Onedin DVDs

Here in the UK it would seem we may be limited to the "merged" version, the
local public library has these VHS versions, and in my area a DVD set is
supposed to be available for loan soon. Before I buy anything I will see
what episodes are included and if they are cut and run into each other or
are in original episode order.

Naturally I would not try to copy these (!)

😉

Bill.

—– Original Message —–
From: "merligo" <moonroll@ntlworld.com>
To: <shiponedingroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, August 15, 2003 2:45 PM
Subject: [shiponedingroup] Onedin DVDs

> I have purchased both the BFS and Playback DVDs. The picture quality
> on both is good but the big advantage of the BFS ones is that the
> episodes are complete whereas the Playback ones are the same as the
> BBC videos i.e. they are cut and run into each other.

Has anyone seen the new Australian DVD edition of season one
(http://www.dvdbits.com/reviews.asp?id=2666)? It is coded region 4,
but with a multi-region player it should not be a problem to see it
elsewhere than Australia.
The given overall running time of 750 minutes would account for 15
episodes of 50 minutes but I cannot find an episode list. The short
contents descriptions of the four DVDs could be written for the BBC or
dutch edition as well.
At another address
(http://www.dvdorchard.com.au/Product.asp?PND=111856) the same edition
is to include five DVDs instead of four but with only 632 minutes
contents. That does not make sense at all.
I would much like to know if this edition is cut like the others or not.

— In shiponedingroup@yahoogroups.com, "Diana" <moonroll@n…> wrote:
>
> Hi Ron,
>
> US & Canadian DVDs are usually Region 1 whereas Europe is Region 2.
> There are also a few DVDs which are Region 0 and can be played on any
> equipment. Unfortunately, the Onedin Line DVDs of series one
> released in the UK by Playback are Region 2. I also believe series
> one, two and three available from a Dutch company are Region 2 but am
> not positive (I'm at work at present so can't check mine). These can
> also be purchased on eBay.
>
> However, in Europe you can buy multi-region DVD players which will
> play DVDs from any region. Don't know if you can get multi-region
> DVD players in the US but I understand it's quite a simple process to
> convert the equipment to multi-region (don't ask me how as I'm not
> that technical!).
>
> More more info on DVD regions:
> http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/tg/browse/-/502554/026-9816926-
> 3309263
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> I certainly recommend you purchase the two BFS Onedin Line sets on
> DVD. Enjoy!
>
> Regards,
> Diana

Yep, the dutch region 2 DVD's are exactly like this, 3 or 4 episodes,
one after each other, without a break or the title music. The good thing
is, that you have a whole season with one of these sets.

Reinhard from Austria

Megan wrote:

> Hi Barbara,
>
> I've got this DVD set, and it is four disks and coded region 4. Each
> DVD is presented as one episode, ie. as a compilation of 3 or 4
> episodes. I believe that region 2 DVD was also presented like this.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Megan.
> — In shiponedingroup@yahoogroups.com, "bafibo"
> <Barbara.Fischer-Bossert@w…> wrote:
>>
>> Has anyone seen the new Australian DVD edition of season one
>> (http://www.dvdbits.com/reviews.asp?id=2666)? It is coded region 4,
>> but with a multi-region player it should not be a problem to see it
>> elsewhere than Australia.
>> The given overall running time of 750 minutes would account for 15
>> episodes of 50 minutes but I cannot find an episode list. The short
>> contents descriptions of the four DVDs could be written for the BBC
>> or dutch edition as well.
>> At another address
>> (http://www.dvdorchard.com.au/Product.asp?PND=111856) the same
>> edition is to include five DVDs instead of four but with only 632
>> minutes contents. That does not make sense at all.
>> I would much like to know if this edition is cut like the others or
>> not.
>>
>> — In shiponedingroup@yahoogroups.com, "Diana" <moonroll@n…>
>> wrote:

Hi Megan,

I think Ebay ist always a good shot regarding DVDs. You can obtain the
Onedin Line quite cheaply at ebay and some sellers are shipping
worldwide.

