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Old 19-02-2008, 6:04 PM   #1
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Exclamation Let the HD DVD's Sales Begin!

Hi all,

Yes, i am very much sadened by the news off the death of HD DVD, n: i still believe that the better format died.

But in the wake of its death i have come up with the thought that most websites and highstreet shops will have stockpiles of HD DVDs to get rid off and i feel that reduced prices and many offers on HD DVDs are to come.

So i start this thread for people to leave any details on HD DVD sales/bargain/offers that you find! lets hope thats theres a few
[please leave links if possible, thank you!]

good day to y'all,
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Old 19-02-2008, 10:16 PM   #2
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Re: Let the HD DVD's Sales Begin!

Amazon.com have 50% off on selected titles. This offer have lasted a good week now and may end soon since it was for a limited time only. You can also check their High-Def Deal page for new deals.

DeepDiscount.com have an offer that started last week and ends March 27. They have Universal HD DVDs with up to 59% off. Many of the titles are only $12.20.
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Old 20-02-2008, 1:30 AM   #3
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Re: Let the HD DVD's Sales Begin!

http://www.hdscape.com/

7 disk bundle $29.95 or $6.95 each.
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Old 20-02-2008, 9:13 AM   #4
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Re: Let the HD DVD's Sales Begin!

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Amazon.com have 50% off on selected titles. This offer have lasted a good week now and may end soon since it was for a limited time only. You can also check their High-Def Deal page for new deals.

DeepDiscount.com have an offer that started last week and ends March 27. They have Universal HD DVDs with up to 59% off. Many of the titles are only $12.20.
Will Amazon.com allow orders to the UK?
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Old 20-02-2008, 9:27 AM   #5
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Re: Let the HD DVD's Sales Begin!

Mods, I hope you'll allow this thread to remain open.

There are already too many places to check for High Def news - a little leeway for these bargains would be helpful, as they might come and go very quickly.

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Old 20-02-2008, 9:34 AM   #6
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Re: Let the HD DVD's Sales Begin!

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Mods, I hope you'll allow this thread to remain open.

There are already too many places to check for High Def news - a little leeway for these bargains would be helpful, as they might come and go very quickly.

Steve W
Agreed however would it not be more relevant in the 'Bargain' forum for DVD, Blu-ray and HD-DVD?
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Old 20-02-2008, 9:59 AM   #7
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Re: Let the HD DVD's Sales Begin!

Yes they do but beware of duty if the total order value is more than about $40.00 (approx).
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Will Amazon.com allow orders to the UK?
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Old 20-02-2008, 10:13 AM   #8
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Re: Let the HD DVD's Sales Begin!

Dog nam it!! I want about $200 worth!

Could I place 4/5 seperate orders over the next few days to get around this?
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Old 20-02-2008, 10:26 AM   #9
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Re: Let the HD DVD's Sales Begin!

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Dog nam it!! I want about $200 worth!

Could I place 4/5 seperate orders over the next few days to get around this?
You have to keep each order below £18 in value if you want it to be under the threshold for import tax.

Some companies offer to ship the items as a gift and if that is the case the threshold doubles to £36. Someone else would have to advise you on that though as I don't have the personal experience.

Last edited by KeanosMagicHat; 20-02-2008 at 10:29 AM.
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Old 20-02-2008, 1:45 PM   #10
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Re: Let the HD DVD's Sales Begin!

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Mods, I hope you'll allow this thread to remain open.

There are already too many places to check for High Def news - a little leeway for these bargains would be helpful, as they might come and go very quickly.

Steve W
Steve-we do already have a DVD/HD DVD/Blu Ray bargain forum here.
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Old 20-02-2008, 2:49 PM   #11
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Re: Let the HD DVD's Sales Begin!

I know, but keeping up with recent events means checking:

- The DVD Players (High Definition) forum;
- The HD DVD Players forum;
- The HD Movies forum;
- The DVD Suppliers, Movie Download Sites & DVD Technology forum;
- The HD DVD Movie Classified Adverts forum;
- The DVD, HD DVD and Blu-ray Movie Bargains forum.

