DDD 20% biannual sale - Nov 07 edition

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 09 Nov 2006, 13:15

With the Deepdiscountdvd 20% sale nearly upon I thought I'd start this thread. Brad feel free to edit this initial post when necessary. It'll most probably start on the 10th.

Keep your eyes peeled on this thread for the latest updates.

Codes from past sales that may worked:-
DVDTALK
USATODAY
NYTIMES
SUPERSALE
DVDPRICESEARCH
SUMMERSALE
YAHOO
ESPN
LATIMES
XM
SOUTHSIDE
WGN

DO NOT TRY USING THEM UNTIL THE SALE HAS BEEN FORMALLY ANNOUNCED - EACH ONE ONLY WORKS ONCE PER PERSON.

saltysam wrote:Apparently it's started now, the code is SUPERSALE.

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 09 Nov 2006, 17:18

Yup I will be getting lots

Prioson Break and maybe some CSI seasons

last time i spent about 200 quid

BiscLimpkit · Post by **BiscLimpkit** » 09 Nov 2006, 19:52

Has anyone from the UK had any trouble with deepdiscountdvd before?

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 09 Nov 2006, 20:04

Only probs I have ever heard was a few delays with postmen

some people just like them too quickly I guess, I can wait for some titles

its ussually the post peoples fault as hell once they are posted its out of ddds hands

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 09 Nov 2006, 20:10

Does the free shipping apply to the UK?

BiscLimpkit · Post by **BiscLimpkit** » 09 Nov 2006, 20:14

International Shipments

We ship via "USPS Destination Post Office," which means that the USPS picks up from our warehouse and distributes packages throughout the world to the Post Office in your country for delivery to you. Please be aware that due to shipping restrictions or lack of delivery services to certain countries, United Parcel Service Worldwide Express,www.ups.com, may be used and applicable fees or charges may apply.

Any customs, taxes, import duties, or any other applicable charges are your responsibility and are collected once the package reaches your country. We have no jurisdiction over these expenses and cannot determine what they may be. Customs polices vary widely from country to country; please contact your local customs office for further information.

A street address is required for all international shipments. Delivery to P.O. Boxes is available.

Please refer to the table below:

Order Total 10 - 20 Business Days
$0 - $25: $5.95
$25.01 - $50.00: $8.95
$50.01 - $100.00: $12.95
$100.01 - $249: $16.95
Over $249: $39.95

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 09 Nov 2006, 20:17

Thanks Bisc. Rates seem reasonable.

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 09 Nov 2006, 23:45

Apparently it's started now,the code is SUPERSALE .Not that it matters to me,DDD banned me using their services a couple of years back

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 10 Nov 2006, 00:15

I've used them once and had not problems. Excluding their sales I find DVDP cheaper though.

grim_tales wrote:Does the free shipping apply to the UK?

Why did you ask again when I told you only 30 minutes or so earlier it's USA only???

saltysam wrote:DDD banned me using their services a couple of years back

You were banned, why?

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 10 Nov 2006, 00:47

Thanks Eva for that link the first post of it is a massive FAQ.

So it's definitely started and we should get looking + comparing?

I never knew they priced matched. I don't see the point mind you if they don't include the voucher too, you may as well order from the other company.

Unless you don't care about customs you could conceivably spend £221 in the sale (£17 x 13 vouchers)

. I doubt I'll spend more than £17 myself, just 2-3 DVDs (or up to £17).

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 10 Nov 2006, 10:25

Sorry Brad.

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 10 Nov 2006, 12:05

I has an order go missing,contacted them and after a lot of hassle they refused to reship,instead refunded me and put my address on their shipping blacklist

i've tried them as a test since,they took my order but never shipped it

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 10 Nov 2006, 16:05

Prison Break cost me 20 quid in the end

BARGAIN!

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 10 Nov 2006, 17:07

I guess it is good value if you want to order a boxset/sets but pointless if you go for cheap items.

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 10 Nov 2006, 17:25

Well again thats not so at all

order a large amlount of cheap ones and keep the value iunder 18 quid, I saved loads last time like that with sale items.

