Worst place to buy Blu-Rays.... - Page 4 - Blu-ray Forum

tmok2000 · 04-02-2008, 02:03 PM

How can Best Buy be the worst place to buy BDs? I don't get it. I have 4 Best Buys near me. All 4 of them have solid selections of BDs in stock. Their prices may not be competitive with Amazon, but you can't compare a B&M store with an online store. If price is the only thing that you judge a store on, Amazon is the ONLY place where you should buy BDs. I for one would like to be able to run down to a neighborhood store, and browse through their selections and see what I might want to take home right away. You have to know how to shop at Best Buy to make the purchasing experience better. Here is how: Pay attention to their weekly ad. You can pick up some good deals once in a while. You can't simply just walk into the store, and expect all titles to be 40% off. Join their Rewards membership. They send out 10%-12% off coupons once in a while. That was how I picked up my BD-30 player for $50 cheaper than anyone else. B&M stores have their advantages. For one: try buying a Wii console for $249 from Amazon. Good luck. I got mine from Circuit City this weekend. Cheers.

Robert Franklin · 04-02-2008, 02:18 PM

tmok, I agree with you for the most part. I for one do buy more of my movies through amazon than buying them from BB. I for one am a Rewards Zone member too! I agree with you regarding going in and being able to pick something up and watch it today; there's something said about instant gratification. The problem that I have with BB and CC isn't the selection; all of the B&M stores in my area (Baltimore, MD) have a good selection. The problem that I have is the prices. More to the point, I don't mind spending a few extra dollars for a title. When I factor in a $5 savings on amazon and add shipping, its usually better for me to buy it locally. But, I am talking about when prices are $7-$10 more, then add tax, because MD tax just went to 6% when it used to be 5%. Take that into consideration and buy the time you buy 3 BDs, you could have bought another one if you were to purchase from amazon. I'll close by saying this: Fox reduced the catalog titles by about $5 to $10. But, why in the hell is BB still selling them for $34.99? That's the part that I don't like.

savage1984 · 04-02-2008, 02:25 PM

I picked target. They just have a terrible selection, let alone no sales ever. Except I did pick up 3:10 to Yuma and Simpsons from them on a BOGO. But other than that. They suck. Go Amazon.com!!

al_val · 04-02-2008, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caligula

im BB fanboy! :P

are you serious!! BB is not as bad as CC or TARGET, BORDERS but there for sure in the top 5!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caligula

just that i enjoy go there look around. a escape from family or reality for a hour!

Maybe you should get a dog!!

al_val · 04-02-2008, 02:33 PM

I also forgot to add, BB has a nice sewlection but there prices are crazy!! I go to BullMoose Music down the street from me and most prices are competitive with Amazon and if they have no title they will order it and you have it in about 2 days. They accept all Manufacturer coupons, better title selection than most stores (including BB), and they sell used titles at like half the price!! this place is great!! Oh yeah, and for the Reward Zone members, they also have that too!!

Beta Man · 04-02-2008, 02:58 PM

As far as I'm concerned, Wal*Mart is the worst place to buy ANYTHING.....

My wife and I were at a store right next to a Wal*Mart, so she decided MAYBE they'd have a deal on Diapers.... anyways.... long story short, I hadn't been in a Wal*Mart in maybe 7 or 8 years, and was surprised because it had concrete floors, and resembled a Cosco type of deal, but the whole "shopping" experience, and the lines etc. were exactly as I remembered.... NEVER going again!

Rainman · 04-02-2008, 03:38 PM

Wal-Mart is a devil company so I never shop there.

raginranger · 04-02-2008, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigFoot

Personally I think BestBuy is the worst place to buy anything.

maybe they should change the name to WorstBuy

?

lol that was corny but so true. their prices just aren't very good.

gixxerk3 · 04-02-2008, 09:07 PM

Out of that list I vote CC. Their selection and prices both suck. But even worse then them is FYE. Their prices are completely rediculous. Higher then MSRP a lot of times. I wont even go in there.

