Got the Best Buy circular for 10/19/08 - 10/25/08 in my hands.
Please be aware of the following:
No Interest for 3 Years on all HDTVs, home theater & Geek Squad purchases totaling $1499 & UP
No Interest for 3 Years storewide on all Samsung Home Theater Purchases totaling $999 & UP
No Interest for 18 Months storewide on All brands, All services & ALL purchases totaling $699 & UP
GAMERS: The Wii IS listed in this week’s ad on Page #9 // Minimum 8 per store // Limit 1 per customer // No rain checks
GAMERS: Get a $10 reward certificate (500 bonus points) for every $150 spent on video games, PC games and video game accessories when you register for Reward Zone programmer Gamers Club for free either in store or online at MyRewardZone.com/GamersClub // Exclusions apply // See brochure for details
GAMERS: Coming Sunday, October 26: Guitar Hero: World Tour // Go to BestBuy.com/guitarhero for midnight openings in your area
From time to time special deals / prices will be listed in the Store Notes Section & the in the product price thread that may or may not be available in your specific geographic area. This is due to Regional Market Variations of the nationwide ads that I post and as such, not all deals / prices will be available in all Best Buy stores. Please note that this version of the Best Buy ad originates in the Northeast.
All New Release CD / DVD prices listed are advertised as Available Tuesday 10/21/08
Ask any questions (except about laptops) and I'll try to reply as soon as I can.
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**** DVDs / DVD sets ********
Indiana Jones 4: Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull >>>> $15.99
All Together Now: A Documentary Film >>>> $19.99 ????
The Incredible Hulk: 3 Disc Special Edition w/Digital Copy >>>> $22.99 ****
The Incredible Hulk: Blu-Ray w/Digital Copy >>>> $26.99 ****
**** Best Buy Exclusive: Free Exclusive lithograph with purchase of any new release of the Incredible Hulk // Minimum 8 per store // Limit 1 per customer // No rain checks
The Silence Of The Lambs: 2 Disc Collector's Edition
Vacancy
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Blu-Ray High Definition Discs / Players:
The Incredible Hulk Blu-Ray is listed on Page #10 for $26.99 and ALSO on Page #17 but for $24.99. The title is shown with 8 others: Shrek The Third, Speed Racer, Disney’s Sleeping Beauty, Indiana Jones 4, Leatherheads, IMAX: Space Station, Madagascar and Iron Man under the blurb: Blu-Ray DVDs starting at $24.99 // Regular price = $24.99 - $34.99 // It would appear that one could successfully argue for the $24.99 on these titles so be aware of this and you could also price match at a competitor ….. Speedy1961
The Incredible Hulk: Blu-Ray w/Digital Copy >>>> $26.99 ****
Indiana Jones 4: Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull >>>> $24.99
James Bond Blu-Ray Collection Volume I or Volume II >>>> $59.99
Letters From Iwo Jima >>>> $19.99 ++++
Hairspray >>>> $19.99 ++++
I Am Legend >>>> $19.99 ++++
The Departed >>>> $19.99 ++++
Eraser >>>> $19.99 ++++
Outbreak >>>> $19.99 ++++
The Shining >>>> $19.99 ++++
Under Siege 2: Dark Territory >>>> $19.99 ++++
ETIX Free E-Movie Money for Quantum Of Solace when you buy any Bond movie on DVD or Blu-Ray
ESBP Best Buy Exclusive Steelbook packaging
**** Best Buy Exclusive: Free Exclusive lithograph with purchase of any new release of the Incredible Hulk // Minimum 8 per store // Limit 1 per customer // No rain checks
++++ Buy any of marked Blu-Ray movies together on the same receipt and get both titles for $35
High School Musical 3: Senior Year >>>> $49.99 **** Available 10/21/08
Wii Fit Balance Board // SKU 8791177 >>>> $89.99 ????
Wii Gaming System // SKU 8008559 >>>> $249.99 See Store Notes Section
Wii Wheel // SKU 8800568 >>>> $14.99
**** Free Exclusive Earbuds with purchase of High School Musical 3 video game // Must be purchased on the same receipt // Minimum 15 per store // Limit 1 per customer // No rain checks
???? Minimum 8 per store // Limit 1 per customer // No rain checks
Picking up Resident Evil: extinction to complete my collection. Don't really "need" anything else.
mcfly
10-14-08, 05:38 PM
Those Bond Blu-rays are so tempting.
speedy1961
10-14-08, 05:44 PM
Those Bond Blu-rays are so tempting.
and Steelbooks to boot......
iNCREDiPiNOY
10-14-08, 05:47 PM
Yes! It's about time! I'm getting all 6 james bond blu-ray steelbooks!!!
iNCREDiPiNOY
10-14-08, 05:48 PM
Do you have the image of all 6 James Bond Steelbooks?
