The Terminator (Blu-ray SteelBook) (HDzeta Exclusive No.8) [China]

[wxlinkswd]

Release date: 31th Mar(boxset at 7th Apr)
Notes: WEA Steelbook. Embossed. Glossy Finish. Total 2000 copies.
Group buy: hosted by @n3wk1d - LIVE on Wednesday March 16 at 10 AM (EST - US) - Timezone converter HERE
Purchase Link:Boxset GB | Lenti GB | Full Slip GB | ¼ Slip GB

 

[IRON MAN]

Will there be direct shipping for the group buy ?

GB will open at tomorrow,i think need make sure somethings before GB
1.GB without hubs,directly ship from china.
2.GB time will not change,webstore will list at same time
3.We will mark all every package as 20 USD and gift for the webstore customers.
4.GB start at 16th dead line at 20th,Payment start at 20th，Payment deadline at 26th，release date single version at 31th Mar,boxset at 7th Apr.
5.Lenti： 150-200 copies，limited 2 copies per person
Fullslip：100 copies，limited 2 copies per person
1/4 slip：50 copies，limited 2 copies per person
6.Boxset:80 copies,limited 1 copies per person,this boxset GB only for who want to collect all terminator series boxsets,and all terminator boxsets will match number,so we will request a few deposits in this payment,and we will refund thedeposits when the last boxset delivery,if you didnt completed all terminator boxsets payment,we will not refund the deposits.If we still left some extras after GB,we will list it again for who only want one boxset collector.
If you have another questions,shot PM to me,thanks

 

[BluSteel2012]

GB will open at tomorrow,i think need make sure somethings before GB

3.We will mark all every package as 20 USD and gift for the webstore customers.

I would recommend marking it as merchandise instead. Could be flagged by customs otherwise.

 

[NoDingsNoScratches]

Boxset:80 copies,limited 1 copies per person,this boxset GB only for who want to collect all terminator series boxsets,and all terminator boxsets will match number,so we will request a few deposits in this payment,and we will refund thedeposits when the last boxset delivery,if you didnt completed all terminator boxsets payment,we will not refund the deposits.

I've purchased every single HDZeta Box Set to date, and I was planning on buying T1 also. But requiring me to sign up for all box sets and put a non-refundable deposit in order to buy the T1 Box set is ridiculous!
HDZeta business practices are shady af: (1) Everyone knows HDZeta sells limited editions in bulk to local 'friends' who put them on eBay (which is pretty much scalping your own customers), (2) HDZeta retail prices have gone up, but the quality has not. (3) HDZeta require non-refundable deposites on future release to purchase a particular Box Set.
I will be passing on all HDZeta releases from now until forevermore. Can't support a company who takes advantage of their customers like this.

 

[djjez83]

i think the scalpers are rubbing their hands in excitement

Yup. blusteel and dvdeal are gonna love this

 

[StifflersDad]

1/4 slip only 50 copies and limit is 2 per person
!!!

 

[IRON MAN]

I've purchased every single HDZeta Box Set to date, and I was planning on buying T1 also. But requiring me to sign up for all box sets and put a non-refundable deposit in order to buy the T1 Box set is ridiculous!
HDZeta business practices are shady af: (1) Everyone knows HDZeta sells limited editions in bulk to local 'friends' who put them on eBay (which is pretty much scalping your own customers), (2) HDZeta retail prices have gone up, but the quality has not. (3) HDZeta require non-refundable deposites on future release to purchase a particular Box Set.
I will be passing on all HDZeta releases from now until forevermore. Can't support a company who takes advantage of their customers like this.

From a different thread and for a slightly different point but felt adequate to post - emphasis (bold red) my own

But ... much of what @InAFalsetto has said is correct. But there is also truth to alot of yours above as well. In that there are good GB hosts who truly serve a purpose, (those who can swing things cause of their pull) and then there are others who fall in his classification. (hosting GBs by buying up bulk when they have a webstore to begin with) I've been in the game long enough to know. The true benefit for those Companies is when they are SMALL companies, small man-power, doing their own shipping ... imagine the time you can spend on creating more editions if you had to ship 10 packages of 100 each vs. 1000 individual packages. HOWEVER, knowing full well what many of those so-called Companies margins are the comment of "there is little margin" is completely off base. Personally I hold a lot of weight and respect who muster the storm of as many individual packages as possible as that is how you gain a fan base , please your customers, keep the hobby healthy, and earn respect. If you have to navigate the waters with a little of both so be it , but not at the expense of hundreds of collectors missing out. No respect for that, no money from me! Everyone and their Momma are releasing pimped out editions, you need our support.

