Django Unchained (Blu-ray SteelBook) [USA]

[snooloui]

Release date: May 20, 2014
Purchase links: Amazon - Best Buy
Price: $10.99
Notes: Gloss finish

The entire line-up of Anchor Bay 2014 Wave of Blu-ray SteelBooks

 

[SlyFondle]

I didn't avoid anything???

Anyway if they have so many overheads as you say, why are they the same price as Zavvi's regular stock?

As far as I can see, they're cheaper than most of the Zavvi exclusives. Except for discounted stock.

 

[snooloui]

Why does it matter anyway? If you can get them cheaper from the US, then do that and don't buy them from Zavvi.

 

[UpsetSmiley]

It was over £9 on Amazon from US sellers a few days back, it's still available for £10+ from US sellers on Amazon. If you search "Django Unchained US Import" it's the one with the white placeholder artwork.

 

[BluSteel2012]

Why does it matter anyway? If you can get them cheaper from the US, then do that and don't buy them from Zavvi.

This is my point completely. Why would I buy from Zavvi??

I had 3 of those Steelbooks in my basket the other day with Amazon.ca. It was costing me €38 delivered to my door (WITH shipping costs included) To buy those 3 same Steelbooks right now from Zavvi would cost me the guts of €60!! It's a no brainer.

If they drop in price, awesome. But I won't be buying at those prices

 

[paulboland]

This is my point completely. Why would I buy from Zavvi??

I had 3 of those Steelbooks in my basket the other day with Amazon.ca. It was costing me €38 delivered to my door (WITH shipping costs included) To buy those 3 same Steelbooks right now from Zavvi would cost me the guts of €60!! It's a no brainer.

If they drop in price, awesome. But I won't be buying at those prices

I like the fact that Zavvi now doing Steelbook Imports

Its handy all in one place with quick delivery and don't have to worry about shipping costs or any customs charges if you spent over €22 in one order from USA or Canada as that leaves the possibility of getting hit for customs
Also a big factor shipping Steelbook from USA and Canada is hit and miss for getting mint steelbooks from my experience and I have seen some horror stories about Amazon Canada for damaged steelbooks

I order a lot from Amazon USA but there mostly not steelbooks and are less prone to damage

Long Distance and postal handling don't mix well for steelbooks from USA/Canada in my experience

We also most likely will see price drops on some of these as well at some stage and more releases they get is better in my opinion

 

[blu-steel]

100% mark up on it then. These were retailing for $10-$12 in the U.S.

I couldn't find any at that price. After tax I paid $16.41.

 

[Paperinukke]

This is my point completely. Why would I buy from Zavvi??

I had 3 of those Steelbooks in my basket the other day with Amazon.ca. It was costing me €38 delivered to my door (WITH shipping costs included) To buy those 3 same Steelbooks right now from Zavvi would cost me the guts of €60!! It's a no brainer.

If they drop in price, awesome. But I won't be buying at those prices

This is quite off-topic, but the "shocking" thing is that not everyone can get it cheaper than from Zavvi. I tried to put Django to my basket and then see what it would cost, it turned out that the price was one euro cheaper than Zavvi's (and with 16-32 day shipping time). Of course I would buy it from Zavvi. If you can get that or any of those significantly cheaper from elsewhere, good for you. As I said, not everyone can.

 

[BluSteel2012]

I agree Paul. It's good to see Zavvi try something different. Something positive. And its good to have the choice there if you want it.

Personally I just think they are a little too on the pricey side for me at the minute. Steelbooks are obviously a big seller for Zavvi and they are exploring every avenue which can only be a positive for us collectors.

 

[StifflersDad]

I agree Paul. It's good to see Zavvi try something different. Something positive. And its good to have the choice there if you want it.

Personally I just think they are a little too on the pricey side for me at the minute. Steelbooks are obviously a big seller for Zavvi and they are exploring every avenue which can only be a positive for us collectors.

I personally think that zavvis import section is excellent news. It may be slightly cheaper from us or Canada amz but then you would have to order quite a few of them for the shipping to be worthwhile and then that would incur further customs charges. this is not even taking into account the pathetic packaging that amz.ca is infamous for and the immense headache of getting refunds or replacements. I would much rather deal with a local retailer even if its slightly more expensive. So now to order this from zavvi!

 

[lolwut]

This is the only white steelbook in my collection. Almost all are black!

 

[leelee17]

these are currently being sold on EBAY for £7.98 with free shipping!!!!!

 

[dfoles]

I've seen it locally for $10 (£5.89)

 

[adrenaline78]

I've seen it locally for $10 (£5.89)

$8 last week at Target

 

[psychomugs]

$8 last week at Target

Brought down to $3.40 with coupon and Target Cartwheel. Cheapest steelbook I've ever got

 

[cbrookhart]

I bought the Target Exclusive last year. The only problem I have with it is that the captions seem to be on by default. If only I had known that there would be another exclusive (in white), I would have gotten that one.

 

[steelbobawny]

these are currently being sold on EBAY for £7.98 with free shipping!!!!!

Yeah I seen this on ebay by allyourmusic as well, anyone know what their packaging is like for steelbooks?

I have only ever bought amarays from them, they seem to pick and choose between card envelopes, bubble envelopes and the worst one was a thin polythene mailer one time, for a slip cover blu-ray.

 

[UpsetSmiley]

Yeah I seen this on ebay by allyourmusic as well, anyone know what their packaging is like for steelbooks?

I have only ever bought amarays from them, they seem to pick and choose between card envelopes, bubble envelopes and the worst one was a thin polythene mailer one time, for a slip cover blu-ray.

I order the occasional digibook/steelbook from them, and they use a tight-fitting cardboard envelope. But they're fairly sturdy, I'm awaiting my copy at £7.98 it was worth the punt at least.

 

[leelee17]

i took the plunge also. can't play the disc as its region locked but at that price, who cares? its not like i don't already own other editions....

 

[Snollygoster]

Official HDN Preview Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdvxowUPxBs

 

[Wreck]

Love the new steel videos. Great steel, love the spine.

Which actor do you think stole the show?