Blockbuster getting Blu Rays early??? - Blu-ray Forum

Antirock · 11-03-2008, 03:10 AM

I have been to Blockbuster a few times over the last few months and I have noticed that sometimes that Blockbuster stores have blu ray releases a few days early and they sell them for $19.99 for the few days before they are actually released.

I have seen this happen a few times with Knocked Up, American Gangster, 40 Year Old Virgin, and Casino Royal SE. Has anybody else noticed that?

Sussudio · 11-03-2008, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Antirock

I have been to Blockbuster a few times over the last few months and I have noticed that sometimes that Blockbuster stores have blu ray releases a few days early and they sell them for $19.99 for the few days before they are actually released.

I have seen this happen a few times with Knocked Up, American Gangster, 40 Year Old Virgin, and Casino Royal SE. Has anybody else noticed that?

19.99 brand new? if so, that's not bad at all. only pennies more than amazon.

spcamaj · 11-03-2008, 03:27 AM

yeah that is pretty good lol but ive had history with BlockBuster so i hate em lol dont even ask

Judgmentday2007 · 11-03-2008, 03:28 AM

the older movies yes bit not new movie releases but really who cares if they release the older movies early on blu there should not be a release date on them anyways

DC_Street · 11-03-2008, 03:31 AM

my blockbuster would never do that, the guy that is in charge there won't put up with any junk

I tried renting a new blu-ray release the day before it came out (it was late at night, close enough!) and he rolled his eyes at me and started informing me of their policies and what not

Sussudio · 11-03-2008, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by spcamaj

yeah that is pretty good lol but ive had history with BlockBuster so i hate em lol dont even ask

i hear ya, i used to work so im sure i know allll about it

GGX · 11-03-2008, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by DoYouBlu

19.99 brand new? if so, that's not bad at all. only pennies more than amazon.

Of course its sharp. It was shot with 65mm film. It just has the ability to look even better if it wasn't DNR'd to death.

t0nythebeat · 11-03-2008, 03:38 AM

its because they aren't very clear when it comes to releases of older titles on blu. so street dates get broken all the time.

all video chains get movies early, but they can't sell them early.
although its not tracked very well, games on the other hand can mean big law suits.

Sussudio · 11-03-2008, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by GGX

Of course its sharp. It was shot with 65mm film. It just has the ability to look even better if it wasn't DNR'd to death.

....huh

Stuie · 11-03-2008, 04:08 AM

Originally Posted by DoYouBlu
19.99 brand new? if so, that's not bad at all. only pennies more than amazon.

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Originally Posted by GGX

Of course its sharp. It was shot with 65mm film. It just has the ability to look even better if it wasn't DNR'd to death.

That has to be the most bizzare reply to a quote I have ever seen.

Tanman19az · 11-03-2008, 05:20 AM

Yes! I bought American Gangster for $19.99 the week before it came out

GGX · 11-03-2008, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Stuie

That has to be the most bizzare reply to a quote I have ever seen.

Oops somehow I posted this in the wrong thread. Thats what I get for having multiple windows open.

11-03-2008, 03:10 AM	#1
Antirock Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Marietta, Ga Blu-ray collection:86	Blockbuster getting Blu Rays early??? I have been to Blockbuster a few times over the last few months and I have noticed that sometimes that Blockbuster stores have blu ray releases a few days early and they sell them for $19.99 for the few days before they are actually released. I have seen this happen a few times with Knocked Up, American Gangster, 40 Year Old Virgin, and Casino Royal SE. Has anybody else noticed that?

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11-03-2008, 03:27 AM	#3
spcamaj Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:new york city Home Theater Gallery:31 Blu-ray collection:327 Blu-ray reviews:20	yeah that is pretty good lol but ive had history with BlockBuster so i hate em lol dont even ask

11-03-2008, 03:28 AM	#4
Judgmentday2007 Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray collection:190 Blu-ray reviews: 1	the older movies yes bit not new movie releases but really who cares if they release the older movies early on blu there should not be a release date on them anyways

11-03-2008, 03:31 AM	#5
DC_Street Power Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Denver, CO Blu-ray collection:142 Trading Score:43	my blockbuster would never do that, the guy that is in charge there won't put up with any junk I tried renting a new blu-ray release the day before it came out (it was late at night, close enough!) and he rolled his eyes at me and started informing me of their policies and what not

11-03-2008, 03:38 AM	#8
t0nythebeat Special Member Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:211 Blu-ray reviews:38 Trading Score:2	its because they aren't very clear when it comes to releases of older titles on blu. so street dates get broken all the time. all video chains get movies early, but they can't sell them early. although its not tracked very well, games on the other hand can mean big law suits.

11-03-2008, 05:20 AM	#11
Tanman19az Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Lake Forest, CA Blu-ray collection:57 Trading Score:23	Yes! I bought American Gangster for $19.99 the week before it came out

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