Help me convince a friend... - Blu-ray Forum

RockChalk · 10-10-2009, 07:44 AM

I have a friend with a complete HT with a nice Sony Bravia as well as surround sound and she wants to go BLU! The problem is her husband is a tight ass and doesn't like to spend money, I need help in helping her to get her husband to go BLU. Any thoughts?

koontz1973 · 10-10-2009, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by RockChalk

I have a friend with a complete HT with a nice Sony Bravia as well as surround sound and she wants to go BLU! The problem is her husband is a tight ass and doesn't like to spend money, I need help in helping her to get her husband to go BLU. Any thoughts?

Use a baseball bat and do not stop until he hands over the credit card,

or seduce her and let her move in with you,

or show him the benefits on your system.

Johnny Vinyl · 10-10-2009, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by RockChalk

I have a friend with a complete HT with a nice Sony Bravia as well as surround sound and she wants to go BLU! The problem is her husband is a tight ass and doesn't like to spend money, I need help in helping her to get her husband to go BLU. Any thoughts?

Just don't get in the middle of it!

Tell her to wait for Black Friday and then show her how much money he can SAVE!

RockChalk · 10-10-2009, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by koontz1973

Use a baseball bat and do not stop until he hands over the credit card,

or seduce her and let her move in with you,

or show him the benefits on your system.

Unfortunately I only Have The TV no surround, I can show the benefits of PQ but not AQ really, but I should get him to come over and look

boxterduke · 10-10-2009, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by RockChalk

I have a friend with a complete HT with a nice Sony Bravia as well as surround sound and she wants to go BLU! The problem is her husband is a tight ass and doesn't like to spend money, I need help in helping her to get her husband to go BLU. Any thoughts?

I would say leave them be, you don't want to be in the middle of this. Besides a friend with no blu means that you don't have to lend your movies out.

genkifd · 10-10-2009, 09:20 PM

only way i think is show the husband some reference bluray material... bring a bluray player to their place... if he isnt convinced then i think you cant do much more

RockChalk · 10-10-2009, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by genkifd

only way i think is show the husband some reference bluray material... bring a bluray player to their place... if he isnt convinced then i think you cant do much more

It isnt so much that he doesnt see a difference it is that he cant justify paying for a player...

Beta Man · 10-11-2009, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by RockChalk

It isnt so much that he doesnt see a difference it is that he cant justify paying for a player...

Then let him keep what he has....... no skin off your tater.

Bethany · 10-11-2009, 12:40 AM

Christmas is coming. Buy them one

They'll love it.

Anthony P · 10-11-2009, 02:38 PM

I agree with don't get in the middle when money is concerned, you don't know their finances. But if you and she want to do it, maybe the best idea is to bring your player and movie over there and show him. It worked with my BIL and sister when I used to bring my PS3 and movies to the cottage. You will obviously need to organize it with the wife before hand, but pick a movie that they might want to see but don't have the DVD but you have the BD, then tell them you will bring it over and BD player. Seeing it on his own TV will most likely show him more then on your TV. Then (like others said) point out some good bargains when they show up.

Q? · 10-11-2009, 03:03 PM

Wow, that's a first, a woman who wants blu-ray and a man refusing.
Sorry for being sexist, but it's true that it's usually the other way around...
I agree, don't mettle if the husband is worried about the finances, there's probably a good reason and blu-ray isn't excactly cheap you now...

FindYourWay · 10-11-2009, 03:16 PM

What's the point of a HT with HD and no blu-ray? It's like the guy wasted his money. Tell him that, then buy a BD player and put the HD HT to proper use.
And once purchased and installed, make sure she puts out later that night for her hubby too.

Bigdog · 10-11-2009, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bethany

Christmas is coming. Buy them one

They'll love it.

I agree, day after t-day i bet some place will have them under a 100 bucks.

VinnAY · 10-11-2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by RockChalk

I Any thoughts?

stay out of their marriage. Start with that.

quest88 · 10-11-2009, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by RockChalk

I have a friend with a complete HT with a nice Sony Bravia as well as surround sound and she wants to go BLU! The problem is her husband is a tight ass and doesn't like to spend money, I need help in helping her to get her husband to go BLU. Any thoughts?

