NEW NEW Blu-ray Special Buys, Discounts, BOGO Thread

Decado2 · 08-14-08, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by fjerina

Is there a great place at a great price to get the Planet Earth in Blu Ray, new?

Speaking of which, what about that bundle pack that includes BE, Wild China and two others? Good deal?

xb1032 · 08-15-08, 09:06 AM

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=1658

If they offer a $10 rebate on the Transformers DVD but not the HD-DVD I'm going to feel cheated.

jeffrey r · 08-15-08, 11:00 AM

I've been checking this thread religiously, and no good sales to speak of recently. And lo and behold, deepdiscount throws a massive HD-DVD sale today, and I go right back to buying HD-DVDs again, which I had stopped when I went purple with the PS3. This stuff just is not helping the BD cause.

allargon · 08-15-08, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jeffrey r

I've been checking this thread religiously, and no good sales to speak of recently. And lo and behold, deepdiscount throws a massive HD-DVD sale today, and I go right back to buying HD-DVDs again, which I had stopped when I went purple with the PS3. This stuff just is not helping the BD cause.

Well here's some Blu-Ray stuff for you...

Starz Blu-Rays at Fry's are $12.99 ea. this weekend

Title List:
Beowulf and Grendel
Dawn of the Dead
Day of the Dead
Evil Dead II
(John Carpenter's) Halloween
Masters of Horror I
Masters of Horror II
Masters of Horror III
Masters of Horror IV
To Kill a King

They also have some TV movies on sale for $7.99 -- Supernova and The Ten Commandments

jeffrey r · 08-15-08, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by allargon

Well here's some Blu-Ray stuff for you...

Starz Blu-Rays at Fry's are $12.99 ea. this weekend

Thanks, but not quite doin' it for me--and no Fry's in NJ.

robertc88 · 08-15-08, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jeffrey r

I've been checking this thread religiously, and no good sales to speak of recently. And lo and behold, deepdiscount throws a massive HD-DVD sale today, and I go right back to buying HD-DVDs again, which I had stopped when I went purple with the PS3. This stuff just is not helping the BD cause.

Same here. I'll have more HD DVDs soon just because of cheap prices.

There was actually a column Best Buy ran back when that they would be offering lower prices since HD DVD was dead. Yeah, right! Not seeing that happening.

Merrick97 · 08-15-08, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by xb1032

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=1658

If they offer a $10 rebate on the Transformers DVD but not the HD-DVD I'm going to feel cheated.

If you do get the blu version, you might as well TRY and get a rebate. Paramount may go ahead and give the rebate.

acegamer · 08-15-08, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffrey r

I've been checking this thread religiously, and no good sales to speak of recently. And lo and behold, deepdiscount throws a massive HD-DVD sale today, and I go right back to buying HD-DVDs again, which I had stopped when I went purple with the PS3. This stuff just is not helping the BD cause.

thanks for mentioning the HD-DVD sale. You just cost me another $80.

I do hope that we see more Blu-ray sales soon, but I did pick up some titles for cheap at Family Video a couple of days ago. Some of them weren't top tier titles but they did interest me:

(1) Vengeance Blu-ray Disc (787364819997) = $11.84
(1) House of Fury Blu-ray Disc (117119644046) = $14.33
(1) Exorcism of Emily Rose Unrated Blu-ray Disc (043396215214) = $17.30
(1) Tiger Blade Blu-ray Disc (787364819898) = $11.84
(1) Proposition Blu-ray Disc (687797112163) = $10.34
(1) Pale Rider Blu-ray Disc (883929020843) = $16.85

Panic 66 · 08-15-08, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffrey r

I've been checking this thread religiously, and no good sales to speak of recently. And lo and behold, deepdiscount throws a massive HD-DVD sale today, and I go right back to buying HD-DVDs again, which I had stopped when I went purple with the PS3. This stuff just is not helping the BD cause.

Same here. I keep buying HD DVD's and using my BD30 for Netflix rentals.

ShagMan · 08-15-08, 04:53 PM

hey guys, the B2G1 sale is now working at amazon.

