Amazon.co.uk Amazing Autumn Blu and DVD Deals (Need to see prices to believe!)

[gsrce]

Amazon.co.uk has a lot of great sales going on for the fall that just started.

Links to the sales and notables below.

You rarely get dinged from them for customs, as they ship to DHL in Toronto who then ships it to you xpress post. (Most of the time)

Once you checkout, most of your items will be cheaper with the VAT discount. The prices I have below are with today's exchange pre VAT discount.

YMMV of course for everything.

(These are some of the lowest prices I've ever seen them have for box sets.)


BOGO Blu Ray (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_84851633_3?ie=UTF8&docId=1000336033&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=right-3&pf_rd_r=09YA7DVJYBGWNQSZ0SGM&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=472375013&pf_rd_i=283926)
Box Set Autumn Sale (http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=amb_link_82614693_25?ie=UTF8&rh=n%3A549962011%2Cp_75%3A50-100%2Cp_n_feature_two_browse-bin%3A549962011&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-8&pf_rd_r=09YA7DVJYBGWNQSZ0SGM&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=472385253&pf_rd_i=283926)
Blu Ray Autumn Sale (http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=amb_link_84130753_3?ie=UTF8&rh=n%3A305745031%2Cp_n_binding_browse-bin%3A383380011&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1DMD3Y6N1P0ZNAP0PP1J&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=472375873&pf_rd_i=293962011)


Matrix Blu Set $30 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Matrix-Reloaded-Revolutions-Blu-ray/dp/B001CEE1YE/ref=sr_1_21?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1254021136&sr=1-21)
LOTR Extended Trilogy $30 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lord-Rings-Trilogy-Extended-Box/dp/B0002VJT2C/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1254020028&sr=1-10)
Pirates Trilogy $16 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pirates-Caribbean-Trilogy-Bill-Nighy/dp/B000VZZSJ2/ref=sr_1_35?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1254021154&sr=1-35)
Rambo Quadrilogy $15 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rambo-Complete-Collection-1-4-Box/dp/B0017ZM0KU/ref=sr_1_85?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1254021227&sr=1-85)
Alien Quadrilogy $22 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Alien-Quadrilogy-Disc-Complete-Box/dp/B0000C24F3/ref=sr_1_118?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1254021250&sr=1-118)
Firely Complete Series $24 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Firefly-Complete-DVD-Nathan-Fillion/dp/B0001B3YTM/ref=sr_1_66?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1254021600&sr=1-66)
Doctor Who Season 1 $25 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Doctor-Who-Complete-BBC-Box/dp/B0009AK57Y/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1254021651&sr=1-2)
Doctor Who Season 2 $25 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Doctor-Who-Complete-BBC-Box/dp/B000FFL702/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1254021651&sr=1-4)
Doctor Who Season 3 $31 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Doctor-Who-Complete-Box-Set/dp/B000RL5H6Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1254021651&sr=1-1)
Doctor Who Season 1-4 $115 ($28 a season) (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Doctor-Who-1-4-Complete-DVD/dp/B002KSA41U/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1254021651&sr=1-5)
The Land Before Time Complete Collection 1-11 $36 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Land-Before-Time-Complete-Volumes/dp/B000GKHLZQ/ref=sr_1_231?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1254022282&sr=1-231)
Nightmare on Elm St 1-7 Box Set $23 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nightmare-Street-Seven-Disc-Collectors/dp/B00030ES14/ref=sr_1_292?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1254022432&sr=1-292)
Thunderbirds Complete Box Set $46 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Thunderbirds-Complete-Digistack-9-Disc-Box-Set/dp/B0002475OI/ref=sr_1_300?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1254022432&sr=1-300)
Robocop Trilogy $8.00 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Robocop-Trilogy-DVD-Peter-Weller/dp/B00005UQVW/ref=sr_1_340?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1254022594&sr=1-340)
Police Acadamy 1-7 Box Set $26 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Police-Academy-Complete-Collection-Disc/dp/B0001XLYCO/ref=sr_1_449?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1254022737&sr=1-449)
Tintin Complete Box Set $20! (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Adventures-Tintin-75th-Anniversary-DVD/dp/B0001Z5YW8/ref=sr_1_537?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1254022960&sr=1-537)
DuckTales Collection 1 $8.00 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/DuckTales-First-Collection-Terence-Harrison/dp/B000M2E7GO/ref=sr_1_624?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1254023062&sr=1-624)
Rescue Rangers Collection 1 $8.00 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Chip-Dale-Rescue-Rangers-Collection/dp/B000M2E7GE/ref=sr_1_28?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1254023313&sr=1-28)
Steven Seagal 8 Movie Box Set $27 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Steven-Seagal-DVD-Legacy-Disc/dp/B00006L9XA/ref=sr_1_768?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1254023780&sr=1-768)
Planet of the Apes 1-6 Box Set $20 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Planet-Apes-Collection-Disk-Box/dp/B00005NOMI/ref=sr_1_789?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1254023799&sr=1-789)
Walt Disney Treasure Collection: Mickey in Living Color $7 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Walt-Disney-Treasures-Mickey-Living/dp/B0000DZRF8/ref=sr_1_1003?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1254024074&sr=1-1003)
Chuck Norris Collection! (3 Movies) $10! (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Chuck-Norris-Collection-Missing-Silence/dp/B000K9KVXC/ref=sr_1_1264?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1254024508&sr=1-1264)
Star Trek Blu Ray Complete Movie Collection $218! (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Trek-Remastered-Special-Blu-ray/dp/B002KKCXTE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1254022005&sr=1-3)

