Pic Of your Blu ray Collection or Dvd Collection

[soamz]

Where do you guys get the BluRay DVDs ?

I see all are 1599 in my city

 

[technobhatt]

Where do you guys get the BluRay DVDs ?

I see all are 1599 in my city

Try to buy Bluray items from Amazon UK. It may cost you a little cheaper, and good quality assured.

 

[just4kix]

Where do you guys get the BluRay DVDs ?

I see all are 1599 in my city

If you go thru the thread, you will observe that most order from Amazon.Co.UK

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[soamz]

No region limitations ?

All plays good ?

Lets say, I order 20 together .

Whats the damage for the customs ?

 

[just4kix]

No region limitations ?

All plays good ?

Lets say, I order 20 together .

Whats the damage for the customs ?

Most are region free. If you order 20 together you will definitely end up paying about 43% customs duty.

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[technobhatt]

My recent purchases.

Let me confess, after reading the thread Fans of Television Series; I am more inclined to watching English TV shows rather than movies these days. So far, I have watched Lost, Prison Break and currently watching 'Homeland', 'The Sopranos' and 'Game of Thrones' in parallel. These shows are really great entertainment and watching them on Bluray is anotrher great experience.
That's why I have purchased few more Tv shows on Bluray. I know I could have downloaded them on internet easily, but this could have taken long time and after watching Prison Break and Lost on Bluray, I bet there is something really special watching these shows on Bluray.
I have loved these shows so much that I will definitely revisit them after sometime. Acting, dialogues and the plot everything adds to our great entertainment.

Below are few purchases from Amazon US. Thanks to my friend Avi who brought these items to me from US.

Few items purchased from Amazon Uk recently.

 

[saketb]

Great haul bro. Some great purchases which will keep you busy for a long time.
Great to see both the collections of Coen Brothers.

I myself finished 24 & Prison Break and then bought Lost on Blu-ray from the amazon offer. Just waiting for it to arrive and take the plunge.

 

[soamz]

Great haul bro. Some great purchases which will keep you busy for a long time.
Great to see both the collections of Coen Brothers.

I myself finished 24 & Prison Break and then bought Lost on Blu-ray from the amazon offer. Just waiting for it to arrive and take the plunge.

How many did you order and what was the total damage including customs ?

Is Amazon calculating the customs in the checkout area ?

 

[saketb]

How many did you order and what was the total damage including customs ?

Is Amazon calculating the customs in the checkout area ?

I bought Lost on Blu-ray which costed me 38.57 including the shipping charges. This was a steal...

Customs duty is not calculated by amazon, they are charged once the shipment arrives in India. Amazon only charges the product cost (minus) VAT (16.66%) + shipping costs.
Your postman will collect the customs duty from you if you are charged. People here have paid as high as 45% of duty, but many a times you may be lucky and not charged a single penny.

You can mark the item as "Gift" when checking out your purchase and may be you are lucky.

 

[technobhatt]

How many did you order and what was the total damage including customs ?

Is Amazon calculating the customs in the checkout area ?

No customs at all !! I didn't order these items in bulk, but in separate orders; just to keep a single order cost below than 50 GBP.
However, one order 'Mad Men season 1-5' costed me around 62 GBP, that too came without any customs from Amazon UK.

Generally Amazon US calculates custom charges in the checkout itself, but Amazon UK doesn't...at least for more than 100 Bluray items I have ordered from Amazon UK, there was no custom charge mentioned in the final order amount.

As I mentioned, items from Amazon US were brought by my friend from US, so no extra shipping and custom charge.

If you wanna check more on individual cost of the items I purchased...just look at my signature - My BluRay Collection link. I have updated cost of each item including shipping and everything..just to keep a track on my expenditure on these Bluray discs.

 

[just4kix]

How many did you order and what was the total damage including customs ?

Is Amazon calculating the customs in the checkout area ?

I bought Lost on Blu-ray which costed me 38.57 including the shipping charges. This was a steal...

Customs duty is not calculated by amazon, they are charged once the shipment arrives in India. Amazon only charges the product cost (minus) VAT (16.66%) + shipping costs.
Your postman will collect the customs duty from you if you are charged. People here have paid as high as 45% of duty, but many a times you may be lucky and not charged a single penny.

You can mark the item as "Gift" when checking out your purchase and may be you are lucky.

No customs at all !! I didn't order these items in bulk, but in separate orders; just to keep a single order cost below than 50 GBP.
However, one order 'Mad Men season 1-5' costed me around 62 GBP, that too came without any customs from Amazon UK.

Generally Amazon US calculates custom charges in the checkout itself, but Amazon UK doesn't...at least for more than 100 Bluray items I have ordered from Amazon UK, there was no custom charge mentioned in the final order amount.

As I mentioned, items from Amazon US were brought by my friend from US, so no extra shipping and custom charge.

If you wanna check more on individual cost of the items I purchased...just look at my signature - My BluRay Collection link. I have updated cost of each item including shipping and everything..just to keep a track on my expenditure on these Bluray discs.

