Buying Used Blus at Amazon - Blu-ray Forum

mdtulp · 05-05-2008, 12:44 AM

Has anyone boughten any used blus from Amazon?, Im just wonderin how it works, since they are from individuals, if I order multiple blus , do I get them all at once, or do the individuals just send them out them selves, so you get them at varyin times? Any problems with dirty or scratched discs?

wormraper · 05-05-2008, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by mdtulp

Has anyone boughten any used blus from Amazon?, Im just wonderin how it works, since they are from individuals, if I order multiple blus , do I get them all at once, or do the individuals just send them out them selves, so you get them at varyin times? Any problems with dirty or scratched discs?

basically it's amazon's version of half.com. Individual user ship out on their own time with their own shipping charges.

Homura · 05-05-2008, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by wormraper

basically it's amazon's version of half.com. Individual user ship out on their own time with their own shipping charges.

Less the $5.00 off coupons

AlexG · 05-05-2008, 02:08 AM

I'd rather pay the extra $2-3 on a new Blu-Ray than a used one from an outside sellar. Usually i have no problem with these kind of purchases and for the most part the DVD is delivered as advertised. But in some cases you'll always end up with a thud especially with my last order. I ordered a New copy of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End for $16... but when i received the dvd, the case was cracked inside. The disc's looked fine but i'm out of a case with this purchase.

camper · 05-06-2008, 05:24 PM

I got Hairspray from an Amazon member for $15--new--when Amazon itself was selling it for $27.95.

I've bought a few other used items, and have no complaints. Amazon is better than ebay for punishing people who don't fulfill their end of the deal properly.

~Camper

SDon1969 · 05-06-2008, 05:27 PM

I use the third party sellers all the time, esp if there's a good bargain. Have not been ripped off on a blu as of yet. They each send the orders out seperately.

Forgot to mention, "boughten" isn't a word. Just use "bought" or "purchased"! Couldn't resist.

Beta Man · 05-06-2008, 05:29 PM

it's like Half.com in the fact that as long as you only deal with people with mostly positive feedback, from a good sample set (100 sales or so) you should be alright.

LifeOfAPirate13 · 05-06-2008, 05:32 PM

Well that is true but here is exactly what happens sometimes. If I order 5 blu rays from the same vendor you are going to have to pay 2-3 dollars for shipping per blu ray you buy so each one you buy you pay a shipping charge on. A vendor can potentially send them all to you at once, to save himself money but you will still be paying a few dollars shipping for every item you buy. I hope that clears it up

quirkmanly · 05-06-2008, 05:33 PM

I've ordered a few and, touch wood, have never had a problem with the condition or the shipping times. If you shoot for the folks with a 98% or above rating, you will be ok.

Out of interest, someone currently has a new copy of Ocean's Thirteen for $0.99 on there.

05-05-2008, 12:44 AM	#1
mdtulp Senior Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Montana, great falls Blu-ray collection:144 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:18	Buying Used Blus at Amazon Has anyone boughten any used blus from Amazon?, Im just wonderin how it works, since they are from individuals, if I order multiple blus , do I get them all at once, or do the individuals just send them out them selves, so you get them at varyin times? Any problems with dirty or scratched discs?

05-06-2008, 05:27 PM	#6
SDon1969 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Massachusetts Home Theater Gallery:32 Blu-ray collection:745 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I use the third party sellers all the time, esp if there's a good bargain. Have not been ripped off on a blu as of yet. They each send the orders out seperately. Forgot to mention, "boughten" isn't a word. Just use "bought" or "purchased"! Couldn't resist. Last edited by SDon1969; 05-06-2008 at 05:34 PM.

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05-05-2008, 02:08 AM	#4
AlexG Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Orange County Blu-ray collection:477 Trading Score:5	I'd rather pay the extra $2-3 on a new Blu-Ray than a used one from an outside sellar. Usually i have no problem with these kind of purchases and for the most part the DVD is delivered as advertised. But in some cases you'll always end up with a thud especially with my last order. I ordered a New copy of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End for $16... but when i received the dvd, the case was cracked inside. The disc's looked fine but i'm out of a case with this purchase.

05-06-2008, 05:24 PM	#5
camper Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray collection:367 DVD collection:445 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I got Hairspray from an Amazon member for $15--new--when Amazon itself was selling it for $27.95. I've bought a few other used items, and have no complaints. Amazon is better than ebay for punishing people who don't fulfill their end of the deal properly. ~Camper

05-06-2008, 05:29 PM	#7
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	it's like Half.com in the fact that as long as you only deal with people with mostly positive feedback, from a good sample set (100 sales or so) you should be alright.

05-06-2008, 05:32 PM	#8
LifeOfAPirate13 Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Chicago, IL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:18	Well that is true but here is exactly what happens sometimes. If I order 5 blu rays from the same vendor you are going to have to pay 2-3 dollars for shipping per blu ray you buy so each one you buy you pay a shipping charge on. A vendor can potentially send them all to you at once, to save himself money but you will still be paying a few dollars shipping for every item you buy. I hope that clears it up

05-06-2008, 05:33 PM	#9
quirkmanly Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 4K collection:129 Blu-ray collection:280 Trading Score:78	I've ordered a few and, touch wood, have never had a problem with the condition or the shipping times. If you shoot for the folks with a 98% or above rating, you will be ok. Out of interest, someone currently has a new copy of Ocean's Thirteen for $0.99 on there.

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