Most are aware that Disney has been including the DVD with some blu-ray releases but with Snow White, it doesn't matter if you by the Blu-ray or DVD, you get both. The prices are also the same for either package.

Is Disney trying to streamline their packaging and pushing blu-ray to their DVD consumers?

Is this a move to perhaps go to a single packaging release for both formats or persuade consumers to migrate to blu-ray?

May be other studios will follow this method of getting blu-ray to DVD consumers?

The two versions have differnet sku's and the only thing I can think of is the size of the cases are different for their respective formats.

Blu-ray / DVD Combo
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DVD / Blu-ray Combo
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Most are aware that Disney has been including the DVD with some blu-ray releases but with Snow White, it doesn't matter if you by the Blu-ray or DVD, you get both. The prices are also the same for either package.

Is Disney trying to streamline their packaging and pushing blu-ray to their DVD consumers?

Is this a move to perhaps go to a single packaging release for both formats or persuade consumers to migrate to blu-ray?

May be other studios will follow this method of getting blu-ray to DVD consumers?

The two versions have differnet sku's and the only thing I can think of is the size of the cases are different for their respective formats.


Yeah, and this is their last blu-ray title to be priced below $40 MSRP. With all the other studios decreasing their prices, Disney is going to have to convince me their stuff is worth the extra money... I'll get this because it's reasonably priced (plus the coupon helps)

I wonder what the legality would be of breaking the package up, and selling the DVD to others that only want the DVD?

I wonder what the legality would be of breaking the package up, and selling the DVD to others that only want the DVD?

I cannot imagine the studios trying to stop this, especially against individuals. It might set a legal precedent that the studios would not be happy about...


I wonder about the legality of breaking up the package and RENTING both the DVD and the Blu-ray. Redbox already has deals in place with Disney, but it would be interesting to see what would happen if Warner and/or Universal did lots of dual packaging.....

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This title will be released on November 24, 2009.

From Amazon

1st sale doctrine should allow them to do that. Problem is your then stuck with an open box BD&DVD with only one set of packaging. Don't think your going to be able to sell that for much. Rentailers OTOH.

I wonder what the legality would be of breaking the package up, and selling the DVD to others that only want the DVD?And what would be the MO? What bar code would they assign to each disc? How would they repackage each disc for resell? How would they treat security devices for each disc? In some states they could not sell the individual disc as new product because it would require opening the original package.

As you can see there would be no MO for retailers.

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This title will be released on November 24, 2009.

From Amazon
The DVD+blu-ray comes out Oct.6, 2009.
That's almost 8 full weeks before you can get the simple DVD package.
Does look like they have some sort of Ultimate DVD only package for $39.99 on 10/6.

The delayed single disc package and high priced "Ultimate DVD package" appears to be another strategic move to pursuade consumer to get the DVD+blu-ray package.

The DVD+blu-ray comes out Oct.6, 2009.
That's almost 8 full weeks before you can get the simple DVD package.
Does look like they have some sort of Ultimate DVD only package for $39.99 on 10/6.

The delayed single disc package and high priced "Ultimate DVD package" appears to be another strategic move to pursuade consumer to get the DVD+blu-ray package.

But the title will be available on DVD only. ;)

And what would be the MO? What bar code would they assign to each disc? How would they repackage each disc for resell? How would they treat security devices for each disc? In some states they could not sell the individual disc as new product because it would require opening the original package.

As you can see there would be no MO for retailers.

I was thinking of individuals, not companies. But I suppose for rental companies such as zip.ca, they can now pay one price & have 2 copies to rent, and they don't ship the covers anyways.

I was thinking of individuals, not companies. But I suppose for rental companies such as zip.ca, they can now pay one price & have 2 copies to rent, and they don't ship the covers anyways.Rental outlets buy from studios direct or through authorized video distributors. They have no need for the retail packaging. This way they pay much less per disc and pay only wholesale tax (if any).

If rental outlets were to buy at retail then they would have to deal with the retail packaging, pay retail pricing and pay retail tax. That would mean a very substantial cost increase per disc for a rental outlet.

Rental outlets buy from studios direct or through authorized video distributors. They have no need for the retail packaging. This way they pay much less per disc and pay only wholesale tax (if any).

If rental outlets were to buy at retail then they would have to deal with the retail packaging, pay retail pricing and pay retail tax. That would mean a very substantial cost increase per disc for a rental outlet.

Not a CPA but . . .

There is a way for rentailers (redbox) to buy from retailers (like a BB) and not pay sales tax on the purchase IF - they are collecting sales tax on the rental DVDs in their kiosks. They would provide BB with a ST Exemption Form.

Not 100% sure but I believe that is how it works.

There is a way for rentailers (redbox) to buy from retailers (like a BB) and not pay sales tax on the purchase IF - they are collecting sales tax on the rental DVDs in their kiosks. They would provide BB with a ST Exemption Form.They would only be exempt if they (rental outlet) had a retailer sales license and the product was purchased for resale. You can not collect sales tax on an item that was not sold, it is rented and probably would be considered “a service” for tax purposes. Each state probably has variations on this type business. Check the amount of tax on your next car rental, in many states it is much more than the going sales tax rate.