blu-ray sales up 147% post black friday!

[Porfie]

Looks like blu-ray is one of the top selling items this Christmas and the Sony BDP-S350 1080p Blu-Ray Disc Player is the third biggest selling item! Great NEWS for blu-ray, and to think so many media grinches didnt think we would have a blu Christmas. Take that!!!!

PriceGrabber.com(R) Releases 2008 Black Friday Online Shopping Statistics


Last update: 5:22 p.m. EST Nov. 29, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Nov 29, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Despite Slow Economy Traffic Increases 11 percent compared to Black Friday 2007
PriceGrabber.com(R), a part of Experian, today revealed that economic conditions motivate value-driven consumers which lead to an 11 percent increase in traffic year-over-year on Black Friday. Data from PriceGrabber.com shows that online consumers are taking advantage of promotions on popular electronics including: LCD and Plasma TV's, Blu-Ray Disc Players, Digital SLR Cameras, Laptops, and Video Game Consoles.
"Prior to the Black Friday weekend, 71 percent of shoppers intended to spend less money this holiday season compared to last year and 66 percent planned to give practical gifts," said Ron LaPierre, president of PriceGrabber.com. "Thanksgiving and Black Friday traffic shows that value drives consumer spending. Consumers are responding to aggressive promotions and price drops on popular electronics."

Top 10 Categories and Percent Growth over Black Friday 2007
1. Women's Boots - 203%
2. Watches - 202%
3. Blu-ray/HD-DVD Players - 147%
4. Women's Sleep & Lounge Wear - 415%
5. Games & Puzzles - 151%
6. Women's Jackets - 110%
7. Music - 96%
8. Headphones - 103%
9. Women's Dresses - 107%
10. Women's Casual Shoes - 143%


Most popular products on Black Friday
1. Nintendo Wii Console
2. Ugg Australia 'Classic Short' Boot
3. Sony BDP-S350 1080p Blu-Ray Disc Player
4. Samsung LN52A650 52" LCD TV
5. Nintendo Wii Fit
6. Panasonic TH-42PX80U 42" Plasma TV
7. Sennheiser HD 555 Headphones
8. Canon EOS Rebel XSi Black SLR Digital Camera Kit
9. Acer Aspire One AOA110-1295 Notebook
10. Canon PowerShot A590 IS Black Digital Camera

http://www.marketwatch.com/news/stor...1AEC342B6F0%7D

[mikejet]

Wow a 720p tv made the top selling list? hrmmm...some people weren't doing their research.

[Blu Jacket]

Originally Posted by mikejet

Wow a 720p tv made the top selling list? hrmmm...some people weren't doing their research.

Is that the same one that was going for about $788 at Walmart? If so, I'm not surprised. 1080p is not a concern to most people when they can get such a large screen for such a small price.

[BLUE MYSTIC RAIN]

This is great news !!!
I remember when i got into blu last christmas ,
and some guy was in bestbuy tootin' HD saying he's buying everything over on HD from dvd .
I counter argued the argument tootin' blu.
He probably won't forget me when he switches to blu...

[DetroitSportsFan]

Originally Posted by mikejet

Wow a 720p tv made the top selling list? hrmmm...some people weren't doing their research.

I'm wondering more about the people who bought cheap Blu players and don't even have a HDTV.

[Blu Titan]

Great news...more standalone sales is always great. Good to see that Blu-ray growth over last year includes both Blu-ray and HD DVd palyers that were sold in 07. Remember that To$h had the $99 fire sale last Black Friday.

[LifeOfAPirate13]

Go blu!

[MAPdead]

Good news I saw this coming!

[Blu-dock Saint]

Good to see this happen, after all the negative content the past couple of months Blu-ray has pulled through with flying colors.

[Terjyn]

Also, this is 147% over the Sum of HD DVD and Blu-Ray from last year.

I have no idea what percentage of last year's Black Friday sales were HD DVD, but Blu-Ray sales by themselves had to be up more than 147%.

[crxvtec]

My grandpa is looking to buy a new TV. I was in shock when he said he wanted a flat panel TV. My grandpa is ALWAYS giving me advice with my money as he does not want to see me" picking shit with the chickens"

For him, a 720p TV is more than enough for him. He uses regular cable and a DVD player with upscalling( a cheap Phillips). For him, a 1080P TV is a waste of money. I explained that for him a 720P TV is just fine and a few hundred dollars less. He wants a 40 inch TV but wont spend more than 500. I have been looking and have seen some close but not what he wants. When I saw a 42 inch panny plasma 720P tv for 650( at frys in AZ) I was kinda in shock. Man how TV prices have dropped. I think right after christmas I will be able to find what he wants and it be a good brand( no vizio, insignia, element or westinghouse.)

