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Old 11-22-09, 02:27 PM
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At what point is a bargain actually a bargain?

I'm just curious what the consensus is on this. I see some people posting "bargains" for Blu-ray titles costing $19.99 and the like. For me, until it hits $14.99 or less, this is not a bargain (unless it's a TV show, box set, things like that). This especially holds true for a catalog title. I'd like to upgrade most of my DVDs to Blu-ray but would never pay more than $14.99 to do so. What does everyone else think?
Old 11-22-09, 02:29 PM
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Re: At what point is a bargain actually a bargain?

I guess 40% off MSRP or above? $19.99 for a $39.99 day-and-date definitely qualifies as a bargain in my eyes.
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Re: At what point is a bargain actually a bargain?

Originally Posted by Adam Tyner
I guess 40% off MSRP or above? $19.99 for a $39.99 day-and-date definitely qualifies as a bargain in my eyes.
yup. during most of the year I would be happy to score 40% off on something I wanted. When you get into the last two months of the last quarter, then 45% becomes a bare minimum deal and 50-65% off becomes bargain territory (for me anyway).

And then a bargain is really only a bargain if it is something you want or need. I get suckered in too easy with things like these Criterion sales picking up things that I otherwise don't need or care about just because the discount is so impressive. That's just wasted money in the long run.

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Re: At what point is a bargain actually a bargain?

I only see 2 threads offering BDs for 19.99 or more.

Star Trek for 19.99 at Amazon and Amazon pricematching Inglorious 20.99
Only one more thread complaining about bargains needed to tie up the score.
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Re: At what point is a bargain actually a bargain?

Originally Posted by davidlynchfan
I only see 2 threads offering BDs for 19.99 or more.

Star Trek for 19.99 at Amazon and Amazon pricematching Inglorious 20.99
Only one more thread complaining about bargains needed to tie up the score.
lol, I'm sorry if this came off as a complaint. I'm really just curious if my expectations of a bargain are in line with others'. The $19.99 mark was just an example, not meant to point out any one person or their post. I hope I didn't offend anyone, just trying to make conversation about bargains.
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Re: At what point is a bargain actually a bargain?

Prior to the last month or two, Blu-ray new releases were all $25+. $19.99 is definitely a bargain as far as i'm concerned.
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Re: At what point is a bargain actually a bargain?

All depends on how much you want the movie! Star Trek for $19.99 was a great bargain for me as I really wanted it! On the other hand, some title that I could care less about could be priced @ $5 for the BR and it's not a bargain for me. Bargains are 100% YMMV.
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Re: At what point is a bargain actually a bargain?

During 2008 my buying price was 14.99 max for catalog Blu-Rays. This year it's around 9.99-12.99 for catalog titles. Next year it will probably be $10 and under.
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Re: At what point is a bargain actually a bargain?

The bargain point to for me is $14.99 for new titles and $9.99 for catalogue titles.
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Re: At what point is a bargain actually a bargain?

I look for - $19.99 for a new release and $12.99 -$9.99 for the rest.
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Re: At what point is a bargain actually a bargain?

Originally Posted by fumanstan
Prior to the last month or two, Blu-ray new releases were all $25+. $19.99 is definitely a bargain as far as i'm concerned.


All those Amazon $19.99 pre-orders are unprecedented bargains.
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Re: At what point is a bargain actually a bargain?

Got to be $10 or less for me.
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Re: At what point is a bargain actually a bargain?

For the forum, I think the bargains that get listed are when a title's available at a price lower than what it's normally sold for. New releases get added in notsomuch because they're bargains, but just for comparison shopping.

Really, though, any time you buy something for less than you expected and were willing to pay, you got a bargain.
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Re: At what point is a bargain actually a bargain?

Originally Posted by Trevor
Got to be $10 or less for me.
around 7-8 for a single disc. $10 for a SE.

I used to go to $15 for a Disney animated, but with all those coupons, that's dropped considerably too.

This pricing reminds me of the early days of DVD when 7-8 seemed like a good deal. Now it's 3-4 bucks for a DVD and even that is too much for some titiles.

Big Lots and Amazon Marketplace have spoiled me to no end. Who would have thought two years ago a season of Nip/Tuck on blu-ray for less than 8 bucks. I never would have.
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I almost never spend more than $15 on a BD unless it's something I just can't wait for. I've been piling up a list of titles I need to buy as they come down. I'd pay anything for a proper release of Armageddon though if someone would get off their ass and do it.
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Re: At what point is a bargain actually a bargain?

To me , a bargain is comparative. Vendor 1 has whatever for a good amount less than the going rate at the rest of vendors out there.

Of course, that doesn't mean its something i would have to buy - just that its a 'bargain'.
Personally, $10 is my BD purchase point. Luckily that isn't too far out of reach with things like Warner shop mistakes, random Amazon sales, and goozex.
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Re: At what point is a bargain actually a bargain?

$20 for a new release/first week BR is a bargain to me.
$15 or $16 for a BR that's been out for a few months is a bargain to me.
$10 to $12 for a catalog BR is a bargain to me.
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Re: At what point is a bargain actually a bargain?

$14.99 - $19.99 for new titles
$14.99 - $16.99 for titles that have been out for a few months
$9.99 - $14.99 for catalog titles

That's how I see it at least.
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Re: At what point is a bargain actually a bargain?

Originally Posted by NCC1701E
All depends on how much you want the movie! Star Trek for $19.99 was a great bargain for me as I really wanted it! On the other hand, some title that I could care less about could be priced @ $5 for the BR and it's not a bargain for me. Bargains are 100% YMMV.
Agreed!!
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Re: At what point is a bargain actually a bargain?

$15 is my cap. I won't pay over that for ANY title, new or catalog, unless it's some kind of exclusive that can only be had at one time or in one place (e.g., Transformers 2 from Walmart).
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Re: At what point is a bargain actually a bargain?

It's all relative, yeah? $10 is pretty much my limit unless it's something I want badly, then only a few bucks more.
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Re: At what point is a bargain actually a bargain?

I try to keep it under $10 too per blu.As I'm on a budget.
Also I'm finding killer deals at a few pawnshops,like Ironman w mask for $10.,I think my kid has it in his toybox...:-))

And with Black Friday almost here,hopefully I can get some more great movies for less then $10.
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Re: At what point is a bargain actually a bargain?

Originally Posted by Easy
The bargain point to for me is $14.99 for new titles and $9.99 for catalogue titles.
That's pretty much the way I look at it but I'm satisfied with 50% off.
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Re: At what point is a bargain actually a bargain?

Basic rule for me is at what price I am willing to spend money on it.. (usually Blu's no more the $10 average)..

I used to share the following philosophy with those that are looking to buy a computer... List all the specs you want... figure the price you are willing to pay... then when those two match... buy it... look back during the price match period (30/60/90 depending on retailer).. then after that... never look back... if it drops in price... no worries because you paid what you wanted....

Remember.....

An item is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it... not just what a list states as the value...
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Re: At what point is a bargain actually a bargain?

Originally Posted by PopcornBandit
$14.99 - $19.99 for new titles
$14.99 - $16.99 for titles that have been out for a few months
$9.99 - $14.99 for catalog titles

That's how I see it at least.
I second that.

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