Anybody know what Wal Mart is going to charge for Star Wars?
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Anybody know what Wal Mart is going to charge for Star Wars?
Wal Mart pricing is usually similar to Best Buy's first release prices, but I haven't seen any commercials with a price yet.
It doesn't really matter anyway, because Amazon shipped mine late Sunday afternoon. Hopefully get my set on Wednesday.
It doesn't really matter anyway, because Amazon shipped mine late Sunday afternoon. Hopefully get my set on Wednesday.
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In the past, I've found that they are all different. They tend to have a set price and then they shop their closest competitors in a close radius to that store to see how much they need to lower their price and be competitive.
For Star Wars Ep. II, I checked all three Wal-Marts in my area, and they were all different prices. The best was $9.96 and the worst was around $15. It seems that they will used major releases like this to be a "loss leader" to get people in the store.
For Star Wars Ep. II, I checked all three Wal-Marts in my area, and they were all different prices. The best was $9.96 and the worst was around $15. It seems that they will used major releases like this to be a "loss leader" to get people in the store.
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Retailer Round Up: The Star Wars Trilogy DVD
Sat, Sep 18, 04 09:17:35 AM EDT
Special thanks to Kenneth Chui from OSWCC for the list!
Amazon.com: $41.49 (before STL discount)
Best Buy: $42.99*
Circuit City: $44.99
Costco: $43.99
Target: Target reportedly shows an ad price of either $44.99 or 45.99 (neither has been confirmed)
Toys "R" Us: $49.99*
Wal-Mart: N/A (as prices vary by store)
Blockbuster Video: $54.99*
Buy.com: $44.95 (free S&H)
Coconuts.com: $49.99 (free S&H)($34.99 after $15 mail-in rebate)
DeepDiscountDVD.com: $41.88 (free S&H)
DVDImport.com: $39.86 (free S&H)
DVDPlanet.com: $44.99 ($1.80 S&H)
DVDSoon.com: $44.96 (free S&H)
FYE: $49.99 ($34.99 after $15 mail-in rebate, but MIR only applies to pre-orders)
Gamestop: $49.99 ($29.99 with trade-in of 3 movies)
Outpost.com: $36.99 ($4.83 Ground shipping) (1 per customer)
Overstock.com: $40.99 ($1.40 S&H)
SamsClub.com: $44.88
The Laser's Edge: $48.99 ($3.00 USPS S&H)
Walmart.com: $41.88 ($5.89 S&H)
Other details:
* Best Buy is offering a free copy of the mockumentary DVD R2-D2 Beneath the Dome with the purchase of the Trilogy (online pre-orders only).
* Best Buy will be offering a 50-page Star Wars Insider magazine for in-store orders.
* Blockbuster Video is offering a deal to buy the Trilogy and seven rentals for $59.
*Toys "R" Us is offering a free $10 gift card w/ purchase.
UPDATE: Jawa01 writes in: Hey guys. I work at Target and right now it's in the system for $49.99. If it's going to be cheaper it won't show in the system until Sunday when the sale prices for the week take effect. On a different note, we are offering a $10 gift card with the purchase of Star Wars Battlefront. So, if you buy Battlefront and the DVD set, get the game first and then have them ring up your DVD set seperatly and use the $10 gift card on it. Hope this helps.
Also Tom R. reports: Just seen COMPUSA ad for S.W. Trilogy on sale for $39.99!
Chuck Mutch writes: Fry's is advertising it for $36.99 Tuesday only. I have had chain stores match the Frye's ad.
Retailer Round Up: The Star Wars Trilogy DVD
Sat, Sep 18, 04 09:17:35 AM EDT
Special thanks to Kenneth Chui from OSWCC for the list!
Amazon.com: $41.49 (before STL discount)
Best Buy: $42.99*
Circuit City: $44.99
Costco: $43.99
Target: Target reportedly shows an ad price of either $44.99 or 45.99 (neither has been confirmed)
Toys "R" Us: $49.99*
Wal-Mart: N/A (as prices vary by store)
Blockbuster Video: $54.99*
Buy.com: $44.95 (free S&H)
Coconuts.com: $49.99 (free S&H)($34.99 after $15 mail-in rebate)
DeepDiscountDVD.com: $41.88 (free S&H)
DVDImport.com: $39.86 (free S&H)
DVDPlanet.com: $44.99 ($1.80 S&H)
DVDSoon.com: $44.96 (free S&H)
FYE: $49.99 ($34.99 after $15 mail-in rebate, but MIR only applies to pre-orders)
Gamestop: $49.99 ($29.99 with trade-in of 3 movies)
Outpost.com: $36.99 ($4.83 Ground shipping) (1 per customer)
Overstock.com: $40.99 ($1.40 S&H)
SamsClub.com: $44.88
The Laser's Edge: $48.99 ($3.00 USPS S&H)
Walmart.com: $41.88 ($5.89 S&H)
Other details:
* Best Buy is offering a free copy of the mockumentary DVD R2-D2 Beneath the Dome with the purchase of the Trilogy (online pre-orders only).
