Blu-ray in retail stores - reports and anecdotes - Page 90 - Blu-ray Forum

oblio98 · 01-25-2008, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atomik kinder

What's your point?

DUH! The thread is titled "Blu-Ray in retail stores - reports and anecdotes".

What don't you understand? I'm sure with over 1000 posts you must be able to read a thread title.

sj001 · 01-25-2008, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oblio98

DUH! The thread is titled "Blu-Ray in retail stores - reports and anecdotes".

What don't you understand? I'm sure with over 1000 posts you must be able to read a thread title.

I think he was being sarcastic/joking... note the

.

oblio98 · 01-25-2008, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by sj001

I think he was being sarcastic/joking... note the

.

Ooops!

atomik kinder · 01-25-2008, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by oblio98

Ooops!

Your name....

The Point

Arr MiHardies · 01-25-2008, 06:56 AM

So I was hanging out in a Frys today, trying to convince myself to replace my wirless n router that got fried (even though I have a perfectly good wirelss g router from before my n upgrade) and very frequently wandered the whole store trying to talk myself into it (I never did, BTW) and of course, I spent a good chunk of that time walking back and forth across the blu-ray section, which, of course is immediately next to the HD-DUD section. in the entire, oh, two hours I was in that store, i did not see a single person checking out the titles in the dud section, while the blu-section was almost always filled with browsers. As for self space, Frys had 7 shelf "sections" for blu-ray, while only 5 for DUD.

cory · 01-25-2008, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Arr MiHardies

So I was hanging out in a Frys today, trying to convince myself to replace my wirless n router that got fried (even though I have a perfectly good wirelss g router from before my n upgrade) and very frequently wandered the whole store trying to talk myself into it (I never did, BTW) and of course, I spent a good chunk of that time walking back and forth across the blu-ray section, which, of course is immediately next to the HD-DUD section. in the entire, oh, two hours I was in that store, i did not see a single person checking out the titles in the dud section, while the blu-section was almost always filled with browsers. As for self space, Frys had 7 shelf "sections" for blu-ray, while only 5 for DUD.

Just wondering is FRYS also own suncoast video

David Craig · 01-25-2008, 03:06 PM

At my local Blockbuster in Mississauga (near Toronto, Ontario) I picked up a copy of Rush Hour 3 on Blu-ray to rent. As I was checking out, the Blockbuster employee said it was Ratatouille. I picked up the wrong case. Turns out the one copy of Rush Hour 3 was rented out.

I noticed that they also rent HD DVD titles. Blu-ray titles outnumber HD DVD by about 2:1. I asked when they are going to drop that "other" format. She said HD DVD will be kept forever. Blu-ray will probably lose the war in about 3 months.

I told her that HD DVD was down to 2 studios and I also gave her a copy of the Warner press release from Jan 4. She said, "Oh this is interesting".

I was surprised they are so ill-informed.

Anyways, I left the store feeling like I may have educated one person who may end up educating more.

TheRealBob · 01-25-2008, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by David Craig

I told her that HD DVD was down to 2 studios and I also gave her a copy of the Warner press release from Jan 4. She said, "Oh this is interesting".

You carry around copies of the Warner press release?

Now that's hardcore!

The Big Blue · 01-25-2008, 05:48 PM

upnorthsox · 01-25-2008, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TheRealBob

You carry around copies of the Warner press release?

Now that's hardcore!

LOL!! Kinda puts us to shame for just knowing the facts.

David Craig · 01-25-2008, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TheRealBob

You carry around copies of the Warner press release?

Now that's hardcore!

Why, don't you?

Actually I made about 10 copies on Jan 4 to give to friends. So far I have only given out 3 I think.

bluetyler · 01-25-2008, 07:43 PM

All,

I'm sitting in O'Hare at the moment waiting for a flight back to 'blighty' after a whistle stop business trip which took in California, Michigan and Illinois.

I did ensure I made room in my luggage to pick up some BD's whilst Stateside. Whilst I did manage to pick up a few titles I was disappointed that I could not get '3:10 to Yuma' anywhere!

Tried 'Best Buy' and a couple of other US outlets but they were all sold out. I guess in one respect that's a great sign, however it looks as though I'll have resort to my usual sources via the web to get my hands on this great film.

