Is Disney Blu-ray over price? - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

Mr.White · 09-17-2009, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Ernest Rister

I remember shelling out $75 for Sleeping Beauty and Hunchback on Laserdisc, and the same for the laserdisc Exclusive Archive Editions of Saludos Amigos/Three Caballeros, Alice in Wonderland, and Tron - and coughed up around $100 each for Snow White, Cinderella, and The Lion King.

$25 is prohibitive for Blu Ray editions that blow these out of the water? Really?

Great point, I remember when VHS movies were over $50 a piece!

un4gvn94538 · 09-17-2009, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.White

Great point, I remember when VHS movies were over $50 a piece!

i used to work for wharehouse music in the early 90's when cd's in long boxes were about 15 bucks and i got ghost (used rental) which was a gray tape that had a msrp of 75 bucks!

un4gvn94538 · 09-17-2009, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Wdm81

I think he meant they are over hyped and over advertised

at least that's how i read it

'with over commercial"
i read it as they have a ton of commercials (previews)

SquidPuppet · 09-17-2009, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jwbbud

you need to correct your thread and state Amazon is raising prices. Amazon sets a generic price til it gets a final pricing, it will drop, chill.

Snow White is coming out at 25.99 at Best Buy so its not Disney

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Originally Posted by Beast

You also have to remember that most of these sets also come with a DVD copy of the film.

Not to mention, the final sale price hasn't been locked in yet, like Sully Mod said. By the time the first week of release comes around, there are always good deals to be had for the big releases.

But guys, the OP is correct. Disneys MSRP is through the roof on new titles....and even old titles like Monsters inc. Even if Amazon does their normal 30% off, the disc sells for $30.00. Up is $45.00 for crying out loud.

Amazon s 30% off puts it at $32.00. Thats Koo-koo compared to what their competition is doing.

SquidPuppet · 09-17-2009, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Cinema

Best Buy is the nation's #1 HD retailer. Their sticker price is what the majority of customers will notice. Disney's high list prices will reflect higher sale prices there. That doesn't help the format.

So it's Amazon's fault that Disney decided to raise their list price from $39.99 to $44.99 on new releases?

Because of them, Amazon has to offer up nearly 50% in discounts just to get a new title under $25. I can't imagine they would want to do that often on a new title.

Disney does 2 things wrong that hurts BD:

1. $44.99 list prices for new titles.
2. Barely releasing any titles. I think they average 3 a month.

It's a good thing other studios don't follow this practice. Otherwise, we'd have an extremely tiny selection of titles for a steeper price.

I swear, I think if Disney raised prices to $99.99, someone would defend it. "But they're including a dvd, digital copy, a watch, a notebook, socks, a hat, and balloons!".

^^^ The truth. All of it.

SquidPuppet · 09-17-2009, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Wdm81

I think he meant they are over hyped and over advertised

at least that's how i read it

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Originally Posted by O_V_N

Ahh.

I don't buy into that crap. Something being "commercial" or someone being a "sell out" doesn't bother me at all.

Guess I can't vote with the narrow choices.

He means the discs have too many advertisements on them....coming attractions etc.

Chordata · 09-17-2009, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

He means the discs have too many advertisements on them....coming attractions etc.

Oh, ok.

The previews don't bother me at all. In fact, my kids love them.

One of the plusses of Disney is the "Fast Play" option. It just plays, with an assortment of previews and extras. I like it.

Nick VanWilder · 09-17-2009, 04:32 PM

If they didn't have the $10 off coupon on most of them then I think they might be a little over priced.

I do agree with Hero but try this it worked for me Best Buy has it in store at 34.99 and 29.99 online so they gave me the online price and their 10% off also for price match.

Nick VanWilder · 09-17-2009, 04:48 PM

I'll tell you who has over priced the blu-rays from Japan and Hong Kong.
I have a bunch of them but they hit my wallet everytime, so yeah thank God America isnt that expensive.

Grim Reaper · 09-17-2009, 04:54 PM

No, but you get what you paid for (PQ/SQ)

DetroitSportsFan · 09-17-2009, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick VanMeter

I'll tell you who has over priced the blu-rays from Japan and Hong Kong.
I have a bunch of them but they hit my wallet everytime, so yeah thank God America isnt that expensive.

Those markets are more rental oriented, which is part of the reason why the prices are higher than here.

DetroitSportsFan · 09-17-2009, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Grim Reaper

No, but you get what you paid for (PQ/SQ)

Like Gangs Of New York?