[howwon]

HOLY COW - BURNING HOT - MUST BUY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Doctor Who Season 1 $25 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Doctor-Who-Complete-BBC-Box/dp/B0009AK57Y/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1254021651&sr=1-2)
Doctor Who Season 2 $25 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Doctor-Who-Complete-BBC-Box/dp/B000FFL702/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1254021651&sr=1-4)
Doctor Who Season 3 $31 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Doctor-Who-Complete-Box-Set/dp/B000RL5H6Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1254021651&sr=1-1)
Doctor Who Season 1-4 $115 ($28 a season) (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Doctor-Who-1-4-Complete-DVD/dp/B002KSA41U/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1254021651&sr=1-5)

[gsrce]

HOLY COW - BURNING HOT - MUST BUY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Doctor Who Season 1 $25 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Doctor-Who-Complete-BBC-Box/dp/B0009AK57Y/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1254021651&sr=1-2)
Doctor Who Season 2 $25 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Doctor-Who-Complete-BBC-Box/dp/B000FFL702/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1254021651&sr=1-4)
Doctor Who Season 3 $31 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Doctor-Who-Complete-Box-Set/dp/B000RL5H6Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1254021651&sr=1-1)
Doctor Who Season 1-4 $115 ($28 a season) (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Doctor-Who-1-4-Complete-DVD/dp/B002KSA41U/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1254021651&sr=1-5)

I picked these up the last time they were this cheap a year ago, and haven't seen them this low since.

[manicdvln]

Thanks OP, you made my day!

Planet Earth: Complete BBC Series [Blu-ray]
£24.98

Cheapest deal yet! Was looking forward to watch this on my brand new 46" LCD

[torseller07]

I thought Planet Earth Blu-ray has always been at this price? Or was I mistaken?

[gsrce]

I thought Planet Earth Blu-ray has always been at this price? Or was I mistaken?

Usually a bit more expensive. Their prices fluctuate like mad.

[torseller07]

Usually a bit more expensive. Their prices fluctuate like mad.

I think it comes to about CAD 43-45 shipped right now. I guess I will get it then. Thanks OP!

[dealsoutlook]

these priced would have been good if they were in US or cdn dollars..but in pounds i think this deal is warm at best..but some deals to be had nonetheless

[jaydm]

Id be careful before you guys start buying blu-rays as most of them will be region locked. Planet earth is ok and will play in All regions.

[gsrce]

these priced would have been good if they were in US or cdn dollars..but in pounds i think this deal is warm at best..but some deals to be had nonetheless

It helps that our dollar is doing well. Also, you do save a bunch once VAT is discounted on the order. (Remember, the prices I listed above are all in CAD and not including the VAT discount)

Id be careful before you guys start buying blu-rays as most of them will be region locked. Planet earth is ok and will play in All regions.

Most are NOT region locked, very few companies lock their Blu's. Just do a search before you buy and you'll be fine.

