Wow, shipping is a lot more expensive than it was the last time I ordered a DVD from Telltale.
Yeah, that's because now the lowest form is priority mail (faster, more expensive) than first-class mail that was still available when the S&M 1/2 discs were shipped (slower, but cheaper).
hey iam one of the TOMI preorderers, and just ordered the delux edition and the vodoo cards but i had to pay the full price(but no shiping because its over 9000...äh over 50$)
but can anyone tell me why? what did i make wrong?will i get my special cover anyways?
If you already own the games the price for the deluxe edition should have been around 15$ - if it wasn't, maybe you used a different account? Either way you should send a mail, I'm sure they corrrect this.
The special cover is included in the deluxe edition, no matter if you preordered or not.
Of all the extras included on the DVD, only the commentaries aren't readily available on the internet as far as I'm aware.
Anyway, this isn't meant to be a critisism of the product. Telltale have put together a great package. Merely an expression of disappointment at the shipping costs, which for me are prohibitively high.
Dang it.... can I resubmit my order to include the Deluxe stuff, without having to rebuy all the episodes and DVD twice?
lol im also trying resubmit my order cos I forgot about custams charge on higher post so now im trying to reorder with more stuff to get free postage and avoid it
Sorry if this has been asked, but I'm not going through 15 pages to find it.
The order page says the standard DVD is free, and the deluxe edition is $15. Does that mean I could order both for $15?
Last I checked, you CAN place both in your cart and complete the order ... but I don't think you're SUPPOSED to. The page specifies you should choose one "OR" the other ... which makes sense, since I doubt they intended to deplete their stock by sending everyone who pre-ordered multiple copies of the game. It seems to me that the most polite and honorable thing to do would be to follow the page instructions and choose one OR the other, and not try to wiggle through a shopping cart error and then expect Telltale to eat the cost.
I only ordered the Deluxe DVD and my "stuff you bought" shows both the DVD and the deluxe version regardless, and each individual bonus of the deluxe version seperate as well.
The shipping is very expensive. $17 as the cheapest option to post a DVD to the UK? If you walked into a US post office it would be much less and without the bulk discount.
It seems Pre ordering for limited Edition Content is a JOKE how can it be "Limited" if it's now made widely available - Maybe someone from Telltale can explain to me how my "Limited-Edition Slipcase by Steve Purcell" for Pre-ordering is Actually that.
Ok. But still, is it possible to order more than one deluxe editions for $15, or to order one regular dvd and one (or more) deluxe editions?
No. You pay $50 for the Deluxe edition - $35 originally (price of game, which includes physical media), and $15 for the extra stuff in the Deluxe package.
If you want a second copy of the game, to give to friends, etc, you'll need to purchase a second copy of the game.
If you want a backup of the game, you should use regular backup methods (make disk image, copy to another DVD, upload to Mozy, etc).
I know it'd be nice to order "just the DVD", but I assume you'd want the DVD for one of the purposes above. If it's to give to someone else, and you're keeping your copy, then you're talking about ANOTHER COPY OF THE GAME. You're not going to get the entire season for just $15 (unless you had bought MacHeist this year, which I stupidly missed!! Or some similar special deal).
Am I the only one happy about this? Yeah I've paid less for shipping from America, but I honestly don't care. It's only a few extra pound and it's Monkey Island. I guess you can't please everyone.
I'm thanking Telltale for this dvd, it's my first Monkey Island hard copy that I can call my own. The others belong to family, and I don't count the ps2 copy I have of Escape.. so I'm happy. £11 is nothing. I can't wait until that dvd is in my grubby hands, I could use something cheer me up
No. You pay $50 for the Deluxe edition - $35 originally (price of game, which includes physical media), and $15 for the extra stuff in the Deluxe package.
Yes. I know that because I`m a pre-orderer. but my question is, that if I put the $0.00 DVD in the cart and then I put a $15 deluxe edition in the cart, can I complete the checkout and will they then send me two copies of the game?
