Weekly Roundup 11/18 (1 Viewer)

[David Lambert]

We'll be right back...with a vengeance! (quote from Space Ghost: Coast To Coast)

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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 definate 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. 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. I have a lovely wife and a five-year-old son I'd rather spend time with. 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 I do!

Note that Circuit City does not guarantee their sale prices in Hawaii. Also note that I cannot include Wal-Mart prices in the standard Roundup: Wal-Mart sets 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 location. When it comes to Wal-Mart prices mentioned at all, just remember that "Your Milage May Vary".


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__________TITLE____________Amazon_BestBuy_CrcCity_Target__Costco__SamsClb
Aqua Teen Hunger Force V1_$25.48__$24.99__$24.99__$_N/A___$_N/A___$_N/A_
Beastmaster - S3__________$33.98__$54.99__$_N/A___$_N/A___$_N/A___$_N/A_
The Best of Dr. Seuss_____$16.98__$14.99__$15.99__$_N/A___$_N/A___$_N/A_
Frank & Ollie - Spec. Ed._$25.49__$24.99__$22.99__$_N/A___$_N/A___$_N/A_
Highlander - S3___________$62.99__$59.99__$99.99__$_N/A___$_N/A___$_N/A_
In Search of Dr. Seuess___$16.98__$14.99__$15.99__$_N/A___$_N/A___$_N/A_
James Bond 007: Coll #2___$87.47__$84.99__$74.99__$69.99__$74.99__$_N/A_
James Bond 007: Coll #3___$87.47__$84.99__$74.99__$69.99__$74.99__$_N/A_
Journey: Grt Hits '78-'97_$12.73__$_N/A___$12.99__$_N/A___$_N/A___$_N/A_
King David________________$13.99__$ 9.99__$17.99__$_N/A___$_N/A___$_N/A_
The King of Queens - S1___$27.97__$33.99__$34.99__$29.99__$_N/A___$_N/A_
The Last Tycoon___________$16.99__$14.99__$17.99__$_N/A___$_N/A___$_N/A_
LotR: Two Towers - Ext Ed_$25.99__$24.99__$24.99__$24.99__$24.79__$25.42
LotR: Two Towers -Giftset_$55.94__$59.99__$59.99__$69.99__$49.99__$_N/A_
Marooned__________________$17.47__$19.99__$19.99__$_N/A___$_N/A___$_N/A_
The Monkees - S2__________$55.96__$59.99__$59.99__$_N/A___$_N/A___$_N/A_
My Big Fat Greek Life -S1_$17.47__$19.99__$19.99__$15.99__$_N/A___$_N/A_
MST3K Collection #4_______$41.96__$44.99__$49.99__$_N/A___$_N/A___$_N/A_
Oliver's Story____________$13.99__$ 9.99__$17.99__$_N/A___$_N/A___$_N/A_
Once Upon A Time/The West_$13.99__$14.99__$17.99__$_N/A___$_N/A___$_N/A_
Pretty Baby_______________$14.99__$14.99__$_N/A___$_N/A___$_N/A___$_N/A_
Rescue Heroes: The Movie__$13.99__$14.99__$17.99__$14.99__$11.99__$12.22
The Santa Clause 2 (WS)___$20.99__$17.99__$15.99__$17.99__$17.99__$19.76
Sinbad: Lgd/7 Seas (WS)___$18.89__$19.99__$19.99__$19.99__$_N/A___$18.88
Space Ghost: Coast/Cst V1_$25.48__$24.99__$24.99__$_N/A___$_N/A___$_N/A_
TMNT Vol.'s 1-4 Gift Box__$59.46__$69.99__$69.99__$_N/A___$_N/A___$_N/A_
Tomb Rdr 2:Crad/Life (WS)_$20.99__$17.99__$15.99__$15.99__$17.59__$18.24
Tomb Raider/TR2:CoL 2-Pk._$31.49__$27.99__$22.99__$_N/A___$_N/A___$24.52
The West Wing - S1________$38.99__$49.99__$39.99__$49.99__$_N/A___$_N/A_
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* BE CAREFUL! The Santa Clause 2: The Mrs. Clause, Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas, & Tomb Raider 2: The Cradle of Life are all available in both Widescreen and Fullscreen versions...get the correct one.

* No matter where you buy it, if you already own the 2-Disc version of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers and now you go buy The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers - Extended Edition, you get a mail-in rebate. $5 Rebate if you buy the 4-Disc Extended Edition, and $10 Rebate if you buy the 5-Disc Extended Edition Gift Set w/statue.

* Best Buy: Free $5 Gift Card instantly, with purchase of Santa Clause 2 and The Santa Clause. Must be purchased on same receipt.

