DDR2 DVDs now re-available

Chaos Angel · Post by **Chaos Angel** » Fri Feb 21, 2003 7:59 am

ExpertDV is now taking more orders for copies of the DDR2 DVD, so if you've been wanting to get a copy, now is your chance!!

Just click the Order Form link on the left, fill out the information, and you'll be good to go.

EarthCurrent · Post by **EarthCurrent** » Fri Feb 21, 2003 12:42 pm

$17 to cover in part "administrative costs." Bullshit. That is profiteering, and goes beyond every code of ethics I believe in when it comes to the distribution of AMVs.

Here are the only costs that should be involved. The DVD-r and the cost of shipping, anything beyond that is an attempt to garner profits which is blatently illegal and should not be supported by this community.

dokidoki · Post by **dokidoki** » Fri Feb 21, 2003 12:52 pm

It's not a DVD-R. It's actually been mastered and pressed. More information here:
http://www.animemusicvideos.org/phpBB/v ... =dvd#94205

dokidoki · Post by **dokidoki** » Fri Feb 21, 2003 1:00 pm

PS: Of course, if you want to get a DVD-R copy from someone who got it, that's your prerogative.

EarthCurrent · Post by **EarthCurrent** » Fri Feb 21, 2003 1:00 pm

hmm...I still ponder on the ethics of this...

Org Profile · Post by **VicBond007** » Fri Feb 21, 2003 2:14 pm

I still don't know why it ISN'T a DVD-R. Instead we got a pressed DVD-5 that's been poorly compressed and features ExpertDV's Craptaular AMV taking up space, all for more than a legit DVD nowadays.

iserlohn · Post by **iserlohn** » Fri Feb 21, 2003 2:35 pm

I agree re: profiteering. This wasn't something that needed pressing, and IIRC the original run was supposed to be enough to break even and then some. Plus, the encoding job sucks and the DVD layout itself isn't really that good. Additionally, everything except for Ubernostrom is available online ANYWAYS, so take advantage of the BitTorrent and do a little searching and save your money.

Kusoyaro · Post by **Kusoyaro** » Fri Feb 21, 2003 3:17 pm

Profiteering my left nut.

They need to sell a LOT more copies just to break even. Get your facts straight before you condemn someone who's losing money for you.

Chaos Angel · Post by **Chaos Angel** » Fri Feb 21, 2003 3:38 pm

According to the website, they are selling copies previously made that have not been sold yet.

ExpertDV wrote:Most paid pre-orders have shipped. And there are some copies left. We will be making copies available on a first come first serve basis.

Also, it is my understanding that they are covering the expenses incurred by supporting the Iron Chef contest by selling this DVD (as has been said, it isn't just a DVD-R), although I cannot offer anything to support that.

Kusoyaro · Post by **Kusoyaro** » Fri Feb 21, 2003 5:00 pm

Chaos Angel wrote: Also, it is my understanding that they are covering the expenses incurred by supporting the Iron Chef contest by selling this DVD (as has been said, it isn't just a DVD-R), although I cannot offer anything to support that.

They spent thousands sponsoring Iron Chef, and were hoping to make some back by gaining some fans as customers. I think they've sold one ShuttlePro for $100.