Why no outrage for lack of purchase options?

[rsante]

When I bought my Blu player I did so with the understanding that the movies would be a bit higher in price than DVDs. Anytime a new format comes along that's the case.

However, when I can purchase a DVD in single-disc, double-disc, and sometimes three-disc versions at reasonable prices, I'm not given such options when it comes to Blu. I'm usually forced to buy the two-disc or three-disc version for, at times, more than twice the two-disc DVD version.

As much as I love UP, I just can't justify paying $30 for two more discs that I just don't ever plan to use. And that's just one example, but Disney really is the worst when it comes to milking the customer for every nickel on it's products.

Has anyone heard of any plans of the video industry to start selling single-disc Blu versions of new movies?

[benricci]

Most blu-rays are single disc. Also, UP is only like $22 on Amazon. And if you give it a few weeks, it'll be $15 used at most places.

Yes, of course Disney wants your money. They're a for-profit company, they're not running a charity.

My advice is quit complaining and learn to shop smarter. If you're spending $30 on a blu-ray, you're spending far too much.

[Blu-Benny]

Originally Posted by benricci

Most blu-rays are single disc. Also, UP is only like $22 on Amazon. And if you give it a few weeks, it'll be $15 used at most places.

Yes, of course Disney wants your money. They're a for-profit company, they're not running a charity.

My advice is quit complaining and learn to shop smarter. If you're spending $30 on a blu-ray, you're spending far too much.

yes....if u're not willing to shop around, u really have no reason to complain!!! u have only yourself to kick in the @$$ if u spend $30 on a movie u can get for $22.

[un4gvn94538]

Originally Posted by Blu-Benny

yes....if u're not willing to shop around, u really have no reason to complain!!! u have only yourself to kick in the @$$ if u spend $30 on a movie u can get for $22.

or less if your also getting monsters inc with all the deals and coupons floating about

[Blu-Benny]

Originally Posted by un4gvn94538

or less if your also getting monsters inc with all the deals and coupons floating about

exactly!!! people really have no reason to complain about prices....esp. right now w/all of the deals amazon is running!!!

i personally think $17.99 for a bunch of pre-orders is great...esp. when most stores will have them $24+ on release day!!!

i mean come on!!! i'm getting a Harry Potter 6 blu-ray for cheaper than what the 2 disc standard dvd will cost more than likely!!!

[GGX]

Originally Posted by benricci

Most blu-rays are single disc. Also, UP is only like $22 on Amazon. And if you give it a few weeks, it'll be $15 used at most places.

Yes, of course Disney wants your money. They're a for-profit company, they're not running a charity.

My advice is quit complaining and learn to shop smarter. If you're spending $30 on a blu-ray, you're spending far too much.

This man speaks the truth.

[s2mikey]

Nope, they arent gonna stop their cash cow. I also would MUCH prefer just the film and skip all the extras and all the other crap. Just. The. Film. Please.

But, aint gonna happen. Just wait for UP to come down in price or find a used version here on the forums. The trading forum is a great place to buy and sell discs.

[Mr. J]

[doctorsteve]

Because folks here have learned over time that the industry releases movies to those who will pay top dollar FIRST, then will release the anemic single-disc versions later for people that are so 'outraged' that they won't buy until a walmart bargain-bin-ready version is released.

Once Blu's are similarly priced to DVD's of today, you'll see an even BIGGER adoption rate. Until then, the industry is making money off of both Blu and DVD. And they're OK with that.

[supersix4]

Originally Posted by doctorsteve

Because folks here have learned over time that the industry releases movies to those who will pay top dollar FIRST, then will release the anemic single-disc versions later for people that are so 'outraged' that they won't buy until a walmart bargain-bin-ready version is released.

Once Blu's are similarly priced to DVD's of today, you'll see an even BIGGER adoption rate. Until then, the industry is making money off of both Blu and DVD. And they're OK with that.

Really, I'm quite shocked people are outraged at prices lol dvds were 20-30 well into its 4-6th years. Yet now were getting new movies for 17.99-29.99

Its only been 3 years since movies have been coming out.

[BluTracer]

Originally Posted by supersix4

Really, I'm quite shocked people are outraged at prices lol dvds were 20-30 well into its 4-6th years. Yet now were getting new movies for 17.99-29.99

Its only been 3 years since movies have been coming out.

Yeah I'm really surprised how quickly the price of BluRay movies have come down. And if you compare the price between the 2-Disc Special Edition DVDs vs the BluRay version the prices are basically the same sometimes the BluRay is even cheaper.

[bluskies]

Originally Posted by doctorsteve

Until then, the industry is making money off of both Blu and DVD. And they're OK with that.

They're not doing it for charity?

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by rsante

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Has anyone heard of any plans of the video industry to start selling single-disc Blu versions of new movies?

