Author Topic: Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (Read 12579 times)

vp_ortiz · « **Reply #30 on:** Nov 29, 2006 at 07:36 PM »

Grr. Galing ako kanina sa Astro Clark, VCD lang meron sila. Next week na lang ako siguro bibili....

DVD_Freak · « **Reply #31 on:** Nov 29, 2006 at 09:15 PM »

Quote from: lord_vader on Nov 29, 2006 at 06:47 PM

On the other hand, what RECENT title ran out of stocks before reaching the P299 mark? I can't recall any. The last ones which did not reach or hardly available at P299 were SW Ep II, Day After Tomorrow, Master and Commander.

My point exactly. So meron pa rin mga titles talaga. I recall members posted sightings of the titles you mentioned above being available for 299 albeit only a couple of copies at most were circulated. Not to mention also Alien vs. Predator though being on the 299 list but was hardly visible among store shelves.

Another would be the ever elusive National Treasure for 299. 2 copies lang din yata ang nakita.

Another is The Lion King Platinum Edition

So there are numerous titles that were scarce when they hit 299. I'll try to recall the others.

lord_vader · « **Reply #32 on:** Nov 29, 2006 at 10:56 PM »

Yup, but it seems that Viva has more than adequate stocks of its RECENT releases. I just saw around 4 layers of Pirates 2 (numbering to around 20+) displayed on Music One. And that is just the display part. Even "Cars" which I thought would be a big hit at P550 are seen in almost all stores in big numbers.

Actually, it's quite easy to predict if stocks will run out. National Treasure, AVP, Day After Tomorrow were rarely seen even at full price. So my suggestion is if you see lots of stacked copies around, then you can wait. If you see that the numbers are going down even at full price, then go grab one before they run out. But of course, if patience is not one of your virtues, then go grab one now.

BTW, any reviews from the early birds? PQ/AQ and features-wise?

edboy7 · « **Reply #33 on:** Nov 29, 2006 at 11:38 PM »

wow dami

Xmas is on its way....its worth the wait for an Astro sale i guess

toyfanatic · « **Reply #34 on:** Nov 30, 2006 at 01:04 PM »

good analysis, lord vader, its wise to wait a little longer say around jan or feb next year until the prices go down, for me....the price range of 500-700 is ok already coz for a 299 dvd i feel that there are pros and cons for a 299 orignal dvd.

@nk71 · « **Reply #35 on:** Nov 30, 2006 at 06:18 PM »

Quote from: lord_vader on Nov 29, 2006 at 10:56 PM

Yup, but it seems that Viva has more than adequate stocks of its RECENT releases. I just saw around 4 layers of Pirates 2 (numbering to around 20+) displayed on Music One. And that is just the display part. Even "Cars" which I thought would be a big hit at P550 are seen in almost all stores in big numbers.

Actually, it's quite easy to predict if stocks will run out. National Treasure, AVP, Day After Tomorrow were rarely seen even at full price. So my suggestion is if you see lots of stacked copies around, then you can wait. If you see that the numbers are going down even at full price, then go grab one before they run out. But of course, if patience is not one of your virtues, then go grab one now.

BTW, any reviews from the early birds? PQ/AQ and features-wise?

I 100% agree.....don't make impulse buying for new titles....pple lets just wait, Im pretty sure napanood na naman natin yung movies...Law of Demand and Supply....

Grandpoobah · « **Reply #36 on:** Nov 30, 2006 at 06:29 PM »

Just a one page insert

not even a booklet like POTC1?

duncanfranchise · « **Reply #37 on:** Nov 30, 2006 at 06:43 PM »

Why did Viva have to put the number "2" on the sides of the slipcase and on the cover sleeve? It became cheap-looking. Viva strikes again! First, it was the typos. Now, this.

boredfilmmaker · « **Reply #38 on:** Nov 30, 2006 at 06:46 PM »

Quote from: duncanfranchise on Nov 30, 2006 at 06:43 PM

Why did Viva have to put the number "2" on the sides of the slipcase and on the cover sleeve? It became cheap-looking. Viva strikes again! First, it was the typos. Now, this.

the R1 is the same.. the R1 version has a booklet, as far as i know.. anyway, just viewed this and I can say that the features are identical with the R1.. everything listed on the back of the cover are present in the discs.. including the easter egg about Chopper, the dog..

rafgar · « **Reply #39 on:** Dec 01, 2006 at 09:36 PM »

Quote from: boredfilmmaker on Nov 29, 2006 at 04:58 PM

Here are some images:

Viva is not consistent with the packaging of this release. The set my wife bought yesterday was not packed in a DVD case with a flap, like the one bought by boredfilmmaker. The DVD case for our set is one where the discs are on both sides of the case cover. Kaya tuloy, 'yung insert madaling malukot dahil nasa pagitan lang siya ng cover. I prefer the flap-type na DVD case.

evil eye · « **Reply #40 on:** Dec 02, 2006 at 04:47 PM »

i got this title already as i couldnt wait. i havent explored the discs fully yet but offhand, i dont think the trailer was included, which is a shame because it is one of the best trailers ive seen...

btw, mine had the flap type case...

el-el · « **Reply #41 on:** Dec 02, 2006 at 10:00 PM »

I've also got a copy kanina.... good PQ and sound quality....

