Why BD Prices are so high? - Blu-ray Forum

masoud90 · 12-10-2009, 05:49 PM

Why are the BD prices so high after black friday? I mean yeah, Black Friday we had amazing prices, but we now have films that were below $20 even before black friday now selling at $30+. Is there a reason for this? We are getting like $8 price drops on some titles over the past few days, but is there a point in taking prices up SO high and then dropping them off to where they were before just a few days after?

The 300 collector's edition was like a little less than $20 pre-black friday, went to $12.99 and now is above $30. Am I missing something?

P@t_Mtl · 12-10-2009, 05:51 PM

Maybe it's Christmas time?

Blu-ray Fanatic · 12-10-2009, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by masoud90

Why are the BD prices so high after black friday? I mean yeah, Black Friday we had amazing prices, but we now have films that were below $20 even before black friday now selling at $30+. Is there a reason for this? We are getting like $8 price drops on some titles over the past few days, but is there a point in taking prices up SO high and then dropping them off to where they were before just a few days after?

The 300 collector's edition was like a little less than $20 pre-black friday, went to $12.99 and now is above $30. Am I missing something?

Thats just the way it is. They'll go back down if a competitor reduces their prices. Plus its the holiday season and demand for electronics/media is high. The prices will return to normal after the holidays.

Kynch · 12-10-2009, 05:55 PM

Try paying between 25 and 30€ for every single release here (that's between $37 and 44) and then you can complain.

I guess it's just Fanatic said, it's the way it is at the moment.

bhampton · 12-10-2009, 05:57 PM

Hey,

I have the opposite problem. If I look I can always find a Blu Ray I want for $10 or less and at that price I can't usually resist.

I'm waiting for the deals to give me a break.

-Brian

Blu-ray Fanatic · 12-10-2009, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Kynch

Try paying between 25 and 30€ for every single release here (that's between $37 and 44) and then you can complain.

I guess it's just Fanatic said, it's the way it is at the moment.

$37 and $44?!?!

Have you ever thought about moving to the US?

bhampton · 12-10-2009, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by masoud90

The 300 collector's edition was like a little less than $20 pre-black friday, went to $12.99 and now is above $30. Am I missing something?

Yeah,... it was a "sale" and the sale is over. If you didn't buy it at $12.99 then what you're missing is the chance to buy it at $12.99.

There's lots of sales but the same title doesn't go on sale too many times.

-Brian

robertc88 · 12-10-2009, 05:59 PM

Just wait for the opportunity to snack what you want. It especially doesn't have to be new either as far as I'm concerned as I've done well purchasing on the used market with no problems with the quality and playback of the discs.

bhampton · 12-10-2009, 06:01 PM

Yes, Snack what you want.

Me, I want brownies and coffee ... Yum!

masoud90 · 12-10-2009, 06:02 PM

Yeah there are some great deals, but at the same time, BD disks that were much lower in price usually are now almost at full retail price.

masoud90 · 12-10-2009, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

$37 and $44?!?!

Have you ever thought about moving to the US?

haha made me laugh.

Kynch · 12-10-2009, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

$37 and $44?!?!

Have you ever thought about moving to the US?

I import a lot from the UK, buy on Amazon.fr and yes, I have considered migrating to the US for a short period, but my studying envies pushed me towards the other side of the world, Australia, where movies are even more expensive!

bhampton · 12-10-2009, 06:08 PM

I should be buying here and shipping to you.

Actually... there must be a way to buy here and have them shipped to you right?

I like to pick up something Blu when I'm on vacation... they super high prices for Blu Ray in Paris or London makes all my others Blu's that I buy here seems like a steal.

masoud90 · 12-10-2009, 06:09 PM

Hahah yeah I was in Dubai over the summer and omg although they had some movies that are not released in the US yet, the prices were outrageous.

steve_dave · 12-10-2009, 07:02 PM

Paid $32 US each to have the pleasure of owning the uncut Kung Fu Hustle and Almost Famous on Blu-ray Disc in Thailand at the Boomerang store.

Now, Almost Famous and Kung Fu Hustle uncut are available from Amazon UK under a special promotion. For $28 US, I could have gotten both discs!

No major difference between the two releases aside from the fact that I got the HK release imported to Thailand and if I just waited, I could have gotten the UK releases far more cheaply.

I also paid $25 for P.S. I Love You which I found at Blockbuster a few months later under their 2 for $25 promotion.

Just be glad you don't buy video games because that would blow your mind and wallet.

12-10-2009, 05:49 PM	#1
masoud90 Power Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Seattle, WA Blu-ray collection:180 Trading Score:3	Why BD Prices are so high? Why are the BD prices so high after black friday? I mean yeah, Black Friday we had amazing prices, but we now have films that were below $20 even before black friday now selling at $30+. Is there a reason for this? We are getting like $8 price drops on some titles over the past few days, but is there a point in taking prices up SO high and then dropping them off to where they were before just a few days after? The 300 collector's edition was like a little less than $20 pre-black friday, went to $12.99 and now is above $30. Am I missing something?

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12-10-2009, 05:51 PM	#2
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	Maybe it's Christmas time?

12-10-2009, 05:55 PM	#4
Kynch Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:UK Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:60	Try paying between 25 and 30€ for every single release here (that's between $37 and 44) and then you can complain. I guess it's just Fanatic said, it's the way it is at the moment.

12-10-2009, 05:57 PM	#5
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	Hey, I have the opposite problem. If I look I can always find a Blu Ray I want for $10 or less and at that price I can't usually resist. I'm waiting for the deals to give me a break. -Brian

12-10-2009, 05:59 PM	#8
robertc88 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007	Just wait for the opportunity to snack what you want. It especially doesn't have to be new either as far as I'm concerned as I've done well purchasing on the used market with no problems with the quality and playback of the discs.

12-10-2009, 06:01 PM	#9
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	Yes, Snack what you want. Me, I want brownies and coffee ... Yum!

12-10-2009, 06:02 PM	#10
masoud90 Power Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Seattle, WA Blu-ray collection:180 Trading Score:3	Yeah there are some great deals, but at the same time, BD disks that were much lower in price usually are now almost at full retail price.

12-10-2009, 06:08 PM	#13
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	I should be buying here and shipping to you. Actually... there must be a way to buy here and have them shipped to you right? I like to pick up something Blu when I'm on vacation... they super high prices for Blu Ray in Paris or London makes all my others Blu's that I buy here seems like a steal.

12-10-2009, 06:09 PM	#14
masoud90 Power Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Seattle, WA Blu-ray collection:180 Trading Score:3	Hahah yeah I was in Dubai over the summer and omg although they had some movies that are not released in the US yet, the prices were outrageous.

12-10-2009, 07:02 PM	#15
steve_dave Blu-ray Duke Member since:Nov 2008 Trading Score:21	Paid $32 US each to have the pleasure of owning the uncut Kung Fu Hustle and Almost Famous on Blu-ray Disc in Thailand at the Boomerang store. Now, Almost Famous and Kung Fu Hustle uncut are available from Amazon UK under a special promotion. For $28 US, I could have gotten both discs! No major difference between the two releases aside from the fact that I got the HK release imported to Thailand and if I just waited, I could have gotten the UK releases far more cheaply. I also paid $25 for P.S. I Love You which I found at Blockbuster a few months later under their 2 for $25 promotion. Just be glad you don't buy video games because that would blow your mind and wallet.

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