Would you like FYE to start carrying Blu-ray SteelBooks™? - Blu-ray Forum

jw · 11-13-2009, 05:26 PM

Trying to get a gauge on format support for FYE, I know they carry DVD Steels but we would love to get some exclusive Blu-ray Books

Currently there is no one selling them in the US except the empty Steels that BB has offered(no movie inside)

Anyways, yes or no
Opinions and Feedback are always a plus

Arkitect76 · 11-13-2009, 05:28 PM

but of course!!!!...I walked into FYE a few days ago and saw Transformers 2 SB, GI Joe SB, etc, etc... and I was like, WTF!!!!

(BTW, I guess 'cuz I'm use to bluray sized cases, those steels looked kind of funny being so long)

I would love them to change that and get BLU RAY SB'S!!!! Hopefully they change and see the new interest is Bluray, not DVD

AccordTR · 11-13-2009, 05:29 PM

Sure the more the better that are close to home.

apsmith21 · 11-13-2009, 05:34 PM

Sure, I could drive to my local one after work. It would save a few $$$ too.

It would be nice to have somewhere LOCAL that I could drop by and pick up a release.

DeadDog · 11-13-2009, 05:42 PM

Absolutely, a local option is always better than trying to deal with importing and paying highter prices.

I wonder who said No and why though?

MaCruz · 11-13-2009, 05:44 PM

I'm in, but I have not bought a BD from there because of their high prices. If it's reasonable.. I'm in!

Moefiz · 11-13-2009, 05:46 PM

Hell yes..the GI Joe steelbook was awesome looking.

If Best Buy can't carry the torch, I hope FYE could.

Arkitect76 · 11-13-2009, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadDog

Absolutely, a local option is always better than trying to deal with importing and paying highter prices.

I wonder who said No and why though?

Click on the underlined number to the left of the percentages in the poll...

DeadDog · 11-13-2009, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sconde

Click on the underlined number to the left of the percentages in the poll...

Must be kinda lonely there

Didn't even know about that

Now what's his problem

pcdawg · 11-13-2009, 06:03 PM

I voted no becuase I would need to drive down to BUffalo to grab them LOL

It all depends on what Studio releases them. If they are different movie releases than Canadian FS releases, it'll be good as we'll get alot of variety of steelbooks.

You guys ahve to udnerstand the cdn market is alot smaller than the US in terms of retail sales. For sales of a movie for north america, canada probably is only 10% of that. WIth CDN steelbook releases, they keep production run low so they wont sit. That is one reason why steelbooks keep their value since there is smaller #s out there.

The thing is, with the US market so big, the production run would be high and thus saturating the market with tons of steelbooks. That would make them less exclusive.

Bolaar · 11-13-2009, 06:05 PM

Based on the prices that FYE normally charges...it would be cheaper to buy them from another country and have them shipped next day air to my doorstep.

Okay not that bad but I am sure they would be $40 minimum.

Arkitect76 · 11-13-2009, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bolaar

Based on the prices that FYE normally charges...it would be cheaper to buy them from another country and have them shipped next day air to my doorstep.

Okay not that bad but I am sure they would be $40 minimum.

doubt it, the GI JOE DVD SB is $24.99.....$15 bux more for the bluray SB version ?...nah!!!!

BTW, GI JOE bluray is also $24.99

jw · 11-13-2009, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bolaar

Based on the prices that FYE normally charges...it would be cheaper to buy them from another country and have them shipped next day air to my doorstep.

Okay not that bad but I am sure they would be $40 minimum.

I paid 25.99(actually 23.13, i got that 10% off card) for the 2 disc GI Joe SteelBook and TF2:ROTF and the going rate for the amaray counterparts are very close ($19.99 @WM for TF2 and 22.86 for GI Joe)

Quote:

I disagree that its "exclusively sold at FYE". I got my T.W.E.C. steelbooks not at FYE but at Suncoast and Secondspin

ok, fine, You win!! My thread, I titled it like I wanted it

No need for further discussion over the title

jetthead · 11-13-2009, 06:16 PM

The obvious answer is Yes! I have 2 FYE stores within 10 miles of my home & it would be lovely to be able to drive to one & pick up a Steelbook™ on release day. For those who question the pricing....simply don't buy if it's too expensive for you. Don't limit the choices for others because of your own cheapness...

Morphine · 11-14-2009, 11:04 AM

Hell Yeah! I dont know wht are they waiting, they keep doing the steelbooks for DVD but dont even do a test to see how is the support for a bluray release

Blufury · 11-19-2009, 03:09 AM

Most definitely. I'd like to go anywhere in town and pick up a Blu-ray steelbook.

DetroitSportsFan · 11-13-2009, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pcdawg

You guys ahve to udnerstand the cdn market is alot smaller than the US in terms of retail sales. For sales of a movie for north america, canada probably is only 10% of that. WIth CDN steelbook releases, they keep production run low so they wont sit. That is one reason why steelbooks keep their value since there is smaller #s out there.

The thing is, with the US market so big, the production run would be high and thus saturating the market with tons of steelbooks. That would make them less exclusive.

Easy for you to say. You can buy them for retail. We in the U.S. would like that option.

GreatGreg · 11-14-2009, 05:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

Easy for you to say. You can buy them for retail. We in the U.S. would like that option.

I should hook you up with a buddy of mine in Toronto who is always driving down to the States to pick up the latest action figures from Toys R Us and Target.

Grass is always greener.

GreatGreg · 11-14-2009, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pcdawg

The thing is, with the US market so big, the production run would be high and thus saturating the market with tons of steelbooks. That would make them less exclusive.

