"SyVideoGuy" wrote in message
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> Anyone heard anything on release dates? Cant find anything from my end?
>
> Also the Royle Family?
>

I wouldn't depend on a local release for
the Royle Family. Season 1 is listed on
many sites as deleted in the UK.

Luckily Sendit.com have a good price on
the box set. The discs are R2 only but I
don't think that should be a problem

http://www.sendit.com/video/item/7000000097091

muzhed

From:	kyser
Subject:	Re: HBO series Carnivale
Date:	Fri, 21 Jan 2005 13:56:23 +1000

"muzhed" wrote in message
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> Luckily Sendit.com have a good price on the (Royle family Complete) box
set. The discs are R2 only but I don't think that should be a problem
>
> http://www.sendit.com/video/item/7000000097091

Including postage, it's actually cheaper at Bensons (£15.99) than Sendit
(£19.19).

http://www.bensonsworld.co.uk/v2/dvd-9/7000000097091.asp

From:	muzhed
Subject:	Re: HBO series Carnivale
Date:	Fri, 21 Jan 2005 16:08:57 +1100

"kyser" wrote in message
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> "muzhed" wrote in message
> news:I7_Hd.47$e77.2165@nnrp1.ozemail.com.au...
>
>> Luckily Sendit.com have a good price on the (Royle family Complete) box
> set. The discs are R2 only but I don't think that should be a problem
>>
>> http://www.sendit.com/video/item/7000000097091
>
> Including postage, it's actually cheaper at Bensons (£15.99) than Sendit
> (£19.19).
>
> http://www.bensonsworld.co.uk/v2/dvd-9/7000000097091.asp
>

I wasn't aware of Benson's 'new' site, the box set isn't listed on their
old 'hyphenated' site (http://www.bensons-world.co.uk). Also
my understanding of their postage is 'per disc'. i.e. postage would
be £3.00, still cheaper but not a dramatic difference.

A few years ago Benson's were my first point of reference but then
they seemed to lose their pricing competetivness and started charging
freight for OS orders. Now Amazon UK seems to be best 9 times out
of 10 (for region 2) in spite of their freight charges. If a price seems a
little high, just wait a few months. Some box sets especially often come
through at almost give-away prices.

muzhed

From:	kyser
Subject:	Re: HBO series Carnivale
Date:	Fri, 21 Jan 2005 17:57:35 +1000

"muzhed" wrote in message
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>
> "kyser" wrote in message
> news:41f07d46$0$14721$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au...

> > Including postage, it's actually cheaper at Bensons (£15.99) than Sendit
(£19.19).
> >
> > http://www.bensonsworld.co.uk/v2/dvd-9/7000000097091.asp
>
> I wasn't aware of Benson's 'new' site, the box set isn't listed on their
old 'hyphenated' site (http://www.bensons-world.co.uk). Also my
understanding of their postage is 'per disc'. i.e. postage would be £3.00,
still cheaper but not a dramatic difference.
>
> A few years ago Benson's were my first point of reference but then they
seemed to lose their pricing competetivness and started charging freight for
OS orders. Now Amazon UK seems to be best 9 times out of 10 (for region 2)
in spite of their freight charges. If a price seems a little high, just
wait a few months. Some box sets especially often come through at almost
give-away prices.

I agree with everything you say, and usually buy R2 box sets off Amazon, but
in this case they were significantly dearer when I checked (about £23), and
Benson's only charged me £1 for postage when I ordered just before posting
above.

They must have finally seen sense on charging "per disc" for overseas
orders!

From:	sam
Subject:	Re: HBO series Carnivale
Date:	Fri, 21 Jan 2005 11:39:43 +0800

On Fri, 21 Jan 2005 13:53:58 +1100, muzhed wrote:

> "SyVideoGuy" wrote in message
> news:35b5c2F4kgk86U1@individual.net...
>> Anyone heard anything on release dates? Cant find anything from my end?
>>
>> Also the Royle Family?
>>
>
> I wouldn't depend on a local release for
> the Royle Family. Season 1 is listed on
> many sites as deleted in the UK.
>
> Luckily Sendit.com have a good price on
> the box set. The discs are R2 only but I
> don't think that should be a problem
>
> http://www.sendit.com/video/item/7000000097091
>
> muzhed

The R2 boxset for Royle Family (I think listed under the Complete Royle
Family) is quite cheap for the 3 discs. I got mine a fortnight or so ago.
Not to bad, the video quality isn't great but watchable considering how
funny it is.
--
Sam the Blackrat
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From:	Michael
Subject:	Re: HBO series Carnivale
Date:	Fri, 21 Jan 2005 12:04:34 +1000

It's already been released.
http://www.dvdsoon.com/show-title-details.xml?uid=125029

"SyVideoGuy" wrote in message
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> Anyone heard anything on release dates? Cant find anything from my end?