JoeyOhhhh
10-14-08, 05:54 PM
I'm surprised the Looney Tunes Golden Collection isn't advertised. Thanks for the early prices
kenbenobi
10-14-08, 05:56 PM
Wow, Child's Play 20th and Jack Brooks Monster Slayer just came out, and they're both going to be cheap as hell! I'll probably get these, and maybe Resident Evil Extinction...
speedy1961
10-14-08, 06:01 PM
I'm surprised the Looney Tunes Golden Collection isn't advertised. Thanks for the early prices
Sorry....
IT is....
I'm feverish and BLIND!!!!
speedy1961
10-14-08, 06:02 PM
Do you have the image of all 6 James Bond Steelbooks?
It's in the ad but I don't have it scanned.
JAYARE
10-14-08, 06:03 PM
going to get child's play and possibly the bond steels.
riotinmyskull
10-14-08, 06:10 PM
jack brooks: monster slayer for me!
Jim
10-14-08, 06:17 PM
It's in the ad but I don't have it scanned.Thanks for the confirmation of the Bond steelbooks. Can you tell us if the ones pictured look like this image?
and WOW, 6 blu-ray steelbooks? quite surprising. i only hope they continue with them as the others are released so you can get all of them eventually
Lucky101
10-14-08, 06:22 PM
Man, I really want the Bond Steelbooks, but I can't afford to buy all six on the first week. I wonder how rare they are going to be. I will have to go in on Sunday to pick up the Jack Brooks Monster Slayer for $6.99. I hope they til have some exclusive editions left. I saw three yesterday at one Best Buy.
iNCREDiPiNOY
10-14-08, 06:26 PM
I'm getting all 6 steelbooks!!!
choipnugget
10-14-08, 06:31 PM
Thanks for the prices speedy!
And question about price matching at BB for anyone that knows. Circuit City has the 2-disc bond dvds on sale for 12.99 + a 5 dollar discount when you buy any two. If I brought a CC ad to BB on sunday, they would match both the lower prices and the 5 dollar discount, correct?
So the total should work out to 14.99 + 14.99 - 9.40 = 20.58 before tax?
Thanks
mcfly
10-14-08, 06:32 PM
I'm getting all 6 steelbooks!!!Yes! It's about time! I'm getting all 6 james bond blu-ray steelbooks!!!You sure?
;)
The Valeyard
10-14-08, 06:37 PM
OMG! I think I've officially broken my wallet! I can't afford Hulk, All Together Now and the SIX Bond Steelbooks in one week.
My breaking point has finally been reached. :(
hasslein
10-14-08, 06:41 PM
No BB exclusive lenticular cover for Family Guy 6? Now it won't match the other 5... Bummer....
Misty Eyes
10-14-08, 06:55 PM
Thanks Speedy, I'll be picking up several movies that week.
asianxcore
10-14-08, 06:59 PM
Thanks Speedy!
Was hoping for more cheap horror films. I have most of the stuff I'd consider on that list :(
Josh-da-man
10-14-08, 07:18 PM
Might pick up a few of the halloween DVDs I don't already have like Shaun of the Dead or Hostel.
Kind of a weak Halloween offering from all of the stores, IMO. A lot of the same stuff that was on sale last year. Sort of hoping for some good deals on Dimension Extreme titles, or other newer releases.
smashthesymbols
10-14-08, 07:24 PM
Thanks Speedy. Maybe a couple of the Halloween titles for me. I'm trying to convince myself not to buy the Bond steelbooks too.
SPRBD
10-14-08, 07:40 PM
Hmmm. I like steelbooks much better than normal DVD cases, but I think I like the standard Blu-ray disc case better than the steelbooks. Go figure!
JSwarce
10-14-08, 07:47 PM
Indiana Jones 4: Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull >>>> $24.99
Glad I didn't buy this today for $26.99!!!!! What a mess BB pricing is lately! I should wait on the Hulk Blu-ray, I suppose......
--John
bookcase3
10-14-08, 08:16 PM
Indiana Jones 4: Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull >>>> $24.99
Glad I didn't buy this today for $26.99!!!!! What a mess BB pricing is lately! I should wait on the Hulk Blu-ray, I suppose......
--John
Hmmmm... this means Amazon will most likely price match Best Buy's price next week, so I'll hold off until then and order from Amazon. It'll save tax, plus I want the Amazon points on my visa.
scarface983
10-14-08, 08:38 PM
thank you
SIUmark
10-14-08, 09:18 PM
My local Best Buy had the Casino Royale: 2 Disc Collector's Blu-Ray today. It's priced $29.99. Since it's early, it's a YMMV.
rhpsozzy
10-14-08, 09:22 PM
Is the version of Day of the Dead that's on sale for $6.99, the original or the remake?
GizmoDVD
10-14-08, 09:47 PM
Those Bond Steelbooks are tempting....
