A good deal on DVDs (U.S. only, sorry!)
[ B.O.Y.S.: Boys On Your Screen (The Message Board) ] Written by Sensitive Stephen am 19 Mar 2001 01:16:37:
I got a recent mailing from Columbia House, a popular U.S. mail order club. They had introduced a DVD membership club in the past year, but when I checked it out, it was not that great of a deal. Now they have revised their offer, and it's a good deal more attractive. Plus, they now have many more titles available (over 1300), making it more likely that you can get the films you would be interested to own. Since you can browse their site (see link) without making a commitment, I thought I'd check it out. I was surprised at the titles that would be of potential interest to the people who use this site, so I started compiling a list. After the list is the information on the details of the initial membership offer. To maximize the value, most people join for the membership offer, fulfill the requirements, and then resign. When choosing your "$.49" titles, you get the best value if you select titles that you cannot find cheaply elsewhere (i.e., better to select "Angela's Ashes," which retails for $30, rather than "Meatballs," which retails for $14.95.). You have the option of signing up again and taking the membership deal again and again, provided there are enough films still available that you want to own. Note that any titles listed below might not be available in the future; sometimes they run out and drop a title, as well as adding others, of course. Also, please be assured that I have no connection with Columbia House, and I'm only pointing this out in case anyone else might find it a worthwhile deal.
--Sensitive Stephen
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Titles of Possible Interest:
THE 400 BLOWS (note: not the Criterion Edition)
AIR BUD
ANGELA'S ASHES
APT PUPIL
ARLINGTON ROAD
BIG DADDY
THE BLUE LAGOON
THE CIDER HOUSE RULES
CINEMA PARADISO
THE CLIENT
CRAZY IN ALABAMA
FOREVER YOUNG
GLADIATOR
HAPPINESS
I DREAMED OF AFRICA
THE IRON GIANT
JACK FROST
JOE THE KING
JUMANJI
KIDS
THE LAST PICTURE SHOW
THE LOST BOYS
LOST IN SPACE
MADELINE
MAD MAX BEYOND THUNDERDOME
MAJOR PAYNE
MEATBALLS
MERCURY RISING
THE MOSQUITO COAST
MY DOG SKIP
MY GIRL
NAPOLEON & SAMANTHA
OLIVER!
THE PATRIOT
PIPPI LONGSTOCKING
THE PRINCESS BRIDE
THE ROAD WARRIOR
RUSHMORE
SALEM'S LOT
SEARCHING FOR BOBBY FISCHER
BRAM STOKER'S SHADOWBUILDER
SHANE
SIMON BIRCH
SIGMUND AND THE SEA MONSTERS
THE SIXTH SENSE
SLEEPERS
SLINGBLADE
SMALL SOLDIERS
RAY BRADBURY'S SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES
STAND BY ME SPECIAL EDITION
STAR KID
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
UNCLE BUCK
WELCOME TO THE DOLLHOUSE
WHAT THE DEAF MAN HEARD
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Details of the membership offer:
You get 4 DVDs for 49¢ each
plus $1.99 each shipping and handling
As a Club member, all you need to do is buy 4 more movies in the next 2 years at regular Club prices (currently as low as $19.95 plus shipping and handling). You may cancel anytime thereafter.ADVANCE BONUS OFFER!
Take a 5th movie now for $14.95 (plus $1.99 shipping and handling) and you need only buy 3 more movies instead of 4 in the next 2 years.
As soon as you become a member, you'll be eligible for our generous money-saving Bonus Plan, which enables you to enjoy great savings on the movies you want, right from the start of your membership! Membership also means you're eligible for private Club offerings and special sales!You will receive a free DVD Club magazine about every 4 weeks, as well as some Special Selection mailings. That will give you up to 17 buying opportunites per year! If you want the Director's Selection, do nothing ---it will be sent automatically. If you prefer an alternate selection, more selections or none at all, just mail the response card or visit our web site by the date specified. You will always have at least 10 days to decide. If not, you may return the Director's Selection at our expense and we will credit your account.
Your introductory package is sent on a 10-day trial basis and includes complete details of membership. If you are not completely satisfied, you may return that package at our expense to cancel your membership and we will credit your account.
Offer limited to customers of the contiguous United States and may be withdrawn at any time. Residents of Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, U.S. territories, APO and FPO addresses, please write or e-mail us for a separate offer. (Tax will be added in states where applicable.)
All applications are subject to review. Columbia House reserves the right to request additional information, to reject any application or to cancel any membership.
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