Other legitimate reasons for a GB Host would be that a foreign Company that is very small that does not speak English. So your customer service experience SUCKS ... if that is the case and there is a bi-lingual GB Host to be the buffer then it does make everyone's experience better.... you know, like if they are only charging a minimal amount.

Personally I feel there is just SOOOO many choices now days, and people should really take that to heart and vote with their wallets based on their TOTAL experience. Does the Company actually care about you? Do you truly care on what they are releasing? Are they continually improving or innovating? If so, support that Company. Be a part of the Journey.

Or say the hell with all paper and just buy Steels when on sale.


Disclaimer: I'm not talking about any one single Company I am generalizing so no need someone thinking I'm singling any one Company out!

Regarding the quality, from the looks of the sample pics posted by @wxlinkswd , I'd say they've improved

Update:
Lenti effect video:

New fulllsllip case+lentisllip sample pics:
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Boxset pics at Wednesday morning......

 

[IRON MAN]

1/4 slip only 50 copies and limit is 2 per person
!!!

Maybe a typo like what happened in the Interstellar group buy and was later rectified.

@wxlinkswd can you confirm please?

 

[rj531]

'bummer' is right.

I understand they want to match numbers for boxsets but the all or nothing approach w/a non refundable deposit is very disappointing.

 

[SteelMadien]

I understand they want to match numbers for boxsets but the all or nothing approach w/a non refundable deposit is very disappointing.

Very true, but they are a business.

 

[eLviS1987]

pass... money saved

 

[StifflersDad]

Very true, but they are a business.

A true business doesn't kick it's customers in the teeth

 

[dominic]

I agree should be limited to 1 copy for at least 24 hours.If you want another one then you will have to use there website.

 

[SamG2]

Hello can i use the group buy despite it's my first message on The forum ? I want to try to get all boxset

 

[DoomsdaysNear]

I've purchased every single HDZeta Box Set to date, and I was planning on buying T1 also. But requiring me to sign up for all box sets and put a non-refundable deposit in order to buy the T1 Box set is ridiculous!
HDZeta business practices are shady af: (1) Everyone knows HDZeta sells limited editions in bulk to local 'friends' who put them on eBay (which is pretty much scalping your own customers), (2) HDZeta retail prices have gone up, but the quality has not. (3) HDZeta require non-refundable deposites on future release to purchase a particular Box Set.
I will be passing on all HDZeta releases from now until forevermore. Can't support a company who takes advantage of their customers like this.

Soooo does this mean you'll be unloading your Interstellar Box?

 

[levi]

its the best edition i have ever seen of the terminator.

every single collector who loves the film should have a chance of getting a copy.

it would suck to miss out on a edition you would love and enjoy, because somebody bought 2 copies, presumably to sell one on ebay

i will try to buy direct

 

[IRON MAN]

Hello can i use the group buy despite it's my first message on The forum ? I want to try to get all boxset

Yes you can sign up to any group buy. Good luck tomorrow!

 

[IRON MAN]

Reminder, trading is not allowed in the release threads. Thanks.

 

[andrewmacattack]

Hopefully @wxlinkswd will adjust this release and all Terminator releases to one copy per person.
If all of us just request one copy, then hopefully every Ninja will have one. Soon see which Ninjas will be requesting two copies.
Good luck to everyone tomorrow.

 

[Vandamon]

I wish that HDzeta would take the restriction off the requirement to buy all the Boxsets. The two films that I would only consider purchasing a Box Set for are T1 and T2 (and T2 is not even on the list). And since the copies are so limited in quantity, why not limit the restriction to 1 copy per member so that everyone here can get a chance to purchase one?

 

[Bruckle]

Personally I think only a really selfish dog of a Ninja would put down for 2 copies in the GB. I'm sure all of us will do the right thing and only put in an order for 1 copy. Right guys?