FangsFirst
10-14-08, 10:04 PM
Might pick up a few of the halloween DVDs I don't already have like Shaun of the Dead or Hostel.
Kind of a weak Halloween offering from all of the stores, IMO. A lot of the same stuff that was on sale last year. Sort of hoping for some good deals on Dimension Extreme titles, or other newer releases.
no kidding :\
maybe 3-5 titles tops for me...
gotrice487
10-14-08, 10:16 PM
Thank you for the early prices Speedy :) Looks like I'll be checking out the $4.99 titles
Ghostbuster
10-14-08, 10:17 PM
I am wondering which edition of Silence of the Lambs will be on sale. Thank you for any info.
FangsFirst
10-14-08, 10:19 PM
PS:
That is the single disc of Hellraiser and Zodiac pictured, right?
(I know I'd be dreaming on Zodiac, but image switchup accidents aren't unheard of!)
brianluvdvd
10-14-08, 10:21 PM
Wonder if they will do a Casino Royale Steelbook to match the ones being released at the same time. It would stand to reason that they would do one for each movie. Why leave out the new Casino Royale re-release?
And it appears you are paying $15 more for the 3 BD steelbooks instead of the collections. Do you think it is worth the price difference?
-TRANCE-
10-14-08, 11:16 PM
Hi Speedy,
Would you be able to tell me if the Children Of The Corn is the divimax version (Red and gold cover) or the regular release (black cover)? Thank you.
NiCK Crush
10-15-08, 12:05 AM
Holy wow this is going to be an expensive week :(
All 6 Bond Blu-ray Steelbooks
The Incredible Hulk (Blu-ray)
Casino Royale (Blu-ray)
Family Guy Vol. 6
Looney Tunes Golden Collection
LittleBigPlanet (PS3)
Wow.
speedy1961
10-15-08, 09:45 AM
Hi Speedy,
Would you be able to tell me if the Children Of The Corn is the divimax version (Red and gold cover) or the regular release (black cover)? Thank you.
I an only see the spine on that one and both releases (versions) are by Anchor Bay.
It may turn out to be the Divimax version.
speedy1961
10-15-08, 09:46 AM
PS:
That is the single disc of Hellraiser and Zodiac pictured, right?
(I know I'd be dreaming on Zodiac, but image switchup accidents aren't unheard of!)
Yes and Yes
speedy1961
10-15-08, 09:49 AM
I am wondering which edition of Silence of the Lambs will be on sale. Thank you for any info.
Is the version of Day of the Dead that's on sale for $6.99, the original or the remake?
By the lettering, I believe it's the original.
speedy1961
10-15-08, 10:04 AM
Thanks for the prices speedy!
And question about price matching at BB for anyone that knows. Circuit City has the 2-disc bond dvds on sale for 12.99 + a 5 dollar discount when you buy any two. If I brought a CC ad to BB on sunday, they would match both the lower prices and the 5 dollar discount, correct?
So the total should work out to 14.99 + 14.99 - 9.40 = 20.58 before tax?
Thanks
They may match the extra $5 off if they believe it's part of th pricing and NOT a promo incentive.
Also, the Circuit City ad has the Bonds on Page #18 which states : Available Tuesday".
JJay
10-15-08, 10:10 AM
Indiana Jones 4: Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull >>>> $24.99
Glad I didn't buy this today for $26.99!!!!! What a mess BB pricing is lately! I should wait on the Hulk Blu-ray, I suppose......
--John
No joke, I've got PRICE MATCH right in my calendar for Sunday. This is just stupid.
scarface983
10-15-08, 10:19 AM
what is Digital copy?
rogan
10-15-08, 10:32 AM
Speedy, what version of evil dead is advertised? Anniversary Edition?Thanks again.
micmac36
10-15-08, 12:08 PM
Speedy... any special deals for Little Big Planet - PS3?
lacubs
10-15-08, 03:44 PM
what is Digital copy?
for your ipod
Consumers are getting a little extra something with their movie purchases this spring, in a few cases. Pick up one of a few DVDs or Blu-ray discs and users will also get a digital file of the flick that they can easily throw onto their iPod or PDA.
speedy1961
10-15-08, 04:22 PM
Speedy, what version of evil dead is advertised? Anniversary Edition?Thanks again.
I can only see the spine.
speedy1961
10-15-08, 04:24 PM
Speedy... any special deals for Little Big Planet - PS3?
From Post #1:
Little Big Planet >>>> $59.99 Available 10/21/08
scarface983
10-15-08, 04:34 PM
for your ipod
Consumers are getting a little extra something with their movie purchases this spring, in a few cases. Pick up one of a few DVDs or Blu-ray discs and users will also get a digital file of the flick that they can easily throw onto their iPod or PDA.
o ok thank you for clearing that up. thats sounds good, atleast its free! lol
choipnugget
10-15-08, 10:15 PM
They may match the extra $5 off if they believe it's part of th pricing and NOT a promo incentive.
