how come so cheap all of a sudden? - Blu-ray Forum

andy86i · 12-21-2009, 10:56 PM

this is to USA and the rest of the world really.

i like the cheapness.. ive boght aa total of 14 movies (mostly fom buying box sets, but the prices are amazing. i got the T2 steelbook for £8 on here today, bringing the total to 15.

will this last? is it the crippled economy thats doing this?

AKORIS · 12-21-2009, 10:58 PM

2 words-- WAL MART

Damage Inc. · 12-21-2009, 11:08 PM

I was surprised too when I started looking at BDs, and prices have only become better.
A similar thing happened with me, I just bought a couple of nice sets for good prices
and already have like 30-40 films now.
If it will last, well... if companies can afford it, which apparently they can,
I don't see why they'd have to boost up the price at one point again.
Other than just to rip-off the consumers, but they'll sell less, so they won't.
I think the market-prices have pretty much already settled.
And this is good, it's all at a good price, it's not too expensive, which is good for sales and the format.

Crimson King · 12-21-2009, 11:23 PM

I love a cheap blu-ray! No complaints here!

andy86i · 12-21-2009, 11:27 PM

i got the dirty harry box set for only £17.99 on amazon.uk the other week.. one day offer only.. was pleased with that.. was looking at getting them for a long time but the price has always been way steeep. also got me rocky, and the mission impossible sets. the sets are real sweet deals. love it.

Blu Titan · 12-21-2009, 11:37 PM

After this week, it will not be so cheap anymore.

M · 12-21-2009, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andy86i

this is to USA and the rest of the world really.

i like the cheapness.. ive boght aa total of 14 movies (mostly fom buying box sets, but the prices are amazing. i got the T2 steelbook for £8 on here today, bringing the total to 15.

will this last? is it the crippled economy thats doing this?

I feel you might be disappointed if you're talking about the Skynet Edition advertised at the top of the blu-ray.com page, I don't think this one is a steelbook as I believe the steelbook is now out of print.

Unless I'm mistaken.

Damage Inc. · 12-22-2009, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by M

I feel you might be disappointed if you're talking about the Skynet Edition advertised at the top of the blu-ray.com page, I don't think this one is a steelbook as I believe the steelbook is now out of print.

Unless I'm mistaken.

Actually, he lives in England and the UK-version of "T2" does still seem to sell as Steelbook there apparently.
Too expensive though, especially considering the transfer.

M · 12-22-2009, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Damage Inc.

Actually, he lives in England and the UK-version of "T2" does still seem to sell as Steelbook there apparently.
Too expensive though, especially considering the transfer.

This is the UK Steelbook, the price is higher.

DetroitSportsFan · 12-22-2009, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu Titan

After this week, it will not be so cheap anymore.

Yeah, starting December 26th, the party's over.

Petra_Kalbrain · 12-22-2009, 03:32 AM

Warner Bros. has lead the way on this situation. Several other studios (can't think of them at this time) have follwoed closely behind. They announced about 3 months ago that they were aiming to make Blu-ray more affordable in order to create larger market penetration. Warner started it all by announcing that they were going to push for their new releases to be available for $19.99. Therefore, that pushes previously released and catalogue prices further down to compensate.

I don't expect the prices to disappear entirely after Christmas. However, I anticipate the prices to go up $1-$2.

Jwilly019 · 12-22-2009, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

Yeah, starting December 26th, the party's over.

My wallet will be very grateful.

Justin

Rob J in WNY · 12-22-2009, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

Yeah, starting December 26th, the party's over.

Concur. Last year, BD pricing rose immediately after Christmas, and sure enough, the prices fell sharply again this holiday season. I would hope that there might be some staying reduction as the format continues to gain a hold, but I won't be a bit surprised if a lot of us wind up waiting patiently each week for the good sales, like we enjoyed at times last summer.

iam1bearcat · 12-22-2009, 04:35 AM

I think the party is already over.
Sure, I bought Band of Brothers for 40 bucks (shipped!) from amazon, but the Star Trek Original Motin Picture Collection jumped from 64.99 to 82.99 already. And the Batman Anthology went from 51.99 to 72.99 in a matter of about two days. My wallet appreciates it, but my goal to reach 100 doesn't, which ironically enough will effect my wallet

digitalbabe · 12-22-2009, 11:52 AM

Iam-Star Trek was temp increase-back down to $60, in case you get this in time-enjoy!DB

Grubert · 12-22-2009, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

Yeah, starting December 26th, the party's over.