(About half of my Blu collection is import and never had any issues.)

[manicdvln]

Id be careful before you guys start buying blu-rays as most of them will be region locked. Planet earth is ok and will play in All regions.

Planet Earth is region free. This is the best price for this set, and I have searched everywhere! This is the best deal right now...

[PR0BLEMZ]

how much do they charge for shipping ?

[howwon]

In case anyone is wondering, the Doctor Who series sells on Amazon.ca for $69.99 each + taxes. I'm pick picking up S1-S3, as I already have the Best Buy USA S4 in SteelBook™.

Thanks OP.
5 stars.

[torseller07]

They charge 3.08 Pounds (~- CAD 5.50) for shipping of Planet Earth. I think the total price is about the same as local price CAD 39.99 + taxes. I doubt BB or FS would let Planet Earth goes that low during Giftmas.

[gsrce]

how much do they charge for shipping ?

Shipping is very low.

It's best to buy more than less though as the shipping discount is better the more you buy.

[howwon]

Doctor Who S1-S3

Items: £44.59
Postage & Packing: £5.06

Total before VAT: £49.65
VAT: £0.00
Order Total: £49.65

Using XE.com - $86.87 CDN

[Alex89]

They use PAL format in UK, and we use NTSC, so we'll need both a multi-region DVD player and a multi-system TV, non?

[gsrce]

They use PAL format in UK, and we use NTSC, so we'll need both a multi-region DVD player and a multi-system TV, non?

TV no, DVD player yes. Most DVD players are multi region, you just need to use the unlock code you can find online or in your players manual.

Also, all computer DVD and Blu players will play DVD's from any region.

I personally use one of two players for DVD's bought outside the country. Either use my Sony multi region one in the living room, or my PC's Blu/HD DVD player which is region free.

[goojoomoonoo]

Thanks, OP. Just placed an order for Planet Earth - came to £24.80. It's a bargain, so long as I don't get a hefty customs bill!

[batman713]

Band of Brothers seems like a pretty hot deal, came out to £26.06 total when I placed my order:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Band-Brothers-HBO-Complete-Blu-ray/dp/B001DEAAIY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1254031146&sr=1-1

From what I've read from various websites, it's region free.

[Firestorm]

Usually a bit more expensive. Their prices fluctuate like mad.Nah that's regular price.
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=673883

Mods keep moving it to Expired for some reason.

[gsrce]

Nah that's regular price.
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=673883

Mods keep moving it to Expired for some reason.

Thanks as always Firestorm =)

[PJ311]

From what I have read via the net my PS3 can play these? can anyone confirm?

[HBP]

Only interested in LOTR, but with the blu-rays coming out soon I'll pass.

[TheRequiem]

Cool, thanks. Taken and Sunshine were two I'd been meaning to buy for a while, so the BOGO worked great for me.

Also picked up the Matrix trilogy, since I amazingly do not own it even on DVD.
total damage about $70, or $14 per movie.

[TheRequiem]

From what I have read via the net my PS3 can play these? can anyone confirm?

I bought the BBCUK Planet Earth bluray box set from Amazon UK last time it was on sale, and it plays with no problems on my PS3. Region codes should not be a problem.

[kmchow]

TV no, DVD player yes. Most DVD players are multi region, you just need to use the unlock code you can find online or in your players manual.
There's region coding (which you can sometimes unlock yourself), but also PAL formats (which you can't unlock). Of course, there are DVD players that are multi region and format.

This one is regulary $100, but has been on sales these past several weeks for $70 in limited quantities.
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=38194&vpn=6000KR&manufacture=RJ%20Technology

[kmchow]

Band of Brothers seems like a pretty hot deal, came out to £26.06 total when I placed my order:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Band-Brothers-HBO-Complete-Blu-ray/dp/B001DEAAIY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1254031146&sr=1-1

From what I've read from various websites, it's region free.
Yes, BoB is region free. That's where I got my copy from! Good ol Amazon.co.uk

[Dan325ci]

Cool, thanks. Taken and Sunshine were two I'd been meaning to buy for a while, so the BOGO worked great for me.

Also picked up the Matrix trilogy, since I amazingly do not own it even on DVD.
total damage about $70, or $14 per movie.


