Wal-Mart/Vudu Pre-Order Thread

[madmod20061]

Originally Posted by Adam_ME

I saw Despicable Me 2 at Wal-Mart and the packaging didn't say anything about a VUDU copy 2 or 3 weeks early. It looks like you just get a preview of the movie, the Blu-ray/DVD pack on the release date, and a plush toy of one of those yellow dudes who work for Gru.

I purchased this and I can verify that it does indeed come with an HDX copy of the movie. It shows up like all the other pre-orders as an HDX placeholder until the digital copy is released. It says watch 12/03, but that may just be a placeholder date.

[sezmarque]

Where is the code to enter for despicable me 2 because all I found in box was a minion. It was shrinkwraped. I guess I have to go back to Walmart like the person at vudu told me to do.

I went back to Walmart like I was told to and now all is good.

[BluTracer]

Looks like The Lone Ranger is going to available for pre-order

http://www.vudu.com/redeemecopy.html?eccid=456064

[bsweetness]

Originally Posted by BluTracer

Looks like The Lone Ranger is going to available for pre-order

http://www.vudu.com/redeemecopy.html?eccid=456064

I saw it my local Wal-Mart yesterday. The only specific thing I remember about it is that it comes with a free ticket to see the movie in theaters (up to $8).

[ydkjman]

The only thing that stinks about these pre-orders is for those of us that jump on these now could end up paying more in the end for them compared to when its actually released?

[bsweetness]

Originally Posted by ydkjman

The only thing that stinks about these pre-orders is for those of us that jump on these now could end up paying more in the end for them compared to when its actually released?

That's quite often the case, but with pretty much all of these pre-orders, you're getting something extra beyond what the retail release will have. What they come with vary from title to title, so you have to decide if what you're getting is worth what will likely end up being a price that is a few dollars more.

For instance, in the case of The Lone Ranger, if you're planning on seeing it theatrically, you'll probably come out ahead by doing the pre-order between what you'd pay for a movie ticket and then what you'd pay for the retail release.

The biggest gamble with many of these pre-orders in my mind is the potential to miss out on retailer exclusives or having the pre-order not include a particular version of the retail release you might want (like 3D with films that have 3D releases). But if neither of these is a worry for you, these Vudu pre-orders can often be pretty awesome.

So, at the end of the day, you have to decide if everything you're getting is worth it to you. Sometimes it is, sometimes it isn't.

[BDKyler]

currently the lone ranger PO is coming up at $29.96

also it looks like there is gonna be few PO next week

Defiance s1- with i think Vudu digital copy

oblivion- either this or pain & gain come with a bonus digital copy of another movie that eludes me

pain & gain-

Monster University- movie cash to see monster University

[medibry6]

Originally Posted by swd0010

They don't refund. They treat the preorder as a "special" deal with a different sku. The additional content that you preorder including early access to the film is what you're paying for.

Most likely, the cost will be lower on release day.

i was in wal mart one day putting movies on my vudu account and someone asked if they return pre-order what happens the sales lady said you can get a refund but you will lose the movie on vudu... not sure if it true

[ydkjman]

Originally Posted by medibry6

i was in wal mart one day putting movies on my vudu account and someone asked if they return pre-order what happens the sales lady said you can get a refund but you will lose the movie on vudu... not sure if it true

Untill they start treating these like they would say a pre-paid phone card where the movie card has to be swiped and "activated" with paid purchase at a register there's no way this could be true.
How can the code inside be linked to the UPC on the back of the card?

[BDKyler]

Originally Posted by medibry6

i was in wal mart one day putting movies on my vudu account and someone asked if they return pre-order what happens the sales lady said you can get a refund but you will lose the movie on vudu... not sure if it true

Not true.
According to an anderson rep, the PO returns should be treated as nonreturnable if its opened though results may vary store to store.

[seregloth]

WM can take movies out of your vudu account through the vudu interface. I don't remember why, but I had to cancel a transaction that included a couple d2d's and the cashier refunded the money and removed the movies from my account.
I doubt it they do that with preorder returns, but I think it is possible if they knew how to go about it.

[jgiovanni]

New Preorders added:

Lone Ranger
Oblivion
Pain and Gain
World War Z
Monsters University
Defiance Season 1
Grimm Season 2

[noone13]

Originally Posted by jgiovanni

New Preorders added:

Lone Ranger
Oblivion
Pain and Gain
World War Z
Monsters University
Defiance Season 1
Grimm Season 2

If anyone sees any or all of these in-store today and can post the details (price, any bonuses, etc.) or PM them to me that would be very helpful. Thanks.

[bsweetness]

Originally Posted by bjeong1381

are these all in store already?

I saw The Lone Ranger and Monsters University on the shelf at my local store. I didn't look at them closely, but I did notice that each includes movie cash (up to $8 I believe) to see the respective film in theaters. And Monsters University is not a 3D pre-order.

[BDKyler]

pain & gain comes with bonus Vudu copy of the Italian job(the newer one)

difiance & grim come Vudu copies of the season

oblivion comes as a steelbook/metal pak

monster u has a $8 Disney movie ticket

world war z comes with a bons Vudu copy of cloverfield

i cant remember prices right now sorry.

[ydkjman]

Originally Posted by bdkyler

1) pain & gain comes with bonus vudu copy of the italian job(the newer one)

2.) defiance & grim come vudu copies of the season

3.) oblivion comes as a steelbook/metal pak

monster u has a $8 Disney movie ticket

4.) world war z comes with a bonus vudu copy of cloverfield

i cant remember prices right now sorry.

Lone Ranger $29.96

1. $24.96

2.) $44.96

3.) $22.96

4.) $24.96

[noone13]

The OP is updated with all the new promos.

Big thanks to ydkjman for the pictures and help on the new pre-orders.

[frojoe747]

I purchased 2 Vudu Pre-Orders for Iron Man 3 via eBay as recommended by a few in this thread. Can I redeem both with the same account?

[noone13]

Originally Posted by frojoe747

I purchased 2 Vudu Pre-Orders for Iron Man 3 via eBay as recommended by a few in this thread. Can I redeem both with the same account?

No you can only redeem a pre-order once per account.

[frojoe747]

Originally Posted by noone13

No you can only redeem a pre-order once per account.

Thanks for the quick reply!

Has anyone had issues creating a second account?