Columbia House - 3 DVDs for $7.30 each! Nothing more to buy...

[desibaba]

Guys - I have a problem.. I did 2 orders on one day after the other (10/23 and 10/24) .... my first one was charged (on 10/31) but the second one has not yet been charged as of 11/03 (9 days now).

Did anyone make 2 orders in a short time period and got both the orders charged ?? This could a problem .. CH may have flagged the orders made within say 24 hrs.

Damn..some of my favorite DVD's are in that order !!

 

[boi]

bump =)

 

[walterlee]

Originally posted by: desibaba
Guys - I have a problem.. I did 2 orders on one day after the other (10/23 and 10/24) .... my first one was charged (on 10/31) but the second one has not yet been charged as of 11/03 (9 days now).

Did anyone make 2 orders in a short time period and got both the orders charged ?? This could a problem .. CH may have flagged the orders made within say 24 hrs.

Damn..some of my favorite DVD's are in that order !!

According to earlier posts, some people were able to place both orders at once or they just called after. I did both the same day recently. 10/31 I think andI asked the 2nd CSR if I was allowed and she said no problem. Also, it might be just a delay because of the weekend.

 

[bonk102]

Originally posted by: desibaba
bonk you bastard..looks like you'll beat me !

haha, i'm trying to figure out a way to get more, this deal is going to bankrupt me, and quite possible CH at the same time. hopefully i can add 30-40 DVD's to my collection and then i'll be done for a year or so (hopefully)

 

[ScrewFace]

Great deal at a great price!

 

[desibaba]

Did a quick order today morning and it turned out to be lucky cos I got the rarely available.

Men In Black Limited Edition - $39.95 (yeaaaaah !)


CSR told me that they got some new inventory last weekend and there wer a few limited editions.

Oh, my other 2 orders.

The Terminator Special Edition $26.45
What Lies Beneath $24.45


Bonk102 .... can you beat me on this dude ? ie MIB LE

 

[spankyj]

I'm debating whether to do another order or not - I can not decide. I'd be getting

The Burbs
The Great Outdoors
Uncle Buck.


Anyone care to persuade me in either direction?

 

[desibaba]

never heard of any of these movies .. are you sure you want to order these ??
maybe u already have a big collection which has all the good DVD's....and now you are ordering just for the kicks !

My advice: Look through this thread and you'll see all the good DVD names.

 

[dpham00]

I was wondering which number did u guys call to cancel your account? the one u called to order DVD, or the number on the catalogs which sent with your DVD movies?

the # that they send the bill on.

I wonder if it's physically possible to get 100 DVD's by Christmas ?

yup...get multiple p.o. boxes

 

[spankyj]

Desi - All are older comedies. I've got a decent collection already - and a lot of the newer movies do not interest me. I can appreciate getting MIB ($39.95) for only $7, but it isn't my style to grab movies I'll never watch more than once. I've looked through the list - but in terms of "must haves", the ones I listed are about the only ones I'd watch time and time again. Thanks for the persuasion though.

 

[NauTiKa128]

someone probly asked about this already.. (too lazy to read everything.. heh)

can u get New Releases w/ this deal?

 

[desibaba]

<<can u get New Releases w/ this deal?>>
nope ..hold your horses mister ..not so soon ... new releases will become available ony after 3 months.

spankyj: can you list out the "must have" collection if that's not asking too much ? i am building up a collection now and would like any good suggestions.

 

[dpham00]

nope ..hold your horses mister ..not so soon ... new releases will become available ony after 3 months.

that's correct. personally, i'd rather wait three months, and get them at half the price, but to each his own.

 

[nomatic]

Originally posted by: desibaba
<<can u get New Releases w/ this deal?>>
nope ..hold your horses mister ..not so soon ... new releases will become available ony after 3 months.

spankyj: can you list out the "must have" collection if that's not asking too much ? i am building up a collection now and would like any good suggestions.

Well, here's a sampling of my must-haves from CHC's catalogue:

-Vertigo
-Raging Bull
-Rear Window
-Cool hand Luke
-Easy Rider
-Bonnie & Clyde
-Raising Arizona
-First Blood (Rambo)
-Patton
-The Searchers
-Das Boot
-Jaws
-Empire of the Sun
-Manhattan
-Dancer in the Dark
-The Age of Innocence
-The Jerk
-O Brother, Where art thou

 

[nomatic]

Add Kundun and Say Anything to that list, and maybe Amelie and Royal Tenenbaums as well. I try to get movies that I think I'll end up watching at least 5 times.

 

[desibaba]

<<'Vertigo
-Raging Bull
-Rear Window
-Cool hand Luke
-Easy Rider
-Bonnie & Clyde
-Raising Arizona
-First Blood (Rambo)
-Patton
-The Searchers
-Das Boot
-Jaws
-Empire of the Sun
-Manhattan
-Dancer in the Dark
-The Age of Innocence
-The Jerk
-O Brother, Where art thou>>>

Man..these are all old movies...ahead of my time...I dont mind seeing once ..but not 5 times...cant relate to it.

How about something from 80's - 90's ..I mean the ones which having good visual/audio effects and more like a landmark of its time.

