Re: Warner launches "Red2Blu" trade-in program
 

I wish the other studios would offer something like this.

Re: Warner launches "Red2Blu" trade-in program
 

Just a reminder, Warner has a similar offer to upgrade standard definition DVD's to Blu-ray with their DVD2Blu program.

Re: Warner launches "Red2Blu" trade-in program
 

Maybe the other studios don't feel guilty for ending the format. ;)

Re: Warner launches "Red2Blu" trade-in program
 

Not nearly as good. I still have all of my actual HD DVD's that I traded in

Re: Warner launches "Red2Blu" trade-in program
 

Ahhh...I see that, now. I'd assumed (without reading carefully) that it was the same process as the HD DVD's where all you'd have to do is mail-in the original sleeves, but it clearly states they want the discs.

I guess the requirement is different since it's not a dead format.

Re: Warner launches "Red2Blu" trade-in program
 

I'm yempted to go with a couple for those prices however I still have 3 players. So really I'm just protecting myself against something happening to the disc. I may be a last minute entry.

Re: Warner launches "Red2Blu" trade-in program
 

I (obviously) waited to the last moment to take advantage of this deal, and I'm curious...Did WB pull the Harry Potter box set from their program?
I only see the individual releases.
Thanks for the info!

Re: Warner launches "Red2Blu" trade-in program
 

I thought the deal ended 12/31/09? It looks like it doesnt?

Annoyingly though they've not added any new titles to the program.

Re: Warner launches "Red2Blu" trade-in program
 

My order just shipped on Tuesday, cutting it very close, but glad I could finally get in on the Red2Blu.

Re: Warner launches "Red2Blu" trade-in program
 

you have 3 weeks from 12/31/09 or 1/21/10 for them to receive the cover art. I just placed a last order a few days ago.

Re: Warner launches "Red2Blu" trade-in program
 

Finally bit the bullet. Probably shouldn't have, but I figured it would be worth it eventually.


2001: A Space Odyssey: Special Edition (BD) $4.95
Assassination of Jesse James, The (BD) $4.95
Batman Begins (BD) $4.95
Bullitt (BD) $4.95
Departed, The (BD) $4.95
Enter the Dragon (BD) $4.95
Getaway, The (BD) $4.95
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (BD) $4.95
Last Samurai, The (BD) $4.95
Ocean's Eleven (2001), Twelve & Thirteen Giftset (BD) $9.95
Planet Earth: The Complete Collection (BD) $14.95
Smallville: The Complete Sixth Season (BD) $9.95
Searchers, The (BD) $4.95
TMNT (BD) $4.95
Unforgiven (BD) $4.95
Wild Bunch, The (BD) $4.95
Subtotal $99.20
Tax $6.94
Shipping $6.95
Total $113.09

Re: Warner launches "Red2Blu" trade-in program
 

Got my Blu discs today. About a 3 week turnaround time from the time I finally sent the covers. Not too shabby.

Re: Warner launches "Red2Blu" trade-in program
 

BTW - Even though they're past their advertised 12-31-09 deadline, the program is apparently still running. The order I submitted last night was confirmed, they sent me a prepaid shipping label, and I recieved a 2nd confirmation email this morning. This may be YMMV, and I suppose there's a chance that the program is dead and I'm only getting emails from a script, but my reading of the Program Rules indicates that if they send you a label, you've got 3 weeks to send them the covers.

I guess I'm the Guinea Pig - I'll let y'all know what happens. Best case, the deal is still good. Worst case, I just lost a dozen HD covers (all of which I scanned and can reprint if necessary).

