What constitutes a good deal? - Blu-ray Forum

EvilE981 · 07-20-2009, 01:13 AM

Im just curious when shopping for blus new, or used, 1st day buys, or pre-orders, and sales.

I do understand there will be many factors to consider such as it all depends on the title, sound quality, and how much you want it, etc. With allthat in mind what would you say "on average" in either dollar price or percentage off does everyone consider to be a great price you cant walk away from? When is the price just too much for you that you find yourself holding off?

Blu-ray Fanatic · 07-20-2009, 01:17 AM

In my opinion, a good deal is a deal that you usually don't find anywhere else.

:Coughs Amazon:

Sylin · 07-20-2009, 01:20 AM

When what I'm WILLING to pay matches up with what I WANT to pay.

Meeklo · 07-20-2009, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Sylin

When what I'm WILLING to pay matches up with what I WANT to pay.

This is pretty much it....everyone has their own limits. Whether it's the amount of money you make, married or single, kids or no kids, or just not wanting to think you're completely ruled by your "crazy blu-ray habit."

Me personally, I think a hot deal is any movie $10 or less before tax. Luckly I'm good at shopping so my shelf and my wallet thank me.

iori · 07-20-2009, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Sylin

When what I'm WILLING to pay matches up with what I WANT to pay.

+1

Lepidopterous · 07-20-2009, 02:22 AM

Generally speaking, anything less than $20 brand new is a good deal for me and there are very few I have paid more than that unless their more than a movie (TV show, etc). They obviously don't hit under $20 very often as new releases but I find some way somehow whether it be coupons, rewards certificates, etc. to knock the price down. However, releases new to blu-ray from a different format should be under $15 to be considered a good deal to me. To each their own, but I tried to give you some numbers to work with at least.

Over $25 and I typically won't buy it.

Blu-Benny · 07-20-2009, 02:45 AM

for blu's, if it's a movie i don't want day 1, i tend to look for then in the $10-$15 range.

i will not pay more than $20 for a movie unless it's something along the lines of the dark knight, iron man, transformers.....movies i want right away and will watch as soon as i get home.

EvilE981 · 07-20-2009, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by DjMethod

Generally speaking, anything less than $20 brand new is a good deal for me and there are very few I have paid more than that unless their more than a movie (TV show, etc). They obviously don't hit under $20 very often as new releases but I find some way somehow whether it be coupons, rewards certificates, etc. to knock the price down. However, releases new to blu-ray from a different format should be under $15 to be considered a good deal to me. To each their own, but I tried to give you some numbers to work with at least.

Over $25 and I typically won't buy it.

thank you- thats what i was looking for.

EvilE981 · 07-20-2009, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Benny

for blu's, if it's a movie i don't want day 1, i tend to look for then in the $10-$15 range.

i will not pay more than $20 for a movie unless it's something along the lines of the dark knight, iron man, transformers.....movies i want right away and will watch as soon as i get home.

thanks for you input man

Batman1980 · 07-20-2009, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JHM

+1

I think any blu-ray in the $10-15 range unless it's brand new is a good deal. Can't wait for the day when new releases start hitting B & Ms in the $15-20 range.

EvilE981 · 07-20-2009, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolverine1980

I think any blu-ray in the $10-15 range unless it's brand new is a good deal. Can't wait for the day when new releases start hitting B & Ms in the $15-20 range.

thank you for you input

langn08 · 07-20-2009, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolverine1980

I think any blu-ray in the $10-15 range unless it's brand new is a good deal. Can't wait for the day when new releases start hitting B & Ms in the $15-20 range.

Agree! Unless it is a day one, 10-15 is a good range based on the current market.

Chordata · 07-20-2009, 03:45 PM

For me, $20 = good deal
Less than $20 = great deal

Amazon is never the one for me, because I don't like paying and/or waiting for shipping.

Sylin · 07-20-2009, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by O_V_N

For me, $20 = good deal
Less than $20 = great deal

Amazon is never the one for me, because I don't like paying and/or waiting for shipping.

In every instance where I've pre-ordered a movie, book, CD or video game from Amazon, it arrived at my door on release day. Heck, in some cases, they've shown up early.

