Where's a good place to buy Blu-rays in Chicago? - Blu-ray Forum

Kololo · 08-15-2007, 02:15 PM

My friends going Chicago next week (we're from the UK) and i was gonna ask him to buy me Sky Captain, Disturbia & 300.
The prices on Amazon.com are good, is there any retail shop that does BDs for this sort of price, i.e $20-$30 (those 3 BDs are between this price)
I dont want to him to go over that price, because i can just use ebay then.

So is there any big chain that sells BDs at reasonable prices? It should be a famous chain (wallmart?) so it will be easy for a tourist to find lol.

Thanks for the adivce

Also this website doesnt have user ratings for Sky Captain, is the PQ good?

Hawk · 08-15-2007, 03:07 PM

Actually, Walmart does have good prices. They are usually slightly less than BestBuy. Both chains have several stores in the Chicago area.

phil · 08-15-2007, 03:09 PM

In the UK Blu Ray is clearly on top of HD DVD isn't it?

I only ask because amongst my UK friends and contacts it clearly seems this way.

Kololo · 08-15-2007, 03:33 PM

OK ill tell him to go walmart

Quote:

Originally Posted by phil

In the UK Blu Ray is clearly on top of HD DVD isn't it?

I only ask because amongst my UK friends and contacts it clearly seems this way.

no idea, not really into this whole immature name calling stuff people do (calling HD DVD HD DUD is so childlike! come on guys!)
But i support Blu Ray.
The first advert i saw for a HD film was Children of Men. But since then Blu Ray adverts are more common.
If i go to 2nd hand DVD shop, they have 20 BDs but only 5 HD DVDs.

So Blu Ray is bigger here, but neither seems to be gathering alot of steam.

CptGreedle · 08-15-2007, 03:39 PM

The wal mart near me had 2 titles.. 1 copy of 300, and 4 copies of Are we done yet?

It is really a hit or miss there.

BTW.. Barnes and Noble's prices SUCK!

phil · 08-15-2007, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kololo

OK ill tell him to go walmart

no idea, not really into this whole immature name calling stuff people do (calling HD DVD HD DUD is so childlike! come on guys!)
But i support Blu Ray.
The first advert i saw for a HD film was Children of Men. But since then Blu Ray adverts are more common.
If i go to 2nd hand DVD shop, they have 20 BDs but only 5 HD DVDs.

So Blu Ray is bigger here, but neither seems to be gathering alot of steam.

Oh well I'm not an HD DVD basher either, I mean I've got it as well, I was just curious. I ordered a bunch of titles out of the UK recently, If you can pick up films like Crimson Tide or STar shiptroopers cheap I'd trade you some American Titles. I already ordered and recieved The Rock, Starship Troopers, and Crimson Tide, but I meant in the near future for other cool UK exclusive or early titles.

LIke you have Harry POtter on HD DVD, over there. (bought that too, lol)

Kololo · 08-15-2007, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phil

Oh well I'm not an HD DVD basher either, I mean I've got it as well, I was just curious. I ordered a bunch of titles out of the UK recently, If you can pick up films like Crimson Tide or STar shiptroopers cheap I'd trade you some American Titles. I already ordered and recieved The Rock, Starship Troopers, and Crimson Tide, but I meant in the near future for other cool UK exclusive or early titles.

LIke you have Harry POtter on HD DVD, over there. (bought that too, lol)

my reply wasnt specifically just at you, just at annoying HD DVD haters in this forum. Why even mention the format?
HPotter is on HD DVD? DIdn tknow that.

LOL im desperate for Invincible on BD, but its Region A only.
Disturbia isnt even out in England in the CINEMA yet! so thats why i want it on BD lol.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CptGreedle

The wal mart near me had 2 titles.. 1 copy of 300, and 4 copies of Are we done yet?

It is really a hit or miss there.

BTW.. Barnes and Noble's prices SUCK!

i guess he will have to shop around for me then lol.

phil · 08-15-2007, 03:51 PM

I'll look into INvincible for ya, I might be able to change the region coding and then burn a region free or region B for you on my lappie and I'll get back to ya.

flipsyde2000 · 08-15-2007, 04:51 PM

I have found that target has pretty good prices our local best buy has 300 for $30 but our local target is at $25.

stown · 08-15-2007, 05:37 PM

the iner city wal marts are gonna suck.
look for a wal mart in a "upscale" neighborhood.

08-15-2007, 02:15 PM	#1
Kololo Junior Member Member since:Jul 2007	Where's a good place to buy Blu-rays in Chicago? My friends going Chicago next week (we're from the UK) and i was gonna ask him to buy me Sky Captain, Disturbia & 300. The prices on Amazon.com are good, is there any retail shop that does BDs for this sort of price, i.e $20-$30 (those 3 BDs are between this price) I dont want to him to go over that price, because i can just use ebay then. So is there any big chain that sells BDs at reasonable prices? It should be a famous chain (wallmart?) so it will be easy for a tourist to find lol. Thanks for the adivce Also this website doesnt have user ratings for Sky Captain, is the PQ good?

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08-15-2007, 03:07 PM	#2
Hawk Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Chicago 4K collection:142 Blu-ray collection:622 Blu-ray reviews:1	Actually, Walmart does have good prices. They are usually slightly less than BestBuy. Both chains have several stores in the Chicago area.

08-15-2007, 03:09 PM	#3
phil Banned Member since:Aug 2007	In the UK Blu Ray is clearly on top of HD DVD isn't it? I only ask because amongst my UK friends and contacts it clearly seems this way.

08-15-2007, 03:39 PM	#5
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	The wal mart near me had 2 titles.. 1 copy of 300, and 4 copies of Are we done yet? It is really a hit or miss there. BTW.. Barnes and Noble's prices SUCK!

08-15-2007, 03:51 PM	#8
phil Banned Member since:Aug 2007	I'll look into INvincible for ya, I might be able to change the region coding and then burn a region free or region B for you on my lappie and I'll get back to ya.

08-15-2007, 04:51 PM	#9
flipsyde2000 Member Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:1175 Trading Score:2	I have found that target has pretty good prices our local best buy has 300 for $30 but our local target is at $25.

08-15-2007, 05:37 PM	#10
stown Banned Member since:Aug 2007	the iner city wal marts are gonna suck. look for a wal mart in a "upscale" neighborhood.

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