Blockbuster UK - Blu-ray Forum

WesBlurayCollector · 07-22-2012, 05:29 PM

Ok, I went into my local Blockbuster for the first time ever today, and honestly...I really shouldn't have bothered!!!!

They had aload of pre-owned titles that were in terrible shape...cracked and grubby cases, etc.

But even more stupidly...most of the prices they were asking for these pre-owned blu-rays, I could have picked up for much less...BRAND NEW!!!!

Nyle · 07-22-2012, 06:27 PM

I experienced the same thing when I went into my nearest Blockbuster for the first time recently. Some other people think they have a good selection with good prices but I suppose it depends on the store, what you're looking for and what you're prepared to pay.

Timbo84 · 07-22-2012, 06:29 PM

They all differ in what shop you go into, i don't normally by the newer titles as you can get them the same price or cheaper online, but some ex rental titles are cheap and i find you can get ones with decent artwork.

Blockbuster isn't a shop for people who want neat mark free artwork as lots of titles don't have that, but it's good for building up a collection like I've done. Then again you can sometimes come across a real jem in great condition for dirt cheap.

WesBlurayCollector · 07-22-2012, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Timbo84

They all differ in what shop you go into, i don't normally by the newer titles as you can get them the same price or cheaper online, but some ex rental titles are cheap and i find you can get ones with decent artwork.

Blockbuster isn't a shop for people who want neat mark free artwork as lots of titles don't have that, but it's good for building up a collection like I've done. Then again you can sometimes come across a real jem in great condition for dirt cheap.

No Diamond in the rough for my first time there today...selection sucked...BIG TIME!!!!

Indy007 · 07-22-2012, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Wes_Bluray_Collector

No Diamond in the rough for my first time there today...selection sucked...BIG TIME!!!!

Yeah it is frustrating that people seem to rent a title, wipe their arse with it then return it without Blockbuster calling anyone up on it. Suppose they are afraid of losing customers.

rybev · 07-22-2012, 07:48 PM

I used to work for Blockies and the state of some discs returned was unbelievable.
Unfortunately the combination of staff, busy periods, time etc meant it was impossible to keep track of the state of discs when returned. If we pulled anyone up on the discs we simply got the answer "It was like that, it stuck a few times even though I tried to clean it".

It was a battle we couldn't win.

ricster · 07-22-2012, 07:53 PM

I've been in 3 blockbusters to buy blu rays and each one has had good selection and slips in excellent condition. Senna triple play for a tenner was spot on.

WesBlurayCollector · 07-22-2012, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Indy007

Yeah it is frustrating that people seem to rent a title, wipe their arse with it then return it without Blockbuster calling anyone up on it. Suppose they are afraid of losing customers.

Agreed.

WesBlurayCollector · 07-22-2012, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by James78

The Blockbusters near me have all closed down now, but I do use their online rental service. When I used to buy their used discs they had a machine which cleaned them if you asked. Do the remaining shops have this?

Didn't notice one James no.

WesBlurayCollector · 07-22-2012, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by James78

Maybe ask next time if you go back. It's like a huge CD player which smoothes the scratches away. Perhaps they have it behind the counter?

There won't be a next time...never going back again.

I don't seek perfection, but holy hell...the state of some of those cases/inlay cards/slip cases...what they call pre-owned, I would call...on it's last legs!!!!

WesBlurayCollector · 07-22-2012, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by James78

Oh, I see. Have you used zoverstocks on the amazon marketplace? They have excellent prices and the items are always in good condition.

Used them once yes.

Ozu Teapot · 07-22-2012, 08:45 PM

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When I used to buy their used discs they had a machine which cleaned them if you asked. Do the remaining shops have this?

My local store has one and the staff seem happy to clean discs for you if you ask.

As for buying discs it's hit and miss. Some are in a such poor state that I wouldn't buy them even at a very low price, but then I've sometimes got mint-looking things for a good price, like I recently got the The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Extended Edition for £23...

Billz · 07-22-2012, 08:49 PM

I went up to what used to be my local Blockbuster for the first yesterday in 3 years, only to find out that it became a chip shop the week before. Shows how long it's been since I last got the chance to go there.

PS: The chips and cod weren't that good.

LewisW86 · 07-22-2012, 10:02 PM

i used to use blockbuster before i moved house (im not near one now) i picked up a few decent titles for reasonable prices, but i did you to get problems sometimes when i got home and the discs were in bad shape, not just with blu's but 360 games/dvds as well it was almost like they dont care. i went back into my old local store recently when i was visiting family and like how others have metioned some of the prices now are stupid, im not gonna pay £10 for a pre owned copy of apollo 18 now am i?

WesBlurayCollector · 07-22-2012, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by LewisW86

i used to use blockbuster before i moved house (im not near one now) i picked up a few decent titles for reasonable prices, but i did you to get problems sometimes when i got home and the discs were in bad shape, not just with blu's but 360 games/dvds as well it was almost like they dont care. i went back into my old local store recently when i was visiting family and like how others have metioned some of the prices now are stupid, im not gonna pay £10 for a pre owned copy of apollo 18 now am i?

Some of their pre-owned prices are just CRAZY!!!!

