I don’t think I can talk to you about 5 websites, as I will probably fal asleep, so I will tell you about my favourite...(zzzzzzzzzz)
https://play247.com
https://play.com
2 different domain names, 1 website.
This website offers a wide range of region1 and 2 DVDs, music CDs and computer games.
I found this website whilst searching for ‘Cheap DVDs’ and that was exactly what I got…
THE WEBSITE
The website is laid out beautifully, and decided for 100% user-friendliness. There are many ways of finding the DVD you want, including; search title, search genre, new releases, coming soon, top ten, most wanted and others. The website has been very well designed, as with most websites I usual find an error somewhere, but with play.com I haven’t yet. It is very simple to browse play.com thanks to the layout of the searched articles, and by clicking on the title you can access more information.
COST
The costs of region 2 DVDs (European) are usually 2-3 pound cheaper than in the shops.
The region 1 (American etc.) DVDs are usually a bit cheaper than the region 2 DVDs, but of course these are titles that are probably just out in the cinema in Britain, e.g. The Animal. Be careful, you have to have a multi-region DVD player to play region 1 DVDs.
The computer games are convincingly cheap. Last week I pre-ordered Tony Hawks 3 for the PS2 for 30 pounds, 15 pounds cheaper than in the shops. I was not so impressed when I went into the Dreamcast section, as 5 games were available. In my opinion I would only use play.com for DVDs and PSX/PS2 games.
As play.com is based in Jersey UK VAT is axed, so the products become even cheaper.
AVAILABILITY
A useful feature on play.com is the fact that it tells you if the products are in stock. This is very useful, as you know whether you are getting your delivery straight away or if there is going to be a delay. The stock quickly updates though, so not many titles are unavailable for long.
RANGE
The range of DVDs are exceptional, as well as all the latest DVDs there are also the old ones that maybe my dad watched when he was young, which not many of us have an interest in, but make good Christmas presents!!! There are many games for sale as well, except in the Dreamcast section.
DELIVERY
Delivery is free to anyone in Britain, and is usual dispatched to Royal Mail within 24 hours, unless the product is currently unavailable. Play.com is great as the region 1 DVDs don’t have to be shipped from America, so time is saved. Suddenly, play.com have taken away the advantages of ordering from abroad.
CUSTOMER CARE
Play.com must be credited for such an in depth help section. I previously bought region 1 DVDs at https://dvdboxoffice.com, but at first I had to ask so many questions, as the help section was rubbish. As I read play.com’s help guide the questions that I initially asked were answered on that page.
ORDERING
You have to make an account before you can order anything, which I think is a good thing. This is because you don’t have to constantly type in your credit card number, it has an exclusive feel and you can track your order. The site is secure when ordering, and very simple once you have an account.
THOUGHTS WHEN BUYING
Take notice when buying a DVD (particularly region 1) as the format is often widescreen, which isn’t at all useful for the less rich people of the world like me.
Look whether the product is in stock, as there is nothing more annoying than finding out you have to wait 2 more weeks for your DVD to be dispatched.
FINAL THOUGHTS
A marvellous sight for everyone who has an interest in movies, but also anyone with an eye for bargains, especially if you have a PS2. Have a look on the site, and I can guarantee you won’t find a product cheaper on another site…
Thanks for reading, but I think this website may only be open to the English...