Question about an online store

[blackcat]

I wasn't completely sure where to put this but I think it would go here.

Can someone look at http://www.animedvdsupply.com/ and see if they are selling bootlegs?

Thank you in advance.

[Akonyl]

quick lookup says:

Anime DVD Supply is a great place to buy your favorite anime titles at bargain prices. I stumbled upon this website while looking for good anime dvd prices on google. I was a little skeptical at first because the prices for the complete series are so low, usually 50%-70% less then the boxed sets that come with 8+ dvd's and each dvd coming with only 4-5 episodes. The reason the DVD's sold by animedvdsupply.com are so low priced is because they offer the TV series dvd's which are the exact same episodes sold for double or three times the price but without all the extra features you wouldnt normally use like Spanish, French, Italian, and Russian Audio. Instead the DVD's only come with English/Japanese Audio and English/Japanese subtitles. I would say that it is really worth it to save so much money over the regular boxed sets. The boxed sets they sell usually come in the form of the complete collection in 3-5 DVD's for 15-26 episodes series, sometimes more dvd's depending on how many episodes the series has but they save money by cutting all the extra languages out, widescreen, 5.1 audio, and the extra pretty box. Good value if you just want to collect as many anime's on dvd as you can without spending thousands of dollars.

The DVD's are legit, sealed in shrink wrap (not copied bootlegs), and come in slim cases with art inside but the episodes are condensed into far less dvd's. The shipping is free on orders of $20+ but the selection of titles is somewhat limited. They also offer a free bonus dvd with a purchase of $100+.

And also:
http://www.complaintsboard.com/complain ... 40082.html

so basically, looks like they're selling bootlegs, yeah. The first guy says they're not bootlegs because they come shrink-wrapped, but then goes on to mention that they have all of their features etc stripped as if this is completely normal and not indicative of bootlegs or something. The second link has comparison shots of real stuff vs the bootlegs bought from animedvdsupply.

[CTU]

Darn I hate site which do bootlegs...might as well download the series if I am not getting a legit ver.

[Kogorou]

I've been wondering if anybody of you folks would know a shop where I can buy Anime/Manga Merchandise for a fair price
Would be great to get a store where I can grab the latest (and classic) Manga too

~Kogorou

[blackcat]

I use Right Stuff and sometimes Amazon.

[Kogorou]

Thanks Blackcat

[GinRei]

so basically, looks like they're selling bootlegs, yeah. The first guy says they're not bootlegs because they come shrink-wrapped, but then goes on to mention that they have all of their features etc stripped as if this is completely normal and not indicative of bootlegs or something. The second link has comparison shots of real stuff vs the bootlegs bought from animedvdsupply.

So basically, the first guy doesn't realize shrink-wrapping is as easy as getting some cellophane and heating it with a hairdryer?

I've been wondering if anybody of you folks would know a shop where I can buy Anime/Manga Merchandise for a fair price
Would be great to get a store where I can grab the latest (and classic) Manga too

~Kogorou

Definitely rightstuf, especially if you don't mind waiting for one of its sales on the company you're looking to buy from.

[Akonyl]

so basically, looks like they're selling bootlegs, yeah. The first guy says they're not bootlegs because they come shrink-wrapped, but then goes on to mention that they have all of their features etc stripped as if this is completely normal and not indicative of bootlegs or something. The second link has comparison shots of real stuff vs the bootlegs bought from animedvdsupply.

So basically, the first guy doesn't realize shrink-wrapping is as easy as getting some cellophane and heating it with a hairdryer?

what are you talking about, I thought shrink-wrap was cutting-edge space-age tech!?

[Kogorou]

So I searched around a bit and found some really nice Shops

Shoplist:
http://www.manga-mafia.de/catalog1/index.php - German - Used Stuff.
http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/index.html
http://www.akadot.com/index.php
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/ - you can find the original website if you drop the /eng/
http://www.hlj.com/
http://www.toyslogic.com/
http://www.jlist.com/home
http://www.w-canvas.com/ - Japanese language

Please don't look if you are under 18: I am not responsible. They sell Dakimakura (those things are really cuddly )

Spoiler:

http://www.hobbyheart.com/

Does anybody own a Dakimakura besides me ?

Yeah that's what I found.
The prices are well.... you can see for yourself.

[GinRei]

If you're going to include cdjapan, hlj, jlist, and hobbysearch, you should include amiami, yesasia, and playasia as well, depending on what you're looking for.  Also, don't use jlist unless whatever you're buying is sold out everywhere else.  It's expensive and their shipping isn't very safe.

[Kogorou]

Thanks for the advise
Yeah I always look around at those stores but the prices keep my from buying stuff... if they don't my room would be filled with Pcitures and Action Figures and all that stuff