Sold a Blu-ray player @ Circuit City (no, I don't work there) - Blu-ray Forum

Sylin · 01-09-2008, 09:26 PM

So I dropped by CC today to sort through their $8.96 video games for deals (got Def Jam Icon... the last PS3 title they had left!).

Anyhow, as I headed to the register, I noticed a guy talking to a youthful sales rep in the Blu-ray/HD-DVD aisle. (For the record, my local CC's BD section is 2x larger than their HD-DVD section.) I overheard this guy telling the rep how he might buy a Blu-ray player, and I immediately dropped in with, "Do it. You won't regret it."

20 minutes later... he bought a Samsung 1400, and was considering also getting a PS3. Not bad for a dude in his 50's!

As a side note, the CC sales rep was very pro-Nintendo Wii. He also knew nothing of either hi-def DVD format because he was under the assumption that the Xbox 360 could play both Blu and DUD, so he got a little "education", too. I ended up being 10 minutes late meeting my wife for lunch, but it was well worth it!

glenn22 · 01-09-2008, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ikcizokm

So I dropped by CC today to sort through their $8.96 video games for deals (got Def Jam Icon... the last PS3 title they had left!).

Anyhow, as I headed to the register, I noticed a guy talking to a youthful sales rep in the Blu-ray/HD-DVD aisle. (For the record, my local CC's BD section is 2x larger than their HD-DVD section.) I overheard this guy telling the rep how he might buy a Blu-ray player, and I immediately dropped in with, "Do it. You won't regret it."

20 minutes later... he bought a Samsung 1400, and was considering also getting a PS3. Not bad for a dude in his 50's!

As a side note, the CC sales rep was very pro-Nintendo Wii. He also knew nothing of either hi-def DVD format because he was under the assumption that the Xbox 360 could play both Blu and DUD, so he got a little "education", too. I ended up being 10 minutes late meeting my wife for lunch, but it was well worth it!

Nice work, education is job #1 for us now.

chrisshea · 01-09-2008, 09:29 PM

ps3 game for 8.96?

C6 Z06 · 01-09-2008, 09:35 PM

I'm old also, not as old as you

J/k, but I try to do the same everywhere I shop. Also, every time I see someone buying an HD-DVD movie I politely ask "what made you pick HD-DVD" and it always leads to a friendly conversation about both formats. It also usually ends up being a buyer that bought because a salesperson gave them guidance in that direction. I try to "school" people about Blu every chance I get, so good on ya!

C6 Z06 · 01-09-2008, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisshea

ps3 game for 8.96?

They have 5 or 6 at CC this week. My local CC was sold out yesterday when I went there though.

maconomics · 01-09-2008, 09:47 PM

Pretty good blu is takiing over!

Icemage · 01-09-2008, 10:30 PM

Did my part today. Was wandering through my local Sam's Club (which I can now confirm is 100% Blu-ray - there's ZERO HD DVD players in sight, and several Blu-ray players available there, along with the snazzy Sony HDNA setup).

Saw a woman in her late 30s eyeing the Blu-rays and remarked casually how awesome it was to see so many Blu-ray titles on the shelves. She looked surprised, so I asked her if she had a Blu-ray player and she immediately responded with a "Yes, I bought my husband a PS3 for Christmas, but I haven't tried the Blu-ray thing yet."

I filled her in on the Warner news (go go consumer confidence!), explained how wonderful Blu-ray would look and pointed at the HDNA display - and then recommended some titles - she ended up picking up Ratatouille on my recommendation!

EvolutionCherry · 01-09-2008, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ikcizokm

So I dropped by CC today to sort through their $8.96 video games for deals (got Def Jam Icon... the last PS3 title they had left!).

Anyhow, as I headed to the register, I noticed a guy talking to a youthful sales rep in the Blu-ray/HD-DVD aisle. (For the record, my local CC's BD section is 2x larger than their HD-DVD section.) I overheard this guy telling the rep how he might buy a Blu-ray player, and I immediately dropped in with, "Do it. You won't regret it."

20 minutes later... he bought a Samsung 1400, and was considering also getting a PS3. Not bad for a dude in his 50's!

As a side note, the CC sales rep was very pro-Nintendo Wii. He also knew nothing of either hi-def DVD format because he was under the assumption that the Xbox 360 could play both Blu and DUD, so he got a little "education", too. I ended up being 10 minutes late meeting my wife for lunch, but it was well worth it!

Well done!

BPHusker · 01-09-2008, 10:44 PM

When I was at Best Buy last week I was picked up some movies and this man who was looking at TV shows asked me how much better Blu-Ray was. I told him to take a look at the display in the Home Theater section to see the clarity, but said it is amazing compared to SD DVD. He asked about the price of players and when I told him $400, he was kinda surprised. I told him to wait until spring and they probably will be sub $300. He said "I think I'll wait until then, but its on my list of things to get."

He never mentioned HD-DVD. This was BEFORE the Warner announcement.

reiella · 01-09-2008, 10:48 PM

Well Microsoft just repeated their old line item, that the 360 could potentially get a BD add-on...

Although given the quality of the HD-DVD add-on, I'd be scared to consider how it'd work, short of using a bus expansion [which wouldn't be a bad idea imo].

GotToyota? · 01-09-2008, 10:57 PM

I work at Best Buy, so I actually sell a few Blu-Ray players a day.

It's great to educate the consumer on what the better choice would be.

-Matt

d_rob1031 · 01-09-2008, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GotToyota?

I work at Best Buy, so I actually sell a few Blu-Ray players a day.

It's great to educate the consumer on what the better choice would be.

