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Wow, that's really ******. The fact they didn't even give a reason is even worse. I honestly can't see a genuinely good reason to raise the qualification for delivery.
 
IncendiaryLemon said:
Wow, that's really ******. The fact they didn't even give a reason is even worse. I honestly can't see a genuinely good reason to raise the qualification for delivery.
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They obviously just want to try and push more people onto Prime.

To be fair, when I do use Amazon, I generally do big orders all at once anyway - but imagine this'll be annoying if all you want to do is say, grab one movie because it's discounted, or a volume or two of manga.
 
UK Amazon honestly aren't that great and haven't been for a while. Probably won't make much difference to me - It's often cheaper to buy manga from marketplace sellers even with postage than it is from Amazon themselves. And Zavvi have been consistently better with prices of BDs and DVDs I've wanted.
 
GolGotha said:
I sent Manga a tweet pointing out that a comment on one of their FB posts was linking to an illegal website and I was surprised, not only did they comment back saying thanks for bringing it to their attention, but they asked me to send them a DM with my address so they can 'send me a treat for being to vigilant'.

Will let you know what I receive, if anyone is at all interested lol
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Just received my parcel, inside was

Dragonball Z: Battle of Gods Blu-Ray Collector's Edition
Dragonball Z: Season 1

And a note from Cliff (Fetch Publicity)
 
I do watch Dragonball Z Kai from time to time on KIX, but I don't think i'd be able to watch the series again with all that filler...perhaps my cousin will enjoy it? Either way, my brother will definitely appreciate the movie lol!
 
Lutga said:
Bad news for anime fans - you'll now have to pay £20 or over to qualify for free delivery on Amazon.
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Eh, I don't buy that much from Amazon these days anyway as their prices are usually atrocious (outside of the occasional preorder bargain). Still, that sucks for people who don't shop around.

sniper_samurai said:
Animatsu just announced that they are releasing Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! on August 24th in a "deluxe" bluray set and dvd.
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Cool, it's about time this got a UK release and I can finally find out what the hell a 'Chunnibyou' is. Should also be interesting to see what Animatsu consider 'deluxe' packaging to be.
 
Lawrence said:
I mean, to be honest, I think it helps to remove the expectation of free postage from other, often smaller sellers who possibly can't embellish the costs in the same way.
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I'm not sure that'll actually happen, or be of much benefit, though. I mean I don't actually know anybody who sells on Amazon's marketplace, but I have a feeling sellers postage costs will be capped in a similar fashion to the way Ebay operates. One rule for the traders, another for the guys who run the market, so to speak.

I was pleased to see people commenting on this VERY directly on Amazon UK's Facebook page. I'll be sending a complaint, as I feel a £20 threshold before qualifying for free delivery is a slap in the face to consumers who have supported them all this time.

But then, corporate entities... do we expect any less?
 
Amazon already lost all my custom some time ago. I don't even use their marketplace anymore. That's what happens when a retailer makes it so the stuff you want to buy doesn't appear on any search.
 
Presuming the Baccano Blu Ray has been delayed (Though this was expected as June 8th wasn't 100% locked in) till sometime later this year going by MVM's shop : http://www.anime-on-line.com/xcart/prod ... =59&page=1

Familiar of Zero Season 2 on both DVD & Blu Ray delayed till May 25th. http://www.anime-on-line.com/xcart/prod ... at=&page=1 / http://www.anime-on-line.com/xcart/prod ... at=&page=1

EDIT: Durarara has shown up on Amazon, with a new date of May 18th : http://www.amazon.co.uk/Durarara-Season ... =anime+ltd / http://www.amazon.co.uk/Durarara-Season ... =anime+ltd Will wait for clarification before editing schedule.
 
Great news, probably the only other show I've enjoyed as much recently was Shirobako.

Lawrence said:
Amazon should definitely pay their taxes, I agree but the postal thing seems fairly acceptable. I mean, to be honest, I think it helps to remove the expectation of free postage from other, often smaller sellers who possibly can't embellish the costs in the same way.
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Very cool point, Amazon's vice like grip on all aspects of sales and distribution definitely has knock on effects that aren't always obvious.
 
I need to check out Saekano. It's been in my Crunchyroll queue for ages, but I kept hearing negative comments about it so I haven't started it yet. My wish to watch every noitamniA show will win out though.
 
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