I`ve now heard that the checkout corrects itself so that you cant order more than one of those $0.00 DVD`s, but if I put for example 4 deluxe editions in the cart, will I be sent 4 copies of the game and the merchandise stuff x4? Or will they send me 1 copy of the game + the merchandise stuff x4?
Or is it only possible to order 1 deluxe edition OR one normal DVD?
Yes. I know that because I`m a pre-orderer. but my question is, that if I put the $0.00 DVD in the cart and then I put a $15 deluxe edition in the cart, can I complete the checkout and will they then send me two copies of the game?
It might be able to order both, but that would be a glitch so I'm pretty sure they'd only send one anyways.
I see that things have been corrected quite a bit. Now its only possible to add into cart no more than 1 standard dvd AND 1 deluxe edition. But I`m still curious. Will that qualify me for 2 copies of the game + merch OR 1 copy and then only the merch stuff of deluxe edition.
I see that things have been corrected quite a bit. Now its only possible to add into cart no more than 1 standard dvd AND 1 deluxe edition. But I`m still curious. Will that qualify me for 2 copies of the game + merch OR 1 copy and then only the merch stuff of deluxe edition.
Maybe they did that people people didn't seem to realise the merch included the DVD, and ordered both?
You'll get one, cause even people who did realise what avistew not realised and only ordered the Deluxe edition get both in the shopping cart at check-out.
Huh? If you put deluxe edition in the cart and proceed to checkout there is still only the deluxe edition and its shipping cost and that makes the total price $30,70.
If you put standard DVD and deluxe edition into the cart and proceed to checkout it shows that both orders are there and the total price is $30,90. So something changes there, and so you might conclude that if such order is submitted, two copies of the game will be sent.
hey guys, don't know if any of you know the answer to this..
regarding the Deluxe edition, does all that stuff come in a cool box or anything or are all the items just separate? I'm a sucker for cool packaging, but I'm probably going to end up buying it anyways heh.
Also does anyone know how TT usually ships its discs? This would be my first time (I got my Sam & Maxes in person at San Diego Con) and I know from experience that cardboard slipcovers can easily be damaged during shipping if not packed right. Just curious.
I don't know, but the pic shows a box, so I kind of expect that (which would also explain the large shipping costs of the Deluxe version).
As for shipping DVD's, they are provided in a package, completely wrapped in that foamy stuff (don't know the proper english name), so it's highely unlikely the goods will be damaged.
As for people wondering about Deluxe + Normal version, here's what "my orders" tells me, and I only ordered the Deluxe, not added the normal version to the cart:
Order X | Placed March 13, 2010
Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse
Quantity: 1
$34.95
Trial of the Century Button
Quantity: 1
$0.00
1 Voodoo Lady Tarot Card
Quantity: 1
$0.00
Piece of Eight
Quantity: 1
$0.00
Gulf of Melange Map
Quantity: 1
$0.00
Coaster from Club 41
Quantity: 1
$0.00
Tales of Monkey Island Deluxe Edition
Quantity: 1
$14.95
Tales of Monkey Island DVD with Steve Purcell slipcase
Quantity: 1
$0.00
Ok. Thank you. The specifics can only be seen after the order is completed I see. And yes, I think this confirms that it is not possible to get more than 1 copy of the game in any case, except for purchasing the whole season again.
I don't know, but the pic shows a box, so I kind of expect that (which would also explain the large shipping costs of the Deluxe version).
As for shipping DVD's, they are provided in a package, completely wrapped in that foamy stuff (don't know the proper english name), so it's highely unlikely the goods will be damaged.
Thanks for the info! Yeah I was hoping for a box too but couldnt tell, hopefully that is indeed the case.
Good to hear about the shipping, foamy stuff works well. thanks again!
I don't know, but the pic shows a box, so I kind of expect that (which would also explain the large shipping costs of the Deluxe version).
