Does anyone else feel ripped a little? - Blu-ray Forum

Irishwiseguy2006 · 12-28-2007, 07:29 PM

I have to just get this off my chest and see if anyone else feels the same.
I bought my 60 gig PS3 at the end of June for the normal $599. Not only did the price drop by $100 a couple weeks later I also was not eligable for the 5 free movie offer by a week! I tried to take it back to Target where I bought it and they would not let me return it for the lower price because it was opened. More then the money I would have looooved the 5 free movies. Has anyone tried calling Sony to see if they would honor such a close buying date for the movies?

MasterXeus · 12-28-2007, 07:32 PM

Not to be mean or anything, but why ask this question, 6-7 Months later?

Plus, I think the 5 Free movie offer from back then has expire and there's a new 5 free movie offer going on.

DezNutz · 12-28-2007, 07:33 PM

May of been a deal closer to that date, but it is so long ago now.. should of complained around that time instead of now..

I do not feel "ripped" btw, I got 60gb at launch.. happy with purchase

Irishwiseguy2006 · 12-28-2007, 07:34 PM

cause I felt ripped back then and let it go for awhile but I keep seeing everyone on here talking about getting their 5 free movies and it brought back the flame! lol

95pgtproject · 12-28-2007, 07:34 PM

I dont see it like you got ripped. Think of it this way, everyone the bought a ps3 after the price drop with the 5 free got a sweet deal. Ps3 is well worth the money you paid and you should be proud you did spend the extra for you are a ps3 OG

btw I got a 20 gig the first week they came out and paid big bucks but then I also recently got the 40 gig with the movies and got a damn good deal at sony style. Im happy I got both when I did

powersfoss · 12-28-2007, 07:34 PM

I didn't get any free movies with my $599 60 GB PS3 I got last Christmas. I don't mind a bit.

Irishwiseguy2006 · 12-28-2007, 07:35 PM

OH dont get me wrong I am very pleased with everything! I just really would have loved to get the 5 movies to add to my collection.

gamer2600 · 12-28-2007, 07:35 PM

It is too late now, but a little more complaining at Target and they should have matched the price within 30 days of purchase. Most stores do that. No offense but that is why I don't buy systems from Target. They are dicks. They wouldn't price match a blu-ray player for me for Christmas so I just bought it somewhere else...there loss.

TauRus · 12-28-2007, 07:35 PM

I bought my 60G version of PS3 back in Nov 2006 for much more than you spent and never had any second thoughts about this purchase - by far the best investment in electronics I made in years. And I was not eligible for any free movies either.

maximiza · 12-28-2007, 07:36 PM

the 60gb is a collectors item, it has all the goodies plus the EE chip. The newere models are all software now. you got 99% combatability, you could easiler resale that for more.

DetroitSportsFan · 12-28-2007, 07:36 PM

It's part of being an early adopter.

Irishwiseguy2006 · 12-28-2007, 07:37 PM

I agree that Target reps are d&*^! I will never buy another thing from them again! That was a terible experience

Havok83 · 12-28-2007, 07:44 PM

I bought my PS3 for $499 plus a free BR remote and a BR plus the 5 free offer. 3-4 months later, there is an 80gb PS3 with a pack in game, better deals and much better BRs in the 5 free offer. I dont feel too ripped bc it was my choice to get teh sytem when I did and I definetly could have waited

Jim L · 12-28-2007, 07:45 PM

Even at $599, the PS3 is an incredible piece of hardware with a long life ahead of it!

Most electronics become obsolete over time, but because of its firmware updates the PS3 increases its value.

And quality-wise, the PS3 is very well engineered. Just compare the Xbox 360 with its high failure rate.

Be happy and enjoy it.

Caligula · 12-28-2007, 07:48 PM

I think sony should give all of us 5 free movies pass if we brought ps3 in 2007. I am one of them, i didnt recieve 5 free movie with 40 gb ps3 in July, im whining now because i want 5 extra on my shelf

I read and read people whos happy getting their 5 free movies!!

Dont leave customers behind sony!

maximiza · 12-28-2007, 07:51 PM

the 60gb version brand new unopened is around 750 dollars now on the interent. you can't find them any more in b&m(at least not that I am aware of). if the value of something goes up compared to what you paied it is not a rip off especially for electonic stuff

monkyman · 12-28-2007, 07:51 PM

I bought the S300 player in June, 3 weeks before the 1st 5 free movie offer. I sent in the recept and UPC anyway, and got the movies in about 5 weeks. I heard this worked for someone else here too.

Irishwiseguy2006 · 12-28-2007, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monkyman

I bought the S300 player in June, 3 weeks before the 1st 5 free movie offer. I sent in the recept and UPC anyway, and got the movies in about 5 weeks. I heard this worked for someone else here too.

Thanks...maybe i will try. Cant hurt.

movies3 · 12-28-2007, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

It's part of being an early adopter.

well said! i got mine at launch and i dont feel ripped off

sj001 · 12-28-2007, 08:01 PM

Not at all. It was one of the best purchases I made in years. High tech stuff always drops in price fairly rapidly, if you are an early adopter, you should be quite used to it.

