What is GottaSeeDVDs?
GottaSeeDVDs is a " video service specializing in contemporary exploitation and "cult" films, principally European and Asian entries. We offer -to our members- copies of movies currently unavailable in the United States.
We are not interested in furnishing prints of movies officially released domestically; the function of GSD is to provide completely uncut and/or alternative versions of collectable films to the serious video enthusiast. GSD does not sell "pre-records" or "factory sealed" DVDs. Rather, we offer duplications of films from our extensive library. Every master-tape in our library originates from sources outside of the USA and, as such, are not subject to the jurisdiction of American copyright laws.
Most of our films are in English Language, but many of them have foreign language subtitles. However, if a foreign language is indicated in brackets () after a title, then the film is only in that language.
Is GottaSeeDVDs an illegal pirate operation?
Definitely not! The section of American copyright law known as "The Berne Act" clearly states: films unreleased in the United States, including original version of films altered and/or edited for release in the United States, are not protected by American copyright; thus, they are considered public domain. The entire purpose of our company is to provide (otherwise unavailable) films to the serious video collector. We do not offer videos owned by American releasing companies. If a film should become available domestically we immediately stop offering it to our clients.
How good are the copies? Are they letterboxed (widescreen) or full frame?
The quality varies wildly. While most of our prints are very good, some (because of their rarity, coupled with unavoidable PAL or SeCAM transfer distortions) are less than perfect. However, we guarantee our prints are the very best available in the United States. If you have specific questions about any title, please ask. Please check the "Print Quality" ratings given at the end of each film description on our website.
Regarding the "letterbox (widescreen) or full frame" question: many of our films are letterboxed because that is the standard in some countries. In this catalog, we have tried to identify the wide-screen prints with a symbol (ยค). However, we believe quality and availability of the film is more important than whether it's letterboxed or not.
What form of payment do you accept?
Right now PayPal, it's safe and secure.
How do you ship? and what are the rates?
We prefer using the US Mail First Class Service. The cost is $4 for one title and $1 for each additional title.
Why don't you list running times for your films?
Running times are quite deceptive. Many countries speed up or slow down films during the transferring process. For example, the Japanese video companies usually transfer the English Language films at a faster speed because the slight variation gives a higher-pitched quality to the voices, which more closely resembles their own style of speaking English. But this process can affect the running time by 5 to 8 minutes.
Questions and Requests
jcv1972@gmail.com
International Orders?
Simply email us...you want to see it, we'll get it to you.
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