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I've never ordered from overseas..

post #1 of 14
2/21/08 at 1:04pm
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I know HD DVD's are region free. Where are the best places to order HD DVD's from overseas? I'm thinking about keeping my eyes peeled for some sales, and I know there were titles from studios like Fox, Sony, etc. that were released on HD DVD overseas. Of course, I want to make sure the menus/etc and language are all in English, and I don't really even know how to check that. Does anybody have any input?
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post #2 of 14
2/21/08 at 1:54pm

Re: I've never ordered from overseas..

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Originally Posted by JeremyR
I know HD DVD's are region free. Where are the best places to order HD DVD's from overseas? I'm thinking about keeping my eyes peeled for some sales, and I know there were titles from studios like Fox, Sony, etc. that were released on HD DVD overseas. Of course, I want to make sure the menus/etc and language are all in English, and I don't really even know how to check that. Does anybody have any input?

Check out this company here in the U.S. He imports a lot of the overseas stuff.
Xploited Cinema
I have ordered SD DVDs from Amazon uk. They were fast and I had no problems.
The guy from above will list stuff like languages and subtitles in this descriptions.
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post #3 of 14
2/21/08 at 6:52pm

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I ordered Terminator 2 HD-DVD this afternoon from Amazon UK. Roughly $20 after shipping. I said I wouldn't but did anyway. No self-restraint, I tell ya.
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post #4 of 14
2/21/08 at 10:04pm

Re: I've never ordered from overseas..

You probably can't go wrong with any of the Amazons.

However, let me pass along one tip. Some credit cards charge a currency exchange fee over and above the exchange rate. For instance, I think CHASE's fee is 3% right now. I learned that the hard way when I ordered the Six Million Dollar Man and Bionic Woman sets from Australia (www.ezydvd.com.au).

For foreign orders I now use a Capital One card because it doesn't have an extra fee.

I'm sure there are other cards out there that also don't have a fee. Although sometimes it's hard to figure out just by looking around at the card websites.
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post #5 of 14
2/22/08 at 12:08am

Re: I've never ordered from overseas..

Currently, there's a nice promo on Amazon.de Many Columbia HD DVDs are selling for 9,97EURO. I've recently purchased Chronicles of Riddick, Children of Men, Casino, Red Dragon, King Kong, Apollo 13, and a couple more.
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post #6 of 14
2/22/08 at 4:32am

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Originally Posted by alexAN
Currently, there's a nice promo on Amazon.de Many Columbia HD DVDs are selling for 9,97EURO. I've recently purchased Chronicles of Riddick, Children of Men, Casino, Red Dragon, King Kong, Apollo 13, and a couple more.

Just make sure to check out the reviews and specs (if available). E.g. all Euro/Australia HD DVDs of "King Kong (2005)" are missing "U-Control - Picture-In-Picture" commenrary and e.g. "Mr. Bean's Holiday"-releases are missing Dolby TrueHD-track. Stuff like that. Since Europe/Australia often has to add like zillion dubs and subs, some extras/HD-audio might´ve been removed..

And same goes to Blu-ray!
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post #7 of 14
2/22/08 at 9:29am
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Re: I've never ordered from overseas..

Thanks for the input. I'll keep my eye on those.
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post #8 of 14
2/22/08 at 9:45am

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I have my eye on Capricorn One on Blu-ray from Amazon.uk. Its a region 0 title. I use a VISA debit card for all my online purchases. I never use a credit card for that stuff. If i cant afford it now, i dont need it. But i have never used my debit card for overseas purchases.
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post #9 of 14
2/22/08 at 11:05am

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I'm very tempted by the French release of 3 Days of the Condor on HD DVD!

Doug
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post #10 of 14
2/22/08 at 11:10am

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Originally Posted by RickER
I have my eye on Capricorn One on Blu-ray from Amazon.uk. Its a region 0 title. I use a VISA debit card for all my online purchases. I never use a credit card for that stuff. If i cant afford it now, i dont need it. But i have never used my debit card for overseas purchases.

I'm with you here. If I don't have the cash in my bank account, I don't buy it.

Doug
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post #11 of 14
2/22/08 at 12:05pm

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Originally Posted by Douglas Monce
I'm with you here. If I don't have the cash in my bank account, I don't buy it.

Doug

A very sensible approach (I wish my sister would learn it ). However, I would imagine it's possible that debit cards may also have that extra fee I spoke about. It can pay to do the homework.

BTW, I use my credit cards instead of cash. I assure you that I have the money in the bank to pay it off every month. Credit cards are just a tool (as are debit cards). It's all in how they are used.
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post #12 of 14
2/22/08 at 12:45pm

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Originally Posted by Douglas Monce
I'm very tempted by the French release of 3 Days of the Condor on HD DVD!

Doug

French subs are "forced" on that one.
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post #13 of 14
2/22/08 at 1:22pm

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Originally Posted by Jari K
French subs are "forced" on that one.


DAMN!
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post #14 of 14
2/22/08 at 2:12pm

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Originally Posted by Douglas Monce
DAMN!

You never know with those crazy French..

"Serpico" has also forced subs at least, and there are also some others (which I can´t remember at the moment).
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