Also, the Circuit City ad has the Bonds on Page #18 which states : Available Tuesday".
Thanks Speedy! I guess I'll just have to try my luck and hope I get a good customer service dude.
And thanks for reminding me about the tuesday release date lol. i would've felt dumb :P
BrandonJF
10-16-08, 10:41 AM
Thanks Speedy! I guess I'll just have to try my luck and hope I get a good customer service dude.
And thanks for reminding me about the tuesday release date lol. i would've felt dumb :P
I'll probably just try to at least get them to match the CC normal price, which is still a few dollars cheaper on each title. You can do all that at a normal checkout register now - I doubt they'll care, especially when the difference is only $3 per title (without the additional CC discount).
That will help me rationalize this since I'm going to paying so much more (over the Amazon bundle of all 6) to get these steelbooks.
scarface983
10-16-08, 12:48 PM
i went to bb to price match hard-boiled and the condemned and i saved like 11 bux. the condemned was 14.99 and I pm to 4.99 lol
zekeburger1979
10-18-08, 12:56 AM
I was only planning on buying Family Guy Volume 6, but after seeing how cheap Casino Royale is plus movie cash, I'll pick that up and tell myself I'm only spending $7.64 on the DVD. :)
I just got the Looney Tunes sets at Costco, so I'll put Volume 6 on my Christmas wish list.
BrandonJF
10-18-08, 01:19 PM
I just noticed that Best Buy has $10 off coupons for the Bond DVDs/Blu-Ray in their Quantum of Solace video game pre-order box.
The pre-sell costs $5, so, at the minimum, it's $5 off a Bond title. However, according to the pre-sell box, you can get the $5 refunded by just taking the receipt to customer service. So, the potential is there for $10 off.
The coupon itself says "Limit 1 per Customer." I had been thinking of just picking up 6 pre-order boxes to get 6 $10 off coupons. But, if it's going to turn into an event where I have to go through the line 6 different times to avoid the "limit 1 per customer" hassle, it's probably not worth it. A friendly cashier could just ring them up separately (or just take the $10 off each title), but I'm sure a flag would be rasied...
I may just use the one coupon I have and PM the rest with Circuit City.... maybe I'll get lucky and their POS system will just apply the $10 to all qualifying products... that would be nice.
bearkiss
10-18-08, 03:47 PM
anyone have any idea what the "GUIDE" book is that comes with the looney toons vol 6 set? is it a guide with episode descriptions of each short in vol 6 only or all 6 vols?
lacubs
10-18-08, 05:47 PM
dont The L Word: Season 5 >>>> $37.99 comes out the 28?
FangsFirst
10-18-08, 10:58 PM
wait a second...now dammit...skeletal lamping was going to be on sale when it didn't actually come out two weeks ago, now it IS coming out and it's not on sale, wtf.
StealthKO
10-19-08, 01:34 AM
No joke, I've got PRICE MATCH right in my calendar for Sunday. This is just stupid.
I've gotta price match also. Do you think just the receipt would do tomorrow? I'd rather not bring in my disc and have them try to put a return sticker on it. I think I'm just gonna call in the morning.
FangsFirst
10-19-08, 10:27 AM
Might pick up a few of the halloween DVDs I don't already have like Shaun of the Dead or Hostel.
Kind of a weak Halloween offering from all of the stores, IMO. A lot of the same stuff that was on sale last year. Sort of hoping for some good deals on Dimension Extreme titles, or other newer releases.
Is the version of Day of the Dead that's on sale for $6.99, the original or the remake?
Speedy was correct, it's the original
I am wondering which edition of Silence of the Lambs will be on sale. Thank you for any info.
No longer listed! (and neither shows up on sale?!)
But ad DOES show CE (2 disc) as speedy showed earlier.
Speedy, what version of evil dead is advertised? Anniversary Edition?Thanks again.
Vanilla:
http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/products/4510/4510185.jpg
Hi Speedy,
Would you be able to tell me if the Children Of The Corn is the divimax version (Red and gold cover) or the regular release (black cover)? Thank you.
black cover plain edition.
PS:
That is the single disc of Hellraiser and Zodiac pictured, right?
(I know I'd be dreaming on Zodiac, but image switchup accidents aren't unheard of!)
20th AE of Hellraiser!
(but I WAS dreaming about Zodiac...darn)
trespoochies
10-19-08, 12:04 PM
Does anyone know if the James Bond steelbooks can be purchased online? I'm leaving the country tomorrow for 2 weeks, but I would like to get these. I noticed on the BB website that they do have double postings for the movies, like Die Another Day is listed as Widescreen dubbed, but the posting right below says Die Another Day (Bb). Any help would be appreciated.
silentbob007
10-19-08, 12:16 PM
From Post #1:
Little Big Planet >>>> $59.99 Available 10/21/08
Reminder that this game has been delayed to remove "offensive" song lyrics.
