Why are some blus so hard to find?? - Blu-ray Forum

almy · 09-22-2010, 04:48 PM

Over the last year or so I've noticed that there have been several BD releases (that I wanted) that were never available at any local retailer or local branch of a nationwide dealer. These weren't low budget titles, but major films. The only store that ever got "To Live & Die in L.A." was Barnes and Noble. I've only seen "The Edge" at Walmart. "Blue Thunder" had to be ordered from Amazon. Now, it seems impossible to get the just released "INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS" anywhere except Amazon. Target, Borders Books, Best Buy and FYE don't have it either, and when I tried to order it at B&N, two days later they said the order had been cancelled by their purchasing dept. with no reason. Pisses me off....

mywhitenoise · 09-22-2010, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by almy

Over the last year or so I've noticed that there have been several BD releases (that I wanted) that were never available at any local retailer or local branch of a nationwide dealer. These weren't low budget titles, but major films. The only store that ever got "To Live & Die in L.A." was Barnes and Noble. I've only seen "The Edge" at Walmart. "Blue Thunder" had to be ordered from Amazon. Now, it seems impossible to get the just released "INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS" anywhere except Amazon. Target, Borders Books, Best Buy and FYE don't have it either, and when I tried to order it at B&N, two days later they said the order had been cancelled by their purchasing dept. with no reason. Pisses me off....

Amazon is a cheaper and better service anyway.

Flatnate · 09-22-2010, 04:53 PM

I can second that, I blame some desk pusher working for these chains. I had a heck of a time finding the second Underworld movie at any brick and mortar store, Oh you can find the first, and the third, and the box set but good luck on the second one. Only place I have ever seen it was the Best Buy at the Mall of America. This kind of stuff was ultimately what made me decide it might be worth ponying up for the Amazon Prime account.

shinseiRomeo · 09-22-2010, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by almy

Over the last year or so I've noticed that there have been several BD releases (that I wanted) that were never available at any local retailer or local branch of a nationwide dealer. These weren't low budget titles, but major films. The only store that ever got "To Live & Die in L.A." was Barnes and Noble. I've only seen "The Edge" at Walmart. "Blue Thunder" had to be ordered from Amazon. Now, it seems impossible to get the just released "INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS" anywhere except Amazon. Target, Borders Books, Best Buy and FYE don't have it either, and when I tried to order it at B&N, two days later they said the order had been cancelled by their purchasing dept. with no reason. Pisses me off....

I can only state this as fact for Best Buy... Many B&N stores are now reducing their inventory away from physical media and going towards digital distribution. My closest BB has downsized once this year and is doing again next month. I now travel to another BB 25 miles further because they receive what the one nearest me stopped receiving.

Batman1980 · 09-22-2010, 04:57 PM

Catalogs at B & Ms simply aren't selling well so most retailers are probably scaling back on them. Also explains the frequent sales to clear out latent stock of some copies.

MOONPHASE · 09-22-2010, 04:58 PM

I think a lot of retailers are just putting out most of the titles for the online stores and like not making the movie sections so big or maybe even making room for other things. I'm not quite sure but I will admit that Best Buy is starting to not carry new releases of Blu-rays and dvds that I am interested in and so has to be Amazon.com for me instead.

As for that The Edge movie you mentioned I wonder if it has anything related to that guy at Edge Games that tries to sue any company making a title that uses the word Edge in it? (Ok that was a bad joke but it is true that he does try to claim anything with the word Edge in it as his own like as if he owns the copyright to the word Edge).

Batman1980 · 09-22-2010, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MOONPHASE

I think a lot of retailers are just putting out most of the titles for the online stores and like not making the movie sections so big or maybe even making room for other things. I'm not quite sure but I will admit that Best Buy is starting to not carry new releases of Blu-rays and dvds that I am interested in and so has to be Amazon.com for me instead.

As for that The Edge movie you mentioned I wonder if it has anything related to that guy at Edge Games that tries to sue any company making a title that uses the word Edge in it? (Ok that was a bad joke but it is true that he does try to claim anything with the word Edge in it as his own like as if he owns the copyright to the word Edge).

My Best Buy never has problems with new releases, at least not wide ones, it' Wal-Mart and Target here that don't always stock well release week.

MrHT · 09-22-2010, 05:01 PM

You can blame it on store employees. They're so lazy that they don't bother to stock shelves or order more BDs when inventory is low.

ScarredLungs · 09-22-2010, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by almy

Over the last year or so I've noticed that there have been several BD releases (that I wanted) that were never available at any local retailer or local branch of a nationwide dealer. These weren't low budget titles, but major films. The only store that ever got "To Live & Die in L.A." was Barnes and Noble. I've only seen "The Edge" at Walmart. "Blue Thunder" had to be ordered from Amazon. Now, it seems impossible to get the just released "INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS" anywhere except Amazon. Target, Borders Books, Best Buy and FYE don't have it either, and when I tried to order it at B&N, two days later they said the order had been cancelled by their purchasing dept. with no reason. Pisses me off....