$70 for the Matrix trilogy ...thats a horrible deal. Isnt it $40 at Costco now?

[excape]

$70 for the Matrix trilogy ...thats a horrible deal. Isnt it $40 at Costco now?

Well The Matrix trilogy is $30 on amazon, but he also said he bought Taken and Sunshine which is another $30. The rest is probably from shipping.

[mathewsparents]

Steven Seagal 8 Movie Box Set $27 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Steven-Seagal-DVD-Legacy-Disc/dp/B00006L9XA/ref=sr_1_768?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1254023780&sr=1-768)

Since when did Steven Seagal become RFD noteworthy?

[manicdvln]

This is what I got for conversion on my CC for Blue Planet purchase.

AMAZON EU - AMAZON.CO.UK -- 09/26/2009 TEMP $43.36

Very good price, will never find at this price anywhere in Canada.

[grappos13]

This is what I got for conversion on my CC for Blue Planet purchase.

AMAZON EU - AMAZON.CO.UK -- 09/26/2009 TEMP $43.36

Very good price, will never find at this price anywhere in Canada.

dont say never...

didnt FS or BB have planet earth AND earth the biography for 39.99 in like may or june? i remember i did an instore pickup for a store that was 30 min away but i didnt end up going to pick up.. but im sure if u look back ull find that was a much better deal...

so never say never! :D

edit: just checked.. it was 37.99 for the one u got AND another earth bio :P... too bad it was only like a 2 day sale and it was in april :o

[Tornado F2]

Amazon.co.uk has a lot of great sales going on for the fall that just started.

Links to the sales and notables below.

You rarely get dinged from them for customs, as they ship to DHL in Toronto who then ships it to you xpress post. (Most of the time)


I see the letters DHL and have to add a BIG WARNING here guys.

I ordered a couple of soccer shirts from the UK about 2 years ago, shipped via Royal Mail, as the DHL fee was excessive (4X RM) and previous Mail shipments arrived duty-free. Unfortunately I'd added a couple of cheap calendars to the order which bulked up the shipping envelope a bit. Somebody at Toronto customs (presumably a rival fan) refused admission (for unknown reason) and my order was shipped BACK across the Atlantic. The UK retailer then reshipped my order (at their expense) via DHL, trying to get my order to me ASAP. As it was, it sat in DHL's warehouse over the weekend, so it arrived no quicker than regular Mail anyway. But the real kicker here was that DHL charged not only the shipper their high fees, but also ended up charging me duty (fine) PLUS a similar amount as their processing fee (ripoff). I'm sure my retailer made no money on this transaction, but DHL certainly did. I've sworn off doing business with them ever again. So watch out. Some of you are going to run into DHL's fees, and they'll almost certainly ruin the deal for you. Shame, as I might otherwise have been interested in some of these titles. But if DHL are the only available shipper, that's a deal-killer for me. >:(

[gsrce]

I see the letters DHL and have to add a BIG WARNING here guys.

I ordered a couple of soccer shirts from the UK about 2 years ago, shipped via Royal Mail, as the DHL fee was excessive (4X RM) and previous Mail shipments arrived duty-free. Unfortunately I'd added a couple of cheap calendars to the order which bulked up the shipping envelope a bit. Somebody at Toronto customs (presumably a rival fan) refused admission (for unknown reason) and my order was shipped BACK across the Atlantic. The UK retailer then reshipped my order (at their expense) via DHL, trying to get my order to me ASAP. As it was, it sat in DHL's warehouse over the weekend, so it arrived no quicker than regular Mail anyway. But the real kicker here was that DHL charged not only the shipper their high fees, but also ended up charging me duty (fine) PLUS a similar amount as their processing fee (ripoff). I'm sure my retailer made no money on this transaction, but DHL certainly did. I've sworn off doing business with them ever again. So watch out. Some of you are going to run into DHL's fees, and they'll almost certainly ruin the deal for you. Shame, as I might otherwise have been interested in some of these titles. But if DHL are the only available shipper, that's a deal-killer for me. >:(

As I mentioned in the main post, DHL only works as a middle man, they accept the package and then slap an Xpress Post stick on it for Canada Post to deliver to you.

This is the exact same method Amazon.com uses.