From:	Luke Hooft
Subject:	Re: HBO series Carnivale
Date:	Fri, 21 Jan 2005 16:25:58 +1030

"Michael" wrote in message
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> It's already been released.
> http://www.dvdsoon.com/show-title-details.xml?uid=125029

Why is it so damn expensive though? Compared to something like Firefly (15
hourlong eps) which was half the price. Carnivale is only 12 episodes a
season. For the price it is you'd expect the usual 22 (or 2 separate
seasons).

LH

From:	gwall
Subject:	Re: HBO series Carnivale
Date:	Fri, 21 Jan 2005 19:44:51 +1100

It's worth the price, IMO. I'm biased towards HBO series, but this one is
excellent. I bought the R1 copy.

"Luke Hooft" wrote in message
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> "Michael" wrote in message
> news:41f0632e$0$2195$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au...
>> It's already been released.
>> http://www.dvdsoon.com/show-title-details.xml?uid=125029
>
> Why is it so damn expensive though? Compared to something like Firefly (15
> hourlong eps) which was half the price. Carnivale is only 12 episodes a
> season. For the price it is you'd expect the usual 22 (or 2 separate
> seasons).
>
> LH
>
>

From:	SyVideoGuy
Subject:	Re: HBO series Carnivale
Date:	Fri, 21 Jan 2005 22:48:57 +1000

do you have any of the others? (that are not in the city)
and which would you recommend?
s
"gwall" wrote in message
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> It's worth the price, IMO. I'm biased towards HBO series, but this one is
> excellent. I bought the R1 copy.
>
>
> "Luke Hooft" wrote in message
> news:PP0Id.106$e77.3335@nnrp1.ozemail.com.au...
>> "Michael" wrote in message
>> news:41f0632e$0$2195$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au...
>>> It's already been released.
>>> http://www.dvdsoon.com/show-title-details.xml?uid=125029
>>
>> Why is it so damn expensive though? Compared to something like Firefly
>> (15
>> hourlong eps) which was half the price. Carnivale is only 12 episodes a
>> season. For the price it is you'd expect the usual 22 (or 2 separate
>> seasons).
>>
>> LH
>>
>>
>
>

From:	gwall
Subject:	Re: HBO series Carnivale
Date:	Sat, 22 Jan 2005 12:08:48 +1100

"SyVideoGuy" wrote in message
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> do you have any of the others? (that are not in the city)
> and which would you recommend?
> s

Yes, have all available series of Oz, Six Feet Under, Sopranos, have ordered
Deadwood but watched the first series on Fox, The Wire. All excellent.
Actually, HBO series are the first and only series' I have ever watched.

From:	SyVideoGuy
Subject:	Re: HBO series Carnivale
Date:	Sat, 22 Jan 2005 22:10:44 +1000

"gwall" wrote in message
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>
> "SyVideoGuy" wrote in message
> news:35cc20F4j2hpnU1@individual.net...
>> do you have any of the others? (that are not in the city)
>> and which would you recommend?
>> s
>
> Yes, have all available series of Oz, Six Feet Under, Sopranos, have
> ordered Deadwood but watched the first series on Fox, The Wire. All
> excellent. Actually, HBO series are the first and only series' I have ever
> watched.
>
review of Oz? also keen on Deadwood myself but waiting for the old ch9 or
somebody (it might be a long wait)

From:	gwall
Subject:	Re: HBO series Carnivale
Date:	Sun, 23 Jan 2005 16:40:51 +1100

"SyVideoGuy" wrote in message
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>
> "gwall" wrote in message
> news:41f1a7d7$0$31088$5a62ac22@per-qv1-newsreader-01.iinet.net.au...
>>
>> "SyVideoGuy" wrote in message
>> news:35cc20F4j2hpnU1@individual.net...
>>> do you have any of the others? (that are not in the city)
>>> and which would you recommend?
>>> s
>>
>> Yes, have all available series of Oz, Six Feet Under, Sopranos, have
>> ordered Deadwood but watched the first series on Fox, The Wire. All
>> excellent. Actually, HBO series are the first and only series' I have
>> ever watched.
>>
> review of Oz? also keen on Deadwood myself but waiting for the old ch9 or
> somebody (it might be a long wait)

Very good. Sorry, I'm tired.

