I came off relatively unscathed, three online orders in three weeks, each for 2 discs so it qualified for free shipping. Shoah, Lord of the Flies, Ice Storm, Tanner 88, and Thin Red Line with Safety Last. I'll have to be in the right mood for Shoah and Tanner 88.
My first Criterion laserdisc was 2001 in CAV ordered from some firm out of Georgia who had the audacity to ship it to me out of shrink wrap. And it was $111. I guess the $14 discount was due to used merchandise. I quickly discovered Ken Crane's and ordered from them without a hitch for years...