Should we have to pay for 3D Glasses ?

[lee_d_m]

All,

I went to see Avatar 3D last night, which I must admit, I thoroughly enjoyed it and thought that visually, the film was easily the most visually stunning movie I'd ever seen, admittedly the storyline was a bit weak, but anyways....

The point of my post, was that I had to pay for my 3D glasses when I got there, this was after I had already paid extra to see Avatar 3D rather than Avatar 2D. I think a ticket for Avatar 2D is about £1.50 cheaper.

Admittedly, the glasses were only 80p extra, and were of decent quality, and I get to keep them, but they are a fundamental aspect of the film.

A couple of my friends went to see the film whilst on holiday in the far-east recently, and 3D glasses were supplied for free.

Is this another case of the consumer getting ripped off in the UK ?

 

[Liquid101]

The glasses are only 50p at my local cinema - it's hardly going to break the bank, and like you say, you get to keep them. As they're unlikely to wear out, you're not going to have to buy them again.

The extra costs involved in screen 3D has to be reflected in the price, but my guess is it doesn't really reflect the true cost.

As for 'rip of Britain' - that phrase makes me cringe every time I read/hear it.

 

[boltlock]

At Vue Meadowhall the glasses are free, although the film is a little dearer if you want to watch it in 3d. Plus you get to keep them afterwards.

 

[Singh400]

Where did you go to see it? I've been to the Birmingham IMAX a few time to see 3D films (well 10 minute segment) and the glasses were provided for free. I've been meaning to see Avatar there, but it's completely booked for weeks.

 

[nheather]

Saw Avatar 3D at the weekend aswell. Must admit I was confused by the price I was charged because it didn't match what was advertised. I raised it with the assistant and eventually found out the price consisted of

Standard Film - £8.00 (advertised)
3D Film - £1.90 extra (advertised)
3D Glasses - £0.80 (not advertised)

TOTAL - £10.70

I must admit I assumed that the extra £1.90 for the 3D film included the glasses so I was rather taken aback to be asked to pay an extra £0.80 for them.

I suppose £0.80 isn't that bad and I can use them for future 3D films - though at £10 a pop I doubt I will be going to many.

Cheers,

Nigel

 

[CraigofScotland]

YES!

Films that cost more to make, cant make less money. otherwise film production will be stuck in the dark ages.

If 3D became common, i predict we all buy them once, then reuse.

 

[GasDad]

YES!

Films that cost more to make, cant make less money. otherwise film production will be stuck in the dark ages.

If 3D became common, i predict we all buy them once, then reuse.

Hmmm - so we will all (apart from LGS) end up with designer 3D glasses?

 

[IronGiant]

EDIT: GasDad beat me to it...
Dave

 

[CraigofScotland]

I said no such thing about designer glasses.

I meant, we all buy our 80p glasses, then get charged our standard 3D movie charge in the future.

Seems to be that way anyway.

Your all very quick to criticise.

 

[GasDad]

I said no such thing about desinger glasses.

I meant, we all buy our 80p glasses, the get charged our standard 3D movie charge.

Your all very quick to criticise.

What criticism ?

 

[IronGiant]

I don't think any criticism was intended, GasDad and I were just wondering out loud when the first "get your 3D glasses out for the lads" thread was going to start... It wasn't meant as a comment on anything you posted Craig.

Dave

 

[johntheexpat]

I don't think any criticism was intended, GasDad and I were just wondering out loud when the first "get your 3D glasses out for the lads" thread was going to start...

Dave

I hope the suns page 3 editor isn't reading this.

 

[brumhee]

Hmmm - so we will all (apart from LGS) end up with designer 3D glasses?

There is talk at the moment that with 3D coming to the home that Ray Ban, Oakley and others are lining up 3D glasses. However one thing that is holding them back is the lack of standardisation in the format.

 

[BamBamMickey]

Yes, you should pay for the glasses.

