"Now is the winter of our discontent, made glorious summer by this sun of York. And all the clouds that lower'd upon our house in the deep bosom of the ocean buried. Now are brows bound with victorious wreaths, our bruised arms hung up for monuments, our stern alarums changed to merry meetings, our dreadful marches to delightful measures."
--Sir Lawrence Olivier as Richard III (1955)
[c]The Weekly RoundUp[/c]
[C]_________TITLE________ _ _Amazon _ BestBuy _ CrcCity _ Target_ _ Costco_
Big Bro&H.C. w/ Janis _ $14.69 __ $17.99 __ $17.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Burns & Allen Coll.__ _ $25.48 __ $24.99 __ $24.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Camp_________________ _ $25.48 __ $24.99 __ $24.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Chapelle’s Show: S1__ _ $18.99 __ $19.99 __ $19.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
The Chase____________ _ $21.22 __ $_N/A_ __ $24.97 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Cracker: Series 2____ _ $33.98 __ $29.99 __ $34.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Devo: Live___________ _ $12.74 __ $12.99 __ $12.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Dick Van Dyke: S3____ _ $48.99 __ $49.99 __ $69.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Douce Violence_______ _ $16.98 __ $19.99 __ $19.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Forsyte Saga: S2_____ _ $27.99 __ $37.99 __ $34.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
G3: Live in Denver___ _ $10.49 __ $12.99 __ $12.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Grand Slam___________ _ $13.97 __ $14.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Halfaouine:BoyofTerra _ $20.97 __ $24.99 __ $24.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Hamlet (Mel Gibson)__ _ $13.98 __ $14.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
It Was Wonderful Life _ $21.21 __ $19.99 __ $17.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Jack Benny Collection _ $25.48 __ $24.99 __ $24.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Journeys w/ George___ _ $16.98 __ $19.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
LI Cannibal Massacre_ _ $16.99 __ $19.99 __ $17.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Man Without a Face___ _ $13.98 __ $14.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Matchstick Men_______ _ $19.56 __ $17.99 __ $19.99 __ $16.99 __ $_N/A_ __
Maurice: SE__________ _ $25.46 __ $24.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Milton Berle Coll.___ _ $25.48 __ $24.99 __ $24.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Miracle Rider(Tom Mix)_ $16.99 __ $14.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
The Missing__________ _ $20.27 __ $17.99 __ $15.99 __ $19.99 __ $_N/A_ __
Moscow Does Not...___ _ $20.97 __ $24.99 __ $24.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Motives______________ _ $21.22 __ $20.99 __ $24.97 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
My Life Without Me___ _ $21.22 __ $20.99 __ $24.97 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Naked Weapon_________ _ $21.24 __ $19.99 __ $19.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
On Line______________ _ $21.21 __ $19.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Oz: Season 3_________ _ $45.49 __ $54.99 __ $49.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Pieces of April______ _ $22.08 __ $16.99 __ $19.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Prime Suspect 2______ _ $25.48 __ $25.99 __ $24.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Prime Suspect 3______ _ $25.48 __ $25.99 __ $24.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Quartet______________ _ $25.46 __ $24.99 __ $24.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Queer as Folk: S3____ _ $76.99 __ $79.99 __ $109.98__ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
RichardIII(CC)(Oliv.) _ $33.96 __ $29.99 __ $34.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Salvatore Giuliano(CC)_ $33.96 __ $34.99 __ $34.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Scarlet Pimpernel____ _ $13.99 __ $15.99 __ $17.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
S.I. Swimsuit 2004___ _ $_9.95 __ $_9.99 __ $_9.96 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Split Decision_______ _ $25.46 __ $24.99 __ $24.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Spy Kids 3-D_________ _ $20.99 __ $16.99 __ $15.99 __ $16.99 __ $_N/A_ __
Star Trek Voyager: S1 _ $90.99 __ $99.99 __ $129.98__ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Super Bowl XXXVIII___ _ $17.49 __ $19.99 __ $19.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Sweet Ecstasy________ _ $21.21 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Undertones:Teen. Kicks_ $_N/A_ __ $19.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Wrong Arm of the Law_ _ $16.98 __ $14.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Zatoichi_____________ _ $16.96 __ $_N/A_ __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
[/C]
For those who can’t understand my shorthand of some of the titles in the grid:
Big Bro&H.C. w/ Janis = Big Brother and the Holding Company with Janis Joplin: Nine Hundred Nights
Halfaouine:BoyofTerra = Halfaouine: Boy of the Terraces
LI Cannibal Massacre = Long Island Cannibal Massacre
Moscow Does Not... = Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears
Undertones:Teen. Kicks = Undertones: Teenage Kicks
Standard disclaimer: All prices are taken from the websites of each chain, or from their printed advertisements, the Sunday of the week of release (so as to catch any week-of-release sale prices). All prices are subject to change by each chain. Prices and inventory in-store may or may not match the website price. If a price is marked "$_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 definite 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 (or the ones Dave tells me he's looking for ;o)). 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. Look, Dave has a lovely wife and a five-year-old son that he is spending time with. So, 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 Dave does!