[queens49]

I bought the Band of Brothers Blu-ray set from Amazon.co.uk, and was super surprised when it arrived in 2 days to Toronto. I didn't pay any customs/fees other than the shipping charge stated on Amazon.co.uks website.

[batman713]

I bought the Band of Brothers Blu-ray set from Amazon.co.uk, and was super surprised when it arrived in 2 days to Toronto. I didn't pay any customs/fees other than the shipping charge stated on Amazon.co.uks website.

2 days? That's superfast. I ordered mine on sept 25 and it dispatched the same day. The delivery estimate is oct 12. Can I expect it any earlier?

[gsrce]

2 days? That's superfast. I ordered mine on sept 25 and it dispatched the same day. The delivery estimate is oct 12. Can I expect it any earlier?

Expect it this week.

[PR0BLEMZ]

How much was your total (CAD) for BoB ?

[Tornado F2]

As I mentioned in the main post, DHL only works as a middle man, they accept the package and then slap an Xpress Post stick on it for Canada Post to deliver to you.

This is the exact same method Amazon.com uses.

So Amazon.uk are the ones on the hook for all duties? That would definitely make a difference.

But my warning about DHL still stands. Avoid dealing with them (or most other couriers) directly if you can.

[gsrce]

So Amazon.uk are the ones on the hook for all duties? That would definitely make a difference.

But my warning about DHL still stands. Avoid dealing with them (or most other couriers) directly if you can.

Yeah, they pay all taxes and duties for the most part. I haven't had any additional charges from them in years. (Before they used DHL as their middleman)

My haul this time btw:

1 of: T.J.Hooker - Series 1 And 2 [DVD]
1 of: MTV: Beavis & Butt-head Collectors Edition [DVD]
1 of: Pirates Of The Caribbean Trilogy [DVD] [2003]
1 of: The Karate Kid/The Karate Kid Part 2/The Karate Kid Part 3 (Steelbook) [DVD] [1984]
1 of: Rambo - The Complete Collection (1-4 Box Set) [DVD] [1982]
1 of: Valkyrie [Blu-ray] [2008] (BOGO)
1 of: The Mummy 1, 2 & 3 Steelbook Box Set [DVD] [1998]
1 of: Pink Panther 2 [Blu-ray] [2008] (BOGO)
1 of: The Planet of the Apes Collection (6 Disk Box Set) [1968] [DVD]
1 of: Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film For Theaters [2007] [DVD]


Total cost $195 U.S. shipped.

[Dan325ci]

Well The Matrix trilogy is $30 on amazon, but he also said he bought Taken and Sunshine which is another $30. The rest is probably from shipping.

Yeah sorry i just saw that, drunk from last night and jumped the gun on my reply... lol.

Anyways, i tried adding a couple things to my cart and after the exchange rate and shipping charges, the savings i get compared to buying it at a future SIG electronics or bestbuy/FS sale was negligible. The category i was looking at was the "Buy 1 Get 1 Free". The Matrix Trilogy is also not the Ultimate Edition from what i can tell so i would still rather get it at Costco for $40.

The DVD deals are really good though, if you're still into that kind of thing. I personally will never buy a DVD in my life again :)

[torseller07]

My Planet Earth Blu-ray shipped. That's pretty fast. :)

[gsrce]

Yeah sorry i just saw that, drunk from last night and jumped the gun on my reply... lol.

Anyways, i tried adding a couple things to my cart and after the exchange rate and shipping charges, the savings i get compared to buying it at a future SIG electronics or bestbuy/FS sale was negligible. The category i was looking at was the "Buy 1 Get 1 Free". The Matrix Trilogy is also not the Ultimate Edition from what i can tell so i would still rather get it at Costco for $40.

The DVD deals are really good though, if you're still into that kind of thing. I personally will never buy a DVD in my life again :)

I'm only buying up ultra cheap DVD's now, stuff I don't care about buying on Blu, or stuff I know will never be released on Blu.

[Calmuser]

hmm some decent deals. But since whenever I order from amazon.co.uk i'm 99% guaranteed to get hit with customs, taxes and stuff and sometimes duty.

sometimes it may slip though, but amazon.co.uk is one of the shops that practically guarantees I get hit with charges, unlike some others where I rarely get hit.

