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post #1 of 24
Thread Starter 
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$18.11 shipped to California for me. Shipping was less than $2.

If you haven't used Google Checkout before you can get an additional $10 off bringing the total cost under $10.

UPDATE: Looks like the deal is dead.
post #2 of 24
Thanks!
post #3 of 24
AWESOME. ordered two with free shipping!
thanks!
Chris
post #4 of 24
I hate to be a thread crapper but Buy.com sucks, don't be surprised if you get the SD only version, this type of thing has happened with them many times going back years for me, just recently I ordered the Pat Metheny HD-DVD on their big google sale, I waited 3 months for them to get it back in stock because when I ordered it said in stock, what did I get after 3 months?, a Paul Mccartney SD DVD add to that poor shipping practises and horrid customer service

never again, if they were giving away HD/BD's at 5$ each I wouldn't bite, hopefully other people will have better luck

-Gary
post #5 of 24
Gary,
Stop being such a downer! Go finish working on that SDI mod for the Sony 995 changer so I can get one! :-)
Best,
Chris
PS. I ordered Batman begins SD dvd from buy.com and they shipped me the HD-DVD, so it all balances out....well except for you I guess. :-)
post #6 of 24
I received an extra $10 for it being my first time to use Google Checkout too! $8.39 total! ($3.40 shipping to TX)
post #7 of 24
I just ordered one too! Thanks for the heads up. Will reply when (or if) I receive it.
post #8 of 24
Thread Starter 
I have purchased many things from buy.com and have had a problem in about 5% of the orders however they have all been resolved eventually.

I ordered a 1GB SD card once and they accidentally sent me two of them (the packages were stuck together). I called them and asked them what I should do. They wanted me to ship it back to them at MY EXPENSE. I laughed on the phone and told them thanks but that was the most ridiculous thing I had ever heard.

I wouldn't buy big things from them but small stuff like this is no problem.
post #9 of 24
yep, on my batman hd-dvd screw-up they wanted me to ship it back at my expense and then they would sent me the right one. Kinda never got around to it.
they do screw up occasionally, but I used them for tons of stuff during the holidays $10 off $30 deals. I must have had well over 50-60 orders and all were fine. Now of course, I have jinxed myself....
Best,
Chris
post #10 of 24
Never had a problem with Buy.com.
post #11 of 24
Hey, Binister - Thanks ordered today w/10 Google Coupon & Budget Shipping (aka "slow boat from china") - $ 6.90. Not bad for a $35 product shipped! Hope Gary's wrong!
post #12 of 24
Ordered mine on 5-17 and received it today 5-22!
Perfect condition!
post #13 of 24
got mine today... exactly as advertised.
post #14 of 24
got mine yesterday as well
Chris
post #15 of 24
Damn! So it IS the HD version?? Thanks a lot GARY !
post #16 of 24
Oh wait, it's still in stock so maybe I'll get one now if indeed it's the HD version.
post #17 of 24
mine were the hd version as advertised.
best,
chris
post #18 of 24
Its the HD DVD Combo. At least mine is.
post #19 of 24
I bought mine on the 17th when binister started this thread. Checking the status it shows a shipped date of 5/18 but when I click the link to track the package it says, "the USPS was notified on 5/24 to expect your package for mailing". What's up with that?

Seems everyone else is getting their orders OK.
post #20 of 24
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Originally Posted by StormyQ View Post

I bought mine on the 17th when binister started this thread. Checking the status it shows a shipped date of 5/18 but when I click the link to track the package it says, "the USPS was notified on 5/24 to expect your package for mailing". What's up with that?

Seems everyone else is getting their orders OK.

Same thing for me. But I have bought plenty of stuff with Buy.com with no issues. I'll give it till Tuesday to call.
post #21 of 24
FWIW, I ordered May 18, supposedly shipped May 18, arrived today May 25.

USPS tracking states:

Status: Shipment Accepted
Your shipment was accepted/picked up at 5:55 PM on May 21, 2007 in SEATTLE, WA 98168

I live about 20 miles and several zip codes from 98168. The mailing label on the packet says May 19 and return address Freemont CA.

I have ordered lots of stuff from buy.com and never had a problem. OTOH, I have never found USPS tracking to be particularly useful....

Received the dual-sided HD-DVD/regular DVD. Many thanks to binister for the heads up.

Brent
post #22 of 24
Thread Starter 
Update... I received mine on Monday (21st) and it is the HD-DVD/DVD combo version.

For the folks who are confused about the shipping status... The USPS does not provide shipment tracking like UPS or FedEx. You can only see when the shipper shipped the item and sometimes when it was delivered (depends on if delivery confirmation was used). You won't see info on the multiple stops along the way.

Glad to see everyone is getting their orders.

Cheers.
post #23 of 24
Looks like its back to $31.45.
Oh well back to Amazon.
post #24 of 24
FYI finally received mine. slow shipping but worth it!
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