How Often Do You Preorder? - Blu-ray Forum

BluPix · 09-07-2009, 07:36 AM

How often do you preorder titles that haven't yet been released (from Amazon.com or other stores)?

For me, it depends on how much I like the title and the price. I've often seen prices drop within a few months (if not days) after the item is released (after it was already sent to me at the higher price), but I've also seen prices rise after I placed the preorder, but before the item is released, thus actually saving money.

Lately I've been wanting to preorder much less often, because prices tend to be the same, if not a little better, later on. What do you think?

mugupo · 09-07-2009, 07:41 AM

I used to do pre order but now after see blu-ray price drop very quickly for some new title just out for few months or even weeks i choose to hold it, i am not buying any single blu-ray over $15, i hate buy stuff that drop price right after.

Johnny Vinyl · 09-07-2009, 07:42 AM

I never pre-order anything as I can usually get it cheaper once it does get released. There is usually always a deal to be found.

John

BluPix · 09-07-2009, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by John72953

I never pre-order anything as I can usually get it cheaper once it does get released. There is usually always a deal to be found.

John

Yes, case in point: the Criterion Collection version of "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button." Just looking at Amazon's site (not even comparing with others which may be cheaper)... The price started off (if memory serves) close to $30, then it fell to about $25 (where it is now), then fell some more to just under $20. Finally, and apparently under a special offer, it fell to a remarkable $15 for a while, before going back up to $25. I'm so glad I bought it when it was at $15, which was a great deal for the title and its special features.

Steve · 09-07-2009, 04:46 PM

I never pre-order.

Iron-Blu-123 · 09-07-2009, 04:53 PM

Same for me, I never pre-order.

Ashamed Pegasus · 09-07-2009, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John72953

I never pre-order anything as I can usually get it cheaper once it does get released. There is usually always a deal to be found.

John

Exact reason why I never preorder... With almost every release someone comes here complaining how Amazon dropped the price after release day and they can't get the difference back... Patience pays off...

KingBing · 09-07-2009, 05:21 PM

Never, I just don't see the point I guess

Azyiu · 09-07-2009, 05:36 PM

It depends on the item, really. Being in Hong Kong I have to guess if certain items will be available in store soon enough, or at all. So sometimes I have to take the gamble and pre-order some items that may or may not available in store here.

Like NBA2K10's special edition, I don't even know if they will sell it here in HK. So I pre-ordered it.

sfmarine · 09-07-2009, 06:15 PM

I pre-order a lot of Catalog titles...the ones that Best Buy sells for an insane $30. New releases tend to be decently price now so I just buy them in-store.

Moviefan1203 · 09-07-2009, 10:07 PM

I hardly ever preorder, I almost always wait for the title to be released. I buy most of my titles from eBay, this site, Highdef digest, or Amazon third party. You can save so much money that way.

J. J. Hunsecker · 09-07-2009, 10:17 PM

I never pre-order for two reasons:

1. I wait for the reviews of the DVD or Blu-ray to come out first, to make sure the picture quality is good. No interlacing, DNR, edge enhancements, etc.

2. I wait for the price to inevitably come down.

Azyiu · 09-07-2009, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by J. J. Hunsecker

2. I wait for the price to inevitably come down.

It is your money, but I am a firm believer of the sooner you buy it, the sooner you get to enjoy it. I do not worry about when or if a price drop is coming. I'd buy the movies I really like almost as soon as they are released.

Blu-Benny · 09-08-2009, 12:10 AM

i only preorder when there is an awesome sale.

like when wherehouse.com had 25% off and free shipping.....got the trilogy for $48 shipped.

BStecke · 09-08-2009, 12:40 AM

I only preorder if it's a situation where the price is so good it might be a mistake (case in point, Texas Chainsaw Massacre for $9.99 @ Best Buy right now). Otherwise, I price match Walmart.com at Best Buy.

STARSCREAM · 09-08-2009, 01:17 AM

I don't preorder ever unless it's a special thing. For instance I bought the Snow White steelbook at BB so I technically preordered it and my wife preordered Snow White at the Disney store for their exclusive bundle that has the limited edition Snow White doll, lithograph, and blu-ray.

