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silvergirl111 · 11-23-2006, 01:11 PM

I found this link today and was surprised at it, saying that you could buy all 8 seasons on DVD for $199.99. Does anyone know if this is for real? I know that the first season is the only official release from Paramount.

http://www.tvdvdplanet.com/movies/co...FQ-4WAod2Xi9pQ

MikeLutton · 11-23-2006, 08:11 PM

i been there it could be a scam u send them money never get the dvds u could check it out but i do think its a scam just my thought

shotzette · 11-24-2006, 11:45 AM

I'd be cautious, silvergirl111. Paramount owns the copyright to Laverne & Shirley, so at the very best these DVDs are bootlegs made from someone taping the syndicated shows on VHS and transfering them to DVD. As MikeL pointed out in his post, however, there is a strong possiblity that you would never receive anything.

The fact that I found two grammatical errors in the copy makes me very suspicious that this company is legitimate or reputable. The fact that they advertise "custom" art work and the fact that the DVD box looks like it's cheaply produced print work are also red flags.

If you elect to go this route, try to use Pay Pal or a very low-limit, highly regulated credit card. This ad seems eerily close to a phishing scam to me.

Good luck!

Shotzette

MikeLutton · 11-24-2006, 05:15 PM

yeah isnt there warning on dvds about copywright of material of such shows go to prison and about 5 grand of bail or something like that or a huge fine. that why i do not do buisness online or with people i do not know no matter who they are.u must know who r what u dealing with before u go sending 100s of dollors to some company i had the tempation 2 ordor the Gimme a break complete set but did not want take any chances anyway good luck if u do not get anything back i may consider filing lawsuit.

robyrob · 11-24-2006, 05:31 PM

yeah, those guys are scammers - they are selling homemade copies of the dvd's just made up with fancy artwork.

I think you'll notice that some of their stuff (for other shows) has different packaging/artwork than official releases, and often are priced as much as TWICE what you can find them for in reputable stores.

Already Gone · 12-05-2006, 10:02 AM

There is another site, dvdavenue.tv that you might want to avoid as well. I believe it is like tvdvdplanet. You're better off waiting for the official release of these shows.

Lamont · 12-06-2006, 02:15 PM

the person/people who do that site have like 12 MIRROR SITES with different names

some of the sets are good some are not, BUT all are WAY OVERPRICED

they get sets from traders and then try to make them look official and charge u hundreds for them--- u can get the SAME SETS from traders in swap---

THE WORST THING IS many of the "complete" sets are NOT complete and they KNOW THEY ARE NOT, they just pretend and figure noone will check

WORST PART also , the money back guarantee only applies if its UNOPENED, so if u take the plastic wrap off and check and quality sucks-- too bad!

neubium · 12-09-2006, 11:03 PM

I ordered and received the complete set from tvplanet without an issue. With delivery it came to 220 +/-. I have not opened the cds to view any episode. I had purchased the set as a gift for my sister. My father recently passed away. We can both remember him holding his ribs with tears rolling down his face from the diner episode. I will let you know if the quality is as you predict. Too late for me. Anyone else ordered the set?

neubium · 12-10-2006, 10:42 AM

I opened the set last night after reading the information. The copies are as suspected. Although they are not terrible, it does look as if they were copied from television and then placed on a dvd. On the bottom right of the screen the "Lifetime, Real Women" network designation is displayed.

shotzette · 12-10-2006, 11:41 PM

Ouch! I'm sorry that you got burned, Neubium. That stinks, and the sellers of the DVDs put themselves in a very actionable position.

Frankly, I'd be tempted to forward the website to Lifetime Real Women and let their legal team have a go at the people who sold you the DVDs. Just my .02.

Shotzette

Brian Damage · 12-10-2006, 11:46 PM

AVOID bootleggers and bootleg copies! Just be patient and wait for official releases.