You can tell her to wait until Black Friday and just buy one then, I do like the idea of setting it up for them at there house providing the husband and you are friendly. Radio shack is getting rid of their Sylvania players, while not the fastest and with the most connections it still plays blus and is only a 108 bucks with a 30 day return policy . I'm in the same boat as you with my inlaws and while I have offered many times to buy them a bluray player they have refused. It's a shame to see a 52" Sony xbr only hooked up to SD content.

Yautja · 10-12-2009, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by RockChalk

I have a friend with a complete HT with a nice Sony Bravia as well as surround sound and she wants to go BLU! The problem is her husband is a tight ass and doesn't like to spend money, I need help in helping her to get her husband to go BLU. Any thoughts?

Tell your friend to get a divorce

RockChalk · 10-12-2009, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Anthony P

I agree with don't get in the middle when money is concerned, you don't know their finances. But if you and she want to do it, maybe the best idea is to bring your player and movie over there and show him. It worked with my BIL and sister when I used to bring my PS3 and movies to the cottage. You will obviously need to organize it with the wife before hand, but pick a movie that they might want to see but don't have the DVD but you have the BD, then tell them you will bring it over and BD player. Seeing it on his own TV will most likely show him more then on your TV. Then (like others said) point out some good bargains when they show up.

Finances are good as they are both full time pharmacists

He is just a stickler for cash

RockChalk · 10-12-2009, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by VinnAY

stay out of their marriage. Start with that.

How am I getting involved in their marraige? .

Beta Man · 10-12-2009, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by FindYourWay

What's the point of a HT with HD and no blu-ray?

He probably enjoys DVDs with DD 5.1 or he's enjoying the NLDS in HD with 5.1 DD......

I don't know why people act like HT was invented to take advantage of Blu-ray's capabilities

FindYourWay · 10-12-2009, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

He probably enjoys DVDs with DD 5.1 or he's enjoying the NLDS in HD with 5.1 DD......

I don't know why people act like HT was invented to take advantage of Blu-ray's capabilities

I did say HT with HD. So yes, it would seem as though you would want to take advantage of that. Hell, if I could, I would have a true theater in my home...theater seats, digital projector, large screen and an usher. Yes I can.

10-10-2009, 07:44 AM	#1
RockChalk Banned Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Saraotga, NY Blu-ray collection:13	Help me convince a friend... I have a friend with a complete HT with a nice Sony Bravia as well as surround sound and she wants to go BLU! The problem is her husband is a tight ass and doesn't like to spend money, I need help in helping her to get her husband to go BLU. Any thoughts?

10-11-2009, 12:40 AM	#9
Bethany Active Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Middle of Nowhere, NE Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:62 Blu-ray collection:2576 Blu-ray reviews:2	Christmas is coming. Buy them one They'll love it. Last edited by Bethany; 10-11-2009 at 12:47 AM.

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genkifd Active Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Melbourne, Australia Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:259	only way i think is show the husband some reference bluray material... bring a bluray player to their place... if he isnt convinced then i think you cant do much more

10-11-2009, 02:38 PM	#10
Anthony P Blu-ray Count Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Montreal, Canada	I agree with don't get in the middle when money is concerned, you don't know their finances. But if you and she want to do it, maybe the best idea is to bring your player and movie over there and show him. It worked with my BIL and sister when I used to bring my PS3 and movies to the cottage. You will obviously need to organize it with the wife before hand, but pick a movie that they might want to see but don't have the DVD but you have the BD, then tell them you will bring it over and BD player. Seeing it on his own TV will most likely show him more then on your TV. Then (like others said) point out some good bargains when they show up.

10-11-2009, 03:03 PM	#11
Q? Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Nuuk, Greenland Blu-ray collection:168	Wow, that's a first, a woman who wants blu-ray and a man refusing. Sorry for being sexist, but it's true that it's usually the other way around... I agree, don't mettle if the husband is worried about the finances, there's probably a good reason and blu-ray isn't excactly cheap you now...

10-11-2009, 03:16 PM	#12
FindYourWay Special Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:LA, CA	What's the point of a HT with HD and no blu-ray? It's like the guy wasted his money. Tell him that, then buy a BD player and put the HD HT to proper use. And once purchased and installed, make sure she puts out later that night for her hubby too.

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