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DVDs eh! You can't burn them to keep warm without dying from asphyxiation, but they do keep me entertained and
out of trouble, which is a good thing.
You can do one of two things here. Check my DVD collection for discs you want to borrow
or you can find out more about ordering DVDs on-line. If the latter, then read the following:
- Quick links
- Shopping caveats
- DVD Fora
- DVD Price Comparison sites
- DVD Shops
- Mac DVD libraries
So, in order to help you non-dvd professionals out there, here are some useful links to help you through the morass of
choice. Thus, you have a load of links below. However, of them, I would say if you want a quick list, the key sites would
be:
- CD Wow - limited choice, but often the cheapest
- Ezy DVD - very helpful and adaptable Aussie site
- Futureent - fast, decent prices for most discs
- Play - good all-rounder, not always cheapest
When buying discs I have found that it is really useful to have sites that respond to your emails (questions) quickly.
Some sites are very good at this (see below) as are the four sites above. Further, when importing discs, be aware that
there are limitations. Not all packages get 'caught' but when they do, you will pay duty (3.5%) + VAT (17.5%) + courier
charge (e.g. Royal Mail - £4). So whilst you save some money having more than 2 discs posted together, be aware of the
risks.
Final thing to be aware of is, if you are picky about film properties like me, double check that your disc has the
aspect ratio you want, DTS if required, and the actual film cut. Happy shopping.
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Fora and information
DVD price comparison sites
DVD shops
- 101 CD - some very good offers [r1, r2]
- Action DVD - sorry porn, there had to be one. Fantastic sales, very fast delivery [r0, r1]
- Amazon US - decent prices, reliable, can get caught for customers [r1]
- Amazon UK - some great offers, very reliable [r2]
- Amazon France - some good content variations [r2] - warning ususally french subtitles are burn't in
- Amazon Germany - some good content variations [r2]
- Amazon Japan - some raritites [r1 ntsc], needs
translator - sample
- AZN Films - Asian discs & rarities [r2, r3]. As Asian discs are imported to US & then sent
to the UK, can be expensive
- Bensons World - some people like, I never have [r2]
- Blah - [r2]
- CD Japan - some nice discs [r2, r3 - ntsc]
- CD Wow - fantastic [r1, r2, r3, r4] Gets the Woofy medal of excellence
- Choices Direct - somme good deals, but shipping can be slow [r2]
- DDD House - both DVD & VCD asian discs [r2, r3]. Quick, but be careful of disc choice
- Devoted DVD - Australian site I have been recommended to [r4]
- Digital Blur *cough* they still sell vhs *cough* [r2]
- DVD Asian - some good deals [r2, r3 - ntsc]
- DVD Box Office - bloody slow, but very good prices, and the sell DVHS [r1]
- DVD.co.uk - they rate a big apathetic 'ok' [r2]
- DVD Empire - good choice, some good prices, DVHS, watch out for customs [r1]
- DVD Go - not used evah ma dear [r2]
- DVD Planet - some good prices, watch that customs
- DVD Soon - ties with DVD Box Office for procrastination, though prices on some discs are
excellent (dts discs for £2.50!) [r1]
- DVD World Last bought from them in 1998 - too expensive [r2]
- Empire DVD [r4] unused aussie site [r4]
- Ezy DVD - fantastic Aussie site - really helpful, delivery speed good, prices good [r4]
- Futureent - evolved from a laser disc importer. Good prices, fast delivery, occasional
lapses in customer service [r1] (now loaded 247.com)
- HMV - horrible site, useful to see what is in the sales instore [r2]
- The Hut - seems to have good prices, but
can't bring myself to use [r2]
- Korean DVDs - you have to search, but some good prices [r2, r3 - ntsc]
- Loaded 247 uk - fast delivery, rival for new release UK disc prices with Play [r2]
- Movietyme- sometimes really slow, especially in response to emails, but pre-orders come occasionally earlier
that Futureent. Prices not best, but there is a guarenteed next day delivery on limited disc (usually new) selection, and they generally ship American pressed discs [r1, r3, r4, r6]
- Play - great sales, good basic prices [r2]
- Play USA - OK for Canadian discs [r1] - you can get caught for customs
- Proxis - a Dutch site (r2)- some good content variations
- Region 1 Express - thought this was the long lost dvdexpress - my first real dealer [r1]
- Send It - some great prices [r2]
- Store 4 - occasional well buried good bargain [r1]
- Tesco (Jersey) - some good prices, dispatch ok [r2]
- Total DVD - Aussie site, unused [r4]
- WHSmith - used to be decent, but not for a couple of years now [r2]
- Yes Asia - some great discs and real rarities [r2, r3 - ntsc]
Mac DVD software (library databases)
I have mostly provided these links as I often get asked about a list of DVD sites from which people may be able to buy stuff,
so, whoopee, hope this helps, and at the same time, save me a little effort. If you come across a site that offers either value
for money, great sales, speedtastic delivery, or access to unusal / rare discs, then please
let me know and I can check it out and maybe even (perish the thought) use it.
Help me to help you, feed my habit (said the monk)
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