Paying full price for blu rays?? - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

AaronJ · 12-31-2014, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by thegoat

Very rarely, unless I want a movie by a specific time (e.g. to watch with family during the holidays) or I know that the price won't drop much (Star Wars, Hobbit EEs). Typically, I'll spend $5-10 (shipped) on a movie by scouring trade stores, sales, and third party websites.

I buy Disney/Marvel blus from Redbox for $5. It's the exact same disc (special features and all), and Disney releases have gotten cheaper in their production (no slips, cover art, DVDs, digital copies, bonus discs, etc.) while rarely getting cheaper in price.

I dunno. I only own 2 Disney Blu, Frozen and the Sleeping Beauty 50th Anniversary Ed., and both are beautiful with wonderful slips. But like I said, those are the only 2 I have.

PopcornBandit · 12-31-2014, 08:39 PM

It depends on how much I enjoyed the film. If it's a film I love, I have no issue paying $20-$25.

Cahleb · 12-31-2014, 08:39 PM

I buy what I want, when I want regardless of price.

StingingVelvet · 12-31-2014, 08:40 PM

I don't think $20 is too much for a blu ray if you're really excited about seeing the film. A trip to theater costs more than that, and with a blu ray you get extras and as many future viewings as you want thrown in.

Same thing for season sets, $50 or so is fine for a full 20+ episodes, or $35 or so for 12 episodes. I think that's more than fair pricing for what's offered.

I think we kind of shoot ourselves in the foot waiting for bargains, because then studios make much less and as a result put in much less effort and interest.

pEgLeG · 12-31-2014, 08:41 PM

I'm a university student and so my budget is very slim. Typically, I wait until films that I want are around $5 before I buy them. However, if it's a film that I know will never reach that price, or if it's a film that is a limited release and I know I'll miss out if I don't preorder it, I'll pay the full price.

When I graduate and begin my career, I'll buy whatever I want, whenever I want, regardless of price, because I'll be able to.

ziggy66 · 12-31-2014, 08:41 PM

Depends on the movie, and whether or not it comes with a DVD. For the big name movies, i can usually flip the DVD for $7-$10 depending on the title.

dohrmannmf · 12-31-2014, 08:47 PM

To be completely honest, I have pretty much limited myself to special/limited editions for my purchases. I have made a few exceptions, but that was only because some gift cards have come my way. But about 90% of my purchases now are Zavvi steelbooks and Scream Factory titles (I always pre-order from them to get the poster as well). I'll pick up a few standard releases here and there, but I just don't rush to get them on day one anymore. The last release I paid near full price for was Saving Mr. Banks, but again, that was because there was a Disney premium attached to it.

StingingVelvet · 12-31-2014, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by pEgLeG

When I graduate and begin my career, I'll buy whatever I want, whenever I want, regardless of price, because I'll be able to.

Better hope you're an engineer or medical student if that's your expectation!

AaronJ · 12-31-2014, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

I don't think $20 is too much for a blu ray if you're really excited about seeing the film. A trip to theater costs more than that, and with a blu ray you get extras and as many future viewings as you want thrown in.

Same thing for season sets, $50 or so is fine for a full 20+ episodes, or $35 or so for 12 episodes. I think that's more than fair pricing for what's offered.

I think we kind of shoot ourselves in the foot waiting for bargains, because then studios make much less and as a result put in much less effort and interest.

Not only are all your points excellent, but there's another:

two, three, six of you can sit around and watch something. At even $12/person, you're talking WAY more than $20.

pEgLeG · 12-31-2014, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

Better hope you're an engineer or medical student if that's your expectation!

Biological Engineering is my major.

timcat4843 · 12-31-2014, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by AaronJ

As to renting the film, I hate doing that (assuming we're talking something like iTunes). I'm spending money for something that I'll eventually spend money AGAIN on, and I'm not getting the extras.

Dude, you can rent a movie at Redbox for $1.

AaronJ · 12-31-2014, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by timcat4843

Dude, you can rent a movie at Redbox for $1.

I don't really do Redbox. For whatever reason. Never really got into it. I don't know, maybe I'll change my gist in 2015.

Race Bannon · 12-31-2014, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by AaronJ

I don't really do Redbox. For whatever reason. Never really got into it. I don't know, maybe I'll change my gist in 2015.

It's fantastic for a blu-ray fan. Just don't make the mistake of the mouth-breathers who stand around at a Redbox looking for a movie. Use the website (or the app) to search for the movie you want, find the nearest kiosk that has it, reserve it, and then go pick it up.

You can return the movie at any Redbox ( closest to you), not the one where you get the movie.

MikeMyers · 12-31-2014, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by timcat4843

Dude, you can rent a movie at Redbox for $1.

Not anymore,LOL!!!..the Blu Ray rentals are now $2.12

redphoenix · 12-31-2014, 09:48 PM

$20 is usually my cap on releases I really want.

Recent examples... I got both EE's of the Hobbit films, GotG 3D, Wolverine 3D, and X-Men: DoFP 3D Ultimate Edition for $19.96 release day. I really wanted Edge of Tomorrow the first day but didn't bite at the $22.99 price tag (I wanted 3D, but not for $28). Glad I waited since I got the 2D for $7.99 a few weeks later on BF.

