Why does The Lord of the Rings Trilogy keep getting cheaper? - Blu-ray Forum

Tycerium · 01-23-2012, 03:25 AM

Why does The Lord of the Rings Trilogy keep getting cheaper at amazon?

In the the last week it's been inching down from $30 to $26, often 50 cents at a time.

I decided to buy it at $27.50, and I've canceled and re-ordered it a few times since then as the price keeps getting lower. Luckily amazon had not shipped it yet.

phishphreak77 · 01-23-2012, 03:27 AM

probably because the extended editions have been released and these are losing their cachet.

tyler2tall147 · 01-23-2012, 03:31 AM

why does any bluray get cheaper?

Tycerium · 01-23-2012, 03:36 AM

I'm surprised that they keep lowering the price 50 cents every day or two. It's not unusual for them to make two price reductions quickly, but I don't recall another title that got so many small price drops within a week.

dmdragon · 01-23-2012, 03:38 AM

Because everything eventually goes down in price?

Falconer · 01-23-2012, 03:54 AM

The Extended Edition is better, that's why.

Snowmaker · 01-23-2012, 04:05 AM

Its funny how they keep dropping it $.50 every day or two.

When they get to $7.99 like Target had it for a couple BFs ago, then I'll consider it.

Trekkie313 · 01-23-2012, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Falconer

The Extended Edition is better, that's why.

Longer does not equal better.

dmdragon · 01-23-2012, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Trekkie313

Longer does not equal better.

He didn't say it was because they were longer, he said it was because they were better. 2 different things.

MrTwoArms · 01-23-2012, 04:16 AM

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JulieL · 01-23-2012, 04:21 AM

I am happy with my non-extended trilogy. Not sure why everyone clamors for the longer versions when they are plenty long enough. To each their own I suppose.

I got my non-extended set from Ultimate Electronics when they closed. Paid $21.50.

Petra_Kalbrain · 01-23-2012, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Trekkie313

Longer does not equal better.

Maybe not in all cases. But certainly in THIS case it does.

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Originally Posted by dmdragon

He didn't say it was because they were longer, he said it was because they were better. 2 different things.

Geologist · 01-23-2012, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Snowmaker

Its funny how they keep dropping it $.50 every day or two.

When they get to $7.99 like Target had it for a couple BFs ago, then I'll consider it.

Still waiting for Target to ship those - funny huh....

Also wondering why there hasn't been a thread about this AND wondering if I should get these or wait on the extended. Never saw the extended and wondering which transfer is better or if both are OK. Too many questions and not enough money...

ruthian3 · 01-23-2012, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by JulieL

I am happy with my non-extended trilogy. Not sure why everyone clamors for the longer versions when they are plenty long enough. To each their own I suppose.

I wanted the EE's not because they are longer, but because they are better. The added material deepens the story for a number of characters, and just makes it a more cohesive experience. I'd much rather spend ~11 hours watching the EE's, than ~9 hours watching the TE's. The only part of LOTR that I felt was overly dragged out (or mis-handled) was the ending of ROTK, and it is that way in both editions.

Trekkie313 · 01-23-2012, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

Maybe not in all cases. But certainly in THIS case it does.

For hardcore fans, maybe...but to the casual viewer or Jackson fan its a bit too long.

Britnasty · 01-23-2012, 04:33 AM

I paid $7.99 two Black Fridays ago lol

Snowmaker · 01-23-2012, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Geologist

Still waiting for Target to ship those - funny huh....

I bought mine in-store, watched it, and then sold it on ebay for $34.

snakemaster7 · 01-23-2012, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Trekkie313

For hardcore fans, maybe...but to the casual viewer or Jackson fan its a bit too long.

Nah, I'm no hardcore fan, but certainly LOVE my LotR EE.

WJWS Channel 13:Amity · 01-23-2012, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Geologist

Still waiting for Target to ship those - funny huh....

Also wondering why there hasn't been a thread about this AND wondering if I should get these or wait on the extended. Never saw the extended and wondering which transfer is better or if both are OK. Too many questions and not enough money...

Not me picked mine up at target with my rain check the day after the sale ended when the miraculously re appeared on the shelf, after supposedly selling out before the doors even opened on BF

deltasun · 01-23-2012, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by dmdragon

He didn't say it was because they were longer, he said it was because they were better. 2 different things.

Exactly. None too bright, this guy.

I do prefer the extended edition as well, plus it's not DNR'd to death like the theatricals. I can live with the green tint.

01-23-2012, 03:25 AM	#1
Tycerium Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Near Boston Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Timezone GMT: -5	Why does The Lord of the Rings Trilogy keep getting cheaper? Why does The Lord of the Rings Trilogy keep getting cheaper at amazon? In the the last week it's been inching down from $30 to $26, often 50 cents at a time. I decided to buy it at $27.50, and I've canceled and re-ordered it a few times since then as the price keeps getting lower. Luckily amazon had not shipped it yet.

01-23-2012, 03:27 AM	#2
phishphreak77 Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:RI Blu-ray collection:491 Timezone GMT: -5	probably because the extended editions have been released and these are losing their cachet.

01-23-2012, 03:31 AM	#3
tyler2tall147 Senior Member Member since:Mar 2010 Blu-ray collection:123 Trading Score:3 Timezone GMT: 0	why does any bluray get cheaper?

01-23-2012, 03:36 AM	#4
Tycerium Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Near Boston Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Timezone GMT: -5	I'm surprised that they keep lowering the price 50 cents every day or two. It's not unusual for them to make two price reductions quickly, but I don't recall another title that got so many small price drops within a week.

01-23-2012, 03:38 AM	#5
dmdragon Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Columbus, Ohio Trading Score:32 Timezone GMT: -5	Because everything eventually goes down in price?

01-23-2012, 03:54 AM	#6
Falconer Special Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Earth Home Theater Gallery:12 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:503 Timezone GMT: -5	The Extended Edition is better, that's why.

01-23-2012, 04:05 AM	#7
Snowmaker Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Michigan 4K collection:47 Blu-ray collection:634 DVD collection:228 Trading Score:14 Timezone GMT: -5	Its funny how they keep dropping it $.50 every day or two. When they get to $7.99 like Target had it for a couple BFs ago, then I'll consider it.

01-23-2012, 04:16 AM	#10
MrTwoArms Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011 4K collection:365 Blu-ray collection:4168 Trading Score:1328 Timezone GMT: -6	Why isit9 so cold outsiode? And why isi t so hiard tio typeo witih a bandage on my finjger?

01-23-2012, 04:21 AM	#11
JulieL Banned Member since:Jan 2009 Location:CO for 1 more week, then Los Angeles! Yay! Blu-ray collection:695 DVD collection:80 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:220 Timezone GMT: -7	I am happy with my non-extended trilogy. Not sure why everyone clamors for the longer versions when they are plenty long enough. To each their own I suppose. I got my non-extended set from Ultimate Electronics when they closed. Paid $21.50.

01-23-2012, 04:33 AM	#16
Britnasty Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI 4K collection:721 Blu-ray collection:1920 Trading Score:574 Timezone GMT: -6	I paid $7.99 two Black Fridays ago lol

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