Also, for the $19.99 blu-rays there is a 2/30 promotion with more titles available on the website than listed in the ad.
cinemaphile
10-19-08, 12:30 PM
I went to BestBuy.com and picked up Bram Stoker's Dracula:CE and Misery: CE for $6.99 each, and Hollow Man: Dir. Cut for $5.99. In-store pickup so no shipping, too! YAY!
naughty
10-19-08, 01:09 PM
YMMV on this of course, but I was able to snag the 3 disc ultimate edition of Evil Dead for $6.99 at my local Best Buy (Langhorne, PA). Since that version was the only one available in the store, I was able to get it without much resistance from the cashier.
Torchur317
10-19-08, 03:34 PM
$4.99 DVDs:
Just letting people know about a few more not listed on this....
I picked these up:
Spiral
The Girl next Door
The Lost
Plus others like:
The Cook
Wrestlemaniac
FangsFirst
10-19-08, 09:12 PM
Just letting people know about a few more not listed on this....
actually those aren't completely full. if you go to the website and look at all movie promotions, there is a separate list of $4.99 titles as well
asianxcore
10-20-08, 04:00 AM
So are the titles not listed ringing up at $4.99/6.99 in store?
Or do I have to do in-store pickup to get those prices?
Torchur317
10-20-08, 09:30 AM
The ones that are listed ring up at $4.99 with no problem....
scarface983
10-20-08, 10:26 AM
i picked up a couple of these today
crow121
10-20-08, 11:09 AM
how much is iron man blu in store?? thanks!!
lacubs
10-20-08, 12:56 PM
how much is iron man blu in store?? Thanks!!
26.99
jjones1193
10-20-08, 01:02 PM
I stopped at Best Buy Sunday morning to get Silence of the Lambs, and it rang up $24.99. I had to wait for about 10 minutes while they "checked" everything out. But they eventually gave it to me for $6.99. Oh I also picked up the new Pumkinhead for $6.99.
FangsFirst
10-20-08, 01:40 PM
Oh I also picked up the new Pumkinhead for $6.99.
How the hell did you manage that?
FangsFirst
10-20-08, 01:41 PM
actually those aren't completely full. if you go to the website and look at all movie promotions, there is a separate list of $4.99 titles as well
Oh, yes, but not horror titles, and that sale's been on a week or two now...
asianxcore
10-20-08, 05:52 PM
Not sure if this is going on at everyone else's BB, but to my surprise my local BB had most of the $4.99/6.99 marked with shelf tags in store.
All the titles I wanted in the lists that weren't listed in the circular rang up as expected :)
Didn't have to do in-store pick up either!
-TRANCE-
10-20-08, 06:05 PM
How the hell did you manage that?
I just checked out BB's site and they have Pumpkinhead SE listed for $6.99! Strange because it was not on the $6.99 list and i originally was hoping to see this on sale this week. Looks like i'll be making a stop there tomorrow.
FangsFirst
10-20-08, 06:59 PM
I just checked out BB's site and they have Pumpkinhead SE listed for $6.99! Strange because it was not on the $6.99 list and i originally was hoping to see this on sale this week. Looks like i'll be making a stop there tomorrow.
dammit!
I even had them price check it that day because I hoped it would be! grrr
thanks for the headsup tho, both of you. been waiting to get this movie *FOREVER*...(I mean, yknow, avoiding the FF release prior)
hilts
10-20-08, 11:25 PM
On their website BB has The Grudge 2 listed with a bonus disk. I picked it up along with a few others and the package seems a little light for a second disk, and there is nothing on the case that says bonus disk. The girl at checkout said it is the right one. Anyone else get this and open it yet?
Torchur317
10-20-08, 11:45 PM
I only seen the normal ones when I was at BB....
I thought all the 2 discs were basically OOP?
mike01
10-21-08, 02:48 AM
So Im at a loss, Im researching the 40th Night of the Living Dead trying to decide if I should buy or not. I own the Millenium now and wonder in what order these are released? I see a millenium, a 30th and now 40th is this correct? And is there really a big improvement becouse from what I can tell its missing the 5.1 audio.
FangsFirst
10-21-08, 03:03 AM
So Im at a loss, Im researching the 40th Night of the Living Dead trying to decide if I should buy or not. I own the Millenium now and wonder in what order these are released? I see a millenium, a 30th and now 40th is this correct? And is there really a big improvement becouse from what I can tell its missing the 5.1 audio.
a feature length documentary was added on the 40th anniversary version. Most reviews say the picture looks better than ever, but is zoomed/cropped a couple of places (allegedly to crop out things like boom mics and so on, under Romero supervision even I THINK...).
