Has The Economy Affect You Buying Blu-Rays - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

Lucy Diamond · 10-27-2008, 02:37 PM

NO...it has however effected my purchase of hand made American guitar amps.

SkullPhyre · 10-27-2008, 02:47 PM

Nope. not one bit. I just picked up Goodfella's, Hairspray and Sweeney Todd last week. Indy, Casino, American Gangster the week before. Sleeping Beauty before that. I am sure I bought more than that this month. Going to pick up a couple more this week. That is 9 for October I can remember.

hoogoosedmoose41 · 10-27-2008, 02:50 PM

The economy hasn’t slowed my purchasing any blu discs, what it will affect for me is major purchases of equipment. I just can’t afford the latest and greatest anymore.
Thankfully my system is pretty much where I want it. That custom built HTPC/Audio server I have wanted to build has been put on the back burner.
I went from Vhs to Laserdisc to DVD and other than very special blu releases I wont be replacing most of my standard dvd with blu.

camper · 10-27-2008, 03:05 PM

I didn't lose my job, in July I got a pay raise instead of a cut, I don't buy & sell stocks as a form of income, and I didn't buy a house I couldn't afford with a loan I never should have signed (ARM). Inflation has not grown exponentially, and other than the news media gnashing their teeth the only sign of 'problems' I saw personally was that gas was $4 a gallon.

"The potential that something bad might happen" is no more prevelant than it was 5 years ago. The difference now, is that people are paying attention. And panicking. And small businesses are suffering because people are scared to spend money because "something bad might happen"; making it easier for something bad to happen.

camper

johnnyd1 · 10-27-2008, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camper

I didn't lose my job, in July I got a pay raise instead of a cut, I don't buy & sell stocks as a form of income, and I didn't buy a house I couldn't afford with a loan I never should have signed (ARM). Inflation has not grown exponentially, and other than the news media gnashing their teeth the only sign of 'problems' I saw personally was that gas was $4 a gallon.

"The potential that something bad might happen" is no more prevelant than it was 5 years ago. The difference now, is that people are paying attention. And panicking. And small businesses are suffering because people are scared to spend money because "something bad might happen"; making it easier for something bad to happen.

camper

That is/was the key !!!

Rovic · 10-27-2008, 03:46 PM

I've stopped completely but not becasue of the economy, its because all the money that i would have spent on blus is going towards the savings for the new receiver...

DR BLU NEO · 10-27-2008, 11:11 PM

[QUOTE=camper;1258778]I didn't lose my job, in July I got a pay raise instead of a cut, I don't buy & sell stocks as a form of income, and I didn't buy a house I couldn't afford with a loan I never should have signed (ARM). Inflation has not grown exponentially, and other than the news media gnashing their teeth the only sign of 'problems' I saw personally was that gas was $4 a gallon.

"The potential that something bad might happen" is no more prevelant than it was 5 years ago. The difference now, is that people are paying attention. And panicking. And small businesses are suffering because people are scared to spend money because "something bad might happen"; making it easier for something bad to happen.

camper[/QUOTE

Well put. I couldn't agree more. I have cut back dramatically on everything. I chose food differently now. I stopped eating out alot. In the last two weeks, I stopped eating out entirely.

It's amazing how emotion can dictate the stock market, how people shop, etc. The biggest thing the government did is lose the faith of the people.

DR BLU NEO · 10-27-2008, 11:16 PM

But right now, I'm just worried. I stopped being scared when I stopped trading stocks completely. I put everything in FDIC insured CDs now. I'm never going back to stocks again. I think things are going to get worse. When everyone truly starts panicking, that's when you'll the worst. I think it has just begun.

Hopefully, a new president will instill calm and a return to normalcy.

Right now, I've stopped placing more orders for blus. It's too dangerous because you are worried about your job and your business. If enough people, lose their job or panic, it will affect your job or your business. It would be foolish if people didn't save for the impending rainy days.

ground chuck · 10-28-2008, 12:10 PM

i've always been selective on my blu's, i don't buy just to inflate my movie count. i buy b/c i want to get movies that i like and will watch over and over again. so, i've become more selective in a down economy.

prankster · 10-27-2008, 04:41 PM

nope, and i haven't cut back on any spending yet.

