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post #1 of 917
11/25/08 at 10:57am
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I haven't seen it mentioned yet, but Big Lots has received a big shipment of titles, mainly MGM, all for only $3. Too many titles to list, but most are from the 2001-2006 era.

Supposedly, some stores have Warner 2 DVD sets (like EAST OF EDEN and REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE). I don't know if these are Black Friday specials, but I haven't seen them yet at two stores.

They also had two Woody Allen box sets for $13 and $16.

If you have a Big Lots near you, it might be worth looking for.

EDIT: I just noticed there was an older thread of this posted on 10-29. Feel free to delete.
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post #2 of 917
11/29/08 at 9:02pm

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I got the 2-disc versions of 'The Philadelphia Story' (1940) and 'The Band Wagon' (1953) for $3 each. There was a 'cut-out' saw mark on each of the UPC codes/Proof of Purchase though that went through the clear plastic, but not the black.

I'll have to go back and see what other old MGM and Warner Brothers 2-disc sets they have at that price!
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post #3 of 917
11/30/08 at 8:16pm

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I picked up Killer Klowns From Outer Space, 8 Heads In A Duffel Bag, Curse Of The Pink Panther and The Outer Limits-Time Travel & Infinity (6 episodes). Not bad for $11.
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post #4 of 917
12/1/08 at 6:13am

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I've been tempted to snag those Allen sets (happy birhtday to woody, btw)

I picked these up...
Alien from LA
Gattaca SE
The Hound of the Baskervilles (Cook/Moore comedy)
Heavy Traffic


Others I saw:
The Apartment
A Bridge Too Far
Amityville Horror (original)
A couple of fantasy films I can't remember the name of...same collection as jason & the Argonauts (but didn't see Jason). Mysterious Island maybe? the Magic Sword?
Son of Pink Panther
The Little Girl who Lived Down the Lane
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post #5 of 917
12/1/08 at 11:49am

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You really can't beat it- they had a ton more movies when I went in the other day.

I got the Superbit version of Adaptation for my niece and the 2-disc LOTR:Return of the King for my nephew------$3 each.
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post #6 of 917
12/1/08 at 3:56pm

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I saw Adaption too. Nearly bought it.

Magic Sword & Mysterious Island were the 2 I was trying to think of. I'm wondering if they are worth picking up. They also had a Sinbad movie with Lou Ferigo. Wasn't sure about it.

Here's what I picked up:

Capote/In Cold Blood. Double movie set. $3. (you read that right, $3)
GiGi
Cooley High
American Splender
A Bridge Too Far
THX1138 Director's Cut

Very happy!
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post #7 of 917
12/1/08 at 5:15pm

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I just got a Big Lots flyer in the mail, and they have James Bond DVDs for $4 each now (the Special Editions).
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post #8 of 917
12/1/08 at 6:05pm

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I forgot my Big Lots had those Bonds too. I was wondering if it's a good deal to buy them that way. The multisets might be better..."?

About $90 from Big Lots.

Seems like the 4 sets are $25 each at amazon.com right now.
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post #9 of 917
12/1/08 at 6:59pm
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As for the Bond, I believe those are the old transfers, and single discs. The box sets are restored and have a disc of extras each. I'd hold off and buy the sets, if you care about getting all the films. EDIT: I just checked the flyer, are they the newest versions or the secondary special edition release?
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post #10 of 917
12/1/08 at 9:20pm

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Originally Posted by Jon Martin
As for the Bond, I believe those are the old transfers, and single discs. The box sets are restored and have a disc of extras each. I'd hold off and buy the sets, if you care about getting all the films. EDIT: I just checked the flyer, are they the newest versions or the secondary special edition release?
Just looking at the flyer, they appear to be the first DVD releases (the Special Editions) NOT the 'ultimate edition' DVDs that came out a couple of years ago (in both 1-disc and 2-disc versions).
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post #11 of 917
12/2/08 at 5:09am

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Yep. I noticed the THX1138 has 1998 on the back. But I think it's just the single DVD release from 2004.



Glad to hear that about the Bond films. That was bothering me. I really want those. But I'll sure go with the box sets.

