Maze Runner: The Death Cure (Blu-ray SteelBook) (FilmArena Collection #99) [Czech Republic]

[luke98]

Release date: May 30, 2018
Purchase links: Standard - FAC
Price: 599 CZK - (Standard) - 1099 CZK - (FAC)
Notes: 500 copies
Group buy: hosted by carllenc (closed)

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[snow flake]

If it’s of any help I think Steelbook Central still has a couple of copies available

 

[Skyarcke]

Karel is trying his best to secure copies, but in the end he has to work with what he gets from FA. If Karel wants to secure copies for us here he has to do so before the pre-orders over at FA starts. That is one of the conditions for getting copies ahead of their pre-orders. It sometimes happens that full beauty shots are not released by FA by that time yet. Yeah it happened for few latest GBs that we had the slip artwork only, but would you rather prefer us not to open any GBs at all if there are no full beauty shots released? Would that be the more professional way about it in your opinion? Unfortunatelly we cant make them change their plan of releasing beauty shots so as I said, we have to work with what we get. If there wasnt a full beauty shot, there always was at least the slip artwork.

We could use a little more communication here. It wasn't made clear whether the Death Cure slip was XL or if it's lenticular until basically the GB was over. That's why the beauty shots are important. In lieu of a beauty shot, communicate with us more about the release. Tell us what you know about it. Yeah, you guys are human just like us. We get it. But this is our money you're talking about. Half the people who were interested in the Death Cure release wanted it to match the others, but we had no communication about that.

Excuse me, where is this ultimatum coming from? So now our choices are, shut up and accept the way things are, or no Group Buys at all? What happened to listening to feedback if we need more than the slipart? Your words, not mine.

 

[paulboland]

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[paulboland]

 

[CollectorEmtee]

We could use a little more communication here. It wasn't made clear whether the Death Cure slip was XL or if it's lenticular until basically the GB was over. That's why the beauty shots are important. In lieu of a beauty shot, communicate with us more about the release. Tell us what you know about it. Yeah, you guys are human just like us. We get it. But this is our money you're talking about. Half the people who were interested in the Death Cure release wanted it to match the others, but we had no communication about that.

Excuse me, where is this ultimatum coming from? So now our choices are, shut up and accept the way things are, or no Group Buys at all? What happened to listening to feedback if we need more than the slipart? Your words, not mine.

Im saying we are listening to feedback, but did you read what I wrote about what are our options? I explained to you how things work and those are the options we have so if releasing of the artwork cant be changed we can only work with what we have. By the way this wasnt the case before, lately it happened with multiple FACs, but before we had full artworks much earlier than before. You are making it sound all too easy and like we are the ones in control of what FA will provide for us. For example the issue with The Greatest Showman was that they planned to add a lenticular magnet to the release and we got this information only after the full beauty shot was released like everyone else. So its not like we are the source of whats happening over at FA and we definitely did not enjoyed invoicing all members the additional cost, but unfortunatelly there was no other way. Regarding the ultimatum: if there was only the slip artwork would you rather not have the GBs opened at all? If you are saying opening it with just the slip artwork is unprofessional and we cant change the fact when FA will release their artwork then thats the only option we have left.

And yes, running these group buys makes it a challenge during our regular lives and we often dont have enough time to browse forums to see if someone might be asking something about a upcoming release. Especially when organizing GBs at the very last minute. Very often we are also waiting for confirmation of details about a release etc. It might also help to tag us whenever someone is asking something so we can attend to it before the tens of PMs we have each day. To tell you the truth lately we rely only on information we see on FAs facebook page so basically information like everyone else here is getting. I too wasnt aware it was going to be a lenticular slip so I cant share information I dont have myself.

PS: Btw we did try contacting FA about these two latest FACs when we learned that both GBs will have to be opened soon and there was not artwork for it yet. Just so you know that we understand the impotance of having artwork before the GB is opened.

 

[sunnyx]

The amount of editions FA are releasing are way more than any other retailer. I can understand there be hiccups on the way and create a logistical Nightmare from behind the scenes with FA on the number of editions, which filters down to the GB. I just feel FA need to spend a little more time with each one so we don’t get surprises and questions raised.

 

[galareta2332]

Martin and Karel are making everything is possible so please lets not make any hard feeling to them. This is GB, its not something set in stone and its not something we have to receive by the law. This is help and support and they try to make it as proffesional as FA is allowing to. If someone has a problem with this than normal pre orders are allways possible directly from the site. If GB limit is 37 pcs you just have to gamble and answear the main question: how much do i want it to have.
1) i want it no matter what: buy it witout beauty shot and risk the dissapointment.
2) everything depends from the look: than wait and risk not getting it from GB but there is a chance for pre order.

Simple as that...

I wanted it badly to make the set complete - option 1. In case of "Three billboards..." i was not sure weather i need premium of that especialy without beauty shot - option 2.
Missed both GB, but no hard feelings. Its just life.

 

[HUBMUSWELL]

If anybody wants to moan, contact FilmArena's wacky support...It's a tad unfair to criticise the GB host who constantly brings you first class service and shares info when he can

Fyi, there are alternatives if you miss a GB here...

 

[Cymon H]

If it’s of any help I think Steelbook Central still has a couple of copies available

Thanks for mentioning this, I managed to get a copy

 

[Actarus]

WOW What a Superb Package, So Very Nice this will go so sweetly among the Other FAC Editions for this Trilogy

Loving Very Much the XL Slips Editions and The Collector's Folder

 

[IRON MAN]

@Actarus Quelle surprise

 

[Actarus]

@Actarus Quelle surprise

 

[SteelCollz]

 

[howarmat]

Damn way to many languages taking up space where you could have higher rate movie!

 

[Lakerone]

Damn way to many languages taking up space where you could have higher rate movie!

Was thinking the same thing, HECK of a list......
Package looks great...
I for one appreciate everything @Collector03601 and @carllenc do for us with FAC's, how many times in the old GB system did they help out by squeezing us into a GB that had long passed, then remember all the times they got stiffed with non-paying members, if they were running FilmArena, things would run a lot better, if anyone feels they can do a better job, give up a lot of their FREE time......by all means step up....!

My 2 bits...

 

[AlienKing]

Oh it's a lenti slip? Hmm...i was hoping for a non-lenti to match the others...I guess it's a good thing i didnt get on the GB.

And is that the art for WWA steelbook? I'm glad at least that matches up with the rest.

 

[Actarus]

Watched this yesterday night I wasn't expecting much due to some feedback I came across of the Forum, but I was pleasantly Surprised.

I loved it

It had me on the edge of my seat ! Great Trilogy !

 

[Lakerone]

Watched this yesterday night I wasn't expecting much due to some feedback I came across of the Forum, but I was pleasantly Surprised.

I loved it

It had me on the edge of my seat ! Great Trilogy !

All three work together nicely IMHO, nice build up to the final movie, always need to take reviews/opinions with a grain of salt, everybody has different tastes....

 

[Hereticz]

FA website is totally KO right now, similar to HDzeta fiasco. I wanted to order this directly and it´s soldout, together with others which went live this week . Oh well, nevermind, money saved.

 

[sunnyx]

FA website is totally KO right now, similar to HDzeta fiasco. I wanted to order this directly and it´s soldout, together with others which went live this week . Oh well, nevermind, money saved.

Yeah I was watching. Both Gladiator and Greatest Showman sold out before pre-order (email sent to us). I saw none of Maze Runner and 3 Billboards for sale. Instantly gone.