BigMel · 10-27-2008, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hoogoosedmoose41

The economy hasn’t slowed my purchasing any blu discs, what it will affect for me is major purchases of equipment. I just can’t afford the latest and greatest anymore.
Thankfully my system is pretty much where I want it. That custom built HTPC/Audio server I have wanted to build has been put on the back burner.
I went from Vhs to Laserdisc to DVD and other than very special blu releases I wont be replacing most of my standard dvd with blu.

I am taking advantage of all the sales, Columbia House, Amazon, Inet, Best Buy. In total I have bought 82 Blu-Rays in 2 months at an average price of 13.50 cents. I am going to blow-it up on Black Friday if there are more sales. I have 672 DVD's and want to replace all good ones with Blu-Rays. Keep it up guys, Blu needs you great Americans, Europeans, etc.... By the way, I will drop the hammer on the new Sony 5000ES next month..spend baby spend....keep John McCains doctrine going....spend baby spend

Moefiz · 10-28-2008, 12:43 PM

I tend to wait a few week when a new title is release hoping that the prices will go down also I just buy movies that I know that I like and I would look at over and over.

I am in the automotive retail industry and its very slow now people are just making repairs to there cars if its an emergency and most are just waiting it out on till there car is going to fall apart.

Blu_Dude · 10-27-2008, 09:42 PM

I have been frugal all along; my Blu purchases will not change much.

infamouz23 · 10-27-2008, 10:01 PM

Not too much but I could stand to hold off on a few blu's and save for a new receiver.

Equisilus · 10-27-2008, 10:14 PM

No, it doesn't affect my buying right now. As you can see from my collection, I've only bought 19 BDs in the over four months I've had my PS3. The problem now is that there are some major games arriving that'll cut into my Blu-ray watching for a bit. Nothing to do with the economy, it's just the timing of releases.

nycomet · 10-27-2008, 10:15 PM

Yes. I am more selective now.

Moviefan1203 · 10-28-2008, 12:03 AM

The bad economy isn't affecting me at all. I have more to spend now than I ever had before. Times have never been better for me and my family.

rubberghost · 10-28-2008, 01:17 AM

no.

Sith · 10-28-2008, 01:21 AM

christmas will cut down, but any $$$ or gift cards i get at christmas will
turn blu real quick..

LORDs_angellos · 10-28-2008, 01:48 AM

I'm buying less, but mostly because my self-allotted spending money has depleted as of late. Not directly a result of the economy.

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10-28-2008, 01:48 AM	#20
LORDs_angellos Senior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Greater Cincinnati Area Home Theater Gallery:13 4K collection:231 Blu-ray collection:411 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:5	I'm buying less, but mostly because my self-allotted spending money has depleted as of late. Not directly a result of the economy. Last edited by LORDs_angellos; 10-28-2008 at 02:08 AM.

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10-27-2008, 02:37 PM	#1
Lucy Diamond Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Tomb of Annihilation 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:3	NO...it has however effected my purchase of hand made American guitar amps.

10-27-2008, 02:47 PM	#2
SkullPhyre Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Portland, Oregon Blu-ray collection:184	Nope. not one bit. I just picked up Goodfella's, Hairspray and Sweeney Todd last week. Indy, Casino, American Gangster the week before. Sleeping Beauty before that. I am sure I bought more than that this month. Going to pick up a couple more this week. That is 9 for October I can remember.

10-27-2008, 02:50 PM	#3
hoogoosedmoose41 Senior Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:308 DVD collection:103	The economy hasn’t slowed my purchasing any blu discs, what it will affect for me is major purchases of equipment. I just can’t afford the latest and greatest anymore. Thankfully my system is pretty much where I want it. That custom built HTPC/Audio server I have wanted to build has been put on the back burner. I went from Vhs to Laserdisc to DVD and other than very special blu releases I wont be replacing most of my standard dvd with blu.

10-27-2008, 03:05 PM	#4
camper Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray collection:367 DVD collection:445 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I didn't lose my job, in July I got a pay raise instead of a cut, I don't buy & sell stocks as a form of income, and I didn't buy a house I couldn't afford with a loan I never should have signed (ARM). Inflation has not grown exponentially, and other than the news media gnashing their teeth the only sign of 'problems' I saw personally was that gas was $4 a gallon. "The potential that something bad might happen" is no more prevelant than it was 5 years ago. The difference now, is that people are paying attention. And panicking. And small businesses are suffering because people are scared to spend money because "something bad might happen"; making it easier for something bad to happen. camper

10-27-2008, 03:46 PM	#6
Rovic Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Orange County, CA Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:252 Blu-ray reviews: 1	I've stopped completely but not becasue of the economy, its because all the money that i would have spent on blus is going towards the savings for the new receiver...