 

[GasDad]

There is talk at the moment that with 3D coming to the home that Ray Ban, Oakley and others are lining up 3D glasses. However one thing that is holding them back is the lack of standardisation in the format.

Really ? - I was making it up as I go along (as usual)

 

[acid007]

If your willing to wait a little, they will probably be given away for free in cornflake packets before long. Just don't expect the quality to be great.

Atleast you got to keep them, i'm sure they will come in handy again. Wait for the next C4 3D week.

Sid

 

[CraigofScotland]

What criticism ?

Sorry mate, I think I misread an injoke. Dont know what they 3 letters mean

 

[brumhee]

Really ? - I was making it up as I go along (as usual)

You obviously have a good business head.

3D will always need glasses at the mo and the current glasses aren't the best looking of you're a 15 year old girl on a date (i'm not a 15 year old girl or on a date). Also, if you are going often, they arent the most comfortable. So designers launch a range of glasses which are suited to your face etc (because you have to look your best in the dark).

They are also talking about pescription glasses that can be worn everyday and in the cinema for 3D.

 

[IronGiant]

Will Casio make them?

 

[lee_d_m]

Saw Avatar 3D at the weekend aswell. Must admit I was confused by the price I was charged because it didn't match what was advertised. I raised it with the assistant and eventually found out the price consisted of

Standard Film - £8.00 (advertised)
3D Film - £1.90 extra (advertised)
3D Glasses - £0.80 (not advertised)

TOTAL - £10.70

I must admit I assumed that the extra £1.90 for the 3D film included the glasses so I was rather taken aback to be asked to pay an extra £0.80 for them.

I suppose £0.80 isn't that bad and I can use them for future 3D films - though at £10 a pop I doubt I will be going to many.

Cheers,

Nigel

That was the same as I paid (Cineworld ?) and I too assumed the additional cost would have included the glasses.

What is also interesting is that at the cinema I went to, the glasses were being sold at the concessions stands, so they will obviously be making a little profit for themselves as well.

Obviously it's not the 80p cost that is annoying, it's the principle of having to pay extra for something you need to watch a film that you have already paid extra for.

If I went to see a foreign-language film, I wouldn't be expected to hire a translator would I ? (maybe I shouldn't give them ideas )

 

[Ian J]

Where did you go to see it? I've been to the Birmingham IMAX a few time to see 3D films (well 10 minute segment) and the glasses were provided for free. I've been meaning to see Avatar there, but it's completely booked for weeks.

I looked this morning and all slots for next weekend are booked and the weekend afterwards had only 6:00pm on Sunday available so I've booked for then.

I've already seen it at the local Odeon and the glasses were free there

 

[paulst10]

I was listening to Mark Kermodes film review podcast last week, as many may know he isn't exactly a fan of 3D, but he made an interesting comment, [-]if you get 2 pairs of 3D glasses and pop out the lenses on one pair, take the lenses and place the spare right lens over the left lens on the glasses, and the spare left lens over the right[/-], and you have yourself a pair of specs that can convert 3D back to 2D

Edit: That's a bit wrong, see post on next page

Doesn't make up for the loss of colour though


Oh and to answer the OP, no you shouldn't have to pay extra for the glasses, if that's how the film is meant to be watched, you shouldn't have pay for that privelage. They don't charge you extra for sitting down do they ? Maybe if you ask to stand up they may charge you less.

 

[signs]

Where did you go to see it? I've been to the Birmingham IMAX a few time to see 3D films (well 10 minute segment) and the glasses were provided for free. I've been meaning to see Avatar there, but it's completely booked for weeks.

I booked 2 weeks in advance .£21inc booking fee for two tickets handed the glasses back

 

[signs]

I looked this morning and all slots for next weekend are booked and the weekend afterwards had only 6:00pm on Sunday available so I've booked for then.

I've already seen it at the local Odeon and the glasses were free there

I went to the 6pm showing Ian ,be aware people start to queue at around 5pm

 

[IronGiant]

Even if they booked? Or is there a free for all when you get there for the best seats?

Dave