FUNimation's Dragon Boxes have indeed been discontinued

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Re: FUNimation's Dragon Boxes have indeed been discontinued

Post by dbboxkaifan » Mon Mar 05, 2012 9:54 pm

Daimo-Rukiri wrote:That's due to a complaint, not for running out.

It'd be awesome in the end if FUNi just released everything in a single collectors box, but we all know that would never happen.
That or a two-box version like the Japanese Dragon Box Z, it was split into two volumes.
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Post by Vash1306 » Wed Mar 07, 2012 1:49 am

Woot, got a family member in Canada to snag me Dragon Box 4 from Futureshop. She also was able to find Dragon Box 2 at a HMV!!! It was a bit worn out but good enough ;D She might send them over or I go pick it up myself this summer when I go up there. Just happy she was able to get it for me and didn't want her to spend anymore. In the mean time, I have Dragon Box 1 being shipped from Amazon.ca. Dragon Box 5-6 from Amazon.com. Dragon Box 3 from a seller and Dragon Box 7 from Amazon.com when it fixes the problem. Well that was easy, didn't have to pay too much of a crazy price. The most was Dragon Box 1 because I "imported" it from Canada's Amazon :D

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Post by Goten2008 » Fri Mar 09, 2012 4:52 pm

email2003 wrote:I checked Amazon this morning and Dragon Box #7 is no longer sold by Amazon. The same goes for Dragon Box #3. 5 & 6 are the only ones still left.
Well it's back up now, ordered it myself. Was able to snag 5-7 yesterday. So that leaves me with just 1 and 4 left. Oh this will be a fun wait.

Debating whether or not to try and import Box 4 from Canada.

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Post by Vash1306 » Sat Mar 10, 2012 2:26 am

Been waiting a week for any shipping confirmation and this is the status I got on my order for Dragon Box 3 from MovieMars:
We are still working diligently to fulfill the item listed below, and you will be notified as soon as it has shipped. Inventory errors/issues are rare but can occur and we apologize for the delay. Realizing delivery time is sometimes critical, we'd like to extend the option to cancel your order at this time if you prefer not to wait. Please be aware that cancellations will only be provided for items that have not shipped at the time the cancellation is processed.
Anyone else think they are waiting for me to cancel my order and jack up the price to $99.99 like everyone else?

Good thing I ordered another copy of Dragon Box 3 from a seller by the name animeshumi on ebay as back up. Which was $60 as well and has already shipped and on its way.

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Post by Goten2008 » Sat Mar 10, 2012 1:39 pm

Huh, I've ordered with MovieMars before and haven't had any problems. If you already have one I don't see the need to get another one...unless you want to try and make a small profit on it.

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Post by PhoenixEX » Thu Mar 15, 2012 3:15 pm

Are volumes 3,5, and 6 worth anything yet? They're the ones I managed to get for cheap and i'm just waiting until they skyrocket like the others so i can sell them for more.
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Post by dbboxkaifan » Thu Mar 15, 2012 4:10 pm

PhoenixEX wrote:Are volumes 3,5, and 6 worth anything yet? They're the ones I managed to get for cheap and i'm just waiting until they skyrocket like the others so i can sell them for more.
Amazon.com prices:
Dragon Box: Vol. Three - 6 new from $90.00 / 1 used from $63.10
Dragon Box: Vol. Five - 9 new from $31.99 / 4 used from $28.42
Dragon Box: Vol. Six - 21 new from $31.99 / 6 used from $24.68

Not that much, but why not try to get the rest of the other boxes? They could be found at low prices, though, it can be hard.
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Post by BlazingFiddlesticks » Thu Mar 15, 2012 4:57 pm

Wow, I really did pick up Box 3 just before the plunge 2 weeks ago! :shock:
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Post by Aoi » Fri Mar 16, 2012 12:14 pm

I just had to bite the bullet. I ordered #3, #5, #6 and #7 before the prices rose again. I finally finished it. I wouldn't have done this had I not been able to see for myself that the prices are rising all of the time. Even on amazon.ca, the prices rose from $31 for some to $45+ and even into $60 for Box #1; all in a matter of weeks.