 

[nomatic]

Kundun, Amelie, O Brother..., Say Anything, Rushmore, and Royal Tenenbaums are all relatively new, and all worth repeated viewings in my opinion.

In terms of stylishness or visual esthetics, I think Leon (the Professional), Tomb Raider, La Femme Nikita, the Last of the Mohicans, Heat, Three Kings, the Negotiator, Apocalypse now, and Tombstone are all first-rate, I think. Don't know if CHC has Chasing Amy, but it's definitely worthwhile, too.

Originally posted by: desibaba
<<'Vertigo
-Man..these are all old movies...ahead of my time...I dont mind seeing once ..but not 5 times...cant relate to it.

How about something from 80's - 90's ..I mean the ones which having good visual/audio effects and more like a landmark of its time.

 

[spankyj]

Desi - Below are pasted some movie titles that may be considered as "must-haves".


12 MONKEYS SIGNATURE COLLECTION
A FEW GOOD MEN SPECIAL EDITION
ALIEN 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
ALMOST FAMOUS UNTITLED: THE BOOTLEG CUT DIRECTOR'S EDITION
ANTZ SIGNATURE SELECTION
BASIC INSTINCT
BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA SPECIAL EDITION
CADDYSHACK 20TH ANNIVERSARY
CASINO
CITIZEN KANE
CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON SPECIAL EDITION
DELIVERANCE
DIE HARD FIVE STAR COLLECTION
DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS (WS)
EASY RIDER
FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH COLLECTORS EDITION
FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF
FIGHT CLUB SPECIAL EDITION
FORREST GUMP SPECIAL EDITION
FRIDAY
FULL METAL JACKET
GONE WITH THE WIND
GOODFELLAS
GREMLINS
HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE (WS)
INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE SPECIAL EDITION
JAWS ANNIVERSARY COLLECTORS EDITION (DTS)
JURASSIC PARK (DTS)
LONESOME DOVE
PLAYING BY HEART
PULP FICTION CE
SAVING PRIVATE RYAN SPECIAL LTD. EDITION (DTS)
STARSHIP TROOPERS SPECIAL EDITION
TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY - THE ULTIMATE EDITION
THE CROW: COLLECTOR'S SERIES
THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER
THE MATRIX
THE TERMINATOR SPECIAL EDITION
TOP GUN
TOTAL RECALL LIMITED EDITION
WHEN HARRY MET SALLY... SPECIAL EDITION
THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI LIMITED EDITION

These are titles you may want to consider. If you've never heard of one - don't get it. Consider this primarily as a guide for movies worth owning, but take into account your personal preferences. There are movies on that list I abhore - but I know that many other love. My personal favorites off that list at T2-UE & the Matrix. If you have interest in either of them, I highly recommend. I hope that this helps you in your quest for Dvd greatness.

(All titles taken from DvdTalk list)

 

[desibaba]

Yeah baby ! This is exactly what i was looking for. Looks like we have the same taste.
Thanks for the info Spanky !

Btw: T2 and Matrix are my all time favourites. Hope T3 and Matrix 2&3 lives up to the standards of its predecessors !

On my way to build the perfect masterpiece DVD collection

 

[spankyj]

Great.

Glad you could find the list of use.

I too am looking forward to the sequels, why must they space them so far apart?!?

Best of luck on your DVD collection - let me know if you want any further assistance.

 

[XLR8R]

I realize that CH will flag you if you have too many accounts. Is the number of accounts based on address or credit card number? I'm currently signed up for 2 accounts on one address. Is it ok for me to sign up for 2 more accounts on a completely different address using the same credit card as I did before? Thanks.

 

[spankyj]

The quickest way to your answer would be in the DVD Club Faqs over at DVDtalk. They are the brains behind this operation and are most knowledgeable on the subject.

 

[desibaba]

XLR8R: Yep ...I already know this. I have 2 account at 3 different address with different names and credit card nos which mean I have 6 accounts active at a time.

But here's the scoop. As per the rules or what I see in this thread, I can always cancel an account once I receive the orders and start a brand new account the very next day with the same name and address.

Is that ok ? Anyone ?

Also, is there a minimum time period between opening 2 accounts with the same name and address ? I started 2 accounts on consequtive days. Only the first one has been charged - that was a week after I openede the first one. The second one is yet to be and its been about 10 days now. Is this normal ?

Infact another account (diff name and address) which I opened few days after the second account mentioned above has already been charged.

Does the processing depend on the physical location or the time ?

 

[spankyj]

Sometimes orders can be "lost". People report this happening, but how often, or when to know whether it was actually "lost", I do not know. There isn't a limit for how quickly 2 accounts can be open. There are those who report their CSR actually ask if they want to sign up for 2 accounts at a time, so I would not worry about that at all. Once you get your purchases, cancel - then do immediately. It is also less hassel if you call to cancel an account and sign up for another account at the same time. No PSN hassel - they can copy and paste your previous account information, etc. Just an FYI.

 

[desibaba]

ok .. thanks spankyj...thats a good point. ie cancelling and signing up at the same time.