Border Books Drops HD-DVD - Blu-ray Forum

davidPS3 · 01-16-2008, 12:15 AM

I just stopped in my local Border's Books tonight to pick up a couple of books that came out today and always check out there blu and hd-dvd set. The section started as a 50-50 set, then at the beginning of December went to a 75-25 set in favor of blu. Well, tonight all of the hd-dvd is gone and the entire set is blu. I asked the manager what happened (thought maybe the moved the titles) and she said they discontinued the hd-dvd's, was not selling. I asked if this was just her store or a corporate decision, she said it came down from Corporate over the weekend. They boxed up the product and are sending it to a clearing house.

red_5ive · 01-16-2008, 12:18 AM

Good news. I've always liked Borders... I like them even more now.

Manco · 01-16-2008, 12:19 AM

LOL! Anyone up for some HD-DVD "dumpster diving".

BluMonster · 01-16-2008, 12:20 AM

i didnt know they carried HDM, but im definitely going to stop by to take a look in my area! thanks for the news!

ranma · 01-16-2008, 12:20 AM

too bad they always charge MSRP on dvds

atomik kinder · 01-16-2008, 12:20 AM

Another indication that HD DVD is on its way out. I really like how all those HD DVD supporter say HD DVD isn't going anywhere. Well, I could have told them that, it really isn't going anywhere at all (well maybe down). Meanwhile the numbers for Blu-ray keep going up and up...

mtmw1863 · 01-16-2008, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Manco

LOL! Anyone up for some HD-DVD "dumpster diving".

I need a new set of coasters for my living room table.

ezcobar411 · 01-16-2008, 12:31 AM

I'll start shopping at Borders now

Blu Titan · 01-16-2008, 12:31 AM

Any news of any retailer "Dumping" HD DVD is great news! Lets go on a BIG roll now

Rob Zuber · 01-16-2008, 12:33 AM

People who read books are smart.

whippersnapper · 01-16-2008, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidPS3

I just stopped in my local Border's Books tonight to pick up a couple of books that came out today and always check out there blu and hd-dvd set. The section started as a 50-50 set, then at the beginning of December went to a 75-25 set in favor of blu. Well, tonight all of the hd-dvd is gone and the entire set is blu. I asked the manager what happened (thought maybe the moved the titles) and she said they discontinued the hd-dvd's, was not selling. I asked if this was just her store or a corporate decision, she said it came down from Corporate over the weekend. They boxed up the product and are sending it to a clearing house.

Well, what do you know ... a retailer actually being smart, decisive and proactive. Most American retailers seem to no longer have the ability to "turn on a dime", glad to see some are still left.

red_5ive · 01-16-2008, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mtmw1863

I need a new set of coasters for my living room table.

They make good mini-frisbees with your favorite movie-skins, too.

miokti · 01-16-2008, 12:36 AM

nice... and it came from corporate.

Cambrian · 01-16-2008, 12:44 AM

Nice.
With the news of Toshiba acting like a little @#% (the most anti-consumer decision a company can make), I'm glad retailers are starting to take the bull by the horns.

cajun1975 · 01-16-2008, 12:44 AM

Wal-Mart and Target could learn a lesson from them!!!

rmslives · 01-16-2008, 12:45 AM

Borders carries HDM?

Eh, I'll still pass - their SALE prices on SDVDs are still more than the regular prices at some stores. I cannot imagine what their prices for BD discs are.

Good news on the Blu side, though!

richteer · 01-16-2008, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Cambrian

Nice.
With the news of Toshiba acting like a little @#% (the most anti-consumer decision a company can make), I'm glad retailers are starting to take the bull by the horns.

Agreed; let's hope Borders are the first of many.

KretzJ · 01-16-2008, 12:48 AM

This could turn into a Blockbuster vs. NetFlix thing... NetFlix shows such a high number of HD-DUD renters but I think that's because they're the only ones renting.

With Borders dropping HD-DUD the few buyers will now be pushed to Wal-Mart, Target, etc. Those numbers could go up a bit. Then again, if such few people were actually BUYING from Borders there might not be that many folks moving!

Either way it's good news. The retail lynch-pin is Wal-Mart. The moment we get word that they are dropping HD-DUD then it's time to pop the cork on a fine bottle and celebrate.