LewisW86 · 07-22-2012, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Wes_Bluray_Collector

Some of their pre-owned prices are just CRAZY!!!!

well i can remember one day i got a steelbook version of sweeney todd for £4 and i picked up the pacific in the tin for £10, but from what i saw when i went in there last i dont think i would still buy from them now, saying that i went into hmv the other week and some of their new prices are just as bad

WesBlurayCollector · 07-22-2012, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by LewisW86

well i can remember one day i got a steelbook version of sweeney todd for £4 and i picked up the pacific in the tin for £10, but from what i saw when i went in there last i dont think i would still buy from them now, saying that i went into hmv the other week and some of their new prices are just as bad

True, but at least with HMV Instore, you know they are NEW and SEALED.

LewisW86 · 07-22-2012, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Wes_Bluray_Collector

True, but at least with HMV Instore, you know they are NEW and SEALED.

yeah that is the plus side i would rather pay the extra and know im getting something brand new, the two that shocked me most were the harry potter complete collection and the saw 1 - 7 box set at £90 a piece

WesBlurayCollector · 07-22-2012, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by LewisW86

yeah that is the plus side i would rather pay the extra and know im getting something brand new, the two that shocked me most were the harry potter complete collection and the saw 1 - 7 box set at £90 a piece

Now that's what I call a MEGA RIP OFF!!!!

LewisW86 · 07-22-2012, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Wes_Bluray_Collector

Now that's what I call a MEGA RIP OFF!!!!

especially when i paid £40 for my harry potter and £35 for the saw collection.

07-22-2012, 05:29 PM	#1
WesBlurayCollector Power Member Member since:Aug 2011 Location:United Kingdom Blu-ray collection:395 DVD collection:268 PS3 collection:83 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Blockbuster UK Ok, I went into my local Blockbuster for the first time ever today, and honestly...I really shouldn't have bothered!!!! They had aload of pre-owned titles that were in terrible shape...cracked and grubby cases, etc. But even more stupidly...most of the prices they were asking for these pre-owned blu-rays, I could have picked up for much less...BRAND NEW!!!! My Blu-ray Steelbook For Sale/Trade Thread: http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread....94#post7557694 My eBay: http://my.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...:ME:LNLK:MESEX

07-22-2012, 06:27 PM	#2
Nyle Special Member Member since:Dec 2011 Location:Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom Blu-ray collection:377 DVD collection:64 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:6	I experienced the same thing when I went into my nearest Blockbuster for the first time recently. Some other people think they have a good selection with good prices but I suppose it depends on the store, what you're looking for and what you're prepared to pay. My Wanted/For Sale/Trade list Toy Story 3 DMR codes (UK) to trade

07-22-2012, 06:29 PM	#3
Timbo84 Active Member Member since:Jul 2011 Location:North Wales Blu-ray collection:201 DVD collection:20	They all differ in what shop you go into, i don't normally by the newer titles as you can get them the same price or cheaper online, but some ex rental titles are cheap and i find you can get ones with decent artwork. Blockbuster isn't a shop for people who want neat mark free artwork as lots of titles don't have that, but it's good for building up a collection like I've done. Then again you can sometimes come across a real jem in great condition for dirt cheap. Look up ‘idiot’ in the dictionary, you know what you’ll find?” “A picture of me?” “No, the definition of the word ‘idiot’ which you F***ing are.”

07-22-2012, 07:53 PM	#7
ricster Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Great Britain Home Theater Gallery:1572 Trading Score:9	I've been in 3 blockbusters to buy blu rays and each one has had good selection and slips in excellent condition. Senna triple play for a tenner was spot on. Rule: I'm not buying a blu unless either steelbook/slipcover/digibook but will if its a film I really enjoy or limited Update : Tue 18th Sep 2012 - Added 56 to Steels part 3/3, 27 to slips 2, 25 to LE Steelbooks 1 (150) Steelbooks 2 (150) Steelbooks 3 (67) Limited Editions (120) Slips 1/2 (150) Slips 2/2 (150) Digibooks (6)

07-22-2012, 08:49 PM	#13
Billz Suspended Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Bracknell, South England Blu-ray collection:80 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:7	I went up to what used to be my local Blockbuster for the first yesterday in 3 years, only to find out that it became a chip shop the week before. Shows how long it's been since I last got the chance to go there. PS: The chips and cod weren't that good. Paramount (Worldwide Releases) = Region Free Warner Bros = Region Free Universal = Region Free 20th Century Fox = Region Free (Sometimes) Anti-3D Anti-Digital Copy Anti-Ultraviolet Digital Copy

07-22-2012, 07:48 PM	#6
rybev Senior Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Beverley, UK Blu-ray reviews:1	I used to work for Blockies and the state of some discs returned was unbelievable. Unfortunately the combination of staff, busy periods, time etc meant it was impossible to keep track of the state of discs when returned. If we pulled anyone up on the discs we simply got the answer "It was like that, it stuck a few times even though I tried to clean it". It was a battle we couldn't win.

07-22-2012, 10:02 PM	#14
LewisW86 Active Member Member since:Jun 2012 Location:brinkworth, wiltshire Blu-ray collection:535	i used to use blockbuster before i moved house (im not near one now) i picked up a few decent titles for reasonable prices, but i did you to get problems sometimes when i got home and the discs were in bad shape, not just with blu's but 360 games/dvds as well it was almost like they dont care. i went back into my old local store recently when i was visiting family and like how others have metioned some of the prices now are stupid, im not gonna pay £10 for a pre owned copy of apollo 18 now am i?

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