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lorenzo
05-02-2002, 17:13
I have decided to get into Criterion at last and aim to start by getting a few Hitchcock's. The cheapeast I can find at the moment is DVD Planet but am concerned about placing an order for 3-4 discs and getting done at Mount Unpleasant :D

Any experience on 'mulitple' orders??
Bapapapa
05-02-2002, 17:20
Multiple orders? LOL!!

You'll get done on a single Criterion from DVDPlanet, I did.

:nuts:
lorenzo
05-02-2002, 17:29
I thought as much! I recall you posting something along those lines before and was hoping you would post but am well impressed with your speed :D Go baby go :nuts:

Where do I go then?
Bapapapa
05-02-2002, 17:50
********* flog Criterions.
Mundos
05-02-2002, 23:22
DVD Box Office (http://www.dvdboxoffice.com) are well worth a look but their delivery times are a bit of a lottery as they don't have realtime stock levels on their site. On a more positive note though nothing I've ordered from them has ever been touched by customs as I believe they re-ship from within the UK.
Foxy Slamdangle
05-02-2002, 23:25
Originally posted by lorenzo
I have decided to get into Criterion at last and aim to start by getting a few Hitchcock's. The cheapeast I can find at the moment is DVD Planet but am concerned about placing an order for 3-4 discs and getting done at Mount Unpleasant :D

Any experience on 'mulitple' orders??

Have you ordered before from DVDPlanet? It's a pain in the arse if you haven't...you've got to send proof of CC ownership etc.

Try DeepDiscountDVD, ThunderDVD, A&B Sound et. al. if you want to risk it direct from US/Canada

********* if you don't.
samuelowens
06-02-2002, 03:19
The stuff you have to send doesn't necessarily have to be CC info - it merely has to be something official looking showing your current address.

It's well worth the effort. I have found DVDPlanet's Customer Service good and their shipping quick (although their shipping policy could be much better).

I've ordered 10 Criterions through the sale and they've all arrived in perfect nick (I may order two more). Mind you, Australia's more relaxed attitude to customs duty means this is something I don't have to worry about.
lorenzo
06-02-2002, 09:20
Yeah I'm registered with DVD Planet so that's sorted.

samuelowens - how have you been ordering your criterions - as singles or multiples?
f_drew
06-02-2002, 11:29
Originally posted by samuelowens
The stuff you have to send doesn't necessarily have to be CC info - it merely has to be something official looking showing your current address.
And bear in mind that you 'could' be compromising your CC's fraud liability if you fax a CC statement.
Lex Luthor
06-02-2002, 12:15
Originally posted by Mundos
DVD Box Office (http://www.dvdboxoffice.com) are well worth a look but their delivery times are a bit of a lottery as they don't have realtime stock levels on their site. On a more positive note though nothing I've ordered from them has ever been touched by customs as I believe they re-ship from within the UK. AFAIK DVDBO do not re-ship from within the UK. All the titles I have received from them (20+) have been sent direct from Canada.
Tob
06-02-2002, 19:12
I would go with DV-depot.com, DHL is perfect for multiple titles - its also quick (3 days) and customs free.
samuelowens
06-02-2002, 21:55
Lorenzo, I've placed 2 orders of 5 titles each. One was out of stock and they charged full whack on shipping for it (which is why DVDPlanet needs to improve its shipping policy). :mad:

Bear in mind that Australia's customs limit is 10 times that of Britain (customs doesn't start taking an interest until $A500), so I can't comment on whether you'll get pulled up for it.
lorenzo
07-02-2002, 11:32
Cheers everyone - Depot look the best bet. I'll let you know the decision and outcome ;)
Nathan-Wind
07-02-2002, 22:09
Good for you DV-Depot are very very good and custom proof their packages. You'll have no problems.