What do you think about sales numbers this week? - Blu-ray Forum

bhampton · 10-28-2007, 06:05 PM

Hi,

I've been looking into HD Media sales and a lot of the best selling Blu Rays this week are pre-orders (Spiderman, Pirates 3, Rat, Cars, ect.) Looking at the Kubrick movies HD DUDs seems to be selling a little bit better then Blu Rays.

Add to that Transformers remains the best selling title on Amazon and DVD Empire has HD DVD winning this week 51/49.

It would be patently crazy to lose this week after winning the big challange last week. But,.. I only bought 1 Blu Ray because I know I'm going in for 3 on Tuesday at least (spiderman trilogy.) Since many usual buyers are reeling from the BOGO sales and HD DUD is giving away lots of discs with players and also the Xbox add on, I'm worried about losing this week.

I think if DUD was going to win ever it was last week but this week looks like there are lots of things coming togeather that would pull them slightly ahead,.. please tell me it's not possible.

I want them to be shut out fully,.. they deserve to know DUD is a DUD.

-Brian

Petra_Kalbrain · 10-28-2007, 06:14 PM

I hear what you are saying. Unfortunately, my next 8 titles are pre-ordered and won't start shipping until 'Cars' is release on Nov 6th and 'CE3K' is released on Nov 13th. I can't think of any other titles that I want to get this week for the listed prices.

Maxell · 10-28-2007, 06:16 PM

I dont know. I'm also waiting for Spidey trilogy to come out, though I bought TMNT last week.

JAGUAR1977 · 10-28-2007, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhampton

Hi,

I've been looking into HD Media sales and a lot of the best selling Blu Rays this week are pre-orders (Spiderman, Pirates 3, Rat, Cars, ect.) Looking at the Kubrick movies HD DUDs seems to be selling a little bit better then Blu Rays.

Add to that Transformers remains the best selling title on Amazon and DVD Empire has HD DVD winning this week 51/49.

It would be patently crazy to lose this week after winning the big challange last week. But,.. I only bought 1 Blu Ray because I know I'm going in for 3 on Tuesday at least (spiderman trilogy.)
I think if DUD was going to win ever it was last week but this week looks like there are lots of things coming togeather that would pull them slightly ahead,.. please tell me it's not possible.

I want them to be shut out fully,.. they deserve to know DUD is a DUD.

-Brian

The Kubrick discs are delayed for Blu-ray on Amazon.

Personally I doubt more than one of the Kubrick movies will trouble the top ten sellers this week.

Titles like Meet the Robinsons and Hostel 2 will be this weeks bigger sellers.

Quote:

Since many usual buyers are reeling from the BOGO sales and HD DUD is giving away lots of discs with players and also the Xbox add on, I'm worried about losing this week

They don't count.

whippersnapper · 10-28-2007, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxell

I dont know. I'm also waiting for Spidey trilogy to come out, though I bought TMNT last week.

I'm with Petra - I've got quite a few pre-orders pending now. Since I'm cheap (ah, a wise spender) and always use free shipping mode some of the October 23 releases haven't been shipped to me yet. If Best Buy starts to regularly do what they've started (maybe as a pilot or a test) on some items for new releases and have competitive prices (on release day anyhow), I might start be a regular customer at Best Buys again.

Blu Titan · 10-28-2007, 06:28 PM

Meet The Robinsons will outsell Transformers this week. We win, no doubt

Blu-Ray Buckeye · 10-28-2007, 06:30 PM

I'm tired of these threads.

No, it won't happen.

95pgtproject · 10-28-2007, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueNeon

Meet The Robinsons will outsell Transformers this week. We win, no doubt

yep

Copywriter · 10-28-2007, 06:30 PM

When the Disney films get rolling out, it won't matter.

Cars, Rata-something-or-other, HS Musical, on and on. Buy, buy and buy some more.

Lost season 3 FTW!

bdrex28 · 10-28-2007, 06:48 PM

HS Musical was a HUGE movie for Disney.

My daughter and her friends love this movie.

I wouldn't be surprised to see it sell like crazy when it comes out.

I will be forced to buy it.

darinp2 · 10-28-2007, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAGUAR1977

They don't count.

Not the ones in the boxes, but the ones that are separate should count. Including the Heroes box sets with the add-on and 2 free movies of people's choice at Best Buy. At least Disney seems to be trying to win this week too, with 25% off on some of their titles that I saw at Best Buy yesterday or the day before.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueNeon

Meet The Robinsons will outsell Transformers this week. We win, no doubt

I wouldn't be too confident in that one. Transformers could do 40k or more this week and I'm not sure MTR will do that. But, even if Transformers is the #1 title for this week too, Blu-ray could still win it. I would make Blu-ray the favorites, but think HD DVD still has a chance of winning the week.

