Are prices getting better? - Blu-ray Forum

Travis · 06-19-2009, 12:14 PM

Blu-ray prices are coming down. Right?

Just went through the Top Blu-ray Deals on this site. 424 discs are 14.99 or lower. I know a lot is complete crap, but not all of it is. This is great for helping Blu-ray get into everyone's house.

I bought a few SACDs (glad I didn't buy more) and one of the reasons they failed to catch on was, price. I hope Blu-ray doesn't follow SACDs.

Since Blu-rays are as cheap as DVDs or just 3 -5 dollars more they are more acceptable to more consumers. I think I even saw some new releases that were cheaper than the DVDs. Can't remember. Anyway, this is great to see that prices are getting lower.

degas · 06-19-2009, 12:21 PM

I think prices right now sucks.
New releases (and some catalogue releases like A Bug's Life) for 28-30 usd.

I would have thought prices would have gone done by now.
It surely is one of the reason why the format adopts slowely.

Sussudio · 06-19-2009, 12:24 PM

when i saw The Searchers for 7.99 on Amazon...i knew prices were coming down

(the identical dvd version is 34 something...)

clownface · 06-19-2009, 12:27 PM

Prices on older catalogue titles seem to be down, aa lot of $14.99 blu rays at Best buy & JandR but new titles are still too expensive to buy in stores. I only buy new titles from amazon and only after they've dropped in price a bit.

OARmaster · 06-19-2009, 12:27 PM

There is nothing wrong with the current prices. Despite the complaints...they really are not high.

CMM · 06-19-2009, 12:28 PM

New releases and popular movies are still expensive, like Iron Man.

Erik E. Erik · 06-19-2009, 12:28 PM

Iron Maiden: Flight 666 was 14.99 for the Blu and 11.99 for the DVD. That's a fair difference.

Moefiz · 06-19-2009, 12:31 PM

Prices are still up there but I have learned not to buy a title on release day because you can usually get it on sale a few weeks later.

Sussudio · 06-19-2009, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CMM

New releases and popular movies are still expensive, like Iron Man.

ive seen Iron Man on amazon for 14.99 many, many times

but i guess that's just amazon so i get your point...if someone were to walk into a best buy or something it would probably be like 29.99..

K_Williamson42 · 06-19-2009, 12:41 PM

I dont think any catalog title should be priced more then $10-$14.99 because most catalog titles are double dips for me. New Releases, screw the digital copy price dont neeed it so give me a new blu for $19.99-$24.99 and if its a 2 disc (blu + dvd) $29.99. I think with the drops in prices with the TV's and blu-ray players over the last year making the movies more affordable well help get this technology into the average consumer home. Not just movie buffs and HT guys like us.

ScarredLungs · 06-19-2009, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sussudio

when i saw The Searchers for 7.99 on Amazon...i knew prices were coming down

(the identical dvd version is 34 something...)

That reminds me... I still need to pick this one up. I think prices are slowly coming as blu becomes and more popular.

MaCruz · 06-19-2009, 12:52 PM

It depends on weekly sale ads.

I refuse to buy a new BD for $29.99.

P@t_Mtl · 06-19-2009, 12:54 PM

You need to shop around.

For example this week, I wanted to buy Spaceballs. Amazon.ca as it for $26 yet if I go to Future Shop it's $19.99.

I still get many BD at higher prices in anime from Amazon.ca because well there is very little options here for getting them. They are not found in Wall-Mart or Future Shop. There is one store who as anime but those are usualy DVD at very high prices.

ScarredLungs · 06-19-2009, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travis

Blu-ray prices are coming down. Right?

Just went through the Top Blu-ray Deals on this site. 424 discs are 14.99 or lower. I know a lot is complete crap, but not all of it is. This is great for helping Blu-ray get into everyone's house.

I bought a few SACDs (glad I didn't buy more) and one of the reasons they failed to catch on was, price. I hope Blu-ray doesn't follow SACDs.

Since Blu-rays are as cheap as DVDs or just 3 -5 dollars more they are more acceptable to more consumers. I think I even saw some new releases that were cheaper than the DVDs. Can't remember. Anyway, this is great to see that prices are getting lower.

Where do you normally shop for your movies?

danman227460 · 06-19-2009, 01:58 PM

Prices are ok if you know how to shop. The only prices I ever pay for retail is Disney releases. They never seem to go on sale unless you live in the States and go to ToysRUs for Bugs Life.

As long as you check your ads, and pay attention to sales, you can pick up most of the titles you need for cheap.

davcole · 06-19-2009, 02:04 PM

I'm actually pretty content for the catalog titles. Seems you can get many at retail for around $15 if you are patient. I'd still like to see the list drop to about $25/$20.

New releases are still much too expensive. I think a new release should top at $34.95.

DetroitSportsFan · 06-19-2009, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davcole

New releases are still much too expensive.

Yeah, $28-$30 is too high for many people. New releases should stay under $25. Catalog titles should be under $20.

But if you're patient and shop around, you can find deals.

Nutbunnies · 06-19-2009, 03:25 PM

Catalog titles are getting better, although I'd prefer to see more in the $14.99 range.

New releases and Disney catalog titles need to go down about $5-10.

