I'm in Chicago...where can I buy blu-rays?!

[octagon]

Originally Posted by jcs913

Other than that, the Best Buy on North Avenue is the best big box store for blus. Have fun while you are here and watch out for the hipsters around there....

Originally Posted by anthonyg

Go to Reckless on Broadway...

Both of those neighborhoods also have nice 'just walkin' around' potential.

They're not exactly destination spots but they can be pleasant places to kill a couple hours.

[rob 14]

Check some Pawn Shops also....

[remake]

This thread should've been made a day or two before leaving to Chicago.

[bgart13]

Yeah, Reckless Records is about it. I'd say you could check out Facets, but I don't know how good their availability is for purchasing, nor their bd selection. B&N on Clybourn and Webster is pretty good for selection. Prices can be high too. They also get rid of most slipcases, if that's an issue for you. What kind of movies are you looking for?

[bwdowiak]

Originally Posted by milo bloom

If you're in the city proper, then Reckless Records, if you're out in the suburbs, there's a chain of stores called Disc Replay that sells used Blus and DVDs.

There's also a chain called Half Price Books, but also out in the suburbs.

thanks for mentioning these.. never heard of them myself. turns out there is a Half Price Books by my office. I'll check it out some time!

[octagon]

Originally Posted by remake

This thread should've been made a day or two before leaving to Chicago.

It was. He said he's got 24 hours left in Chicago.

[Vesee1]

The Reckless Records location on Madison is less than a block east of the Target store at State and Madison. You could check both places in one go.

[octagon]

Originally Posted by Vesee1

The Reckless Records location on Madison is less than a block east of the Target store at State and Madison. You could check both places in one go.

What kind of selection/prices do they have on used BDs there? I don't get down that way often but it would be very easy to work it in when I do.

[jscoggins]

Originally Posted by octagon

What kind of selection/prices do they have on used BDs there? I don't get down that way often but it would be very easy to work it in when I do.

In April, I found a copy of Disney's Beauty and the Beast with slipcover for $16.

[MokaBear]

Thank you to everyone for replies! (except the two who said 'at a store - how is that helpful?)

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Yes I know, it was more of a tongue in cheek comment. Good luck and all that, but you likely won't find what you want, or the price you want, so you're probably better off just ordering off of Amazon and having it ship to you in London. I wish the state of Brick and Mortar stores was better, but it blows for the most part.

Fair enough, thanks. Price wasn't too much of an issue, I'm just looking around for blu-rays you can't get in England. Nothing particular in mind (except The Way, which I can't find anywhere) but thank you for contributing!

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

yes.. at a store is usually the best place. great answer.

I will do you one better, though... Go to Barnes and Noble. It is less than a mile and a half away from you. I typically do not buy there, but as far as physical brick and mortar places, they offer the best selection. I'm not sure, but they might be having a sale going on right now.

Woodfield Mall is about 25 miles away from you. Don't bother.

http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/store/2922

I had a mapquest link for you, too, but it isn't working. Get the address from the B & N link above. It's super close.

Thanks dude! I may go to B&N tomorrow morning, before I leave.

Originally Posted by jscoggins

https://www.google.com/webhp?sourcei...lf_msr:-1,lf:1

Yeah, I was hoping for some input from people who have experience, but thanks for the link.

Originally Posted by Vesee1

There's a Target within a mile or so south of you at State and Madison, if that helps. They have a section of $5/$7.50/$10 movies in addition to other titles.

They may not have THAT much more of a selection than Best Buy, though.

Thanks for helping out our businesses.

Stumbled across Target today and had a look around. Had a decent selection, actually.


I'll also try and check out Reckless Records so thanks to everyone for pointing them out.

[Caustic]

Originally Posted by GorillaGuy

Go check out Reckless Records. I used to visit it all the time back when I lived in the city.

http://www.reckless.com/

I'll agree with this. I was in Chicago last year for work and they had a great selection of pristine 2nd hand blu rays. I grabbed a bunch if criterions for $10 to $15 USD.

Best Buy's bargain bins are also worth a look

[Promo_Cop]

Why not just wait until you get home and buy them there? You're not going to find anything different in Chicago. Who wants to lug around Blu-rays while traveling.

[Vesee1]

Originally Posted by Promo_Cop

Why not just wait until you get home and buy them there? You're not going to find anything different in Chicago. Who wants to lug around Blu-rays while traveling.

Assuming he might want to avoid the VAT. There have to be some differences in what the brick-and-mortar stores carry in both countries as well, right?

[rdodolak]

I'm sure there's a decent selection at this address.

5046 S Greenwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60615

[MokaBear]

Originally Posted by Promo_Cop

Why not just wait until you get home and buy them there? You're not going to find anything different in Chicago. Who wants to lug around Blu-rays while traveling.

It's hard to believe you've been a member of this forum for going on 4 years but think that the UK and US have the same blu-ray releases. The only reason I'm interested in some films is because I found I have an extra 3kgs spare in my suitcase, which I am looking to fill.