Just thought I would share this.
04-21-05, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Jackskeleton
Either way, many times like this, what's the point in really sharing such stories? Even if they are real or not it becomes e-penis waving. Especially when it's a deal that, if true, no one else could possibly ever get on.
-JP
04-21-05, 03:56 PM
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I can see where he'd have that bragging about it would've evoked "ooo's" and "ahh's." Still I won't jump to conclusions. As long as we some legit pics, I'm satisfied. Seems unlikely, though.
04-21-05, 04:07 PM
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I could definitely see a new member coming in and making up a story. Hell, I make bullshit stories on here all the time, and I've been a member for five years.
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Dam didn't no I would get so much shit over this. First of all I didn't get Salo for .99 cents. That was the other store that I was refrencing that the manager told me about that was completely getting rid of there gallery. Second, I can agree that some are skeptical I would be too. Everytime I look thru used movies thinking I am going to find that gem and don't it would make me wonder how the hell someone else got so lucky. And third and finale, I got way ahead of my self. Having not ever seen the Criterion Salo I I learned that I was actually the fool. Today at work I looked on E-bay to see if possibly there were average prices for the disk only. Quickly to learn that the disk did'nt look the same as mine. So I got a non criterion disk in half a criterion box for 7.99. Oh well at least it has the spine so it will look good in my collection. But Robocop and Spinal Tap more than make up for it bieng movies that I like and enjoy. And for the 8 Disney movies not a ultimate rare find but a deal indeed (until the better versions come out and I have shit). So there you go.
04-21-05, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by jgiv
Yeah I'll get some pics up soon. There is a catch though. The criterions aren't in there original cases they are in shitty rental ones with the movie store logo on the front and the original back.
Even something like Salo isn't worth shit in that condition. If you were to put that up on eBay -- "Former rental, light scratches but plays fine, no booklet, no original case" -- you wouldn't exactly be able to put the kids through college, ya know?
But, if it was something you wanted to watch for yourself, I suppose you did well.
04-21-05, 08:07 PM
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Every "cool new member" should have to complete a thirty day orientation program, taught by Jackskeleton, before they're allowed to post.
04-21-05, 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by NatrlBornThrllr
...yeah, he has nothing to lose by coming up with this story. He has nothing to gain, either. I'm always dumbfounded by these types of posts, where people accuse others of lying. What in the world would motivate somebody to come to a forum and make up a bullshit story about a deal they ran across? Are the people here really so conceited that they think outsiders come here looking to gain their respect and admiration? Don't flatter yourselves. Regardless of whether or not he has a "reputation" to lose, he simply has no motivation for making up a bullshit story for a forum full of people he doesn't know from Adam.
I mean, I've been here for 3 months or so, and I've already seen everything from, "You say you got a good deal? Well then you're a filthy liar who will burn in hell" to, "I've never talked to you on the forums, so I have to ask, why are you posting this deal? Do you work for Deep Discount DVD? Huh, spammer, do ya?" It's getting old.
Long post short: lay the fuck off the new memebers already.
-JP
I mean, I've been here for 3 months or so, and I've already seen everything from, "You say you got a good deal? Well then you're a filthy liar who will burn in hell" to, "I've never talked to you on the forums, so I have to ask, why are you posting this deal? Do you work for Deep Discount DVD? Huh, spammer, do ya?" It's getting old.
Long post short: lay the fuck off the new memebers already.
-JP
Aside from IMDB "Paris Hilton gave me head today I swear!" type things, I also don't understand the complete lack of trust and belief at a place like this.
04-21-05, 11:51 PM
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As the Hives once said....
"hate to say I told you so"
"hate to say I told you so"
04-21-05, 11:56 PM
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Hardly. You implied that he was intentionally making false statements, which turned out not to be the case.
04-22-05, 12:41 AM
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Every "cool new member" should have to complete a thirty day orientation program, taught by Jackskeleton, before they're allowed to post.
I like the way you think.
04-22-05, 02:13 PM
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Liar!
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Originally Posted by jgiv
Dam didn't no I would get so much shit over this. First of all I didn't get Salo for .99 cents. That was the other store that I was refrencing that the manager told me about that was completely getting rid of there gallery. Second, I can agree that some are skeptical I would be too. Everytime I look thru used movies thinking I am going to find that gem and don't it would make me wonder how the hell someone else got so lucky. And third and finale, I got way ahead of my self. Having not ever seen the Criterion Salo I I learned that I was actually the fool. Today at work I looked on E-bay to see if possibly there were average prices for the disk only. Quickly to learn that the disk did'nt look the same as mine. So I got a non criterion disk in half a criterion box for 7.99. Oh well at least it has the spine so it will look good in my collection. But Robocop and Spinal Tap more than make up for it bieng movies that I like and enjoy. And for the 8 Disney movies not a ultimate rare find but a deal indeed (until the better versions come out and I have shit). So there you go.
04-22-05, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Giles
talking about finding OOP Criterions in a local video store, I recently came across The Silence of the Lambs and rented it.
But they actually had it in. I dutifully returned it, and warned them to keep an eye on it, since it was pretty rare now.