Just asking for a bit of leeway.

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Old 20-02-2008, 2:52 PM   #12
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Re: Let the HD DVD's Sales Begin!

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I know, but keeping up with recent events means checking:

- The DVD Players (High Definition) forum;
- The HD DVD Players forum;
- The HD Movies forum;
- The DVD Suppliers, Movie Download Sites & DVD Technology forum;
- The HD DVD Movie Classified Adverts forum;
- The DVD, HD DVD and Blu-ray Movie Bargains forum.

Just asking for a bit of leeway.

Steve W
But they like the clicks
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Old 20-02-2008, 4:35 PM   #13
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Re: Let the HD DVD's Sales Begin!

Would be nice to have the one dedicated thread for it here. I've already picked up a few great bargains from secondhand sources, but hoping for some bargains from the new stockpiles.
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Old 20-02-2008, 4:55 PM   #14
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Re: Let the HD DVD's Sales Begin!

Our local department store has 50% off all HD DVD's until they run out.

I bought Transformers, Bourne ultimatum, Inside Man, Charlie and chocolate and Top Gun.

For 14 euros each, not great prices but pretty good.
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Old 21-02-2008, 8:18 AM   #15
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Re: Let the HD DVD's Sales Begin!

So where are all the sales?!! Maybe I'm too impatient, but I would have thought we'd have seen some retailers clearing their stock by now. But when I search the net I find nothing, zilch!
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Old 21-02-2008, 8:21 AM   #16
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Re: Let the HD DVD's Sales Begin!

Maybe they're thinking there are plenty of HD DVD early adopters who'll still want the discs - no sales necessary.

They're almost certainly waiting and seeing if that is the case.

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Old 21-02-2008, 9:03 AM   #17
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Re: Let the HD DVD's Sales Begin!

Don't know if its a sale as such, but Movietyme have cut prices on individual HD-DVD's:

Stardust for £12.99
http://www.movietyme.com/catalog/pro...ducts_id=38295

Zodiac (2-disk directors cut) for £12.99
http://www.movietyme.com/catalog/pro...ducts_id=36623

Transformers for £12.99
http://www.movietyme.com/catalog/pro...ducts_id=37808

Was going to hold off to pick Stardust up on BD, but at that price thought stuff it.

Sorry of this is old news

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Old 21-02-2008, 6:07 PM   #18
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Re: Let the HD DVD's Sales Begin!

Just a quick heads up: DVD Empire are likely to offer a sale on all HD-DVDs in the future as it moves to support just blu-ray.

“DVDEmpire.com will now be putting its support behind the Blu-ray format,” said Shannon Nutt, the site’s editorial director. “However, we want those who own HD DVD players to know that for the time being, we will continue to fill orders and provide HD DVD titles for those who wish to buy them.”

In the coming weeks, DVD Empire is planning to put its entire HD DVD inventory on sale. It’s not clear the scale of the discounts that will be offered. DVD Empire has likewise not canceled any outstanding orders for still expected HD DVD titles, which include Paramount Home Entertainment’s Bee Movie on March 11.

http://www.videobusiness.com/article....html?nid=3511

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Old 21-02-2008, 6:26 PM   #19
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Re: Let the HD DVD's Sales Begin!

check out www.amazon.de , they have great prices on some catalogue universal titles, 10 euros to be precise.
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Old 22-02-2008, 9:06 PM   #20
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Re: Let the HD DVD's Sales Begin!

Don't forget play.com have an HD DVD 3-for-2 offer. Buy three and the cheapest one is free so £29.98 delivered for 3 in some cases (no customs etc.)
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Old 02-03-2008, 7:36 PM   #21
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Re: Let the HD DVD's Sales Begin!

Just to let you HD-DVDers know there is a useful thread running here;

HD-DVD Fire Sales

where Marc aims to keep all the deals together.
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