Watched American Splendor last night. It was excellent! I wish I had the DVD of the documentary Crumb. But this was better than Crumb, which leaves me a little depressed for some reason.
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post #12 of 917
12/3/08 at 10:01am

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Originally Posted by MielR
Just looking at the flyer, they appear to be the first DVD releases (the Special Editions) NOT the 'ultimate edition' DVDs that came out a couple of years ago (in both 1-disc and 2-disc versions).
Yep, checked the dates on the cases when I was there yesterday. They're the versions first released in 2000.

Definitely not that great a deal when you can buy the remastered Ultimate sets with 2-discs for each film for the same price (via the Amazon.com deal described in the BF "what did you get" thread). But not bad if you only want a couple of them.
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post #13 of 917
12/3/08 at 3:25pm

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Back in Big Lots today to pick up those 2 Woody sets. I'm a happy guy! Anybodies Big Lot carrying the one with Annie Hall, Sleeper, etc? Man, I'd love that one at this price.

Noticed my Big Lots was nearly sold out of the 007s. And I was thinking everybody in my little town frequents this forum!!!
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post #14 of 917
12/6/08 at 11:00pm

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I picked up The Passenger starring Jack Nicholson. Very good film from the 70's. That is if your into introspective character studies. Also The Rachel Papers with one of my favorite actresses Ione Skye. Haven't watched it yet though.
And topped it off with Capote, and Sylvia.

Loved Capote, but I just wasn't getting a good vibe from Sylvia so I stopped watching it.
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post #15 of 917
12/8/08 at 4:03am

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Originally Posted by Bryan^H
....Loved Capote, .....
Did you get the version that included "In Cold Blood"? I thought that movie looked terrific. And an amazing deal at $3 for both.
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post #16 of 917
12/8/08 at 8:51pm

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Originally Posted by Radioman970
Did you get the version that included "In Cold Blood"? I thought that movie looked terrific. And an amazing deal at $3 for both.
I wish. My Big Lots only had the single Capote on dvd. Big Lots is my favorite store. Where else can you find a jumbo box of cereal(Cinnamon Toast Crunch) for $2, and a stack of movies for under $20?


James, sorry about your dog. My dog is 12, and lately she's having trouble just walking. I love dogs, but I hate the late stages of their life cycle.
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post #17 of 917
12/9/08 at 4:11am

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Originally Posted by Bryan^H
I wish. My Big Lots only had the single Capote on dvd. Big Lots is my favorite store. Where else can you find a jumbo box of cereal(Cinnamon Toast Crunch) for $2, and a stack of movies for under $20?
I saw $2 movies too! Great deals.

Yesterday I picked up Quake 4, Quake Wars and TimeShifter PC versions for $6 each! Now that's a deal!


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Originally Posted by Bryan^H
James, sorry about your dog. My dog is 12, and lately she's having trouble just walking. I love dogs, but I hate the late stages of their life cycle.
Thank you. She crosses my mind daily. That cancer was horrible. I feel bad for anyone who has to deal with that, dog or human family member.

My old dog Bear (Goldie's mother, actually) was about 12 when she began to have problems walking. She lived to be almost 16. Normal life span for her type was more like 13. She did real good! I think I worried about her dying from age 11 up to when she went.
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post #18 of 917
12/9/08 at 10:47am

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So what's the odds of Big Lots still having swag? I might stop off on the way home and see if the closest one has some still - but since the thread is a month old (give or take), I dont want to waste my time.
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post #19 of 917
12/9/08 at 3:17pm

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Big Lots has had a $3 bin for at least a couple of months, probably longer. Occasionally they advertise new titles but mostly they just randomly throw things in the bin. In my stores, I've yet to see things like the Bond movies. Either they didn't stock them or they sold before I got there.

It's a real hit-or-miss but I stop by every couple of weeks just to see what's there.
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post #20 of 917
12/9/08 at 5:46pm
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I went to a Big Lots this afternoon and they still had plenty of titles.