Thank God. I've bought over fifty movies and half a dozen TV series on Blu-ray in Q4.

tvine2000 · 12-22-2009, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

Warner Bros. has lead the way on this situation. Several other studios (can't think of them at this time) have follwoed closely behind. They announced about 3 months ago that they were aiming to make Blu-ray more affordable in order to create larger market penetration. Warner started it all by announcing that they were going to push for their new releases to be available for $19.99. Therefore, that pushes previously released and catalogue prices further down to compensate.

I don't expect the prices to disappear entirely after Christmas. However, I anticipate the prices to go up $1-$2.

i rermember that announcement too,and i read it here on blu-ray .com. also walmart has there one row of 10.00 bds and a display with a sony hdtv,blu-ray player,a ps3 and surrounding it is 14.99 blu-rays.in fact i picked up silverado for 14.99 and that was long before the holidays.

you guys are bunch of worry warts,the prices have to come down if the studios want the market penetration.dvd did the same thing in its day and the prices came down.

tvine2000 · 12-22-2009, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

I think the party is already over.
Sure, I bought Band of Brothers for 40 bucks (shipped!) from amazon, but the Star Trek Original Motin Picture Collection jumped from 64.99 to 82.99 already. And the Batman Anthology went from 51.99 to 72.99 in a matter of about two days. My wallet appreciates it, but my goal to reach 100 doesn't, which ironically enough will effect my wallet

even though startrek jumped back up in price, it will come down again.you just do what you do all year watch for sales at amazon or buy used.

Turnda643 · 12-22-2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu Titan

After this week, it will not be so cheap anymore.

Blu! Say it ain't so Blu, say it ain't so!!

Fighter · 12-22-2009, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jwilly019

my wallet will be very grateful. :d

justin

+1!

12-21-2009, 10:56 PM	#1
andy86i Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:England Blu-ray collection:68 Blu-ray reviews: 2	how come so cheap all of a sudden? this is to USA and the rest of the world really. i like the cheapness.. ive boght aa total of 14 movies (mostly fom buying box sets, but the prices are amazing. i got the T2 steelbook for £8 on here today, bringing the total to 15. will this last? is it the crippled economy thats doing this?

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12-21-2009, 10:58 PM	#2
AKORIS Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Beautiful Pacific Northwest 4K collection:662 Blu-ray collection:3655 Blu-ray reviews:19	2 words-- WAL MART

12-21-2009, 11:08 PM	#3
Damage Inc. Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:The Netherlands 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:384 DVD collection:5	I was surprised too when I started looking at BDs, and prices have only become better. A similar thing happened with me, I just bought a couple of nice sets for good prices and already have like 30-40 films now. If it will last, well... if companies can afford it, which apparently they can, I don't see why they'd have to boost up the price at one point again. Other than just to rip-off the consumers, but they'll sell less, so they won't. I think the market-prices have pretty much already settled. And this is good, it's all at a good price, it's not too expensive, which is good for sales and the format.

12-21-2009, 11:23 PM	#4
Crimson King Blu-ray Prince Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray reviews: 19 Trading Score:683	I love a cheap blu-ray! No complaints here!

12-21-2009, 11:27 PM	#5
andy86i Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:England Blu-ray collection:68 Blu-ray reviews: 2	i got the dirty harry box set for only £17.99 on amazon.uk the other week.. one day offer only.. was pleased with that.. was looking at getting them for a long time but the price has always been way steeep. also got me rocky, and the mission impossible sets. the sets are real sweet deals. love it.

12-21-2009, 11:37 PM	#6
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	After this week, it will not be so cheap anymore.

12-22-2009, 03:32 AM	#11
Petra_Kalbrain Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver, BC 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:561 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	Warner Bros. has lead the way on this situation. Several other studios (can't think of them at this time) have follwoed closely behind. They announced about 3 months ago that they were aiming to make Blu-ray more affordable in order to create larger market penetration. Warner started it all by announcing that they were going to push for their new releases to be available for $19.99. Therefore, that pushes previously released and catalogue prices further down to compensate. I don't expect the prices to disappear entirely after Christmas. However, I anticipate the prices to go up $1-$2.

12-22-2009, 04:35 AM	#14
iam1bearcat Blu-ray Knight Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Club Loop Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:54 DVD collection:28 Trading Score:29	I think the party is already over. Sure, I bought Band of Brothers for 40 bucks (shipped!) from amazon, but the Star Trek Original Motin Picture Collection jumped from 64.99 to 82.99 already. And the Batman Anthology went from 51.99 to 72.99 in a matter of about two days. My wallet appreciates it, but my goal to reach 100 doesn't, which ironically enough will effect my wallet

12-22-2009, 11:52 AM	#15
digitalbabe Senior Member Member since:May 2008 Location:USA BD Steels:74+ Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:424	Iam-Star Trek was temp increase-back down to $60, in case you get this in time-enjoy!DB

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