Weekly RoundUp 9/28/04

[Freezer]

This used to be a helluva good country. I can't understand what's gone wrong with it.
–Jack Nicholson as George Hanson (Easy Rider – 1969)



The Weekly RoundUp

_____________TITLE___________ _ _Amazon _ BestBuy _ CrcCity _ Target_ _ Costco_
227: Season 1_______________ _ $24.56 __ $24.99 __ $24.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
**The Alamo_________________ _ $20.99 __ $17.99 __ $17.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __
Best of the Best____________ _ $17.35 __ $14.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
The Big One_________________ _ $13.99 __ $15.99 __ $17.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Big Town (1987)_____________ _ $_N/A_ __ $24.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Children of/Corn Divimax SE_ _ $16.37 __ $14.99 __ $12.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Christine SE________________ _ $17.35 __ $14.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
**Club Dread NR_____________ _ $16.38 __ $14.99 __ $12.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Crank Yankers: Season 1_____ _ $18.89 __ $19.99 __ $19.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Creepshow 2: Divimax SE_____ _ $16.38 __ $14.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Degrassi: Next Gen. Ult. Box _ $34.99 __ $44.99 __ $39.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Easy Rider (35th Anniv.) SE_ _ $20.96 __ $19.99 __ $21.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Ellen: Season 1_____________ _ $27.96 __ $32.99 __ $24.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $24.99 __
Elvira’s Box of Horrors_____ _ $26.06 __ $23.99 __ $24.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Envy________________________ _ $20.99 __ $19.99 __ $19.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
**Eternal Sunshine/Spotless_ _ $20.99 __ $19.99 __ $19.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Footloose SE________________ _ $10.49 __ $_9.99 __ $12.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Ghost in the Shell: Vol. 2__ _ $17.49 __ $17.99 __ $17.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Ghost in the Shell:Vol. 2 LE _ $34.99 __ $36.99 __ $39.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Heartlands__________________ _ $20.99 __ $24.99 __ $24.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Homicide - LITS: Season 5___ _ $69.96 __ $64.99 __ $99.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
The Hunting for the President_ $13.99 __ $14.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
In Living Color: Season 2___ _ $34.99 __ $35.99 __ $35.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
I Wanna Hold Your Hand______ _ $13.99 __ $14.99 __ $17.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Joey Bishop Show: Season 2__ _ $20.99 __ $29.99 __ $29.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Land of the Lost: Season 2__ _ $34.76 __ $27.99 __ $34.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Little Women (1994)/LE w/ bk _ $21.71 __ $22.99 __ $19.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
My Best Friend Wife_________ _ $19.59 __ $24.99 __ $19.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
My Name is Modesty__________ _ $20.99 __ $24.99 __ $24.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
My New Gun__________________ _ $21.72 __ $22.99 __ $24.97 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Sense/Sensibility('95)/LE/bk _ $21.71 __ $22.99 __ $19.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Sherlock: Undercover Dog____ _ $17.35 __ $14.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Silk Stalkings: Season 1____ _ $41.99 __ $39.99 __ $39.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Sniper 3____________________ _ $21.72 __ $19.99 __ $24.97 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Sniper (three pack)_________ _ $34.76 __ $34.99 __ $34.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Star Trek Voyager: Season 4_ _ $90.30 __ $99.99 __$129.98 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Static Shock: The New Kid___ _ $17.37 __ $14.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Strangers With Candy: S3____ _ $18.89 __ $32.99 __ $19.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
**Super Size Me_____________ _ $18.89 __ $19.99 __ $19.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Teen Titans: Divide & Conquer_ $17.37 __ $14.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Tess (1979)/SE______________ _ $17.47 __ $22.99 __ $24.97 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Tess (1979)/LE with book____ _ $21.71 __ $22.99 __ $19.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Thriller: A Cruel Picture___ _ $24.56 __ $24.99 __ $24.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Track Down__________________ _ $20.99 __ $24.99 __ $24.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Walking Tall________________ _ $19.59 __ $15.99 __ $15.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __
Why Does Herr R. Run Amok?__ _ $17.47 __ $19.99 __ $19.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __



Standard disclaimer: All prices are taken from the websites of each chain, or from their printed advertisements, the Sunday of the week of release (so as to catch any week-of-release sale prices). All prices are subject to change by each chain. Prices and inventory in-store may or may not match the website price. If a price is marked "$_N/A_" in the grid, it means that this title is not shown as available on that chain's website or perhaps in their ads...but it COULD still be in-stores!

$_"LP" means the advertisement says "Low Price", and $_"HP" means the advertisement says "Hot Price". Use of either of these in the Roundup grid indicates that I could not locate a definite price for the item, and the ad is all I have to go on. Retailers use these phrases in advertisements so that they do not violate MAP (Minimum Advertised Price) agreements with the studios. Doing so can cost them thousands or even millions of dollars in co-op advertising funds.