Moefiz · 09-08-2009, 02:05 AM

Used to pre-order a lot but not anymore...

If I can wait a few week I usually do, because you can most likely find it on sale.

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I never preorder. I always wait until after the title is released.	25	49.02%
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09-07-2009, 07:36 AM	#1
BluPix Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:1687 DVD collection:20	How Often Do You Preorder? How often do you preorder titles that haven't yet been released (from Amazon.com or other stores)? For me, it depends on how much I like the title and the price. I've often seen prices drop within a few months (if not days) after the item is released (after it was already sent to me at the higher price), but I've also seen prices rise after I placed the preorder, but before the item is released, thus actually saving money. Lately I've been wanting to preorder much less often, because prices tend to be the same, if not a little better, later on. What do you think?

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09-07-2009, 07:41 AM	#2
mugupo Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:76 Blu-ray collection:50 Blu-ray reviews: 226 Trading Score:4	I used to do pre order but now after see blu-ray price drop very quickly for some new title just out for few months or even weeks i choose to hold it, i am not buying any single blu-ray over $15, i hate buy stuff that drop price right after.

09-07-2009, 07:42 AM	#3
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	I never pre-order anything as I can usually get it cheaper once it does get released. There is usually always a deal to be found. John

09-07-2009, 04:46 PM	#5
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	I never pre-order.

09-07-2009, 04:53 PM	#6
Iron-Blu-123 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Southern Ca. Home Theater Gallery:29 4K collection:130 Blu-ray collection:2042	Same for me, I never pre-order.

09-07-2009, 05:21 PM	#8
KingBing Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Boston, MA PSN: KingBing Blu-ray collection:224 Blu-ray reviews:20	Never, I just don't see the point I guess

09-07-2009, 05:36 PM	#9
Azyiu Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:The Center of Smoked Bacon Research 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:369 DVD collection:54 Blu-ray reviews: 14	It depends on the item, really. Being in Hong Kong I have to guess if certain items will be available in store soon enough, or at all. So sometimes I have to take the gamble and pre-order some items that may or may not available in store here. Like NBA2K10's special edition, I don't even know if they will sell it here in HK. So I pre-ordered it.

09-07-2009, 06:15 PM	#10
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:933 Blu-ray collection:2314 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	I pre-order a lot of Catalog titles...the ones that Best Buy sells for an insane $30. New releases tend to be decently price now so I just buy them in-store.

09-07-2009, 10:07 PM	#11
Moviefan1203 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Pennsylvania, USA Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:45	I hardly ever preorder, I almost always wait for the title to be released. I buy most of my titles from eBay, this site, Highdef digest, or Amazon third party. You can save so much money that way.

09-07-2009, 10:17 PM	#12
J. J. Hunsecker Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:460 DVD collection:270	I never pre-order for two reasons: 1. I wait for the reviews of the DVD or Blu-ray to come out first, to make sure the picture quality is good. No interlacing, DNR, edge enhancements, etc. 2. I wait for the price to inevitably come down.

09-08-2009, 12:10 AM	#14
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	i only preorder when there is an awesome sale. like when wherehouse.com had 25% off and free shipping.....got the trilogy for $48 shipped.

09-08-2009, 12:40 AM	#15
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	I only preorder if it's a situation where the price is so good it might be a mistake (case in point, Texas Chainsaw Massacre for $9.99 @ Best Buy right now). Otherwise, I price match Walmart.com at Best Buy.

09-08-2009, 01:17 AM	#16
STARSCREAM Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Dagobah Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:67	I don't preorder ever unless it's a special thing. For instance I bought the Snow White steelbook at BB so I technically preordered it and my wife preordered Snow White at the Disney store for their exclusive bundle that has the limited edition Snow White doll, lithograph, and blu-ray.

09-08-2009, 02:05 AM	#17
Moefiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:288 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:70	Used to pre-order a lot but not anymore... If I can wait a few week I usually do, because you can most likely find it on sale.

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