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Amazon UK: BBC Yellowstone Blu-Ray Documentary ~ $17 Delivered 64% off - (JB-HiFi $38.99)

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Amazon UK: BBC Yellowstone Blu-Ray Documentary ~ $17 Delivered 64% off - (JB-HiFi $38.99)
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ash2000 on 04/01/2011 - 23:38 amazon.co.uk (1284 clicks)
Last edited 05/01/2011 - 15:35

Other BBC Blu-ray titles reduced;
Planet Earth: 5 Disc Boxset now down to ~$26.16 delivered.
Wonders Of The Solar System down to ~$18.62 delivered.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Planet-Earth-Complete-BBC-Blu-ray/dp…

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wonders-Solar-System-Blu-ray/dp/B003…

NB. Remember that 20% VAT is removed from Amazon UK's published DVD/Blu-Ray prices once you get to the final checkout stage [the above prices are already VAT free]. Shipping discounts are applied at checkout for purchases of multiple titles. All titles are compatible with Australian blu-ray players.

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  • Chinerama on 05/01/2011 - 00:02
    +5

    Thanks for the post…. got this and Wonders of the Solar System for GBP21.04

    • MrGareth on 05/01/2011 - 00:30
      +1

      Thanks for that one… I ordered the Wonders of the Solar System after reading that :)

  • Chris McMahon on 05/01/2011 - 00:28

    VAT goes up to 20% Jan 4th (UK time).

    I wonder if Amazon will increase their prices or absorb the extra 2.5%?

    If they absorb the increase, ie prices stay the same, then in effect we get an extra 2.5% off when they remove VAT from non-uk customers.

    • AntMan76 on 05/01/2011 - 00:34
      +1

      It's already Jan 4th in the UK

      • Chris McMahon on 05/01/2011 - 03:23

        Just placed an order. They take off 20% off the listed price.

    • ash2000 on 05/01/2011 - 09:33

      Seems the VAT is only removed for certain products … whenever I place a watch or pair of shoes (from Amazon UK) into my basket and attempt to move through the checkout, it doesn't remove the VAT.

      Has anyone had the VAT removed from Non-DVD/Blu-ray purchases?

      • whichtyler on 05/01/2011 - 11:33
        +1

        Most items under 18 GBP do not include VAT. Whereas Australians can import up to $1000 worth of goods without paying GST, the UK limit is only about 18 GBP. Amazon gets around charging VAT by distributing goods under this value from the Channel Islands where VAT does not apply.

        Also VAT, like GST doesn't apply to all purchases. Books (excluding e-books) are VAT exempt. http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/vat/forms-rates/rates/goods-services.…

  • rthomson on 05/01/2011 - 00:30

    Thank you. Also picked up Wonders of the solar system AUD$33.57 delivered which works out less than $17 each.

  • Todger on 05/01/2011 - 01:04
    +2

    Let the Pommies focus on the Cricket … meanwhile on the Net we'll plunder their goodies minus their VAT! hahaha hehehe

  • ozpanda on 05/01/2011 - 01:09
    -2

    The Harry Potter 6 movie boxset is also great value for $24.99 = $37.72AUD delivered. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Harry-Potter-Collection-Years-Blu-ra…

    • MrGareth on 05/01/2011 - 09:13

      That's pretty much their regular price, their sale price is usually 18 pounds (AUD$31 delivered roughly). Probably cheaper with the VAT change. :)

  • ozpanda on 05/01/2011 - 01:11
    +2

    I always use this site to see the best deals for Amazon UK and USA. http://uk.blu-ray.com/movies/deals.php?action=bestdeals&coun…

    • Steptoe on 05/01/2011 - 09:18

      Good site, thanks. Has price history too.

  • sparkles on 05/01/2011 - 04:12

    Sarah Connor Chronicles Season 1 Blu Ray is also very cheap for 3 discs:

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Terminator-Sarah-Connor-Chronicles-B…

    Ordered this, and Wonders Of The Solar System together for $34.99 delivered.

  • stanas on 05/01/2011 - 05:35

    Good deal.

    Although these are DVDs, I just noticed they have dropped the price further on Prison Break.

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0023NVA92/ref=s9_simh_gw…

  • whiteflame on 05/01/2011 - 09:47

    wat do you guys do abt the region restrictions?