10-27-2008, 11:11 PM	#7
DR BLU NEO Special Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Antarctica Blu-ray collection:161 Blu-ray reviews:6	[QUOTE=camper;1258778]I didn't lose my job, in July I got a pay raise instead of a cut, I don't buy & sell stocks as a form of income, and I didn't buy a house I couldn't afford with a loan I never should have signed (ARM). Inflation has not grown exponentially, and other than the news media gnashing their teeth the only sign of 'problems' I saw personally was that gas was $4 a gallon. "The potential that something bad might happen" is no more prevelant than it was 5 years ago. The difference now, is that people are paying attention. And panicking. And small businesses are suffering because people are scared to spend money because "something bad might happen"; making it easier for something bad to happen. camper[/QUOTE Well put. I couldn't agree more. I have cut back dramatically on everything. I chose food differently now. I stopped eating out alot. In the last two weeks, I stopped eating out entirely. It's amazing how emotion can dictate the stock market, how people shop, etc. The biggest thing the government did is lose the faith of the people.

10-27-2008, 11:16 PM	#8
DR BLU NEO Special Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Antarctica Blu-ray collection:161 Blu-ray reviews:6	But right now, I'm just worried. I stopped being scared when I stopped trading stocks completely. I put everything in FDIC insured CDs now. I'm never going back to stocks again. I think things are going to get worse. When everyone truly starts panicking, that's when you'll the worst. I think it has just begun. Hopefully, a new president will instill calm and a return to normalcy. Right now, I've stopped placing more orders for blus. It's too dangerous because you are worried about your job and your business. If enough people, lose their job or panic, it will affect your job or your business. It would be foolish if people didn't save for the impending rainy days.

10-28-2008, 12:10 PM	#9
ground chuck Power Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Charm City Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:48 Trading Score:18	i've always been selective on my blu's, i don't buy just to inflate my movie count. i buy b/c i want to get movies that i like and will watch over and over again. so, i've become more selective in a down economy.

10-27-2008, 04:41 PM	#10
prankster Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:LA/OC, California Blu-ray collection:408	nope, and i haven't cut back on any spending yet.

10-28-2008, 12:43 PM	#12
Moefiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:288 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:70	I tend to wait a few week when a new title is release hoping that the prices will go down also I just buy movies that I know that I like and I would look at over and over. I am in the automotive retail industry and its very slow now people are just making repairs to there cars if its an emergency and most are just waiting it out on till there car is going to fall apart.

10-27-2008, 09:42 PM	#13
Blu_Dude Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:127 DVD collection:162 Blu-ray reviews:19	I have been frugal all along; my Blu purchases will not change much.

10-27-2008, 10:01 PM	#14
infamouz23 New Member Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:194	Not too much but I could stand to hold off on a few blu's and save for a new receiver.

10-27-2008, 10:14 PM	#15
Equisilus Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Canada DVD collection:10	No, it doesn't affect my buying right now. As you can see from my collection, I've only bought 19 BDs in the over four months I've had my PS3. The problem now is that there are some major games arriving that'll cut into my Blu-ray watching for a bit. Nothing to do with the economy, it's just the timing of releases.

10-27-2008, 10:15 PM	#16
nycomet Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Long Island, NY, USA ; I enjoy watching 3D blu-rays; 41 Blufans steels so far Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:1344 DVD collection:55 Digital collection:246 Blu-ray reviews:40 Trading Score:343	Yes. I am more selective now.

10-28-2008, 12:03 AM	#17
Moviefan1203 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Pennsylvania, USA Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:45	The bad economy isn't affecting me at all. I have more to spend now than I ever had before. Times have never been better for me and my family.

10-28-2008, 01:17 AM	#18
rubberghost Expert Member Member since:May 2008 Location:the sub-matrix Blu-ray reviews:4	no.

10-28-2008, 01:21 AM	#19
Sith Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Seal Beach, CA Blu-ray collection:168	christmas will cut down, but any $$$ or gift cards i get at christmas will turn blu real quick..

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