Blu Haze · 04-02-2008, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raf008

I would like to say: everywhere in FRANCE ( average titles cost around 40 dollars/each.!!!!!!).

wow good prices. Thats why i live in America.

Galley · 04-03-2008, 03:23 AM

I haven't shopped at Wal-Mart for about five years.

Kristin Simard · 04-03-2008, 06:42 AM

Again, for poll options:
None of the above.

I don't buy at brick-and-mortar stores, with one exception, but it's not a least favorite. So-far I don't really have a least favorite, of the few on-line places I've bought from.

LiveFree/DieWithRed · 04-03-2008, 07:20 AM

why is walmart voted so high? They have the cheapest BDs though they dont have alot of back titles, but its worth the lower price, ill go to walmart for NR every tuesday

jw · 04-03-2008, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LiveFree/DieWithRed

why is walmart voted so high? They have the cheapest BDs though they dont have alot of back titles, but its worth the lower price, ill go to walmart for NR every tuesday

I agree, Wm is what WM is..why whine about it. Its cheap,they offer a lower price so those are issues I take into consideration when I have to wait in line. If I need a BD, they are always in stock as they are locked up

Grisle · 04-03-2008, 07:48 AM

The worst place has to be Borders Books and Music...they sell for MSRP.

LiveFree/DieWithRed · 04-03-2008, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grisle

The worst place has to be Borders Books and Music...they sell for MSRP.

Barnes and Noble sells ABOVE MSRP. I saw Departed and 50 first dates for 46.99 at wait for it, 30% off. haha it was the funniest thing I ever saw. So normally its like 65? Who in their right mind would pay 47 dollars for a movie thats normally 24

jw · 04-03-2008, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grisle

The worst place has to be Borders Books and Music...they sell for MSRP.

AMEN THERE

FYE is almost as bad though

Schrute Farms · 04-03-2008, 07:58 PM

Target: because the selection sucks, and all the prices are $30 or more
Wal-Mart: because the selection sucks. Mine only carries about 20 titles, and all are $29.99

supersix4 · 04-03-2008, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Franklin

But, why in the hell is BB still selling them for $34.99? That's the part that I don't like.

they've dropped them to 29.99 I paid that for hitman the day it came out at bestbuy

Roland1919 · 04-03-2008, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supersix4

they've dropped them to 29.99 I paid that for hitman the day it came out at bestbuy

WOW, you paid $29.99 for HITMAN!!!!

Hey look, all jokes aside, I have this piece of property in the Everglades....

View Poll Results: Your least favorite 'retail' store for buying Blu-Rays.
Best Buy	57	25.45%
Circuit City	74	33.04%
Target	35	15.63%
Wal*Mart	50	22.32%
Fry's	8	3.57%
Voters: 224. You may not vote on this poll

04-03-2008, 07:58 PM	#78
Schrute Farms Special Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Central Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:33 Blu-ray collection:387 Blu-ray reviews:19 Trading Score:31	Target: because the selection sucks, and all the prices are $30 or more Wal-Mart: because the selection sucks. Mine only carries about 20 titles, and all are $29.99 Last edited by Schrute Farms; 04-04-2008 at 02:08 PM. Reason: Mis-typed Wal mart price

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04-02-2008, 02:03 PM	#61
tmok2000 Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray reviews:3	How can Best Buy be the worst place to buy BDs? I don't get it. I have 4 Best Buys near me. All 4 of them have solid selections of BDs in stock. Their prices may not be competitive with Amazon, but you can't compare a B&M store with an online store. If price is the only thing that you judge a store on, Amazon is the ONLY place where you should buy BDs. I for one would like to be able to run down to a neighborhood store, and browse through their selections and see what I might want to take home right away. You have to know how to shop at Best Buy to make the purchasing experience better. Here is how: Pay attention to their weekly ad. You can pick up some good deals once in a while. You can't simply just walk into the store, and expect all titles to be 40% off. Join their Rewards membership. They send out 10%-12% off coupons once in a while. That was how I picked up my BD-30 player for $50 cheaper than anyone else. B&M stores have their advantages. For one: try buying a Wii console for $249 from Amazon. Good luck. I got mine from Circuit City this weekend. Cheers.

