Cheapest Quantum of Solace DVD ~ James Bond 007
Who in the UK is selling the cheapest DVD of the latest James Bond 007 film Quantum of Solace ?
Times being what they are I want to mobilize the UK army of viewers this site has like never before !
Also, the first ever competition on the site !
Your mission, should you decide to accept it, is
To monitor TV adverts, magazines, newspapers and retail outlets paying particular attention to supermarket chains, and of course online sellers in order to locate the cheapest possible copy of the new Bond Movie on DVD !
It’s released this Monday
Regulars may remember the last time they released a 007 film; your host, following a fabulous tip-off, engaged in a sting operation organized with military precision. This not only landed me an absolute bargain but also hit my brother with a double broadside 
Good blog fodder as well - read the post Operation Casino Royale
The need for economy is pressing, not so much financially pressing as mentally urgent !
I like to think I am master of my own mind and that I control it rather than it controlling me. However, it simply cannot cope with being gouged when it comes to buying DVDs
It is a heavy month as well, not only have I ordered Series III of the Inspector Lynley Mysteries but finally, 10 months after I wrote about it !, that bloody Paul Gilbert DVD is to be released in the UK.
Competition !
Inspiration has, quite literally, just struck !
Why should most of you care ? Why Indeed !
Bribery Incentive and encouragement - that’s what’s called for - so a competition.
Whom so ever leaves a comment that includes the place selling the cheapest copy and states the price will win a free book.
The book will be delivered free of charge anywhere in the world (outside the UK surface mail)
Rules
You must state the vendor and the exact price at the time of commenting (no just saying Asdas)
You can enter more than once
It must be in stock and within the UK and offered by a ‘proper’ retail outlet (i.e. not e Bay)
Further rules may be added if deemed necessary.
I shall put together a list of books and add it to this page so the winner can choose.
Any thoughts comments or entries please leave a comment - there could be a runner up prize for best comment !
All the best
Rod
Prizes
More May be Added !
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - first edition
Patrick O’Brian - Blue at the Mizzed - unread first edition
2 Bernard Cornwell Sharpe Books - Paperbacks
Michael Molloy - The Witch Trade - 2001 collectable modern children’s first edition
Michael Hoeye - Time Stops for No Mouse - 2002 1st as above and a great read
John Le Carre - Our Game Signed Copy - 2nd impression
PG Wodehouse - Hot Water 1933 2nd impression no dust jacket
Evelyn Waugh - Put Out More Flags - first edition no dustwrapper
Lauren Henderson - Strawbery Tattoo - Signed large format paperback first - Sam Jones thriller - excellent
Jordan said,
March 19, 2009 @ 11:47 am
RC
As of 11.46am on 19/03/09 the cheapest is Tesco @ £12.96
Jordan
Jordan said,
March 19, 2009 @ 11:56 am
RC
As of 11.55am on 19/03/09 the cheapest Blu-Ray is Love Film @ £17.93
Jordan
Rod said,
March 19, 2009 @ 12:02 pm
Jordan
excellent ! Many thanks
Remember you can enter as often as you like, resubmitting any already done if they drop the price.
Likewise anybody else can submit let’s say Tesco’s again if the spot it cheaper.
Thanks Jordan
Best
Rod
juli said,
March 21, 2009 @ 6:10 pm
As of 18.09 on 21/03/09 the cheapest appears to be sainsbury’s at £9.97 - see http://www.sainsburys.com/groceries/frameset/navigation_frame.jsp for confirmation.
Incidentally Sainsbury’s usually comes out cheapest on new release DVDs, but always seem to get missed on online comparison sites. No idea why this is!
Rod said,
March 21, 2009 @ 7:09 pm
Hi Juli
nice to hear from you again and you’ve played a blinder there
Yesterday I nailed my colours to the mast in re the price by stating ‘ there’s no way I’m shelling out more than a tenner’
You’re in the lead and withn budget.
Interestingly I was in Sainsbury’s today and looked for mention of the price but none anywhere, I presumed the big supermarkets are waiting to see who blinks first.
Enjoy the weekend Juli and nice to hear from you again
All the best
Rod
juli said,
March 21, 2009 @ 7:31 pm
Hi Rod,
Standard procedure, according to my brother who works for one of the big four, is for supermarkets to watch each other’s prices the weekend before a big DVD release and keep shaving off a penny here and there to try and be the cheapest on release day. Very annoying for all the little minions (his words not mine!) who have to peel off the price stickers and put new ones on each DVD for the sake of a 2p price change!
Sainsbury’s are probably trying to keep it quiet, as at the moment they’re undercutting most by nearly £3! The question for anyone who is obsessive about getting a bargain (believe me, I could take bargain hunting to a new level!) is at what point do you give in and say time’s up, I’m buying now? As you know you’ll find, once you get home with the DVD, that another retailer is selling it even cheaper!
Juli ; )
Rod said,
March 21, 2009 @ 7:54 pm
Juli
thanks for the inside griff, very interesting.
I doubt anybody up high ever thinks of the impact their decisions have on those working on the ground !
As to bargain hunting I blow a bit hot and cold. DVDs are something I’m price conscious about for some reason.
Go Figure 
On Thursday I handed over an entire years council tax in one go and thought nothing of it, 10 minutes later I was looking at Series III Lynley new release at £20 and thought I’m not paying that
I guess I look at value, or value as I perceive it, 4 big movie DVD releases for £20, as they now do in HMV, no longer moves me but £20 for the new Paul Gilbert DVD is fine !
I need help I think
All the best
Rod
Femme Fatale said,
March 22, 2009 @ 1:03 pm
Rod,
News of The World Sunday 22nd March 2009
Quantum of Solace £7.00 in Tesco until wednesday.
FF
xx
Rod said,
March 22, 2009 @ 3:03 pm
FF,
well in truly in my price bracket - it’s looking like a trip to Tescos tomorrow morning.
In fact, I’ll walk there and save even more money
Well played indeed - matches the price of Casino 2 years ago !
Rod
Adrian said,
March 22, 2009 @ 8:43 pm
Just seen TV add stating Tesco are offering the Quantum of solace DVD for £7 for 3 days from tomorrow-23rd March 2009
Rod said,
March 23, 2009 @ 8:02 am
Hi Adrian
thanks for the comment and welcome to the site - hope you’ll return.
It’s looking like Tescoes !
Cheers
Rod
Rod said,
March 23, 2009 @ 8:03 am
I think now is the time to call the contest to a close as I shall be off shortly to get a copy.
More news and competition results to follow later
Thanks to all
Rod
juli said,
March 23, 2009 @ 12:11 pm
I know I’m way too late, but for anyone who can’t get to (or won’t, on principal, set foot in) Tesco, Amazon are selling it for £6.98, so if you’re ordering other stuff to bring the total over £25 you’ll get free delivery anyway, or if you’re one of the lucky chosen few who gets offered a free trial of Amazon Prime (the yearly flat fee delivery thing) then you can order and just cancel your membership of Prime during the trial month so you don’t get charged.
Neil said,
March 23, 2009 @ 12:53 pm
cheapest price is Tesco at £7 but it is selling so fast they can’t keep up. Asda’s price will be changing on Wednesday watch this space. JS is £9.97 and so is Morrison’s. the best place to buy it if you can wait is Amazon who reduced their price to £6.97 this morning with free delivery. check it out it is worth it and much better version this time on release as it has come from Fox
Foxboy!!!
Rod said,
March 23, 2009 @ 1:13 pm
Juli
thanks for that, don’t forget to check out the ‘free books’ post - you’re a winner
Best
Rod