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...

Arkitect76 · 11-13-2009, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moefiz

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

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

Yeah that is a FINE looking steelie!!!

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

jw · 11-13-2009, 05:56 PM

prolly cause hes canadian

and they already have a Futureshop that sells Steels

thaima1shu · 11-13-2009, 05:56 PM

Hell yes. It would certainly make things easier on us here.

thaima1shu · 11-13-2009, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwbbud

prolly cause hes canadian

That's what I was thinking too

xage · 11-13-2009, 05:59 PM

I think its better if the title is T.W.E.C. than FYE.

FYE is just part of T.W.E.C. (which includes - Sam Goodys, Suncoast, Coconuts, Saturday Matinee, Wherehouse, SecondSpin and FYE)

Arkitect76 · 11-13-2009, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwbbud

prolly cause hes canadian

and they already have a Futureshop that sells Steels

People just don't like spreading the wealth....why is it so bad to do that...they've had their time, Now I think it should be ours ..

jw · 11-13-2009, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xage

I think its better if the title is T.W.E.C. than FYE.

FYE is just part of T.W.E.C. (which includes - Sam Goodys, Suncoast, Coconuts, Saturday Matinee, Wherehouse, SecondSpin and FYE)

because FYE is the current seller for the DVD Steels (Exclusives to FYE) and they are familiar with the format. Plus people would say, Who the heck is TWEC?!

nycomet · 11-13-2009, 06:02 PM

Yes, FYE and its associated stores should start selling exclusive blu-ray steelbooks. It would be a good way for them to attract business away from amazon and Best Buy by offering items not found at other retailers.

To a degree, FYE is attempting to do so already by releasing exclusive DVD steelbooks. Unfortunately, it seems that FYE is not pushing the blu-ray format like Best Buy and others. In fact, in my area FYE has mostly DVDs. The blu-ray section in their stores is anemic at best.

Until that changes, FYE will continue to promote DVD steelbooks instead of Blu-ray. Eventually, they will have to enter the 21st Century.

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.

xage · 11-13-2009, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwbbud

because FYE is the current seller for the DVD Steels (Exclusives to FYE) and they are familiar with the format. Plus people would say, Who the heck is TWEC?!

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

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.

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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, 05:56 PM	#11
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	prolly cause hes canadian and they already have a Futureshop that sells Steels

11-13-2009, 05:56 PM	#12
thaima1shu Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:313 Trading Score:8	Hell yes. It would certainly make things easier on us here.

11-13-2009, 05:59 PM	#14
xage Banned Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:46	I think its better if the title is T.W.E.C. than FYE. FYE is just part of T.W.E.C. (which includes - Sam Goodys, Suncoast, Coconuts, Saturday Matinee, Wherehouse, SecondSpin and FYE)

11-13-2009, 06:02 PM	#17
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	Yes, FYE and its associated stores should start selling exclusive blu-ray steelbooks. It would be a good way for them to attract business away from amazon and Best Buy by offering items not found at other retailers. To a degree, FYE is attempting to do so already by releasing exclusive DVD steelbooks. Unfortunately, it seems that FYE is not pushing the blu-ray format like Best Buy and others. In fact, in my area FYE has mostly DVDs. The blu-ray section in their stores is anemic at best. Until that changes, FYE will continue to promote DVD steelbooks instead of Blu-ray. Eventually, they will have to enter the 21st Century.

11-13-2009, 06:03 PM	#18
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	#20
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.

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