Josh-da-man
10-21-08, 03:21 AM
Picked up C.H.U.D., Silent Night Deadly Night, and a few others. Made judicious use of Best Buy's 10% off coupon and snapped up a few extra Buffy Paley DVDs for free.
BrandonJF
10-21-08, 09:22 AM
I was able to successfully PM the $21.99 CC price on the Bond steelbooks at BB. I didn't push for the "$5 off 2" deal...
brianluvdvd
10-21-08, 09:25 AM
I was able to successfully PM the $21.99 CC price on the Bond steelbooks at BB. I didn't push for the "$5 off 2" deal...
Cool. That's what I was thinking of doing as well. I think pushing for the $5 or 2 might ring some bells as well.
jiggyblau
10-21-08, 10:59 AM
Cool. That's what I was thinking of doing as well. I think pushing for the $5 or 2 might ring some bells as well.
I asked for the $19.49 price, explaining the $5 off 2 deal, and after a moment of potential frustration (she tried to call a manager), I explained again, and she went forward. She seemed to do $19.49 on four and $19.99 on two, but that's no big deal to me. The extra 10% came off as well, so it was $116 plus tax for the steelbooks.
Is there any other "completist" out there who is concerned now about getting every one as a steelbook and having to buy them from Best Buy? Will MGM keep using steelbooks to complete the collection? Neither Casino Royale version is a steelbook (right?), so I'm already perplexed.
GizmoDVD
10-21-08, 11:32 AM
Is there any other "completist" out there who is concerned now about getting every one as a steelbook and having to buy them from Best Buy? Will MGM keep using steelbooks to complete the collection? Neither Casino Royale version is a steelbook (right?), so I'm already perplexed.
All the Bonds = MGM (Fox)
Casino Royale and Quantum = Sony
That's why Casino may not be in a SB.
BrandonJF
10-21-08, 11:55 AM
The extra 10% came off as well, so it was $116 plus tax for the steelbooks.
Where did the extra 10% off come from?
jiggyblau
10-21-08, 01:06 PM
All the Bonds = MGM (Fox)
Casino Royale and Quantum = Sony
That's why Casino may not be in a SB.
Ah, that makes sense. Oh well, I have owned no steelbooks until now, but I admit they look very sweet.
Where did the extra 10% off come from?
BB's price match policy is to reduce the competitor price further by 10% of the difference as long as you buy first, then price match after.
Lance_G
10-21-08, 01:41 PM
My local Best Buy price-matched the Fry's 16.99 price on the Bond Steelbook Blu-rays :)
Banana Suit
10-21-08, 01:53 PM
I was able to successfully PM the $21.99 CC price on the Bond steelbooks at BB. I didn't push for the "$5 off 2" deal...
Same here. They actually pricematched the Casino Royale SE Blu-ray to $21.99 as well, AND The Incredible Hulk Blu-ray to $22.99 (the woman apparently saw CC's price for the 2-disc DVD and thought it was for the Blu-ray, I didn't even ask!) Pretty good outing.
BrandonJF
10-21-08, 01:54 PM
BB's price match policy is to reduce the competitor price further by 10% of the difference as long as you buy first, then price match after.
I always forget about that and they never do it for me.
Did anyone get the steelbooks from Best Buy and end up with a "For Your Eyes Only" with a double-disc tray inside the steelbook? What a weird design. It had 2 hubs and the disc was in the top hub where the disc actually has to slide UNDER the bottom tray. What a pain to get it out...
I also left with a Dr. No with a small dent in the steelbook cover. I'm so anal about this stuff that it bugs me and I may have to go through the embarrassment of exchanging it. Heck, I'd like a For Your Eyes Only with only one hub, too, if they exist...
Then again, I just opened From Russia With Love and it has a double-disc tray inside, too. Guess they just used whatever was lying around...
phraseturner
10-21-08, 02:26 PM
I asked for the $19.49 price, explaining the $5 off 2 deal, and after a moment of potential frustration (she tried to call a manager), I explained again, and she went forward. She seemed to do $19.49 on four and $19.99 on two, but that's no big deal to me. The extra 10% came off as well, so it was $116 plus tax for the steelbooks.
I got my location to match the $21.99, then also take the CC deal of additional $5 per two purchased, then I whipped out the $10 Best Buy coupons in the QofS video game pre-book boxes. The day before I'd put $5 deposits X 7 on these games to get the coupons.
That's when the cashier's eyes crossed. The "senior" (not a manager) came over and said that was double dipping and wouldn't allow it. I pointed out that unlike many of their coupons (like the 10% off coupons they mail out only good on regular priced items) this $10 off Bond DVD/BluRay one didn't exclude sales items or price matches. "Senior" points to price match policy on wall behind counter, which also doesn't address coupon + price match situation. So, I asked to see the price match brochure that has more detailed price match policy. We both read it and again.... nothing about coupon + price match. (It does mention rebates, giftcard offers, etc, but not coupons.) Finally, he said that he would do one, but not all six. I said no thanks, and then went to customer service to get refunds on all the game pre-book $5 things I'd already done.