I read elsewhere they just got a big shipment of Lions Gate titles, but I didn't see it at my store. Hundreds of different MGM, HBO, and Warner though.
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post #21 of 917
12/10/08 at 10:26am

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Originally Posted by gene c
Big Lots has had a $3 bin for at least a couple of months, probably longer. Occasionally they advertise new titles but mostly they just randomly throw things in the bin. In my stores, I've yet to see things like the Bond movies. Either they didn't stock them or they sold before I got there.

It's a real hit-or-miss but I stop by every couple of weeks just to see what's there.
At my store, the Bonds were not in the regular DVD area, but had a special table in the "this week's featured items" sale area just inside the front doors.
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post #22 of 917
12/10/08 at 3:29pm

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At my store, the Bonds were not in the regular DVD area, but had a special table in the "this week's featured items" sale area just inside the front doors.
After reading about the Bond dvd's here, I went to a store a day or two later and they "thought" they were sold out. Didn't know about the special featured items table. But now I do!
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post #23 of 917
12/14/08 at 2:05pm
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The Lion's Gate titles are now $2. SWIMMING WITH SHARKS and many others.

I found Season 3 of MOONLIGHTING for $2.
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post #24 of 917
12/15/08 at 5:43pm

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Picked up 5 more:

All of Me. Lion's Gate title. $2. Just watched it and the source print they used is awful. I guess it's worth 2 bucks to be able to see it again. Not quite up there with The Man with 2 Brains but fun.

The Believers. $2. I always think of this film since I have a Ice Tea maker that is old and leaks. IO haven't seen this in about 20 years. Man, time flies!

Amityville Horror, the original. $3.

Paths of Glory and The Apartment. $3 each. These were the only ones I planned.

More movies I saw: Ned Kelly (1970 version), Dogsville, L'Enfant, Sabata Trilogy.

Games I saw: Spellforce 2 Shadow Wars, Soldier Elite, Rogue Trooper, Dungeon Lords.

I'll probably get Ned Kelly, Sabata Trology and Spellforce 2 some time in the future.
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post #25 of 917
1/29/09 at 12:16pm

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Just found a biglots right near my house. Never been in one before - holy smokes, that was a low rent K-Mart! It's like a dollar superstore or something.

I was actually kind of disappointed in the DVD selection - mostly mainstream crap I wouldnt touch with a 10 foot pole. I was hoping for more of the real supercheap public domain and bootleg discs, some grindhouse horror and exploitation.

Still I grabbed An Evening With Kevin Smith 2 for 3 bucks. Hell, I turn around and sell it at a used store, I'm barely out the price of a rental.
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post #26 of 917
1/29/09 at 6:28pm

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Like many other stores they put out new product on Tuesdays and the good titles seem to go fast. Low rent K-Mart. That sounds about right.
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post #27 of 917
1/30/09 at 4:31am

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I bought a huge stack yesterday at my Big Lots. King Kong (the original), the New World (never seen), THX 1138 2-DVD version (gonna try and return an opened single DVD version wish luck ha ha), Rebel without a Cause 2-DVD (never seen!!!), Devil's Backbone, Bowfinger, Stuart Little 3 (never seen),...I think that was it. Very happy. I also bought about 20 flicks from DeeDee's recent 2 for 1 sale. I'm all set for flicks for a while.

Btw, saw but didn't but the Darkman flicks, Maltese Falcon, many other good ones. I also like their computer game selection, but they didn't have a whole lot that I liked this time.

Walmart had 2 Peanuts films for $4 each, A Boy name Charlie Brown from 1969 and Snoopy Come Home from 1972. Haven't seen these since I was a kid. I think this kind of thing is timeless though. Poor ole Chuck! I think I relate to his hang ups more now than I did then.
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post #28 of 917
1/30/09 at 10:41am

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Big Lots scare me. But those are some interesting titles in your latest post, James...
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post #29 of 917
1/30/09 at 11:42am

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I will have to take a look at some of these. Thanks
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post #30 of 917
1/30/09 at 4:38pm

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Tuesdays, eh? I might have to swing by there and check things out. Perhaps my luck will turn around. I'd love to get me some Kong action!
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