So who says Blu is expensive? - Blu-ray Forum

beast625 · 10-19-2007, 01:13 AM

I've only been Blu for a few weeks now. Today, being the geek that I am, I decided to calculate my average cost per each of the 20 blu-ray movies I've purchased. I've made good use of the Disney BOGOF and Sony 2 for $30 promotions, as well as the 5 free with player puchase deal, and the average cost is approx. $13 per disc. The point here is, check out the deals and you can keep your average cost in a very nice range.

darkpoet25 · 10-19-2007, 01:23 AM

Welcome to the forums and to the wonderful world of Blu.

Wheelman1970 · 10-19-2007, 01:25 AM

I also believe in bargain hunting. I have 4 places that I buy BD movies froma nd am constantly comparing prices (I don't buy from online as I cannot be bothered and don't want to be disapointed with cancelled pre-orders).

The deals are out there you just have to be patient and look for them. I found Young Guns the other day for $12.99!

saljr · 10-19-2007, 01:29 AM

I'm a frugal shopper if I can help it. Most of the time I compare price. Just be smart don't threw away your hard earn money.

darkpoet25 · 10-19-2007, 01:30 AM

Fry's and BB are constantly running deals all the time. I usually check with these two first. Too bad I didn't get paid before the Fry's sale ended. They had titles for 9.99/ea. I would have bought at least 5-6 at that price too.

DrinkMore · 10-19-2007, 01:45 AM

These BOGO offers don't happen often. Being frugal and such when buying Blu's is not really possible. You can save SOME money and search around but average cost of a new Blu - is around $25 bux. So those $13-15 dollar per movie costs are not going to be around forever. Don't get used to them.

Blue is only expensive if you let it be.

smiley · 10-19-2007, 02:15 AM

Blu has a tendency to be expensive. But yet since when has the best ever been cheap?

Nightowl · 10-21-2007, 08:27 AM

I buy used BD when they have a great deal, and I use a discount card and coupons.
But I also buy them when they have a sale.

Maxell · 10-21-2007, 08:55 AM

Before BOGO I was getting blu's at around $20 through amazon, ebay, or used at gamestop & fye.

martinstraka8282 · 10-21-2007, 09:33 AM

I have spent a ridiculous amount on some of my Blu Rays, especially when I first got into it. I bought Planet Earth for $100, and It cost me $35 for Meet The Robinsons yesterday. Now I shop at secondspin.com and pawn shops for used blus, and Amazon.com, Frys.com and Walmart for new ones. I probably shouldn't say this but my friend stole me at least 10 when he was working at Walmart.

SolidBlu · 10-21-2007, 12:45 PM

hd duds

Rustmonsteru · 10-21-2007, 01:42 PM

Everyone has to shop around till blu gets enough market share. If it can become mass market then pricing will settle. Take into consideration you're paying for new technology and in many cases companies are subsidizing the crap out of their product to get people to adopt. Welcome to the world of the early adopter.

Canada · 10-22-2007, 05:10 AM

Look for great deals then buy

I bought 6 in that buy on get one free deal.

10-19-2007, 01:13 AM	#1
beast625 Junior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Blu-ray collection:349 DVD collection:83	So who says Blu is expensive? I've only been Blu for a few weeks now. Today, being the geek that I am, I decided to calculate my average cost per each of the 20 blu-ray movies I've purchased. I've made good use of the Disney BOGOF and Sony 2 for $30 promotions, as well as the 5 free with player puchase deal, and the average cost is approx. $13 per disc. The point here is, check out the deals and you can keep your average cost in a very nice range.

10-19-2007, 01:30 AM	#5
darkpoet25 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Indianapolis, IN Home Theater Gallery:45 4K collection:50 Blu-ray collection:297 Blu-ray reviews: 4	Fry's and BB are constantly running deals all the time. I usually check with these two first. Too bad I didn't get paid before the Fry's sale ended. They had titles for 9.99/ea. I would have bought at least 5-6 at that price too. Last edited by darkpoet25; 10-19-2007 at 02:47 AM.

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10-19-2007, 01:23 AM	#2
darkpoet25 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Indianapolis, IN Home Theater Gallery:45 4K collection:50 Blu-ray collection:297 Blu-ray reviews: 4	Welcome to the forums and to the wonderful world of Blu.

10-19-2007, 01:25 AM	#3
Wheelman1970 Senior Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Calgary, AB	I also believe in bargain hunting. I have 4 places that I buy BD movies froma nd am constantly comparing prices (I don't buy from online as I cannot be bothered and don't want to be disapointed with cancelled pre-orders). The deals are out there you just have to be patient and look for them. I found Young Guns the other day for $12.99!

10-19-2007, 01:29 AM	#4
saljr Active Member Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Stockton,California	I'm a frugal shopper if I can help it. Most of the time I compare price. Just be smart don't threw away your hard earn money.

10-19-2007, 01:45 AM	#6
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	These BOGO offers don't happen often. Being frugal and such when buying Blu's is not really possible. You can save SOME money and search around but average cost of a new Blu - is around $25 bux. So those $13-15 dollar per movie costs are not going to be around forever. Don't get used to them. Blue is only expensive if you let it be.

10-19-2007, 02:15 AM	#7
smiley Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Barron, WI Blu-ray collection:144	Blu has a tendency to be expensive. But yet since when has the best ever been cheap?

10-21-2007, 08:27 AM	#8
Nightowl Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Flint, Michigan Blu-ray collection:69	I buy used BD when they have a great deal, and I use a discount card and coupons. But I also buy them when they have a sale.

10-21-2007, 08:55 AM	#9
Maxell Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007	Before BOGO I was getting blu's at around $20 through amazon, ebay, or used at gamestop & fye.

10-21-2007, 09:33 AM	#10
martinstraka8282 Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 4K collection:401 Blu-ray collection:1466 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:1	I have spent a ridiculous amount on some of my Blu Rays, especially when I first got into it. I bought Planet Earth for $100, and It cost me $35 for Meet The Robinsons yesterday. Now I shop at secondspin.com and pawn shops for used blus, and Amazon.com, Frys.com and Walmart for new ones. I probably shouldn't say this but my friend stole me at least 10 when he was working at Walmart.

10-21-2007, 12:45 PM	#11
SolidBlu Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Singapore Trading Score:2	hd duds

10-21-2007, 01:42 PM	#12
Rustmonsteru Expert Member Member since:Mar 2007	Everyone has to shop around till blu gets enough market share. If it can become mass market then pricing will settle. Take into consideration you're paying for new technology and in many cases companies are subsidizing the crap out of their product to get people to adopt. Welcome to the world of the early adopter.

10-22-2007, 05:10 AM	#13
Canada Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:305 Blu-ray collection:1201 DVD collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:42	Look for great deals then buy I bought 6 in that buy on get one free deal.

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