Does Amazon credit you if price drops right away?? - Blu-ray Forum

mikey3319 · 11-06-2009, 03:48 AM

was just curious because i just got the rocky blu-ray set and it dropped 5 bucks the next day. Same with other Blus I got that day?? Just curious?

Beta Man · 11-06-2009, 03:51 AM

They have a "Pre-Order" price guarantee...... If it's something else, you need to cancel and re-order.....

If it already shipped, or you already received it..... then you're S.O.L.

benricci · 11-06-2009, 01:10 PM

There is no longer a post-purchase guarantee. If you buy something and it ships, and the price drops, you don't get a refund.

aramis109 · 11-06-2009, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mikey3319

was just curious because i just got the rocky blu-ray set and it dropped 5 bucks the next day. Same with other Blus I got that day?? Just curious?

Even though they don't have a post-price guarantee any longer, it would not hurt to politely email them and ask. It has been done in the past and the worst they can say is no.

Blu Titan · 11-06-2009, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mikey3319

was just curious because i just got the rocky blu-ray set and it dropped 5 bucks the next day. Same with other Blus I got that day?? Just curious?

If the movie is unopened, you can always return it. Also, suppose they charge your CC for a Tuesday release on Monday at the time of shipment. However, on the date of release (Tuesday) the price drops on the item. Per their pre-order policy, a refund for the difference must be given.

danjross · 11-06-2009, 01:29 PM

What about if the price goes up before the item ships? I'm not sure if that would actually happen, but I guess it could. Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince is only $16.99 right now. I want to jump on that deal for that price but don't want to pre-order it in case the price goes back up before it ships. If I order it for $16.99 is that the highest price I would pay?

fatediesel · 11-06-2009, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by danjross

What about if the price goes up before the item ships? I'm not sure if that would actually happen, but I guess it could. Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince is only $16.99 right now. I want to jump on that deal for that price but don't want to pre-order it in case the price goes back up before it ships. If I order it for $16.99 is that the highest price I would pay?

When you pre-order a product the price cannot raise. If the price falls they will adjust your account for the lower price. If the price rises it doesn't affect you as you've already gotten locked in at $16.99.

danjross · 11-06-2009, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by fatediesel

When you pre-order a product the price cannot raise. If the price falls they will adjust your account for the lower price. If the price rises it doesn't affect you as you've already gotten locked in at $16.99.

Thanks...I'm putting my order in right now.

aramis109 · 11-06-2009, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by hellobugmenot

That's what I really don't like about buying too soon and then the price drops.

It's all a guessing game. Three movies I pre-ordered during the BB 30% sale/Amazon PM are now each up 3 or 4 bucks. Yeah, if you're willing to wait then you'll usually come out ahead but sometimes it pays to jump in early. I'd be shocked if Terminator: Salvation is below $16.99 anytime soon.

benricci · 11-06-2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by hellobugmenot

That's what I really don't like about buying too soon and then the price drops.

So wait and buy used.

moothemagiccow · 11-06-2009, 07:38 PM

I sure wish they would! I've been meaning to order the Nightmare before Christmas for my girlfriend for ages, but I had been waiting for some kind of sale.

I finally plunked down $20 for it last night. Lo and behold I see it today at the top of blu-ray.com for $4 less. Yeah, it's $4, big deal, but I still feel gipped!

update:

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Hello,

The discounts we offer vary from time to time. I see we currently offer a greater discount on "The Nightmare Before Christmas + Digital Copy (1993)" than we did at the time you placed order #XXXXX.

Since this item has entered shipping process, I've requested a refund of $4.5, the difference, to your visa. You'll see the refund in the next 2-3 business days.

Once processed, you'll be able to see the refund here:

We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Likewise, Amazon.

shireguy · 11-13-2009, 07:45 PM

given that 3 items in an order have all 'fallen' in price over the past 2 days. (all the pre-order titles) .... what is the turn around time to 'visually' see these price changes on the order ??

each is still showing the original order price.

dvdirv · 11-13-2009, 08:25 PM

There are exceptions to Amazon's post-price protection policy.

I ordered 2 titles yesterday and within 1-2 hours they dropped in price by $1 each.

I called Amazon and told them I just ordered these titles. After checking, they agreed to give me the credit.

Of course, if you get the wrong Customer Service rep, he/she could just say that once the items ships, there is nothing they can do.

11-06-2009, 03:48 AM	#1
mikey3319 Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1 Timezone GMT: -5	Does Amazon credit you if price drops right away?? was just curious because i just got the rocky blu-ray set and it dropped 5 bucks the next day. Same with other Blus I got that day?? Just curious?

11-13-2009, 08:25 PM	#13
dvdirv Expert Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Atlanta, GA Timezone GMT: -5	Exceptions There are exceptions to Amazon's post-price protection policy. I ordered 2 titles yesterday and within 1-2 hours they dropped in price by $1 each. I called Amazon and told them I just ordered these titles. After checking, they agreed to give me the credit. Of course, if you get the wrong Customer Service rep, he/she could just say that once the items ships, there is nothing they can do.

11-06-2009, 03:51 AM	#2
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 Timezone GMT: -5	They have a "Pre-Order" price guarantee...... If it's something else, you need to cancel and re-order..... If it already shipped, or you already received it..... then you're S.O.L.

11-06-2009, 01:10 PM	#3
benricci Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1 Timezone GMT: -5	There is no longer a post-purchase guarantee. If you buy something and it ships, and the price drops, you don't get a refund.

11-06-2009, 01:29 PM	#6
danjross Active Member Member since:May 2008 Blu-ray collection:72 Timezone GMT: -6	What about if the price goes up before the item ships? I'm not sure if that would actually happen, but I guess it could. Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince is only $16.99 right now. I want to jump on that deal for that price but don't want to pre-order it in case the price goes back up before it ships. If I order it for $16.99 is that the highest price I would pay?

11-13-2009, 07:45 PM	#12
shireguy Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2009 Location:Sydney and Bathurst 4K collection:450 Blu-ray collection:5143 Blu-ray reviews:29 Timezone GMT: 10	given that 3 items in an order have all 'fallen' in price over the past 2 days. (all the pre-order titles) .... what is the turn around time to 'visually' see these price changes on the order ?? each is still showing the original order price.

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