12-28-2007, 07:29 PM	#1
Irishwiseguy2006 Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Trading Score:5	Does anyone else feel ripped a little? I have to just get this off my chest and see if anyone else feels the same. I bought my 60 gig PS3 at the end of June for the normal $599. Not only did the price drop by $100 a couple weeks later I also was not eligable for the 5 free movie offer by a week! I tried to take it back to Target where I bought it and they would not let me return it for the lower price because it was opened. More then the money I would have looooved the 5 free movies. Has anyone tried calling Sony to see if they would honor such a close buying date for the movies?

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12-28-2007, 07:32 PM	#2
MasterXeus Power Member Member since:Mar 2007	Not to be mean or anything, but why ask this question, 6-7 Months later? Plus, I think the 5 Free movie offer from back then has expire and there's a new 5 free movie offer going on.

12-28-2007, 07:33 PM	#3
DezNutz Expert Member Member since:Mar 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:24	May of been a deal closer to that date, but it is so long ago now.. should of complained around that time instead of now.. I do not feel "ripped" btw, I got 60gb at launch.. happy with purchase

12-28-2007, 07:34 PM	#4
Irishwiseguy2006 Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Trading Score:5	cause I felt ripped back then and let it go for awhile but I keep seeing everyone on here talking about getting their 5 free movies and it brought back the flame! lol

12-28-2007, 07:34 PM	#5
95pgtproject Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:210 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:21	I dont see it like you got ripped. Think of it this way, everyone the bought a ps3 after the price drop with the 5 free got a sweet deal. Ps3 is well worth the money you paid and you should be proud you did spend the extra for you are a ps3 OG btw I got a 20 gig the first week they came out and paid big bucks but then I also recently got the 40 gig with the movies and got a damn good deal at sony style. Im happy I got both when I did

12-28-2007, 07:34 PM	#6
powersfoss Senior Member Member since:Feb 2007	I didn't get any free movies with my $599 60 GB PS3 I got last Christmas. I don't mind a bit.

12-28-2007, 07:35 PM	#7
Irishwiseguy2006 Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Trading Score:5	OH dont get me wrong I am very pleased with everything! I just really would have loved to get the 5 movies to add to my collection.

12-28-2007, 07:35 PM	#8
gamer2600 Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:101 Trading Score:7	It is too late now, but a little more complaining at Target and they should have matched the price within 30 days of purchase. Most stores do that. No offense but that is why I don't buy systems from Target. They are dicks. They wouldn't price match a blu-ray player for me for Christmas so I just bought it somewhere else...there loss.

12-28-2007, 07:35 PM	#9
TauRus Active Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Chicago NW burbs	I bought my 60G version of PS3 back in Nov 2006 for much more than you spent and never had any second thoughts about this purchase - by far the best investment in electronics I made in years. And I was not eligible for any free movies either.

12-28-2007, 07:36 PM	#10
maximiza Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Queens Village, NYC	the 60gb is a collectors item, it has all the goodies plus the EE chip. The newere models are all software now. you got 99% combatability, you could easiler resale that for more.

12-28-2007, 07:36 PM	#11
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	It's part of being an early adopter.

12-28-2007, 07:37 PM	#12
Irishwiseguy2006 Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Trading Score:5	I agree that Target reps are d&*^! I will never buy another thing from them again! That was a terible experience

12-28-2007, 07:44 PM	#13
Havok83 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2007 Blu-ray collection:147 Trading Score:6	I bought my PS3 for $499 plus a free BR remote and a BR plus the 5 free offer. 3-4 months later, there is an 80gb PS3 with a pack in game, better deals and much better BRs in the 5 free offer. I dont feel too ripped bc it was my choice to get teh sytem when I did and I definetly could have waited

12-28-2007, 07:45 PM	#14
Jim L Special Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2006 Location:Myrtle Beach, SC Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:20	Even at $599, the PS3 is an incredible piece of hardware with a long life ahead of it! Most electronics become obsolete over time, but because of its firmware updates the PS3 increases its value. And quality-wise, the PS3 is very well engineered. Just compare the Xbox 360 with its high failure rate. Be happy and enjoy it.

12-28-2007, 07:48 PM	#15
Caligula Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Philadelphia Trading Score:1	I think sony should give all of us 5 free movies pass if we brought ps3 in 2007. I am one of them, i didnt recieve 5 free movie with 40 gb ps3 in July, im whining now because i want 5 extra on my shelf I read and read people whos happy getting their 5 free movies!! Dont leave customers behind sony!

12-28-2007, 07:51 PM	#16
maximiza Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Queens Village, NYC	the 60gb version brand new unopened is around 750 dollars now on the interent. you can't find them any more in b&m(at least not that I am aware of). if the value of something goes up compared to what you paied it is not a rip off especially for electonic stuff

12-28-2007, 07:51 PM	#17
monkyman Special Member Member since:Jun 2007	I bought the S300 player in June, 3 weeks before the 1st 5 free movie offer. I sent in the recept and UPC anyway, and got the movies in about 5 weeks. I heard this worked for someone else here too.

12-28-2007, 08:01 PM	#20
sj001 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Rochester, NY Blu-ray collection:317 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:5	Not at all. It was one of the best purchases I made in years. High tech stuff always drops in price fairly rapidly, if you are an early adopter, you should be quite used to it.

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