Are neither HD DVD, nor BD able to keep up with production, or are Netflix and BB just to cheap to stock up?

I would have thought they could have caught up by now.

Any ideas?

(Yes, I know there are posts on the subject, but I, personally haven't seen anyone offer an explanation for this. If someone has, please enlighten me.)

Thanks

Netflix and BB just to cheap to stock up?

You answered it yourself.

You answered it yourself.

Well, not really. I gave two different options, but thanks for your input. Was that just your opinion, or do you have insider info?

It may be impossible to answer this unless you're an exec. for one of these companies, so speculation may be all we have.

One of the workers at a local BlockBuster said BB is waiting to see which format wins before stocking up on a HD format.

One of the workers at a local BlockBuster said BB is waiting to see which format wins before stocking up on a HD format.

If this turns out to be true, especially if also for Netflix, the implications, AFAIC are pretty huge. No longer would it be a great idea for people to remain format neutral. Those who believe there should be one format would have a new and major weapon added to their arsenal.

One of the workers at a local BlockBuster said BB is waiting to see which format wins before stocking up on a HD format.

That probably doesn't matter as current stock will be worn out by the time one format wins the war.

That probably doesn't matter as current stock will be worn out by the time one format wins the war.

So you don't even think they will replace their current stock when it wears out?

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Your movie was not available at your local shipping center. We sent it from Southeastern, PA and expect it to arrive on Friday, Feb 02, 2007.

meh... I guess that's one way to get R dun

meh... I guess that's one way to get R dun

sweet. :rolleyes:

I'm trying to add Saw III to my que on bb and I get this error message: No rentable product for this movie. Please try again later

Anybody else get this message upon adding SAW III?

Are neither HD DVD, nor BD able to keep up with production, or are Netflix and BB just to cheap to stock up
To stock up on what? Stock up on media that is less than a fart in the marketplace? Yeah, that makes perfect sense. The same as it was when DVD 1st appeared, little or no stock because there was little or no demand. I can remember when the entire DVD stock consisted of 1 copy each & filled less than one standalone "twirling media thingy".

Look at the big picture, think they're going to "stock up"for .00001% of their customer base? Ain't happen'n.

To stock up on what? Stock up on media that is less than a fart in the marketplace? Yeah, that makes perfect sense. The same as it was when DVD 1st appeared, little or no stock because there was little or no demand. I can remember when the entire DVD stock consisted of 1 copy each & filled less than one standalone "twirling media thingy".

Look at the big picture, think they're going to "stock up"for .00001% of their customer base? Ain't happen'n.

First off, let me give you a well deserved "LOL!" You reminded me of an old Bostonian friend of mine, "Dude! This knife coodn't cut a faut!"

You know, I can see how you might think you have a good point, but let's take another look at this.

1. Does it cost them that much more to stock the HD versions in addition to the SD?

2. Doesn't stocking the HD version free up SD versions that they can purchase less of?

3. Have you seen any of the other posts pointing to the near impossibility to get HD titles? Do you think AVS members are the only ones in this country with HD titles in the queues? Does that not harken "demand" to you?

I think they're missing an opportunity here. People are getting pissed. Some have dropped their subscriptions and many are considering it. Do you think AVS members are the only ones in that camp also?

Doesn't seem like real good business to me. And I don't buy that they have brilliant execs. that are smarter than you and me. Big companies have made big mistakes before and, I believe these 2 are doing it now.

Having said that, my BB tells me they are going to be adding a BD (didn't ask about HD DVD) section in the next month or so. They had a meeting about it and they are discussing how to rearrange the store for the new shelves. AFAIC they're on the right track, but I'm baffled by the online problem as it seems much easier to implement.

A long wait is probably telling you that people who purchased a PS3 console or Xbox 360 HD-DVD add-on drive recently are very interested in renting high-def content, but not necessarily in purchasing it. This uptick in rental interest was not anticipated by Netflix or Blockbuster. But it makes sense, because if you now have a hd player, and you normally rent movies, why not rent in a higher definition format, as opposed to SD.

Why not write to BB and Netflix recommending they increase their inventory of BD and HD-DVD titles. They do listen to customer queries and suggestions.

A long wait is probably telling you that people who purchased a PS3 console or Xbox 360 HD-DVD add-on drive recently are very interested in renting high-def content, but not necessarily in purchasing it. This uptick in rental interest was not anticipated by Netflix or Blockbuster. But it makes sense, because if you now have a hd player, and you normally rent movies, why not rent in a higher definition format, as opposed to SD.

Why not write to BB and Netflix recommending they increase their inventory of BD and HD-DVD titles. They do listen to customer queries and suggestions.

This is why being player neutral is so nice for those studios that support both formats. For Netflix, I find that one format is almost always either a "short-wait" or "available now" if the other format is "long wait".

This is why being player neutral is so nice for those studios that support both formats. For Netflix, I find that one format is almost always either a "short-wait" or "available now" if the other format is "long wait".

Seems like it's usually the HD DVD version "available now", especially with the combo disc movies... I have the 360 addon, but I seriously doubt that an A1 or A2 could've read through any of the combo discs I've gotten! Just seems like the combo discs are much easier to get scratched. Also, it's a good thing neither company have started giving out HD DVD combo discs in place of SD discs of the same title. Lossless audio on most of the BD counterparts would help too, for demand purposes.