I was in Best Buy, doing the usual of just looking around for no specific reason, and sitting there in plain view in the documentary section was the Hoop Dreams: The Criterion Collection DVD. Not just one, but at least eight or so. Me and my cousin both bought the DVD. I was planning on doing so anyway on Tuesday, and I'm sure I might have saved a few bucks by waiting, but I just thought it was cool to see it already. I've never been able to grab a DVD before the actual release date.

I haven't watched any of it yet, but the 40-page booklet included is great, full of pictures and very interesting essays. Yet another fantastic release from Criterion I'm sure.

Anyway, I guess we can talk about this here, or just take this thread as a heads up to those of you who want to try and get it early. I just thought I'd share.

just get a price adjustment at the customer service desk next week to get the price adjusted to $17.99

They'll really do that?

Thanks for the advice, I'll jump all over that. I guessI can just take my reciept and I'll be all set.

if they won't just buy a new one and return that new sealed copy with your receipt from today's purchase.

17.99 is the Best Buy price - wow, who knew?

My box from DVD Planet arrived today with Hoop Dreams, Burden of Dreams, The Life Aquatic and Warner's controversial classics box set. Hoop Dreams is the first one I plan on digging into.
Still, I'm just happy to hear of more & more Criterions creeping onto the shelves at places like Best Buy.

Thanks for the info. Will be checking out my local BB for a copy.

just out of curiosity, is this worth a blind buy?

Wow, is it really going to be $17.99 at Best Buy? Yes it is definitely worth a blind buy.

It is a really good movie.

I'm not going to buy it though because it is doesnt have too much replay value for me.

Yeah looking forward to getting this on Tuesday.

Does anyone know if Barnes & Nobles pricematches? I've got a bunch of credits there and I know they have a pretty solid collection of Criterions but their prices tend to stay close to MSRP.

they don't Pricematch

Only one of the great documentaries. Period.