Woolworths going bust - possible Blu-ray firesale? - Blu-ray Forum

Imy786 · 12-11-2008, 02:18 PM

If you're in the UK you'll know that Woolies is more than likely about to fold.

I've just paid them a visit and while their Blu-ray stock is still full-price at the mo I reckon there's a pretty good chance they'll start slashing prices soon.

Might be worth keeping an eye on!

Sky_Captain · 12-11-2008, 02:25 PM

I'd rather set myself on fire than give Woolworths any cash.

AikonEnt · 12-11-2008, 02:42 PM

I had a look in there last week when they had their (up to) 50% off sale. Blu's and PS3 games were 10% off. Still cheaper buying online, plus the queues were massive. Don't exactly have a huge selection anyway.

Imy786 · 12-11-2008, 02:50 PM

If they have to rid get rid of all their stock they must slash prices a fair bit towards the end.

Have to beat hmv.com's 2 for £25 offer though!

JB23 · 12-11-2008, 03:22 PM

Had a look today still only 10% blu's and there prices are crazy £23 for some new releases.

Hedchekr · 12-11-2008, 03:24 PM

If they are anything like Circuit City, they actually marked up Blu-rays before applying the discount.

Matt74uk · 12-11-2008, 06:13 PM

They had already removed all the DVDs from display at the beginning of the week in the store near me (Lakeside Shopping Centre). They still had the Blu-ray section though which was a bit weird!

As others have said, even at 10% off they are still more expensive than other places on the high street and can't even compete with online prices.

I'm hoping they might drop the prices on what's left towards the end of next week. It was beginning to look a bit empty when I went there today.

blufan08 · 12-11-2008, 11:09 PM

a shop worker said today they will be no cuts on bluray n dvds and all stock left will go back

12-11-2008, 02:18 PM	#1
Imy786 Junior Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:77	Woolworths going bust - possible Blu-ray firesale? If you're in the UK you'll know that Woolies is more than likely about to fold. I've just paid them a visit and while their Blu-ray stock is still full-price at the mo I reckon there's a pretty good chance they'll start slashing prices soon. Might be worth keeping an eye on!

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12-11-2008, 02:25 PM	#2
Sky_Captain Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:17	I'd rather set myself on fire than give Woolworths any cash.

12-11-2008, 02:42 PM	#3
AikonEnt Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Crawley, UK Blu-ray collection:246	I had a look in there last week when they had their (up to) 50% off sale. Blu's and PS3 games were 10% off. Still cheaper buying online, plus the queues were massive. Don't exactly have a huge selection anyway.

12-11-2008, 02:50 PM	#4
Imy786 Junior Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:77	If they have to rid get rid of all their stock they must slash prices a fair bit towards the end. Have to beat hmv.com's 2 for £25 offer though!

12-11-2008, 03:22 PM	#5
JB23 Junior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:United Kingdom Blu-ray collection:194 Blu-ray reviews:4	Had a look today still only 10% blu's and there prices are crazy £23 for some new releases.

12-11-2008, 03:24 PM	#6
Hedchekr Special Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Orcutt, Cali Blu-ray collection:120 Trading Score:5	If they are anything like Circuit City, they actually marked up Blu-rays before applying the discount.

12-11-2008, 06:13 PM	#7
Matt74uk Active Member Member since:May 2007 4K collection:71 Blu-ray collection:309 Blu-ray reviews:1	They had already removed all the DVDs from display at the beginning of the week in the store near me (Lakeside Shopping Centre). They still had the Blu-ray section though which was a bit weird! As others have said, even at 10% off they are still more expensive than other places on the high street and can't even compete with online prices. I'm hoping they might drop the prices on what's left towards the end of next week. It was beginning to look a bit empty when I went there today.

12-11-2008, 11:09 PM	#8
blufan08 Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:uk Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:212	a shop worker said today they will be no cuts on bluray n dvds and all stock left will go back

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