[zod]

Matrix trilogy is just over 20 pounds after shipping. Using a rough exchange rate of 1.80, that'd be around 36ish dollars. Not bad.. but the ultimate set as costco is close to that in price (too bad I don't have a costco membership).

I'm assuming if they're that cheap at costco it'll be just a cheap somewhere else in the near future.

[gsrce]

hmm some decent deals. But since whenever I order from amazon.co.uk i'm 99% guaranteed to get hit with customs, taxes and stuff and sometimes duty.

sometimes it may slip though, but amazon.co.uk is one of the shops that practically guarantees I get hit with charges, unlike some others where I rarely get hit.

Always YMMV for anything coming from outside of Canada =)

Small orders should be fine.

[Calmuser]

Always YMMV for anything coming from outside of Canada =)

Small orders should be fine.

Yep I know, just saying for me when I place an order at amazon.co.uk and a few other online stores they are almost a guarantee that I get hit customs charges, whereas a few other sites, I hardly ever get hit.

Not saying it will happen with everyone, just in my experience with this store.

[a in yul]

Matrix trilogy is just over 20 pounds after shipping. Using a rough exchange rate of 1.80, that'd be around 36ish dollars. Not bad.. but the ultimate set as costco is close to that in price (too bad I don't have a costco membership).

I'm assuming if they're that cheap at costco it'll be just a cheap somewhere else in the near future.

u can order most things on costco.ca without a membership; sometimes they charge 5% more depending on the item..., u can pay by CC too online..!!

[zod]

u can order most things on costco.ca without a membership; sometimes they charge 5% more depending on the item..., u can pay by CC too online..!!

they don't have it on the website.. the website selection is generally different than the in store selection :(

[Spearmint701]

Yep I know, just saying for me when I place an order at amazon.co.uk and a few other online stores they are almost a guarantee that I get hit customs charges, whereas a few other sites, I hardly ever get hit.

Not saying it will happen with everyone, just in my experience with this store.

Agreed. Last 2 times i've ordered from amazon.co.uk, i've gotten hit with customs charges.

[Devram]

Is Matrix Blu-ray works here in CANADA?

As what it says it is region free does any tried it? but it says it is PAL....

I'm confused anyone order this SH*t and does it work here on our Blu-ray...... Amazon is misleading in their info.....

Pls repl to me asap.... I really need your help guys it would be best to pm me here..... Pls help

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Matrix-Reloaded-Revolutions-Blu-ray/dp/B001CEE1YE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1254288535&sr=8-2

CLICK HERE (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Matrix-Reloaded-Revolutions-Blu-ray/dp/B001CEE1YE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1254288535&sr=8-2)

[wildlele]

Is Matrix Blu-ray works here in CANADA?

As what it says it is region free does any tried it? but it says it is PAL....

I'm confused anyone order this SH*t and does it work here on our Blu-ray...... Amazon is misleading in their info.....

Pls repl to me asap.... I really need your help guys it would be best to pm me here..... Pls help

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Matrix-Reloaded-Revolutions-Blu-ray/dp/B001CEE1YE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1254288535&sr=8-2

CLICK HERE (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Matrix-Reloaded-Revolutions-Blu-ray/dp/B001CEE1YE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1254288535&sr=8-2)

Why don't you just google it.

[Devram]

Why don't you just google it.

LOL I google it already..... just wanna ask second OP

[ganiba]

Is Matrix Blu-ray works here in CANADA?

As what it says it is region free does any tried it? but it says it is PAL....

I'm confused anyone order this SH*t and does it work here on our Blu-ray...... Amazon is misleading in their info.....

Pls repl to me asap.... I really need your help guys it would be best to pm me here..... Pls help

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Matrix-Reloaded-Revolutions-Blu-ray/dp/B001CEE1YE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1254288535&sr=8-2

CLICK HERE (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Matrix-Reloaded-Revolutions-Blu-ray/dp/B001CEE1YE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1254288535&sr=8-2)

http://forums.highdefdigest.com/blu-ray-imports-subforum/77295-matrix-trilogy-amazon-co-uk-region-free.html
yes it works perfectly. I have bought the same one from AMZ UK long time back.

[gsrce]

Just an update...

