Delay Buying BD Movies Immediately - Blu-ray Forum

scrapser · 06-20-2008, 01:48 PM

I now have 8 BD movies that I purchased over the past 5 months. Thankfully most of the movies I'm interested in haven't been released yet; hence the small number of discs. I say thankfully because I have already learned a big lesson.

Do not buy movies immediately upon their release!

Five of the movies I own have since been offered at 50% off at online stores. I'm sure the others will follow.

Bladerunner 5 Disc Set
300
Predator
Terminator 1 & 2

I also own:

Patton
Battle of Britain
Master and Commander

Like anything else that's new on the market the price will always start high. I just didn't realize there would be such drastic markdowns so soon after the initial release.

Beta Man · 06-20-2008, 01:50 PM

I know... Blade Runner is $17 now for a 5-disc set..... that's cheaper than a new DVD !!!!!

Patton is awesome too.... how is the PQ/AQ on Battle of Britain?

DigitalfreakNYC · 06-20-2008, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

I know... Blade Runner is $17 now for a 5-disc set..... that's cheaper than a new DVD !!!!!

Patton is awesome too.... how is the PQ/AQ on Battle of Britain?

Wasn't Blade Runner just $11.99? THAT was a steal

SS316SRV · 06-20-2008, 01:56 PM

I will buy some movies when they come out because I want them as soon as I can get them. Batman Begins will be expensive, but I will buy it the day it comes out, so I can watch it that night. I will probably wait for V for Vendetta to get cheaper before I buy it.

ryoohki · 06-20-2008, 01:57 PM

Well isn't it like that for everything in electronics anyway?

MOONPHASE · 06-20-2008, 01:58 PM

the only movies i get on first day are only just ones i want really badly but the ones im just iffy about i will tend to wait until someone trades it in or wait for a good deal

GoBlu08 · 06-20-2008, 02:04 PM

There are movies that I want day one. For example: Gangs of New York, The Omen, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Shawshank Redemption to name a few. I can't wait most the time.

owa · 06-20-2008, 02:38 PM

Yeah, I'm not much for waiting. Part of the reason I buy locally instead of ordering online and sometimes drive all over town looking for titles before the release date.

Mr. Cinema · 06-20-2008, 02:45 PM

Some titles I can wait on. However, some, such as future releases like Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk, that I must own on day 1.

stockstar1138 · 06-20-2008, 02:53 PM

wal-mart wanted $29.99 for there will be blood and cloverfield.

They will be in some $16.99 amazon sale in 2 months, i can wait.

Rheologuy · 06-20-2008, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

Patton is awesome too.... how is the PQ/AQ on Battle of Britain?

This is one I've anticipated a long time, despite the datedness of many of the effects-- PQ/AQ did not disappoint me. Love those planes!

makaveli21 · 06-20-2008, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoBlu08

There are movies that I want day one. For example: Gangs of New York, The Omen, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Shawshank Redemption to name a few. I can't wait most the time.

And sometimes you can still get them cheap anyway right when they come out. I have Shawshank reserved for $14.96...

matthewrounds · 06-20-2008, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scrapser

Do not buy movies immediately upon their release!

Is this really worth starting a thread about? I am glad you like blu-ray movies, and wait to find the best deal, but the best deal is all relative to many factors that are very individual. Things are always cheaper in the electronics world several weeks/months after release.

horrorfreak889 · 06-20-2008, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scrapser

Do not buy movies immediately upon their release!

hmmm...NO THANKS!!!!!

Blu-Runner · 06-20-2008, 04:13 PM

I can wait on some movies, especially ones I already own on DVD (catalogue titles), but for new or old ones that I REALLY want, it is hard to wait.

Minimejer05 · 06-20-2008, 04:19 PM

Thats movies. They drop alot. Just got to keep an eye out if you buy from Amazon as you have 30 days to get some money if it lowers.

mdm1699 · 06-20-2008, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scrapser

I now have 8 BD movies that I purchased over the past 5 months. Thankfully most of the movies I'm interested in haven't been released yet; hence the small number of discs. I say thankfully because I have already learned a big lesson.

Do not buy movies immediately upon their release!

Five of the movies I own have since been offered at 50% off at online stores. I'm sure the others will follow.

Bladerunner 5 Disc Set
300
Predator
Terminator 1 & 2

I also own:

Patton
Battle of Britain
Master and Commander

Like anything else that's new on the market the price will always start high. I just didn't realize there would be such drastic markdowns so soon after the initial release.

