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Sex and the City: The Complete Series (Collector's Giftset)

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Hi all SATC fans! Like the the first two reviewers, I wondered what the difference between this collection, currently on sale for $109.99, and the "Collector's Edition" on sale for $196.99. But since all I really wanted was to have all the episodes on DVD I went ahead and ordered the cheaper set. When I received it today, I read the back and toward the end of the top paragraph it said:

"Celebrate the show that explores the day-to-day - and night-to-night, world of single women in this, the definitive collector's edition.

With that read, I wanted to see if I really got the "Collector's Edition" so I called my girlfriend who bought her "Collector's Edition" at the regular price of $300 back a few years ago to compare the difference. Good news! Sounds like they're the exact same thing! What I received in my $109.99 set is a pink velvet spiral binder with various color pictures of the ladies and scenes from the show and short summaries of each episode. The DVDs are nicely tucked away, by seasons, in pockets of thicker pages after the summaries. The pink velvet spiral binder comes in a plastic sleeve for protection from scratches, etc. There's no way, however, to see if this DVD set was made in 2007. Everywhere I looked said 2005. Oh well, I'll be happy if all the DVDs work!

If you want to peek at what this set looks like I suggest clicking on the "Collector's Edition" for $196.99 and looking at Picture 4 of 9. It's the picture with the binder (closed and open) with the DVDs nicely scattered in front of it. That is exactly what I received today.

Happy shopping and I hope this helps!

I ordered the 2007 set from Amazon last week, and despite the fact that the package says 2005 on the back, it actually is the newer one that was released on December 18, 2007. You have to look at the UPC...that's the only discernable difference between them (even the sets currently selling in stores with the free movie ticket say "2005 Home Box Office" in the fine print on the back, but they have the 2008 UPC..i checked at Target the other day!). There are three different releases floating around: 2005, 2007, and the 2008 release that comes with the free movie ticket. Amazon is not even selling the 2008 version at this time so I doubt anyone will be getting the free movie ticket. However, those of you who are disappointed that you believe you received the 2005 set from Amazon, check the UPC on the back to see which one you really have:

2008 # UPC 883929018062
2007 # UPC 026359445828
2005 # UPC 026359866128

Hope this helps clear up some of the confusion.

Apparently there was a problem wherever these discs were manufactured, because I, like many other shoppers on here, have had to return my set due to malfunctioning Season 3.

Which basically means that, if you order this set, you need to watch every disc in its entirety within the 30-day return window.

Don't buy this set yet if you are thinking about it because HBO has announced they are planning a "Premium" Sex and the City release this coming December, right before Christmas. The set will include all six seasons, with new disc art and new "lavish" packaging. (They're hyping it up to look really nice, so we'll see). Finally, there will be new content and extras on the discs. There hasn't been word on the picture quality. I hope HBO runs through the seasons and cleans up the picture and sound to pristine condition. So, mark your calenders for December if you're a big Sex and the City fan because the "Premium" is coming your way.

Holy moley, I'm so happy to see one of the best television series of all time to receive the DVD set it's always deserved! According to 'TV Shows on DVD', the special features on the 20th DVD will include:

"- Sex Essentials - a video jukebox for advice, quips and quotes on dating, sex, fashion and more.
- Location, Location, Location - a guide to the restaurants, clubs and boutiques frequented by Carrie and friends.
- Naughty or Nice? - the ultimate test to find out which character from the series you are most like.
- You Can Quote Me On It - a "finish that phrase" game that tests your knowledge of the show.
- En-SEX-lopedia - an all encompassing guide that takes a look back at the defining moments in dating, fashion, friendship and relationships."

All this is in addition to a book that is incorporated to the interior layout, and some sweet, sweet packaging... This will truly be the "fine China" version of 'Sex and the City' for those of us who already own all the seasons! (And for those of you who don't already own it, let's just say that this is being released right in time for the holidays!)

PS: I do recognize that a lot of people are upset about this release. I am a little bit unhappy as well considering I can't really seem to justify shelling out $200 for a television series I already own. It doesn't make sense to me, however, to blame HBO because this is just how the DVD market is nowadays. Sure it's a ploy, but HBO didn't create it. Nor will complaining about it do anything to stop this practice because let's face it, people still end up buying it twice. Obviously that won't happen to this release because of its (relatively) high price tag to anyone who already owns the series. My advice is to follow Sheryl Crow's advice in Soak up the Sun... "It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got." So you may already have the show. That just means you've been able to enjoy it how much longer than anyone who doesn't have it yet? I really don't think waiting a few years for this edition would be worth the loss of all the good times I've had hanging out with friends and watching 'Sex and the City'. But that's just me.

NOTE: This product only gets 1 star because of it's design flaw, not because of the series itself.

Warning to all buyers, the jackets that the DVD's are placed in will scratch the DVD. You have to be extra careful when you're removing and replacing the DVD's into the jackets. I have to admit, the packaging is enticing and being a big fan of the show I HAD TO HAVE IT. But i'm so disappointed in the product itself. Bummer

As of this review date, one can pickup "Sex and the City - The Complete Series (Collector's Giftset)" for the same price as this set at Amazon.com. However the Collector's Giftset due to be released on November 1, 2005 will have the following extras:

· Sex Essentials - a video jukebox for advice, quips and quotes on dating, sex, fashion and more.
· Location, Location, Location - a guide to the restaurants, clubs and boutiques frequented by Carrie and friends.
· Naughty or Nice? - the ultimate test to find out which character from the series you are most like.
· You Can Quote Me On It - a "finish that phrase" game that tests your knowledge of the show.
· En-SEX-lopedia - an all encompassing guide that takes a look back at the defining moments in dating, fashion, friendship and relationships.

Now its up to you, wait for couple of months and pick up the series in nice packaging and all the above cool extras at no additional cost or be impatient and buy the bare bones version today. Either way the cost is same. Now what was that saying mother always used to say "Patience is a Virtue" she was right after all!!

I bought this set when it was the goldbox special. I was so happy to finally own the whole set before the movie came out. After reading the reviews of bad disc I decided to watch some tonight. I could not even get the first disc out! It was glued to the paper! After removing it I attempted to clean the glue with a disc cloth, it did not matter. The disc will not play and skips. I tried the next disc which was also defective on the back, glue and marked, and it would not play. I did not even make it passed the first page which is the two discs. This is a great looking set but quality is very poor. If you want to look at the box this is for you. If you want to watch the discs, buyers beware! Not even 12 mins. and it is still skipping all over terrible quality! I am returning these and will not be asking for an exchange due to the fact other buyers have the same problem. Sad, it was a great deal.

What the description for this box set doesn't tell you is that it is half again as tall and half again as wide as a standard DVD, so it won't even fit on the same shelf as the rest of your DVDs. And as nice as the suede album cover might look, inside it's just a ring binder with cheap cardboard DVD holders. Definitely not the high quality boxed set I was looking forward to. And I really was looking forward to having a decent box set of Sex and the City, since the individual season DVDs had such flimsy plastic cases (very prone to ripping at the edges if you open them at all frequently).

Now I'm kicking myself for having sold my individual DVDs to buy this boxed set. Maybe in another few years they'll come out with a box set in which they do *not* skimp on the packaging. SatC is the only series I've seen that has such consistently shoddy packaging. I really don't understand why.

I love the series, it's worth buying. But this series from Amazon is defective. I returned my first one due to the freezing up on discs, particulary Season 3. I received my second one and it has the exact same problem!