Good place to pick up 4k discs while in the US?

[DeadLikeMe]

So I'm heading to the US in a few weeks and plan to try picking up a few 4k Blurays not released in Europe like Hereditary, Leon, Starship Troopers.
Any idea where would be the best place to look?

With no US address, would it give me any trouble to order from Walmart and choose to pick up at a store close to where I'll be located?

Appreciate any help

[Mister B Gone]

You'll want to head to the nearest Best Buy though for sure

Good Walmarts will have a pretty nice selection and Target also carries 4K movies

[DarkEco910]

You could also check the area you're heading to and seeing if there are any used media shops. You may be able to score some deals.

[bradnoyes]

It probably depends on where you're going. Inventory can vary from region to region and from store to store. In my personal experience, Best Buy usually has the best stock of movies and Target has the worst. I've never stepped foot in a Walmart so I'm not sure what they're like. Maybe check out Bullmoose if you happen to be in the Northeast. I kind of want to plan a trip to New England just so I can add bullmoose to the itinerary.

[thecalm_7]

Where are you heading in the US? Some areas have private shops worth hitting up.

[handcraftedbits]

Originally Posted by bradnoyes

Best Buy usually has the best stock of movies and Target has the worst. I've never stepped foot in a Walmart so I'm not sure what they're like.

I think it's Wal-Mart with the worst selection. Target is better by a small margin. I hate to give Best Buy credit but in all honesty their movie selection is pretty good and 4K in particular is outstanding, all things considered. So for me, it's:

Best Buy >>>>>>>> Target >> Wal-Mart

[tyrok]

Best Buy will have the widest selection of all the major retailers but unfortunately Leon and Starship Troopers aren't currently available in stores.

[Colson]

Originally Posted by tyrok

Best Buy will have the widest selection of all the major retailers but unfortunately Leon and Starship Troopers aren't currently available in stores.

In theory, OP, you could order on Best Buy's website and select "Pick up in store" at the Best Buy nearest your destination.

[Mandalorian]

In addition to the stores mentioned, if where you’re headed has a Fry’s Electronics, definitely make a stop there. They have a fairly robust 4K section.

[DeadLikeMe]

Originally Posted by thecalm_7

Where are you heading in the US? Some areas have private shops worth hitting up.

Flying to L.A. Then driving around the southwest.

Originally Posted by Colson

In theory, OP, you could order on Best Buy's website and select "Pick up in store" at the Best Buy nearest your destination.

Seems to me that Best Buy don't offer this to all locations. That's why I was thinking Walmart would be an option for this, as they seem to offer in-store pick up at any location of your choice.

[fighthefutureofhd]

If you can find a McKay's you'll thank yourself. They have a wide array of used 4K and 4K steelbooks starting at $12.00 and going up. You might even get lucky and find some for under $10.

[Eddiedane]

In LA, you can’t do better for brick and mortar than Amoeba on Sunset. Their prices are a little steep but the selection is unbeatable. Used prices might rival some of the better online sellers.

[integrafied1]

Originally Posted by DeadLikeMe

Flying to L.A. Then driving around the southwest.

If you make it to the Hollywood area before leaving LA Amoeba music may be worth checking out.

[integrafied1]

Originally Posted by Eddiedane

In LA, you can’t do better for brick and mortar than Amoeba on Sunset. Their prices are a little steep but the selection is unbeatable. Used prices might rival some of the better online sellers.

Haha beat me to it

[Mandalorian]

Big yes to Amoeba

[thecalm_7]

Originally Posted by DeadLikeMe

Flying to L.A. Then driving around the southwest.



Seems to me that Best Buy don't offer this to all locations. That's why I was thinking Walmart would be an option for this, as they seem to offer in-store pick up at any location of your choice.

I haven’t been to the Southwest or California in a while but as others have said Amoeba is great. Atomic Records in Burbank for music, some movies.
In Arizona, ZIA records had a pretty good selection. I mainly used it for music. But they did have a movie section.

Of the titles you listed i’d Search
1-Best Buy- largest 4K selection
2-FYE (typically locates in malls)
3-Walmart although their selection varies greatly by store
4-Target- hit or miss. I have 3 near me and aside for new releases (week of) their selections are completely different
5-Barnes and Noble- they do charge MSRP and typically don’t have slip cases, but a good place for Kino and Criterion.
6- same Club/Costco/BJs warehouse stores if you’re staying with family/friends that have a membership- selection is random if any
7- Dollar General- YMmV but a good place to snag some older Blu-rays

[Colson]

I'll echo someone above and say that, if you pass a Fry's, you should definitely go in. They generally have a great 4K selection.

[BobbyMcGee]

Amoeba in Hollywood

Fry's in Las Vegas

Fry's in the Los Angeles area

Best Buy, Target, Walmart, Barnes and Noble

Maybe F.Y.E too.

[nichart]

If you have trouble with any titles, you could always do Amazon and have it delivered to a "locker"

[Gacivory]

I love Amoeba for used movies. For new ones I got to Best Buy or Frys.

Amoeba is currently getting all of my DVD’s that I’m upgrading to Blu.