FYE Manager, FUD Master - Blu-ray Forum

bhampton · 09-05-2007, 03:28 PM

Hi,

I have a local FYE store and stop in sometimes and I'm impressed with the ability of the manager to spew FUD regarding the HD video formats. Back in spring when I asked where to find Blu Ray he claimed he wasn't familiar with it and then after I sort of tried to explain it he said they weren't going to get any and he wasn't sure they were going to keep making them.

Which I translated as "I just work here but I'm happy to misinform people given the chance."

Eventually they did get some Blu Rays and recently I stopped in and couldn't find them. I asked about them and he showed me where they were but felt the need to comment "Paramount and Dreamworks have dis-continued Blu Ray so I don't know whats going to happen there." Once again stunning me with his ignorance.

Hmm,.. I'm not able to see into the future either but didn't feel compelled to tell him that. I can make a good guess though and say that the HD DVD camp won't fully realize they lost this holiday season and the perception that there is still a war will continue to exist into early next year at least.

I got the feeling he never turns down the chance to throw out some useless FUD. (FUD = Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt.)

-Brian

Spider1981 · 09-05-2007, 03:33 PM

If it makes you feel any better, our local FYE shut down a while back because no one shopped there. Not exactly a direct vindication against your FYE's manager but at least thats one less place for a store manager of that company to spread any FUD

-Spider

bhampton · 09-05-2007, 03:42 PM

Yeah,

I was going to mention that on the bight side I'm always the only one in the store (apart from the employees.)

Why do I go there? Simple,.. give good store credit for DVD's that I trade in and then they will price match Best Buy when I use that credit to buy Blu Rays.

(Also,.. they have good Black Friday deals too.)

-Brian

BluBerry · 09-05-2007, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhampton

"Paramount and Dreamworks have dis-continued Blu Ray so I don't know whats going to happen there." Once again stunning me with his ignorance.

I don't think it's really his fault. I think this is a perfect example of what the Paramount deal has done to the public perception of the high-def format war. Blu-Ray was on the verge of declaring victory, and what this deal has done has further confused a public that was already on the fence about high-def media. It's a difficult situation because most people who are well-educated about HD know that HD-DVD has no chance of winning. But the casual observer doesn't know what to think. The way these studios are behaving, who could blame them?

daisuke149 · 09-05-2007, 05:09 PM

hrmm my fye next to the place I work has some good managers and a big case of blu rays. I tend to chat with em explaining what's goin on and they convey to their people. p.s mine won't pricematch tho grrr.. either way lol they hook me up.

reiella · 09-05-2007, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spider1981

If it makes you feel any better, our local FYE shut down a while back because no one shopped there. Not exactly a direct vindication against your FYE's manager but at least thats one less place for a store manager of that company to spread any FUD

-Spider

The chain as a whole is dying. Fye is about the only brand even remotely close to viable right now. Goody's took a hard hit.

Me? I blame Amazon and Best Buy.

Amon37 · 09-05-2007, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhampton

Eventually they did get some Blu Rays and recently I stopped in and couldn't find them. I asked about them and he showed me where they were but felt the need to comment "Paramount and Dreamworks have dis-continued Blu Ray so I don't know whats going to happen there." Once again stunning me with his ignorance.

-Brian

How is his statement ignorant or FUD. It's the truth. It sounded like he was trying to inform his customer.

bhampton · 09-05-2007, 05:52 PM

Hey,

Quote "How is his statement ignorant or FUD. It's the truth. It sounded like he was trying to inform his customer."

Ok I can see the notion that it's true but I think it's the way he said it with this notion of doom like "I don't know what's going to happen..." Hard to put across in typing it out but he's pretty discouraging to me each I try to go find the Blu Rays there.

Plus,.. if he doesn't know what's going to happen, why does anyone who wants to know where the Blu Rays are have to be warned about it? I think it's ignorance because with a little time looking at the facts he would know the effect of the Paramount deal is not significant. In 18 months they will be selling Blu Ray again and in the meantime the sales of Blu Ray haven't been adversely affected and sales is what matters most in analyzing the situation.

Chris Gerhard · 09-05-2007, 10:27 PM

I like the FYE in Springfield, MO. They have a very helpful staff and some used Blu-ray discs in addition to a pretty good selection of new Blu-ray discs. I do believe the entire Musicland group of stores is struggling and I don't know that any can survive. I think Sam Goody is gone for good. Trans World Entertainment bought the Musicland group of stores, I think out of bankruptcy last year and probably hasn't figured out any way to make it work. Record stores are soon going to be a thing of the past, I am afraid.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trans_World_Entertainment

Chris

DetroitSportsFan · 09-05-2007, 11:12 PM

I went into FYE last week for the first time in over a year.

Their BD section had many of the out of print Paramount titles, and many others to choose from.

I looked through the whole section, and only 1 BD was not marked at MSRP. I can't remember which one it was, but it was "on sale" for $34.99 intead of the retail of $39.99.

I'm shocked that these stores have been in business this long.

