*sigh* Dang it Wal Mart! - Blu-ray Forum

Izzy · 10-31-2007, 07:34 PM

I will not buy from Wal Mart anymore.

Just saw a TV AD pimping HDDVD. Some lady says how affordable it is, etc. etc. blah blah. This was a Wal Mart ad, not Toshiba. Also looks like Walmart is pimping HDDVD in some kind of Early Black friday ad, and rumor has more ads on the way.

Sorry I took this personal, but M$ and Tocrapa have no shame, and must have wrote a big check.

What a war!

WickyWoo · 10-31-2007, 07:35 PM

If you think Toshiba didn't pay for it you're nuts

Again, it's temporary. WM is behind Blu, but is willing to let Toshiba throw them gobs of money while the ship goes down

supersix4 · 10-31-2007, 07:36 PM

dont worry all those 100$ players will come back to haunt them when people buy those new 30gb disk or w/e and the player says error lol

Bullseye · 10-31-2007, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by WickyWoo

If you think Toshiba didn't pay for it you're nuts

Again, it's temporary. WM is behind Blu, but is willing to let Toshiba throw them gobs of money while the ship goes down

if they were Blu they shouldn't be promiting this stuff. Where are the similar promotions on BD equipment.

Sonny · 10-31-2007, 07:47 PM

Here comes Wal-Marts most returned item of all time LOL hahahahaha

SuprSlow · 10-31-2007, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Izzy

I will not buy from Wal Mart anymore.

No offense, but that's not exactly the best way to tell Wal Mart to support Blu-ray

Izzy · 10-31-2007, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuprSlow

No offense, but that's not exactly the best way to tell Wal Mart to support Blu-ray

You may be right, but it makes me feel better!

Moefiz · 10-31-2007, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SuprSlow

No offense, but that's not exactly the best way to tell Wal Mart to support Blu-ray

Exactly, I got the next week add for Walmart and soon you open it...guess what you see ........an add for Playstation 3 for 399.99 featuring Spiderman 3 in the box.Now this is cool with no mention of HDDVD in the add at all.

jermwhl · 10-31-2007, 08:08 PM

Boycotting neutral supporters won't do any good. If you stop buying blu from them, they assume noone wants it, and it further fuels them to favor the 'other side'.

Show your support with your wallet. Cause we know the HD-DVD fanboys surely will be trying the same thing. Problem is, there are more of us!!! And a hell of alot more blockbuster titles to choose from now, and in the coming months!

bearspater · 10-31-2007, 08:11 PM

Good lord, don't have a cow. It's still safe to shop at KMart.

Really, how much has HD-DVD's lower prices helped them so far?

mystiksuicide · 10-31-2007, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jermwhl

Boycotting neutral supporters won't do any good. If you stop buying blu from them, they assume noone wants it, and it further fuels them to favor the 'other side'.

Show your support with your wallet. Cause we know the HD-DVD fanboys surely will be trying the same thing. Problem is, there are more of us!!! And a hell of alot more blockbuster titles to choose from now, and in the coming months!

Your right of course but there are 2 companies I hate Micro$oft, and Wal-Mart.
One makes cheap products and the other one sells it. I guess going to Wal-mart exclusively to buy Blu-Rays is acceptable but damn I hate that company.

Izzy · 10-31-2007, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jermwhl

Boycotting neutral supporters won't do any good. If you stop buying blu from them, they assume noone wants it, and it further fuels them to favor the 'other side'.

Show your support with your wallet. Cause we know the HD-DVD fanboys surely will be trying the same thing. Problem is, there are more of us!!! And a hell of alot more blockbuster titles to choose from now, and in the coming months!

BTW, all the wal marts around my area have a sparse if any selection. If I am lucky, they have BD hidden inside the PS3 Case.

SpikesBluBlooded · 10-31-2007, 08:15 PM

Sorry, but this is one retailer I will NOT support. I don't need to expound upon the reasons, as I'm sure any that have kept up on the news are more than well-aware of their reputation. Beyond that, I have also had some insider information on their business practices and cannot support any business that asks others to risk their livelyhood in the name of doing business with them.

Elandyll · 10-31-2007, 08:16 PM

It's temporary. They had to find an edge different from Target (Remember the "I do Blu?"), but pretty much everyone that goes to a Walmart sees more Blu than HD DVD.

