Worst place to buy Blu-Rays.... - Blu-ray Forum

Roland1919 · 04-01-2008, 05:38 AM

Circuit City and Target are the closest stores to me. Circuit City is C**P and never has any good deals on Blu. Just recently Target started becoming competitive with Blu sales.
I never understood how places like Sam Goody or the Wherehouse stayed around for as long as they did with their prices. Best Buy is starting to annoy me a little with their $34.99 titles. Does anyone ever pay $34.99 for a Blu-Ray? While I'm on the subject Borders is terrible too. I got an Email to come in and take 40% off boxed DVD sets. Ok, so I go down there - now tell me why is House season 3 "originally marked" at $59.99. ITs never been $59.99 anywhere- ever. Lets see 40% off $60 is $36 add in the tax $38.40. I could have had Amazon put it on my doorstep for $29.99 a month ago. Didn't Macy's or Sears get in trouble for doing s**t like this...anyway this is just a rant...hopefully some representatives tune in to Blu-Ray.com.

DetroitSportsFan · 04-01-2008, 05:45 AM

FYE is probably the worst. Everyting is MSRP unless it's a new release, and then you have to mail in a rebate that you might or might not receive.

Roland1919 · 04-01-2008, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

FYE is probably the worst. Everyting is MSRP unless it's a new release, and then you have to mail in a rebate that you might or might not receive.

Thats for posting that I was gonna get Dan in Real life from them because after rebates abd stuff I think it would have been like $14...

jjarms76 · 04-01-2008, 05:57 AM

I have sent in several FYE rebates and never received them. That store is horrible

richard lichtenfelt · 04-01-2008, 06:00 AM

Circuit City's prices are so high it is like they were selling gourmet versions of the same movies.

sardaukar1977 · 04-01-2008, 06:08 AM

Wal-Mart, the prices may be better then Circuit City or Best Buy, but they have a crap selection of BD's. At least at Best Buy or CC, you will probably be able to find a title you are looking for, however I go to Fry's Electronics for most of my BD's, because they have a huge selection.

FIDDYPOP · 04-01-2008, 06:09 AM

if you get a borders reward card you do get some cool coupons. They are the most expensivly priced. With some movies at 39.99. For a movie, thats ridiculous .

Roland1919 · 04-01-2008, 06:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richard lichtenfelt

Circuit City's prices are so high it is like they were selling gourmet versions of the same movies.

LMAO, thats probally something Peter Griffin would "really" say....

Blinkman987 · 04-01-2008, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richard lichtenfelt

Circuit City's prices are so high it is like they were selling gourmet versions of the same movies.

I laughed IRL

CC is one of the worst. I don't even bother looking there.

Anyway, the best place to buy is no place in particular- just buy used, look out for deals, and be honest with yourself in that deals are few and far between. I've only paid more than $19.99 for a blu once, and that was for Blade Runner at $24.99. Notice how I don't have every blu out there. I'm extremely patient. =D

Also, remember that retailers aren't there to take a loss, and in no way are they responsible to the consumer to take a loss. If they didn't make money, there wouldn't be a place to buy blus at all!

Marcusarilius · 04-01-2008, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richard lichtenfelt

Circuit City's prices are so high it is like they were selling gourmet versions of the same movies.

CC for sure! BB is a close second.

PS3ds · 04-01-2008, 06:24 AM

CC, BB, it makes no difference... anybody who does not buy from amazon is going to get ripped off.

I am averaging $19.20 per title off my 60 BD purchases from them.

Roland1919 · 04-01-2008, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PS3ds

CC, BB, it makes no difference... anybody who does not buy from amazon is going to get ripped off.

I am averaging $19.20 per title off my 60 BD purchases from them.

owa · 04-01-2008, 07:39 AM

Wal-mart was my choice.

It was a toss-up between Wal-mart and Target. Both have a really small selection but I went Wal-mart, just b/c it's usually really crowded. I can get in and out of Target really quickly and it's in the same area as BB and CC so that's at least something positive for it. Also, I probably could have gone with Suncoast also. Occasionally they might have a title I can't find anywhere else but they're usually even more expensive than the other stores and it's in the mall which are two strikes against it (plus the selection is hard to browse -- so I guess that's actually 3 strikes and out).

Anyway, I buy most of mine from Best Buy. If I don't find something there, I go across the street to Circuit City. If I don't find it there, I go across the parking lot to Target or sometimes stop after Circuit City and just order from Amazon.

ixlegitballinxl · 04-01-2008, 07:40 AM

cc blows

Caligula · 04-01-2008, 07:48 AM

mortonbay.com?

Raf008 · 04-01-2008, 07:49 AM

I would like to say: everywhere in FRANCE ( average titles cost around 40 dollars/each.!!!!!!).

Galactus · 04-01-2008, 08:07 AM

You forgot one... Kmart they sell blu-rays for $35.99 i was gonna buy ID4 there cause nobody else had it but when i seen that price i said to hell with you kmart they've got the worst prices thay also got The Punisher and The Terminator for $25 bucks a pop!!!

Madness i tell ya...

nycomet · 04-01-2008, 08:09 AM

On the street in Chinatown

BigFoot · 04-01-2008, 08:15 AM

Personally I think BestBuy is the worst place to buy anything.