Chad T · 08-15-08, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Panic 66

Same here. I keep buying HD DVD's and using my BD30 for Netflix rentals.

Same here.

Ridewithme38 · 08-15-08, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by allargon

Well here's some Blu-Ray stuff for you...

Starz Blu-Rays at Fry's are $12.99 ea. this weekend

Title List:
Beowulf and Grendel
Dawn of the Dead
Day of the Dead
Evil Dead II
(John Carpenter's) Halloween
Masters of Horror I
Masters of Horror II
Masters of Horror III
Masters of Horror IVTo Kill a King

They also have some TV movies on sale for $7.99 -- Supernova and The Ten Commandments

Damn i've got to learn to read this thread more! i just pay'd way more then 12.99 easch for those masters of horror blu's!

HDPeeT · 08-16-08, 12:31 AM

With the wave of titles coming in October/November, do you guys think we'll see some aggressive discounting from online retailers?

There are so many movies coming out that I want to buy, but not for $20+............

LBFilmGuy · 08-16-08, 07:59 PM

Anyone get the email about amazon's AMAZING 45% off sale? LOL

Chad T · 08-16-08, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by LBFilmGuy

Anyone get the email about amazon's AMAZING 45% off sale? LOL

Almost as great as their 3for2 BR sale.....the only thing that would make that sale any worse is if they only had 2 BRs in it.

LBFilmGuy · 08-16-08, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Chad T

Almost as great as their 3for2 BR sale.....the only thing that would make that sale any worse is if they only had 2 BRs in it.

LOL that's next

Hiway49 · 08-16-08, 08:24 PM

I've noticed the Ice Age Bluray Disc is always at a solid $27.95. What's the deal with that? Why is that at a crazy premium? I'll keep waiting for that one to drop.

Smarty-pants · 08-16-08, 09:05 PM

The biggest problem with these discs is the MSRP. $40?!?!? So when a retailer has a HUGE sale for BDs at 50% off, the're still $20

LBFilmGuy · 08-16-08, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Smarty-pants

The biggest problem with these discs is the MSRP. $40?!?!? So when a retailer has a HUGE sale for BDs at 50% off, the're still $20

Yeah, and sadly I bet there are a lot of people who think they're getting a good deal

Rakesh.S · 08-17-08, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Smarty-pants

The biggest problem with these discs is the MSRP. $40?!?!? So when a retailer has a HUGE sale for BDs at 50% off, the're still $20

why do you think bluray hasn't taken off?

$15 is my max for new titles, and $10 is my max for catalog. Once these studios realize that pricing is the reason the format isn't taking off and drop prices, I'll buy more movies.

Right now I own two movies - Corpse Bride (free with 5 disc mail in offer) and The Prestige ($12 from Fry's BOGO like a year ago). I'm happy to keep renting in the mean time.

suffolk112000 · 08-17-08, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Rakesh.S

why do you think bluray hasn't taken off?

$15 is my max for new titles, and $10 is my max for catalog. Once these studios realize that pricing is the reason the format isn't taking off and drop prices, I'll buy more movies.

Right now I own two movies - Corpse Bride (free with 5 disc mail in offer) and The Prestige ($12 from Fry's BOGO like a year ago). I'm happy to keep renting in the mean time.

Do you have Netflix?
hope so... because you will be waiting a while for those price levels...

talbain · 08-17-08, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Rakesh.S

why do you think bluray hasn't taken off?

sales figures don't lie. and amazon doesn't seem to want to help much...

joey791 · 08-17-08, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by allargon

Well here's some Blu-Ray stuff for you...

Starz Blu-Rays at Fry's are $12.99 ea. this weekend

Title List:
Beowulf and Grendel
Dawn of the Dead
Day of the Dead
Evil Dead II
(John Carpenter's) Halloween
Masters of Horror I
Masters of Horror II
Masters of Horror III
Masters of Horror IV
To Kill a King

They also have some TV movies on sale for $7.99 -- Supernova and The Ten Commandments

Is this B&M only?

