bn.com) all have this set for around $48 (US). Perhaps you can successfully "import" it from one of the later two?
03-08-05, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by RevKarl
Couldn't the relative order it online, then reship it to you?
By the by, I just checked a "dvd price search" website and Amazon, Deep Discount DVD, and Barnes & Noble (bn.com) all have this set for around $48 (US). Perhaps you can successfully "import" it from one of the later two?
By the by, I just checked a "dvd price search" website and Amazon, Deep Discount DVD, and Barnes & Noble (bn.com) all have this set for around $48 (US). Perhaps you can successfully "import" it from one of the later two?
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Amazon UPDATE: They replied to my email regarding the listing of the set:
Thank you for writing to us at Amazon.ca.
I have looked into our web site and found that "Classic Comedies
Collection (Bringing Up Baby Two-Disc Special Edition / The
Philadelphia Story Two-Disc Special Edition / Dinner at Eight /
Libeled Lady / Stage Door / To Be or Not to Be) (1938)" is listed on
our web site as "Usually ships within 3 to 5 weeks." We contact the
publisher directly to obtain this title.
This estimate means that we must order this item from the publisher,
and you can expect the item to be shipped from the fulfillment centre
within 3 to 5 weeks after we receive your order.
Please note that we strive to keep the availability listings on our
web site accurate for single-copy orders. In other words, this
availability estimate means that at least one copy of this item is
available with us for you to order.
03-08-05, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by LorenzoL
I hope this hassle doesn't become the norm for us, Canadians, for the other Warner boxsets that will be released later this year.
03-08-05, 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by John Hodson
Beware if you've ordered the aforementioned Classic Musicals; From Broadway to Hollywood boxset from a Canadian supplier. It looks like you'll only be getting a single disc Easter Parade; Check out this thread at the HTF.
What's going on with WB and the issues that keep appearing in regards to the boxsets in Canada?WB is doing a great job releasing some great boxsets and we can't even get them here in Canada and they are R1 releases. And if we get the boxset, some of the movies are being substituted with inferior releases.
03-09-05, 07:41 PM
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Pressplay and other Canucks...
So, you anybody got their order yet? I just placed mine and I am in the 3-5 week cue (thanks to a family member lending me their credit card
). What was your wait time?
Also, are Baby and Philidelphia Story 2-disc sets? Wouldn't want an Easter Parade to happen with them.
So, you anybody got their order yet? I just placed mine and I am in the 3-5 week cue (thanks to a family member lending me their credit card
). What was your wait time?Also, are Baby and Philidelphia Story 2-disc sets? Wouldn't want an Easter Parade to happen with them.
03-17-05, 08:05 AM
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Amazon.ca cancelled my order for the Classic Comedies boxset.
Hello from Amazon.ca.
We're sorry to report the release of the following item has
been cancelled:
"Classic Comedies (7pc) [IMPORT]"
Although we'd expected to be able to send this item to you, we've since
found it won't be released after all. Please accept our sincerest
apologies for any inconvenience we've caused you.
We've cancelled this item from your order.
We're sorry to report the release of the following item has
been cancelled:
"Classic Comedies (7pc) [IMPORT]"
Although we'd expected to be able to send this item to you, we've since
found it won't be released after all. Please accept our sincerest
apologies for any inconvenience we've caused you.
We've cancelled this item from your order.
03-17-05, 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by rossbrew
Ditto, my friend...I guess I'll have to order from amazon.com...
When you order from Amazon.com, being in Canada, what is the usual price difference. If the set, for example, is $60 CDN with free shipping what can we expect from the US site?
03-17-05, 03:22 PM
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So can anyone tell me if I can still buy this boxset or should I just buy the individual releases.
The price difference alone was the reason why I wanted the boxset but the search for it has been really irritating.
The price difference alone was the reason why I wanted the boxset but the search for it has been really irritating.
03-17-05, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by LorenzoL
So can anyone tell me if I can still buy this boxset or should I just buy the individual releases.
The price difference alone was the reason why I wanted the boxset but the search for it has been really irritating.
The price difference alone was the reason why I wanted the boxset but the search for it has been really irritating.
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03-17-05, 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by ViewAskewbian
When you order from Amazon.com, being in Canada, what is the usual price difference. If the set, for example, is $60 CDN with free shipping what can we expect from the US site?
I paid $53.42 U.S. from Amazon.com and the box set arrived on March 14th.
The following items were included in this shipment:
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Qty Item Price Shipped Subtotal
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1 Classic Comedies Collection (B $48.29 1 $48.29
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Item Subtotal: $48.29
Shipping & Handling: $5.98
Total: $54.27
A9 Instant Reward: -$0.85
Total: $53.42
03-17-05, 07:54 PM
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Thanks J.V.P...now if only I COULD purchase it from Amazon.
I see a dark cloud looming over the month of May if the Warner set releases are having issues with release in Canada.
I see a dark cloud looming over the month of May if the Warner set releases are having issues with release in Canada.
03-29-05, 07:01 PM
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I ordered online at www.bn.com on 03/18/05. The set cost me $48.28 US plus $3.95 US for shipping and handling. They finally delivered the set to me today 03/29/05. With the current rate, it probably will end up costing me $60 to $65 Canadian.
I'm extremely happy that I finally was able to obtain this set.
I'm extremely happy that I finally was able to obtain this set.
03-29-05, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by LorenzoL
I ordered online at www.bn.com on 03/18/05. The set cost me $48.28 US plus $3.95 US for shipping and handling. They finally delivered the set to me today 03/29/05. With the current rate, it probably will end up costing me $60 to $65 Canadian.
I'm extremely happy that I finally was able to obtain this set.
I'm extremely happy that I finally was able to obtain this set.
Currently enjoying the Fox Noirs.