SquidPuppet · 09-17-2009, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

Like Gangs Of New York?

Uxi · 09-17-2009, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Iron-Blu-123

Disney bluray are fair price. for me that is ( I only buy them on sale ).

This.

AintNoSin · 09-17-2009, 06:45 PM

Overpriced is a matter of perceived value, but Disney always priced their DVDs at a premium, so why should BD be any different?

Lord_Stewie · 09-17-2009, 06:47 PM

BD in general is overpriced. FOX and Disney are just on top of that list.

Ernest Rister · 09-19-2009, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by shadblz

BD in general is overpriced. FOX and Disney are just on top of that list.

In a world where Ghostbuters and Silverado street at $14.99...

Pfdfiredog · 09-19-2009, 07:18 AM

Disney is the only company that I know of offering rebates and coupons on a "consitent" basis at there web site for the rewards program.
Perfect example is the Snow White selling for 23.99 to 25.99 with the coupon for $10.00 off by just typing the UPC barcode for the VHS or DVD ( you dont even have to show proof of ownership by mailing in purchase tabs) you can get a new and sealed title for 13.99 to 15.99 and that's not including promos like the free steelbook at BB etc.
These promos will be going on with not only future titles, but have also been there in coupon form in the past just by being part of there free mailing rewards club (hannah montana, bolt, escape from witch mountain, etc)
So for the titles above and others and then for future titles I am getting the
Blu Ray
DVD
Digital Copy
$10.00 coupon

IMO no I am not paying too much for a great Blu and great quality.

MacLover · 09-19-2009, 12:45 PM

Nope it is fairly priced, at least to me as I can afford them.

jasonicus · 09-19-2009, 01:57 PM

I don't think they are too over-priced. You can always get them on sale at some point anyway.

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09-17-2009, 04:32 PM	#48
Nick VanWilder Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:TX Home Theater Gallery:9 4K collection:238 Blu-ray collection:754 DVD collection:82 iTunes collection:5 Blu-ray reviews:38	If they didn't have the $10 off coupon on most of them then I think they might be a little over priced. I do agree with Hero but try this it worked for me Best Buy has it in store at 34.99 and 29.99 online so they gave me the online price and their 10% off also for price match.

09-17-2009, 04:48 PM	#49
Nick VanWilder Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:TX Home Theater Gallery:9 4K collection:238 Blu-ray collection:754 DVD collection:82 iTunes collection:5 Blu-ray reviews:38	I'll tell you who has over priced the blu-rays from Japan and Hong Kong. I have a bunch of them but they hit my wallet everytime, so yeah thank God America isnt that expensive.

09-17-2009, 04:54 PM	#50
Grim Reaper Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Let Me In! 4K collection:499 Blu-ray collection:2022 DVD collection:25 Trading Score:13	No, but you get what you paid for (PQ/SQ)

09-17-2009, 06:45 PM	#55
AintNoSin Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Above the Convenience Store 4K collection:136 Blu-ray collection:594 DVD collection:299 Digital collection:212 iTunes collection:18	Overpriced is a matter of perceived value, but Disney always priced their DVDs at a premium, so why should BD be any different?

09-17-2009, 06:47 PM	#56
Lord_Stewie Blu-ray Baron Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray collection:396 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	BD in general is overpriced. FOX and Disney are just on top of that list.

09-19-2009, 07:18 AM	#58
Pfdfiredog Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Florida Blu-ray collection:852 DVD collection:28 Trading Score:11	Disney is the only company that I know of offering rebates and coupons on a "consitent" basis at there web site for the rewards program. Perfect example is the Snow White selling for 23.99 to 25.99 with the coupon for $10.00 off by just typing the UPC barcode for the VHS or DVD ( you dont even have to show proof of ownership by mailing in purchase tabs) you can get a new and sealed title for 13.99 to 15.99 and that's not including promos like the free steelbook at BB etc. These promos will be going on with not only future titles, but have also been there in coupon form in the past just by being part of there free mailing rewards club (hannah montana, bolt, escape from witch mountain, etc) So for the titles above and others and then for future titles I am getting the Blu Ray DVD Digital Copy $10.00 coupon IMO no I am not paying too much for a great Blu and great quality.

09-19-2009, 12:45 PM	#59
MacLover Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:United Kingdom Blu-ray collection:90 DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews:1	Nope it is fairly priced, at least to me as I can afford them.

09-19-2009, 01:57 PM	#60
jasonicus Senior Member Member since:Jul 2009	I don't think they are too over-priced. You can always get them on sale at some point anyway.

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