samdavies
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Are we talking reference quality or close to it?
Hate is a strong word. I’d say I strongly disagree with some of their policies, this red carpet nonsense being the latest. I have just grown tired of them finding new ways to screw over steelbook collectors. The hobby is expensive enough without them adding more to it.
Have you been collecting long? Perhaps in time if you become jaded like a lot of us do you may well draw your own lines with certain companies too.
Let’s see what happens.
Well with the type of film it is, it's not really going to be the 'reference' type of disc. There are so many dark scenes and a limited colour pallet used it'd be hard for it to compete with any bright landscape shot with eye popping colours. But for what it is, it's supposed to be a healthy upgrade over the bluray for sure.
I'll agree i suppose, but the whole red carpet thingy didn't bother me all that much. It's only a tenner and I manage to use the code most of the time anyway. I know we've always been able to use codes on preorders before, but that's more of a quick glitch than zavvi actually allowing us. You don't see any regular 10% codes for HMV or amazon reducing RRP, so we're hardly hard done by! lol
I get the whole not agreeing with their policies etc.., but personally, as they've got the monopoly on the UK market (whether we like it or not), boycotting them is pretty much shooting yourself in the foot when it comes to an exclusive you actually want to buy - especially if it's from the house of mouse.
Errm I've probably only been collecting regularly for about 4 years, just the odd few before that. It is expensive and the last thing we need is added costs, but just like everything else there are certain things I'd need to compromise on if I want to get what I want. I view it as it's the item I'm paying for, not the company it's going to. So usually the cheapest price gets it, if there's an option. It's the distributors steelbook after all, zavvi is just the middle man.