Pre-Order Topper (1937) (Blu-ray) Available for Preorder (1 Viewer)

[BobO'Link]

They did the same thing with One Million BC (another Roach film put out by VCI). It was up for a day or two, then got cancelled. It came back a month or two later. I just got it in the mail and it's fantastic.

True. I'd forgotten about that one, even though I had it on pre-order.

VCI put it up via their new sales presence on Amazon, Sprocket Vault, for $21. I placed an order from them Sunday and then Amazon cancelled my pre-order. I'm not upset as I'll save ~$12 over the Amazon + tax price. BUT - Once again, it's not available although the Sprocket Vault listing Sunday showed a Sept. 7th availability date. That order is still open so hopefully they'll come through, on both that one and the Topper films.

 

[bigshot]

I already received One Million from Amazon.

 

[Johnny Angell]

I already received One Million from Amazon.

I'd like to hit you up for a loan.

 

[bigshot]

You can come on over and watch it with me. But bring the beer!

 

[PMF]

Looks like it's been cancelled.

With all of the Posts concerning our awaiting the reviews before purchase, I wonder if we scared them away?

 

[Johnny Angell]

You can come on over and watch it with me. But bring the beer!

That's why I need the loan.

 

[Paul Penna]

Looks like it's been cancelled.

Inside info on the confusion about VCI's Topper, One Million BC, Charley Chase and other releases, direct from the source as quoted on the Classic Horror Film Board:

https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/mon...he-aftermath-one-million-t66770.html#p1315083

 

[bigshot]

It amazes me that there are still people making home video titles who think they can get away with not selling their titles on Amazon. I buy hundreds of discs a year, and 99% of them come from Amazon. I'm sure I'm not alone in that.

 

[aPhil]

It amazes me that there are still people making home video titles who think they can get away with not selling their titles on Amazon. I buy hundreds of discs a year, and 99% of them come from Amazon. I'm sure I'm not alone in that.

I am sure that you are not alone, but in the interest of keeping the marketplace competitive,
I recommend that people look to more than one retailer.
This year I have purchased only a couple things from Amazon and I have found better prices.

I feel that using retailers like dvdplanet (when discounts & lower prices on items are offered) and going directly to sources (such as Kino when a sale) is a better thing for all if we wish to continue to live in a viable market rather than enabling the continued growth in power of a monopoly retailer.

 

[bigshot]

But when I have to pay for shipping, it comes out the same. And Amazon delivers two days even on Sundays. To me, customer service is the most important thing. I've had bad experiences with Deep Discount. With Amazon, I can get on text chat with them and the fix things right away. If a company does its job better and its prices are competitive, I'll give them my business.

 

[dana martin]

You can come on over and watch it with me. But bring the beer!

is a specific brand required?

so I went and checked the Amazon preorder, and its gone, without any notification, so I preordered from Classic Flix

 

[Garysb]

"Topper" blu ray doesn't seem to be currently available at VCI Home Video website. Is it only only going to be available from The Sprocket Vault Store on Amazon, when they get stock until there is a wider release? It is showing, as mentioned in an earlier post at Classicflix with a Halloween release date. One Million Years BC blu ray is available on the VCI website.

 

[Konstantinos]

So, I haven't understood if this release is happening or not.
it shows again a price at amazon.
If some of your orders were cancelled, wouldn't they mark it as unavailable in their page?

https://www.amazon.com/Topper-Blu-ray/dp/B071XF65NF

 

[Josh Steinberg]

All of the Amazon listings are from third party sellers so it may be a bootleg product.

 

[TheSteig]

Its not a bootleg because of third party sellers. You want it, here it is ..
https://www.classicflix.com/products/topper-blu-ray

 

[Konstantinos]

All of the Amazon listings are from third party sellers so it may be a bootleg product.

But it says it's being sold by the Sprocket vault.

You want it, here it is ..
https://www.classicflix.com/products/topper-blu-ray

They don't ship outside of US.

 

[Josh Steinberg]

I've never heard of Sproket Vault. Is that a vendor you're familiar with?

 

[Konstantinos]

I've never heard of Sproket Vault. Is that a vendor you're familiar with?

link at post #27.
It is mentioned by Bob Flair of VCI.

 

[BobO'Link]

I've never heard of Sproket Vault. Is that a vendor you're familiar with?

Based on emails I've received, The Sprocket Vault is a partnership between VCI and Kit Parker for an Amazon presence. You can still purchase directly from VCI but also through that Amazon presence, sometimes with better prices, especially saving on shipping with small orders.

I'm curious as to whether or not they'll release "Topper Takes a Trip" and "Topper Returns" on BR as well. I'd like to have them in good copies but don't want to get the DVD if BR releases are planned.

 

[Josh Steinberg]

In that case, it's obviously legit. Some smaller outfits choose to sell as an Amazon third party rather than through Amazon directly to try to have more control over pricing and commissions.