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Graphic By: Jonelle Thackston

In terms of pricing, DVD Empire is comparable to such places as Amazon, as are their shipping options. Also, like Amazon, they feature wish-lists and a customer-review system. They have quite an extensive selection in every genre of film conceivable (including quite an extensive range of science fiction and foreign filmsÉmajor points there), and all in-print titles ship immediately. However, it is with pre-orders that this site truly shines.

First, DVD Empire features a nifty pre-order manager, allowing you to keep track of all your pre-orders, which comes in handy when you pre-order as much as I do. Second, when I pre-order a DVD from them, I know I am going to get it either the day it comes out or the day after; a guarantee I didn¼t get from other places. Finally, they offer some insane discounts on pre-orders. For example, I recently ordered a copy of "The Day the Earth Stood Still," which will retail for twenty dollars when it comes out. Yet, since I pre-ordered it, I¼m paying only thirteen for it, a 35% discount.

By this point, I¼m hoping that you¼re setting your browser to DVD Empire to take advantage of this awesome site. With great prices, selection and a pre-order system that puts the others to shame, how could you not?