best buy moves hd dvd away from movie section - Blu-ray Forum

ben7ben3 · 03-23-2008, 04:23 AM

well at one of my best buys, all hd dvd software has been moved to the front of the store into an organized bin (a 6 by 6 foot square of shelves with a bin under it)....a huge 30 percent off sign is above it that says they must go.

none of my other best buys have done this, has anyone else seen this?

oh and this best buy also has a complete shelving length filled with blu, and they have doubled their number of instore titles, carrying ones only online previous

Thertel88 · 03-23-2008, 04:25 AM

Unless they put them 50% off, all of them arent going. If they go 50% off, im getting Heroes ss1

Mr. Al · 03-23-2008, 04:25 AM

All of the stores I've been to have them at regular prices.

truthsayer · 03-23-2008, 04:47 AM

Regular prices and right accross facing the blu-rays at the front of the Taylor Mi Bestbuy

Blu Titan · 03-23-2008, 04:48 AM

The South Florida Best Buy stores have all HD DVD movies at 30% off.

Maxell · 03-23-2008, 06:11 AM

They are desperate to sell them before next week. Because at the last week of March they will disappear from best buy locations. Don't expect a bigger sale.
I work there and have seen the memo.

BirdManJr · 03-23-2008, 06:16 AM

Ok since you work at bestbuy and we arent at bestbuy right now i have a question.....

If buying a ps3...do you recommend getting a extended warranty or not
And 40 or 80 gig

Maxell · 03-23-2008, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BirdManJr

Ok since you work at bestbuy and we arent at bestbuy right now i have a question.....

If buying a ps3...do you recommend getting a extended warranty or not
And 40 or 80 gig

I got mine with a warranty. And supposedly you can renew it just before the 2 years are up. Though I'm not a customer service person, so I'm not 100% sure.

But to answer your question, yes. Many electronics falter after time. If it does within your warranty period, you'll get a free replacement PS3 for the same value you paid for. I bought a 60gb PS3 @$500, and can get a 80gb PS3 with MGS4 if my PS3 dies (when that pack comes out).

Thertel88 · 03-23-2008, 06:43 AM

"All must go" bin isnt going to make people dig for them if they are still $20. $10 yeah, even 15 but 20 no thanks

blukrank · 03-23-2008, 12:45 PM

The Best Buy near me got rid of all there HD DVD's.I notise the section where they use to be are now filled with TV show DVD's. And the TV where they use to have an HD DVD player hooked to on display is now gone and been replaced with a Samsung Blu-Ray player. Way to go Best Buy!

havoc752 · 03-23-2008, 01:31 PM

Just went to my best buy...they moved the blu-ray section closer to the front of the store, and it's at least 2 times bigger. HD-DVD section is starting to look bare, and all titles are marked 30% off.

ricky tee78 · 03-23-2008, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BirdManJr

Ok since you work at bestbuy and we arent at bestbuy right now i have a question.....

If buying a ps3...do you recommend getting a extended warranty or not
And 40 or 80 gig

i worked at circuit city (*cough* its a service agreement not a extended warranty lol)

i didn't get one on my ps3, heres why

#1 sony is pretty good about their manuf warranty. my ps2 had problems so i sent it to sony. they repaired it, sent it back, and actually called me at home and asked what ps2 game i would like for free to cover the inconvenience.

#2 if you dont get the 'extended warranty' they will send you offers in the mail to buy one for the rest of your life, about once every 2 months. For my tv, they even send me ones for a 1 year agreement for $109. So if my TV breaks i'll just buy that, THEN contact them saying it broken.

Retail stores make almost no money on the TV's now. They have to sell you a cable, installation, service agreement, or some other accessory like a stand for them to make ANY profit. so be warned a good employee will push those hard.

Sonny · 03-23-2008, 01:51 PM

The BB closest to me has had all the HDDVD's on 'there' shelfs for 30% off for weeks, but there all still there LOL!!. (San Antonio)

cartman781 · 03-23-2008, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueNeon

The South Florida Best Buy stores have all HD DVD movies at 30% off.

Same at my Best Buy

DetroitSportsFan · 03-23-2008, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ben7ben3

well at one of my best buys, all hd dvd software has been moved to the front of the store into an organized bin (a 6 by 6 foot square of shelves with a bin under it)....a huge 30 percent off sign is above it that says they must go.

none of my other best buys have done this, has anyone else seen this?

oh and this best buy also has a complete shelving length filled with blu, and they have doubled their number of instore titles, carrying ones only online previous

My BB has done this as well. HD-DVDs at the front of the store at 30% off, and the Blu section has expanded and taken over where the HD-DVDs used to be.

Blinkman987 · 03-23-2008, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BirdManJr

Ok since you work at bestbuy and we arent at bestbuy right now i have a question.....

If buying a ps3...do you recommend getting a extended warranty or not
And 40 or 80 gig

Stop. Just stop.