Stew4msu · 08-17-08, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Rakesh.S

why do you think bluray hasn't taken off?

$15 is my max for new titles, and $10 is my max for catalog. Once these studios realize that pricing is the reason the format isn't taking off and drop prices, I'll buy more movies.

Right now I own two movies - Corpse Bride (free with 5 disc mail in offer) and The Prestige ($12 from Fry's BOGO like a year ago). I'm happy to keep renting in the mean time.

Ditto.

My price point is exactly the same and I also own 2 movies.

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Originally Posted by suffolk112000

Do you have Netflix?
hope so... because you will be waiting a while for those price levels...

did you not read his last sentence?

BBowermaster · 08-17-08, 01:49 PM

I personally just buy new off Ebay, Amazon Marketplace, and also new and used at our MovieStop (Gamestop company that sells used movies instead of games). Blurays have a nice protective coating, so buying used isn't too much of a risk. That way I never pay more than $13 each for a bluray.

TheMoose · 08-17-08, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Rakesh.S

why do you think bluray hasn't taken off?

$15 is my max for new titles, and $10 is my max for catalog. Once these studios realize that pricing is the reason the format isn't taking off and drop prices, I'll buy more movies.

Right now I own two movies - Corpse Bride (free with 5 disc mail in offer) and The Prestige ($12 from Fry's BOGO like a year ago). I'm happy to keep renting in the mean time.

You have very unrealistic expectations for a new format, for the most part those are DVD prices.
I will agree the prices are too high I would be happy if they'd drop to where DVD's were a few years back, $20 for a new release & $15 for catalogue titles.

I have around 130 Blu-Rays, many of them bought during the BOGO sales last holiday season.
If it wasn't for Amazon I'd have a lot less than that but their prices are much lower than the B&M.
Between the online sellers price & sales I've averaged less the $20 each for my Blu-Ray movies, I can live with that.
I'll pay a premium for the improved audio & video quality but not a huge premium.

Mazda74Speed3 · 08-17-08, 04:50 PM

Why don't we here any talk about familyvideo.com on here. I mean they are pretty darn cheap when it comes to blu-rays.

Stew4msu · 08-17-08, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mazda74Speed3

Why don't we here any talk about familyvideo.com on here. I mean they are pretty darn cheap when it comes to blu-rays.

A simple search on this thread for familyvideo.com has 15 hits. Why do you think there is no talk on here about them?

westgate · 08-17-08, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Rakesh.S

why do you think bluray hasn't taken off?

$15 is my max for new titles, and $10 is my max for catalog. Once these studios realize that pricing is the reason the format isn't taking off and drop prices, I'll buy more movies.

Right now I own two movies - Corpse Bride (free with 5 disc mail in offer) and The Prestige ($12 from Fry's BOGO like a year ago). I'm happy to keep renting in the mean time.

so far i've only been renting bds from netfllix and havent bought any yet.
'course, i've only had my player for less than 2 weeks.
there are only about less than 10 i even care about owning.
the rock
independence day
cool hand luke-due next month
ac/dc live
a few others i cant even remember right now.

still buying cheap hd dvds on occasion. not in the last few weeks tho.

LBFilmGuy · 08-17-08, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by suffolk112000

Do you have Netflix?
hope so... because you will be waiting a while for those price levels...

Exactly.

Hell, new releases on regular DVD are often $14.99-$19.99 even now.

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jeffrey r Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 889	I've been checking this thread religiously, and no good sales to speak of recently. And lo and behold, deepdiscount throws a massive HD-DVD sale today, and I go right back to buying HD-DVDs again, which I had stopped when I went purple with the PS3. This stuff just is not helping the BD cause.

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Hiway49 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 37	I've noticed the Ice Age Bluray Disc is always at a solid $27.95. What's the deal with that? Why is that at a crazy premium? I'll keep waiting for that one to drop.

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Mazda74Speed3 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 112	Why don't we here any talk about familyvideo.com on here. I mean they are pretty darn cheap when it comes to blu-rays.