04-02-2008, 02:18 PM	#62
Robert Franklin Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Baltimore, MD 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:363	tmok, I agree with you for the most part. I for one do buy more of my movies through amazon than buying them from BB. I for one am a Rewards Zone member too! I agree with you regarding going in and being able to pick something up and watch it today; there's something said about instant gratification. The problem that I have with BB and CC isn't the selection; all of the B&M stores in my area (Baltimore, MD) have a good selection. The problem that I have is the prices. More to the point, I don't mind spending a few extra dollars for a title. When I factor in a $5 savings on amazon and add shipping, its usually better for me to buy it locally. But, I am talking about when prices are $7-$10 more, then add tax, because MD tax just went to 6% when it used to be 5%. Take that into consideration and buy the time you buy 3 BDs, you could have bought another one if you were to purchase from amazon. I'll close by saying this: Fox reduced the catalog titles by about $5 to $10. But, why in the hell is BB still selling them for $34.99? That's the part that I don't like.

04-02-2008, 02:25 PM	#63
savage1984 Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Los Angeles	I picked target. They just have a terrible selection, let alone no sales ever. Except I did pick up 3:10 to Yuma and Simpsons from them on a BOGO. But other than that. They suck. Go Amazon.com!!

04-02-2008, 02:33 PM	#65
al_val Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:MA	I also forgot to add, BB has a nice sewlection but there prices are crazy!! I go to BullMoose Music down the street from me and most prices are competitive with Amazon and if they have no title they will order it and you have it in about 2 days. They accept all Manufacturer coupons, better title selection than most stores (including BB), and they sell used titles at like half the price!! this place is great!! Oh yeah, and for the Reward Zone members, they also have that too!!

04-02-2008, 02:58 PM	#66
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	As far as I'm concerned, WalMart is the worst place to buy ANYTHING..... My wife and I were at a store right next to a WalMart, so she decided MAYBE they'd have a deal on Diapers.... anyways.... long story short, I hadn't been in a Wal*Mart in maybe 7 or 8 years, and was surprised because it had concrete floors, and resembled a Cosco type of deal, but the whole "shopping" experience, and the lines etc. were exactly as I remembered.... NEVER going again!

04-02-2008, 03:38 PM	#67
Rainman Member Member since:Mar 2008	Wal-Mart is a devil company so I never shop there.

04-02-2008, 09:07 PM	#69
gixxerk3 Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:162	Out of that list I vote CC. Their selection and prices both suck. But even worse then them is FYE. Their prices are completely rediculous. Higher then MSRP a lot of times. I wont even go in there.

04-03-2008, 03:23 AM	#71
Galley Power Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Greenville, SC 4K collection:117 Blu-ray collection:634 DVD collection:41 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:7	I haven't shopped at Wal-Mart for about five years.

04-03-2008, 06:42 AM	#72
Kristin Simard Special Member Member since:Aug 2007	Again, for poll options: None of the above. I don't buy at brick-and-mortar stores, with one exception, but it's not a least favorite. So-far I don't really have a least favorite, of the few on-line places I've bought from.

04-03-2008, 07:20 AM	#73
LiveFree/DieWithRed Banned Member since:Apr 2008	why is walmart voted so high? They have the cheapest BDs though they dont have alot of back titles, but its worth the lower price, ill go to walmart for NR every tuesday

04-03-2008, 07:48 AM	#75
Grisle Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Northern California 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:18 Trading Score:12	The worst place has to be Borders Books and Music...they sell for MSRP.

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