Costco has two no catch, no restructions, no expiry, AMC movie tickets for $15.99. Regular tickets cost $10.50 each. This offer is at stores only so YMMV (not online). I got mine at my Costco in Clifton NJ, dunno if its at all locations. No Catch No Restrictions No Expiry I guess you can purchase any # of ticks......
As always, the value of these deals may vary depending on market. Tickets around me are $8.50, so you save a dollar, but you also have to stand in line to buy the tickets at Costco and stand in line again at the theater instead of being able to use the self service terminals and skip the line.
Also, these tickets will not work on 3D and IMAX showings as they're more expensive.
We usually pay $5 for AMC tickets online (even saw Star Trek on opening night at $5 apiece), but if these work for 3d movies it might be worth it. Those are much more expensive.
SuperMxyz said: We usually pay $5 for AMC tickets online (even saw Star Trek on opening night at $5 apiece), but if these work for 3d movies it might be worth it. Those are much more expensive. Care to share?
cllamont
Senior Member
posted: Jun. 29, 2009 @ 10:34a
BillLumberg said: SuperMxyz said: We usually pay $5 for AMC tickets online (even saw Star Trek on opening night at $5 apiece), but if these work for 3d movies it might be worth it. Those are much more expensive. Care to share?
Even the crappiest small towns dont have $5 movie tickets on first run movies.
bpydimer
Senior Member
posted: Jun. 29, 2009 @ 10:40a
my local cinemark theater charges $6 for first matinee showtime on any movies, any day.
Our Costco has $15 thing that's 2 tickets at Cinemark theaters and I get them all the time. In this area, movies are at least $10.50 so it's a pretty good savings. At least for the cinemark one, it specifically says it can't be used for IMAX or Digital 3D. When I tried to use it for a 3D film anyway, they told me I can but I had to pay the difference (which was $3).
cllamont said: BillLumberg said: SuperMxyz said: We usually pay $5 for AMC tickets online (even saw Star Trek on opening night at $5 apiece), but if these work for 3d movies it might be worth it. Those are much more expensive. Care to share?
Even the crappiest small towns dont have $5 movie tickets on first run movies.
We have a "fair" theater that gets first-run (release night) movies and has matinee tickets for $4.50, and two mega sized sodas and a popcorn are $10.50. One Wednesday it's free popcorn day...or was it Tuesdays...not that I ever make it there in the middle of the week.
Then there's the REAL theater that runs $9.50 and up ($8.50 matinee) with the huge screen, stadium seating, and more expensive popcorn bundles.
Yes, movies are crazy expensive. It doesn't take long to build your own home theater if you would alternatively be hitting the big screens.
mikeyboy
Member
posted: Jun. 29, 2009 @ 12:19p
Costcos in SoCal area have both AMC and Regal tickets (I think Regal are a dollar cheaper). It's a great deal here since all movies cost at least $10+ normally, a buck cheaper for students, and maybe it would be face value for a matinee. For the last few months, I never go get a movie ticket at the theater. IMAX and 3D movies generally require a surcharge of the difference. But the good thing is they don't expire, and are good even for big opening night movies, so as long as these theaters stay in business, they can still be worth a movie even when they bump up ticket prices some more.
Guido39
Member
posted: Jun. 29, 2009 @ 1:17p
$10.50 for a movie?! And I thought $8.50 was a rip around here. Luckily my work sells the $8.50 tickets for $6 each. Just can't go to good movies the first week as they have restrictions.
cllamont said: BillLumberg said: SuperMxyz said: We usually pay $5 for AMC tickets online (even saw Star Trek on opening night at $5 apiece), but if these work for 3d movies it might be worth it. Those are much more expensive. Care to share?
Even the crappiest small towns dont have $5 movie tickets on first run movies.
au contraire mon frere... let me introduce you to College Station, TX home of Texas A&M University Cinemark and Premiere Cinema theaters both with $4/$4.50 all movies all day every day with any student ID, about a dollar more without, paying upwards $10 to see a movie is a joke
AMCs in my area are $4.25 for weekday shows, $8.50 for friday nights and all day sat/sun, extra $4 for imax.
psteng19
Member
posted: Jun. 29, 2009 @ 3:05p
ProppaT said: As always, the value of these deals may vary depending on market. Tickets around me are $8.50, so you save a dollar, but you also have to stand in line to buy the tickets at Costco and stand in line again at the theater instead of being able to use the self service terminals and skip the line.
Also, these tickets will not work on 3D and IMAX showings as they're more expensive.
You can use these tickets for 3D, you just have to pay the difference at the counter.
ZagsElite said: cllamont said: BillLumberg said: SuperMxyz said: We usually pay $5 for AMC tickets online (even saw Star Trek on opening night at $5 apiece), but if these work for 3d movies it might be worth it. Those are much more expensive. Care to share?