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 Mileage May Vary".
--Amazon is still featuring free shipping on orders over $25. Restrictions apply.
--BE CAREFUL! The Missing AND Matchstick Men are available in both OAR and MAR versions...get the correct one.
--Best Buy, this week, is offering the opportunity to buy either Spy Kids 1 or Spy Kids 2 for $9.99 when you buy Spy Kids 3-D for $16.99.
--Also at Best Buy this week there is a limited supply bonus disc if you buy Star Trek Voyager Season 1 for $99.99.
--Best Boy is also offering deals on the season sets of Oz. This week’s Season 3 is available for $54.99. Seasons 1 & 2 are each available for $64.99. However, you may also buy any two seasons and save $20. Buy all three seasons and save $50! That’s a great deal – you are practically getting an entire season free.
--At Circuit City, Spy Kids 3-D is offered at $15.99. Spy Kids 1 & Spy Kids 2 are both available at $14.99 each. However, you can buy any two Spy Kids movies for $25 …OR…all three for just $35. Another great deal!
-------------------------
The latest markdowns according to DavisDVD:
EFFECTIVE: FEBRUARY 24, 2004
Columbia
Eye See You, Infested ... $14.95 (New price)
The Day The World Ended, So I Married An Axe Murderer ... $19.95 (New Price)
--Sir Lawrence Olivier as Richard III (1955)
[c]The Weekly RoundUp[/c]
[C]_________TITLE________ _ _Amazon _ BestBuy _ CrcCity _ Target_ _ Costco_
Big Bro&H.C. w/ Janis _ $14.69 __ $17.99 __ $17.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Burns & Allen Coll.__ _ $25.48 __ $24.99 __ $24.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Camp_________________ _ $25.48 __ $24.99 __ $24.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Chapelle’s Show: S1__ _ $18.99 __ $19.99 __ $19.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
The Chase____________ _ $21.22 __ $_N/A_ __ $24.97 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Cracker: Series 2____ _ $33.98 __ $29.99 __ $34.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Devo: Live___________ _ $12.74 __ $12.99 __ $12.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Dick Van Dyke: S3____ _ $48.99 __ $49.99 __ $69.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Douce Violence_______ _ $16.98 __ $19.99 __ $19.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Forsyte Saga: S2_____ _ $27.99 __ $37.99 __ $34.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
G3: Live in Denver___ _ $10.49 __ $12.99 __ $12.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Grand Slam___________ _ $13.97 __ $14.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Halfaouine:BoyofTerra _ $20.97 __ $24.99 __ $24.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Hamlet (Mel Gibson)__ _ $13.98 __ $14.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
It Was Wonderful Life _ $21.21 __ $19.99 __ $17.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Jack Benny Collection _ $25.48 __ $24.99 __ $24.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Journeys w/ George___ _ $16.98 __ $19.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
LI Cannibal Massacre_ _ $16.99 __ $19.99 __ $17.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Man Without a Face___ _ $13.98 __ $14.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Matchstick Men_______ _ $19.56 __ $17.99 __ $19.99 __ $16.99 __ $_N/A_ __
Maurice: SE__________ _ $25.46 __ $24.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Milton Berle Coll.___ _ $25.48 __ $24.99 __ $24.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Miracle Rider(Tom Mix)_ $16.99 __ $14.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
The Missing__________ _ $20.27 __ $17.99 __ $15.99 __ $19.99 __ $_N/A_ __
Moscow Does Not...___ _ $20.97 __ $24.99 __ $24.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Motives______________ _ $21.22 __ $20.99 __ $24.97 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
My Life Without Me___ _ $21.22 __ $20.99 __ $24.97 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Naked Weapon_________ _ $21.24 __ $19.99 __ $19.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