Shipping is a non-issue if you hook up with someone who has a PRIME membership. I think up to 5 people can share it.

I still think the whole "good deal" thing is totally relative to what the movie is and how badly I personally want it, so it's pointless for me to put a $ figure on it.

For example, I wouldn't buy First Blood even if it was $2.00 because I don't care for Stallone. But I'd gladly pay $30 for Transformers 2 because I love the idea of robots from space fighting.

Deadset · 07-20-2009, 07:18 PM

punisher warzone blu-ray - $9.99 that's a good deal to me

Meeklo · 07-21-2009, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by langn08

Agree! Unless it is a day one, 10-15 is a good range based on the current market.

Screw that....day one for $10 is a hot deal

EvilE981 · 07-21-2009, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Meeklo

Screw that....day one for $10 is a hot deal

LOL day 1 for $10?! that not a great deal thats a steal!!

Meeklo · 07-21-2009, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by EvilE981

LOL day 1 for $10?! that not a great deal thats a steal!!

That's not a steal...it's called smart shopping in our current economy. I'm getting Watchmen tomorrow for 9.99 (plus tax). You just gotta know how to shop.

EvilE981 · 07-21-2009, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Meeklo

That's not a steal...it's called smart shopping in our current economy. I'm getting Watchmen tomorrow for 9.99 (plus tax). You just gotta know how to shop.

on blu? where and how?

I try to shop smart so most of my collection is used.

b0bby · 07-21-2009, 11:55 PM

good deal = 15 or less
hot deal = 12 or less

i dont pay shipping or taxes.

07-20-2009, 01:13 AM	#1
EvilE981 Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2008 Location:In Digital Home Theater Gallery:310 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:1988 DVD collection:988 Digital collection:606 Blu-ray reviews:16 Trading Score:25	What constitutes a good deal? Im just curious when shopping for blus new, or used, 1st day buys, or pre-orders, and sales. I do understand there will be many factors to consider such as it all depends on the title, sound quality, and how much you want it, etc. With allthat in mind what would you say "on average" in either dollar price or percentage off does everyone consider to be a great price you cant walk away from? When is the price just too much for you that you find yourself holding off?

07-20-2009, 02:22 AM	#6
Lepidopterous Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:DjMethod was here Blu-ray collection:696 Trading Score:2	Generally speaking, anything less than $20 brand new is a good deal for me and there are very few I have paid more than that unless their more than a movie (TV show, etc). They obviously don't hit under $20 very often as new releases but I find some way somehow whether it be coupons, rewards certificates, etc. to knock the price down. However, releases new to blu-ray from a different format should be under $15 to be considered a good deal to me. To each their own, but I tried to give you some numbers to work with at least. Over $25 and I typically won't buy it. Last edited by Lepidopterous; 07-20-2009 at 02:24 AM.

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07-20-2009, 01:17 AM	#2
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	In my opinion, a good deal is a deal that you usually don't find anywhere else. :Coughs Amazon:

07-20-2009, 01:20 AM	#3
Sylin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Nashville Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:159	When what I'm WILLING to pay matches up with what I WANT to pay.

07-20-2009, 02:45 AM	#7
Blu-Benny Michael Bay's #1 Fan Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:108 Trading Score:138	for blu's, if it's a movie i don't want day 1, i tend to look for then in the $10-$15 range. i will not pay more than $20 for a movie unless it's something along the lines of the dark knight, iron man, transformers.....movies i want right away and will watch as soon as i get home.

07-20-2009, 03:45 PM	#13
Chordata Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Home of N'Sync and the Backstreet Boys Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	For me, $20 = good deal Less than $20 = great deal Amazon is never the one for me, because I don't like paying and/or waiting for shipping.

07-20-2009, 07:18 PM	#15
Deadset Man in the Box Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Home Theater Gallery:28 4K collection:247 Blu-ray collection:2478 DVD collection:214 iTunes collection:3 Prime collection:52 Blu-ray reviews: 14 Trading Score:34	punisher warzone blu-ray - $9.99 that's a good deal to me

07-21-2009, 11:55 PM	#20
b0bby Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2008 Location:North Carolina Blu-ray collection:153	good deal = 15 or less hot deal = 12 or less i dont pay shipping or taxes.

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