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mykalberta · 03-01-2010, 10:51 AM

You will be able to buy it at places like hmv, this is just the preorder stuff.

Yamer · 03-01-2010, 10:54 AM

hmmmm, we swear to God the games are not corporate

you know, crap like this makes me think otherwise. i love the games, but this a harsh reminder that sometimes it is just about the money

you can own all the moments of these games!....if you have a visa card

mykalberta · 03-01-2010, 10:56 AM

Why the hate on the corporate.

If they didnt fund these things, no one would.

SOMBRI2 · 03-01-2010, 11:02 AM

not sure if it will be distributed through stores like HMV, BestBuy or FutureShop, didn't see any marketing from them.

mykalberta · 03-01-2010, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SOMBRI2

not sure if it will be distributed through stores like HMV, BestBuy or FutureShop, didn't see any marketing from them.

Likely because the DVD physically isnt available yet.

Its like anything else, they will try to upsell this DVD to get people to order from them then when it does down and stock gets built it will be given to other retailers to sell.

If you dont have a Visa card, you will be able to buy this, just not right now. At least I hope since all I have is an AmEx card.

FurnaceFace · 03-01-2010, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mykalberta

all I have is an AmEx card.

I'm impressed you can get through life with just Amex. I find a number of places shun it as they aren't kind to the merchant.

Are Visa cards tough to get or something? I'm missing why it's a large deal. I will admit I prefer using my Amex for the aeroplan points but I don't freak out if I have to use my Visa.

jar_e · 03-01-2010, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Russic

Will it have the events in their entirety or will it be clips? I'd like to get it, but there are so many torrents out there that I could just as easy download the events of my choosing and make my own compilation. I wouldn't want to do that. You know. Because it's wrong.

From the site:

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rogram highlights include:

A feature-length documentary telling the story of the Games and how Canadian athletes faced the world’s best in their quest to be at the top of the podium.
The story of each sport is unveiled for you to relive – just as the moments of excitement and emotion unfolded at Olympic Games venues in Vancouver.
Extensive bonus features are built-in to every disc, including a “behind the scenes” look at the Games, extensive highlights of key sports including Men’s and Women’s Hockey, Figure Skating, Curling, Skiing, Speed Skating and all the Freestyle Sports.
Opening and Closing Ceremonies in long-form feature entertainment and the lighting of Vancouver 2010 Olympic Cauldron.

DownhillGoat · 03-01-2010, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by FurnaceFace

Are Visa cards tough to get or something? I'm missing why it's a large deal.

Kind of confused with that too...

For those of you without a Visa who want to get this collection, I would assume that a prepaid Visa card would work on the CTV site. That way one could still purchase the set without having to sign up for a Visa.

Yamer · 03-02-2010, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by kunkstyle

Kind of confused with that too...

For those of you without a Visa who want to get this collection, I would assume that a prepaid Visa card would work on the CTV site. That way one could still purchase the set without having to sign up for a Visa.

You have educated me.

I shall look for said 'pre-paid visa's'....because you were right to assume that I don't handle debt very well. Hence the one MasterCard I do have.

Appreciate it.

mykalberta · 03-02-2010, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by FurnaceFace

I'm impressed you can get through life with just Amex. I find a number of places shun it as they aren't kind to the merchant.

Are Visa cards tough to get or something? I'm missing why it's a large deal. I will admit I prefer using my Amex for the aeroplan points but I don't freak out if I have to use my Visa.

5% cashback on all purchases over $5000 for the year makes me stick with it.

Plus the gold card makes me feel like I am better than everyone else

Its one of those things, if retailers dont accept it I dont shop there - exception being superstore of course and small cash type fast food and asian places which I can pay for with cash.

mykalberta · 03-02-2010, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by kunkstyle

Kind of confused with that too...

For those of you without a Visa who want to get this collection, I would assume that a prepaid Visa card would work on the CTV site. That way one could still purchase the set without having to sign up for a Visa.

Are those available in Canada? I havent seen them anywhere. I know they are used extensively in the US but.

Acey · 03-02-2010, 10:31 AM

I'm not buying the Blu-ray till I'm sure it will be proper 1080i and not SD or the macroblocked mess of HD we see on TV.

chowdachad · 03-02-2010, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mykalberta

Are those available in Canada? I havent seen them anywhere. I know they are used extensively in the US but.

you can get them at RBC for sure

DownhillGoat · 03-02-2010, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by mykalberta

Are those available in Canada? I havent seen them anywhere. I know they are used extensively in the US but.

RBC, BMO, and apparently Canadian Tire now offers them. Just make sure you read all the fine print. Especially for fees and expiry dates.

@ Yamer - if you go that route post the results. I have a buddy who might be ordering these the same way.

Yamer · 03-02-2010, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by kunkstyle

RBC, BMO, and apparently Canadian Tire now offers them. Just make sure you read all the fine print. Especially for fees and expiry dates.

@ Yamer - if you go that route post the results. I have a buddy who might be ordering these the same way.

I think I may. I have been looking into it a little bit.

If there are any fee's or contracts I may just wait for amazon or likewise to order it. As a CTV release I would imagine it is pretty exclusive.

If I can slap down 75 odd dollars for a one time payment I will let you know how. Hope RBC isn't upset that I don't have an account there. I'll check good old Canadian Rubber too.

Russic · 03-02-2010, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by mykalberta

Why the hate on the corporate.

If they didnt fund these things, no one would.

I have to agree here. As much as we hate to admit it, money is a giant part of the Olympics. Vancouver paid 6 billion for them. As fun as it was, that is going to be an incredible financial burden for a very long time. Any money coming in is essential.

Prototype · 03-02-2010, 11:31 AM

I imagine that only VISA is accepted as they were a major sponsor for the Olympics. Once the pre-sale is done, I'm sure we'll see it in stores as previously mentioned, but it makes sense to me that it had to be done this way so that Mastercard, etc, didn't get any airtime when VISA was a sponsor.

DownhillGoat · 03-02-2010, 11:57 AM

Also, the Shopping Channel is in the Rogers Communication conglomerate.
I doubt it's any different, but perhaps they offer other credit card options.

http://www.theshoppingchannel.com/pr...ymBoxSet504828

Also, free shipping.

Hemi-Cuda · 03-02-2010, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kunkstyle

Also, the Shopping Channel is in the Rogers Communication conglomerate.
I doubt it's any different, but perhaps they offer other credit card options.

http://www.theshoppingchannel.com/pr...ymBoxSet504828

Also, free shipping.

wow, thanks for that link. just bought the set and they accept MasterCard

BloodFetish · 03-02-2010, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kunkstyle

Also, the Shopping Channel is in the Rogers Communication conglomerate.
I doubt it's any different, but perhaps they offer other credit card options.

http://www.theshoppingchannel.com/pr...ymBoxSet504828

Also, free shipping.

Crap. I just placed my order on CTV's website and payed $9.95 shipping.

I wonder if the proceeds from these sales will go anywhere besides CTV's own pockets? I'd support some of this money going towards programs that help the athletes.