Article: Consumers urged to pick new DVD format

[grip24]

Originally Posted by JTK

$45-50 for TWO Blu-Ray discs (not DVD's) chock loaded with goodness.

Well informed customers already in the mix won't have any problems picking it up.

All told: I just see this being harped on around here repeatedly, and I just don't see it being a big problem.

Sorry maybe is me...No movie is worth $50.00....Specially SP3 loaded w/things that probably going to watch once if that.

[JTK]

Originally Posted by grip24

Sorry maybe is me...No movie is worth $50.00....Specially SP3 loaded w/things that probably going to watch once if that.

Then don't buy it. Problem solved. Plenty of other people still will.


I just see some people harping on this like somehow Spiderman 3 is going to cost the BDA the format war and I just don't accept that kind of overhyped doom 'n' gloom.

Obviously I wish (and hope) they find a way to maybe tweak another $5-$10 out of that price before all is said and done.

I've seen discs get announced months out like this and then by the time the release happens you see the final price ends up being different (usually lower) and it all works out.

Patience!


EDIT:

A few things people are forgetting:

This is all going to happen during the big holiday shopping season.

The current BD promotion will end on September 30. I'm fully expecting at least one, if not several, new promotions set up for the holidays. Rebates, discounts, you name it.

On the other end, of course, you're going to see the retailers themselves trying to put as many good sales and sweetheart deals as they can.

My point? I think by the time titles like these Spideys roll out, you'll see plenty of people getting them for a LOT less than $45-$50 a pop.

[grip24]

Originally Posted by JTK

Then don't buy it. Problem solved. Plenty of other people still will.


I just see some people harping on this like somehow Spiderman 3 is going to cost the BDA the format war and I just don't accept that kind of overhyped doom 'n' gloom.

Obviously I wish (and hope) they find a way to maybe tweak another $5-$10 out of that price before all is said and done.

I've seen discs get announced months out like this and then by the time the release happens you see the final price ends up being different (usually lower) and it all works out.

Patience!

Why tweak $5-$10 off when your saying $50.00 is ok and plenty of ppl will buy it???

[JTK]

Originally Posted by grip24

Why tweak $5-$10 off when your saying $50.00 is ok and plenty of ppl will buy it???

See my last post which I edited and added to just now.

Every little bit helps. I'm not saying I'm thrilled with the price. I'm just saying it's not end of the world like some people are making it out to be.

[grip24]

Originally Posted by JTK

See my last post which I edited and added to just now.

Every little bit helps. I'm not saying I'm thrilled with the price. I'm just saying it's not end of the world like some people are making it out to be.

Thats what I meant w/my post....Every little helps...and i hate to see those prices also....I know I would have more BDs if it wasnt for some of the prices on some titles....Heres hoping Sony adjust the price

[JTK]

Originally Posted by grip24

Thats what I meant w/my post....Every little helps...and i hate to see those prices also....I know I would have more BDs if it wasnt for some of the prices on some titles....Heres hoping Sony adjust the price

Hopefully it all works out. I think it will. Everyone on the BDA side and especially Sony knows how critical this holiday season is.

They know they can win this thing outright and finish it if they play their cards right.

Watch for rebates. Watch for good deals and bargains, especially around the holidays!

[dialog_gvf]

Originally Posted by JTK

Watch for rebates. Watch for good deals and bargains, especially around the holidays!

And that's a key. Toshiba paints itself in the corner with cuthroat SRP. The BDA sit back with nice rebate capabilities.

It's the same with the disc pricing argument. Notice which studios have had sales? Fox, Disney and Sony. The more expensive SRP studios.

And the five free discs have a higher perceived value.

Warner is kind of stuck. The only sales for them are at B&M down to Amazon.com daily prices.

Gary