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dvd media in canada
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jimmyt111
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19. August 2003 @ 22:52 |
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I get all my media from the USA. Ritek G03s from http://www.precisioncddvd.com for under $2.00CAD with shipping included via USPS Global Express. No brokerage fees like with UPS and my DVD-Rs arrive within 5 days. Can't beat that.
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gazix
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20. August 2003 @ 07:09 |
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Why is there no brokerage fee? Or do you have to get the global express? Is there a way to find out how much brokerage and duty will be before I put in the order?
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rottweil1
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20. August 2003 @ 20:07 |
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There are never brokerage fees when you use US Postal Service (USPS), but there almost always are with UPS. Never, ever get anything shipped to Canada by UPS unless you like to throw your money away :)
If you use US Postal Service for shipping (any method) you'll just be charged PST/GST and possibly duty (6.5%).
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20. August 2003 @ 21:26 |
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jimmy, I was wondering how many dvds did you buy? because doing some calculating (including shipping, tax and duty) It'll probably end up being just under $3cdn/disc. I guess you being in the US you don't get charged the duty and maybe pay less tax???
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Prisoner
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21. August 2003 @ 07:12 |
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gazix
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22. August 2003 @ 08:32 |
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Quote:
I recently bought a 50 pack Optodisc from www.rima.com costed me $75 CAD which includes shipping & handling fee but the shipping company charged me a handling fee and tax when i recieve the package around $25 CAD which total up $100 CAD for the 50 pack 1x Optodisc DVD-R. Please let us know if anybody can get DVD-Rs for a lesser price than $2 per Disc!
I'm just about to order from the same place and figured that it would cost me $1.55 per disc (code 1651) if I bought 3 of the 50 packs. This is after ems shipping, duty...
Did you go with the UPS standard instead of USPS airmail? That's my guess why you paid extra to the shipping company. Im going with the airmail and assuming that the brokerage fee is included.
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moridin
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22. August 2003 @ 08:47 |
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My experience at blankmedia.ca was excellent, i recommend them.
I bought 50 4x riteks from them and recieved them promptly.
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lannigan
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22. August 2003 @ 09:01 |
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I second that. Just got my 50 ridata 2 days ago and they are real, verified, ritek. Good prices and Tom is a good guy. He sent me some TAIYO YUDEN 2X testers but I don't recommend those. Buy Ritek. Good disks.
The Doorbell Rings....
Ahh The Postman.....
Nothin Beats The Smell Of A Freshly Cracked Spindle.....
I Close My Eyes And Smile......
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gazix
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22. August 2003 @ 09:15 |
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Very tempting, but the ritek are just to expensive. I've tried the optodisc and my ps2 seems to finally be happy with those. I hate to have to buy stuff from outside canada but the price is right. Approx $1.50 each after all the fees, taxs... and there even 2x (better than the 1x I use now)
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lannigan
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22. August 2003 @ 09:19 |
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Yah, 1X riteks that burn at 2X work out to be $2.27 per disk canadian, but they are hands down the best disks for the money. I found others (princos, ect..)to play about 5 times right through and than start skipping on me. As far as I'm concerned, Riteks rock.
The Doorbell Rings....
Ahh The Postman.....
Nothin Beats The Smell Of A Freshly Cracked Spindle.....
I Close My Eyes And Smile......
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3. September 2003 @ 16:22 |
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hey gazix, the optodisc you use are they blue top? 'cause I tried unbranded optos and they weren't as good as the blue tops.
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cofrpayne
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3. September 2003 @ 18:48 |
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I'm about to put an order in on some 1X riteks from blankmedia.com so would guys say that the 1X riteks are a lot better than say 1X princo?
And the Riteks are at a great price too.
I am new at this DVD burning game.
Thanks
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lannigan
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3. September 2003 @ 18:58 |
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Riteks are the most reliable disk I have ever burned. I have tried lots, including princos, and riteks are exponentially better. Like way, way, way , way better. Get it?
The Doorbell Rings....
Ahh The Postman.....
Nothin Beats The Smell Of A Freshly Cracked Spindle.....
I Close My Eyes And Smile......
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Prisoner
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4. September 2003 @ 05:44 |
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Ritek vs princo, I would select Ritek. I have tried both with ten disc packs and only got 2 princo's to work. Where only one Ritek failed on me. These where DVD-R discs and where 2x, burned at 1x speed. I personly would not buy Princo until they figure out a good dye system to use. Opto discs are (silver dye) work better then Princo's purple dye on my toshiba burner.
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4. September 2003 @ 06:05 |
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guys has anyone ever tried khypermedia or BMI brand DVD-R?
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cofrpayne
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4. September 2003 @ 06:54 |
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Got it! I will go with the Ritek's. I have already backedup 19 of my DVD'd using Princo should redo them on the Ritek's?
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gazix
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4. September 2003 @ 08:08 |
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Turns out the v2 blue top optodisc are still just 1x burns. Atleast I got em for around $1.50 each (after shipping, taxes, duty...)
Although I've burnt 2 so far and my computer and dvd player won't read em. Tried using imgtool burn and Nero express. I'm going to try 1 or 2 more and hopefully its not a bad batch. It would suck having to ship em back to the states.
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lannigan
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4. September 2003 @ 09:00 |
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cofrpayne, don't trust the princ's. Keep playing the princos but don't be surprised if they gibble out. If they do, reburn them on the riteks.
The Doorbell Rings....
Ahh The Postman.....
Nothin Beats The Smell Of A Freshly Cracked Spindle.....
I Close My Eyes And Smile......
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s_samurai
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25. September 2003 @ 08:30 |
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Just wanted to check-in and say that I ordered a 100 Princo 4x DVD-Rs from http://www.blankmedia.ca and they sent the order off the afternoon their received the order.
They were very helpful in responding to questions and the price was excellent $1.60 each including shipping but not including tax.
I'd highly recommend these guys!
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guydogg
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25. September 2003 @ 08:42 |
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Buy your stuff at www.dvd-r.ca
Good prices, and the owner of the site is a great guy. I work with him.
Ive bought tons of dvd-r's, cases...etc no coasters yet..
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Viking56
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28. October 2003 @ 10:29 |
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Blankmedia.ca has the best prices and quality around. Disks are exactly as advertised, shipped quickly and a good price. I have ordered from the States and even when shipped as 'gift' the blankmedia price was better. Better prices than in Toronto. I have been price watching since March and they had the best deal. Just my 2 cents
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moridin
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28. October 2003 @ 14:49 |
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i said it once and ill say it again,
blankmedia.ca is hands down the best dvd-r media experience ive had. in terms of price and service.
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vodoo
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29. October 2003 @ 08:59 |
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Ritek DVD-R x4 $2.00can.
blankmedia.ca
Anybody find Ritek cheaper in Canada eh!
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lannigan
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29. October 2003 @ 13:17 |
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I just did a check around again.
Blankmedia.ca has the best damn prices for
the best damn quality disks. I have ordered
from them twice, always on time, always
good disks. This site is on track to take over
the blank dvd media in canada.
I noticed the other day that they just updated
blankmedia.ca too. I think this thread "dvd
media in canada" and the question of
"where do i find good media for good
prices?!!", can be ended now that this
website has come along.
The Doorbell Rings....
Ahh The Postman.....
Nothin Beats The Smell Of A Freshly Cracked Spindle.....
I Close My Eyes And Smile......
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cofrpayne
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30. October 2003 @ 03:42 |
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You got that right, I order from blankmedia.ca all the time and they do have the best prices and it only takes a couple of days to get your disk's.
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