Even the crappiest small towns dont have $5 movie tickets on first run movies.
au contraire mon frere... let me introduce you to College Station, TX home of Texas A&M University Cinemark and Premiere Cinema theaters both with $4/$4.50 all movies all day every day with any student ID, about a dollar more without, paying upwards $10 to see a movie is a joke Paying $10+ for a movie does seem like a joke... but when that's the only option in your region (aside from waiting 6 months for the DVD release) what are you going to do? These Costco tickets saves me $2-3 every time.
BillLumberg said: SuperMxyz said: We usually pay $5 for AMC tickets online (even saw Star Trek on opening night at $5 apiece), but if these work for 3d movies it might be worth it. Those are much more expensive. Care to share?
movietickets.com and Fandango and the like, here's a random example:
That's why I only go to the $1.00 theatre. Sure, the movies are older and about to be out on DVD (if not already) but hey, I can't afford the high-priced tickets. I also eat at home beforehand so I'm not nearly as tempted to buy the $100.00 popcorn & drink (only a slight exaggeration)
JsL
Member
posted: Jun. 29, 2009 @ 5:17p
outlawnyc said: $12.50 in manhattan -- some places $13 +
Wow, I thought $10.50 was bad.
At your prices, might as well get 13 $1 bills and enjoy a live show at the gentleman's club. j/k
cllamont said: BillLumberg said: SuperMxyz said: We usually pay $5 for AMC tickets online (even saw Star Trek on opening night at $5 apiece), but if these work for 3d movies it might be worth it. Those are much more expensive. Care to share?
Even the crappiest small towns dont have $5 movie tickets on first run movies.
Costco had a AMC deal a couple months ago where they threw in a large drink coupon when you buy the 2 ticket-combo. Would be nice to see this in the future =)
Also AMC moviewatcher card allows you to earn points even when you redeem those costco movie certs. And, as another poster indicated, moviewatcher cardholders receive free popcorn on Wednesdays.
SuperMxyz said: We usually pay $5 for AMC tickets online (even saw Star Trek on opening night at $5 apiece), but if these work for 3d movies it might be worth it. Those are much more expensive.
Cost of moving to Missouri negates the cheap movie price. At $12 a pop for me this deal is almost (notice I said almost) 2 for 1. If you have an actual deal that makes AMC tickets $5 please share, happening to live in an area with low COL is not a hot deal.
Night51501 said: our iMAX in Iowa is $15.50! if they have this special nationwide I'm sure the prices are adjusted accordingly.
Are you in Des Moines? Wynnsong in Johnston is 6 bucks all day on Tuesday. Plus dollar popcorn and dollar drinks. We'll be heading there tomorrow night. Not that I already didn't spend 20 bucks to see Transformers 2 (Nachos & pop too)....but will be going back again at the cheaper rate!
Rhinoboy said: SuperMxyz said: We usually pay $5 for AMC tickets online (even saw Star Trek on opening night at $5 apiece), but if these work for 3d movies it might be worth it. Those are much more expensive.
Cost of moving to Missouri negates the cheap movie price. At $12 a pop for me this deal is almost (notice I said almost) 2 for 1. If you have an actual deal that makes AMC tickets $5 please share, happening to live in an area with low COL is not a hot deal. First show of the day at AMC is $5 or $6, even in LA. Hit their online ticketing to see what you can get in your area.
we have $5 maintee over in Atlanta at the .. I think it's called Fork and Screen now. (AMC) pretty sweet. you can order dinner and they'll bring it to you. Food prices aren't outrageous either. Quite frankly soon as I return from Canada I'll be heading over there.
gerz85
New Member
posted: Jul. 1, 2009 @ 12:33a
serge77 said: Not sure why OP is getting red, this is a good deal in the big cities. Sometimes Costco sweetens the pot by throwing in free Large Soda or Popcorn.
speedy777 said: Can the ticket be use at IMAX theater? Yes, but with a surcharge. You have to pay the difference in ticket price. That's been covered a few times already in this short thread. Try reading next time.
Just saw Transformers 2 at a matinee this last weekend for $3.50 a ticket at Starplex. I'm never going to an evening showing again. Most places around here range from $7 - $9.50 for prime time shows.
You think NYC is expensive? I just got back from Tokyo, it's $18/ticket there. Now that's expensive!
PoohBah
Member
posted: Jul. 9, 2009 @ 11:39a
You can often find the "AMC Gold" tickets on eBay for this price or less. There's also no sales tax in many eBay transactions, and you can use Bing CashBack for 8%+ off. I've still got a stack of these tickets that I picked up during the 35% off MS/Bing CashBack.
salesRus
New Member
posted: Jul. 20, 2009 @ 12:58a
do you know if movie tickets expire?? I have a few I haven't used for last two years due to having kids..
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