How many people have you either sold or converted to blu?

[spiritice79]

I have convinced 4 people to make their first foray into the high def world via blu. 3 of which purchased PS3's and the other went with the Pioneer elite. This was all in the last 2 months.

I believe they are also members of this forum now.

How about anyone else? need to keep spreading the word...

[Mr.Neutral]

For the most part I just give people the facts and let them decide for themselves.

A couple I times I have recommended the Toshiba HD-A2 over an upconverting DVD player (For the difference in price I think its well worth it). And I have a few friends that have the HD DVD add on for their 360 and I've talked to them about blu-ray recommending they get a player if they've been happy with their HD DVD's.

If someone does ask me though which one they should get and they want an answer and not just facts on the both, I simply tell them to get both.

[kaliraver]

I convinced my cousin and he purchased a PS3 and owns about 5 Blu-Rays.

[chadunc]

I have my house up for sale, and during our sit down with the realtor he kept checking out my tv. After we talked, he asked how I had such a good picture. My wife kind of laughed and gave me the "Dont start" face, but I had to show off. Put in a few BDs, and hooked him. He went out the following weekend and bought a Samsung player. So, officially one for me so far.

[simcal]

I have helped three friends to go Blu, not a hard sell when they come over and check out the ps3, a few games and then a couple movies.

[kjacobs03]

I worked with a guy last night who has a PS3. I asked him how many blu-rays he has. He said "none" because he does not have an HDTV. I informed him that blu-rays can be played in SD on an SDTV and that it is a waste of money to buy regular DVDs. I told him that for $5 more he could buy blu-rays and would be able to play them now in 480 and in 1080 when he upgrades his TV. He agreed. + 1 more blu-ray purchaser.

[crackinhedz]

convinced my dad into buying himself a PS3 and my brother said he might get one around the holidays if it goes on sale again.

[eRICH]

Great question btw. I used to work for Circuit city in the TV area. Many of customers would want a high def DVD player for their new TV (obviously, why wouldn't you) I would always ALWAYS recomend BLU RAY! People would complain about the prices of the players compared to HD DVD! My response would always be "lesser quality, lower price" Then I would ask them what their favorite movie was, nine times out of ten it would be a movie from FOX, I said perfect you want BLU! Then we would chit chat and send them on their way with a new BLU player.....Fast forward three weeks I would always see these people in buying BLU RAY movies!

[95pgtproject]

Blu-ray can pretty much sell itself but somtimes some people need a nug in the right direction. I have shown a few people what there ps3 can be used for. Once they watch one blu ray movie its all over

[Dadds]

Im well over 10+ now. I should be around 30 by xmas.

[jubaiweaponx]

i as well would have to say at least 15-20 ,family members and such,hell I have steered a few away from hddvd just standing in the blu-ray area or tv area in best buy

[daisuke149]

Hi all. first time poster. Working retail as well in electronics area alot of people come through asking about the difference. Just sold em 2 blu today both for panasonic plasma's. Since the blu-ray players have been out I have not to date sold a single HD dvd player. Its been either blu-ray or nada. Granted most of the sales were ps3's to parents so they could nail 2 things with one device. Kids get to play games. parents get to watch awesome movies. Just to state i don't bash HD dvd or anything. In fact i show them both. But i give them what is "MY" honest opinion on the matter and which would be better not just this year.. or next.. but 5-6 years down the road looking at specs, etc.

[Dadds]

Welcome daisuke149 and way to cover your a** from getting fired. lol

[daisuke149]

haha they wouldnt fire me. honestly ive been at this store longer than my 2 managers now they come to me for advice lol. its strange. sigh i was offered the position but school > management at some retail joint. P.S i forgot to add ive converted most of my family over. sister, brother, parents, 4 cousins, 2 uncles and 3 aunts owners for bd players now. still got alot of relatives to go tho.

[Mr.Neutral]

Originally Posted by kjacobs03

I worked with a guy last night who has a PS3. I asked him how many blu-rays he has. He said "none" because he does not have an HDTV. I informed him that blu-rays can be played in SD on an SDTV and that it is a waste of money to buy regular DVDs. I told him that for $5 more he could buy blu-rays and would be able to play them now in 480 and in 1080 when he upgrades his TV. He agreed. + 1 more blu-ray purchaser.

I'd be hesitant to give this kind of advice to anyone. The important question is how long will it be before they invest in an HD TV? and where do they use their DVD's? If its going to be awhile and they use DVD's in many places, they might still be better off going the DVD route. And by the time they get that TV, titles they want in blu might only be $15.

[Digital Filmmaker]

I have sold many people on Blu-ray. I do it constantly, and I do not work in sales. I just chat with them when I am out in the stores like Best Buy or Costco and they have questions about what the formats are and which is better.

Usually, the real clincher is when I ask them if they like Disney films. The answer is almost always a resounding "YES!!!", and therein lies the answer. You can talk specs and picture quality all you want - but what it really comes down to is what movies everyone wants to watch in hi-def. When they are told that Disney is exclusively Blu, the answer is immediately clear.

[Lord_Stewie]

i have been blu all the way, and will continue the support. six of my friends after watching planet earth at my place decided to support blu. all bought PS3s.

[Ascended_Saiyan]

I converted a store (Fry's Electronics). They were pro-HD DVD all the way. I printed facts about Blu-ray and HD DVD (movies by studio, specs, sales numbers) and made 20 or so copies. I talked with the salesmen and asked them to look the information up on the internet to verify it. I also grabbed the manager and talked to him for about 10 minutes. He actually thought MGM was going to release movies for HD DVD!

Now, they are know better. I drop by periodically to talk with them about Blu-ray and HD DVD.

[ESUNintel]

All I talk about is Blu-ray to all my customers, we only carry two HD-DVD players (the expensive LG people faint when they here the $1000 price, and the inexpensive 1080i Toshiba, which people say no to once they here 1080i and not p). I also printed fact sheets for all our Blu-ray players, and have posted Blu-ray stuff by most of the 1080P televisions. Our store only plays Blu-ray ads on all the TVs, nothing on HD-DVD, and the company has decided to drop HD-DVDs and sell only Blu-rays.

...it's Sears by the way.

FOR ALL SALES PEOPLE: :Let's continue supporting Blu at the front lines!!! (I just hoe that HD-DVD doesn't win cause then we'll have customers yelling at us, lol)

[cawgijoe]

Two. Both have PS3's.