Has The Economy Affect You Buying Blu-Rays - Blu-ray Forum

RustyK94 · 10-27-2008, 02:25 AM

Let's answer this question once and for all.

JasonR · 10-27-2008, 02:25 AM

Not yet...

Blu-Benny · 10-27-2008, 02:28 AM

not really, i'm pretty selective on movies i buy anyway. i don't buy everthing that comes out anymore, just "must haves" like The Dark Knight, Iron Man, Matrix Trilogy, and The Incredible Hulk.

quexos · 10-27-2008, 02:31 AM

Never been buying much on this department to be honest as I am rather selective. I can still afford the occasional purchase despite the financial crisis.

Strannix136 · 10-27-2008, 02:32 AM

I work for an automotive supplier, so I'm saving as much as I can in case of a layoff early next year. However, I will be picking up The Final Countdown, and Band Of Brothers.

red_5ive · 10-27-2008, 02:35 AM

Nope. If anything pricing itself is the kicker for me. I was buying way more during all the sales before hd-dvd tanked. The bogos/sales were better back then (for obvious reasons). However, I don't yearn for those days if it means the return of the format war. I've been pretty selective since.

Alkali · 10-27-2008, 02:42 AM

I'm actually buying more now because I lost my job lol... Silver lining to every cloud

jeabombers · 10-27-2008, 02:43 AM

I don't buy too many BDs (Ironman and Wanted are still must-haves, waiting for Ironman to go on sale again), but I just bought a Samsung LN40A650 for $1300. That's definitely not an "economy is crashing" sale. I also plan on putting money in the stock market here real soon, too

Blu Titan · 10-27-2008, 02:45 AM

I have pretty much bought everything I had planned on buying. Watching movies is cheaper than going out on the town (for sure).

RustyK94 · 10-27-2008, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeabombers

I don't buy too many BDs (Ironman and Wanted are still must-haves, waiting for Ironman to go on sale again), but I just bought a Samsung LN40A650 for $1300. That's definitely not an "economy is crashing" sale. I also plan on putting money in the stock market here real soon, too

Another short seller that's all we need

Drewza89 · 10-27-2008, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu Titan

I have pretty much bought everything I had planned on buying. Watching movies is cheaper than going out on the town (for sure).

Same here. I'd rather buy Blus with my extra cash than anything else.

sarge1976 · 10-27-2008, 02:49 AM

Not one bit

,I'm not in the stock market

, I just got a new laptop and the sony S550,the key is to buy everything in cash

Zoiks · 10-27-2008, 02:49 AM

Buying less now. I've been laid off twice in the last year. Ugh! Unemployment doesn't leave much left over for Blu-Rays, but I still find a way now and then. I need something to do with all this free time.

supersix4 · 10-27-2008, 03:13 AM

nope, but its because I have found other things I've needed to buy.

Pinto · 10-27-2008, 03:21 AM

With the prices dropping, I've been buying more. But I am feeling guilty about it, like I should be saving up in case something happens to the company I work for...

Those $13.99 sales at Fry's are hard to resist.

Kinslayer · 10-27-2008, 03:25 AM

It has for sure since I am buying most of my Blu's from US Users, the exchange rate is pretty bad now ;(

Zydrate · 10-27-2008, 03:29 AM

Since I'm new to Blu anyway, I haven't stopped buying the way I have before. I'm selective and look at pricing and just try to make sure I don't spend too much. But with all the awesome things coming up, it's going to be tough.

Ranger-R · 10-27-2008, 03:45 AM

No but the Boeing Strike has, I'm a assembly mechanic for the 737. I'm still buying here and there and Fry's is killing me with all those deals, but I do have to budget. I'm ready to go back to work. You can only Wii so much.

also I'm glad I put my 401k in the stable fund quite a while back.

ricky tee78 · 10-27-2008, 03:51 AM

the price of blu rays have lowered, at the same rate as the economy has suffered. So, no excuse for me to change buying habits

crazyBLUE · 10-27-2008, 04:12 AM

I DON'T LIKE TO SEE SOMEONE STRUGGLE WHEN THEY DON'T DESERVE IT ! THE PEOPLE THAT MADE THE ECONOMY THE WAY IT IS SHOULD BE THE ONE'S STRUGGLING !!!!!!! NOT THE PEOPLE WHO MADE IT WHAT IT WAS !!!!I GUESS I'M LUCKY TO HAVE MY JOB ALLMOST 30 YEARS & ITS NOT BEING AFFECTED AT ALL !

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10-27-2008, 02:25 AM	#1
RustyK94 Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Independent Republic Of Scotland Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray collection:126	Has The Economy Affect You Buying Blu-Rays Let's answer this question once and for all.

