Go Back  DVD Talk Forum > Shopping Discussions > Store Forum
Reload this Page >

Buying Different Region DVDs

Community
Search
Store Forum Share Your Shopping Experiences at Stores both Online and Off.

Buying Different Region DVDs

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 07-16-07 | 02:52 PM
  #1  
JB7
Thread Starter
DVD Talk Special Edition
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,057
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Buying Different Region DVDs

Is there a legit online retailer in the USA that sells legit Region (2&4) DVDs? If so who?
Old 07-16-07 | 04:28 PM
  #2  
DVD Talk Ultimate Edition
 
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 4,531
Received 95 Likes on 65 Posts
From: Upright, in a cool, dry place
These are both US-based and sell Region 2:
http://www.diabolikdvd.com/
http://www.lfvw.com/

HKFlix is based in California, but they sell mostly asian stuff (R3). I'm pretty sure they have some Region 2.
http://www.hkflix.com

I have ordered from all 3 of these and can vouch for their legitimacy. None of it is usually cheap though. These are all "specialty" dealers, too. I'm not sure of any that have mainstream movies and I don't recall ever seeing R4 on any of them.

There's also a "sticky" thread on the International Forum that has some good information:
http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showthread.php?t=404640

Last edited by Quatermass; 07-16-07 at 08:13 PM.
Old 07-16-07 | 07:43 PM
  #3  
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
 
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 8,324
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
From: Portland
Best place to buy other region DVDs is from other regions. If you're worried about getting ripped off, use Amazon. They have sites all over the country. Their prices are pretty decent, too.
Old 07-17-07 | 08:29 AM
  #4  
JB7
Thread Starter
DVD Talk Special Edition
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,057
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Not only am I worried about getting ripped off, but paying the fee to get it in the country.

Thanks for the links Quatermass! Will definatly check those out.
Old 07-17-07 | 09:19 AM
  #5  
DVD Talk Gold Edition
 
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 2,541
Received 4 Likes on 3 Posts
From: DFW
SOmetimes, if you're buying just one DVD from one country, it's easier and cost efficient to go to guys like Diabolik and Luminous. This is especially true of German releases which incur a high shipping charge (courtesey of the Deutschebundespost).
BTW, I have ordered successfully from both of the domestic suppliers and things went smoothly.
Old 07-17-07 | 08:43 PM
  #6  
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
 
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 8,324
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
From: Portland
Originally Posted by JB7
Not only am I worried about getting ripped off, but paying the fee to get it in the country.

Thanks for the links Quatermass! Will definatly check those out.
FWIW, I've never had to pay any kind of fee to get DVDs. I've gotten them from UK, Germany, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Italy, Japan, Denmark, Australia, and a few other places that escape me now. Some orders have been 1 DVD, others have been over 20. If someone has ever had to pay a fee, I'd like to hear about it and why.
Old 07-18-07 | 08:12 PM
  #7  
JB7
Thread Starter
DVD Talk Special Edition
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,057
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I've always stayed away from buying dvds from like the UK and Aus, because i've read about the high fees you pay besides shipping. Thats why I asked about buying them in the states. Figured they would be cheaper then to mess with buying from UK or Aus. I figure its like a tariff, the extra charge. *shrugs*
Old 07-29-07 | 10:47 PM
  #8  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 367
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: KY
Generally speaking, Americans receiving orders from overseas will not have to pay customs fees unless the product total is US$200+. Other than shipping and the increasingly scary state of the US$, the only fee you may encounter is ~3% from your credit card for currency exchange. Order from a site that removes VAT/GST for overseas customers and you'll pay even less.
Old 07-30-07 | 12:49 AM
  #9  
calhoun07's Avatar
DVD Talk Legend
 
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 14,401
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally Posted by renaldow
They have sites all over the country.
And in other countries as well!

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.