As for shipping DVD's, they are provided in a package, completely wrapped in that foamy stuff (don't know the proper english name), so it's highely unlikely the goods will be damaged.
As for people wondering about Deluxe + Normal version, here's what "my orders" tells me, and I only ordered the Deluxe, not added the normal version to the cart:
Order X | Placed March 13, 2010
Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse
Quantity: 1
$34.95
Trial of the Century Button
Quantity: 1
$0.00
1 Voodoo Lady Tarot Card
Quantity: 1
$0.00
Piece of Eight
Quantity: 1
$0.00
Gulf of Melange Map
Quantity: 1
$0.00
Coaster from Club 41
Quantity: 1
$0.00
Tales of Monkey Island Deluxe Edition
Quantity: 1
$14.95
Tales of Monkey Island DVD with Steve Purcell slipcase
Quantity: 1
$0.00
It's in the "your games"-tab (the joystick symbol on the right). Once there scroll down to the purchase you want to see the details of and click on "invoice".
I tried checking my invoice and the following came up:
Order X | Placed March 14, 2010
Tales of Monkey Island Deluxe Edition
Quantity: 1
$14.95
Tales of Monkey Island Voodoo Card Set
Quantity: 1
$19.95
Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse
Quantity: 1
$34.95
It did not list me item by item the extras that come with the Deluxe Edition like Hassat Hunter had listed earlier.
Is this OK or not?
I can't say for certain, but probably. It's odd though.
Although people before mentioned oddities when combined with the voodoo cards (The April 10 message), so I wonder what other people have that also ordered those cards... anyone?
I can't say for certain, but probably. It's odd though.
Although people before mentioned oddities when combined with the voodoo cards (The April 10 message), so I wonder what other people have that also ordered those cards... anyone?
Actually I got the exact same stuff, so that's not the reason. Maybe they changed it some time ago, but orders already placed didn't change with it !?
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If you already own the games the price for the deluxe edition should have been around 15$ - if it wasn't, maybe you used a different account? Either way you should send a mail, I'm sure they corrrect this.
The special cover is included in the deluxe edition, no matter if you preordered or not.
Anyway, this isn't meant to be a critisism of the product. Telltale have put together a great package. Merely an expression of disappointment at the shipping costs, which for me are prohibitively high.
lol im also trying resubmit my order cos I forgot about custams charge on higher post so now im trying to reorder with more stuff to get free postage and avoid it
The order page says the standard DVD is free, and the deluxe edition is $15. Does that mean I could order both for $15?
This is a good and important question. So is it possible to get 2 copies of the game this way?
(and when the free shipping limit $50 is exceeded, it seems like you can add multiple regular TMI dvd`s for free!?)
Last I checked, you CAN place both in your cart and complete the order ... but I don't think you're SUPPOSED to. The page specifies you should choose one "OR" the other ... which makes sense, since I doubt they intended to deplete their stock by sending everyone who pre-ordered multiple copies of the game. It seems to me that the most polite and honorable thing to do would be to follow the page instructions and choose one OR the other, and not try to wiggle through a shopping cart error and then expect Telltale to eat the cost.
That's my take, anyway.
So I think it's not going to give TTG problems.
No. You pay $50 for the Deluxe edition - $35 originally (price of game, which includes physical media), and $15 for the extra stuff in the Deluxe package.
If you want a second copy of the game, to give to friends, etc, you'll need to purchase a second copy of the game.
If you want a backup of the game, you should use regular backup methods (make disk image, copy to another DVD, upload to Mozy, etc).
I know it'd be nice to order "just the DVD", but I assume you'd want the DVD for one of the purposes above. If it's to give to someone else, and you're keeping your copy, then you're talking about ANOTHER COPY OF THE GAME. You're not going to get the entire season for just $15 (unless you had bought MacHeist this year, which I stupidly missed!! Or some similar special deal).