The only releases I pay more for are box sets, TV series, and my love/hate relationship with overpriced Marvel titles.

AaronJ · 12-31-2014, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Race Bannon

It's fantastic for a blu-ray fan. Just don't make the mistake of the mouth-breathers who stand around at a Redbox looking for a movie. Use the website (or the app) to search for the movie you want, find the nearest kiosk that has it, reserve it, and then go pick it up.

You can return the movie at any Redbox ( closest to you), not the one where you get the movie.

Gotcha. Thanks.

There's one right near me, actually. I don't know why I never started using it.

Jennifer Lawrence Fan · 12-31-2014, 10:11 PM

When you say full price do you mean retail price?

Cahleb · 12-31-2014, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Bay Fan

When you say full price do you mean retail price?

Oh god.

SlipcoverLover · 12-31-2014, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Cahleb

I buy what I want, when I want regardless of price.

smirnoffski · 12-31-2014, 11:17 PM

Back in the DVD glory days, I recall the purchases ranging from $15 to $20, and maybe $25 average for TV shoes.

Now, in the Blu-Ray era, I usually wait for most releases to hit $10 but for the releases I want most (e.g. Criterions or certain TT films), I am willing to pay far more than my DVD average.

12-31-2014, 08:41 PM	#45
pEgLeG Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Uranus Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:100 Blu-ray collection:795 DVD collection:46 iTunes collection:9 Trading Score:2	I'm a university student and so my budget is very slim. Typically, I wait until films that I want are around $5 before I buy them. However, if it's a film that I know will never reach that price, or if it's a film that is a limited release and I know I'll miss out if I don't preorder it, I'll pay the full price. When I graduate and begin my career, I'll buy whatever I want, whenever I want, regardless of price, because I'll be able to. Last edited by pEgLeG; 12-31-2014 at 08:49 PM.

12-31-2014, 08:39 PM	#42
PopcornBandit Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2011 Location:SC 4K collection:139 Blu-ray collection:508 DVD collection:33 Trading Score:366	It depends on how much I enjoyed the film. If it's a film I love, I have no issue paying $20-$25.

12-31-2014, 08:39 PM	#43
Cahleb Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:212 Blu-ray collection:1800 Trading Score:278	I buy what I want, when I want regardless of price.

12-31-2014, 08:40 PM	#44
StingingVelvet Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Jan 2014 Location:Philadelphia, PA 4K collection:849 Blu-ray collection:2329 DVD collection:111 Digital collection:12 Trading Score:69	I don't think $20 is too much for a blu ray if you're really excited about seeing the film. A trip to theater costs more than that, and with a blu ray you get extras and as many future viewings as you want thrown in. Same thing for season sets, $50 or so is fine for a full 20+ episodes, or $35 or so for 12 episodes. I think that's more than fair pricing for what's offered. I think we kind of shoot ourselves in the foot waiting for bargains, because then studios make much less and as a result put in much less effort and interest.

12-31-2014, 08:41 PM	#46
ziggy66 Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:British Columbia 4K collection:86 Blu-ray collection:853 Trading Score:8	Depends on the movie, and whether or not it comes with a DVD. For the big name movies, i can usually flip the DVD for $7-$10 depending on the title.

12-31-2014, 08:47 PM	#47
dohrmannmf Special Member Member since:Jul 2014 Location:North Carolina 4K collection:20 Blu-ray collection:775 Trading Score:23	To be completely honest, I have pretty much limited myself to special/limited editions for my purchases. I have made a few exceptions, but that was only because some gift cards have come my way. But about 90% of my purchases now are Zavvi steelbooks and Scream Factory titles (I always pre-order from them to get the poster as well). I'll pick up a few standard releases here and there, but I just don't rush to get them on day one anymore. The last release I paid near full price for was Saving Mr. Banks, but again, that was because there was a Disney premium attached to it.

12-31-2014, 09:48 PM	#55
redphoenix Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2014 4K collection:247 Blu-ray collection:850 DVD collection:11 MA collection:1091 Digital collection:1388 iTunes collection:1351 Trading Score:236	$20 is usually my cap on releases I really want. Recent examples... I got both EE's of the Hobbit films, GotG 3D, Wolverine 3D, and X-Men: DoFP 3D Ultimate Edition for $19.96 release day. I really wanted Edge of Tomorrow the first day but didn't bite at the $22.99 price tag (I wanted 3D, but not for $28). Glad I waited since I got the 2D for $7.99 a few weeks later on BF. The only releases I pay more for are box sets, TV series, and my love/hate relationship with overpriced Marvel titles.

12-31-2014, 10:11 PM	#57
Jennifer Lawrence Fan Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Aug 2011 4K collection:413 Blu-ray collection:2750 DVD collection:1312 MA collection:305 Digital collection:495 iTunes collection:284 Trading Score:721	When you say full price do you mean retail price?

12-31-2014, 11:17 PM	#60
smirnoffski Member Member since:Aug 2012 Trading Score:1	Back in the DVD glory days, I recall the purchases ranging from $15 to $20, and maybe $25 average for TV shoes. Now, in the Blu-Ray era, I usually wait for most releases to hit $10 but for the releases I want most (e.g. Criterions or certain TT films), I am willing to pay far more than my DVD average.

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