* Best Buy: Save $5 instantly, when you purchase Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas and The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers - Extended Edition (either the 4-Disc version or the 5-Disc Gift Set w/statue). Must be purchased on the same receipt.

* Best Buy: Tomb Raider 2: The Cradle of Life comes with a Bonus DVD that features behind-the-scenes peeks including "The Secrets of Lara Croft". While supplies last; no rainchecks.

* Best Buy: On the 3 James Bond 007 Collection sets: Buy 2, save $30 (plus get 15,000 Reward Zone points); Buy 3, save $50 (plus get 25,000 Reward Zone points).

* Target: Free M&M’s travel cup when you purchase Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas on DVD or VHS. Instant redeemable coupon located on movie. Quantities limited on free offer.


The latest markdowns according to VideoTropics web site (DVD Title/Old SRP/New SRP):
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None!

 

[Rob FM]

Ahh, here it is!

Thanks,
~Rob

 

[Arnie G]

Thanks David!!!

 

[Christian Behrens]

As usual, thanks a lot Dave!

-Christian

 

[Dane Marvin]

Yecch! Crappy pricing on The West Wing from the two chains it's easiest for me to buy from -- Target and Best Buy. No Circuit City around here. I may just have to order this from Amazon despite my inability to wait an extra second for anything to come out. I may have to check out Wal-Mart to see what they've got it for. Also, if I apply the Coming Attractions coupon at BB, it'll knock $5 off.

I'll pick up Space Ghost and The Two Towers and maybe that will tide me over until TWW arrives.

 

[Bill J]

Thanks again, Dave.

I am only interested in buying the 2003 World Series DVD this week. Anyone know if Best Buy or Circuit City will have it on Tuesday?

 

[Xenia Stathakopoulou]

Thanks David !! Lots of good stuff this week and next, but like i said in last weeks roundup , im holding off on buying dvds till the big shopping day of november 28.

 

[Darren Haycock]

Ah yes, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers: Special Extended Edition Box Set...slobber....

 

[Nick Senger]

Thanks David! TTT:EE and Once Upon a Time in the West for me this week. Now, if I could only make up my mind as to whether I want that Gollum statue or not...

 

[Rodon]

Lord of the Rings 4-Disc and 007 2 and 3 will be mine. Thanks Dave!! Now my Christmas present buying friends love your work as much as I do.

I owe you (and your wife) a case at least so far this year. You two are very giving - Tell your parents they raised you right!! If you get stranded in central IL over Thanksgiving, you have a spot at our table.

 

[David Lambert]

Tony, don't wait for Black Friday if you want anything that releases this Tuesday. I don't think it's worth the wait (except perhaps for kiddie titles, maybe).

Well, here's what MY LOCAL WAL-MART (remember, YMMV) will be selling stuff for on Tuesday:
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__________TITLE___________Wal-Mart
The Best of Dr. Seuss_____$14.24
Highlander - S3___________$56.98
In Search of Dr. Seuess___$14.92
James Bond 007: Coll #2___$66.48
James Bond 007: Coll #3___$66.48
The King of Queens - S1___$28.48
LotR: Two Towers - Ext Ed_$23.74
LotR: Two Towers -Giftset_$56.98
My Big Fat Greek Life -S1_$15.18
Pretty Baby_______________$14.24
Rescue Heroes: The Movie__$13.28
The Santa Clause 2 (WS)___$15.18
Sinbad: Lgd/7 Seas (WS)___$18.98
Tomb Rdr 2:Crad/Life (WS)_$15.18
Tomb Raider/TR2:CoL 2-Pk._$21.84
The West Wing - S1________$37.98
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[Dane Marvin]

The West Wing - S1_______ _ $37.98

Wow. Undercutting even Amazon's price is pretty impressive. But since I don't have a Circuit City in my area, I suppose my Wal-Mart will only have to compete with Target and BB's price of $49.99

 

[Xenia Stathakopoulou]

David, youre right that its not worth waiting till then cause tuesdays items probably wont be cheaper, but its so much fun on that day to get stuff.

 

[David Lambert]

Rodon, I just saw your note (you must have been posting it while I was composing mine!).

THANK YOU VERY MUCH! A *very* nice way to say it. And thanks for including my missus in there. She does, after all, put up with me spending hours working on this once a week! Thanks again!


EVERYONE: By the way, I've already enjoyed Disc 1 of Space Ghost: Coast To Coast. VERY funny stuff; highly recommended. We'll get to Disc 2 later, but I have to mention that I haven't laughed out loud so much in quite a while.