11-23-2006, 01:11 PM	#1
silvergirl111 Member First Time Poster Join Date: Nov 23, 2006 Location: Buffalo Posts: 1	DVD Scam? I found this link today and was surprised at it, saying that you could buy all 8 seasons on DVD for $199.99. Does anyone know if this is for real? I know that the first season is the only official release from Paramount. http://www.tvdvdplanet.com/movies/co...FQ-4WAod2Xi9pQ

11-24-2006, 05:31 PM	#5
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,189	yeah, those guys are scammers - they are selling homemade copies of the dvd's just made up with fancy artwork. I think you'll notice that some of their stuff (for other shows) has different packaging/artwork than official releases, and often are priced as much as TWICE what you can find them for in reputable stores.
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12-06-2006, 02:15 PM	#7
Lamont Lamont says Smile! Forum Veteran Join Date: May 28, 2005 Location: Deep in the Heart of Nowhere Posts: 5,217	the person/people who do that site have like 12 MIRROR SITES with different names some of the sets are good some are not, BUT all are WAY OVERPRICED they get sets from traders and then try to make them look official and charge u hundreds for them--- u can get the SAME SETS from traders in swap--- THE WORST THING IS many of the "complete" sets are NOT complete and they KNOW THEY ARE NOT, they just pretend and figure noone will check WORST PART also , the money back guarantee only applies if its UNOPENED, so if u take the plastic wrap off and check and quality sucks-- too bad!
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12-10-2006, 11:46 PM	#11
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	AVOID bootleggers and bootleg copies! Just be patient and wait for official releases.
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11-23-2006, 08:11 PM	#2
MikeLutton Mike Lutton DVD Legend! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 05, 2005 Location: usa pennsyvania Posts: 6,885	i been there it could be a scam u send them money never get the dvds u could check it out but i do think its a scam just my thought

11-24-2006, 11:45 AM	#3
shotzette Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 30, 2004 Posts: 1,782	I'd be cautious, silvergirl111. Paramount owns the copyright to Laverne & Shirley, so at the very best these DVDs are bootlegs made from someone taping the syndicated shows on VHS and transfering them to DVD. As MikeL pointed out in his post, however, there is a strong possiblity that you would never receive anything. The fact that I found two grammatical errors in the copy makes me very suspicious that this company is legitimate or reputable. The fact that they advertise "custom" art work and the fact that the DVD box looks like it's cheaply produced print work are also red flags. If you elect to go this route, try to use Pay Pal or a very low-limit, highly regulated credit card. This ad seems eerily close to a phishing scam to me. Good luck! Shotzette

11-24-2006, 05:15 PM	#4
MikeLutton Mike Lutton DVD Legend! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 05, 2005 Location: usa pennsyvania Posts: 6,885	yeah isnt there warning on dvds about copywright of material of such shows go to prison and about 5 grand of bail or something like that or a huge fine. that why i do not do buisness online or with people i do not know no matter who they are.u must know who r what u dealing with before u go sending 100s of dollors to some company i had the tempation 2 ordor the Gimme a break complete set but did not want take any chances anyway good luck if u do not get anything back i may consider filing lawsuit.

12-05-2006, 10:02 AM	#6
Already Gone Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 31, 2004 Posts: 2,587	There is another site, dvdavenue.tv that you might want to avoid as well. I believe it is like tvdvdplanet. You're better off waiting for the official release of these shows.

12-09-2006, 11:03 PM	#8
neubium Member Forum Hawk Join Date: Aug 21, 2006 Posts: 3	I ordered and received the complete set from tvplanet without an issue. With delivery it came to 220 +/-. I have not opened the cds to view any episode. I had purchased the set as a gift for my sister. My father recently passed away. We can both remember him holding his ribs with tears rolling down his face from the diner episode. I will let you know if the quality is as you predict. Too late for me. Anyone else ordered the set?

12-10-2006, 10:42 AM	#9
neubium Member Forum Hawk Join Date: Aug 21, 2006 Posts: 3	I opened the set last night after reading the information. The copies are as suspected. Although they are not terrible, it does look as if they were copied from television and then placed on a dvd. On the bottom right of the screen the "Lifetime, Real Women" network designation is displayed.

12-10-2006, 11:41 PM	#10
shotzette Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 30, 2004 Posts: 1,782	Ouch! I'm sorry that you got burned, Neubium. That stinks, and the sellers of the DVDs put themselves in a very actionable position. Frankly, I'd be tempted to forward the website to Lifetime Real Women and let their legal team have a go at the people who sold you the DVDs. Just my .02. Shotzette