Cyan · 09-05-2007, 11:29 PM

I dunno how such stores stay in business..their prices are atrocious, and their selection is barely better.

And then there is Suncoast Video, I don't even know where to begin dissecting that place.

I <3 teh intraweb.

Cyorg · 09-05-2007, 11:32 PM

The FYE in San Antonio sucks. I've walked in a few times, but have never stayed longer than 2 minutes.

Blus Brother · 09-06-2007, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyan

I dunno how such stores stay in business..their prices are atrocious, and their selection is barely better.

And then there is Suncoast Video, I don't even know where to begin dissecting that place.

I <3 teh intraweb.

the only good thing about Suncoast is that they have some STDVDs you cant find at any other store eg. best buy, CC , walmart or wherever. But I do agree that their prices are nuts.

09-05-2007, 03:28 PM	#1
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	FYE Manager, FUD Master Hi, I have a local FYE store and stop in sometimes and I'm impressed with the ability of the manager to spew FUD regarding the HD video formats. Back in spring when I asked where to find Blu Ray he claimed he wasn't familiar with it and then after I sort of tried to explain it he said they weren't going to get any and he wasn't sure they were going to keep making them. Which I translated as "I just work here but I'm happy to misinform people given the chance." Eventually they did get some Blu Rays and recently I stopped in and couldn't find them. I asked about them and he showed me where they were but felt the need to comment "Paramount and Dreamworks have dis-continued Blu Ray so I don't know whats going to happen there." Once again stunning me with his ignorance. Hmm,.. I'm not able to see into the future either but didn't feel compelled to tell him that. I can make a good guess though and say that the HD DVD camp won't fully realize they lost this holiday season and the perception that there is still a war will continue to exist into early next year at least. I got the feeling he never turns down the chance to throw out some useless FUD. (FUD = Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt.) -Brian

09-05-2007, 05:52 PM	#8
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	Hey, Quote "How is his statement ignorant or FUD. It's the truth. It sounded like he was trying to inform his customer." Ok I can see the notion that it's true but I think it's the way he said it with this notion of doom like "I don't know what's going to happen..." Hard to put across in typing it out but he's pretty discouraging to me each I try to go find the Blu Rays there. Plus,.. if he doesn't know what's going to happen, why does anyone who wants to know where the Blu Rays are have to be warned about it? I think it's ignorance because with a little time looking at the facts he would know the effect of the Paramount deal is not significant. In 18 months they will be selling Blu Ray again and in the meantime the sales of Blu Ray haven't been adversely affected and sales is what matters most in analyzing the situation. Last edited by bhampton; 09-05-2007 at 06:02 PM.

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09-05-2007, 03:33 PM	#2
Spider1981 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Jefferson City, MO. Posts: Eleventy Billion Blu-ray collection:138	If it makes you feel any better, our local FYE shut down a while back because no one shopped there. Not exactly a direct vindication against your FYE's manager but at least thats one less place for a store manager of that company to spread any FUD -Spider

09-05-2007, 03:42 PM	#3
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	Yeah, I was going to mention that on the bight side I'm always the only one in the store (apart from the employees.) Why do I go there? Simple,.. give good store credit for DVD's that I trade in and then they will price match Best Buy when I use that credit to buy Blu Rays. (Also,.. they have good Black Friday deals too.) -Brian

09-05-2007, 05:09 PM	#5
daisuke149 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	hrmm my fye next to the place I work has some good managers and a big case of blu rays. I tend to chat with em explaining what's goin on and they convey to their people. p.s mine won't pricematch tho grrr.. either way lol they hook me up.

09-05-2007, 10:27 PM	#9
Chris Gerhard Banned Member since:Feb 2007	I like the FYE in Springfield, MO. They have a very helpful staff and some used Blu-ray discs in addition to a pretty good selection of new Blu-ray discs. I do believe the entire Musicland group of stores is struggling and I don't know that any can survive. I think Sam Goody is gone for good. Trans World Entertainment bought the Musicland group of stores, I think out of bankruptcy last year and probably hasn't figured out any way to make it work. Record stores are soon going to be a thing of the past, I am afraid. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trans_World_Entertainment Chris

09-05-2007, 11:12 PM	#10
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	I went into FYE last week for the first time in over a year. Their BD section had many of the out of print Paramount titles, and many others to choose from. I looked through the whole section, and only 1 BD was not marked at MSRP. I can't remember which one it was, but it was "on sale" for $34.99 intead of the retail of $39.99. I'm shocked that these stores have been in business this long.

09-05-2007, 11:29 PM	#11
Cyan Active Member Member since:Jul 2007	I dunno how such stores stay in business..their prices are atrocious, and their selection is barely better. And then there is Suncoast Video, I don't even know where to begin dissecting that place. I <3 teh intraweb.

09-05-2007, 11:32 PM	#12
Cyorg Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:San Antonio, TX. PSN ID: Cyorg Blu-ray collection:62 Blu-ray reviews:1	The FYE in San Antonio sucks. I've walked in a few times, but have never stayed longer than 2 minutes.

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