UK Boutique Blu-ray bargains and deals

BrokenPhoenix

BrokenPhoenix

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I have noticed there are a number of members here who also enjoy collecting and watching boutique Blu-rays from the various labels/distributors (e.g., Arrow Films, Second Sight, 88Films, etc). I thought it may be a good idea to have a bargains and deals thread, much like the the anime bargain thread that exists.

I did see there was a very old "Asian Films Bargains" thread from 2008, but instead of reviving that old thread, perhaps it would be a better idea to open it up to all boutique releases.

I had posted a few deals/OOP finds in the Asian Cinema Thread, but they kind of felt out of place, amongst all the upcoming releases.

So, to kick things off, I had an email come in today from Rarewaves informing me that The Human Condition Trilogy (Arrow) was back in stock for £14.59, as I set up an alert. This has been OOS on Arrow's website for ages, I'm not sure if it is out of print, but it is seemingly unavailable at most places or going for stupid prices.

As it's a six year old release of a niche 10-hour trilogy, I'm going to guess that it's OOP. Some new copies have sold on eBay this month for around £30 and CEX are selling it used for £35! However, somehow, Rarewaves seem to have found some stock from behind the sofa, and a fair few by the looks of things going by the eBay listing.

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Oh, and I'll also add, the code "BRUMHORROR" seems to always work on arrowfilms.com for 10% off your order, for those that are not aware.
 
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Dai said:
Great idea for a thread, especially considering how expensive these boutique releases can be.
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Thanks! Yes, the prices from boutique distributors have been getting a bit out there; especially for deluxe or limited editions. I try to stick to standard editions as much as possible, unless it's a film I really like.

Thankfully, there are a good number of sales and reductions throughout the year where you can pick things up cheaper.
 
Criterion 40% off sale is now live at HMV.

I believe the Criterion sale is on Rarewaves and Amazon too (Amazon looks to be 20% off only for now).

10% off code (SPOOKY10) at Rarewaves stacks on top.

Picked up The Breakfast Club and the Infernal Affairs trilogy @ Rarewaves personally.
 
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Rarewaves are having a save up to 20% on World Cinema sale at the moment.

Some personal highlights:

Perfect Days [Blu-ray] for £10.77.

Shoplifters [Blu-ray] for £7.75 .

Burning [Blu-ray] £7.75

Parasite [Blu-ray] £7.15
 
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I've noticed there are some Second Sight 4K standard editions on offer at Amazon UK for 16.99, down from their RRP of 24.99.

Ones I have noted are:
  • It Follows
  • The Guest
  • The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
  • Green Room
 
BrokenPhoenix said:
I've noticed there are some Second Sight 4K standard editions on offer at Amazon UK for 16.99, down from their RRP of 24.99.

Ones I have noted are:
  • It Follows
  • The Guest
  • The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
  • Green Room
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Most of their 4K's apart from A Bittersweet Life & Late Night With the Devil.
Also most of their Blu Ray's for £9.99.
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I caved for Dog Soldiers 🙂
 
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