Coqui2k · 06-19-2009, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CMM

New releases and popular movies are still expensive, like Iron Man.

Iron Man was 16.99 a couple months back

Travis · 06-19-2009, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cvm

Where do you normally shop for your movies?

Amazon.com year round.
Fry's during Christmas vacation. I go into BestBuy but never get anything, too pricey.

Sometimes I buy at stores in Taipei, but I have to pay around 30 dollars US for a movie (they have Mandarin subtitles for wife, so it's okay). One shop will give me 10% off if I buy 5 or 6 at a time.

When I saw T2-Skynet Edition at $14.99 a couple months after its release, I can't help but think prices are getting lower, which is great. Just wish more US releases had Chines subtitles.

06-19-2009, 12:14 PM	#1
Travis Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Recliner Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:126 Blu-ray collection:2055 DVD collection:241 iTunes collection:40 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:14	Are prices getting better? Blu-ray prices are coming down. Right? Just went through the Top Blu-ray Deals on this site. 424 discs are 14.99 or lower. I know a lot is complete crap, but not all of it is. This is great for helping Blu-ray get into everyone's house. I bought a few SACDs (glad I didn't buy more) and one of the reasons they failed to catch on was, price. I hope Blu-ray doesn't follow SACDs. Since Blu-rays are as cheap as DVDs or just 3 -5 dollars more they are more acceptable to more consumers. I think I even saw some new releases that were cheaper than the DVDs. Can't remember. Anyway, this is great to see that prices are getting lower.

06-19-2009, 12:27 PM	#4
clownface Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Brooklyn New York	Some.. Prices on older catalogue titles seem to be down, aa lot of $14.99 blu rays at Best buy & JandR but new titles are still too expensive to buy in stores. I only buy new titles from amazon and only after they've dropped in price a bit.

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06-19-2009, 12:21 PM	#2
degas Senior Member Member since:Jan 2007 iTunes collection:1317 Blu-ray reviews:3	I think prices right now sucks. New releases (and some catalogue releases like A Bug's Life) for 28-30 usd. I would have thought prices would have gone done by now. It surely is one of the reason why the format adopts slowely.

06-19-2009, 12:24 PM	#3
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	when i saw The Searchers for 7.99 on Amazon...i knew prices were coming down (the identical dvd version is 34 something...)

06-19-2009, 12:27 PM	#5
OARmaster Banned Member since:May 2009 Blu-ray collection:8	There is nothing wrong with the current prices. Despite the complaints...they really are not high.

06-19-2009, 12:28 PM	#6
CMM Banned Member since:Dec 2008 Location:I have to return some videotapes Blu-ray collection:42	New releases and popular movies are still expensive, like Iron Man.

06-19-2009, 12:28 PM	#7
Erik E. Erik Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 Home Theater Gallery:27 4K collection:62 Blu-ray collection:585 DVD collection:16	Iron Maiden: Flight 666 was 14.99 for the Blu and 11.99 for the DVD. That's a fair difference.

06-19-2009, 12:31 PM	#8
Moefiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:288 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:70	Prices are still up there but I have learned not to buy a title on release day because you can usually get it on sale a few weeks later.

06-19-2009, 12:41 PM	#10
K_Williamson42 Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray collection:418 Trading Score:16	I dont think any catalog title should be priced more then $10-$14.99 because most catalog titles are double dips for me. New Releases, screw the digital copy price dont neeed it so give me a new blu for $19.99-$24.99 and if its a 2 disc (blu + dvd) $29.99. I think with the drops in prices with the TV's and blu-ray players over the last year making the movies more affordable well help get this technology into the average consumer home. Not just movie buffs and HT guys like us.

06-19-2009, 12:52 PM	#12
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	It depends on weekly sale ads. I refuse to buy a new BD for $29.99.

06-19-2009, 12:54 PM	#13
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	You need to shop around. For example this week, I wanted to buy Spaceballs. Amazon.ca as it for $26 yet if I go to Future Shop it's $19.99. I still get many BD at higher prices in anime from Amazon.ca because well there is very little options here for getting them. They are not found in Wall-Mart or Future Shop. There is one store who as anime but those are usualy DVD at very high prices.

06-19-2009, 01:58 PM	#15
danman227460 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Canada 4K collection:907 Blu-ray collection:1094 Trading Score:59	Prices are ok if you know how to shop. The only prices I ever pay for retail is Disney releases. They never seem to go on sale unless you live in the States and go to ToysRUs for Bugs Life. As long as you check your ads, and pay attention to sales, you can pick up most of the titles you need for cheap.

06-19-2009, 02:04 PM	#16
davcole Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Cincinnati, Oh 4K collection:138 Blu-ray collection:407 Digital collection:25 Blu-ray reviews: 146 Trading Score:9	I'm actually pretty content for the catalog titles. Seems you can get many at retail for around $15 if you are patient. I'd still like to see the list drop to about $25/$20. New releases are still much too expensive. I think a new release should top at $34.95.

06-19-2009, 03:25 PM	#18
Nutbunnies Member Member since:Mar 2009 Blu-ray collection:91 iTunes collection:31	Catalog titles are getting better, although I'd prefer to see more in the $14.99 range. New releases and Disney catalog titles need to go down about $5-10.

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