Disturbed350z · 03-23-2008, 04:05 PM

for the ps3...meh..it would be a good idea...I've seen some come back due to failures...for 49.99 it may be in your interest to save yourself at 400 loss if problems happen
for a 360 on the other hand...you'd be a moron not to get one

as for the hddvd's....all best buys should have them at 30% off if they still have them in stores....its a company wide policy...but all the other stores should be pulling their remaining hddvds the last week in march...although select stores will wait till the following week as many have PI (Product Inventory) the following weekend and all product pulls are held till after the fact.

mystiksuicide · 03-23-2008, 04:10 PM

Are store was always very blu oriented so sadly enough we still have over 200 hd dvd even though thy are all marked down as well.

g217814 · 03-23-2008, 04:12 PM

Our store here has had HD DVD movies on sale at 30% off for the last 3-4 weeks but no signs saying they must go. I just took back 10 unopened HD DVD's that were anywhere from 2-6 months old and they actually gave me store credit! Now I can pick up more BD's, I couldn't believe they would take them at all so any current purple folks looking to recoup some of there costs should give it a try.

Blinkman987 · 03-23-2008, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Disturbed350z

for a 360 on the other hand...you'd be a moron not to get one

That doesn't make any sense.

Also, 30% off isn't a deal. That's why they're not selling. I was b1g1'n HD DVDs after WB made the switch, but before Toshiba made the announcement. 30% off is nothing special.

03-23-2008, 04:48 AM	#5
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	The South Florida Best Buy stores have all HD DVD movies at 30% off. Last edited by Blu Titan; 03-23-2008 at 04:54 AM.

03-23-2008, 12:45 PM	#10
blukrank Senior Member Member since:Mar 2006 Location:MO Blu-ray collection:224 Blu-ray reviews:5	HD DVD is gone The Best Buy near me got rid of all there HD DVD's.I notise the section where they use to be are now filled with TV show DVD's. And the TV where they use to have an HD DVD player hooked to on display is now gone and been replaced with a Samsung Blu-Ray player. Way to go Best Buy!

03-23-2008, 01:51 PM	#13
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	The BB closest to me has had all the HDDVD's on 'there' shelfs for 30% off for weeks, but there all still there LOL!!. (San Antonio) Last edited by Sonny; 03-23-2008 at 02:17 PM.

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03-23-2008, 04:23 AM	#1
ben7ben3 Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Illinois Blu-ray reviews:65	best buy moves hd dvd away from movie section well at one of my best buys, all hd dvd software has been moved to the front of the store into an organized bin (a 6 by 6 foot square of shelves with a bin under it)....a huge 30 percent off sign is above it that says they must go. none of my other best buys have done this, has anyone else seen this? oh and this best buy also has a complete shelving length filled with blu, and they have doubled their number of instore titles, carrying ones only online previous

03-23-2008, 04:25 AM	#2
Thertel88 Banned Member since:Jan 2008	Unless they put them 50% off, all of them arent going. If they go 50% off, im getting Heroes ss1

03-23-2008, 04:25 AM	#3
Mr. Al Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Alberta, Canada Blu-ray collection:1676	All of the stores I've been to have them at regular prices.

03-23-2008, 04:47 AM	#4
truthsayer Member Member since:Sep 2007	Regular prices and right accross facing the blu-rays at the front of the Taylor Mi Bestbuy

03-23-2008, 06:11 AM	#6
Maxell Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007	They are desperate to sell them before next week. Because at the last week of March they will disappear from best buy locations. Don't expect a bigger sale. I work there and have seen the memo.

03-23-2008, 06:16 AM	#7
BirdManJr Power Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray reviews:3	Ok since you work at bestbuy and we arent at bestbuy right now i have a question..... If buying a ps3...do you recommend getting a extended warranty or not And 40 or 80 gig

03-23-2008, 06:43 AM	#9
Thertel88 Banned Member since:Jan 2008	"All must go" bin isnt going to make people dig for them if they are still $20. $10 yeah, even 15 but 20 no thanks

03-23-2008, 01:31 PM	#11
havoc752 Member Member since:Dec 2007	Just went to my best buy...they moved the blu-ray section closer to the front of the store, and it's at least 2 times bigger. HD-DVD section is starting to look bare, and all titles are marked 30% off.

03-23-2008, 04:05 PM	#17
Disturbed350z Member Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray collection:64	for the ps3...meh..it would be a good idea...I've seen some come back due to failures...for 49.99 it may be in your interest to save yourself at 400 loss if problems happen for a 360 on the other hand...you'd be a moron not to get one as for the hddvd's....all best buys should have them at 30% off if they still have them in stores....its a company wide policy...but all the other stores should be pulling their remaining hddvds the last week in march...although select stores will wait till the following week as many have PI (Product Inventory) the following weekend and all product pulls are held till after the fact.

03-23-2008, 04:10 PM	#18
mystiksuicide Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Miami Blu-ray collection:305 Blu-ray reviews:27	Are store was always very blu oriented so sadly enough we still have over 200 hd dvd even though thy are all marked down as well.

03-23-2008, 04:12 PM	#19
g217814 Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Washington Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:298 Blu-ray reviews:113	Our store here has had HD DVD movies on sale at 30% off for the last 3-4 weeks but no signs saying they must go. I just took back 10 unopened HD DVD's that were anywhere from 2-6 months old and they actually gave me store credit! Now I can pick up more BD's, I couldn't believe they would take them at all so any current purple folks looking to recoup some of there costs should give it a try.

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