-John K.

mtmw1863 · 01-16-2008, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by red_5ive

They make good mini-frisbees with your favorite movie-skins, too.

Just make sure there aren't any dogs around. That could get painful.

cpgator · 01-16-2008, 12:56 AM

Where are the people that want to pay full msrp for their HD-DVDs going to go now? I am surprised they actually sell enough Blu ray to continue stocking them - Hell, I am surprised they sell anything for what they charge.

01-16-2008, 12:15 AM	#1
davidPS3 Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Seattle	Border Books Drops HD-DVD I just stopped in my local Border's Books tonight to pick up a couple of books that came out today and always check out there blu and hd-dvd set. The section started as a 50-50 set, then at the beginning of December went to a 75-25 set in favor of blu. Well, tonight all of the hd-dvd is gone and the entire set is blu. I asked the manager what happened (thought maybe the moved the titles) and she said they discontinued the hd-dvd's, was not selling. I asked if this was just her store or a corporate decision, she said it came down from Corporate over the weekend. They boxed up the product and are sending it to a clearing house.

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01-16-2008, 12:18 AM	#2
red_5ive Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:The 'state' of Southern California Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:364 Blu-ray collection:996 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:1	Good news. I've always liked Borders... I like them even more now.

01-16-2008, 12:19 AM	#3
Manco Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Tucumcari	LOL! Anyone up for some HD-DVD "dumpster diving".

01-16-2008, 12:20 AM	#4
BluMonster Member Member since:Nov 2007	i didnt know they carried HDM, but im definitely going to stop by to take a look in my area! thanks for the news!

01-16-2008, 12:20 AM	#5
ranma Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray collection:321 Blu-ray reviews:3	too bad they always charge MSRP on dvds

01-16-2008, 12:20 AM	#6
atomik kinder Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Omaha NE 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	Another indication that HD DVD is on its way out. I really like how all those HD DVD supporter say HD DVD isn't going anywhere. Well, I could have told them that, it really isn't going anywhere at all (well maybe down). Meanwhile the numbers for Blu-ray keep going up and up...

01-16-2008, 12:31 AM	#8
ezcobar411 Special Member Member since:Dec 2007	I'll start shopping at Borders now

01-16-2008, 12:31 AM	#9
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	Any news of any retailer "Dumping" HD DVD is great news! Lets go on a BIG roll now

01-16-2008, 12:33 AM	#10
Rob Zuber Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	People who read books are smart.

01-16-2008, 12:36 AM	#13
miokti Expert Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:San Diego, CA	nice... and it came from corporate.

01-16-2008, 12:44 AM	#14
Cambrian Member Member since:Jan 2008	Nice. With the news of Toshiba acting like a little @#% (the most anti-consumer decision a company can make), I'm glad retailers are starting to take the bull by the horns.

01-16-2008, 12:44 AM	#15
cajun1975 Active Member Member since:Oct 2007	Wal-Mart and Target could learn a lesson from them!!!

01-16-2008, 12:45 AM	#16
rmslives Junior Member Member since:Oct 2007	Borders carries HDM? Eh, I'll still pass - their SALE prices on SDVDs are still more than the regular prices at some stores. I cannot imagine what their prices for BD discs are. Good news on the Blu side, though!

01-16-2008, 12:48 AM	#18
KretzJ Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Phoenix, Arizona USA Blu-ray collection:1	This could turn into a Blockbuster vs. NetFlix thing... NetFlix shows such a high number of HD-DUD renters but I think that's because they're the only ones renting. With Borders dropping HD-DUD the few buyers will now be pushed to Wal-Mart, Target, etc. Those numbers could go up a bit. Then again, if such few people were actually BUYING from Borders there might not be that many folks moving! Either way it's good news. The retail lynch-pin is Wal-Mart. The moment we get word that they are dropping HD-DUD then it's time to pop the cork on a fine bottle and celebrate. -John K.

01-16-2008, 12:56 AM	#20
cpgator Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Parker, CO	Where are the people that want to pay full msrp for their HD-DVDs going to go now? I am surprised they actually sell enough Blu ray to continue stocking them - Hell, I am surprised they sell anything for what they charge.

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