Hey, everybody! The Third Man is out of print.
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Clearly Borders is more interested in their new venture of selling toys than keeping their DVD stock updated.
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From a store manager's POV:
If he has had the one copy of a given BluRay on the shelf for a few months, and it hasn't sold, then why should he be in a hurry to order another copy that is identical except for the packaging?
(Why they refuse to order a replacement copy for something where the disk is very obviously bouncing around loose in the case is another issue entirely. That one does bother me at times.)
If he has had the one copy of a given BluRay on the shelf for a few months, and it hasn't sold, then why should he be in a hurry to order another copy that is identical except for the packaging?
(Why they refuse to order a replacement copy for something where the disk is very obviously bouncing around loose in the case is another issue entirely. That one does bother me at times.)
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Re: Hey, everybody! The Third Man is out of print.
The Digital Bits wrote:I've confirmed with the folks at Criterion that their rights to Carol Reed's The Third Man have expired, and so for now the recent DVD and Blu-ray versions are to be considered out-of-print. That means those copies that are now on stores shelves or happen to be sitting in the warehouse are all that's left. (You can click on the links to order from Amazon while supplies last.) So if you want either version, grab 'em fast while you still can.
- Murdoch
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Re: Hey, everybody! The Third Man is out of print.
I hate to be that guy but a heads up on availability: on amazon the used copies of the blu have sold out and the lowest-priced new copy is about $50.
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Re: Hey, everybody! The Third Man is out of print.
I guess the discussion about how safe it was for folks to buy up copies in order to resell turned out to be pretty much moot because it was apparently difficult to get even small orders fulfilled, let alone the huge orders that the most intrepid speculators sometimes place in situations like this. I saw it go out of stock extremely rapidly at a few sites while I was waiting for my own personal copy from DVD Pacific. I ordered it well before it showed up as "on order," but they've sat on my order for almost a week, so now it seems doubtful that it will ship.
Update: They made a liar out of me and shipped it.
Update: They made a liar out of me and shipped it.
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- Napier
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Re: Hey, everybody! The Third Man is out of print.
I was lucky to get 2 copies off of Amazon, and they are "lost in the mail".
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- tavernier
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Re: Hey, everybody! The Third Man is out of print.
I bet some intrepid postal employee who visits this board "intercepted" your package.
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Re: Hey, everybody! The Third Man is out of print.
Oxymoron.tavernier wrote:intrepid postal employee
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Re: Hey, everybody! The Third Man is out of print.
All of this is a waste of money. I bought two by the way...
- GringoTex
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Re: Hey, everybody! The Third Man is out of print.
I'll sell you one of the ten I bought and received for only $100!Napier wrote:I was lucky to get 2 copies off of Amazon, and they are "lost in the mail".
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Re: Hey, everybody! The Third Man is out of print.
Amazon marketplace prices are now starting at $49.99
Also, now sold out from DeepDiscount.
Looks like this one is becoming very hard to find for retail.
I was fortunate to get 3 copies from Amazon but I may stop by a local bookstore just for the thrill of finding a copy on the shelves.
Also, now sold out from DeepDiscount.
Looks like this one is becoming very hard to find for retail.
I was fortunate to get 3 copies from Amazon but I may stop by a local bookstore just for the thrill of finding a copy on the shelves.
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Re: Hey, everybody! The Third Man is out of print.
My copy arrived in the mail today - I only got one, which may have been a mistake or something.
I'm feeling rather silly right now, because I want to open it and watch it (I have never actually seen the film) but some part of me also wants to keep it wrapped to increase its value
but hey at least mine arrived!
I'm feeling rather silly right now, because I want to open it and watch it (I have never actually seen the film) but some part of me also wants to keep it wrapped to increase its value
but hey at least mine arrived!
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Re: Hey, everybody! The Third Man is out of print.
Either rip it open and watch the fucker or add a double ff to the end of your name.eljacko wrote:My copy arrived in the mail today - I only got one, which may have been a mistake or something.
I'm feeling rather silly right now, because I want to open it and watch it (I have never actually seen the film) but some part of me also wants to keep it wrapped to increase its value
but hey at least mine arrived!
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Re: Hey, everybody! The Third Man is out of print.
=D>Zazou dans le Metro wrote:Either rip it open and watch the fucker or add a double ff to the end of your name.eljacko wrote:My copy arrived in the mail today - I only got one, which may have been a mistake or something.
I'm feeling rather silly right now, because I want to open it and watch it (I have never actually seen the film) but some part of me also wants to keep it wrapped to increase its value
but hey at least mine arrived!
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Re: Hey, everybody! The Third Man is out of print.
Hahah, I did after my last post. I actually hate the "collectathon" sub-culture and try to avoid it, but can't help but get caught up a little in the madness going on with this new OOP status.Zazou dans le Metro wrote:Either rip it open and watch the fucker or add a double ff to the end of your name.
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Re: Hey, everybody! The Third Man is out of print.
Just leave it sealed and borrow a library's copy. Curiosity satisfied. Case closed.
- Murdoch
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Re: Hey, everybody! The Third Man is out of print.
Some joker named aox is selling his blu copy for $999. I wonder if he frequents this forum
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Re: Hey, everybody! The Third Man is out of print.
haha I knew someone would see that. My girlfriend and I are (playfully) arguing about this whole debacle. She thinks this whole thing is ridiculous.. in a sort of dare, I am trying to prove her wrong. I know damn well no one will purchase it.
I am sure my copy will be under my bed for a few years and will sell realistically much much less.
I am sure my copy will be under my bed for a few years and will sell realistically much much less.
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Re: Hey, everybody! The Third Man is out of print.
I hope you feel good about yourself. I mean, is ten necessary? Aren't there better ways of making a little money besides unnecessarily driving up the price of blu-ray, of all things?GringoTex wrote:I'll sell you one of the ten I bought and received for only $100!
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Re: Hey, everybody! The Third Man is out of print.
Here we go. I just got a "We're still trying to obtain the following item[s] you ordered" from Amazon, though I ordered a week ago.
"Still want it? We'll keep on trying." Oh really? Thank you very much. Very kind.
"Still want it? We'll keep on trying." Oh really? Thank you very much. Very kind.
- HistoryProf
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Re: Hey, everybody! The Third Man is out of print.
huh...when i first saw this over the weekend I ordered a blu from Deep Discount before I realized my local border's had it. i sent a cancellation request five minutes after placing the DD order since I got it at borders for $25 instead of $32...but they said it was already on the way so they couldn't cancel it when they finally got to it yesterday, and today i got an email saying it shipped.
So it looks like i'll end up with two...curious to see if the DD copy has the plastic case - which I prefer. considered returning it, but that would probably be unwise at this point
So it looks like i'll end up with two...curious to see if the DD copy has the plastic case - which I prefer. considered returning it, but that would probably be unwise at this point
- Saturnome
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Re: Hey, everybody! The Third Man is out of print.
And BAM all new ultimate edition of The Third Man with the super secret alternative ending filmed by Orson Welles.GringoTex wrote:I'll sell you one of the ten I bought and received for only $100!
- Blood Pie
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Re: Hey, everybody! The Third Man is out of print.
My local B&N in Denver had a copy of the clear case edition. I doubt it will last through the sale or even make it to the sale.
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Re: Hey, everybody! The Third Man is out of print.
Its up up for order again at amazon for $29.99 hurry before the speculators grab all that's left of this.
- aox
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Re: Hey, everybody! The Third Man is out of print.
no it isn't. That is from the Marketplace (independent seller).Rick wrote:Its up up for order again at amazon for $29.99 hurry before the speculators grab all that's left of this.