lonebrave

I've been gone for a while, but was around here a few years ago (2003-2004 time frame) when bga was mining the site. It looks like he has stopped (for whatever reason...I didn't read all 22 pages of this thread) and a couple others have been working on data mining. It seems, though, that the latest available data is from June of this year on AlfB's site. I see that he and others have been busy trying to get everything working correctly.

Anyway, just curious as to the current status of the data mining project as I now am looking at getting back into CH for some great deals. I'm willing to help if I can provide any on the project.

basaro

Datamining has stalled since (like you said) AlfB stopped posting his data. I was putting a site together to manage all this, and then AlfB stopped posting the data, so I stopped my project too.
If anyone has the means to do a datamine, please bring it up. I still have no idea how to do it, but if I just had the data file, I could incorporate all this into my db.

jhester

I have a process that is not as complete, but it is probably better than nothing. I am willing to email an excel type file if someone is willing to post it. Also somebody tell me which fields I should include.

basaro

Yeah, I remember your files! One of them is the last one I imported to my site a while back. Then AlfB came along with a better process, and I was working with him, then it all stopped.
I can probably pick up where I left off with your files before, let's start this again!

If you send it to me, I'll post it up on my site as soon as possible, and then work on trying to import all the data into my db. Please include all field data you have, I'll figure out which fields I need when importing.
Also, if there is anyway you can save the file as a csv (maybe this is what you mean by excel type file) like you did before, then it would be much easier for me as my db already imports these types of files. I don't have excel on my machine, so I'd have to probably bring it to work and try to resave it as a csv there. Or if you want you could send me both files if possible. Maybe I can post the excel file separately so people could download it for viewing on their own machines.

I have Fridays off in December, so maybe I can start working on this project again.

Here's the site, but it's over a 1 1/2 years out of date.
http://www.saladbarscam.com/ch
Thanks!

basaro

I have posted jhester's newest datamine file to my site. Get it from the News section. Keep in mind that the data in the database on my site is over 1 1/2 years old, but most of it is still useful. I will continue to work with jhester to provide newer files on a regular basis and work on getting all the data imported into my db, turning on the search function, and fixing up the site, etc.

Thanks again jhester!

http://www.saladbarscam.com/ch

AlfB

Hey guys, long time no see. Sorry for taking off on you but work requirements changed and I could not keep up doing it. There were also some changes to the CH website that required me to change how I was doing the datamine. I really don't have the time to do it now either but I will be glad to give some input on how I did mine if it will be helpful for someone.

AlfB

OK guys, I have a surprise and a belated Christmas present for all. I took the time to get my data miner running again and have a new update. I can't promise I will be able to keep it updated on a regular basis but will try. Enjoy and don't buy too many DVDs. Now while it is the same data miner, I had to do a few tweaks to get it running again so you need to look closely at the data to make sure its right. Post back here with any problems you find and I will attempt to fix them, again no promises.

basaro

Right on AlfB!

Sorry I didn't get back to your last post, I wouldn't have the time to work on the datamine part of it now anyway. Good thing you did! I don't even have the time to fix up my site or work with jhesters files, so thanks a lot.

Can't get to the file though. File not found on your server with that link.
[EDIT]OK, it's working now, thanks!

AlfB

Oops, I fixed it. Its amazing how particular these computers can be. Leave a little underline out of the filename and it just can't see past it.

digitalmanAZ

Thanks for the update! I fulfilled my last acct. Apr2006 and haven't been back to CH since. Time to comb through the data and open some new accounts.

Bill Needle

Somehow I missed this update until today. Thanks much for your efforts AlfB!

That'sAllFolks

I did a search on "AlfB" and got a link (post 484), but it did not work. I know it's probably staring me in the face, but where's the link to the DM file?

HistoryProf

No Country For Old Men comes out 3/11, but isn't up yet....what's up with that?

riotinmyskull

i don't think CH carries Buena Vista titles.

BobO'Link

^That is correct. Only club with Buena Vista titles is Disney. While the overall price breakout for a fulfilled membership is not as good as CH you can do much better than "street prices" and most online vendors for the more expensive "vault" and new release titles. There is a thread for DisneyMC with some good information as long as you're willing to invest some time reading as it's not maintained with a "1st post" like most CH code threads. Info on the current "best" code (a 6/3 w/$9.95 "bonus") is here with some additional info on joining and additional, lesser quality, codes here . You have to be careful with DMC because *any* code that reduces the price of a selection below the $19.95 threashold causes that selection to *not* count towards fulfillment. But free shipping codes come up occasionally and if you filfill with one of those the cost per selection is just under $10. Not nearly as good as we've grown accustomed to with CH, but still good considering the "normal" cost of Disney/Buena Vista titles.

Anyway... I've "hijacked" this thread long enough with this. If anyone needs/wants more info go to Disney Movie Club part 5 and ask.

HistoryProf

There Will Be Blood has been taken off the site....haven't found anything about a delay. wonder what's up?

jhester

I notice that there's no data miner list available here. I run one for myself that is not foolproof, but it's pretty good with more than 7000 titles on it. If someone has a place to post it online, I could email them a CSV file. Also tell me what fields you want included.

basaro

Still using your hotmail address? I just cleaned out my inbox folder last week, and I ended up finding an old email from you. I still have my server up and will be glad to post a file, please email me. Please include all the fields you have in your current list, more is better, maybe I will work on the online database if I can get an update once in a while Cheers!

jhester

Yeah same email address as before. email me so I can get your address.

luckman65

Wonder if anyone knows...when should Battlestar Galactica Season 3 be avail on CH if release date is March 18?

jhester

I sent you the file via email.

basaro

Thanks jhester!

The newest file is up on my site in the news section. If I can continue to get updates semi-regularly, I'll finish the work on my database. It's going to be at least a few weeks before I have to time to work on it again, but this will have to suffice for a little while.

http://saladbarscam.com:85/web/ch.nsf/news

Direct link to the newest file:
http://saladbarscam.com:85/web/ch.ns...t_03202008.txt


MUCH appreciation to jhester for getting in touch with a new file.


Cheers!
B

BobO'Link

^MANY thanks to jhester and basaro for all the work in making an updated list available!

This is a *GREAT* resource for maximizing an account!

jhester

It is my pleasure to share this file with all. Keep in mind that this is basically a quick and dirty data miner that is probably missing some titles, and there may be other minor innacuracies (for example some TV titles show up as enrollments that I doubt actually are.) Bottom line it is an imperfect list, but it's a heck of a lot better than not having one!

avoiceoreason

Let me add my thanks as well.

For someone who just got back in the game after being away for a couple of years, this is going to be an invaluable resource.

Thanks for the work guys!