It seems that their unwritten, unposted "double dip" rule supercedes them actually honoring the terms of their price match policy and their own company-issued coupons.
As I left, they made a snarky comment about the future of Circuit City (one is located literally next door to this BB location), even though they just let money walk out their door...
Oh, and I put back the Looney Tunes Vol. 6 boxset and Casino Royal 40th Anniv. DVD that I was also picking up...
As much as I liked the Steelbook packaging, it just wasn't worth it for me.
cinemaphile
10-21-08, 03:00 PM
I get the concept of stopping people from double-dipping on matches, sales, etc. BUt in a case like this they ARE two separate things. A price match, and then a valid coupon. If the coupon doesn't exclude sale items, they should have taken it.
CloudVader
10-21-08, 03:03 PM
Anyone pick up the Looney Tunes set yet with the "guide book"? I'm very curious to know what this is and if it's worth making a trip to the store.
phraseturner
10-21-08, 03:14 PM
I get the concept of stopping people from double-dipping on matches, sales, etc. BUt in a case like this they ARE two separate things. A price match, and then a valid coupon. If the coupon doesn't exclude sale items, they should have taken it.
Exactly! If I price matched Indy Jones 4 to (for example) CC's cheaper price, then I whipped out the $3 off coupon from Papa John's, would that be double dipping in the eyes of BB?
I don't get it, other than they simply didn't want to sell the Bond blu-ray discs so cheaply.
BrandonJF
10-21-08, 03:40 PM
Exactly! If I price matched Indy Jones 4 to (for example) CC's cheaper price, then I whipped out the $3 off coupon from Papa John's, would that be double dipping in the eyes of BB?
I don't get it, other than they simply didn't want to sell the Bond blu-ray discs so cheaply.
It wouldn't have mattered if they did let you use the coupon with the price match - their POS won't deal with it. Well, it WILL, just not the way you were wanting it to. I used one $10 off coupon and price matched all 6 to the $21.99 CC price. It ended up price matching to $21.99, then taking off $7 instead of $10 to get the price down to the same $14.99 it would've gone to without price matching.
I'm surprised they didn't just argue against the number of coupons in play since they did say "Limit one per customer". That's why I didn't even attempt it. I would've needed to make a day of it and hit multiple Best Buy's/cashiers to pull that one off.
jackson2006
10-21-08, 03:45 PM
Thanks Speedy. Maybe a couple of the Halloween titles for me. I'm trying to convince myself not to buy the Bond steelbooks too.
thanks ad stealer111
Raw_and_Vital
10-21-08, 04:07 PM
I refuse to give Best Buy my service anymore.
Their employees on the floor are horrid. They rarely are around for you to ask a question, and when you do find one to ask for assistance, their head is so far up their a$$, it's like they are from another planet. I swear.
The only way I will set foot in their store is to take hold of a slip up to where they are going to take a hit. That's where I am going to put forth my effort.
btw, I walked out the door yesterday with BUG, Jack Brooks 2 disc set and Jeepers Creepers with holograph slip cover for $2.11. Thanks Best Buy for your sh!t service!!!
Sorry for the huff and puff guys... I just have personal beef with the store I suppose. *Sigh*
NiCK Crush
10-21-08, 04:12 PM
Thats too bad... My local Best Buy is excellent as far as customer service goes.
riotinmyskull
10-21-08, 04:29 PM
btw, I walked out the door yesterday with BUG, Jack Brooks 2 disc set and Jeepers Creepers with holograph slip cover for $2.11. Thanks Best Buy for your sh!t service!!!
how'd you manage that?
cinemaphile
10-21-08, 05:04 PM
how'd you manage that?
apparently by pissing off the staff of Best Buy. ;)
Raw_and_Vital
10-21-08, 05:09 PM
I had a 15$ coupon!!! ;)
But, I think they mistakenly gave me the Jack Brooks 2 disc for the 6.99 price rather than giving me the single disc.
So if that's the case, a heads up to all of you. The Jack Brooks Monster Hunter 2 disc set is going for 6.99. Not the bland single disc version... It's also a slipcover!
slop101
10-21-08, 10:12 PM
Anyone pick up the Looney Tunes set yet with the "guide book"? I'm very curious to know what this is and if it's worth making a trip to the store.It's a nice little 80-page guide on all things Looney Tunes. But it is not an episode guide at all. Just a general LT trivia book with lots of info and pictures - it's laid out very well with some great graphic design.