 

[Kenneth Cummings]

This week will be a nice bust out of my wallet. Got $350 and after buying gifts for the brother, sister, and mom, I will get to buy some new dvds. After getting Mario Kart and Mario and Luigi, I will probably get Spaceghost, Aqua Team Hunger Force, Lord of the Rings, and some older box sets I been meaning to get.

 

[Dane Marvin]

EVERYONE: By the way, I've already enjoyed Disc 1 of Space Ghost: Coast To Coast. VERY funny stuff; highly recommended. We'll get to Disc 2 later, but I have to mention that I haven't laughed out loud so much in quite a while.

I've always wondered why this show didn't get more publicity. As is, it's one of the funniest shows on television and certainly one of TV's best-kept secrets. How are the commentaries, Dave?

 

[David Lambert]

Dane, I can't imagine when I'll find time to listen to a commentary track on this. I have basically stopped listening to them due to so many unwatched DVDs I don't have time.

 

[Patrick Sun]

Circuit City DVD sale listings:

Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band: Live in Barcelona DVD: $12.99
Bruce Springsteen The Essential 3-CD set and Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band: Live in Barcelona DVD: 2 for $25

Legally Blonde 2: $19.99
Hulk: $19.99
National Lampoon's Christmas Story SE and a Christmas Story: 2 for 19.99
Spongebob Squarepants Christmas: $12.99
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas Collector's Edition (Jim Carrey): $12.99
Michael Jackson: Number Ones DVD: $11.99
Jennifer Lopez: The Reel Me DVD: $11.99
George Harrison: Concert For George DVD: $19.99

2 DVDs for $15:
Christmas with the Simpsons
Fear
The Last Starfighter Collector's Edition
Rambo First Blood SE:
The Best Man
The Blues Brothers Collector's Edition
12 Monkeys Collector's Edition
Far and Away
Sleeping with the Enemy
Swingers
Simpson Treehouse of Horror
Sand Lot
PCU
Ghoulies/Ghoulies II Double Feature

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Best Buy DVD Sale Listing:

More BB DVD listings
Christmas with the Simpsons: $11.99
Sesame Street 3 Holiday DVDs: $28.99
Buy How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Jim Carrey - $16.99) and Cat in the Hat ($9.99) and get a bonus movie ticket for Cat in the Hat
Best of Dr. Seuss: $14.99
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (not Jim Carrey version): $16.99
White Christmas: $15.99
It's a Wonderful Life: $15.99
Miracle on 34th Street: $15.99
Miracle on 34th Street and It's a Wonderful Life: $25.99
Spongebob Christmas: $15.99
National Lampoon Christmas Vacation: $15.99
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: $15.99
Frosty the Snowman: $15.99
Rudolph, Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town, Little Drummer Boy, Frosty the Snowman and Frosty Returns: $44.99
South Park Winter Wonderland: $15.99
The Nightmare Before Christmas: $15.99
Muppet Christmas Movie: $15.99
Charlie Brown Christmas: $15.99
Peanuts Holiday 3-pack (Christmas, Thanksgiving, Great Pumpkin): $42.99
Christmas Story SE: $19.99
Mickey's Magical Christmas: $19.99
Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year: $19.99
Winnie the Pooh Seasons of Giving: $16.99
Lord of the Rings Fellowship of the Ring EE: $29.99
Tony Hawk's Trick Tips: $17.99
Once Upon a Time in the West: $14.99
Winged Migration: $19.99
Ultimate Gretzky: $22.99
Lion King: $19.99
Rolling Stones Four Flicks: $29.99
Red Hot Chili Peppers: Live at Slane Castle: $14.99
U2: Go Home: Live From Slane Castle: $14.99
CKY: Infiltrate, Destroy, Rebuild: $14.99
Bruce Springsteen: Live in Barcelona: $14.99
Led Zeppelin: Led Zeppelin: $19.99
John Lennon: Legend: $19.99
George Harris: Concert for George: $19.99

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Target DVD Sale Listing:

A Christmas Story SE (with Ralphie bobblehead doll while supplies last): $17.99

 

[Adrian_S]

Holy smokes! i'm going to broke this month again.... with all the bonds, the LOTREE and TR2....

Thanks as always!

 

[rob kilbride]

I too hope to find the Marlins World Series DVD but I couldn't find it on any of the B&M's websites. It is listed at Amazon.com. Hopefully I'll be able to find it somewhere. I am in Fort Lauderdale after all! God what an expensive week this is gonna be. I hope to buy James Bond Giftsets 2&3, Winged Migration, Sinbad, LOTR:EE, and World Series 2003 on DVD, plus Beatles, Blink 182, and Whitney Houston on CD. If anyone can tell me of any local Walmart's that are beating any of the Roundup prices please let me know!