-Matt

What department?

mgonzo2u · 01-09-2008, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BPHusker

When I was at Best Buy last week I was picked up some movies and this man who was looking at TV shows asked me how much better Blu-Ray was. I told him to take a look at the display in the Home Theater section to see the clarity, but said it is amazing compared to SD DVD. He asked about the price of players and when I told him $400, he was kinda surprised. I told him to wait until spring and they probably will be sub $300. He said "I think I'll wait until then, but its on my list of things to get."

He never mentioned HD-DVD. This was BEFORE the Warner announcement.

Some blu players (Sony even) are already sub $300 and have been for over a month.

JohnAlden · 01-09-2008, 11:14 PM

When i was at walmart today i saw a couple of old people looking at HD-DUDs,but thank god did not purchase any.

Sylin · 01-09-2008, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by C6 Z06

I'm old also, not as old as you

J/k,

Maybe I should clarify... the customer was in his 50's. I'm only 27. He said he had sons my age.

Quote:

Originally Posted by C6 Z06

They have 5 or 6 at CC this week. My local CC was sold out yesterday when I went there though.

Yes, the kids in the video game department couldn't tell me WHICH titles were on sale, and pointed me toward some big bins on the floor. PS3 titles are easy to spot cuz their boxes are smaller than PS2. Def Jam Icon was the last one in my local store, but I have heard one of the 2007 NBA games is on the list. Not bad for some cheap entertainment... it's less than a lot of PSN titles.

BPHusker · 01-09-2008, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mgonzo2u

Some blu players (Sony even) are already sub $300 and have been for over a month.

I was referring to the newest Profile ones. Or are those under $300 now too?

C6 Z06 · 01-10-2008, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ikcizokm

Maybe I should clarify... the customer was in his 50's. I'm only 27. He said he had sons my age.

lol OK, that does make me the old guy!!

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01-09-2008, 09:26 PM	#1
Sylin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Nashville Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:115	Sold a Blu-ray player @ Circuit City (no, I don't work there) So I dropped by CC today to sort through their $8.96 video games for deals (got Def Jam Icon... the last PS3 title they had left!). Anyhow, as I headed to the register, I noticed a guy talking to a youthful sales rep in the Blu-ray/HD-DVD aisle. (For the record, my local CC's BD section is 2x larger than their HD-DVD section.) I overheard this guy telling the rep how he might buy a Blu-ray player, and I immediately dropped in with, "Do it. You won't regret it." 20 minutes later... he bought a Samsung 1400, and was considering also getting a PS3. Not bad for a dude in his 50's! As a side note, the CC sales rep was very pro-Nintendo Wii. He also knew nothing of either hi-def DVD format because he was under the assumption that the Xbox 360 could play both Blu and DUD, so he got a little "education", too. I ended up being 10 minutes late meeting my wife for lunch, but it was well worth it!

01-09-2008, 09:29 PM	#3
chrisshea Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray reviews:3	ps3 game for 8.96?

01-09-2008, 09:35 PM	#4
C6 Z06 Special Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Virginia 4K collection:399 Blu-ray collection:1666 Trading Score:18	I'm old also, not as old as you J/k, but I try to do the same everywhere I shop. Also, every time I see someone buying an HD-DVD movie I politely ask "what made you pick HD-DVD" and it always leads to a friendly conversation about both formats. It also usually ends up being a buyer that bought because a salesperson gave them guidance in that direction. I try to "school" people about Blu every chance I get, so good on ya!

01-09-2008, 09:47 PM	#6
maconomics Active Member Member since:Mar 2007	Pretty good blu is takiing over!

01-09-2008, 10:30 PM	#7
Icemage Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007	Did my part today. Was wandering through my local Sam's Club (which I can now confirm is 100% Blu-ray - there's ZERO HD DVD players in sight, and several Blu-ray players available there, along with the snazzy Sony HDNA setup). Saw a woman in her late 30s eyeing the Blu-rays and remarked casually how awesome it was to see so many Blu-ray titles on the shelves. She looked surprised, so I asked her if she had a Blu-ray player and she immediately responded with a "Yes, I bought my husband a PS3 for Christmas, but I haven't tried the Blu-ray thing yet." I filled her in on the Warner news (go go consumer confidence!), explained how wonderful Blu-ray would look and pointed at the HDNA display - and then recommended some titles - she ended up picking up Ratatouille on my recommendation!

01-09-2008, 10:44 PM	#9
BPHusker Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:US Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:11	When I was at Best Buy last week I was picked up some movies and this man who was looking at TV shows asked me how much better Blu-Ray was. I told him to take a look at the display in the Home Theater section to see the clarity, but said it is amazing compared to SD DVD. He asked about the price of players and when I told him $400, he was kinda surprised. I told him to wait until spring and they probably will be sub $300. He said "I think I'll wait until then, but its on my list of things to get." He never mentioned HD-DVD. This was BEFORE the Warner announcement.

01-09-2008, 10:48 PM	#10
reiella Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:237 DVD collection:1	Well Microsoft just repeated their old line item, that the 360 could potentially get a BD add-on... Although given the quality of the HD-DVD add-on, I'd be scared to consider how it'd work, short of using a bus expansion [which wouldn't be a bad idea imo].

01-09-2008, 10:57 PM	#11
GotToyota? Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:19 Trading Score:29	I work at Best Buy, so I actually sell a few Blu-Ray players a day. It's great to educate the consumer on what the better choice would be. -Matt

01-09-2008, 11:14 PM	#14
JohnAlden Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Kearney,Nebraska	When i was at walmart today i saw a couple of old people looking at HD-DUDs,but thank god did not purchase any.

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