P.S. Like others have stated the split in BB and other outlets looks 4:1. The HD DVD sections' were bereft of titles and customers.

P.P.S. Region coding you say? Software on my HTPC is my friend

fitprod · 01-25-2008, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by cory

Just wondering is FRYS also own suncoast video

No... Suncoast is owned by FYE, not Fry's.

Fry's might have legal grounds to sue you for the insult.

fitprod

ryoohki · 01-25-2008, 10:45 PM

BTW, HMV Megastore in Downtown montreal went from

2 Blu : 2 Red

To

3 Blu : 1 Red...

mystiksuicide · 01-25-2008, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheRealBob

You carry around copies of the Warner press release?

Now that's hardcore!

I went up to a guy yesterday at BB while waiting for Cris that was going to buy an hd dvd and asked him "Are you buying that as an upconvert?" He said no that he had just bought a hdtv and wanted a "next generation player." I told him, Why are you buying a player that has basically no studio support?

I took him over the Apple computers and showed him this site, it was funny he freaked when he saw I was an SG,lol Bottom line he bought a Sony 300.

I didn't have a print out but was bright enough to take him to a computer for the facts.

sodrock · 01-25-2008, 11:37 PM

WHat is an SG?

huntifosi · 01-25-2008, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sodrock

WHat is an SG?

One of THE Suicide Girls...

ryoohki · 01-25-2008, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sodrock

WHat is an SG?

Just type suicide girls in Google and folow the white rabbit of love

Knight-Errant · 01-26-2008, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ryoohki

the white rabbit of love

He's never premature "rim shot!"

gearyt · 01-26-2008, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryoohki

Just type suicide girls in Google and folow the white rabbit of love

or check out "match faces with names" thread

01-25-2008, 07:43 PM	#1792
bluetyler Member Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Cheshire, UK	All, I'm sitting in O'Hare at the moment waiting for a flight back to 'blighty' after a whistle stop business trip which took in California, Michigan and Illinois. I did ensure I made room in my luggage to pick up some BD's whilst Stateside. Whilst I did manage to pick up a few titles I was disappointed that I could not get '3:10 to Yuma' anywhere! Tried 'Best Buy' and a couple of other US outlets but they were all sold out. I guess in one respect that's a great sign, however it looks as though I'll have resort to my usual sources via the web to get my hands on this great film. P.S. Like others have stated the split in BB and other outlets looks 4:1. The HD DVD sections' were bereft of titles and customers. P.P.S. Region coding you say? Software on my HTPC is my friend Last edited by bluetyler; 01-25-2008 at 07:53 PM.

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01-25-2008, 06:56 AM	#1785
Arr MiHardies Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	So I was hanging out in a Frys today, trying to convince myself to replace my wirless n router that got fried (even though I have a perfectly good wirelss g router from before my n upgrade) and very frequently wandered the whole store trying to talk myself into it (I never did, BTW) and of course, I spent a good chunk of that time walking back and forth across the blu-ray section, which, of course is immediately next to the HD-DUD section. in the entire, oh, two hours I was in that store, i did not see a single person checking out the titles in the dud section, while the blu-section was almost always filled with browsers. As for self space, Frys had 7 shelf "sections" for blu-ray, while only 5 for DUD.

01-25-2008, 03:06 PM	#1787
David Craig Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Canada Blu-ray reviews: 5	At my local Blockbuster in Mississauga (near Toronto, Ontario) I picked up a copy of Rush Hour 3 on Blu-ray to rent. As I was checking out, the Blockbuster employee said it was Ratatouille. I picked up the wrong case. Turns out the one copy of Rush Hour 3 was rented out. I noticed that they also rent HD DVD titles. Blu-ray titles outnumber HD DVD by about 2:1. I asked when they are going to drop that "other" format. She said HD DVD will be kept forever. Blu-ray will probably lose the war in about 3 months. I told her that HD DVD was down to 2 studios and I also gave her a copy of the Warner press release from Jan 4. She said, "Oh this is interesting". I was surprised they are so ill-informed. Anyways, I left the store feeling like I may have educated one person who may end up educating more.

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01-25-2008, 11:37 PM	#1796
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