My order:

Ocean's Eleven (2001), Twelve & Thirteen Giftset (BD) $9.95
Planet Earth: The Complete Series (BD) $14.95
Fountain, The (BD) $4.95
Clockwork Orange, A (BD) $4.95
Adventures of Robin Hood, The (BD) $4.95
Dirty Dozen, The (BD) $4.95
Full Metal Jacket (BD) $4.95
Goodfellas (BD) $4.95
Battle of the Bulge (BD) $4.95
V for Vendetta (BD) $4.95
2001: A Space Odyssey (BD) $4.95
Constantine (BD) $4.95
Scanner Darkly, A (BD) $4.95
Subtotal $79.35
Tax $5.55
Shipping $6.95
Total $91.85

I was going to include Pan's Labyrinth as well, but when I went to collect the HD cover from my collection I realized mine was from the UK, so I pulled it from the order. The other eligible HD's I own that I may consider for Round 2 are:

$40.29 That's Entertainment Trilogy... (HD-DVD)
$31.91 Matrix: Ultimate Collection (HD-DVD)
$12.98 Cowboys, The (HD-DVD)
$12.94 Firewall (HD-DVD)
$12.91 300 (HD-DVD)
$12.37 Rio Bravo (HD-DVD)
$12.04 We Are Marshall (HD-DVD)
$11.91 Troy Director's Cut (HD-DVD)
$8.54 Galapagos (BBC) (HD-DVD)
$7.04 Road Warrior, The (HD-DVD)
$6.91 Blade Runner: Complete... (HD-DVD)
$5.44 Deliverance (HD-DVD)
$5.44 Purple Rain (HD-DVD)
$5.04 Blazing Saddles (HD-DVD)
$4.91 Batman Begins (HD-DVD)
$4.91 Swordfish (HD-DVD)
$4.91 Wild Bunch, The (HD-DVD)
$3.37 Bullitt (HD-DVD)
$3.04 Perfect Storm, The (HD-DVD)
$2.91 Corpse Bride (HD-DVD)
$0.55 Blue Planet (HD-DVD)

The prices shown above are the differences between the Red2Blu upgrade price and what I would pay if I had to purchase a BR outright, based on the least expensive retailer as shown at DVDPS. They're ranked from best bargain to worst - all I need to do is decide whether it's worth the hassle, because several of the HD titles I own are only in my collection because they were dirt cheap as sites dumped their inventory over the last 1-2 years.

Re: Warner launches "Red2Blu" trade-in program
 

Not sure if it'll still work, but I used the UK version of Planet Earth box set (even had an extra disc) and they accepted it. You might want to try your Pans Labyrinth.

Re: Warner launches "Red2Blu" trade-in program
 

Thanks for the info. If Order 1 goes through without a hiccup and the program seems like it's still crankin', I may add Pan to Order 2.

Re: Warner launches "Red2Blu" trade-in program
 

Update: The program is still alive as of 3-1-10. I just received the following email today:
Rock on with your bad self!

Re: Warner launches "Red2Blu" trade-in program
 

Nice! If only some of the other studios would do this.

Re: Warner launches "Red2Blu" trade-in program
 

Still currently active! Reminder for you folks to get your cover artwork in while you still can.

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/o...er/red2blu.jpg

Re: Warner launches "Red2Blu" trade-in program
 

I only have 1 title to upgrade, the Matrix trilogy, and I just can't stomach paying the $7 shipping for just 1 title.

Re: Warner launches "Red2Blu" trade-in program
 

free shipping right now for the next 4 days.

Re: Warner launches "Red2Blu" trade-in program
 

Are they enforcing the 25 per household? I already did the maximum.

Re: Warner launches "Red2Blu" trade-in program
 

thats per order isnt it?

Re: Warner launches "Red2Blu" trade-in program
 

Great news. Thanks. I'm finally upgrading my 1 HD title.

Re: Warner launches "Red2Blu" trade-in program
 

From RED2BLU PROGRAM TERMS:

5. Limit: You may only order, collectively, up to a total of twenty-five (25)
Participating Titles and/or Participating Collections combined per household.


Whether they are enforcing it I couldn't say.

The Terms and Conditions also say that the program expires on June 30, 2010; HD DVD sleeves must be received by July 21, 2010. This may be why they have a free shipping promotion for the next few days, sort of a last "teaser" for the program.

This may be your last chance to participate in red 2 blu.