MBoyd
10-21-08, 10:18 PM
It's a nice little 80-page guide on all things Looney Tunes. But it is not an episode guide at all. Just a general LT trivia book with lots of info and pictures - it's laid out very well with some great graphic design.
Thanks for the info! I was worried I was missing an episode guide.
rwp2084
10-21-08, 10:56 PM
I stopped at Best Buy Sunday morning to get Silence of the Lambs....
I got it too, but the cover is different from the one pictured on BB's web site. Mine has holographic artwork which, when turned slightly, reveals a picture of Hannibal. It has collector's edition printed on it and contains 2 discs. Does anyone know if this is the same set with different packaging?
FangsFirst
10-21-08, 10:59 PM
I had a 15$ coupon!!! ;)
But, I think they mistakenly gave me the Jack Brooks 2 disc for the 6.99 price rather than giving me the single disc.
So if that's the case, a heads up to all of you. The Jack Brooks Monster Hunter 2 disc set is going for 6.99. Not the bland single disc version... It's also a slipcover!
2 disc IS 6.99--all BB has is the 2 disc, since it was their exclusive.
Raw_and_Vital
10-21-08, 11:16 PM
You sure? Because the week it was released on DVD I stopped in and saw the 2 disc with slip cover marked higher and I saw a regular cheapo single disc version. The best buy I went to a couple weeks ago had 2 different versions.
Mikael79
10-21-08, 11:36 PM
I refuse to give Best Buy my service anymore.
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The only way I will set foot in their store is to take hold of a slip up to where they are going to take a hit. That's where I am going to put forth my effort.
...
btw, I walked out the door yesterday with BUG, Jack Brooks 2 disc set and Jeepers Creepers with holograph slip cover for $2.11. Thanks Best Buy for your sh!t service!!!
I don't have a problem with your ban on a store, but your post seems to contradict your own words.
You said you don't want to shop there anymore unless you get them on a slip-up, but you seem shocked or unusually pleased that you got those three DVDs for $2.11. Wouldn't that have been part of your plan for going there?
FangsFirst
10-22-08, 01:06 AM
You sure? Because the week it was released on DVD I stopped in and saw the 2 disc with slip cover marked higher and I saw a regular cheapo single disc version. The best buy I went to a couple weeks ago had 2 different versions.
huh. maybe so.
I saw no single discs at my store tho...perhaps everyone just bought the single disc o.O
Manzana
10-22-08, 08:02 AM
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CloudVader
10-22-08, 09:06 AM
It's a nice little 80-page guide on all things Looney Tunes. But it is not an episode guide at all. Just a general LT trivia book with lots of info and pictures - it's laid out very well with some great graphic design.
Thanks for the info! I think I may pass on this one and just wait for a sale to buy the LT set... I spent so much on those steelbooks and other big releases this week that I probably won't miss an exclusive book.
Raw_and_Vital
10-22-08, 10:29 AM
I don't have a problem with your ban on a store, but your post seems to contradict your own words.
You said you don't want to shop there anymore unless you get them on a slip-up, but you seem shocked or unusually pleased that you got those three DVDs for $2.11. Wouldn't that have been part of your plan for going there?
I tend to contradict myself in so many ways, haha.
Bottom line is this, I try my hardest to not give them business. I am just bitter towards their service and their B.S.
The only reason I went to BB is because I had a free 15$ to spend in their store. My girlfriend bought a laptop for her mother and my mother also purchased a laptop a couple months ago. This gave my Reward Zone card points which turned into money value.
That's pretty much it, I don't go out of my way to shop there or anything like that other than if there is a price mistake, etc.
stronghold7000
10-22-08, 10:55 AM
Thanks to the posters for the heads up that there was a more comprehensive list of the titles on sale online. A lot of the titles I bought last night didn't have sale tags (Wrestlemaniac for example). The Jack Brooks Monster Slayer 2 disc rang up for 6.99. There is a sticker on the slipcase that says its a best buy exclusive (the 2 disc), but i've no idea if the 2-disc is all they stock. In any event, 6.99 is the price.
I was lucky enough to get the Bond blu-ray sets in the Amazon buy 2 get 1 free. I watched Live and Let Die last night, and it looked and sounded fantastic. I was a bit underwhelmed with the box set packaging though. No cover artwork of any kind, and the foam discs holding the discs in place looked a little flimsy. I know its the movie that matters, but after seeing those Best Buy steelbooks, I was a little jealous. Although, at $25 each (on sale) they would cost way more to buy individually, than as part of the 3-movie sets.
Swinger
10-22-08, 01:09 PM
I was able to successfully use the 10% off coupon (found in the Insider flyer) this week on both "Indiana Jones: KOTCS" and "Incredible Hulk" BRs. I thought it might be of interest to some people since it seems that the new coupons have not been accepted by the computer for sale items. At least on these two items, the discount went through automatically (i.e. without arguing with the cashier).
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