Got a hankering to buy Planet Earth on Blu Ray without having to hear Sigourney Weaver's voice and found this from some random (to me) site who jacked it from SD (so I guess credit goes to SD). So it's the UK version of the BBC version which means it's (as far as I've read) 5 disks instead of the U.S. version's 4 so there's more content but I don't know what. Either way, it's the best price I've been able to find on the BBC (not Discovery Channel) version of this.
It's £25.23 shipped so I guess that comes out to somewhere between $35 and $40 depending on the exchange rate and whatever charges you may have to incur from your cc.
Update: my total came out to $38.92. Correction, $37.62...maybe more if the pending charges are related to this...
Some more info I had from the forum I found the deal on prior to buying and posting but didn't include: 1. The box says 1080i for legal reasons because some of the bonus material is 1080i but the substantive stuff is 1080p. 2. People in the states who ordered have received it and report that it works beautifully. One of them owns a 40gb PS3 which I assume was the weapon of choice. 3. They're receiving it about 10 calendar days after ordering. 4. Will arrive via USPS. 5. I recall seeing one person say one of his disks was loose in the box when it arrived but was unscratched. Most [common] damage I saw was creases in the box probably from shipping. 6. Differences in versions: BBC UK version: Attenborough Narrages, no cut footage, 5th disk with "Natural World" bonus BBC US version: same as BBC UK without the bonus disk Discovery US version: Sigourney Weaver narrates, 10 min cut from each original episode (for commercial time), has 5th bonus disk with "The Future." Also, I'm not as sure about this, the encoding actually IS 1080i. Based on a review I read, the picture quality is a little inferior to the BBC versions, but I assume that's only if you're REAL nit picky
"Region: All Regions" I didn't know they officially made all region Blu-Ray films. I'm hoping that information is correct since European blu-ray region is B, while US is A.
So I guess be careful in case it is a misprint and you end up with the BBC set you can't watch. Wonder what the return policy would be for international shipping.
vgachi57 said: "Region: All Regions" I didn't know they officially made all region Blu-Ray films. I'm hoping that information is correct since European blu-ray region is B, while US is A.
So I guess be careful in case it is a misprint and you end up with the BBC set you can't watch. Wonder what the return policy would be for international shipping.
Straight from your Wiki link:
"As of late 2008, almost 70% of all released discs were region-free"
The US release of the BBC's version is region-free according to Amazon.com, Im betting this will be too. Im not worried about this being a misprint, and even if it is...its Amazon. They will make things right.
claymoh
Broke Member
posted: Dec. 30, 2008 @ 12:41a
I think it is okay, the specs say all regions. Look at the BBC version of the Matrix trilogy on the same site, that is "not" okay and is region 2 and PAL.
gooji18x
New Member
posted: Dec. 30, 2008 @ 12:49a
thank you, in for one roughly $36 shipped
Pandi2005
Member
posted: Dec. 30, 2008 @ 12:49a
Just Ordered One .. Hope it plays in a PS3 Blu Ray Player
Thanks OP. Green for u. VERY NICE DEAL for such wonderful product
mpresiv1
Member
posted: Dec. 30, 2008 @ 12:58a
dang. got in on the weaver one just a couple weeks ago. oh well. i'll just mute and watch the gorgeous picture
also, for all those asking about the differences, it was posted in the other thread. i think there is extra footage that was cut out in the US version to make more time for commercials.
afaik, this version is also 1080p compared to the 1080i of the US version.
hollywoodbri
Member
posted: Dec. 30, 2008 @ 1:05a
In for one! Excellent deal on timeless set! THANKS OP! Roughly $36 shipped.
"As of late 2008, almost 70% of all released discs were region-free"
The US release of the BBC's version is region-free according to Amazon.com, Im betting this will be too. Im not worried about this being a misprint, and even if it is...its Amazon. They will make things right.Oh cool. Sorry about that then. I was not aware of that. I just looked at the little map and remembered how annoying regions were with DVDs.
snobord99 said: 1. The box says 1080i for legal reasons because some of the bonus material is 1080i but the substantive stuff is 1080p. there's actually some material that was shot with standard definition DV and upscaled.. but not that much.
there is a 3 for 2 special on blu rays but I can't seem to get that to work.
(UPDATE) NEVERMIND, apparently planet earth doesn't qualify. But you could get 3 of the qualifying blu rays that are less then 14 euros’ for about $40 bucks if you're interested.
I just got the planet earth, shipped for $35.80. THANK YOU!!!
babyjohn said: there is a 3 for 2 special on blu rays but I can't seem to get that to work.
(UPDATE) NEVERMIND, apparently planet earth doesn't qualify. But you could get 3 of the qualifying blu rays that are less then 14 euros’ for about $40 bucks if you're interested.
I just got the planet earth, shipped for $35.80. THANK YOU!!! Amazon UK uses pounds sterling, not Euros..
luppo said: Now that OP has found this deal on Amazon.co.uk -- Is this the FIRST EVER FW deal found on a foreign website? How many other deals have we missed???
This is not even close to the first UK Amazon deal...
FooBar42
Senior Member
posted: Dec. 30, 2008 @ 2:33a
Very cool deal. Too bad the UK site does not allow me to pay with Amazon gift cards (purchased in US). Green to you OP!
GoDuke said: Thanks OP. Looks like the price has been bumped up a little. It is now £25.47.
I believe that includes the sales tax in UK. When I proceed to checkout, it shows £22.15 .
Got 1 too.... and 3 blu-rays since they have the 3 for 2 blu-ray promotions going on.
Thanks OP!
FooBar42
Senior Member
posted: Dec. 30, 2008 @ 2:51a
My total came to £25.23:
---------------------------------------------------- Item(s) Subtotal: £22.15 Postage & Packing: £3.08 ----- Total Before VAT: £25.23 VAT: £0.00 ----- Total: £25.23 ----- Grand Total: £25.23 ----------------------------------------------------
25.23 GBP = 36.5969 USD BTW, dont forget about the currency exchange fee that credit cards add to your bill. I think it is something like 1 or 2%, can't remember. Still a great deal.
Ross29 said: luppo said: Now that OP has found this deal on Amazon.co.uk -- Is this the FIRST EVER FW deal found on a foreign website? How many other deals have we missed???
This is not even close to the first UK Amazon deal...
I would be interested to know what other hot deals from Amazon UK? thanks
I had to edit my reply because I accidentally bought on DVD instead of blu-ray could you imagine! GBP plus shipping which equaled out to 36.57 shipped USD. Great find, I have a thing for staunchy british accents and I'm sure I will enjoy this on my new blu-ray player. Thanks OP! What a great deal!
SKYravefever said: Like the Blockbuster deal, I bought it even though I don't have a BR player or PS3.
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pharmdogg
Member
posted: Dec. 30, 2008 @ 3:09a
Thanks OP! Just got my copy of the US DC one with SW and her voice kinda annoying. Oh well, it was an Xmas present. Just ordered a new copy of the BBC one thanks to this good deal!
FooBar42
Senior Member
posted: Dec. 30, 2008 @ 3:26a
For those wondering about 1080i on the UK version vs 1080p on the US version, this thread is for you
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