/shrug.
I prefer Target to Wallmart anyway, but I don't think people should stop buying there for that. If anything, they should buy more Blu to show them where the light is

mystiksuicide · 10-31-2007, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpikesBluBlooded

Sorry, but this is one retailer I will NOT support. I don't need to expound upon the reasons, as I'm sure any that have kept up on the news are more than well-aware of their reputation. Beyond that, I have also had some insider information on their business practices and cannot support any business that asks others to risk their livelyhood in the name of doing business with them.

Very well said!!!!

dialog_gvf · 10-31-2007, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Bullseye

if they were Blu they shouldn't be promiting this stuff. Where are the similar promotions on BD equipment.

Wal-mart is Wal-mart Blue. They are in it for the cash.

I feel a Hans Solo quote coming on ...

badboi · 10-31-2007, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpikesBluBlooded

Sorry, but this is one retailer I will NOT support. I don't need to expound upon the reasons, as I'm sure any that have kept up on the news are more than well-aware of their reputation. Beyond that, I have also had some insider information on their business practices and cannot support any business that asks others to risk their livelyhood in the name of doing business with them.

I feel the same way. Worst thing that ever happened to this country was Walmart.

galz · 10-31-2007, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Izzy

I will not buy from Wal Mart anymore.

Just saw a TV AD pimping HDDVD. Some lady says how affordable it is, etc. etc. blah blah. This was a Wal Mart ad, not Toshiba. Also looks like Walmart is pimping HDDVD in some kind of Early Black friday ad, and rumor has more ads on the way.

Sorry I took this personal, but M$ and Tocrapa have no shame, and must have wrote a big check.

What a war!

Do you not want Disney or WB promoting Blu- Ray?

bazie · 10-31-2007, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by supersix14

dont worry all those 100$ players will come back to haunt them when people buy those new 30gb disk or w/e and the player says error lol

do you have any evidence for this claim? The A2 is not some brand new budget product, its been arround for a long time and being successful as far as i am aware.

10-31-2007, 07:34 PM	#1
Izzy Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	sigh Dang it Wal Mart! I will not buy from Wal Mart anymore. Just saw a TV AD pimping HDDVD. Some lady says how affordable it is, etc. etc. blah blah. This was a Wal Mart ad, not Toshiba. Also looks like Walmart is pimping HDDVD in some kind of Early Black friday ad, and rumor has more ads on the way. Sorry I took this personal, but M$ and Tocrapa have no shame, and must have wrote a big check. What a war! Last edited by Izzy; 10-31-2007 at 07:38 PM.

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10-31-2007, 07:35 PM	#2
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	If you think Toshiba didn't pay for it you're nuts Again, it's temporary. WM is behind Blu, but is willing to let Toshiba throw them gobs of money while the ship goes down

10-31-2007, 07:36 PM	#3
supersix4 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:572 Blu-ray reviews: 53 Trading Score:3	dont worry all those 100$ players will come back to haunt them when people buy those new 30gb disk or w/e and the player says error lol

10-31-2007, 07:47 PM	#5
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	Here comes Wal-Marts most returned item of all time LOL hahahahaha

10-31-2007, 08:08 PM	#9
jermwhl Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Virginia	Boycotting neutral supporters won't do any good. If you stop buying blu from them, they assume noone wants it, and it further fuels them to favor the 'other side'. Show your support with your wallet. Cause we know the HD-DVD fanboys surely will be trying the same thing. Problem is, there are more of us!!! And a hell of alot more blockbuster titles to choose from now, and in the coming months!

10-31-2007, 08:11 PM	#10
bearspater Junior Member Member since:Oct 2007	Good lord, don't have a cow. It's still safe to shop at KMart. Really, how much has HD-DVD's lower prices helped them so far?

10-31-2007, 08:15 PM	#13
SpikesBluBlooded Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Orlando, FL Blu-ray collection:719 Trading Score:1	Sorry, but this is one retailer I will NOT support. I don't need to expound upon the reasons, as I'm sure any that have kept up on the news are more than well-aware of their reputation. Beyond that, I have also had some insider information on their business practices and cannot support any business that asks others to risk their livelyhood in the name of doing business with them.

10-31-2007, 08:16 PM	#14
Elandyll Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Location:MD Blu-ray collection:188 Trading Score:1	It's temporary. They had to find an edge different from Target (Remember the "I do Blu?"), but pretty much everyone that goes to a Walmart sees more Blu than HD DVD. /shrug. I prefer Target to Wallmart anyway, but I don't think people should stop buying there for that. If anything, they should buy more Blu to show them where the light is

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