Idea For the BD GROUP - Blu-ray Forum

johnnyd1 · 11-08-2007, 05:42 PM

Ok, so some say the PS3 BLU RAY capability is unknown to some PS3 owners. Now if this is true, wouldn't it be beneficial to the BD Group to send out one
(1) BLU RAY movie to each registered owner of a PS3 with a note introducing them to the world of BLU RAY ?

mystiksuicide · 11-08-2007, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by johnnyd1

Ok, so some say the PS3 BLU RAY capability is unknown to some PS3 owners. Now if this is true, wouldn't it be beneficial to the BD Group to send out one
(1) BLU RAY movie to each registered owner of a PS3 with a note introducing them to the world of BLU RAY ?

Or just include a movie in every PS3 box. Better yet an "instant" rebate at the store where they purchase they're player. Frankly I hate with a passion those mail in rebates.

darinp2 · 11-08-2007, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mystiksuicide

Or just include a movie in every PS3 box.

What they are doing is including it in every 40GB one (at least for now), which means that anybody who buys that model gets a movie right away, and those who look at what they get with each model but ultimately choose the 80GB one still have a good chance of seeing that the other one came with a Blu-ray movie.

--Darin

a8fred · 11-08-2007, 06:02 PM

The 5 free Blu-Ray with the PS3 was the first mail in SCAM I have ever experienced.

We tried to get three but they were sent back as not having the UPC which was taped to the letter they sent back. When we sent it back again they said the Movies were not on the Authorized list... Even though the brochure said A lionsgate title, a Disney title, etc. They said they would send a list of titles which were on the list. We are still waiting and the mail in rebate cupons expired some 3 months ago.

I am thinking of sending it to my State DA.

darinp2 · 11-08-2007, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by a8fred

The 5 free Blu-Ray with the PS3 was the first mail in SCAM I have ever experienced.

We tried to get three but they were sent back as not having the UPC which was taped to the letter they sent back. When we sent it back again they said the Movies were not on the Authorized list... Even though the brochure said A lionsgate title, a Disney title, etc.

"A Disney title" is not the same thing as "any Disney title". There is a list of titles that you can choose from on the rebate form and you can choose a Disney title from the choices. Did you try to get different titles than the rebate is for?

--Darin

atomik kinder · 11-08-2007, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by a8fred

The 5 free Blu-Ray with the PS3 was the first mail in SCAM I have ever experienced.

We tried to get three but they were sent back as not having the UPC which was taped to the letter they sent back. When we sent it back again they said the Movies were not on the Authorized list... Even though the brochure said A lionsgate title, a Disney title, etc. They said they would send a list of titles which were on the list. We are still waiting and the mail in rebate cupons expired some 3 months ago.

I am thinking of sending it to my State DA.

Most rebates or mail in offers have pretty strict guidelines and the companies that do the promotions for the company offering the rebate etc follow the guidelines exactly. Even though the BDA are offering the free movies, they are not to fulfillment company. There have been a couple times I have gotten "screwed' out of rebates that I never heard back from after sending them in. Sounds like you didn't use the actual form you can print from the internet or that came with the PS3. Typically you get to choose from a list of a few movies, not any movie you want.

johnnyd1 · 11-08-2007, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mystiksuicide

Or just include a movie in every PS3 box. Better yet an "instant" rebate at the store where they purchase they're player. Frankly I hate with a passion those mail in rebates.

No !

I am talking about the PS3's already out there ! Not the one's being bought now !

johnnyd1 · 11-08-2007, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by darinp2

What they are doing is including it in every 40GB one (at least for now), which means that anybody who buys that model gets a movie right away, and those who look at what they get with each model but ultimately choose the 80GB one still have a good chance of seeing that the other one came with a Blu-ray movie.

--Darin

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Joe Cain · 11-08-2007, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by a8fred

The 5 free Blu-Ray with the PS3 was the first mail in SCAM I have ever experienced.

We tried to get three but they were sent back as not having the UPC which was taped to the letter they sent back. When we sent it back again they said the Movies were not on the Authorized list... Even though the brochure said A lionsgate title, a Disney title, etc. They said they would send a list of titles which were on the list. We are still waiting and the mail in rebate cupons expired some 3 months ago.