From:	SyVideoGuy
Subject:	Re: HBO series Carnivale
Date:	Sun, 23 Jan 2005 21:07:59 +1000

"gwall" wrote in message
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>
> "SyVideoGuy" wrote in message
> news:35eu6dF4k2n7jU1@individual.net...
>>
>> "gwall" wrote in message
>> news:41f1a7d7$0$31088$5a62ac22@per-qv1-newsreader-01.iinet.net.au...
>>>
>>> "SyVideoGuy" wrote in message
>>> news:35cc20F4j2hpnU1@individual.net...
>>>> do you have any of the others? (that are not in the city)
>>>> and which would you recommend?
>>>> s
>>>
>>> Yes, have all available series of Oz, Six Feet Under, Sopranos, have
>>> ordered Deadwood but watched the first series on Fox, The Wire. All
>>> excellent. Actually, HBO series are the first and only series' I have
>>> ever watched.
>>>
>> review of Oz? also keen on Deadwood myself but waiting for the old ch9 or
>> somebody (it might be a long wait)
>
> Very good. Sorry, I'm tired.
no problem thanks.
>

From:	Jace the Ace
Subject:	Re: HBO series Carnivale
Date:	Sun, 23 Jan 2005 09:49:31 +1100

SyVideoGuy Wrote:
> "gwall" wrote in message
> news:41f1a7d7$0$31088$5a62ac22@per-qv1-newsreader-01.iinet.net.au...
> >
> > "SyVideoGuy" wrote in message
> > news:35cc20F4j2hpnU1@individual.net...
> >> do you have any of the others? (that are not in the city)
> >> and which would you recommend?
> >> s
> >
> > Yes, have all available series of Oz, Six Feet Under, Sopranos, have
> > ordered Deadwood but watched the first series on Fox, The Wire. All
> > excellent. Actually, HBO series are the first and only series' I have
> ever
> > watched.
> >
> review of Oz? also keen on Deadwood myself but waiting for the old ch9
> or
> somebody (it might be a long wait)

Deadwood has already screened on Showtime here. It's very good, but a
once only watch for me.

--
Jace the Ace

From:	Ian Galbraith
Subject:	Re: HBO series Carnivale
Date:	Fri, 21 Jan 2005 17:24:30 +1100

On Fri, 21 Jan 2005 16:25:58 +1030, "Luke Hooft"
wrote:

>"Michael" wrote in message
>news:41f0632e$0$2195$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au...
>> It's already been released.
>> http://www.dvdsoon.com/show-title-details.xml?uid=125029

>Why is it so damn expensive though? Compared to something like Firefly (15
>hourlong eps) which was half the price. Carnivale is only 12 episodes a
>season. For the price it is you'd expect the usual 22 (or 2 separate
>seasons).

HBO normally price their sets high, I guess they're pricing it as a
premium product.

From:	SyVideoGuy
Subject:	Re: HBO series Carnivale
Date:	Fri, 21 Jan 2005 15:12:31 +1000

"Michael" wrote in message
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> It's already been released.
> http://www.dvdsoon.com/show-title-details.xml?uid=125029
>
> "SyVideoGuy" wrote in message
> news:35b5c2F4kgk86U1@individual.net...
>> Anyone heard anything on release dates? Cant find anything from my end?
>
>
sorry wasnt clear enough, R4.

From:	muzhed
Subject:	Re: HBO series Carnivale
Date:	Fri, 21 Jan 2005 16:54:06 +1100

"SyVideoGuy" wrote in message
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>
> "Michael" wrote in message
> news:41f0632e$0$2195$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au...
>> It's already been released.
>> http://www.dvdsoon.com/show-title-details.xml?uid=125029
>>
>> "SyVideoGuy" wrote in message
>> news:35b5c2F4kgk86U1@individual.net...
>>> Anyone heard anything on release dates? Cant find anything from my end?
>>
>>
> sorry wasnt clear enough, R4.

UK (R2) release is listed as 7 March. If you're lucky
maybe there will be an R4 release around the same time.

muzhed