Amazon

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MOONPHASE · 09-22-2010, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Gandalf Stormcrow

My Best Buy never has problems with new releases, at least not wide ones, it' Wal-Mart and Target here that don't always stock well release week.

Well for me lately I can never find any new release at Best Buy I want and even have an employee check the computer to see if any other store nearby might have it or maybe being in the backroom somewhere and both are no go. It's like they didn't even bother to order any copies for any of their stores so it becomes like oh if you want this product please visit http://www.bestbuy.com to order it. Then I feel like no the whole point on why I shop here is so that I don't have to order online.

I've been noticing this since this year started and as time goes, I keep finding more and more dvds and Blu-rays I want not being carried at Best Buy(the only B&M store in my area that would carry what I like).

Silo5 · 09-22-2010, 05:34 PM

I concur with Amazon. I remember when "2001: A Space Odyssey" was first released. I couldn't find it anywhere in a B & M store, but could easily order it from Amazon.

Batman1980 · 09-22-2010, 05:36 PM

I'd be a bigger fan of Amazon if the shipping options weren't wait 6-8 days for arrival or pay $80 to use Prime. Once it drops to $70 I will probably start using it, as it is I prefer to pay a little extra to get my movies when I want them instead of much later.

Cortiz · 09-22-2010, 05:37 PM

This is why I am a member of Amazon Prime. I get new releases on release day. or any other order within 2 days. Plus, prices are often cheaper then anywhere else, and you don't ever pay taxes.......

bboisvert · 09-22-2010, 05:38 PM

At brick&mortar stores, shelf space has become an issue for packaged media (movies, music). With limited space, putting out a re-release of a decades-old catalog title (blue thunder, to live and die in la) is something that often isn't worth it.

I agree it's frustrating. And it also becomes a bit chicken-and-egg. (That is, Best Buy doesn't put out Invasion of the Body Snatchers because it won't sell... but it won't sell because most folks are realizing that Amazon is best for smaller catalog titles.)

Ultimately, the B&M stores are going to start focusing on major titles and a few catalog loss leaders. People wanting to get more obscure stuff (and we've gotten to the point where something like "To Live and Die in L.A." is obscure) will need to get very comfortable w/Amazon.

aggienader08 · 09-22-2010, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MrHT

You can blame it on store employees. They're so lazy that they don't bother to stock shelves or order more BDs when inventory is low.

I've never read a truer statement in these forums.

First off, certain Best Buys carry new titles only and only the mother store of the area will carry the catalog releases. But, when that store doesn't have them on release day when they're supposed to, about 90% of the time they haven't even unboxed them yet and try to tell the customer they haven't received it, even though it says they have it in the computers.

Cortiz · 09-22-2010, 07:10 PM

And it also becomes a bit chicken-and-egg. (That is, Best Buy doesn't put out Invasion of the Body Snatchers because it won't sell... but it won't sell because most folks are realizing that Amazon is best for smaller catalog titles.)

Funny though, the Best Buy in my area have a bunch of Piranha copies sitting on their shelves and NONE of Invasion of the Body Snatchers. In fact, I don't think they ever got any copies. I would think Invansion would sell better than Piranha......Whatever......

KingLeonidas300 · 09-22-2010, 07:17 PM

I use to make all of my BD purchases at Best Buy until I realized I was getting ripped off by over pricing.. I know use amazon 100% of the time unless it is the same price at Best Buy. As for the Super Wal-mart 3 miles from me, about 8 months ago they has a smile 1 isle section of blus and ever since they did their re-model They have down graded big time and only carry about 5-10 titles, not all new releases.

DetroitSportsFan · 09-22-2010, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MrHT

You can blame it on store employees. They're so lazy that they don't bother to stock shelves or order more BDs when inventory is low.

Not to pile on, but there's been times where I have been at stores like Wal-Mart or Target where it's a Tuesday at 11am-12pm and they still haven't put out the new releases for the week.

Kryptonic · 09-22-2010, 07:29 PM

Amazon all the way. I rarely pay over $10 for a catalog Blu-Ray, either used or new.

HD Goofnut · 09-22-2010, 07:57 PM

I have been looking for the Bloodsport/Timecop double feature for over a week with no luck whatsoever. I guess I'll be ordering it off Amazon sometime in the near future.

09-22-2010, 04:48 PM	#1
almy Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	Why are some blus so hard to find?? Over the last year or so I've noticed that there have been several BD releases (that I wanted) that were never available at any local retailer or local branch of a nationwide dealer. These weren't low budget titles, but major films. The only store that ever got "To Live & Die in L.A." was Barnes and Noble. I've only seen "The Edge" at Walmart. "Blue Thunder" had to be ordered from Amazon. Now, it seems impossible to get the just released "INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS" anywhere except Amazon. Target, Borders Books, Best Buy and FYE don't have it either, and when I tried to order it at B&N, two days later they said the order had been cancelled by their purchasing dept. with no reason. Pisses me off....