It's 100% reasonable.
I'm thanking Telltale for this dvd, it's my first Monkey Island hard copy that I can call my own. The others belong to family, and I don't count the ps2 copy I have of Escape.. so I'm happy. £11 is nothing. I can't wait until that dvd is in my grubby hands, I could use something cheer me up
I think the exchange rate has changed since.
It is nothing. £11, however, is next to nothing.
Yes. I know that because I`m a pre-orderer. but my question is, that if I put the $0.00 DVD in the cart and then I put a $15 deluxe edition in the cart, can I complete the checkout and will they then send me two copies of the game?
I`ve now heard that the checkout corrects itself so that you cant order more than one of those $0.00 DVD`s, but if I put for example 4 deluxe editions in the cart, will I be sent 4 copies of the game and the merchandise stuff x4? Or will they send me 1 copy of the game + the merchandise stuff x4?
Or is it only possible to order 1 deluxe edition OR one normal DVD?
It might be able to order both, but that would be a glitch so I'm pretty sure they'd only send one anyways.
Maybe they did that people people didn't seem to realise the merch included the DVD, and ordered both?
If you put standard DVD and deluxe edition into the cart and proceed to checkout it shows that both orders are there and the total price is $30,90. So something changes there, and so you might conclude that if such order is submitted, two copies of the game will be sent.
regarding the Deluxe edition, does all that stuff come in a cool box or anything or are all the items just separate? I'm a sucker for cool packaging, but I'm probably going to end up buying it anyways heh.
Also does anyone know how TT usually ships its discs? This would be my first time (I got my Sam & Maxes in person at San Diego Con) and I know from experience that cardboard slipcovers can easily be damaged during shipping if not packed right. Just curious.
thanks!
As for shipping DVD's, they are provided in a package, completely wrapped in that foamy stuff (don't know the proper english name), so it's highely unlikely the goods will be damaged.
As for people wondering about Deluxe + Normal version, here's what "my orders" tells me, and I only ordered the Deluxe, not added the normal version to the cart:
Order X | Placed March 13, 2010
Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse
Quantity: 1
$34.95
Trial of the Century Button
Quantity: 1
$0.00
1 Voodoo Lady Tarot Card
Quantity: 1
$0.00
Piece of Eight
Quantity: 1
$0.00
Gulf of Melange Map
Quantity: 1
$0.00
Coaster from Club 41
Quantity: 1
$0.00
Tales of Monkey Island Deluxe Edition
Quantity: 1
$14.95
Tales of Monkey Island DVD with Steve Purcell slipcase
Quantity: 1
$0.00
Sub-Total: $49.90
Tax: $0.00
Shipping: $0.00
Total: $49.90
As you can see it includes both... even if I didn't add both.
Thanks for the info! Yeah I was hoping for a box too but couldnt tell, hopefully that is indeed the case.
Good to hear about the shipping, foamy stuff works well. thanks again!
Can someone explain to me how I can get to see the "my orders" page?
np: Tied + Tickled Trio - Unwohlpol (EA1 EA2)
Order X | Placed March 14, 2010
Tales of Monkey Island Deluxe Edition
Quantity: 1
$14.95
Tales of Monkey Island Voodoo Card Set
Quantity: 1
$19.95
Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse
Quantity: 1
$34.95
Sub-Total: $69.85
Tax: $0.00
Shipping: $0.00
Total: $69.85
It did not list me item by item the extras that come with the Deluxe Edition like Hassat Hunter had listed earlier.
Is this OK or not?
But still, since the deluxe edition shows up I wouldn't worry - they won't send you an empty crate, I guess.
Although people before mentioned oddities when combined with the voodoo cards (The April 10 message), so I wonder what other people have that also ordered those cards... anyone?
Actually I got the exact same stuff, so that's not the reason. Maybe they changed it some time ago, but orders already placed didn't change with it !?