Wizard of Oz ring any bells?

[un4gvn94538]

Originally Posted by rsante

When I bought my Blu player I did so with the understanding that the movies would be a bit higher in price than DVDs. Anytime a new format comes along that's the case.

However, when I can purchase a DVD in single-disc, double-disc, and sometimes three-disc versions at reasonable prices, I'm not given such options when it comes to Blu. I'm usually forced to buy the two-disc or three-disc version for, at times, more than twice the two-disc DVD version.

As much as I love UP, I just can't justify paying $30 for two more discs that I just don't ever plan to use. And that's just one example, but Disney really is the worst when it comes to milking the customer for every nickel on it's products.

Has anyone heard of any plans of the video industry to start selling single-disc Blu versions of new movies?

if your paying 30 for up, you either dont care about money (cause you have it to burn) or your just not looking hard enough or at all

[MaCruz]

UP $30? I remember when someone here posted a thread a few months back that UP was $45 at Amazon and the new members started freaking out. That was funny.

[Another_Dude]

Originally Posted by rsante

When I bought my Blu player I did so with the understanding that the movies would be a bit higher in price than DVDs. Anytime a new format comes along that's the case.

However, when I can purchase a DVD in single-disc, double-disc, and sometimes three-disc versions at reasonable prices, I'm not given such options when it comes to Blu. I'm usually forced to buy the two-disc or three-disc version for, at times, more than twice the two-disc DVD version.

As much as I love UP, I just can't justify paying $30 for two more discs that I just don't ever plan to use. And that's just one example, but Disney really is the worst when it comes to milking the customer for every nickel on it's products.

Has anyone heard of any plans of the video industry to start selling single-disc Blu versions of new movies?

You might want to shop elsewhere for your new releases, Borders and Barnes&Noble are making you bitter.

[bluskies]

Originally Posted by rsante

When I bought my Blu player I did so with the understanding that the movies would be a bit higher in price than DVDs. Anytime a new format comes along that's the case.

However, when I can purchase a DVD in single-disc, double-disc, and sometimes three-disc versions at reasonable prices, I'm not given such options when it comes to Blu. I'm usually forced to buy the two-disc or three-disc version for, at times, more than twice the two-disc DVD version.

As much as I love UP, I just can't justify paying $30 for two more discs that I just don't ever plan to use.

You are so right...if I were you, I would stick to buying the cheap DVD versions of Up. Let's see, the SRP for the single-disk edition DVD is $29.99...the SRP for the 2-DVD edition + digital copy is $39.99. Course I hope you are checking Amazon and you can get those two for $16.99 and $21.99 respectively. Or you can get the Blu edition for $1 more at $22.99. Or you could get $10 off the Blu (this doesn't apply to the DVD versions) by getting Monsters, Inc, at the same time on Blu, bringing the 4 disc edition of Up (2 Blu-rays, a DVD, and digital copy) down to $4 less than the single disc edition DVD. You can then sell the DVD out of it for $5, bringing it down to $7.99....which you leaves you with the Up Blu-rays at $9 less than buying that single DVD edition.

[PA_Kid]

Originally Posted by rsante

As much as I love UP, I just can't justify paying $30 for two more discs that I just don't ever plan to use. And that's just one example, but Disney really is the worst when it comes to milking the customer for every nickel on it's products.

Ok, so a quick look at Amazon shows:
Up 1 disc DVD
MSRP - 29.99
Amazon - 16.99 (43% off)

Up 2 disc DVD
MSRP - 39.99
Amazon - 21.99 (45% off)

Up 4 Disc BD + DVD
MSRP - 45.99
Amazon - 22.99 (50% off)

So lets assume for a second that a single disc BD release would have a 34.99 MSRP and get the same discount the single disc DVD version does...

UP 1 Disc BD (Hypothetical)
MSRP - 34.99
Amazon - 19.95 (hypothetical 43% off)

1 disc cost = 19.95
4 disc cost = 22.99 (includes DVD and Digital Copy)

Are you seriously quibbling over what amounts to $3?

[Rhoq]

With Blu-ray, there is already the perception that you will be paying a premium for a higher quality product to begin with. Some people expect that premium to include all of the "bells and whistles", so it makes perfect sense that there are limited options for multiple versions of a release.

The single-disc DVD is meant for the budget minded consumer. The double/triple disc version is for the consumer who wants everything. If you already own a Blu-ray player, you've already invested in the format and have shown you want the best that your money can buy. Most people wouldn't consider it to be the "best" if it didn't at least include the same bonus features as it's fully featured DVD counterpart.

[kman]

Maybe its just me but when I buy the Blu-ray I expect the top of the line DVD sku or even something better. Maybe thats just becuase I precieve as Blu-ray as being the premium and higher quality product.