    • MrGareth on 05/01/2011 - 10:13

      There are no restrictions for Blu-Ray - we are in the same Blu-Ray region as the UK, and we both use PAL, so their Blu-Ray discs play fine here. :)

      NOTE - This is for Blu-Ray only! For DVD's, we are in a different region to the UK, so you will need a region-free DVD player if you import DVD's from Amazon UK.

      (Yes that sounds kinda silly, different regions for Blu-Ray vs DVD's!)

  • defined on 05/01/2011 - 10:19
    +2

    I wonder if this deal coincides with the Yogi Bear movie? :)

  • ozpanda on 05/01/2011 - 11:10

    If you are after a region changing Blu Ray player, I believe the SONIQ $99 player from JB Hifi allows you to xhange regions for blu ray.
    JB Website: http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/home%20theatre.htm $99 with free delivery.
    Discussion about region changing for this player http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1603992

    Most DVD players these days are multi region anyway but they may require a code to unlock them. Just use Google and enter your player model number and the words 'region free' and you should find a how-to.

  • Dave1 on 05/01/2011 - 11:13

    trying to order wonders of solar system but total coming up as AUD $19.16??? and it says Items: GBP 8.33
    Postage & Packing: GBP 3.68

    Total before VAT: GBP 12.01
    VAT: GBP 0.00

    Order Total: GBP 12.01
    Payment Total: AUD 19.16

    is it correct???

    • sparkles on 05/01/2011 - 11:56

      Looks to be. My items that were 9.99 before VAT also converted to 8.33 after deducting VAT.

      Note that with Amazon the shipping will also become (relatively) cheaper the more items you buy.

    • face on 05/01/2011 - 12:09

      Yup looks correct to me. Amazon doesn't use the same conversion rate as if you check on xe.com (1GBP = 1.595AUD compared to about 1.547AUD on xe.com)… But paying in AUD will mean you don't get charged to convert the currency by your bank.

      • Dave1 on 05/01/2011 - 14:15

        Thanks guys.. bought the wonders of solar system…i may be wrong but didnt think i would need yellowstone on blu ray.

      • sarakoth on 05/01/2011 - 19:37

        How do you pay in AUD? I went all the way thru checkout and it only stated the GBP price?

        • Dave1 on 05/01/2011 - 21:27

          I have an existing account with Australian address and it automatically converts it into AUD on the last screen.

        • stebie on 05/01/2011 - 21:41
          +1

          Amazon Currency Converter must be disabled.

          http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId…

          [QUOTE]
          Once you have the Amazon Currency Converter switched on, it will automatically give you the option to make future qualifying payments in your local currency. You can also turn the Amazon Currency Converter on or off at anytime through Your Account:

          Click Your Account at the top of any page.
          Click "View or change your Currency Converter settings" and sign in
          Choose the "Yes, Turn Amazon Currency Convertor On" option.
          [/QUOTE]

      • stebie on 05/01/2011 - 21:44

        Do people find it (financially) better to have Amazon/PayPal/etc. take care of the currency conversion compared to their banks?

        • face on 05/01/2011 - 23:30
          +1

          I've always just let Amazon convert for me but never really thought about the cost. I think in the end it works out about the same.

          My bank charges 2.95% conversion fee so… 2.95% of $18.62 = $0.55
          Compared to the $19.16 total Amazon cost… $19.16 - $18.62 = $0.54

        • whichtyler on 06/01/2011 - 15:31
          +1

          The thing to bear in mind is that some credit cards still apply a % fee to payments made to overseas companies EVEN if the transaction is conducted in AUD.

        • stebie on 06/01/2011 - 15:38

          @Marlboro Man: I didn't know that. Cheers!

  • ozpanda on 05/01/2011 - 11:14

    To make sure you are getting the best UK prices, compare Amazon UK with many other UK retailers here:

    http://www.find-dvd.co.uk/

    A lot of the other UK stores charge £2.35 per item for delivery to Australia which may work out cheaper for a single item. There are lots of UK bargains to be had!

  • 31mop on 05/01/2011 - 12:36
    +2

    Yep, I just bought 12 blu rays for about $120 delivered. Absolute bargain. JB can kiss my ass if they think I'm buying their Blu-Rays at super inflated prices!!!!!

    • ash2000 on 05/01/2011 - 15:37
      +3

      Jerry Harvey will not be happy with you! :)

      • inertia on 05/01/2011 - 17:22
        +2

        Gerry Harvey doesn't sell Bluray discs at any of his stores. But let's not let that get in the way of a little aussie-retail bashing!

