Bootlegs on Amazon.com

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 3/1/06 at 5:00pm

I recently went to amazon to order some older, out of print DVDs - mostly Disney videos that are "back in the vault," as well as PETER PAN with Mary Martin.

However, two days in a row, I have received bootlegs.

The 101 Dalmations DVD was cleverly packaged - even had stickers on it, but is a bootleg.

The PETER PAN DVD is atrocious. I didn't watch it, but it's clearly home made.

I am extremely frustrated and irritated by this.

The sellers seem to want to cooperate (both claim they "didn't know"), but I don't want to go through the hassle of mailing them back just to get the money. It's not about the money, it's the principle of the thing. To pay over $50 for PETER PAN just to receive a bootleg copy is insulting. What should I do about this? Should I just play nice, or should I report them to amazon?

I guess I could always sue for emotional damage.

[KelRel]

Posted: 3/1/06 at 5:01pm

Report them and then get your money back.

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 3/1/06 at 5:06pm

I did this more as for a warning for you guys - be careful when buying "out of print" items - people are jerks.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 3/1/06 at 5:11pm

I'd go much farther than that-- Contact the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America) at 1-800-NO COPYS (1 800 662 6797) and report it. Amazon should cooperate with any investigation and get these bootleggers shut down. The punishments are severe-- as well they should be. If your tip leads to shutting down a major operation you might be in line for a reward-- but putting those bums out of business owuld be reward enough for me.

[Love4Cheno]

Posted: 3/1/06 at 5:13pm

I almost bought "The Last Days of Disco" on DVD, which is out of print. It was also really pricey.

I'll stay away. Thank you.

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 3/1/06 at 5:18pm

Thanks for the tip, Joe. I'll keep it in mind.

[Jane2]

Posted: 3/1/06 at 5:18pm

Also, on half.com ,when they say that a cd is "still in plastic wrap" it is, but not the original wrap. it's been opened, probably played, and then some loose-fitting wrap is on it. Still good, though.

[Becky2]

Posted: 3/1/06 at 8:55pm

I would definetly contact the buyer and ask for a full refund. They should have at least told in the description of the item that it was a bootleg. (Well, they shouldn't be selling bootlegs in the first place.) And if they refuse, definetly report them.

[zzannahk]

Posted: 3/1/06 at 8:59pm

they should refund without you having to mail it back