Not everyone needs a 1080P TV.

[naturephoto1]

Good news to hear that Blu-ray players are up in sales so much.

Rich

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by mikejet

Wow a 720p tv made the top selling list? hrmmm...some people weren't doing their research.

not sure why you'd say that.... I did my research (so-to-speak) or at least consider myself somewhat educated on the matter, and I saw a 42" Plasma (Panasonic I think) that was 720p at Sears (doorbuster) in the paper, for $599..... If I was willing to put up with Black-Friday maddness, I would have gotten it for sure.

[Clark Kent]

It shows that Blu-ray is starting to enter the mainstream consciousness. By this time next year Blu-ray will begin taking over dvd...

[ixlegitballinxl]

with all the deals on blu's, im not surprised. Good to hear!

[blu2]

Originally Posted by Terjyn

Also, this is 147% over the Sum of HD DVD and Blu-Ray from last year.

I have no idea what percentage of last year's Black Friday sales were HD DVD, but Blu-Ray sales by themselves had to be up more than 147%.

Information from last year:

http://www.videobusiness.com/article/CA6510883.html

HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc stand-alone players sold 57,000 units during the week ended Nov. 24, the day marking the official kick-off to the holiday season

HD DVD commanded the lion’s share of unit sales for stand-alone high-def disc players, scoring a 62% unit share; Blu-ray held 37%. Due to higher price points, Blu-ray hardware cornered 52% of the revenue; HD DVD, 47%.

[ixlegitballinxl]

a 1 year span has made a huge difference in that chart lol

[Terjyn]

HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc stand-alone players sold 57,000 units during the week ended Nov. 24, the day marking the official kick-off to the holiday season

HD DVD commanded the lion’s share of unit sales for stand-alone high-def disc players, scoring a 62% unit share; Blu-ray held 37%. Due to higher price points, Blu-ray hardware cornered 52% of the revenue; HD DVD, 47%.

Assuming HD DVD player sales are negligible (pretty safe assumption):

If these percentages are based on sales #s, Blu-Ray sold ~21000 players last year, and this year sold ~140,000 this year, which would be a 567% improvement on Blu-Ray alone.

If these percentages are based on revenue, it's a lot harder to calculate. For average price of 400$ last year and 250$ this year (totally made up numbers), then Revenues for last year would have been ~16.2 million dollars. This year's revenues based on these numbers would be ~40.1 million dollars, or 160,284 Blu-Ray players, an increase of 660% on actual player sales.

Interesting stuff. Wish I had better numbers on average player price and whether these numbers were based on sales or revenue.

EDIT: Seriously bad math the first try. Surprising just how close my two %s came out based on made up numbers for the second.

Of course, re-reading it it looks like they are up only on a specific web-site, instead of industry wide. Oh well, was a fun mental exercise anyway.

[Uniquely]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

not sure why you'd say that.... I did my research (so-to-speak) or at least consider myself somewhat educated on the matter, and I saw a 42" Plasma (Panasonic I think) that was 720p at Sears (doorbuster) in the paper, for $599..... If I was willing to put up with Black-Friday maddness, I would have gotten it for sure.

And why wouldn't you? Unless you have superhuman vision, you can't really tell the difference between 720p and 1080p on a tv that small anyway.

[Blu Titan]

Originally Posted by Terjyn

Assuming HD DVD player sales are negligible (pretty safe assumption):

If these percentages are based on sales #s, Blu-Ray sold ~21000 players last year, and this year sold ~140,000 this year, which would be a 567% improvement on Blu-Ray alone.

If these percentages are based on revenue, it's a lot harder to calculate. For average price of 400$ last year and 250$ this year (totally made up numbers), then Revenues for last year would have been ~16.2 million dollars. This year's revenues based on these numbers would be ~40.1 million dollars, or 160,284 Blu-Ray players, an increase of 660% on actual player sales.

Interesting stuff. Wish I had better numbers on average player price and whether these numbers were based on sales or revenue.

EDIT: Seriously bad math the first try. Surprising just how close my two %s came out based on made up numbers for the second.

Of course, re-reading it it looks like they are up only on a specific web-site, instead of industry wide. Oh well, was a fun mental exercise anyway.

Thanks for working some numbers...as I am too lazy to do it.