Kill Bill Vol 1 R2 DVD Box Set
02-24-04, 04:26 PM
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Originally posted by jough
Since the set was going for around $90-100 USD for the pre-order, $155 on eBay really isn't that much of a gouge, especially considering that it's a limited edition of 30,000.
Since the set was going for around $90-100 USD for the pre-order, $155 on eBay really isn't that much of a gouge, especially considering that it's a limited edition of 30,000.
02-24-04, 05:51 PM
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Originally posted by mrhan
It was $75 with express shipping. I figure I didn't want it bouncing around on a ship for 4 weeks.
It was $75 with express shipping. I figure I didn't want it bouncing around on a ship for 4 weeks.
02-24-04, 07:02 PM
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Originally posted by mrhan
It was $75 with express shipping. I figure I didn't want it bouncing around on a ship for 4 weeks.
It was $75 with express shipping. I figure I didn't want it bouncing around on a ship for 4 weeks.
02-24-04, 08:02 PM
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Actually, their economy shipping only takes 5-8 days to reach me here in NYC. I used express shipping just once - when I first ordered from amazon Japan - and never looked back
Actually, their economy shipping only takes 5-8 days to reach me here in NYC. I used express shipping just once - when I first ordered from amazon Japan - and never looked back
02-25-04, 12:30 AM
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Does anyone know if HMV.co.jp charges you when the item ships or do they charge you right away?
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Does anyone know if HMV.co.jp charges you when the item ships or do they charge you right away?
-Brett
02-25-04, 05:36 AM
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Yes, it certainly indicates that DVD is degenerating into fascism.
I can easily afford to buy the thing, but then I realize, paying $150 for it is like getting a lap dance from Chiaki Kuriyama...
I can easily afford to buy the thing, but then I realize, paying $150 for it is like getting a lap dance from Chiaki Kuriyama...
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02-25-04, 07:27 AM
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Originally posted by Bill Geiger
Incredible...yesasia.com has it for $150.00
That is incredible price inflation!
Incredible...yesasia.com has it for $150.00
That is incredible price inflation!
Hell, for for less than $150 you could:
Buy the R2 Japan DVD.
Buy simliar katana blade off the web.
Make your own t-shirt with an iron-on.
I think I'll pre-order the single dvd right now and wait to see if R3 gets a similar release.
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02-25-04, 08:59 AM
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Originally posted by mrhan
Was it for an item this expensive? If that's the case maybe I should just go back to the regular shipping rate. I'm in California; so maybe it won't take that long once they send it out.
Was it for an item this expensive? If that's the case maybe I should just go back to the regular shipping rate. I'm in California; so maybe it won't take that long once they send it out.
I've used economy shipping for orders ranging from 1 DVD (Azumi LE, around $60) to 8-9 books (approx. $250 worth) and they all arrived in the general timeframe of 5-7 days (I think one package took 10 days once, but that was out of the ordinary).
I've ordered things by SAL and seamail, and Amazon Japan's economy shipping is definitely neither of those - more on par to airmail.
At this point however, I'd be hesitent to change anything on my order. I'm not sure how changes work "behind the scenes" at Amazon, but for all I know it might bump you to the end of the line or something.
However, just use economy shipping for the next time
02-25-04, 09:15 AM
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Originally posted by greydt
I've used economy shipping for orders ranging from 1 DVD (Azumi LE, around $60) to 8-9 books (approx. $250 worth) and they all arrived in the general timeframe of 5-7 days (I think one package took 10 days once, but that was out of the ordinary).
I've ordered things by SAL and seamail, and Amazon Japan's economy shipping is definitely neither of those - more on par to airmail.
At this point however, I'd be hesitent to change anything on my order. I'm not sure how changes work "behind the scenes" at Amazon, but for all I know it might bump you to the end of the line or something.
However, just use economy shipping for the next time
I've used economy shipping for orders ranging from 1 DVD (Azumi LE, around $60) to 8-9 books (approx. $250 worth) and they all arrived in the general timeframe of 5-7 days (I think one package took 10 days once, but that was out of the ordinary).
I've ordered things by SAL and seamail, and Amazon Japan's economy shipping is definitely neither of those - more on par to airmail.
At this point however, I'd be hesitent to change anything on my order. I'm not sure how changes work "behind the scenes" at Amazon, but for all I know it might bump you to the end of the line or something.
However, just use economy shipping for the next time
02-25-04, 11:22 AM
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Originally posted by profbobo
I'm probably being paranoid, but anyone think there's a chance that Amazon Japan has oversold their quota and might cancel orders?
I'm probably being paranoid, but anyone think there's a chance that Amazon Japan has oversold their quota and might cancel orders?
02-25-04, 11:33 AM
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Originally posted by profbobo
I'm probably being paranoid, but anyone think there's a chance that Amazon Japan has oversold their quota and might cancel orders?
I'm probably being paranoid, but anyone think there's a chance that Amazon Japan has oversold their quota and might cancel orders?
02-25-04, 01:45 PM
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Originally posted by Brett
Looks like hmv.co.jp and cdjapan.co.jp are both showing sold out now.
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Looks like hmv.co.jp and cdjapan.co.jp are both showing sold out now.
-Brett
02-25-04, 03:57 PM
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Don't forget that Hollywood films vastly outsell Japanese films in Japan. The local audience eats up a huge proportion of the stock of LTD US releases. That's why it's always a good idea to add a limited pressing to your amazon japan orders as you can cancel it at any time prior to release.
02-25-04, 07:23 PM
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Originally posted by Brett
Looks like hmv.co.jp and cdjapan.co.jp are both showing sold out now.
-Brett
Looks like hmv.co.jp and cdjapan.co.jp are both showing sold out now.
-Brett
I can finally be on the other end of this now
After post after post of mine in this thread saying how I missed out ordering this form Amazon & cd japan. I can now happily say I got it from HMV.jp (as long as they don't cancel my order) for what seems like now a great price of $84.
02-26-04, 01:32 AM
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Wow, one guy from Canada must have managed to pre-order a few of them. He's quickly sold at least 3 on ebay for $155-165.00 a piece so far. At amazon.jp prices, thats almost 100.00 profit each. 
I wish I was in a more mercenary state of mind when I placed my order and got more than one. I'm kind of curious as to how many of the 30,000 will end up outside of Japan.
I wish I was in a more mercenary state of mind when I placed my order and got more than one. I'm kind of curious as to how many of the 30,000 will end up outside of Japan.
02-26-04, 03:07 AM
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Paying $150 for a box set on ebay is outrageous! Charging $150 for it should be a crime!
Paying $150 for a box set on ebay is outrageous! Charging $150 for it should be a crime!
02-26-04, 03:29 AM
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Perhaps, but this is a pre-order. What happens if in 2 months they don't actually have the copies on-hand? Hell, I could go and sell a copy right now, take the $150 and FIND a copy in the next two months for far less. So how come others aren't doing this? There are always places in the city that have such rare items, even months after perceived scarcity. Hell, I saw copies of Salo a few months ago for no more than $200. I'm not even interested in the damn set, but those that want it are forced to pay $160 at yesasia to get it, all because some brilliant marketing pricks decided to limit the print run. Now you have people hording them just to make a buck. I wouldn't be surprised if they did a second run of these, just to cheese people off even further. If this ever happened in R1, the reaction would be VIOLENT, IMHO. /rant with my apologies.
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