DragonSarc · 04-01-2008, 10:03 AM

1st place = Amazon - JR.com and Deep Discount is the place to get BLU's
2nd Place = Frys Electronics
WORST PLACE = BESTBUY and CIRCUIT CITY RIP OFFsssssssssssssssss

never ever buy there!!!!!!!!!!!

View Poll Results: Your least favorite 'retail' store for buying Blu-Rays.
Best Buy	57	25.45%
Circuit City	74	33.04%
Target	35	15.63%
Wal*Mart	50	22.32%
Fry's	8	3.57%
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04-01-2008, 05:38 AM	#1
Roland1919 Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:San Diego Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:17 Trading Score:25	Worst place to buy Blu-Rays.... Circuit City and Target are the closest stores to me. Circuit City is CP and never has any good deals on Blu. Just recently Target started becoming competitive with Blu sales. I never understood how places like Sam Goody or the Wherehouse stayed around for as long as they did with their prices. Best Buy is starting to annoy me a little with their $34.99 titles. Does anyone ever pay $34.99 for a Blu-Ray? While I'm on the subject Borders is terrible too. I got an Email to come in and take 40% off boxed DVD sets. Ok, so I go down there - now tell me why is House season 3 "originally marked" at $59.99. ITs never been $59.99 anywhere- ever. Lets see 40% off $60 is $36 add in the tax $38.40. I could have had Amazon put it on my doorstep for $29.99 a month ago. Didn't Macy's or Sears get in trouble for doing st like this...anyway this is just a rant...hopefully some representatives tune in to Blu-Ray.com.

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04-01-2008, 05:45 AM	#2
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	FYE is probably the worst. Everyting is MSRP unless it's a new release, and then you have to mail in a rebate that you might or might not receive.

04-01-2008, 05:57 AM	#4
jjarms76 Member Member since:Mar 2008	I have sent in several FYE rebates and never received them. That store is horrible

04-01-2008, 06:00 AM	#5
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	Circuit City's prices are so high it is like they were selling gourmet versions of the same movies.

04-01-2008, 06:08 AM	#6
sardaukar1977 Expert Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Dallas, Texas Blu-ray collection:779 Blu-ray reviews:1	Wal-Mart, the prices may be better then Circuit City or Best Buy, but they have a crap selection of BD's. At least at Best Buy or CC, you will probably be able to find a title you are looking for, however I go to Fry's Electronics for most of my BD's, because they have a huge selection.

04-01-2008, 06:09 AM	#7
FIDDYPOP Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Chi-Town Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:444 Blu-ray reviews:1	if you get a borders reward card you do get some cool coupons. They are the most expensivly priced. With some movies at 39.99. For a movie, thats ridiculous .

04-01-2008, 06:24 AM	#11
PS3ds Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	CC, BB, it makes no difference... anybody who does not buy from amazon is going to get ripped off. I am averaging $19.20 per title off my 60 BD purchases from them.

04-01-2008, 07:39 AM	#13
owa Blu-ray Knight Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 96	Wal-mart was my choice. It was a toss-up between Wal-mart and Target. Both have a really small selection but I went Wal-mart, just b/c it's usually really crowded. I can get in and out of Target really quickly and it's in the same area as BB and CC so that's at least something positive for it. Also, I probably could have gone with Suncoast also. Occasionally they might have a title I can't find anywhere else but they're usually even more expensive than the other stores and it's in the mall which are two strikes against it (plus the selection is hard to browse -- so I guess that's actually 3 strikes and out). Anyway, I buy most of mine from Best Buy. If I don't find something there, I go across the street to Circuit City. If I don't find it there, I go across the parking lot to Target or sometimes stop after Circuit City and just order from Amazon.

04-01-2008, 07:40 AM	#14
ixlegitballinxl Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Magic Kingdom, FL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:631 Trading Score:22	cc blows

04-01-2008, 07:48 AM	#15
Caligula Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Philadelphia Trading Score:1	mortonbay.com?

04-01-2008, 07:49 AM	#16
Raf008 Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:France	I would like to say: everywhere in FRANCE ( average titles cost around 40 dollars/each.!!!!!!).

04-01-2008, 08:07 AM	#17
Galactus Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Pillars of Creation Blu-ray collection:60 Trading Score:31	You forgot one... Kmart they sell blu-rays for $35.99 i was gonna buy ID4 there cause nobody else had it but when i seen that price i said to hell with you kmart they've got the worst prices thay also got The Punisher and The Terminator for $25 bucks a pop!!! Madness i tell ya...

04-01-2008, 08:09 AM	#18
nycomet Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Long Island, NY, USA ; I enjoy watching 3D blu-rays; 41 Blufans steels so far Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:1344 DVD collection:55 Digital collection:246 Blu-ray reviews:40 Trading Score:343	On the street in Chinatown

04-01-2008, 08:15 AM	#19
BigFoot Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Slovenia (EU) Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:77 Blu-ray collection:484 DVD collection:299	Personally I think BestBuy is the worst place to buy anything.

04-01-2008, 10:03 AM	#20
DragonSarc Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:San Leandro, CA Home Theater Gallery:28 Blu-ray reviews:1	1st place = Amazon - JR.com and Deep Discount is the place to get BLU's 2nd Place = Frys Electronics WORST PLACE = BESTBUY and CIRCUIT CITY RIP OFFsssssssssssssssss never ever buy there!!!!!!!!!!!

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