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

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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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Hey guys,
I have received all the packages from Best Buy with the exception of one. I'm hoping that one package shows up today. I'm going to start boxing everything up today either way. As soon as the last package gets here, I will box up the remaining orders and have everyone's shipped out.

Also, I've left feedback for all of you for your GB participation. If anyone didn't receive feedback, I apologize, and let me know so that I can leave it right away.

Thank you to all of you for making this GB so easy on me. You guys truly are great ninjas!!!

Take care,
-Mathew
 
Alright guys,

According to tracking, the last order should be here today...fingers crossed. I have quite a busy week at work, but I will DEFINITELY have ALL packages out by either Friday or Saturday of this week. I will keep the thread updated as they're shipped.

Take care,
-Mathew
 
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OK guys,
The last package did NOT arrive yesterday, but I called my mailman after I got off of work and he told me that it HAS made it to the post office. It will definitely be here today. I will start mailing out some of the packages tomorrow (Wednesday) and will be done with them by Saturday (if not sooner). I REALLY appreciate you guys' patience and THANKS to all of you for being such GREAT group buy participants!!!

Take care,
-Mathew
 
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Alright guys,

I was able to get most everyone's packages shipped out today. I've updated the OP of the GB thread to show who's got shipped out. I only have two packages left to send, and they will be sent out tomorrow. Thank you to everyone for your patience and being such wonderful group buy participants!!! I'm considering hosting a GB for the Lone Survivor Exclusive Steelbook from Target. If I decide that I am, I will post here in the GB thread to let you guys know.

One last thing...PLEASE post to the GB thread as you all receive your packages. I want to make sure everyone receives theirs and that they arrive safe and sound!

Take care, guys!
-Mathew
 
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I STILL HAVE A FEW STEELBOOKS LEFT, ALONG WITH A FEW KEYCHAINS!!!

IF ANYONE IS STILL INTERESTED, I HAVE THE FOLLOWING STILL AVAILABLE:

(2x) THE HUNGER GAMES (BEST BUY STEELBOOK)

(1X) THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE (BEST BUY STEELBOOK)

(2X) BONUS GIFT: CATCHING FIRE FLASHLIGHT KEYCHAIN

*IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED, PLEASE LET ME KNOW VIA POSTING TO THE GB THREAD AND BY SENDING ME A PM. (ALL GROUP BUY RULES AND FEES APPLY)
 
Hi Mathew, does this apply to us who ordered from you?

Here is the information to get your free DVD from Lionsgate:
Quote:
Thank you for choosing to purchase The Hunger Games: Catching Fire from Best Buy. Our ad from Mar. 2, 2014 to Mar. 8, 2014 does call out The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Blu-ray Exclusive Steelbook as including the Blu-ray, DVD and UltraViolet Digital Copy. We were recently informed that the DVD copy is not actually included, and I am truly sorry for any confusion this has created.

To help assist our customers that were expecting to receive the DVD copy with this version, we have partnered with Lionsgate to offer a solution. Please contact Lionsgate by calling 1-877-230-2756 or emailing them at [email protected]. They will ask to verify your purchase and then work to provide you with the DVD version.

Thanks again for choosing Best Buy, and please let me know if you have any additional questions.

Sincerely,
Matt|Senior Social Media Specialist | Best Buy® Corporate

Ron
 
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Oh wow, I had NO IDEA about this! If everyone could let me know whether they want/need this, and I will put forth my best effort to make sure that they send out enough discs for everyone. I would have to look and see if I still have all the receipts or not. Good news is that I made the purchases online, so if I don't have the physical receipt, I should be able to get them off the website.

Anyways, please respond to this if you are one of the GB participants and let me know if you're interested. I will treat no responses as you are NOT interested. THANKS RON (towser) for bringing this to my attention!!! :scat:

THANKS GUYS!!!
-Mathew
 
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Hey Ron,
I'm ok with that. Just means less replacement discs I have to find HAHAHA

---------- Post added at 03:31 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:22 AM ----------

By the way Ron, aka "the lonely group buy member" aka "one is the loneliest number", I've just emailed them to inquire about the replacement discs. I'll update the thread when I've received some kind of answer.
 
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I've received a response back from Lions Gate about the replacement discs. They've asked that I send them copies of the receipts, as well as pictures of the Bar Codes on the back of the steelbooks j-card. I told them the situation as far as me not having all the copies any longer and ONLY having the receipts. I will be sending them pictures of the receipts tomorrow and we will go from there.

So, if you guys are interested in the replacement discs, I may need you to send me a picture of the bar code on the back of the j-card. This will require a bit of participation on your part. And it's possible that without the picture, that I won't be able to get you a replacement disc, so PLEASE pay attention for updates from me to the GB thread.

Also, just a head's up...if you are interested in the replacement disc, you will have to be responsible for paying the shipping of the disc from me to you. I will package them as safely, but as economically as possible.

Take care,
-Mathew
 
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