I would do this if I have you around to

when I reach for that movie, and it's not there. I promise to resuscitate you

Beating a dead horse... bringing up/asking something that has been discussed a thousand times before

just to do it all over again when I reach for another movie......AND IT'S NOT THERE.

jw · 06-20-2008, 04:36 PM

yea look at the price of Meet the Spartans on Amazon....9.00

woldymoldy · 06-20-2008, 04:37 PM

dont buy bread this week, it will be cheaper in next week. this does not need a thread.

Blu Ray McHone · 06-20-2008, 04:43 PM

Patton is awesome too.... how is the PQ/AQ on Battle of Britain?[/QUOTE]

The PQ/AQ on Battle of Britain is top notch! Another excellent release from Fox!

06-20-2008, 01:48 PM	#1
scrapser Member Member since:Mar 2008	Delay Buying BD Movies Immediately I now have 8 BD movies that I purchased over the past 5 months. Thankfully most of the movies I'm interested in haven't been released yet; hence the small number of discs. I say thankfully because I have already learned a big lesson. Do not buy movies immediately upon their release! Five of the movies I own have since been offered at 50% off at online stores. I'm sure the others will follow. Bladerunner 5 Disc Set 300 Predator Terminator 1 & 2 I also own: Patton Battle of Britain Master and Commander Like anything else that's new on the market the price will always start high. I just didn't realize there would be such drastic markdowns so soon after the initial release.

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06-20-2008, 01:50 PM	#2
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	I know... Blade Runner is $17 now for a 5-disc set..... that's cheaper than a new DVD !!!!! Patton is awesome too.... how is the PQ/AQ on Battle of Britain?

06-20-2008, 01:56 PM	#4
SS316SRV Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Appleton, WI Blu-ray collection:74	I will buy some movies when they come out because I want them as soon as I can get them. Batman Begins will be expensive, but I will buy it the day it comes out, so I can watch it that night. I will probably wait for V for Vendetta to get cheaper before I buy it.

06-20-2008, 01:57 PM	#5
ryoohki Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:5	Well isn't it like that for everything in electronics anyway?

06-20-2008, 01:58 PM	#6
MOONPHASE Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:California 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:520 DVD collection:820 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:29	the only movies i get on first day are only just ones i want really badly but the ones im just iffy about i will tend to wait until someone trades it in or wait for a good deal

06-20-2008, 02:04 PM	#7
GoBlu08 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:8 Blu-ray reviews:4	There are movies that I want day one. For example: Gangs of New York, The Omen, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Shawshank Redemption to name a few. I can't wait most the time.

06-20-2008, 02:38 PM	#8
owa Blu-ray Knight Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 96	Yeah, I'm not much for waiting. Part of the reason I buy locally instead of ordering online and sometimes drive all over town looking for titles before the release date.

06-20-2008, 02:45 PM	#9
Mr. Cinema Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:NC 4K collection:34 Blu-ray collection:35 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:85	Some titles I can wait on. However, some, such as future releases like Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk, that I must own on day 1.

06-20-2008, 02:53 PM	#10
stockstar1138 Banned Member since:Apr 2007	wal-mart wanted $29.99 for there will be blood and cloverfield. They will be in some $16.99 amazon sale in 2 months, i can wait.

06-20-2008, 04:13 PM	#15
Blu-Runner Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:85 Blu-ray collection:203 DVD collection:3 Trading Score:16	I can wait on some movies, especially ones I already own on DVD (catalogue titles), but for new or old ones that I REALLY want, it is hard to wait.

06-20-2008, 04:19 PM	#16
Minimejer05 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Minnesota Home Theater Gallery:14 4K collection:532 Blu-ray collection:1995 Blu-ray reviews:28 Trading Score:6	Thats movies. They drop alot. Just got to keep an eye out if you buy from Amazon as you have 30 days to get some money if it lowers.

06-20-2008, 04:36 PM	#18
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	yea look at the price of Meet the Spartans on Amazon....9.00

06-20-2008, 04:37 PM	#19
woldymoldy Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray collection:110 Trading Score:4	dont buy bread this week, it will be cheaper in next week. this does not need a thread.

06-20-2008, 04:43 PM	#20
Blu Ray McHone Expert Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Ohio Blu-ray reviews: 2	Patton is awesome too.... how is the PQ/AQ on Battle of Britain?[/QUOTE] The PQ/AQ on Battle of Britain is top notch! Another excellent release from Fox!

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