* Best Buy will be offering a 50-page Star Wars Insider magazine for in-store orders.
* Blockbuster Video is offering a deal to buy the Trilogy and seven rentals for $59.
*Toys "R" Us is offering a free $10 gift card w/ purchase.
UPDATE: Jawa01 writes in: Hey guys. I work at Target and right now it's in the system for $49.99. If it's going to be cheaper it won't show in the system until Sunday when the sale prices for the week take effect. On a different note, we are offering a $10 gift card with the purchase of Star Wars Battlefront. So, if you buy Battlefront and the DVD set, get the game first and then have them ring up your DVD set seperatly and use the $10 gift card on it. Hope this helps.
Also Tom R. reports: Just seen COMPUSA ad for S.W. Trilogy on sale for $39.99!
Chuck Mutch writes: Fry's is advertising it for $36.99 Tuesday only. I have had chain stores match the Frye's ad.
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Well, that sure answers my question. But since I got STL with my Amazon purchase, my total price is $40.77. So I'm within the margin of error here as they say.
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Well, that sure answers my question. But since I got STL with my Amazon purchase, my total price is $40.77. So I'm within the margin of error here as they say.
Well, that sure answers my question. But since I got STL with my Amazon purchase, my total price is $40.77. So I'm within the margin of error here as they say.
Is WalMart going to have anything besides the Fullscreen version? Never shop there - EVER!
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For the Coconuts rebate, do you need to cut the UPC out of the actual box or is it on a sheet of paper like Indiana Jones?
For the Coconuts rebate, do you need to cut the UPC out of the actual box or is it on a sheet of paper like Indiana Jones?
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Is WalMart going to have anything besides the Fullscreen version? Never shop there - EVER!
It does seem though that once the Widescreen version is all sold out, that they don't re-stock the Widescreen version
In regards to Star Wars, I am planning on buying it on Friday from Best Buy using the 20% Madden Coupon, so I should get it for under $40.00 including taxes.
If you don't want to shop somewhere, you're free to do that as well.
But most people will probably buy Star Wars from a major discount store, such as Wal-Mart. For some people, money is tight right now and they have to stretch every dollar they have. So they will spend the least amount they have to.
Just my 2 cents.
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so is FYE ultimately the best price if i don't have discounts/rebates/any goodies for any other store? just want to know the bottomline instead of getting confused with the many different threads on SW pricing. thanks to anyone to clarify...
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Originally posted by scott1598
so is FYE ultimately the best price if i don't have discounts/rebates/any goodies for any other store? just want to know the bottomline instead of getting confused with the many different threads on SW pricing. thanks to anyone to clarify...
so is FYE ultimately the best price if i don't have discounts/rebates/any goodies for any other store? just want to know the bottomline instead of getting confused with the many different threads on SW pricing. thanks to anyone to clarify...
CompUSA - $39.99
I will probably pricematch Fry's at CC or Bestbuy.
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Originally posted by scott1598
so is FYE ultimately the best price if i don't have discounts/rebates/any goodies for any other store? just want to know the bottomline instead of getting confused with the many different threads on SW pricing. thanks to anyone to clarify...
so is FYE ultimately the best price if i don't have discounts/rebates/any goodies for any other store? just want to know the bottomline instead of getting confused with the many different threads on SW pricing. thanks to anyone to clarify...
The price at FYE will be: $49.99 + Tax - $15 MIR
In NYC that would be a net price of $39.30. That's the best price if you don't have a Fry's or you don't do Amazon.com with STL.
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Originally posted by BDub
Link?
I need some proof for pricematching.
Thanks.
Link?
I need some proof for pricematching.
Thanks.
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Originally posted by BDub
Link?
I need some proof for pricematching.
Thanks.
Link?
I need some proof for pricematching.
Thanks.
http://ads.myoc.com/interactive-ads/...6357283-01.pdf
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Originally posted by D-Ball
http://shop1.outpost.com/product/4010572
http://shop1.outpost.com/product/4010572
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I just called my local Wal-Mart, Orlando-FL, and the lady told me that they will start selling them at midnight but she didn't know the price right now. She said they get all the fliers from the local stores and then they will find the cheapest price and beat it. Problem is that most stores put Low Price or something like that. Hopefully they will see CompUSA selling for 39.99 and beat that.
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Originally posted by rfduncan
The price is wrong for Amazon - it is $41.99 ($37.79 after STL).
Is WalMart going to have anything besides the Fullscreen version? Never shop there - EVER!
The price is wrong for Amazon - it is $41.99 ($37.79 after STL).
Is WalMart going to have anything besides the Fullscreen version? Never shop there - EVER!