FYE Receives Boost from Blu-ray. - Blu-ray Forum

Blu Titan · 05-22-2008, 11:19 PM

FYE Receives Boost from Blu-ray. I will be honest here, I never shop at FYE, because their prices are

Anyways, it appears that blu-ray sales are having a very positive effect for Transworld (FYE). Nothing too exciting here, but usefull ammunition in case of a chance FUD encounter. I am only going to post the two parts where Blu-ray is mentioned. From Video Business News:

"Trans World still spinning from music declines; but games, DVD are strong
New ads will support merchandising shifts
By Susanne Ault -- Video Business, 5/22/2008
MAY 22 | Trans World Entertainment reported wider losses in its first-quarter fiscal 2008, despite strong videogame sales and positive DVD comps boosted by Blu-ray."

"On a comp store basis, DVD hiked 4%. Although Trans World’s Top 50 disc releases fell 12% from the results from its Top 50 last year, management said that increasing contributions from Blu-ray sales helped boost the category. DVD was 41% of the chain’s business, marking an uptick from 38% last year."

www.videobusiness.com

Tanv54 · 05-22-2008, 11:22 PM

blu-ray prices suck @ FYE

danielpwnz · 05-22-2008, 11:24 PM

I really can't believe FYE is still in business. Even back to the Wherehouse days, all I EVER did was sell my movies back to them. I always took cash and never store credit. Same goes for everyone I know.

Their prices are horrible and the store is always empty everytime I go there (to sell DVDs back).

Marquoz · 05-23-2008, 02:58 AM

Went there once because I was looking for an entire season of Enterprise, they wanted 119$ for it, and amazon wanted 39$, haven't stepped foot in there since.

WickyWoo · 05-23-2008, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Went there once because I was looking for an entire season of Enterprise, they wanted 119$ for it, and amazon wanted 39$, haven't stepped foot in there since.

If you took it up and it was scaned it would have come up $69.99. They probably never changed the sticker

theprophecy247 · 05-23-2008, 04:41 AM

lol ahhaha so tru FYE is soooo over priced its ridicoulous i saw last first sunday there ofr 40$

mark_d_drake · 05-23-2008, 04:53 AM

If you can handle the rebate process FYE.COM, as distict from in-store, is often the cheapest for New Releases, even with Tax. If you are a Backstage pass member you get another 10% off, $250 in Blu purchases per year is the break even point for the BSP program. I like trading for Store Credit (25% higher) and then using it to get new releases on-line. Have got $2K in rebates over the past 4 years with little or no problems. Currently 10% promo on line with code MEMDAY2008, good on pre-orders. Free Shipping over $25, and if you order includes pre-orders from multiple weeks they ship seperately as no extra cost.

akadkins · 05-23-2008, 04:59 AM

Actually...I love going to Fye's because they sell used Blu-Ray at good prices...and have buy 2 get 1 free with that. Plus, every "used" blu-ray I've bought from them was still unopened - guess they were returns. Even had Disney magic code inserts and everything.

JonBidinger · 05-23-2008, 05:25 PM

Yeah, like they had a used Lost season three that was the same price as a new one on walmart.com

Bobby Henderson · 05-23-2008, 06:01 PM

Sometimes I'll walk into a fye store if a only need a good laugh. That's what I think of their full MSRP prices. $39.99 for a single disc Blu-ray movie? Not.

The only thing I can say positively about fye is they have a large selection of Blu-ray discs. Well, at least the one in my city does. I'll read over BD packaging there whenever I'm in the mall. But I'm not buying anything there unless they have a really serious sale. For now, I'm just getting most of my BD movies from Amazon.

05-22-2008, 11:19 PM	#1
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	FYE Receives Boost from Blu-ray. FYE Receives Boost from Blu-ray. I will be honest here, I never shop at FYE, because their prices are Anyways, it appears that blu-ray sales are having a very positive effect for Transworld (FYE). Nothing too exciting here, but usefull ammunition in case of a chance FUD encounter. I am only going to post the two parts where Blu-ray is mentioned. From Video Business News: "Trans World still spinning from music declines; but games, DVD are strong New ads will support merchandising shifts By Susanne Ault -- Video Business, 5/22/2008 MAY 22 \| Trans World Entertainment reported wider losses in its first-quarter fiscal 2008, despite strong videogame sales and positive DVD comps boosted by Blu-ray." "On a comp store basis, DVD hiked 4%. Although Trans World’s Top 50 disc releases fell 12% from the results from its Top 50 last year, management said that increasing contributions from Blu-ray sales helped boost the category. DVD was 41% of the chain’s business, marking an uptick from 38% last year." www.videobusiness.com

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05-22-2008, 11:22 PM	#2
Tanv54 Special Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Hazleton, Pa Blu-ray collection:830 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	blu-ray prices suck @ FYE

05-22-2008, 11:24 PM	#3
danielpwnz Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray collection:142	I really can't believe FYE is still in business. Even back to the Wherehouse days, all I EVER did was sell my movies back to them. I always took cash and never store credit. Same goes for everyone I know. Their prices are horrible and the store is always empty everytime I go there (to sell DVDs back).

05-23-2008, 02:58 AM	#4
Marquoz Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New Orleans Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:167 Trading Score:2	Went there once because I was looking for an entire season of Enterprise, they wanted 119$ for it, and amazon wanted 39$, haven't stepped foot in there since.

05-23-2008, 04:41 AM	#6
theprophecy247 Special Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Shadow Moses Islands Blu-ray collection:42 Blu-ray reviews:5	lol ahhaha so tru FYE is soooo over priced its ridicoulous i saw last first sunday there ofr 40$

05-23-2008, 04:53 AM	#7
mark_d_drake Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Silicon Valley Blu-ray collection:1941 DVD collection:455 Digital collection:378 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:159	If you can handle the rebate process FYE.COM, as distict from in-store, is often the cheapest for New Releases, even with Tax. If you are a Backstage pass member you get another 10% off, $250 in Blu purchases per year is the break even point for the BSP program. I like trading for Store Credit (25% higher) and then using it to get new releases on-line. Have got $2K in rebates over the past 4 years with little or no problems. Currently 10% promo on line with code MEMDAY2008, good on pre-orders. Free Shipping over $25, and if you order includes pre-orders from multiple weeks they ship seperately as no extra cost.

05-23-2008, 04:59 AM	#8
akadkins Senior Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:San Diego, CA Blu-ray collection:2 Trading Score:2	Actually...I love going to Fye's because they sell used Blu-Ray at good prices...and have buy 2 get 1 free with that. Plus, every "used" blu-ray I've bought from them was still unopened - guess they were returns. Even had Disney magic code inserts and everything.

05-23-2008, 05:25 PM	#9
JonBidinger Active Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:36 Blu-ray collection:375	Yeah, like they had a used Lost season three that was the same price as a new one on walmart.com

05-23-2008, 06:01 PM	#10
Bobby Henderson Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Oklahoma Blu-ray collection:96 Blu-ray reviews: 12	Sometimes I'll walk into a fye store if a only need a good laugh. That's what I think of their full MSRP prices. $39.99 for a single disc Blu-ray movie? Not. The only thing I can say positively about fye is they have a large selection of Blu-ray discs. Well, at least the one in my city does. I'll read over BD packaging there whenever I'm in the mall. But I'm not buying anything there unless they have a really serious sale. For now, I'm just getting most of my BD movies from Amazon.

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