This will be out later this month, and is an amazing deal =D

Doctor Who Box Set (Seasons 1-4) $100ish after VAT discount (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Doctor-Who-1-4-Complete-DVD/dp/B002KSA41U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1254445252&sr=1-1)

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51ImB-VR7JL._SL500_AA240_.jpghttp://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31qZ8AEmfeL._AA240_.jpg

[ganiba]

Just an update...

This will be out later this month, and is an amazing deal =D
Doctor Who Box Set (Seasons 1-4) $100ish after VAT discount

Which's VAT discount?

[thegov]

As I mentioned in the main post, DHL only works as a middle man, they accept the package and then slap an Xpress Post stick on it for Canada Post to deliver to you.

This is the exact same method Amazon.com uses.

FYI: The last few items I've had from amazon.co.uk (and their marketplace sellers -- check them out as they're often cheaper as the postage is the same) have all been sent individually via Royal Mail 7-10 days delivery. As I ordered 1 DVD per shipment & the prices were less than $20 -- not problems at all with duties. (no dhl involvement)

Are they not just for expedited shipping???

[ganiba]

I've ordered in 30 september, y package was sent with "UPS Express SAVER".
Total price in CND (Credit card): $92.79
My package is expected to arrive next Monday (5/10/2009).
I've just called UPS and theu told me that i'll have to pay:
$8.47.
So, it is 9% charges.

By the way, i'm still expecting for a second one from amazon.co.uk too, and this time they send it with "Royal mail" and will take much more time to arrive.

EDIT:
I've just received the second package from Royal mail, no fees or taxes :). So, for a total payment of $170 i've had $10 in taxes.

[wixzard]

By the way, last time i ordered from amazon.co.uk everything got flagged at the customs, might consider that as a possible addtional cost.

[poisonmonkey]

By the way, last time i ordered from amazon.co.uk everything got flagged at the customs, might consider that as a possible addtional cost.

I just picked up my copy of BOB, I got hit with a $9.73 customs charge.

[gsrce]

I just had them ship one of my orders via UPS as well, and I've contacted them and told them it will be refused. They said they will issue a full refund once they receive the product back including shipping costs.

This is the first time they've done this to me, kind of disappointing =(

[batman713]

I just picked up my copy of BOB, I got hit with a $9.73 customs charge.

Just received my copy yesterday and got a ~$7 customs charge :(

[Fimo]

Just received my copy yesterday and got a ~$7 customs charge :(

I ordered Band of Brothers and Planet Earth on Tuesday, arrived Friday via Royal Mail and then Canada Post, no customs charges, I chose standard shipping at check out, I think shipping via UPS will definitely ding you for customs.

[torseller07]

Strange I still haven't received my Planet Earth. I ordered on Sept. 27th and they shipped it by Deutsche Post DHL (I picked standard mailing option).

[ganiba]

I ordered Band of Brothers and Planet Earth on Tuesday, arrived Friday via Royal Mail and then Canada Post, no customs charges, I chose standard shipping at check out, I think shipping via UPS will definitely ding you for customs.

Even if you chose the standard shipping, they can use UPS or DHL, no one knows which one will be.
I selected Standard shipping, and for one package (half of my order) they use UPS and the second package they use Royal air mail.

[gsrce]

Even if you chose the standard shipping, they can use UPS or DHL, no one knows which one will be.
I selected Standard shipping, and for one package (half of my order) they use UPS and the second package they use Royal air mail.

It's odd though, as they never used to do this for international orders.

[torseller07]

I got my Planet Earth today and got hit by customs. Total $9.86.

[manicdvln]

You screwed us OP! I got hit by customs as well.

So Plant Earth total cost is now: 53$ It makes this deal go down from Hot to warm.

[caribou_28]

ordered Sept 24, shipped Sept 25 ("dispatched") via DHL, arrived Oct 5
Total amount - £24.80 total ~ CAD$45

Love the set!

[ganiba]

You screwed us OP! I got hit by customs as well.

So Plant Earth total cost is now: 53$ It makes this deal go down from Hot to warm.

Thanks OP for this great deal.
I hope everyone understands that what they paid for "customs" are only Taxes, or even less than that.
No one paid the "real" charges including UPS fees and Duties which are the major problem with UPS. If you only pay for taxes, what's the problem then? it's like you paid the same here.