I just did a search and came up with the following example, the second
series for 20 Euros, plus 6 Euros shipping to any place in the world.
Sounds not to bad, eh? 🙂

http://cgi.ebay.at/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=41588&item=6380793798&rd=1

Hope that helps
Reinhard from Austria, that is very often confused with Australia by
some Americans 🙂

Megan wrote:

> Hi Reinhard,
>
> I'd prefer them presented in full episode order, but I'm just pleased
> that more DVDs have been released. Only recently saw the first season,
> so I'm keen to buy others cause I've never seen the show previously.
> I'm looking to buy the dutch sets, but I have to find a retailer the
> doesn't charge heaps for postage to Australia.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Megan.
> — In shiponedingroup@yahoogroups.com, "Reini" <allofme@u…> wrote:
>> Yep, the dutch region 2 DVD's are exactly like this, 3 or 4 episodes,
>> one after each other, without a break or the title music. The good
>> thing is, that you have a whole season with one of these sets.
>>
>> Reinhard from Austria

Hi Reinhard,

Thanks for that reference. I'd only found an eBay seller with a price
of about 20 pounds, so that price is a lot better. However, since I
last posted I found freerecordshop.com (or freerecordshop.nl) that has
it for about 20 euro, plus their postage costs only 3.50, versus the
18 euro that bol.com was going to charge me!

Cheers,

Megan.

— In shiponedingroup@yahoogroups.com, "Reini" <allofme@u…> wrote:
> Hi Megan,
>
> I think Ebay ist always a good shot regarding DVDs. You can obtain the
> Onedin Line quite cheaply at ebay and some sellers are shipping
> worldwide.
>
> I just did a search and came up with the following example, the second
> series for 20 Euros, plus 6 Euros shipping to any place in the world.
> Sounds not to bad, eh? 🙂
>
>
http://cgi.ebay.at/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=41588&item=6380793798&rd=1
>
> Hope that helps
> Reinhard from Austria, that is very often confused with Australia by
> some Americans 🙂
>
> Megan wrote:
> > Hi Reinhard,
> >
> > I'd prefer them presented in full episode order, but I'm just pleased
> > that more DVDs have been released. Only recently saw the first season,
> > so I'm keen to buy others cause I've never seen the show previously.
> > I'm looking to buy the dutch sets, but I have to find a retailer the
> > doesn't charge heaps for postage to Australia.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Megan.
> > — In shiponedingroup@yahoogroups.com, "Reini" <allofme@u…> wrote:
> >> Yep, the dutch region 2 DVD's are exactly like this, 3 or 4 episodes,
> >> one after each other, without a break or the title music. The good
> >> thing is, that you have a whole season with one of these sets.
> >>
> >> Reinhard from Austria

Hi Reini,

Havent' ordered them yet, but I will soon, but when I do I think the
postage shouldn't take too long. It usually takes about 5 days to a
week from the UK, so I expect from the Netherlands it shouldn't take
more than two weeks.

Cheers,

Megan.

— In shiponedingroup@yahoogroups.com, "Reini" <allofme@u…> wrote:
> Hi Megan,
>
> Thank _you_, too, for the tip. This shop looks really interesting
and
> has, as you say, quite considerable shipping rates!
>
> Have fun with the DVDs. Allthough maybe it will take a while from
the
> Netherlands to Australia, wont it?
>
> Regards
> Reini
>
> Megan wrote:
> > Hi Reinhard,
> >
> > Thanks for that reference. I'd only found an eBay seller with a
price
> > of about 20 pounds, so that price is a lot better. However,
since I
> > last posted I found freerecordshop.com (or freerecordshop.nl)
that has
> > it for about 20 euro, plus their postage costs only 3.50, versus
the
> > 18 euro that bol.com was going to charge me!
> >
> > Cheers,