Never buy blu-rays from Barne's and Noble - Blu-ray Forum

Diablo829 · 03-03-2009, 10:15 PM

Had some time at lunch today and went browsing through BnN. Thought hey, maybe I'll pick up a blu. That is until I saw the prices they are actually charging! It's no wonder the typical customer sees blu titles and thinks it's too expensive. Nothing under $30. Dark Knight was $35. Band of Brothers was $99. Needless to say, I walked out empty handed.

pacificvibes · 03-03-2009, 10:16 PM

That because its a retail store...they sell at the MSRP price...

Diablo829 · 03-03-2009, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by pacificvibes

That because its a retail store...they sell at the MSRP price...

I know, but even Best Buy or Fry's isn't that bad.

pacificvibes · 03-03-2009, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Diablo829

I know, but even Best Buy or Fry's isn't that bad.

True...some stores just use different prices for some reason.

jkwest · 03-03-2009, 10:22 PM

Best Buy is that bad...they just have some sale items....I've only bought like 4 blu's from BestBuy...

pacificvibes · 03-03-2009, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jkwest

Best Buy is that bad...they just have some sale items....I've only bought like 4 blu's from BestBuy...

this is true...the only movies I bought at BB was Repo and Boondock Saints
but they do have some movie for 14.99 but Amazon is better

brettallica · 03-04-2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jkwest

Best Buy is that bad...they just have some sale items....I've only bought like 4 blu's from BestBuy...

I've purchased a couple from Best Buy: Cars and Madagascar 2. They were each $19.99 "on sale." Obviously not nearly the best deal available, but they are for the fam (mostly

) and I know they're going to get a lot of mileage so I went for it. I do like to occasionally support the local brick and mortar stores, but it's hard when you're talking about a conglomerate like Best Buy; they don't need my help to keep the doors open.

If it were up to me I'd buy my Blus from a mom and pop store. There just aren't any around my area. All my other Blus came from Amazon (or Amazon UK) and eBay.

Forrestandjen07 · 03-05-2009, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Diablo829

I know, but even Best Buy or Fry's isn't that bad.

We had this disscusion on here once before

Barnes and nobles sells books.

sense Electronic media is not there Experteese, Most people dont walk into a book store thinking to buy a movie. I believe they have to pay more to stock those sense They arent the first things to fly off the shelfs

Sussudio · 03-05-2009, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Forrestandjen07

We had this disscusion on here once before

Barnes and nobles sells books.

sense Electronic media is not there Experteese, Most people dont walk into a book store thinking to buy a movie. I believe they have to pay more to stock those

true, the day to day prices aren't great, but ive participated in numerous B2G1's off their website, and their deals can actually be really effin good, especially because they generally include ALL of their bluray selection so you can pick out any 3 blus you want vs. amazon's specific selection. tack on a 15% off coupon and you can get away with some great deals

Marquoz · 03-04-2009, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Diablo829

Had some time at lunch today and went browsing through BnN. Thought hey, maybe I'll pick up a blu. That is until I saw the prices they are actually charging! It's no wonder the typical customer sees blu titles and thinks it's too expensive. Nothing under $30. Dark Knight was $35. Band of Brothers was $99. Needless to say, I walked out empty handed.

That's what you use their 50% off coupons for. Get a decent price on them that way.

STARSCREAM · 03-04-2009, 06:32 AM

This is why I don't by from them.

Ferris · 03-04-2009, 12:02 PM

I think most people know that B & N (Borders as well) charges MSRP for their BDs. However, these 2 places can be useful for the more difficult-to-find titles, AND some of their coupons are pretty darn good (especially the Borders weekly coupons).

fighthefutureofhd · 03-04-2009, 01:20 PM

best buy is a great place to shop for blu-ray's as is barnes and noble. i got u2's rattle and hum for $9.99 at barnes and noble. that's hard to beat. the problem though is their selection isn't too hot. otherwise they're a fine store for shopping. i like them.

ludawg23 · 03-04-2009, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by fighthefutureofhd

best buy is a great place to shop for blu-ray's as is barnes and noble. i got u2's rattle and hum for $9.99 at barnes and noble. that's hard to beat. the problem though is their selection isn't too hot. otherwise they're a fine store for shopping. i like them.

do you like paying MSRP for blu-rays when you can get it a lot cheaper online? Retail stores are NOT good for purchasing blu-rays. Only a select few stores actually have sales and even then, the pickings are quite slim.

Diablo829 · 03-04-2009, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Marquoz

That's what you use their 50% off coupons for. Get a decent price on them that way.

Where are these coupons you speak of?

03-03-2009, 10:15 PM	#1
Diablo829 Member Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:22	Never buy blu-rays from Barne's and Noble Had some time at lunch today and went browsing through BnN. Thought hey, maybe I'll pick up a blu. That is until I saw the prices they are actually charging! It's no wonder the typical customer sees blu titles and thinks it's too expensive. Nothing under $30. Dark Knight was $35. Band of Brothers was $99. Needless to say, I walked out empty handed.

03-03-2009, 10:16 PM	#2
pacificvibes Tattoo King Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Irvine, CA PSN ID WinterShrinkage Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:51 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	That because its a retail store...they sell at the MSRP price...

03-03-2009, 10:22 PM	#5
jkwest Off-Topic King Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Northern California PSN Id: jkwest5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:20	Best Buy is that bad...they just have some sale items....I've only bought like 4 blu's from BestBuy...

03-04-2009, 06:32 AM	#11
STARSCREAM Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Dagobah Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:67	This is why I don't by from them.

03-04-2009, 12:02 PM	#12
Ferris Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay Area Blu-ray collection:79 Trading Score:1	I think most people know that B & N (Borders as well) charges MSRP for their BDs. However, these 2 places can be useful for the more difficult-to-find titles, AND some of their coupons are pretty darn good (especially the Borders weekly coupons).

03-04-2009, 01:20 PM	#13
fighthefutureofhd Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Dry County	best buy is a great place to shop for blu-ray's as is barnes and noble. i got u2's rattle and hum for $9.99 at barnes and noble. that's hard to beat. the problem though is their selection isn't too hot. otherwise they're a fine store for shopping. i like them.

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