To pre order or not to pre order - Blu-ray Forum

GoBlu08 · 08-11-2008, 06:24 PM

I have band of brothers pre ordered but that is it. I was thinking to myself that I can just go to best buy not pay shipping and still have them day of release. What do you guys do? I would rather not pre order.

kpkelley · 08-11-2008, 06:29 PM

A lot of places online are cheaper than B&M stores even after shipping.

Also, some online stores send out pre-orders before release date meaning that people like me get Nixon today instead of eight days from now, and I only spent two bucks on shipping.

My vote is for Pre-order.

Marine Mike · 08-11-2008, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by GoBlu08

I have band of brothers pre ordered but that is it. I was thinking to myself that I can just go to best buy not pay shipping and still have them day of release. What do you guys do? I would rather not pre order.

I use Amazon Prime to pre-order and I do not pay for shipping and it comes the same day as the release day.

theprophecy247 · 08-11-2008, 06:33 PM

i get most of my pre orders on the day or the day after the release day

GoBlu08 · 08-11-2008, 06:33 PM

I guess I could do that. Maybe I will sign up for amazon prime.

TenEightyP · 08-11-2008, 06:33 PM

I never pre-order, it does not matter to me whether I get the disc on the day of release or a week later. To be honest what real difference does it make. In fact for a lot of releases I wait for them to go on sale or multi-buy, thereby saving cash for future purchases.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 08-11-2008, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by GoBlu08

I have band of brothers pre ordered but that is it. I was thinking to myself that I can just go to best buy not pay shipping and still have them day of release. What do you guys do? I would rather not pre order.

Don't forget if you drive to BB, you'll be wasting gas. So there's no difference if you're paying for S&H. Just look for the best deal.

Brad1963 · 08-11-2008, 06:35 PM

I pre-order more often that not. Mostly because it ensures me getting the title on time, and at all. Sometimes many stores do not put BD titles out on the street date. Also, I find Amazon, DVD Pacific etc. cheaper than the 'very' overpriced Best Buy and Circuit City.

Beta Man · 08-11-2008, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by GoBlu08

I would rather not pre order.

sounds like you answered your own question............ Just run and pick it up..... kinda like video games.... for people who will pick it up at Midnight (talking Madden here, since my buddy is an addict!) and take the next day off work, and stay up all night playing it etc..... then picking it up at retail is worth the expense etc.... for people who just want it, and can wait a couple of extra days.... just order it online

Stephan.klose · 08-11-2008, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by GoBlu08

I have band of brothers pre ordered but that is it. I was thinking to myself that I can just go to best buy not pay shipping and still have them day of release. What do you guys do? I would rather not pre order.

Most titles that are a little more expensive include the shipping fees anyway. Besides, they usually send it out a bit early, so if you are lucky you get the title before the regular street date.
I preorder a lot of stuff.

GoBlu08 · 08-11-2008, 06:41 PM

Thats a good point. Since gas is almost 4 bucks a gallon the 7 dollar shipping and handling is not so bad.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 08-11-2008, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by GoBlu08

Thats a good point. Since gas is almost 4 bucks a gallon the 7 dollar shipping and handling is not so bad.

How far is your local BB?

GoBlu08 · 08-11-2008, 06:52 PM

from my house about 11 miles.

Marine Mike · 08-11-2008, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

How far is your local BB?

Mine is about 10 miles away.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 08-11-2008, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by GoBlu08

from my house about 11 miles.

If its just a dvd or game you're buying, then paying for S&H is cheaper. If buying an HDTV, PS3, XBOX, etc., its better to pick it up to prevent damage caused by postal services and/or delivery services.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 08-11-2008, 07:04 PM

Mine local BB is about 2 miles away so I'm lucky.

GoBlu08 · 08-11-2008, 07:20 PM

Yeah on the titles that I really want I will pre order such as band of brothers, iron man, knocked up. Next I'm reserving poltergeist and interview with the vampire. I will most likely pick up the omen and amityville horror from the store

fatediesel · 08-11-2008, 07:25 PM

It really is a matter of instant gratification. I usually preorder on Amazon because I have prime and always get things either on release date or the day after. However, when NCAA Football comes out each year I buy it at the store because I want it immediately. I find it is always cheaper for me to preorder because prices are lower on amazon and I don't have to pay tax/shipping. I have also purchased all my tvs, 2 ps3s, and my Xbox360 from amazon because it has free shipping and if I have a problem their customer support is much better than any local places.

08-11-2008, 06:24 PM	#1
GoBlu08 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:8 Blu-ray reviews:4	To pre order or not to pre order I have band of brothers pre ordered but that is it. I was thinking to myself that I can just go to best buy not pay shipping and still have them day of release. What do you guys do? I would rather not pre order.

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08-11-2008, 06:29 PM	#2
kpkelley Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Framingham, MA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:2478 Digital collection:113 Blu-ray reviews: 152	A lot of places online are cheaper than B&M stores even after shipping. Also, some online stores send out pre-orders before release date meaning that people like me get *Nixon* today instead of eight days from now, and I only spent two bucks on shipping. My vote is for Pre-order.

08-11-2008, 06:33 PM	#4
theprophecy247 Special Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Shadow Moses Islands Blu-ray collection:42 Blu-ray reviews:5	i get most of my pre orders on the day or the day after the release day

08-11-2008, 06:33 PM	#6
TenEightyP Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:1061 Blu-ray collection:5884 DVD collection:140	I never pre-order, it does not matter to me whether I get the disc on the day of release or a week later. To be honest what real difference does it make. In fact for a lot of releases I wait for them to go on sale or multi-buy, thereby saving cash for future purchases.

08-11-2008, 06:35 PM	#8
Brad1963 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:344 Blu-ray collection:1686 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1	I pre-order more often that not. Mostly because it ensures me getting the title on time, and at all. Sometimes many stores do not put BD titles out on the street date. Also, I find Amazon, DVD Pacific etc. cheaper than the 'very' overpriced Best Buy and Circuit City.

08-11-2008, 06:41 PM	#11
GoBlu08 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:8 Blu-ray reviews:4	Thats a good point. Since gas is almost 4 bucks a gallon the 7 dollar shipping and handling is not so bad.

08-11-2008, 06:52 PM	#13
GoBlu08 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:8 Blu-ray reviews:4	from my house about 11 miles.

08-11-2008, 07:04 PM	#16
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	Mine local BB is about 2 miles away so I'm lucky.

08-11-2008, 07:20 PM	#17
GoBlu08 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:8 Blu-ray reviews:4	Yeah on the titles that I really want I will pre order such as band of brothers, iron man, knocked up. Next I'm reserving poltergeist and interview with the vampire. I will most likely pick up the omen and amityville horror from the store

08-11-2008, 07:25 PM	#18
fatediesel Blu-ray Count Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:410 Trading Score:47	It really is a matter of instant gratification. I usually preorder on Amazon because I have prime and always get things either on release date or the day after. However, when NCAA Football comes out each year I buy it at the store because I want it immediately. I find it is always cheaper for me to preorder because prices are lower on amazon and I don't have to pay tax/shipping. I have also purchased all my tvs, 2 ps3s, and my Xbox360 from amazon because it has free shipping and if I have a problem their customer support is much better than any local places.

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