10-27-2008, 03:21 AM	#15
Pinto Active Member Member since:Feb 2008	With the prices dropping, I've been buying more. But I am feeling guilty about it, like I should be saving up in case something happens to the company I work for... Those $13.99 sales at Fry's are hard to resist. Last edited by Pinto; 10-28-2008 at 05:53 AM.

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10-27-2008, 02:25 AM	#2
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	Not yet...

10-27-2008, 02:28 AM	#3
Blu-Benny Michael Bay's #1 Fan Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:108 Trading Score:138	not really, i'm pretty selective on movies i buy anyway. i don't buy everthing that comes out anymore, just "must haves" like The Dark Knight, Iron Man, Matrix Trilogy, and The Incredible Hulk.

10-27-2008, 02:31 AM	#4
quexos Banned Member since:May 2007 Location:Brussels, Belgium	Never been buying much on this department to be honest as I am rather selective. I can still afford the occasional purchase despite the financial crisis.

10-27-2008, 02:32 AM	#5
Strannix136 Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Michigan Blu-ray collection:310 DVD collection:84 Blu-ray reviews:1	I work for an automotive supplier, so I'm saving as much as I can in case of a layoff early next year. However, I will be picking up The Final Countdown, and Band Of Brothers.

10-27-2008, 02:35 AM	#6
red_5ive Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:The 'state' of Southern California Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:364 Blu-ray collection:996 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:1	Nope. If anything pricing itself is the kicker for me. I was buying way more during all the sales before hd-dvd tanked. The bogos/sales were better back then (for obvious reasons). However, I don't yearn for those days if it means the return of the format war. I've been pretty selective since.

10-27-2008, 02:42 AM	#7
Alkali Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:36	I'm actually buying more now because I lost my job lol... Silver lining to every cloud

10-27-2008, 02:43 AM	#8
jeabombers Expert Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:CoMo	I don't buy too many BDs (Ironman and Wanted are still must-haves, waiting for Ironman to go on sale again), but I just bought a Samsung LN40A650 for $1300. That's definitely not an "economy is crashing" sale. I also plan on putting money in the stock market here real soon, too

10-27-2008, 02:45 AM	#9
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	I have pretty much bought everything I had planned on buying. Watching movies is cheaper than going out on the town (for sure).

10-27-2008, 02:49 AM	#12
sarge1976 Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Shillington,PA Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:1038 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:4	Not one bit ,I'm not in the stock market , I just got a new laptop and the sony S550,the key is to buy everything in cash

10-27-2008, 02:49 AM	#13
Zoiks Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:New Mexico Blu-ray collection:78 Blu-ray reviews:2	Buying less now. I've been laid off twice in the last year. Ugh! Unemployment doesn't leave much left over for Blu-Rays, but I still find a way now and then. I need something to do with all this free time.

10-27-2008, 03:13 AM	#14
supersix4 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:572 Blu-ray reviews: 53 Trading Score:3	nope, but its because I have found other things I've needed to buy.

10-27-2008, 03:25 AM	#16
Kinslayer Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Ottawa, Canada Blu-Ray Steelbooks™: 500+ Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:574 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:81	It has for sure since I am buying most of my Blu's from US Users, the exchange rate is pretty bad now ;(

10-27-2008, 03:29 AM	#17
Zydrate Active Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Scottsdale, Arizona Blu-ray collection:199 DVD collection:102	Since I'm new to Blu anyway, I haven't stopped buying the way I have before. I'm selective and look at pricing and just try to make sure I don't spend too much. But with all the awesome things coming up, it's going to be tough.

10-27-2008, 03:45 AM	#18
Ranger-R Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Washington Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:1808 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:80	No but the Boeing Strike has, I'm a assembly mechanic for the 737. I'm still buying here and there and Fry's is killing me with all those deals, but I do have to budget. I'm ready to go back to work. You can only Wii so much. also I'm glad I put my 401k in the stable fund quite a while back.

10-27-2008, 03:51 AM	#19
ricky tee78 Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:44 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	the price of blu rays have lowered, at the same rate as the economy has suffered. So, no excuse for me to change buying habits

10-27-2008, 04:12 AM	#20
crazyBLUE Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Pacific Northwest Home Theater Gallery:89 Blu-ray collection:479 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:30	I DON'T LIKE TO SEE SOMEONE STRUGGLE WHEN THEY DON'T DESERVE IT ! THE PEOPLE THAT MADE THE ECONOMY THE WAY IT IS SHOULD BE THE ONE'S STRUGGLING !!!!!!! NOT THE PEOPLE WHO MADE IT WHAT IT WAS !!!!I GUESS I'M LUCKY TO HAVE MY JOB ALLMOST 30 YEARS & ITS NOT BEING AFFECTED AT ALL !

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