--Darin

Whytewash · 10-28-2007, 09:34 PM

I think that HD has a very strong sporting chance. It will probably be something like 60:40 BD... that is just my prediction. I dont think that we will blow them out of the water this week...

tqlla · 10-28-2007, 10:02 PM

Hey, I feel that I can talk about this now that the deal is over. But all over the Hot Deals forum was an absolutely crazy HDDVD giveaway at Best Buy.

Last week for $180, the cost of the xbox add on... you would get
1) xbox hddvd drive
2) xbox remote (in the box)
3) KONG (in the box)
4) Free Heroes HDDVD set $100 value
5) Free Box set, most people picked up matrix $100 value
6) Free Box set, most people picked up planet earth, though you could get sopranos or something worth $100.
7) Five free movies(mostly garbage titles though)

At MSRP, thats 25 kong +300 for 3 box sets+100 for the free movies. Thats a ridiculous $425 worth of movies just for buying the player.

A lot of people bought in on this. And 3 box sets probably will count on the weekly sales numbers. With that said, what do you think about this weeks numbers? Unfortunately, the Cheap Bastard in me couldnt resist the deal even though I dont have a 360.

Even though, I have a low post count here you can see on the other forum that I am a big BD supporter.

MotionBlurr · 10-28-2007, 10:07 PM

Do you know if this deal was from MS/Toshiba or BEST BUY just came up with it themselves?

clyon · 10-28-2007, 10:09 PM

So you have the Hd add-on & NO 360?

That is not cheap espeshly since they are just paperweights to you.

The 360 is too loud for me, puts out a lot of heat & to use it as hddvd, no thanks. Just for games for me.

pedigree · 10-28-2007, 10:10 PM

makes me wish i had an xbox

richard lichtenfelt · 10-28-2007, 10:11 PM

I read a review from a professional, don't remember where, that said the Xbox 360 add-on had terrible picture quality. Also, the Xbox 360 has to run while the add-on runs which means quite a bit of noise, and with the unreliability of the box there should be many returns. I read in the Official Xbox Magazine about someone on his fourth one. I'm on my second and if it weren't for Halo being pretty good I would have sold it already. I think I may anyway when Call of Duty 4 is released on the PS3. From what I've seen and heard it is supposed to blow Halo away like a space nuke.

SixAxiS · 10-28-2007, 10:17 PM

With Spidey 3 and the entire trilogy coming out, I don't think it'll affect this week/next week.

tqlla · 10-28-2007, 10:40 PM

For Sales, I am just wondering about the week that past.

I have the add on practically sold for $120(without KONG, but with the crap 5 MIR). And I bought, but havent opened the HDA2 for $160 (I know 1080i).

I am going to wait a couple weeks before opening, since I dont know wether or not this is the final desperation gasps or just a mistake by best buy

And I am sure I could get $60 for those other box sets.. so that I can break even if I return the stand alone player

tqlla · 10-28-2007, 11:18 PM

this week is dangerous, given the BB "price mistake" on the HDDVD add on. Which gave people 3 box sets, Kong and 5 more movies MIR for $180

10-28-2007, 10:02 PM	#13
tqlla Active Member Member since:Sep 2007	Do you think that Last weeks Best Buy HD DVD giveaway will affect this weeks numbers? Hey, I feel that I can talk about this now that the deal is over. But all over the Hot Deals forum was an absolutely crazy HDDVD giveaway at Best Buy. Last week for $180, the cost of the xbox add on... you would get 1) xbox hddvd drive 2) xbox remote (in the box) 3) KONG (in the box) 4) Free Heroes HDDVD set $100 value 5) Free Box set, most people picked up matrix $100 value 6) Free Box set, most people picked up planet earth, though you could get sopranos or something worth $100. 7) Five free movies(mostly garbage titles though) At MSRP, thats 25 kong +300 for 3 box sets+100 for the free movies. Thats a ridiculous $425 worth of movies just for buying the player. A lot of people bought in on this. And 3 box sets probably will count on the weekly sales numbers. With that said, what do you think about this weeks numbers? Unfortunately, the Cheap Bastard in me couldnt resist the deal even though I dont have a 360. Even though, I have a low post count here you can see on the other forum that I am a big BD supporter.

10-28-2007, 10:09 PM	#15
clyon Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Just left of the Alpha Quadrant 4K collection:57 Blu-ray collection:824 Blu-ray reviews:8	So you have the Hd add-on & NO 360? That is not cheap espeshly since they are just paperweights to you. The 360 is too loud for me, puts out a lot of heat & to use it as hddvd, no thanks. Just for games for me. Last edited by clyon; 10-28-2007 at 10:19 PM.

