Vinegar Syndrome Does America Black Friday Sale 2026 - FAQUpdated 7 minutes ago
We always love to hear from our valued customers, but during our Black Friday sales we receive (literally) thousands of inquiries through our Help Center with various questions and concerns. In an effort to minimize the number of emails and tickets we receive during this hectic time, we have compiled the following list of answers to some of our more commonly asked questions. Remember, every query that we have to take time to answer is time taken away from our ability to ship out more packages. So, help us help you get your package quicker by taking a few minutes to read through the following. We hope this helps make your ordering experience with us as smooth as possible and we thank you in advance for your order!
When, where and what is the sale?
Our Black Friday sale is a yearly tradition for all fans of genre film! With an exciting slate of new disc releases, catalog slipcovers, brand new merch, and massive discounts on nearly our entire catalog, you won’t want to miss it!
The 2026 Vinegar Syndrome Does America Black Friday Sale kicks off Friday, November 27th at exactly 12:01 AM EST and runs through Tuesday, December 1st at 11:59 PM EST.
Please note: Our site will be placed into maintenance mode on Tuesday the 24th (around 10 AM EST) to prepare for the sale.
What products will be on sale?
All VS, VS Sub-Label and Partner Label titles with a release date prior to May 2026 will be discounted for the duration of the sale. Discounts will range from 50-70% off the SRP of each release. Titles with release dates from May 2026 and on, will not be discounted, along with certain merch, clothing items, and some older Partner Label titles currently under distribution by another company.
What are the new releases?
We’ve already revealed our new releases of MANHUNTER, VAMPIRE IN BROOKLYN, BEAVIS AND BUTT-HEAD DO AMERICA and THE FILMS OF HISAYASU SATÔ: VOLUME #6. Once the sale goes live, you’ll feast your eyes on:
- 2 new VS releases
- 1 new VSA
- 1 new VSL
- 1 new Cinématographe
- 1 new Reviver
- 1 release from a brand new Sub-Label
- 2 Catalog Slipcovers
- 1 Catalog Slipcase
And more!
Will there be another Sweepstakes?
More information on this coming soon...
I already pre-ordered the new releases - what do I need to know?
Thank you for taking part in this year’s new Black Friday Flash Pre-order! If you already pre-ordered MANHUNTER, VAMPIRE IN BROOKLYN, BEAVIS AND BUTT-HEAD DO AMERICA or THE FILMS OF HISAYASU SATÔ: VOLUME #6, the Completionist, All VS or Absolutely Everything packages, or the Secret Releases - you made the right choice! Now you will automatically have the free “Add to my existing order” shipping option enabled at checkout, and can start adding to your pre-order the moment the sale goes live!
Plus, securing those pre-orders means your package will be first to ship out, following our Subscribers.
'Subscriber Completionist' Customers: You will be receiving Beavis and Butt-Head Do America, the new VSA and VSL, 1 Cinématographe, 1 Reviver and 1 release from the brand new Sub-Label.
'All VS!' Customers: You will be receiving Beavis and Butt-Head Do America, Manhunter, Vampire in Brooklyn, the 2 secret VS releases, and the new VSA and VSL.
'Absolutely Everything!' Customers: You will be receiving Beavis and Butt-Head Do America, Manhunter, Vampire in Brooklyn, the 2 secret VS releases, 1 new VSA, 1 new VSL, 1 Cinématographe, 1 Reviver and 1 surprise release from a new Sub-Label.
'Secret VS Releases' Customers: You will be receiving the 2 new, VS branded secret releases.
Please be sure to check the product pages during the sale if you are not sure what the secret releases are.
I am a VS Subscriber - what do I need to know?
Our yearly + midway Subscribers will automatically be receiving Manhunter, Vampire in Brooklyn and the two secret, VS branded releases. Please be sure to check the product badge for each new title, as it will let you know whether or not you are receiving that title in your monthly package.
Beavis and Butt-Head Do America and Satô: Volume #6 are available for purchase on the site with your 50% off SRP discount now. The new VSA, Cinématographe, VSL, Reviver and brand new Sub-Label release will be available with your discount at the beginning of the sale.
Please keep in mind that the Black Friday sale is the last chance to pick up any 2026 VS Sub-Label releases with your Subscriber discount, as they will be hidden from the site after Black Friday and your Subscription will expire at the end of the year. Use your handy Subscriber shipping option to pick-up these titles and have them sent out with your November package!
How do I become a VS Subscriber?
We know most of you can’t wait to sign up for the 2027 Subscription, and your next chance will be during Subscriber Week in January! The first 7 days of the new year will be a celebration of all things VS, our yearly subscribers, and your only chance to sign up for the 2027 full year Subscription. More info coming soon!
Something I recently ordered is discounted for Black Friday - can I get a refund?
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer partial refunds on fulfilled orders or price match on existing orders. If your full price item hasn’t been fulfilled yet, please place an order for the product at the discounted price and reach out to customer service. We can cancel and refund the original full price item.
When will my order(s) ship?
We are now fully operating out of our brand new warehouse and we expect shipping times to continue to improve. That being said, Black Friday is our biggest event of the year and shipping out thousands upon thousands of orders takes time, no matter how streamlined the system is. Our warehouse crew will be working around the clock to ship out your orders, but please allow us through the end of December to get all orders shipped out.
Our customer service team is here to help with any issues and questions, but won’t know exactly when your order will ship. Please do your best to reserve all inquiries to order related issues or questions, and trust that your package will ship very soon. We promise we didn’t forget you and there are no issues with your order - we are always combing through orders to ensure everything is running as smoothly as possible.
If you no longer wish to wait for your order to ship out after the sale, you can contact us to cancel your order, no questions asked.
My order is a holiday gift, will I receive it in time?
While we can't guarantee your item(s) will arrive in time for the holidays, we will do our best to get everything shipped out in time. Securing a pre-order of one of the new VS titles before the sale is the easiest way to ensure your items arrive in time, as those orders ship out earlier in December. Plus, you will then be able to add to that order for free during the sale!
If you wish to purchase a currently in-stock item as a gift, we recommend purchasing it before the sale as it will ship later in December if purchased during Black Friday. Alternatively, we do offer Gift Cards on the site, emailed immediately to you or your loved one.
December is Partners Only Month!
For those who don’t know, December is Partners Only month - our chance to highlight our incredible roster of Partner Labels, while giving us a chance to focus on getting your Black Friday orders out. All VS titles (old and new) will be hidden through the end of the year, and only our Partner Label titles will be available for purchase.
Due to this year’s calendar, Partners Only 2026 will begin on Friday, December 4th at 12:01 PM EST. Be sure to check back then to see what the labels have been cooking up!
Important note: Because of our new and improved order stacking system, Partners Only orders can now be added to your Black Friday orders! As long as you have an unfulfilled BF order, you can continue using the ‘add to my existing order’ shipping option during Partners Only month. We’ll combine all orders + ship them out together. Just keep in mind, once your BF order ships, your option to order stack will as well. If you would prefer your BF + Partners Only orders ship out separately, be sure to place a separate order with shipping paid.
Think we forgot something or have a question that wasn’t answered here? Please contact us and we will help you out.