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FLCL
01-11-2005, 15:09
Are these DVDs ok? Does anyone know if the transfer from Pal to NTSC is Ok?

The UK disks are now aout of print and going for too much for me to bother with but nostaga has got the better of me once again and I've got a hankering for elimental time detectives.
bengray
03-11-2005, 18:25
Here's a review (http://www.anorakzone.com/sapphireandsteel/tv/usdvd.html) of the US release which might help you make up your mind.
FLCL
04-11-2005, 09:36
Sounds good, or better than the UK disks at least.
John Hodson
04-11-2005, 09:44
Currently in the British film and TV sale at Amazon US (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump.php?url=http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/browse/-/12917411/ref=d_hp_sn_blw/103-8389126-8167043/redirect-home/thedvdforums-20);

Sapphire and Steel - The Complete Series (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00061QJIA/104-1699635-3168743?v=glance&n=130&n=0&v=glance/exec/obidos/redirect-home/thedvdforums-20) - $29.97 (70% off)
DeadWalk
04-11-2005, 10:21
Thanks for that link John - just ordered.
FLCL
04-11-2005, 10:33
Can you register and order from Amazon US?
keele2003
04-11-2005, 11:22
How can we order this if you only have a Debit Card in this country?

I'm a little adverse to getting a credit card, and so apparently have no way to order this, which is a pain.

Can anyone help?
FLCL
04-11-2005, 11:41
OOh just ordered it. I didn't know you could just log on to .com and buy with your UK account. Rats, I missed out on an OOP title that was not on the UK site. It's now £60 and not really worth it.

Shame you can't do that with all the amazons around the world.
John Hodson
04-11-2005, 11:48
Shame you can't do that with all the amazons around the world.

Yes you can :)
keele2003
04-11-2005, 11:56
Isn't this over the customs limit?
FLCL
04-11-2005, 11:57
Yes you can :)

I can't do it with amazon japan.
John Hodson
04-11-2005, 12:03
I can't do it with amazon japan.


Ah, there you have me; US, Britain, Canada, France, Germany...but not Japan.

And no, it's not over the Custom limit.
FLCL
04-11-2005, 12:12
G'damn it. I could have ordered a CD I wanted from germany! Instead I bought it for inflated price.
Crawf
04-11-2005, 12:21
And no, it's not over the Custom limit.

I think it is when you add shipping (which I think is included in the calculation).
John Hodson
04-11-2005, 12:27
I think it is when you add shipping (which I think is included in the calculation).

As I understand it, shipping is only taken into the calculation when the item itself is over the limit, and as it comes to around £17 before shipping, you should be as safe as a very, very safe thing.
keele2003
04-11-2005, 12:33
Still can't order it with my debit card though... hmph..
John Hodson
04-11-2005, 12:37
Still can't order it with my debit card though... hmph..


You sure? Go here (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/browse/-/518224/thedvdforums-20). It does say:

Can I use a debit card or check card?

If you're paying with a Visa Check Card, please select Visa from the drop-down menu on the order form. Similarly, if you're paying with a EuroCard or MasterMoney Card, select MasterCard.
StuBruise
06-11-2005, 17:15
As I understand it, shipping is only taken into the calculation when the item itself is over the limit, and as it comes to around £17 before shipping, you should be as safe as a very, very safe thing.

I'm sure I read that Amazon.com only list the total cost on the customs declaration rather than separating it into item cost and shipping, so you will have to pay if shipping pushes it over £18. You'd be able to claim back the VAT from HMCE but I'm not sure whether you could claim back Royal Mail's handling fee.

This could be utter rubbish though so you may want to check the suppliers' forum first.

~~stu
keele2003
06-11-2005, 20:04
You sure? Go here (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/browse/-/518224/thedvdforums-20). It does say:

Can I use a debit card or check card?

If you're paying with a Visa Check Card, please select Visa from the drop-down menu on the order form. Similarly, if you're paying with a EuroCard or MasterMoney Card, select MasterCard.

But what's a EuroCard and MasterMoney Card?
Chris
06-11-2005, 21:41
I'm sure I read that Amazon.com only list the total cost on the customs declaration rather than separating it into item cost and shipping, so you will have to pay if shipping pushes it over £18. You'd be able to claim back the VAT from HMCE but I'm not sure whether you could claim back Royal Mail's handling fee.

This could be utter rubbish though so you may want to check the suppliers' forum first.

~~stu

Amazon.com list value of goods and shipping costs separately on their customs declarations.
StuBruise
06-11-2005, 23:53
Amazon.com list value of goods and shipping costs separately on their customs declarations.

There we go then, utter rubbish. Thanks for clearing that up :)

~~stu
Otto
07-11-2005, 10:47
Is this is a good show? Is £18 good value for it?
70% off sounds quite a good bargain to me! :eek:
FLCL
07-11-2005, 10:54
One of the weirdest ITV ever made thats for sure - elimental time detectives. I find ep one almost impossible to watch but it is kind of bonkers enough stare at and wonder how ITV ever aggreed to make it (and then make more). I loved it as a kid and it is still 'way out' enough to make entertaining viewing.

Superb and very dark ending to the series.