I also have the flap type case...

Koolkat · « **Reply #42 on:** Dec 03, 2006 at 06:10 AM »

I wanna buy this kaya lang wala ako POTC 1.

Has anybody seen a copy still lying around?

nerveblocker · « **Reply #43 on:** Dec 03, 2006 at 07:10 AM »

Patience is not one of my virtues...

el-el · « **Reply #44 on:** Dec 03, 2006 at 07:20 PM »

Quote from: Koolkat on Dec 03, 2006 at 06:10 AM

I wanna buy this kaya lang wala ako POTC 1. Has anybody seen a copy still lying around?

yung nga po eh... wala na nung 1.... napilitan tuloy akong bumili ng R1.... pero ok lang... sulit naman eh....

jas · « **Reply #45 on:** Dec 03, 2006 at 10:46 PM »

got mine from Tower Records Megamall. it also has the flip type case

hemisphere · « **Reply #46 on:** Dec 03, 2006 at 10:58 PM »

I purchased a copy from Astro Sucat and got the "disc-holder on the side" case. tsk tsk tsk.

seph1018 · « **Reply #47 on:** Dec 04, 2006 at 11:56 AM »

Quote from: duncanfranchise on Nov 30, 2006 at 06:43 PM

Why did Viva have to put the number "2" on the sides of the slipcase and on the cover sleeve? It became cheap-looking. Viva strikes again! First, it was the typos. Now, this.

Agree with you on this sir...it was the only thing that made me think twice of getting one. Shwanget!!!

Dowals · « **Reply #48 on:** Dec 04, 2006 at 12:42 PM »

post photos please

boredfilmmaker · « **Reply #49 on:** Dec 04, 2006 at 03:08 PM »

R3 Spine (Slipcase below)

R1 Scan (Single-Disc Edition)

Dowals · « **Reply #50 on:** Dec 04, 2006 at 03:12 PM »

that was fast, thanks a lot

boredfilmmaker · « **Reply #51 on:** Dec 04, 2006 at 03:15 PM »

Quote from: Dowals on Dec 04, 2006 at 03:12 PM

that was fast, thanks a lot

no problem.. the R1 version also has the "2" on the spine.. based on the scan I saw of the single-disc edition..

im2bz · « **Reply #52 on:** Dec 04, 2006 at 05:13 PM »

meron din ang R1? why?

vp_ortiz · « **Reply #53 on:** Dec 04, 2006 at 11:51 PM »

Just bought this kanina. PQ and AQ was good, though nakakadistract lang yung 2 sa spine... Pero since yung R1 meron din, di na Viva may kasalanan kaya ok lng... hehe.

Weird lang... bakit pa kasi may '2'!!!

techdude · « **Reply #54 on:** Dec 05, 2006 at 12:35 AM »

So that if you only buy '2', you'd be wanting to get '1' and then wait for '3' to complete your collection...

I'd only wished that the first R3 'Pirates' would have been in slipcase... para magandang ipagtabi... But since I bought my 'Pirates 1' at 299, I don't think i have the rights to complain.

Still not sure whether to get this R3 version or the R1 version... kasi at 900, kaunti lang ang difference sa R1. At 750 or lower, I'd snapped it up without thinking. Wala kasing re-saleability ang Viva release, in time pagnag-299, baka wala pang kukuha pag-ibenta mo ng 200...

cel-shaded · « **Reply #55 on:** Dec 05, 2006 at 10:10 AM »

Quote from: Koolkat on Dec 03, 2006 at 06:10 AM

I wanna buy this kaya lang wala ako POTC 1. Has anybody seen a copy still lying around?

OT: Try visiting AstroPlus Podium. For the last 2 AstroPlus sale, I have seen that 2-disc edition of POTC1.

jonster · « **Reply #56 on:** Dec 06, 2006 at 09:24 AM »

Walang DTS? I remember yung POTC 1 may DTS.

toyfanatic · « **Reply #57 on:** Dec 06, 2006 at 11:02 AM »

yup R1 has DTS, im not sure if the POTC 1 for R3 has DTS

vp_ortiz · « **Reply #58 on:** Dec 06, 2006 at 12:27 PM »

Quote from: toyfanatic on Dec 06, 2006 at 11:02 AM

yup R1 has DTS, im not sure if the POTC 1 for R3 has DTS

R3 has dts (es to be exact)

Koolkat · « **Reply #59 on:** Jan 14, 2007 at 05:45 AM »

On sale na ang POC 2 at 550. Bili na!!! Still haven't found any copies of POC 1 one though. Anybody know where I can find one?