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tqpix · 10-05-2002, 09:50 AM

Just letting Canadians (or perhaps Americans as well, if interested) know that Amazon.ca is having a fall sale. It's advertised on their site, and I also got an e-mail from them advertising the sale.

Dystopium · 10-07-2002, 07:28 PM

Seeing as how the exchange rate is approximately $1USD=.62CAN there are soem deals to be had for those living in america. I picked up The first three seasons of sex and the city, the royal tennanbaums and the upcoming lord of the rings directors cut for around $100.

black__omega · 10-07-2002, 10:05 PM

I had to look into this.

Ended up preordering Band of Brothers ($90CAD) $56 USD

Found a $10 coupon too

So I walked away with Band of Brothers for just $53 USD

Can't beat that with a stick.

Thanks tqpix, you made my month.

tqpix · 10-07-2002, 10:12 PM

You're welcome.

Where did you find the coupon?

black__omega · 10-07-2002, 11:46 PM

just did a google search for 'amazon.ca coupons'

found a bunch of different coupon/deal sites

the coupon I used was a first-time customer coupon

i was surprised amazon accepted it, I guess they consider amazon.ca different from amazon.com or amazon.co.uk eitherway, $10 off was pretty nice

Update:
the coupon code was CANADASMAG5T for anyone else that might be getting something

tqpix · 10-08-2002, 04:12 AM

Thanks for the coupon

! I had to cancel my original order, and place my order again just so I could use the coupon!

Ravenous · 10-20-2002, 02:29 AM

Hmmm, this sounds like the kinda deal I was looking for.

Anyone ever ordered from here before? Hows their shipping? Also, its not going to be subtitled on the case and in the movie in French or something is it?

Qwkslvr24 · 10-20-2002, 02:47 AM

These deals sound great! Can someone give some information to a newbie like myself? Are all these discs Region 1? Will they play in a standard player? Are they going to have the same sale in the US? Any help would be appreciated!

black__omega · 10-20-2002, 02:56 AM

hey guys,

I've never ordered from Amazon.ca before but I've had good experiences with both Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk. It's a pretty standardized experience I hope.

As for things having biligual cases and stuff, I'm not exactly sure. On the Band of Brothers set I ordered it had the same item number as the US set on Amazon.com so I assume it's the same. But you never know, I guess I'll find out in a few weeks.

But most things are the same as the US versions as I understand, except for exceptions depending on the distributer. Prehaps a Canadian member might be able to enlight us more on this that I can?

As far as playback, Region 1 is Region one so I'll play in your US player.

I don't think Amazon.com is going to have a sale like this. The real bargain here other than the slight sale is the the exchange rate really works to your benefit thanks to the value of the Canadian Dollar. ie $0.63 CAD = $1.00 USD.

Hope that helps some.

Paul.n3w · 10-22-2002, 06:18 AM

tqpix, you have made me the happiest person in the world

I just got Band Of Brothers AND Lord of The Rings 4 Disc WITH SHIPPING TO THE US for $79!

:faints:

Ravenous · 11-07-2002, 06:27 AM

How did this work out for you guys??? Details please!

black__omega, check your PM!

HeyBeerman · 11-08-2002, 02:50 AM

I also ordered BOB for CDN $85.xx after coupon plus s/h. I live in the U.S.

Observations:

1. I used my amazon.com login when ordering. I was still able to use the $10 off first time customer coupon. sweeet.

2. I have received my order confirmation. It was in both Eng & Fr. (Again, I am in the U.S. bi-lingual is not common in the midwest)

3. I have received my shipping confirmation yesterday. Because it's intl shipping, they said they could not provide a tracking number.

4. I have not checked my CC to see what the currency exhange rate was, nor what the conversion fee was.

5. Obviously (see #3) I have not received my package.

I will update when I see what shape it's in and when I check the damage to the CC

A big, big shoutout to tqpix. Thanks!

HeyBeerman

Ravenous · 11-08-2002, 05:00 AM

Cool dude! I look forward to seeing your next post. Especailly to see if the box is also written in bi-lingual and all that stuff.

LtPepper · 11-08-2002, 06:56 PM

Thank you tqpix!

Just pre-ordered three DVD's from amazon.ca at great prices!

BTW: The CANADASMAG5T coupon has expired, but I also did a google search on amazon.ca coupons and found CANADAREWARD coupon which worked for $10 off my order. Thanks black__omega.

Item #'s are the same as for amazon.com (US).

Release date on one item seems to be later than US, but I'll wait for these prices.

Ravenous · 11-09-2002, 05:36 AM

Thanks for the new coupon man!

I ordered BoB today and it came out to $57 American with fast shipping.

