Has The Economy Affect You Buying Blu-Rays - Blu-ray Forum

RustyK94 · 10-27-2008, 02:25 AM

Let's answer this question once and for all.

JasonR · 10-27-2008, 02:25 AM

Not yet...

Blu-Benny · 10-27-2008, 02:28 AM

not really, i'm pretty selective on movies i buy anyway. i don't buy everthing that comes out anymore, just "must haves" like The Dark Knight, Iron Man, Matrix Trilogy, and The Incredible Hulk.

quexos · 10-27-2008, 02:31 AM

Never been buying much on this department to be honest as I am rather selective. I can still afford the occasional purchase despite the financial crisis.

red_5ive · 10-27-2008, 02:35 AM

Nope. If anything pricing itself is the kicker for me. I was buying way more during all the sales before hd-dvd tanked. The bogos/sales were better back then (for obvious reasons). However, I don't yearn for those days if it means the return of the format war. I've been pretty selective since.

Alkali · 10-27-2008, 02:42 AM

I'm actually buying more now because I lost my job lol... Silver lining to every cloud

jeabombers · 10-27-2008, 02:43 AM

I don't buy too many BDs (Ironman and Wanted are still must-haves, waiting for Ironman to go on sale again), but I just bought a Samsung LN40A650 for $1300. That's definitely not an "economy is crashing" sale. I also plan on putting money in the stock market here real soon, too

scott87 · 10-27-2008, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quexos

Never been buying much on this department to be honest as I am rather selective. I can still afford the occasional purchase despite the financial crisis.

sorry to side track the thread

hey your back dude where you been?

scott87 · 10-27-2008, 02:48 PM

but i dont know i have been buying less this last month

Strannix136 · 10-27-2008, 02:32 AM

I work for an automotive supplier, so I'm saving as much as I can in case of a layoff early next year. However, I will be picking up The Final Countdown, and Band Of Brothers.

redboxcar · 10-27-2008, 05:57 AM

Nope, still just as irresponsible as ever! With this $10 off blu-ray coupon at Best Buy, I've bought like 6 new movies already, and plan on picking a few more up on Tuesday.

BigFoot · 10-27-2008, 07:42 AM

Nope.

t0nythebeat · 10-27-2008, 08:04 AM

um the economy hasn't.
my irresponsible ways of saving money has.
although i actually bought more blu's in the last two weeks, ever.

DetroitSportsFan · 10-27-2008, 01:04 PM

It's affected me a little. I don't blind buy stuff like I used to.

tron3 · 10-27-2008, 01:12 PM

In the 14 months of owning blu-ray I have bought 30+ titles. Took me several years to match that on DVD.

I have stopped buying "filler titles" to contend me until I get the movies I really want. Patience is truly a virtue. Plus I stopped torturing myself waiting on titles with no release date. (Disney, I'm looking at you and Finding Nemo.) I figure by Christmas time next year I will have most of my favorites.

Clapton101 · 10-27-2008, 01:17 PM

We have been buying a little more lately just because we can buy BD and stay home and watch them and save alot more money than going out to eat thern to a movie and popcorn and all that goes with it.

owa · 10-27-2008, 01:43 PM

No, the economy hasn't affected my blu-ray purchases but at some point, the upcoming holidays probably will (since part of my disposable income will go toward gifts).

Dirk504 · 10-27-2008, 02:10 PM

Nope. I've been budgeting my money since Clinton was in office, so the economy really hasn't affected me. Plus I work in online advertising, and we're growing more and more everyday. I still buy the Blu Rays I really want and an occasional blind buy.

red_5ive · 10-27-2008, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by owa

No, the economy hasn't affected my blu-ray purchases but at some point, the upcoming holidays probably will (since part of my disposable income will go toward gifts).

Same here. This is why I always tell everyone that although I don't expect anything, if you do decide to get me something make it an Amazon, Fry's, Best Buy, etc., gift certificate and nothing else. I've also the last couple of years made a point of buying the majority of gifts from Best Buy where I can at least accumulate rewardzone points. This way I'll get some return that I can put back into Blu's.

DrinkMore · 10-27-2008, 08:57 PM

I think the people that this affects, are those that probably could barely afford it to begin with. I personally have not curbed any spending due to the economy. I am actually spending more to help BOOST IT! Everyone should be doing this. Not spending less, but MORE!

I never really liked hearing how people have to give up going out to eat because of this or that or blah blah. Maybe I am not sensitive but umm.. boohoo? At least you have a house, car and a job. If you don't have one of those, then I feel for you.

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10-27-2008, 02:25 AM	#1
RustyK94 Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Independent Republic Of Scotland Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray collection:126	Has The Economy Affect You Buying Blu-Rays Let's answer this question once and for all.

