Drag Me To Hell (Blu-ray SteelBook) (Zavvi Exclusive) [UK]

[snooloui]

Release date: 22nd December 2014
Purchase link: Drag Me To Hell
Price: £14.99
Notes: Limited to 2,000 copies

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[lolwut]

The suggestion that it is laziness is nonsense in my opinion. The point I was making is that retailers reveal information as and when they are able to.

Nonsense is saying it's more annoying to know exactly what we're getting (Plain Archive, Kimchidvd, Blufans) than not even knowing what it looks like (Zavvi). So Zavvi is unable to reveal basic information about their releases (because they're too busy, lazy, indifferent, or don't even know themselves), but somehow they find the time/resources/ability to accept people's money. And if this sells out without artwork, why bother in the future?

 

[snooloui]

Nonsense is saying it's more annoying to know exactly what we're getting (Plain Archive, Kimchidvd, Blufans) than not even knowing what it looks like (Zavvi). So Zavvi is unable to reveal basic information about their releases (because they're too busy, lazy, indifferent, or don't even know themselves), but somehow they find the time/resources/ability to accept people's money. And if this sells out without artwork, why bother in the future?

I think what I actually said that it is more annoying having to wait months (sometimes close to a year) for details on a Steelbook release than it is for a retailer to make a Steelbook available for pre-order without artwork (as long as they do reveal it before release of course). In any case, this isn't available to pre-order right now, so it is a pointless debate.

 

[levi]

As for detailed descriptions, it most likely is a case of Zavvi simply not having that information.

given that its zavvi's business to sell these media, you would think they would make it their business to have that information.

they proudly proclaim these products as being exclusive to zavvi, they proudly put their name to these products, but when it comes to obtaining (or sharing) the finer details, all of a sudden its a massive problem...

 

[BluSteel2012]

Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Guardians of the Galaxy were sold out before the final artwork was revealed for example.

That's a different kettle of fish though. Both of those had artwork in place at the time of going live. Just that they were changed as they hadn't been confirmed. Which is what I'm expecting of Maleficent also.

 

[snooloui]

given that its zavvi's business to sell these media, you would think they would make it their business to have that information.

they proudly proclaim these products as being exclusive to zavvi, they proudly put their name to these products, but when it comes to obtaining (or sharing) the finer details, all of a sudden its a massive problem...

I agree. Ideally Zavvi would reveal this information for every exclusive but for whatever reason that is not the case. I personally believe that it is a bit more complex than laziness on the part of Zavvi employees which is the point I have been trying to make. I think we have to remember that Steelbooks are just a small part of Zavvi's business and therefore they place less importance on our little corner of the home media market.

That's a different kettle of fish though. Both of those had artwork in place at the time of going live. Just that they were changed as they hadn't been confirmed. Which is what I'm expecting of Maleficent also.

I don't think it is really, placeholder artwork or no artwork at all are equally useless to the customer. Many would argue that it's worse for them to display artwork and then change it at a later date. I think there will be quite a few annoyed people if Maleficent turns out to be the same as the Spanish edition as some are expecting.

 

[Graphic_Delusions]

Is it likely that they've temporarily put this back to 'sold out' or do you think all copies have been sold?

Usually they send out emails when new releases are available for pre-order.

 

[Noodles]

 

[BluSteel2012]

Ooh, titleless Looks great. Needs gloss though.

 

[BookofSteel]

another steel without title

 

[CasuallyDressed]

another steel without title

It's on the spine, that's enough.

I love that artwork

 

[BluSteel2012]

It's on the spine, that's enough.

I love that artwork

Yeah I agree. Army Of Darkness was the same and that's an awesome looking Steelie!

 

[nekromantik]

If Zavvi do have more stock will they only open orders after release?

 

[lolwut]

Yay, artwork! I'm in. Just wish the title was on the front. Hopefully it's glossy - make that fire and vibrant colors shine, not a dull fire.

 

[Travis Bickle]

Can't believe i missed this no email from Zavvi to say it was live?
This was anounced ages ago no updates or artwork now sold out

 

[UpsetSmiley]

would imagine this hasn't gone live yet...

It went live a few days on Saturday I believe.

No chance it's sold out...

 

[CasuallyDressed]

artwork has only gone live on the website this afternoon & price has changed-chill, everyone...

Preordered mine on Friday evening mate. Its been and gone. You missed it!

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Though it was probably a glitch. Will most likely come back on.

 

[themanfromunkle]

been without broadband all weekend-ho hum...

 

[Lone Crusader]

Glad I jumped on board with this, it looks awesome. Can't wait to get it in hand.

 

[tono06]

awesome art work, but i did not like the film...pass

 

[Heche1981]

No eMail notification for this one. Just popped up out of nowhere. Luckily I spotted it was live when searching Zavvi SteelBooks