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10-28-2007, 06:05 PM	#1
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	Could we lose the sales numbers this week? Hi, I've been looking into HD Media sales and a lot of the best selling Blu Rays this week are pre-orders (Spiderman, Pirates 3, Rat, Cars, ect.) Looking at the Kubrick movies HD DUDs seems to be selling a little bit better then Blu Rays. Add to that Transformers remains the best selling title on Amazon and DVD Empire has HD DVD winning this week 51/49. It would be patently crazy to lose this week after winning the big challange last week. But,.. I only bought 1 Blu Ray because I know I'm going in for 3 on Tuesday at least (spiderman trilogy.) Since many usual buyers are reeling from the BOGO sales and HD DUD is giving away lots of discs with players and also the Xbox add on, I'm worried about losing this week. I think if DUD was going to win ever it was last week but this week looks like there are lots of things coming togeather that would pull them slightly ahead,.. please tell me it's not possible. I want them to be shut out fully,.. they deserve to know DUD is a DUD. -Brian

10-28-2007, 06:14 PM	#2
Petra_Kalbrain Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver, BC 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:561 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	I hear what you are saying. Unfortunately, my next 8 titles are pre-ordered and won't start shipping until 'Cars' is release on Nov 6th and 'CE3K' is released on Nov 13th. I can't think of any other titles that I want to get this week for the listed prices.

10-28-2007, 06:16 PM	#3
Maxell Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007	I dont know. I'm also waiting for Spidey trilogy to come out, though I bought TMNT last week.

10-28-2007, 06:28 PM	#6
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	Meet The Robinsons will outsell Transformers this week. We win, no doubt

10-28-2007, 06:30 PM	#7
Blu-Ray Buckeye Power Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Virginia	I'm tired of these threads. No, it won't happen.

10-28-2007, 06:30 PM	#9
Copywriter Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Vegas Baby, Vegas	When the Disney films get rolling out, it won't matter. Cars, Rata-something-or-other, HS Musical, on and on. Buy, buy and buy some more. Lost season 3 FTW!

10-28-2007, 06:48 PM	#10
bdrex28 Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Edmond, OK Blu-ray reviews:4	HS Musical was a HUGE movie for Disney. My daughter and her friends love this movie. I wouldn't be surprised to see it sell like crazy when it comes out. I will be forced to buy it.

10-28-2007, 09:34 PM	#12
Whytewash Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:'Couve, WA Blu-ray collection:60 Blu-ray reviews:1	I think that HD has a very strong sporting chance. It will probably be something like 60:40 BD... that is just my prediction. I dont think that we will blow them out of the water this week...

10-28-2007, 10:07 PM	#14
MotionBlurr Active Member Member since:Oct 2007	Do you know if this deal was from MS/Toshiba or BEST BUY just came up with it themselves?

10-28-2007, 10:10 PM	#16
pedigree Power Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Montreal, Canada	makes me wish i had an xbox

10-28-2007, 10:11 PM	#17
richard lichtenfelt Power Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:I'm not drunk, I'm just tired cause I been up all night drinking. Blu-ray reviews:3	I read a review from a professional, don't remember where, that said the Xbox 360 add-on had terrible picture quality. Also, the Xbox 360 has to run while the add-on runs which means quite a bit of noise, and with the unreliability of the box there should be many returns. I read in the Official Xbox Magazine about someone on his fourth one. I'm on my second and if it weren't for Halo being pretty good I would have sold it already. I think I may anyway when Call of Duty 4 is released on the PS3. From what I've seen and heard it is supposed to blow Halo away like a space nuke.

10-28-2007, 10:17 PM	#18
SixAxiS Active Member Member since:May 2007	With Spidey 3 and the entire trilogy coming out, I don't think it'll affect this week/next week.

10-28-2007, 10:40 PM	#19
tqlla Active Member Member since:Sep 2007	For Sales, I am just wondering about the week that past. I have the add on practically sold for $120(without KONG, but with the crap 5 MIR). And I bought, but havent opened the HDA2 for $160 (I know 1080i). I am going to wait a couple weeks before opening, since I dont know wether or not this is the final desperation gasps or just a mistake by best buy And I am sure I could get $60 for those other box sets.. so that I can break even if I return the stand alone player

10-28-2007, 11:18 PM	#20
tqlla Active Member Member since:Sep 2007	this week is dangerous, given the BB "price mistake" on the HDDVD add on. Which gave people 3 box sets, Kong and 5 more movies MIR for $180

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