On Line______________ _ $21.21 __ $19.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Oz: Season 3_________ _ $45.49 __ $54.99 __ $49.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Pieces of April______ _ $22.08 __ $16.99 __ $19.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Prime Suspect 2______ _ $25.48 __ $25.99 __ $24.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Prime Suspect 3______ _ $25.48 __ $25.99 __ $24.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Quartet______________ _ $25.46 __ $24.99 __ $24.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Queer as Folk: S3____ _ $76.99 __ $79.99 __ $109.98__ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
RichardIII(CC)(Oliv.) _ $33.96 __ $29.99 __ $34.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Salvatore Giuliano(CC)_ $33.96 __ $34.99 __ $34.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Scarlet Pimpernel____ _ $13.99 __ $15.99 __ $17.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
S.I. Swimsuit 2004___ _ $_9.95 __ $_9.99 __ $_9.96 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Split Decision_______ _ $25.46 __ $24.99 __ $24.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Spy Kids 3-D_________ _ $20.99 __ $16.99 __ $15.99 __ $16.99 __ $_N/A_ __
Star Trek Voyager: S1 _ $90.99 __ $99.99 __ $129.98__ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Super Bowl XXXVIII___ _ $17.49 __ $19.99 __ $19.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Sweet Ecstasy________ _ $21.21 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Undertones:Teen. Kicks_ $_N/A_ __ $19.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Wrong Arm of the Law_ _ $16.98 __ $14.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Zatoichi_____________ _ $16.96 __ $_N/A_ __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
[/C]
For those who can’t understand my shorthand of some of the titles in the grid:
Big Bro&H.C. w/ Janis = Big Brother and the Holding Company with Janis Joplin: Nine Hundred Nights
Halfaouine:BoyofTerra = Halfaouine: Boy of the Terraces
LI Cannibal Massacre = Long Island Cannibal Massacre
Moscow Does Not... = Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears
Undertones:Teen. Kicks = Undertones: Teenage Kicks
Standard disclaimer: All prices are taken from the websites of each chain, or from their printed advertisements, the Sunday of the week of release (so as to catch any week-of-release sale prices). All prices are subject to change by each chain. Prices and inventory in-store may or may not match the website price. If a price is marked "$_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 definite 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 (or the ones Dave tells me he's looking for ;o)). 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. Look, Dave has a lovely wife and a five-year-old son that he is spending time with. So, 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 Dave does!
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 Mileage May Vary".
--Amazon is still featuring free shipping on orders over $25. Restrictions apply.
--BE CAREFUL! The Missing AND Matchstick Men are available in both OAR and MAR versions...get the correct one.
--Best Buy, this week, is offering the opportunity to buy either Spy Kids 1 or Spy Kids 2 for $9.99 when you buy Spy Kids 3-D for $16.99.
--Also at Best Buy this week there is a limited supply bonus disc if you buy Star Trek Voyager Season 1 for $99.99.
--Best Boy is also offering deals on the season sets of Oz. This week’s Season 3 is available for $54.99. Seasons 1 & 2 are each available for $64.99. However, you may also buy any two seasons and save $20. Buy all three seasons and save $50! That’s a great deal – you are practically getting an entire season free.
--At Circuit City, Spy Kids 3-D is offered at $15.99. Spy Kids 1 & Spy Kids 2 are both available at $14.99 each. However, you can buy any two Spy Kids movies for $25 …OR…all three for just $35. Another great deal!
-------------------------
The latest markdowns according to DavisDVD:
EFFECTIVE: FEBRUARY 24, 2004
Columbia
Eye See You, Infested ... $14.95 (New price)
The Day The World Ended, So I Married An Axe Murderer ... $19.95 (New Price)