[OPEN] The Hunger Games Pt. (1 & 2) Best Buy Steelbook GB #2

mlmaier84

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[CLOSED] The Hunger Games Pt. (1 & 2) Best Buy Steelbook GB #2

Hey there International Ninjas!!!

I am hosting a group buy for BOTH USA Hunger Games Steelbook releases from Best Buy.

First of all, PLEASE make sure you have read and understand all the Group buy rules per the Group Buy Rules for Members Thread!!!

Once you've signed up for a copy/copies, you MAY NOT WITHDRAW FOR ANY REASON!*

*When signing up for the Group Buy, please include which release(s) you are requesting AND the country you are from!!!*

COST BREAKDOWN:
Pre-Order Price ($22.99 for Part 2/17.99 for Part 1) + sales tax (8.25%) + $3.00 Group Buy Fee (Per Steelbook) + Shipping/Handling fees + PP fees*

*PayPal fees (4.5%) will also be included in your invoice**

LIMIT PER MEMBER:
There will be no limit of copies per member pending I have enough spots left in the Group Buy. I will be reserving 10 copies of Hunger Games and 15 copies of Hunger Games: Catching Fire.

*I will be inspecting EVERY copy and will ONLY pass on SEALED/MINT copies as long as they're available. Please note that these steelbooks WILL have a cardboard slip/j-card. So if you open your copy and find any damage behind that slip/j-card, I apologize, but that is out of my hands and therefore, not my liability.*

SHIPPING WILL BE CHARGED AS FOLLOWS:
My packaging method...Steelbook will be wrapped in a generous amount of bubble wrap and packed securely in a cardboard box.

Please understand that with*NON-TRACKABLE SHIPPING, you the buyer are aware that I cannot verify its delivery. I will be keeping proof of shipping on hand for every package shipped. (*If you would like tracked shipping [International Priority Shipping], the shipping cost basically doubles for one copy. This method also comes with insurance. But in that instance, you will need to report full value on the customs forms to receive that insurance and may be liable for paying any customs taxes/duties that come associated with the reported value.*)

Note: These prices are for one steelbook ONLY. However, the price DOES NOT double for multiple copies. If you need an exact shipping quote for multiple copies, please PM me BEFORE signing up for multiple copies!

With First Class International Shipping (delivery confirmation to MOST countries), prices are:
Europe = $18.50
Canada = $14.50
ROW = $19.00

*Please note: The price of shipping/handing includes shipping and cost of shipping materials*

**If you would like for the customs forms to be filled out in a specific way, please let me know. I don't mind filling them out however you'd like, but you need to inform me of how you would like them to be done**

INVOICES:
Will be sent out on MONDAY, MARCH 3RD. You will need to have these paid by THURSDAY, MARCH 6th to guarantee your copy or copies.*

*PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING ALL COSTS/FEES FOR EVERY COPY YOU'VE REQUESTED WITH YOUR INVOICE. IF I AM NOT ABLE TO GET YOU THE COPIES YOU'VE REQUESTED, A REFUND WILL BE ISSUED.*

LIST OF PARTICIPATING MEMBERS:
Hunger Games (Part One):

1.) kootezafra* (Spain)Shipped 3/19
2.) pbtour4il* (Hong Kong)Shipped 3/19
3.) Scottyrnumber* (UK)Shipped 3/19
4.) pttgc* (Thailand) Shipped 3/22
5.) pttgc* (Thailand) Shipped 3/22
6.) Bhope21* (UK)Shipped 3/20
7.) Towser* (UK)Shipped 3/19
8.) Nlandeh* (Sweden)Shipped 3/19
9.) jbsolo* (Shipped to Ocielz in U.S.)Shipped 3/19
10.) zesty* (Shipped to Ocielz in U.S.)Shipped 3/19
11.) sundvold* (France)Shipped 3/19
12.) Bendouche* (France) Shipped 4/1

Hunger Games: Catching Fire:
1.) pbtour4il** (Hong Kong/1)Shipped 3/19
2.) Scottyrnumber* (UK)Shipped 3/19
3.) pttgc** (Thailand/1)Shipped 3/22
4.) pttgc** (Thailand/1)Shipped 3/22
5.) pttgc** (Thailand/1) Shipped 3/22
6.) pttgc** (Thailand/1) Shipped 3/22
7.) Bhope21* (UK)Shipped 3/20
8.) Towser** (UK/4)Shipped 3/19
9.) Nlandeh** (Sweden/1)Shipped 3/19
10.) jbsolo* (Shipped to Ocielz in U.S.)Shipped 3/19
11.) zesty* (Shipped to Ocielz in U.S.)Shipped 3/19
12.) sundvold* (France)Shipped 3/19
13.) Bendouche* (France) Shipped 4/1

* = Member has confirmed their copy(-ies) in this Group Buy
** = Member will receive pre-order keychain
Highlighted in Green = Member has paid in full
Highlighted in Blue = Member has not yet paid shipping (per GB leader's request)

ALL MEMBERS CURRENTLY SIGNED UP HAVE PAID IN FULL...THANKS GUYS!!!