So this brings me to an earlier point as to "Why do you collect SteelBooks?".

I couldn't care less if everyone had an IRON MAN or JOHN RAMBO or whatever. I am only interested in what I like and the 'collectibility' of them is secondary.

I have no interest in JOHN RAMBO, and if I had one, I would trade it in a heartbeat for an IRON MAN. And that is even if the whole world had IRON MANs.

In ten years, these will all likely be recycling material for me.

pentatonic · 11-14-2009, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pcdawg

I voted no becuase I would need to drive down to BUffalo to grab them LOL

It all depends on what Studio releases them. If they are different movie releases than Canadian FS releases, it'll be good as we'll get alot of variety of steelbooks.

You guys ahve to udnerstand the cdn market is alot smaller than the US in terms of retail sales. For sales of a movie for north america, canada probably is only 10% of that. WIth CDN steelbook releases, they keep production run low so they wont sit. That is one reason why steelbooks keep their value since there is smaller #s out there.

The thing is, with the US market so big, the production run would be high and thus saturating the market with tons of steelbooks. That would make them less exclusive.

Even though I am Canadian and would love for you guys to get acces to some cheap steels, I have the same reasoning, if markets that size are flooded, then it takes away from the collectability value, hence not as special.

If though they are different releases, then hell yeah as we canadians do pay top dollar too for releases from France and Germany already. Yes we're very lucky with FS but we still have to import tons and pay for them richly and I don't mind that, it just makes the whole thing even more exclusive.

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11-13-2009, 05:26 PM	#1
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	Would you like FYE to start carrying Blu-ray SteelBooks™? Trying to get a gauge on format support for FYE, I know they carry DVD Steels but we would love to get some exclusive Blu-ray Books Currently there is no one selling them in the US except the empty Steels that BB has offered(no movie inside) Anyways, yes or no Opinions and Feedback are always a plus Last edited by jw; 11-13-2009 at 05:31 PM.

11-13-2009, 05:28 PM	#2
Arkitect76 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New York City Blu-Ray Steelbooks™: (75) 4K collection:129 Blu-ray collection:814 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:2 Trading Score:145	but of course!!!!...I walked into FYE a few days ago and saw Transformers 2 SB, GI Joe SB, etc, etc... and I was like, WTF!!!! (BTW, I guess 'cuz I'm use to bluray sized cases, those steels looked kind of funny being so long) I would love them to change that and get BLU RAY SB'S!!!! Hopefully they change and see the new interest is Bluray, not DVD Last edited by Arkitect76; 11-13-2009 at 05:33 PM.

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11-13-2009, 05:29 PM	#3
AccordTR Senior Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Winnipeg, MB Trading Score:23	Sure the more the better that are close to home.

11-13-2009, 05:34 PM	#4
apsmith21 Power Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:151 Trading Score:85	Sure, I could drive to my local one after work. It would save a few $$$ too. It would be nice to have somewhere LOCAL that I could drop by and pick up a release.

11-13-2009, 05:42 PM	#5
DeadDog Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:355 Digital collection:96 iTunes collection:125 Trading Score:360	Absolutely, a local option is always better than trying to deal with importing and paying highter prices. I wonder who said No and why though?

11-13-2009, 05:44 PM	#6
MaCruz Community Gaming Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:104 Blu-ray collection:958 DVD collection:18 MA collection:394 Digital collection:570 iTunes collection:527 Prime collection:192 Blu-ray reviews: 23 Trading Score:139	I'm in, but I have not bought a BD from there because of their high prices. If it's reasonable.. I'm in!

11-13-2009, 05:46 PM	#7
Moefiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:288 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:70	Hell yes..the GI Joe steelbook was awesome looking. If Best Buy can't carry the torch, I hope FYE could.

11-13-2009, 06:03 PM	#10
pcdawg Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:33	I voted no becuase I would need to drive down to BUffalo to grab them LOL It all depends on what Studio releases them. If they are different movie releases than Canadian FS releases, it'll be good as we'll get alot of variety of steelbooks. You guys ahve to udnerstand the cdn market is alot smaller than the US in terms of retail sales. For sales of a movie for north america, canada probably is only 10% of that. WIth CDN steelbook releases, they keep production run low so they wont sit. That is one reason why steelbooks keep their value since there is smaller #s out there. The thing is, with the US market so big, the production run would be high and thus saturating the market with tons of steelbooks. That would make them less exclusive.

11-13-2009, 06:05 PM	#11
Bolaar Expert Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Munson, OH Blu-ray collection:111 Trading Score:22	Based on the prices that FYE normally charges...it would be cheaper to buy them from another country and have them shipped next day air to my doorstep. Okay not that bad but I am sure they would be $40 minimum.

11-13-2009, 06:16 PM	#14
jetthead Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Ohio USA 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:2101 DVD collection:39 Trading Score:10	The obvious answer is Yes! I have 2 FYE stores within 10 miles of my home & it would be lovely to be able to drive to one & pick up a Steelbook™ on release day. For those who question the pricing....simply don't buy if it's too expensive for you. Don't limit the choices for others because of your own cheapness...

11-14-2009, 11:04 AM	#15
Morphine Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Lake Mary, FL Steelbooks™: 100+ Blu-ray collection:298 Trading Score:15	Hell Yeah! I dont know wht are they waiting, they keep doing the steelbooks for DVD but dont even do a test to see how is the support for a bluray release

11-19-2009, 03:09 AM	#16
Blufury Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Texas 4K collection:408 Blu-ray collection:1668 Trading Score:36	Most definitely. I'd like to go anywhere in town and pick up a Blu-ray steelbook.

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