Amazon.co.uk used for my packege not a UPS standard service, they used "UPS Saver" (2 days shipping). This is the most expensive and fastest service and let you avoid Duties and UPS fees.

So, please can you stop complaining about taxes.

Thanks again for your understanding.

[gsrce]

I actually accepted my UPS package from them, it was only $15 in taxes total, not that bad considering the order was for over $200 in items.

btw, I did say ymmv in the main post, so don't complain =p

[torseller07]

Thanks OP for this great deal.
I hope everyone understands that what they paid for "customs" are only Taxes, or even less than that.
No one paid the "real" charges including UPS fees and Duties which are the major problem with UPS. If you only pay for taxes, what's the problem then? it's like you paid the same here.

In my case, mine was shipped by DHL. I got hit by taxes (13%) and Canada Post "handling fees" ($5).

You can appeal for the taxes (I did it before). The handling fees are non-refundable because the "handling" already took place regardless.

[fiasco]

found the Planet Earth blu-ray I ordered sitting in my mailbox last week, no taxes or handling fees

guess I got lucky

thx OP

[uklamen]

I have ordered Band of Brothers and Planet Earth from them, both came via Canada Post and no custom charges. Definitely seems like a luck of the draw. Crappy... Ah well, risk reward right?

[batman713]

I have ordered Band of Brothers and Planet Earth from them, both came via Canada Post and no custom charges. Definitely seems like a luck of the draw. Crappy... Ah well, risk reward right?

Lucky you. I got hit with customs but in the end I still got the cheapest price possible so that's a win in my books. :D

[napoleon1769]

Does the full set of Frasier come in Bluray? And where's the cheapest place I could get it?

[sleepyguy]

Nice, BoB is $70 for the BR version on fs.ca

Glad to know it will play here. Just ordered it for around $36 CAN$ thx! -sg

[shiny]

Ordered Planet Earth and Matrix set from Amazon.co.uk. The total is 42.27 Euros(66.77 CAN). I hope I won't get hit with Custom charge:)

[thegov]

Ordered Planet Earth and Matrix set from Amazon.co.uk. The total is 42.27 Euros(66.77 CAN). I hope I won't get hit with Custom charge:)

Why did you pay in Euros -- doing a double conversion GBP - EUR - CAD doesn't usually work in your benefit -- but if you placed the order today that price looks drastically better than current GBP - CAD. 42.77GBP would be what I would expect......
(I'm assuming BR -- maybe these were DVD??? )

Regardless...
Remember to check out the Amazon marketplace sellers. In Canada we usually skip them because of the the excessive shipping charge vs free shipping. In this case -- for one set -- the shipping is exactly the same 3.08GBP. I've used several (don't use the sold 10, 50% satisfaction type obviously) and had them arrive at exactly the same time as the regular amazon shipment. The differences in price can be 20% and are more likely with DVD boxsets.

Here's the other catch with Amazon regarding VAT.
If you find an item that says:
Dispatched and sold by amazon.co.uk
Your price will very likely be reduced by 15% (VAT) at check out when shipping to Canada

If you find an item that says something like:
Items for dispatch to UK sold by Amazon's Preferred Merchant
Your item has very probably already had the VAT removed so no more discount.

I've never seen a marketplace price change (though not impossible if offshore)

e.g. Matrix Set BR
sold by amazon's preferred merchant
Amazon Stated Price 16.98GBP
Amazon Final Price 16.98GBP
Amazon Marketplace 15.97GBP

Planet Earth BR
sold by amazon.co.uk
Amazon Stated Price 24.98GBP
Amazon Final Price 21.72GBP
Amazon Marketplace 22.00GBP


Amazon theoretically charges 3.08GBP shipping for the first set and 0.99GBP for each additional set. (Though they can get snippy about the big box sets) Marketplace charges 3.08GBP per set. So you have to balance out the savings vs. shipping.

Marketplace is much more likely to ship via the mail route. The physically smaller your shipment with Amazon is, the more likely that standard shipping will be also via mail. The smaller value your shipment is, particularly if under or around $20, the less likely to get hit by Customs. Splitting may be more cost effective in certain cases.