ATTN: Joe Flanigan & Cupid fans

[amezri]

I have found a source for high-definition DVD quality episodes of Cupid. They're (supposedly) professionally burned on to 8 DVDs with menus, chapter selection, and extras. They come in 2 boxes with a pretty professional looking cover if the scan it to be believed. He says he can also offer commentary tracks.

Here's the catch: There are unremoveable Spanish subtitles because it was a Spanish-speaking country that broadcasted the episodes in high-def. The guy is asking $60, but said he could go down to $40. However, he is willing to go down further in price if more than 10 people are interested in buying this set - how much further depends on the number of people looking to buy - basically he wants to recoup the cost of his time editing and compiling.

I've seen a clip from this on the cupidfans group and yes, it is high quality. The clip didn't have subtitles, so I'm not sure how much of the screen it takes up, but I can't imagine much more than any other subtitles do.

A) What do you think about this deal? Shady or worthwhile?
B) If you are seriously interested in buying a set, comment here.

I want to see if I can gather a large enough group of people to say to this guy, "hey, look, 30 people want to buy it. How about we lower the cost to... $20/set?" -- which, btw, I think is a much more reasonable cost for something unofficial and fan-produced no matter how much time you've spent on it.

Link this anywhere you think there might be interest.

Edit: Thanks everyone for commenting! I'm still talking to the guy to see what can be worked out price-wise and how he will accept payments. I haven't replied to anyone who just said "I'm in!" but you are definitely on the count and I'll reply when I have a solid answer from him.

Edit 10/8/05: If anyone is still keeping an eye on this, I'm still waiting for a reply from the guy about what sort of extras and such are on the set and what the final price will be. Currently, I've got 20 of you saying you'd buy a set in the $20-30 range, so we'll see.

Comments

[thepeopleseason.livejournal.com]

I'd be interested if it doesn't go for more than 20-30 a set.

[amezri.livejournal.com]

Just FYI -- I'm still working on this and if you're still interested, I'm hoping to get a group purchase together soonish.

[dtissagirl.livejournal.com]

I'd be interested if it's around $20-30 too.

[amezri.livejournal.com]

Just FYI -- I'm still working on this and if you're still interested, I'm hoping to get a group purchase together soonish.

[voleuse.livejournal.com]

SO MUCH YES.

I am still feeling crushed the entire series isn't on DVD yet. Officially, I mean.

[amezri.livejournal.com]

Just FYI -- I'm still working on this and if you're still interested, I'm hoping to get a group purchase together soonish.

[athenaktt.livejournal.com]

Dude! you know I'm in! ;)

[amezri.livejournal.com]

Just FYI -- I'm still working on this and if you're still interested, I'm hoping to get a group purchase together soonish.

[liviapenn.livejournal.com]

I'd be interested if the cost was somewhere around $20-30.

[liviapenn.livejournal.com]

Although-- commentary tracks? From who? I'm not sure that sounds believable to me. Is there any more info about that particular aspect?

[regann]

So totally interested if it's $30 or less, if it's not a hoax or something. I was a Cupid fan long before I knew who JF was.

[amezri.livejournal.com]

uhm. Well, I'm hoping it's not a hoax. I'm still trying to sus it all out.

[plumtastic.livejournal.com]

I'd be interested as well. $20-30 sounds great, but I might be willing to go higher depending how many people are ready to pitch in, etc.

(followed a link from voleuse)

[amezri.livejournal.com]

Just FYI -- I'm still working on this and if you're still interested, I'm hoping to get a group purchase together soonish.

[seawench.livejournal.com]

I'd definitely be in for 20-30 dollars

[amezri.livejournal.com]

Just FYI -- I'm still working on this and if you're still interested, I'm hoping to get a group purchase together soonish.

[evemac.livejournal.com]

Definitely would be interested if it was within 20-30 USD. :)

[amezri.livejournal.com]

Just FYI -- I'm still working on this and if you're still interested, I'm hoping to get a group purchase together soonish.

[par-avion.livejournal.com]

For $20-30, I'm in too.

[amezri.livejournal.com]

Just FYI -- I'm still working on this and if you're still interested, I'm hoping to get a group purchase together soonish.

[afropuff.livejournal.com]

I'd be interested!

[amezri.livejournal.com]

Just FYI -- I'm still working on this and if you're still interested, I'm hoping to get a group purchase together soonish.

[mspooh.livejournal.com]

Saw this post at rat_slaves but am a big JF fan, too. Count me in!

[amezri.livejournal.com]

Just FYI -- I'm still working on this and if you're still interested, I'm hoping to get a group purchase together soonish.

[meegzi31.livejournal.com]

Definitely interested! $20-30 price range sounds great.

[amezri.livejournal.com]

Just FYI -- I'm still working on this and if you're still interested, I'm hoping to get a group purchase together soonish.

[musicforcylons.livejournal.com]

Pointed here by a friend and damn if I weren't doing that broke-ass college student thing, I'd definitely be in. I never expected to run across other people who also liked the show.

[amezri.livejournal.com]

Just FYI -- I'm still working on this and if you're still interested, I'm hoping to get a group purchase together soonish.

[lauranobaka.livejournal.com]

20-30 and I'm completely interested too!!

[amezri.livejournal.com]

Just FYI -- I'm still working on this and if you're still interested, I'm hoping to get a group purchase together soonish.

[panamr.livejournal.com]

I'm a little late in the game (I stumbled across your post via _jems_) but if this is still available, please let me know. I'd definitely be interested in purchasing if the set is under $40.

Thanks!
-Melanie

[amezri.livejournal.com]

We haven't gotten a definitive answer yet, so I'm still counting the number of people who would want a set. Adding you to the ranks!

[taraljc.livejournal.com]

I'd definitely be interested. I've been rewatchig the show from a set of low-quality MPGs I've downloaded, but I'd shell out $20 in a heartbeat for a nice clean copy.

[amezri.livejournal.com]

Just FYI -- I'm still working on this and if you're still interested, I'm hoping to get a group purchase together soonish.

[three-fates1987.livejournal.com]

If he goes around $25, count me in.

[daynr.livejournal.com]

I'd be interested in around $20, but since I haven't seen the show I'm not sure I'd be interested in going up to $30.

[missst25.livejournal.com]

me too.

[spadada.livejournal.com]

Count me in too. I saw part of one ep once and then it disappeared. I want to see it. $20-30 sounds right.

[amezri.livejournal.com]

I haven't heard from the guy in a while; he said he was busy during the holiday. I'm going to contact him again soon, though. Will keep everyone posted :)

Cupid DVDs

[(Anonymous)]

Hi! Not a LiveJournal user, but I am a huge fan of "Cupid," and would love to own a set of the show. Plus I speak Spanish, so the subtitles would be icing on the cake. Price doesn't matter, because good TV is worth it. :) If you seal the deal, drop a line to shikabe_swanner AT hotmail DOT com and I'll buy.

Re: Cupid DVDs

[amezri.livejournal.com]

I have heard nothing at all from that guy, but I will e-mail him again and see what the status of the project is.

[anoel.livejournal.com]

I'm also very interested in getting a copy so let me know if you hear anything.

[amezri.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it's been a while. i never heard back from the guy, but I'm hoping to eventually. I'll let everyone know when I do.