Members that backed out of Group Buy:
1.) Slaughtermom (Germany)
2.) max steelbook (Spain)

ALSO, FOR THOSE OF YOU INTERESTED IN THE PRE-ORDER KEYCHAIN, I CAN GO IN-STORE AND GET THEM FOR YOU BEFORE FRIDAY, MARCH 7TH IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED. HOWEVER, I PREORDERED THE STEELBOOKS ONLINE AND THE KEYCHAINS ARE AN IN-STORE ONLY THING, SO IF YOU WOULD LIKE ONE (OR MORE), THE PRICE IS $5.00 EACH. JUST LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED. IF YOU DON'T SAY ANYTHING, THEY WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE...AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST UNTIL DAY OF RELEASE (MARCH 7TH)


THE GOODS
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So I ordered ALL copies in a few separate orders. Certainly more than just 3 at a time. I also ordered the other steelbooks in the same orders. However, Best Buy took it upon themselves to ship ONLY three at a time. I'm assuming it's so that they didn't have to use boxes and could save on the shipping since they didn't charge me for any shipping.

With all that being said, luckily most arrived unharmed. Which is rather surprising considering the vessels they used for shipping and the fact that two out of the three of them were halfway ripped open when I got them off of my porch this evening. ONLY one has issues and it's just a few tears in the plastic. I will be exchanging it for a MINT copy though so no worries fellas.

Apparently, the other steelbooks were shipped from a different hub and didn't ship until release day (where these shipped a couple days beforehand), so they will be here later in the week. I will certainly keep you guys updated when I have new information.

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These members from my group buy have been moved to Mathew's.

Hunger Games Best Buy 1 & 2 requested

1) kootezafra (Spain)
2) pbtour4il (Hong Kong)
3) Scottyrnumber (UK)
4) pttgc (Thailand) x2 HG x4 CF
5) Bhope21 (UK)
 
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I would like one of each ONLY if possible in the cheaper combo (27,99 USD) to Germany, please.
If not than no order for me.
Thanks.

1 combo for me please

I would like to confirm Pt .1 (x1) & Pt.2 (x1), combo package which is more cheaper. Thanks.

I regret to inform everyone that the combo discount price is not possible for EITHER Best Buy Hunger Games 1&2 Group Buy. Andy and I both have already ordered our copies before that discounted price was available online. The problem with cancelling and re-ordering is this...When ordering through Best Buy, if you make too many orders and/or cancellations of the exact same item(s), they will think that your account has been stolen by someone and they will block your account for a ridiculously long time. Can be suspended anywhere from a month up to many months. If this were to happen, NO ONE would get the copies they've ordered and I would lose my Best Buy account, along with my ability to order ANYTHING online. With the combo discount, I literally would have to cancel all the orders I've already made and then order the combos online one at a time and I cannot risk my account getting suspended for the sake of this Group Buy, any future Group Buys, and/or my own personal use. ALSO, THE DISCOUNTED PRICE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE ONLINE. IT'S AN IN-STORE DISCOUNT ONLY.

Also, Andy and I both work and are doing these GB's in our spare time and will not have the chance to go and get ALL of the copies in-store on Friday to get the discounted combo price. I understand that this is not ideal and not what you guys would like to hear, but some of you signed up without knowing of this discounted price and were ok with the full price then. I totally understand that it would be much nicer to get that price, and I REALLY do wish that I could offer these steelbooks to you at that price, but at this point, it is just not possible for both Andy and myself to do so.

If ANYONE has any questions or concerns regarding this or ANYTHING else, please don't hesitate to PM me ANY TIME. Unless I'm sleeping, I usually get to my PM's fairly quickly. Also, just know that it is my pleasure to be able to serve you international ninjas in this GB so that you can get some U.S. steelbooks that you wouldn't otherwise be able to get. This is my 2nd GB (Thor was my first) and I really enjoy being able to help you guys out. Again, I apologize that doing the discount combo isn't possible at this point.

Take care guys,
-Mathew

PS - I will be getting the invoices put together for the members who were transferred from Andy's Group Buy as soon as I post this message. For anyone joining from here on out, I will be sending you your invoice as soon as possible. EVERYONE keep in mind that the price you will be charged is the price on release day, which could very well be (usually is) cheaper than the price I currently have listed in the OP of the Group Buy thread.
 
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Could I request one of each please including the keychain shipping to the UK (if availability is ok, would it be possible to get 2 keychains at all? if not just the one will do)

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There are still a few spots left for the Hunger Games and the Hunger Games: Catching Fire Best Buy Steelbooks. If ANYONE is interested, please sign up. ALSO, there are still a few keychains up for grabs. Don't forget to let me know if you are interested in one.

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-Mathew
 
If ANYONE would like to sign up for the GB, there are still a few spots left.

ALSO, IF ANYONE (NOT in the Group Buy already) IS LOOKING FOR JUST THE PRE-ORDER KEYCHAIN, THEY'RE GOING FOR $5. HOWEVER, IF YOU SIGN UP JUST FOR THE KEYCHAIN, ALL GB RULES STILL APPLY AND YOU WILL STILL HAVE TO PAY THE GB FEE & SHIPPING (OF COURSE). IF YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE GB, IT WILL ONLY BE AN ADDITIONAL $5 (NO EXTRA GB FEE). EITHER WAY, TODAY IS THE LAST DAY THEY WILL BE SELLING THEM, SO YOU WOULD NEED TO GET YOUR ORDER IN TODAY. JUST THOUGHT I'D THROW THAT OUT THERE IF ANYONE WAS INTERESTED.

TAKE CARE,
-Mathew
 
Bump!

For ANYONE else who may be interested, there are still a few open spots as well as a few of the keychains left. Going to leave the GB open for awhile to see if anyone would like to claim any of them.

For existing GB participants, ALL copies should be arriving this week. I will be mailing them out as they get here according to the order in which you signed up. As long as I receive them ALL by Wednesday, they should ALL be mailed out by this Saturday, March 15th.

TAKE CARE,
-Mathew
 
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