BUT to all who have ordered. NOWHERE on the site when I ordered did it show the American currency, it kept showing the Canadian dollar amount. Is this normal?? Not even the conformation email gave me the amount in american. Is it suppose to be like this?

tqpix · 11-09-2002, 07:16 AM

You people are welcome! Glad I could help.

boddah · 11-11-2002, 05:23 AM

I ordered BoB and the Brotherhood of the Wolf set with the coupon and free shipping back when this post was first created, and I'm expecting delivery around the 19th.

I hope the BoB tin isn't a crappy bi-lingual job, but I won't lose any sleep over it

11/12 edit: Wow, I received my order today, a week earlier than I had anticipated

The BoB set is identical to the American version, no bi-lingual stuff, and good god is it beautiful.

black__omega · 11-14-2002, 12:14 AM

Hooray! My Band of Brother arrived today. Not bad, little more than a week to travel from Ontario to Virginia, especially on like $4 shipping.

Anyway, here's what you guys are dying to know?....

Does anyone speak French? If so, tough. Cause my Band of Brothers seems to be identical to every US version I've seen. No French anywhere (spare the standard French 2.0 audio track).

Arrived in perfect condition, in standard Amazon cardboard wrapping.

And I do have to say this is the classiest DVD set I've ever seen. The packaging is remarkable.

Ravenous · 11-14-2002, 06:20 AM

Sweet ass! Im glad everything came out great for you guys! I should be getting mine in the next few days actually. I cant wait!

m · 11-22-2002, 06:55 PM

created a cd/dvd list of items that were cheaper. took a while, but folks have been saving so i guess it's worth it :)

10-05-2002, 09:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
tqpix Actor Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Planet Earth.	Amazon.ca fall sale Just letting Canadians (or perhaps Americans as well, if interested) know that Amazon.ca is having a fall sale. It's advertised on their site, and I also got an e-mail from them advertising the sale. __________________ 00 <> )-(

10-07-2002, 07:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dystopium Supporting Actor Join Date: Jun 2002	Some Excellent Deals to be had Seeing as how the exchange rate is approximately $1USD=.62CAN there are soem deals to be had for those living in america. I picked up The first three seasons of sex and the city, the royal tennanbaums and the upcoming lord of the rings directors cut for around $100.

10-07-2002, 10:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
black__omega Actor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Harrisonburg, VA	I had to look into this. Ended up preordering Band of Brothers ($90CAD) $56 USD Found a $10 coupon too So I walked away with Band of Brothers for just $53 USD Can't beat that with a stick. Thanks tqpix, you made my month. __________________ Black__Omega http://www.blackomega.org My DVD Collection

10-07-2002, 10:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
tqpix Actor Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Planet Earth.	You're welcome. Where did you find the coupon? __________________ 00 <> )-(

10-07-2002, 11:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
black__omega Actor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Harrisonburg, VA	just did a google search for 'amazon.ca coupons' found a bunch of different coupon/deal sites the coupon I used was a first-time customer coupon i was surprised amazon accepted it, I guess they consider amazon.ca different from amazon.com or amazon.co.uk eitherway, $10 off was pretty nice Update: the coupon code was CANADASMAG5T for anyone else that might be getting something __________________ Black__Omega http://www.blackomega.org My DVD Collection

10-08-2002, 04:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
tqpix Actor Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Planet Earth.	Thanks for the coupon ! I had to cancel my original order, and place my order again just so I could use the coupon! __________________ 00 <> )-(

10-20-2002, 02:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
Ravenous Actor Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: San Antonio. TX	Hmmm, this sounds like the kinda deal I was looking for. Anyone ever ordered from here before? Hows their shipping? Also, its not going to be subtitled on the case and in the movie in French or something is it? __________________ Eat Me! Damn, way too many DVDs

10-20-2002, 02:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
Qwkslvr24 Actor Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Goleta, CA 93117	These deals sound great! Can someone give some information to a newbie like myself? Are all these discs Region 1? Will they play in a standard player? Are they going to have the same sale in the US? Any help would be appreciated!

10-20-2002, 02:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
black__omega Actor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Harrisonburg, VA	hey guys, I've never ordered from Amazon.ca before but I've had good experiences with both Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk. It's a pretty standardized experience I hope. As for things having biligual cases and stuff, I'm not exactly sure. On the Band of Brothers set I ordered it had the same item number as the US set on Amazon.com so I assume it's the same. But you never know, I guess I'll find out in a few weeks. But most things are the same as the US versions as I understand, except for exceptions depending on the distributer. Prehaps a Canadian member might be able to enlight us more on this that I can? As far as playback, Region 1 is Region one so I'll play in your US player. I don't think Amazon.com is going to have a sale like this. The real bargain here other than the slight sale is the the exchange rate really works to your benefit thanks to the value of the Canadian Dollar. ie $0.63 CAD = $1.00 USD. Hope that helps some. __________________ Black__Omega http://www.blackomega.org My DVD Collection