10-27-2008, 01:12 PM	#15
tron3 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2004 Location:New Jersey Blu-ray reviews:3	In the 14 months of owning blu-ray I have bought 30+ titles. Took me several years to match that on DVD. I have stopped buying "filler titles" to contend me until I get the movies I really want. Patience is truly a virtue. Plus I stopped torturing myself waiting on titles with no release date. (Disney, I'm looking at you and Finding Nemo.) I figure by Christmas time next year I will have most of my favorites. Last edited by tron3; 10-28-2008 at 12:41 PM.

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10-27-2008, 02:25 AM	#2
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	Not yet...

10-27-2008, 02:28 AM	#3
Blu-Benny Michael Bay's #1 Fan Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:108 Trading Score:138	not really, i'm pretty selective on movies i buy anyway. i don't buy everthing that comes out anymore, just "must haves" like The Dark Knight, Iron Man, Matrix Trilogy, and The Incredible Hulk.

10-27-2008, 02:31 AM	#4
quexos Banned Member since:May 2007 Location:Brussels, Belgium	Never been buying much on this department to be honest as I am rather selective. I can still afford the occasional purchase despite the financial crisis.

10-27-2008, 02:35 AM	#5
red_5ive Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:The 'state' of Southern California Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:384 Blu-ray collection:1022 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:1	Nope. If anything pricing itself is the kicker for me. I was buying way more during all the sales before hd-dvd tanked. The bogos/sales were better back then (for obvious reasons). However, I don't yearn for those days if it means the return of the format war. I've been pretty selective since.

10-27-2008, 02:42 AM	#6
Alkali Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:36	I'm actually buying more now because I lost my job lol... Silver lining to every cloud

10-27-2008, 02:43 AM	#7
jeabombers Expert Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:CoMo	I don't buy too many BDs (Ironman and Wanted are still must-haves, waiting for Ironman to go on sale again), but I just bought a Samsung LN40A650 for $1300. That's definitely not an "economy is crashing" sale. I also plan on putting money in the stock market here real soon, too

10-27-2008, 02:48 PM	#9
scott87 Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:England 4K collection:280 Blu-ray collection:429 DVD collection:26 Blu-ray reviews:3	but i dont know i have been buying less this last month

10-27-2008, 02:32 AM	#10
Strannix136 Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Michigan Blu-ray collection:310 DVD collection:84 Blu-ray reviews:1	I work for an automotive supplier, so I'm saving as much as I can in case of a layoff early next year. However, I will be picking up The Final Countdown, and Band Of Brothers.

10-27-2008, 05:57 AM	#11
redboxcar Expert Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray collection:470 Trading Score:161	Nope, still just as irresponsible as ever! With this $10 off blu-ray coupon at Best Buy, I've bought like 6 new movies already, and plan on picking a few more up on Tuesday.

10-27-2008, 07:42 AM	#12
BigFoot Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Slovenia (EU) Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:77 Blu-ray collection:484 DVD collection:299	Nope.

10-27-2008, 08:04 AM	#13
t0nythebeat Special Member Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:211 Blu-ray reviews:38 Trading Score:2	um the economy hasn't. my irresponsible ways of saving money has. although i actually bought more blu's in the last two weeks, ever.

10-27-2008, 01:04 PM	#14
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	It's affected me a little. I don't blind buy stuff like I used to.

10-27-2008, 01:17 PM	#16
Clapton101 Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:235 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:5	We have been buying a little more lately just because we can buy BD and stay home and watch them and save alot more money than going out to eat thern to a movie and popcorn and all that goes with it.

10-27-2008, 01:43 PM	#17
owa Blu-ray Knight Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 96	No, the economy hasn't affected my blu-ray purchases but at some point, the upcoming holidays probably will (since part of my disposable income will go toward gifts).

10-27-2008, 02:10 PM	#18
Dirk504 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Home Theater Gallery:25 4K collection:152 Blu-ray collection:367 Blu-ray reviews:4	Nope. I've been budgeting my money since Clinton was in office, so the economy really hasn't affected me. Plus I work in online advertising, and we're growing more and more everyday. I still buy the Blu Rays I really want and an occasional blind buy.

10-27-2008, 08:57 PM	#20
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	I think the people that this affects, are those that probably could barely afford it to begin with. I personally have not curbed any spending due to the economy. I am actually spending more to help BOOST IT! Everyone should be doing this. Not spending less, but MORE! I never really liked hearing how people have to give up going out to eat because of this or that or blah blah. Maybe I am not sensitive but umm.. boohoo? At least you have a house, car and a job. If you don't have one of those, then I feel for you.

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