Pinkfreud-ga did a great job on this for me some time ago. But now we
can't find a copy of the video. It's title is as per above, it's by
A&E, the people who answer their phones have no knowledge of the
thing, and I need a copy for a course I am going to teach. Can
someone please help me find a copy of this video? Thanks, Susan |
Request for Question Clarification by
techtor-ga
on
06 Aug 2003 03:55 PDT
I found a VHS copy of this online, NTSC format. Are you willing to
order this from online stores? And what format do you seek?
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Clarification of Question by
susanf-ga
on
06 Aug 2003 06:33 PDT
Hi, I am not sure.
1) what is NTSC format? Does it work on a regular VCR type machine?
2) are you sure you've found one for sale? b/c I've found places that
say they have this video, but they don't actually, it's a "maybe," as
per the Amazon used list.
But, if I can actually buy the copy you've found, and have it in my
physical hands sometime soon, and the copy will play in a vcr machine
that a university is likely to own, then hey, you've done it. Susan
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Request for Question Clarification by
techtor-ga
on
06 Aug 2003 07:02 PDT
Hmm, it seems we found the same thing on Amazon. It's a pre-order for
a used copy, and I believe you'll have to wait a while to get it.
Perhaps this is not the best solution. I even saw the library lists of
the libraries that have the title, but, of course, are not selling it.
NTSC is a VHS format, which is used in the US. PAL is the other
format, used in Europe. Usually, you can't play an NTSC tape on PAL,
and vice versa, since there'll eitherbe no image and sound or just a
black-and-white display appears.
By the way, since Pinkfreud answered your previous question, there's
nothing wrong with specifically asking for her again. She is dedicated
to her customers. If I do find something along the way myself, though,
I'll let you know.
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Clarification of Question by
susanf-ga
on
06 Aug 2003 07:22 PDT
Yeah, we've found the same thing. How do I specifically ask for
Pinkfreud-ga? I tried to double click on the name, but that just gave
me ratings.
by the way, how does one become a google answer maven person? What a
KOOL job.
Susan
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Request for Question Clarification by
pinkfreud-ga
on
06 Aug 2003 10:44 PDT
Susan,
Thanks for the kind words! I've been looking for a tape for you, but
this is a toughie. I'd like to leave the question open for other
Researchers; someone else may be able to find this elusive video.
Regarding your question about how to become a GA "maven person": at
this time, new Researchers are not being brought onboard. I expect
this situation to change at some time in the future, when the service
expands its advertising promotions, and the question volume goes way
up (devoutly to be wished!)
~Pink
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Clarification of Question by
susanf-ga
on
06 Aug 2003 11:43 PDT
Dear Pink: this is elusive! One of your posings even had the video
equivalent of an ISBN number, but still we can't find it. Maybe you
can figure out how to talk to a human being at A&E, b/c my assistant
can only get people at the call center who know zippo about anything
that I can't see on my screen.
I would think there would be a good deal of question traffic. Aren't
people curious about how to find pictures of Tibetan toads and stuff?
:)
Susan
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Request for Question Clarification by
pinkfreud-ga
on
06 Aug 2003 16:20 PDT
Susan,
I'm afraid I can't help you in dealing with A&E's telephonic
Neanderthals. I have a hearing loss that prevents me from using the
phone. Fortunately, the Internet has made it possible for me to
communicate quite well under most circumstances, but phone ordering
lines are beyond my capability.
The best suggestion I can make is essentially the same as the
suggestion I made in answering your previous question: buy "Mysteries
of the Bible, Boxed Set 1," a 6-tape set that includes "Scarlet Women
of the Bible."
At present time, half.com has two merchants offering this boxed set.
You can get it new for $80, or used (in "like new" condition) for $45
(plus shipping):
http://half.ebay.com/cat/buy/prod.cgi?cpid=2030164&domain_id=1877&meta_id=3
~Pink
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Request for Question Clarification by
pinkfreud-ga
on
10 Aug 2003 18:16 PDT
I've still had no luck in locating your video (other than the
aforementioned boxed set).
I just finished reading something in Time magazine that might be
useful for your course. In the August 11th issue of Time, there's an
article entitled "Mary Magdalene: Saint or Sinner?" It's about the
"harlotization" of Mary Magdalene, and the current cleansing of her
reputation.
Here's a link to the online version of the article:
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1101030811-472868,00.html
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Clarification of Question by
susanf-ga
on
17 Aug 2003 11:51 PDT
Help Pink! I am trying to order the boxed set you found for me, but
the stupid half.com won't let me. Arghhh. When I go to "buy" it
sends me to ebay, which doesn't have the boxed set. I am going crazy.
Please help. thanks, susan
PS: I thought I'd purchased this right after you sent me the info, but
I've not heard anything from this Pravah person.
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Request for Question Clarification by
pinkfreud-ga
on
17 Aug 2003 12:03 PDT
Susan,
In order to buy from half.com, you need to be a registered customer.
Half is a division of eBay. I believe you're being diverted to eBay
because half is not recognizing you as an existing account. If you are
already registered at eBay, you need to "sign in" at half.com with
your eBay username and password in order to make a purchase. Once that
is done, I believe you will have no difficulty obtaining the boxed
set.
In case you are concerned about possible scams, I have bought many,
many books, CDs, and DVDs through half.com, and I've never had a
problem. It's a very reliable, trustworthy site, in my opinion.
~Pink
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Clarification of Question by
susanf-ga
on
17 Aug 2003 12:14 PDT
Pink: Nope. this is what I get when I sign in
Currently, Half.com by eBay is only available to eBay users residing
in the United States and Canada.
We invite you to continue using eBay.com, the world's online
marketplace.
Then I go to ebay and can't find the video. I am getting really
frustrated. As I said in prior note, I thought I'd ordered this a
while ago, but have heard nothing. Also, the $45 copy is now showing
"someone else has reserved it" but I think that's me, so I am likely
to get two of these, and spend an extra 80 bucks. Do you have any way
to reach this Pravah person and get the scoop on if s/he has received
my order? I am really stuck. Thanks. Susan
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Request for Question Clarification by
pinkfreud-ga
on
17 Aug 2003 12:47 PDT
I don't have any insider info on half.com, so there's not much I can
do for you at this point. Have you read through this page in the
"Help" section?
http://half.ebay.com/help/index.cfm?helpsection=buyerorderprob
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Clarification of Question by
susanf-ga
on
18 Aug 2003 02:57 PDT
Yes, I have. And it is no help at all. the problem is that as I go
to checkout, it sends me to ebay, and the note that half.com is only
in the US and Canada. And last time I checked, Maine was part of the
US! So something at half.com is getting the wrong info that I am not
in the US. I don't get it. Susan
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Request for Question Clarification by
pinkfreud-ga
on
18 Aug 2003 05:20 PDT
I wonder if somehow your IP address has been misidentified as being
foreign. Maybe it would help to connect to half.com through a proxy,
such as http://proxify.com (if you try this, be sure to "uncheck" the
boxes for "remove all cookies" and "remove all scripts" so that
cookies and scripts will be permitted.) Then log in to half.com using
your usual eBay username and password so that the site will recognize
you, but will associate you with a different IP address during this
transaction. It will be as if you're calling from another computer in
a different state (I believe Proxify originates in Texas).
Another thing that occurs to me: just as an experiment, borrow the
computer of a friend who has a different Internet Service Provider,
and conduct the transaction from your friend's computer. Surely not
everyone in Maine is considered foreign by half.com!
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