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09-22-2010, 04:53 PM	#3
Flatnate Power Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Minnesota Home Theater Gallery:26 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:208	I can second that, I blame some desk pusher working for these chains. I had a heck of a time finding the second Underworld movie at any brick and mortar store, Oh you can find the first, and the third, and the box set but good luck on the second one. Only place I have ever seen it was the Best Buy at the Mall of America. This kind of stuff was ultimately what made me decide it might be worth ponying up for the Amazon Prime account.

09-22-2010, 04:57 PM	#5
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	Catalogs at B & Ms simply aren't selling well so most retailers are probably scaling back on them. Also explains the frequent sales to clear out latent stock of some copies.

09-22-2010, 04:58 PM	#6
MOONPHASE Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:California 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:520 DVD collection:820 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:29	I think a lot of retailers are just putting out most of the titles for the online stores and like not making the movie sections so big or maybe even making room for other things. I'm not quite sure but I will admit that Best Buy is starting to not carry new releases of Blu-rays and dvds that I am interested in and so has to be Amazon.com for me instead. As for that The Edge movie you mentioned I wonder if it has anything related to that guy at Edge Games that tries to sue any company making a title that uses the word Edge in it? (Ok that was a bad joke but it is true that he does try to claim anything with the word Edge in it as his own like as if he owns the copyright to the word Edge).

09-22-2010, 05:01 PM	#8
MrHT Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2010 4K collection:86 Blu-ray collection:300 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	You can blame it on store employees. They're so lazy that they don't bother to stock shelves or order more BDs when inventory is low.

09-22-2010, 05:34 PM	#11
Silo5 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:1	I concur with Amazon. I remember when "2001: A Space Odyssey" was first released. I couldn't find it anywhere in a B & M store, but could easily order it from Amazon.

09-22-2010, 05:36 PM	#12
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	I'd be a bigger fan of Amazon if the shipping options weren't wait 6-8 days for arrival or pay $80 to use Prime. Once it drops to $70 I will probably start using it, as it is I prefer to pay a little extra to get my movies when I want them instead of much later.

09-22-2010, 05:37 PM	#13
Cortiz Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Out there, past them trees Trading Score:489	This is why I am a member of Amazon Prime. I get new releases on release day. or any other order within 2 days. Plus, prices are often cheaper then anywhere else, and you don't ever pay taxes.......

09-22-2010, 05:38 PM	#14
bboisvert Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Blu-ray collection:1368 DVD collection:10 Trading Score:5	At brick&mortar stores, shelf space has become an issue for packaged media (movies, music). With limited space, putting out a re-release of a decades-old catalog title (blue thunder, to live and die in la) is something that often isn't worth it. I agree it's frustrating. And it also becomes a bit chicken-and-egg. (That is, Best Buy doesn't put out Invasion of the Body Snatchers because it won't sell... but it won't sell because most folks are realizing that Amazon is best for smaller catalog titles.) Ultimately, the B&M stores are going to start focusing on major titles and a few catalog loss leaders. People wanting to get more obscure stuff (and we've gotten to the point where something like "To Live and Die in L.A." is obscure) will need to get very comfortable w/Amazon.

09-22-2010, 07:10 PM	#16
Cortiz Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Out there, past them trees Trading Score:489	And it also becomes a bit chicken-and-egg. (That is, Best Buy doesn't put out Invasion of the Body Snatchers because it won't sell... but it won't sell because most folks are realizing that Amazon is best for smaller catalog titles.) Funny though, the Best Buy in my area have a bunch of Piranha copies sitting on their shelves and NONE of Invasion of the Body Snatchers. In fact, I don't think they ever got any copies. I would think Invansion would sell better than Piranha......Whatever......

09-22-2010, 07:17 PM	#17
KingLeonidas300 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Arizona Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:654 Blu-ray reviews: 64 Trading Score:40	I use to make all of my BD purchases at Best Buy until I realized I was getting ripped off by over pricing.. I know use amazon 100% of the time unless it is the same price at Best Buy. As for the Super Wal-mart 3 miles from me, about 8 months ago they has a smile 1 isle section of blus and ever since they did their re-model They have down graded big time and only carry about 5-10 titles, not all new releases.

09-22-2010, 07:29 PM	#19
Kryptonic Suspended Member since:Jul 2009 Trading Score:45	Amazon all the way. I rarely pay over $10 for a catalog Blu-Ray, either used or new.

09-22-2010, 07:57 PM	#20
HD Goofnut Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Far, Far Away Home Theater Gallery:114 4K collection:743 Blu-ray collection:2371 DVD collection:128 MA collection:751 Digital collection:1093 Prime collection:598 Blu-ray reviews:133 Trading Score:39	I have been looking for the Bloodsport/Timecop double feature for over a week with no luck whatsoever. I guess I'll be ordering it off Amazon sometime in the near future.

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