        • ash2000 on 05/01/2011 - 19:44
          +1

          I know he doesn't, but he is part of a coalition of businesses that do.

          At the end of the day, whether "31mop" paid $120 or $132 (inc. GST), he has paid less than half that he would at local stores.

          This GST "issue" is just a smoke screen of convenience to hide that fact that many major retailers have been sleeping at the wheel when it comes to establishing a competitive online offering.

        • inertia on 06/01/2011 - 00:32

          "This GST “issue” is just a smoke screen of convenience to hide that fact that many major retailers have been sleeping at the wheel when it comes to establishing a competitive online offering."

          … that doesn't even make sense. Even if they did offer goods online, they would still be subject to GST unlike international sellers.

    • jimbler on 05/01/2011 - 21:18

      Gerry's certainly doing it tough with all those internet sales.

      http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-business/harvey-norman-…

  • nubzy on 05/01/2011 - 16:11

    im considering getting this Yellowstone bluray it looks very interesting. Can someone tell me how much is the Prison Break set on DVD in AUD?

    • 31mop on 05/01/2011 - 16:43
      +2

      I just checked for you - $52.39 including delivery

  • SmokeandMirrors on 05/01/2011 - 18:47
    +3

    How dare you post such a good deal! I'm going to let Gerry and his coalition of the swilling know about this deal and this whole website. I am sure they will take this whole site down. Goodbye ozbargain!!

  • g12345567 on 05/01/2011 - 20:14
    +1

    Some other good priced blu-ray documentaries

    Wild China (2 blu-ray) £8.99
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001ARYYTU/ref=s9_simh_gw…

    South Pacific £11.24 (2 blu-ray) Currently showing on ABC 1
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/South-Pacific-Blu-ray-Benedict-Cumbe…

    Nature's Great Events (2 blu-ray) £11.44
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Natures-Great-Events-Blu-ray/dp/B001…

    Michael Wood - Story Of India (2 blu-ray) £12.99
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Michael-Wood-Story-India-Blu-ray/dp/…

    Ganges £7.49
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ganges-Blu-ray/dp/B001ARYYUO/ref=pd_…

  • brokey on 05/01/2011 - 21:21

    Just wondering about this blu ray….it shows as only being 150 minutes long but I am sure that the series went longer than that…and checking the JBHiFi site, the release of Yellowstone they have has a different cover…

    • ash2000 on 05/01/2011 - 21:33
      +1

      The TV series is 3 Eps, running for 50mins each.

      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellowstone_(BBC_TV_series)

  • Snowave on 06/01/2011 - 07:16

    Could I just buy a blu-ray player for my computer and it will play all these?

    • ash2000 on 06/01/2011 - 10:52

      Yes and no.

      In addition to the blu-ray drive, you'll also need blu-ray player software. Windows doesn't support it natively.

      • g12345567 on 06/01/2011 - 11:17

        Yes you can. To play blu-ray on pc You need to have:

        1) PC Blu-ray Drive. Usually comes bundled with limited cut down OEM version of blu-ray/dvd player software. EG stereo only audio out.

        2) DHCP compliant monitor to play blu-ray over digital connection. Otherwise use VGA or purchase ANYDVD HD if you monitor is older non HDCP to play dvd over digital connection.

      • Scumbag on 06/01/2011 - 11:22

        The software should be bundled with the hardware (check before you buy). Also you need to make sure your computer is fast enough to play it.

        BD-ROM, DVD-RW (combo) drives are pretty cheap - ~$65. But then, so are real Blu-ray players…

  • g12345567 on 07/01/2011 - 17:56

    Is it worth getting the new special edition over the older standard edition?

    Planet earth standard edition $26.16 delivered. (5 blu-ray)
    Planet earth Special edition $39.68 delivered. (6 blu-ray)

    • stebie on 07/01/2011 - 18:15

      I ended up getting the standard edition after reading posts from this thread:

      http://forum.blu-ray.com/united-kingdom/150020-planet-earth-…

      "There is a serious mastering fault with at least four of the episodes, where the contrast/white level has been boosted to insane levels. Many of the shots of snowy landscapes are basically 1/3 nothing but white."

      And from email replies (posted in the thread), 2entertain Ltd are not acknowledging any fault with it…

  • bibendum73au on 15/01/2011 - 01:36

    Ordered Yellowstone and Planet Earth. Cost about $45 delivered and was here in 6 days. AMAZING!

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