10-22-2002, 06:18 AM	#10 (permalink)
Paul.n3w Actor Join Date: May 2002 Location: Upstate NY	tqpix, you have made me the happiest person in the world I just got Band Of Brothers AND Lord of The Rings 4 Disc WITH SHIPPING TO THE US for $79! :faints:

11-07-2002, 06:27 AM	#11 (permalink)
Ravenous Actor Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: San Antonio. TX	How did this work out for you guys??? Details please! black__omega, check your PM! __________________ Eat Me! Damn, way too many DVDs

11-08-2002, 02:50 AM	#12 (permalink)
HeyBeerman Actor Join Date: Oct 2001	I also ordered BOB for CDN $85.xx after coupon plus s/h. I live in the U.S. Observations: 1. I used my amazon.com login when ordering. I was still able to use the $10 off first time customer coupon. sweeet. 2. I have received my order confirmation. It was in both Eng & Fr. (Again, I am in the U.S. bi-lingual is not common in the midwest) 3. I have received my shipping confirmation yesterday. Because it's intl shipping, they said they could not provide a tracking number. 4. I have not checked my CC to see what the currency exhange rate was, nor what the conversion fee was. 5. Obviously (see #3) I have not received my package. I will update when I see what shape it's in and when I check the damage to the CC A big, big shoutout to tqpix. Thanks! HeyBeerman

11-08-2002, 05:00 AM	#13 (permalink)
Ravenous Actor Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: San Antonio. TX	Cool dude! I look forward to seeing your next post. Especailly to see if the box is also written in bi-lingual and all that stuff. __________________ Eat Me! Damn, way too many DVDs

11-08-2002, 06:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
LtPepper Actor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Thank you tqpix! Just pre-ordered three DVD's from amazon.ca at great prices! BTW: The CANADASMAG5T coupon has expired, but I also did a google search on amazon.ca coupons and found CANADAREWARD coupon which worked for $10 off my order. Thanks black__omega. Item #'s are the same as for amazon.com (US). Release date on one item seems to be later than US, but I'll wait for these prices. __________________ Sometimes I doubt your commitment to Sparkle Motion 28:06:42:12

11-09-2002, 05:36 AM	#15 (permalink)
Ravenous Actor Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: San Antonio. TX	Thanks for the new coupon man! I ordered BoB today and it came out to $57 American with fast shipping. BUT to all who have ordered. NOWHERE on the site when I ordered did it show the American currency, it kept showing the Canadian dollar amount. Is this normal?? Not even the conformation email gave me the amount in american. Is it suppose to be like this? __________________ Eat Me! Damn, way too many DVDs Last edited by Ravenous : 11-09-2002 at 07:15 PM.

11-09-2002, 07:16 AM	#16 (permalink)
tqpix Actor Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Planet Earth.	You people are welcome! Glad I could help. __________________ 00 <> )-(

11-11-2002, 05:23 AM	#17 (permalink)
boddah Actor Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle	I ordered BoB and the Brotherhood of the Wolf set with the coupon and free shipping back when this post was first created, and I'm expecting delivery around the 19th. I hope the BoB tin isn't a crappy bi-lingual job, but I won't lose any sleep over it 11/12 edit: Wow, I received my order today, a week earlier than I had anticipated The BoB set is identical to the American version, no bi-lingual stuff, and good god is it beautiful. Last edited by boddah : 11-12-2002 at 08:18 PM.

11-14-2002, 12:14 AM	#18 (permalink)
black__omega Actor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Harrisonburg, VA	Hooray! My Band of Brother arrived today. Not bad, little more than a week to travel from Ontario to Virginia, especially on like $4 shipping. Anyway, here's what you guys are dying to know?.... Does anyone speak French? If so, tough. Cause my Band of Brothers seems to be identical to every US version I've seen. No French anywhere (spare the standard French 2.0 audio track). Arrived in perfect condition, in standard Amazon cardboard wrapping. And I do have to say this is the classiest DVD set I've ever seen. The packaging is remarkable. __________________ Black__Omega http://www.blackomega.org My DVD Collection

11-14-2002, 06:20 AM	#19 (permalink)
Ravenous Actor Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: San Antonio. TX	Sweet ass! Im glad everything came out great for you guys! I should be getting mine in the next few days actually. I cant wait! __________________ Eat Me! Damn, way too many DVDs

11-22-2002, 06:55 PM	#20 (permalink)
m Supporting Actor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: seattle.	you guys might find this helpful :) created a cd/dvd list of items that were cheaper. took a while, but folks have been saving so i guess it's worth it :)

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