It sounds as though Warners is planning to attempt to enforce this new policy by penalizing distributors and retailers who sell to libraries or rental businesses before the 28 days are up. A small library buying a copy or two at the local Fred Meyer may well fly under the radar, unless you are using a library purchase order or credit card.<div>
<br></div><div>But it sounds like those of us who buy in large quantities will indeed be limited to the rental version and the 28-day delay, since our suppliers won't want to be embargoed by Warners. I guess the carrot is supposed to be the price reduction.<br clear="all">
<b>Cindy Gibbon</b><div>Senior Library Manager</div><div>Access and IT Services</div><div>Multnomah County Library</div><div><i>Voice:</i> 503.988.5496</div><div><i>Fax:</i> 503.988.5441</div><div><a href="mailto:cindyg@multcolib.org" target="_blank">cindyg@multcolib.org</a></div>
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<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Wed, Oct 12, 2011 at 3:45 PM, K'Lyn Hann <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:klyn.hann@newbergoregon.gov">klyn.hann@newbergoregon.gov</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex;">
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<div><font size="2" face="Arial"><span>Below you'll find
the text from the email many received from Midwest Tape in the last couple of
days regarding Warner Home Video's marketing change regarding rental vs retail
versions of their DVD & Blu-Ray releases. Although I understand (but
don't really like) the business decision behind the 28 days time difference, I'm
concerned that this is requiring public libraries to buy rental versions
only. Many of us don't purchase from library vendors per se. We will
often buy from the local Fred Meyer's. Can we do that any more? Can
we accept donations of non-rental versions? If we can purchase the
home/retail version, must we wait the 28 days to circulate
them?</span></font></div>
<div><font size="2" face="Arial"><span></span></font> </div>
<div><font size="2" face="Arial"><span>Thoughts?</span></font></div>
<div><font size="2" face="Arial"><span>
<div align="left"><font face="Bradley Hand ITC"><strong>K'Lyn
Hann</strong></font></div>
<div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div>
<div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Teen & Technology
Librarian</font></div>
<div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Newberg Public Library</font></div>
<div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">503 E Hancock St, </font><font size="2" face="Arial">Newberg, OR 97132</font></div>
<div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">ph: 503.554.7732</font></div>
<div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div>
<div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"><a href="http://www.newberglibrary.org/" target="_blank">www.newberglibrary.org</a></font></div></span></font></div>
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<div><font size="2" face="Arial"><span></span></font> </div>
<div><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><strong>We have recently learned that Warner
Home Video will no longer distribute theatrical releases to libraries or home
video rental stores until 28 days after they release the movies for sale at
retailers. </strong>This Warner Home Video policy applies to all public
libraries and video rental outlets such as Redbox, Netflix, and
Blockbuster.<br><br>In addition to being released 28 days after the retail
version, Warner’s rental version DVDs and Blu-rays will not contain bonus
features or extras. However, we understand that there will be a significant
price reduction for these products, apparently amounting to an average $4 per
DVD title and $8 per Blu-ray title.<br><br>Warner Home Video has announced that
it may seek to enforce its new policy by auditing its distribution partners’
sales. Additionally, Warner may require retailers, like Amazon, Best Buy,
Walmart, and Target, to limit the number of copies of a new release that may be
sold to a single customer.<br><br>Please note that Warner’s new policy will only
impact titles that have a theatrical release, perhaps amounting to about 12
titles per year. Non-theatrical Warner releases will not be affected by this
policy.<br><br>Below are the first three Warner theatrical titles affected. Note
that Warner’s rental versions will feature rental artwork.<span> [Crazy Stupid Love / Rental release date:
11/28/11 ; HP7 pt2 / Retnal release date 12.09.11 ; The Hangover part II /
Rental release date: 01.03.12]</span></font></font></div>
<div><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><span></span></font></font> </div>
<div><font face="Arial"><font size="2">If your library had any of these titles on
order previously, Midwest Tape will modify the order and adjust the pricing
accordingly. If you do not wish to receive rental versions of these titles,
please contact Customer Service at 1.800.875.2785 to cancel your
order.<br><br><strong>While we recognize this is Warner Home Video’s policy,
feel free to contact us at 1.800.875.2785 or <a title="mailto:info@midwesttapes.com?subject=Question%2FConcern%20Regarding%20New%20Warner%20Home%20Video%20Policy" href="mailto:info@midwesttapes.com?subject=Question%2FConcern%20Regarding%20New%20Warner%20Home%20Video%20Policy" target="_blank">info@midwesttapes.com</a>
with any questions or concerns regarding this matter.</strong><br><br>Thank
you,<br><br>Midwest Tape<br></font></font></div>
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