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Post by Goten2008 » Fri Mar 16, 2012 5:38 pm

PhoenixEX wrote:Are volumes 3,5, and 6 worth anything yet? They're the ones I managed to get for cheap and i'm just waiting until they skyrocket like the others so i can sell them for more.
5-7 are still in circulation at various sites so not really. Amazon still has them in stock for $32 so no one is going to go after a higher price.

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Post by Char Aznable » Sat Mar 17, 2012 8:41 pm

How long do you guys think #7 will be around for? I've been buying them in order and it's the last one I need, but I'm really short on cash for awhile. I hope it at least sticks around until the end of the year.

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Post by samuraix123 » Sat Mar 17, 2012 9:28 pm

I just ordered it off Walmart.com I've heard some people say that it has went in and out of stock on Ebay, but I've never noticed anything. I'd say you're fine most people what I have noticed are going after Box 1,2,3,4, -5,6 & 7 are easily attainable :) hope you get your box 7
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Post by Goten2008 » Sun Mar 18, 2012 9:59 am

5-7 are still available at various sites, but they are still out of print so buying in ASAP is better. I highly doubt you are going to find a good price for it by year's end.

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Post by Taichi » Sun Mar 18, 2012 11:47 am

Well, if anyone is still looking for the DragonBoxes, I know my local Vintage Stock in Joplin, MO has them... some of them... it's been a few weeks since I've been in there. I'd be more than happy to scout around and find which ones they have and what they are going for. IIRC they were going for about $35-$40 a pop, which is still pretty good.

Anyway, about a month ago I picked up DBZ Kai Part 3 for $20 for a member over at RangerBoard at my local Hastings, but unfortunately it'll be closed as of the 22nd of March and there isn't anything of real value left. What it looks like is the DBoxes that were at Hastings ended up at Vintage Stock with a slight hike in the price. However it's still better than what is available online for a couple of them.

But I did want to throw that out if anyone is interested. I'm a very reputable Veteran Dealer on RangerBoard and you can check out my feedback here http://www.rangerboard.com/itrader.php?u=8248 and that isn't all my feedback. This has only been implemented for a short time... I've been selling and buying on there since 2005.

Just shoot me a PM or list what you need here and I'll do my best to see what I can find.

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Re: FUNimation's Dragon Boxes have indeed been discontinued

Post by son veku » Thu Mar 22, 2012 2:03 am

Do you think Dragon Box 7 will last until October?

And do you think if I buy Dragon Box 7 now it will skyrocket like the others later?

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Post by Krakabeast » Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:36 am

son veku wrote:Do you think dragon box 7 will last until October

,and do you think if I buy dragon box 7 now it will skyrocket like the others later
If you have the money, buy it while you can. Yes, the price will probably rise at some point, but no one here can tell you when.
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Re: FUNimation's Dragon Boxes have indeed been discontinued

Post by son veku » Thu Mar 22, 2012 5:57 pm

samuraix123 wrote:I just ordered it off Walmart.com I've heard some people say that it has went in and out of stock on Ebay, but I've never noticed anything. I'd say you're fine most people what I have noticed are going after Box 1,2,3,4, -5,6 & 7 are easily attainable :) hope you get your box 7
If you have it delivered is it in good condition Walmarts stuff is usualy crushed

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Post by samuraix123 » Fri Mar 23, 2012 12:40 am

son veku wrote:
samuraix123 wrote:I just ordered it off Walmart.com I've heard some people say that it has went in and out of stock on Ebay, but I've never noticed anything. I'd say you're fine most people what I have noticed are going after Box 1,2,3,4, -5,6 & 7 are easily attainable :) hope you get your box 7
If you have it delivered is it in good condition Walmarts stuff is usualy crushed
Got mine in the mail today and it's perfect just like 1st and 6th. I always order from walmart and I've never had a product crushed yet. :)
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Post by son veku » Fri Mar 23, 2012 1:45 am

I thought it would be in poor condition because what they put on thier shelves is usually dented or somewhat crushed.
Kind of like that picture vash posted above.

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Post by samuraix123 » Fri Mar 23, 2012 11:42 am

Maybe I'm just lucky :P I order DVD's & Blu-rays from their site all the time and haven't had a problem yet.
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