I am thinking of sending it to my State DA.

This forum has multiple discussion threads regarding this rebate, including this sticky which lists the website and direct customer service number (Consumer Order Lookup, 1-800-598-9671) for finding updates on one's rebate. I respectfully suggest your state DA would find pursuing the matter a waste of time.

m_tyson · 11-08-2007, 07:34 PM

Sony can just push a message onto your XBR Information thingy that is included in the latest firmware update.

w_tanoto · 11-08-2007, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by johnnyd1

Ok, so some say the PS3 BLU RAY capability is unknown to some PS3 owners. Now if this is true, wouldn't it be beneficial to the BD Group to send out one
(1) BLU RAY movie to each registered owner of a PS3 with a note introducing them to the world of BLU RAY ?

well, there is spiderman 3 in every 40GB PS3 box

glenn22 · 11-08-2007, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by w_tanoto

well, there is spiderman 3 in every 40GB PS3 box

There was also a previous offer of Talledega Nights with your PS3.

w_tanoto · 11-08-2007, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by glenn22

There was also a previous offer of Talledega Nights with your PS3.

and casino royale in Europe (I cheated.... I owned Japanese PS3, but I got my casino royale)

richteer · 11-08-2007, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by johnnyd1

Ok, so some say the PS3 BLU RAY capability is unknown to some PS3 owners. Now if this is true, wouldn't it be beneficial to the BD Group to send out one
(1) BLU RAY movie to each registered owner of a PS3 with a note introducing them to the world of BLU RAY ?

I think this is a great idea. Maybe the "Experience Blu" disc would be the one to send out...

johnnyd1 · 11-08-2007, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by w_tanoto

well, there is spiderman 3 in every 40GB PS3 box

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johnnyd1 · 11-08-2007, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by richteer

I think this is a great idea. Maybe the "Experience Blu" disc would be the one to send out...

Thank You !!!

Somebody FINALLY get's it !

stringent · 11-08-2007, 09:12 PM

I got Casino Royal free with my PS3 courtesy of Sony

johnnyd1 · 11-09-2007, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by stringent

I got Casino Royal free with my PS3 courtesy of Sony

Some PS3 purchasers may not have received a BD disc with the player which is why I believe the BDA should send a Blu Ray movie to every registered PS3 owner just in case they DON'T realise it can play Blu Ray Movies !

CptGreedle · 11-09-2007, 02:14 PM

Has everyone upgraded to the latest upgrade yet?

If so, then my idea for educate PS3 owners is to use the new Information Bar to right out tell every PS3 user that ALL PS3s can play Blu-ray and perhaps advertise the 5 free movies or other free movie deal with it.

Grif32 · 11-09-2007, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by johnnyd1

Ok, so some say the PS3 BLU RAY capability is unknown to some PS3 owners. Now if this is true, wouldn't it be beneficial to the BD Group to send out one
(1) BLU RAY movie to each registered owner of a PS3 with a note introducing them to the world of BLU RAY ?

I dont think that would matter. Most do not have HDTV's so they would watch the disc and not see any improvemnt on their current TV's which could be a blow to BR. People thinking that HD disc look no better then SD DVD's.

Also most who own an HDTV probably doesnt have it hooked up correctly

Chris

11-08-2007, 05:42 PM	#1
johnnyd1 Expert Member Member since:May 2007 Location:RightBehindU, PA. Blu-ray reviews:5	Idea For the BD GROUP Ok, so some say the PS3 BLU RAY capability is unknown to some PS3 owners. Now if this is true, wouldn't it be beneficial to the BD Group to send out one (1) BLU RAY movie to each registered owner of a PS3 with a note introducing them to the world of BLU RAY ?

11-08-2007, 06:02 PM	#4
a8fred New Member Member since:Nov 2007	I hate the mail in too The 5 free Blu-Ray with the PS3 was the first mail in SCAM I have ever experienced. We tried to get three but they were sent back as not having the UPC which was taped to the letter they sent back. When we sent it back again they said the Movies were not on the Authorized list... Even though the brochure said A lionsgate title, a Disney title, etc. They said they would send a list of titles which were on the list. We are still waiting and the mail in rebate cupons expired some 3 months ago. I am thinking of sending it to my State DA.

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