So far I have spent over 100 quid in this sale

hope I dont spend too much more.

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 10 Nov 2006, 18:47

In other words under $40 of items then.

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 10 Nov 2006, 19:17

Well only if YOU get stung by customs, many people never get customs bills (Lukcy Sods!), but I am in the minority and every parcel I order, gets caught by customs, even some which are under the price! but you cannot argue with Royal Mail as they are Scumlords from hell. I wish I was like some people who can order 200 quids worth of stuff in one go and not get caught

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 10 Nov 2006, 19:41

I hear you.

We always get stung by customs too.
:shock:

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 10 Nov 2006, 19:54

I bet most get stung. I've been lucky (like most people) but most of the time get stung.

I can't say if I would or not any more as I never risk it.

saltysam wrote:I has an order go missing,contacted them and after a lot of hassle they refused to reship,instead refunded me and put my address on their shipping blacklist i've tried them as a test since,they took my order but never shipped it

Did you get your money back?

romerojpg wrote:Well again thats not so at all order a large amlount of cheap ones and keep the value iunder 18 quid, I saved loads last time like that with sale items.

Not in my experiance. It's either:

* Cheaper at DVD Pacific
* About £1/£1.50 cheaper - Woopy doo £1/£1.50 cheaper.

I want to save £2-3 + to rush out and spend more on DVDs I wasn't going to buy otherwise (i.e - now).

For example:

Simpsons S6 is $33.99 at DVDP and $30.58 at DDD. Only $3.41 difference. £1.78 difference, woopy doo. That's Surface Mail at DVDP. If the postage was reasonable then fine but it's not. I reckon you have to spent LOADS in one order to make it worthwhile.

$27.54 + $6.54 comes to $33.99
$29.97 + $8.95 comes to $38.22, now minus 20% from this and you get $30.58.

Checking against others roughly the same applies. It did during the last sale too. I'm not interested in spending more than about £30 (tops) as I have more important things to spend money on (like food/bills).

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 11 Nov 2006, 00:12

Any (non-TV Show) bargains? Preferably under £10 ones?

I've just looked through 12 DVDs I'm interested in at:

CD WOW
DVD Pacific
DDD + 20% discount

And at best some are £1/£1.50 cheaper, some are more expensive still.

The Madman sale that was a proper sale (DVDs 3 times cheaper than normal), the recent CD WOW sale where DVDs are £3.99 a pop is a proper sale. This is just an excuse to sell DVDs at reasonable pricing twice a year.

It's clear minus this 20% sale time DDD are more expensive, to the UK anyway.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 11 Nov 2006, 00:33

I've managed to find two good deals:

1. Ingmar Bergman's Fanny & Alexander - 5 Disc CC:

DVD Pacific: £25
DDD: £22 but crucially minus postage £17

It's likely from DVD Pacific customs will sting this too.

2. Planet of the Apes: Legacy Box Set:

DVD Pacific: £22
DDD: £19 but crucially minus postage £15.50

It's likely from DVD Pacific customs will sting this too.

Does anyone have the Legacy or Ultimate R1 Planet of the Apes box set?

I want to know if the New Remastered R1 DVDs look really any better compared against the UK R2 box set versions? The UK R2 were already anamorphic so they're not Remastered but for R1 they got new prints (plus DD5.1 and the longer cut for the last film).

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 11 Nov 2006, 09:20

is it just me or are their prices not much cop

even with the 20% off the savings are negligible on most items i've looked at compared to pacific.

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 11 Nov 2006, 11:22

WHAHAHA! I have no customs charges. BTW sale ends 18/11.

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 11 Nov 2006, 14:19

Saviing 1 or 2 pound is great, if you have to much cash to care about a few pound thats good for you. I want to save all I can, not throw cash away.

I bought a 50 dvd box set

fingers crossed all the dvds are in perfect shape! for 50 quid its a bloody bargain! even with customs.

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 11 Nov 2006, 14:32

What films were in it?!