I only include the titles I feel like including (or the ones Unicorn tells me he's looking for ;o)). In fact, the titles are pretty much the ones I'm personally interested in, with few exceptions. I don't get paid for this, and I don't have time to devote to doing every DVD. So, please don't complain. If there is a title not included in the Roundup that you want to see, just look it up yourself, and be nice enough to post and share the results with everyone...like we do!

Note that Circuit City does not guarantee their sale prices in Hawaii. Also note that I cannot include Wal-Mart/Sam’s Club prices in the standard Roundup: they set prices at individual stores based on nearby competition, so there is not a way I can say here what price you'll find at YOUR local Wal-Mart/Sam’s Club location. When it comes to Wal-Mart/Sam’s Club prices mentioned at all, just remember that "Your Mileage May Vary".


**BE CAREFUL! The Alamo AND Club Dread NR AND Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind are all available in both OAR and MAR versions...get the correct one. Super Size Me is available in two different versions...a PG-13 “theatrical” release and a censored PG “family” release -- get the one that’s right for you.

--Amazon is still featuring free shipping on orders over $25. Restrictions apply.

--The two-disc SE of Easy Rider is being widely advertised as coming with a CD soundtrack and a book from the British Film Institute of an in-depth look at the film.

--Best Buy is offering a deal in which you can save $10 if you buy both Season 1 ($35.99) AND Season 2 ($29.99) of In Living Color. $36 + $30 = $66. $66 - $10 = $56. $56/2 = $28 apiece.

--If there’s anyone who did NOT get their copy of the Star Wars Trilogy last week…Circuit City is advertising an in-store price of $49.99. bestbuy.com is still showing $42.99. BJs Wholesale Club is steady at $43.49. I’m sure there are a number of stores who will remain in that range.

--There are at least 16 total prices that are different this week (lower) in the Best Buy and Circuit City flyers than prices posted at bestbuy.com or circuitcity.com. The on-line sites continue to be less and less reliable for what the in-store price will be. This week's grid price for Star Trek Voyager: Season 4 at Circuit City, for example, is from their website. I would suspect their in-store price will actually be lower. But, it was not listed in their Sunday flyer.

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The latest markdowns according to DavisDVD:

EFFECTIVE: September 28, 2004 (Studio/Titles/New SRP)

Universal/Dreamworks

Brewster's Millions, Casual Sex?, The Hard Way, The Lonely Guy, McHale's Navy (1997), The River ... $9.99

[Vonner]

Thanks for the prices, though I'm rather disappointed in the price on Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind. Looks like it's off to Buy.com and their $17.99 price for me.

[mlemmond]

Thanks, looks like I'll be heading to Best Buy to pickup Season 1 of Silk Stockings.

[MrMike]

Best Buy and Target for me.

[MooglePorn]

I'll wait for Eternal Sunshine... to get cheaper, and just pick up Silk Stalkings and Crank Yankers... of course, I'm broke, so WHEN I'll pick them up I dunno

[Reaver]

What's wrong with paying $19.99 for Eternal Sunshine? Are there no extras, or is the audio/video shit? Otherwise, I see nothing wrong with that price. Sure, $14.99 would have been nicer, but $5 isn't worth holding off on buying it.

[Hardcore Legend]

Eternal Sunshine for me. Ohhh, I can't wait.

Why do I fall in love with every girl that smiles at me?

[MooglePorn]

Originally Posted by Reaver

What's wrong with paying $19.99 for Eternal Sunshine? Are there no extras, or is the audio/video shit? Otherwise, I see nothing wrong with that price. Sure, $14.99 would have been nicer, but $5 isn't worth holding off on buying it.

Because I know, like 21 Grams and Lost in Translation, it will be $10 in no time... I liked LiT enough to get it anyway, but the other two aren't that much of a priority... I probably wouldn't get around to watching it for months anyway.

[SephirothClone]

Sunshine and Easy Rider for moi. Unless I get lazy and choose not to go to the bank this week.

[Freezer]

Also....I missed this one because of a change in release date. But, I guess this is the Tuesday when Star Trek: Generations SE is finally released.

Star Trek: Generations SE

Amazon.com $13.99
bestbuy.com N/A
circuitcity.com $17.99

[Reaver]

Originally Posted by Freezer

Also....I missed this one because of a change in release date. But, I guess this is the Tuesday when Star Trek: Generations SE is finally released.

Star Trek: Generations SE

Amazon.com $13.99
bestbuy.com N/A
circuitcity.com $17.99

Best Buy had this when I was in last week. I think it was $15.99 or so.

Originally Posted by Freezer

Also....I missed this one because of a change in release date. But, I guess this is the Tuesday when Star Trek: Generations SE is finally released.

Star Trek: Generations SE

Amazon.com $13.99
bestbuy.com N/A
circuitcity.com $17.99

I know their prices vary from place to place but my local Wal-Mart had this for $12.99

[mtcarmel00]

Originally Posted by paustin

I know their prices vary from place to place but my local Wal-Mart had this for $12.99

Thanks for the heads up. I'll check my local Wal-Mart tomorrow to see if they have the same low price.