It is different for Amazon.com (US) and Amazon.co.uk. Here is how it works:

Amazon.co.uk (mostly explained above)

• You select items (BDs and DVDs) and place them into the shopping cart.
• At the time of checkout, you can mark the entire set as "gift" (even if to yourself). By marking it as a gift and if the merchandise value is less than INR 5000, you may escape customs duty (but MH people won't).
• When checking out, as per EU laws, you are refunded the VAT when goods are exported. The VAT in UK is 20%.
• Shipping charges are added. These are 1.49 per item plus 2.09 per delivery/package. So if you order 5 BDs via one single delivery, the shipping charges will be 9.54 (1.49x5 + 2.09).
• Customs duty and other charges are not calculated or charged.
• The total amount (base cost + shipping) is charged to the credit card. The Indian Banks charge a 3.5% surcharge on the total converted exchange value as FOREX charges. For example, if the total package value is 35 and exchange rate is 1 = Rs. 85, then your credit card will be charged INR 3079.13.
• Shipment is via Royal Mail till point of entry into India and there on by Indian Postal department.
• There is no shipment tracking available.
• The package arrives at the local head GPO (Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkota, Chennai, etc.). The GPO will assess the package for customs and charge roughly 43% as the duty (on basic value + shipping cost). A further charge of Rs. 30 is added for local delivery. But as stated earlier, sometimes you may be exempted from duty.
• When the package arrives (the local postman brings it), and there is duty to be paid, the postman collects it from you.
• Delivery can take anything from 15 days to 45 days - depends on how long the package is stuck in GPO for customs assessment and clearance.

Amazon.com - US Site

• You select items (BDs and DVDs) and place them into the shopping cart.
• At the time of checkout, you can mark the entire set as "gift" (even if to yourself). This makes no difference for customs duty but it is better to do so anyway - customs duty may be refunded as explained later.
• There is no VAT or Sales Tax. So whatever is the website listed price, that is the price you pay. If shipping to US address, a 7% sales tax will be charged extra.
• Shipping charges are added. These are S3.99 per item plus $4.99 per delivery/package. So if you order 5 BDs via one single delivery, the shipping charges will be $24.94 (3.99x5 + 4.99).
• Customs duty deposit is calculated upfront and charged. This is roughly 26% of the base cost + shipping.
• The total amount (base cost + shipping + import duty deposit) is charged to the credit card. The Indian Banks charge a 3.5% surcharge on the total converted exchange value as FOREX charges. For example, if the total package value is $75 and exchange rate is $1 = Rs. 55, then your credit card will be charged INR 4269.38.
• Shipment is via courier companies such as Aramex, DHL, UPS, Fedex, etc. Aramex is the default. The import duty deposit is credited to the courier company for customs clearance. If the package is marked as gift, the customs officer at the airport may waive the customs duty. In that case the amount will be credited to your account (credit card) after 60 days.
• Full delivery tracking is available - from warehouse till the package reaches your home.
• Courier delivers the package to your home. Under most exceptional circumstances, there may be excess customs duty to be paid - basically the difference between the import duty deposit and the actual duty levied. But this is rare and if the courier demands payment, insist on an orifinal customs receipt before paying.
• Delivery can take anything from 3 days to 8 days. Aramex usually takes 7 days, DHL/UPS 3, etc. But the main difference is that, on Amazon.co.uk, the order is shipped within a day or two after placing it while on Amazon.com, they take 3-6 days to prepare the shipment and finally ship it.

HTH.

 

[soamz]

I just bought: 'G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra [Blu-ray] [2009]' by Dennis Quaid from Amazon.co.uk .

Total : 6.66 + 3.58 (postage) .

Lets see, when it comes. Destination city is Bhubaneswar.

 

[just4kix]

I just bought: 'G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra [Blu-ray] [2009]' by Dennis Quaid from Amazon.co.uk .

Total : 6.66 + 3.58 (postage) .

Lets see, when it comes. Destination city is Bhubaneswar.

The per delivery charge of 2.09 will kill the price advantage. This charge can be averaged out if you order 4-5 BDs at a time.

 

[soamz]

This is my first shipment from Amazon co uk, so I want to test, if I can get rid of that customs.

If it goes well, then I will order 10 in bulk.

 

[just4kix]

This is my first shipment from Amazon co uk, so I want to test, if I can get rid of that customs.

If it goes well, then I will order 10 in bulk.

10 is too many. Ideal batch size is 5-7. One box set counts as 1 item.

 

[bluraymaniac]

awesome haul saket bro and bhatt bro

 

[saketb]

A few DVD's which I bought in the recent weeks. All are from different stores as finding these classics were tough. Searching for more classics on DVD. I wish one day these movies are transferred on Blu-ray.
All of the DVD's costed me Rs. 100/- each, quite a decent price.

Blu-ray movies which I received today... these are some of my favourite movies.

The Next Three Days & Collateral

 

[just4kix]

My latest order. 13 more on the way.

 

[saketb]

Received these Blu-ray's...

A Perfect Murder & The Specialist

Public Enemies & Tora! Tora! Tora! - Japanese extended cut

The Exorcist & Abraham Lincoln - Vampire Hunter

Kick-Ass & From Paris With Love

Dirty Harry Collection Pack - 5 Disc Set

 

[akd]

what a coincidence! today evening I watched Tora Tora Tora on Bluray. superb film with excellent transfer, great details, deep color and perfect stereophonic sound, a must for all who loved WWII films, watch the japanese extended version as that contains some well captured japanese strategies