MooMooMooMoo

I was too tired yesterday to drive to other BL's. I do have 3 copies of Double Indemnity (lol), but they're all on dvd.

3nthebag

So Big Lots is worth a visit for some great deals on BLU's?
Last time that I visited one, I felt like I was shopping in someone's messy garage.

BobO'Link

Depends on the store(s) near you. Some are organized, nice, and clean and others look like you describe. My connections at the store here have indicated corporate is in a push to clean them up and modernize them. They've reorganized here but no remodeling yet.

Selection is also store dependent. Since it's closeout/overstock stuff the distribution is somewhat lacking. There've been dozens of titles mentioned that I've never seen here (and it's a pretty good one for having a larger media selection).

MooMooMooMoo

Totally store dependent. The thing I find interesting with the new "superstores" (we have 2 of them) is while they are attractive, there is a ton of empty floor space. I was taught in retail that one of the bottom lines is sales per square foot, so the choice of lack of shelves &/or not full shelves makes little sense to me.

TomOpus

Damn this thread. I usually don't shop at BL but it looked like they got some new inventory so I checked out the one near me and wound up with four movies, including my first Marilyn Monroe Blu.

lwhy?

I stopped by a different Big Lots on Thursday and picked up a few things I also used a $5 off $15 coupon:

$2.50 Scared Shrekless DVD
$3 Monsterville: Cabinet of Souls DVD
$3 The Gift Blu-ray
$3 Clear and Present Danger Blu-ray
$3 The Last Airbender Blu-ray
$5 Some Like it Hot Blu-ray

MooMooMooMoo

I hit the one by my house. More restocks on the Monroes, lots of John Wayne (both blu & multi pack dvd), lots of Star Trek movies with the TV cast (#1 on blu & 2-4 on dvd), & Hitchcock's The Birds on blu.

With the $5 off coupon, I bought The Birds (I hope it's good), Bus Stop (another of the few Monroe's I really like along with Misfits, Niagra & the best of them all: Clash By Night; I'd love to have that on blu!), a set of Knives & some food.

BobO'Link

I hope you like it. I've always found it to be kind of cheesy - especially some of the visual effects (and it was nominated for an Oscar for those - I still shake my head in wonderment over that one). It's never scared me in the least and is one of my least favorite Hitchcock movies.

lwhy?

SterlingBen

Picked up some BF & Clearance titles.

Clearance:


$1.88


$2.88 & some regular titles

MooMooMooMoo

Mine didn't yet have the BF titles a couple days ago.

Classic Films

I purchased Star Trek The Compendium 2 disc set which is the first 2 Chris Pine Star Trek movies. The sticker price was $5 but it rang up as $2.88. There were no signs so I don't know if this is a BF deal or clearance. Also have no idea of what else may be included. I did see blu rays of Good Fellas and Love Actually. Again I don't know if they be included in any sale.

cabler30

I do try get stuff on sale, but if not see signs then i rather just wait then hassle of saying i read of a sale. can always go back later during event and see what happens if grab nothing before hand.

rich-y

For anyone in the Cincinnati area: The former Toys-R-US store at Eastgate has been converted to one of the largest Big Lots I've ever seen. I was there yesterday and they had more than 100 Blue-Rays (including most of those mentioned above). In addition, there were at least 2 copies of Star Trek - The Compendium 2 (Chris Pine series) on Blu (marked $5) and multiple 3D movies on Blu like World War Z, Sponge Bob Squarepants Movie, Terminator Genisys, Hercules (featuring The Rock), and one of the more recent Star Trek movies.

Big Lots - Eastgate
4585 Eastgate Boulevard
Cincinnati, Ohio 45245

Brian T

I visited a Michigan location on the weekend and there were signs posted on the rack stating that all $5.00 titles were now $2.88 and all $3.00 titles were now $1.88, so I'm assuming this is an official sale and/or clearout. Paired with the '$5 off $15' coupon, plus some previously reduced discs reduced even further (50¢, 75¢), I was able get a good stack (several for resale) for $10, including some more 3D sets. Even at those prices, though, they still had a lot of stuff that wasn't moving. Would be nice if they could clear all of it out and get some new titles into the mix.

Incidentally, I received a survey from BL last week asking what kinds of 'bonus offers' I'd like to see, including what types of items I'd like to receive free after spending a certain amount of money. I'm guessing that's going to become a regular thing for them now, especially to clear out stuff that isn't selling fast enough anymore, like movies.

Classic Films

I can confirm everything $5 rings up at $2.88, $3 rings up at $1.88. I saw one blu ray marked $2.88 "Panic in the Streets". I wish the selection was better but great prices.

cabler30

I can try check tomorrow since dollar tree by me said a truck just got in and didnt mention when they was gonna be stocked any. so gonna have check here after job and see what can score if any at time. since we getting rainy weather for holiday it like trying ruin the event for everyone i guess lol, so i try get what i can early so less places to check later. stuff not selling i not shocked since traffic does not buy media much anymore as i see alot get donated to thrft alot over time. and bins at walmart stay filled and anywhere i look i see it just collect dust cause it just does not sell much any more.

MooMooMooMoo

Thanks for the heads up! I'll try to drop in tomorrow.

JoeySeven

Store had lots in stock,but I did not go crazy.I have enough B movies.

Blu-ray
Outpost: Black Sun $1.88
Blacklist S2 $2.88
Star Trek: The Motion Picture Trilogy $2.88
Out of the Furnace $1.88
Hondo $2.88
Star Trek the compendium $2.88

DVD
In Old Chicago $1.88
The Final Master $2.88

cabler30

Gonna check wed since been dollar tree last 2 and none, so this give them time to stock stuff and hope not been picked over much lol. gonna be hit by rain later so try see what can get thurs morning sometime hope not poring down so can walk over and get any want bad and hope not get drenched along the way lol. in way got so many dvd seen and not seen so not in need of media really, just want at thrift prices lol. then to hit walmart thurs nite if not raining hard or wait til friday morning and hope some break from rain lol. but always be prepared and have gear with u lol.

Mr. Flix

my 3 fav things are eating my family and not using commas.

laidbacklarkin

you mean, 'my 3 fav things are eating my family and not using commas lol'

MooMooMooMoo

Went to the local store today. The sale is on in the West Coast also. I asked if they were going to be putting out movies on T-day or on Friday. The clerk answered that they were already out. I saw very few new titles. It is possible that the clerk didn't know.

I bought:

blu-ray
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (original cast) $2.88
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes $2.88
Castaway $2.88

DVD
Star Trek 3 film (@'s 2-4 with original cast.) $2.88
Carousel/Lilliom 2 Disc ( I am ASSUMING that this is the Fritz Lang Lilliom, that's why I bought it) $2.88
Phantom Of The Opera )Hammer version) $1.88

They had a few other good titles that I already own. While I'm not a fan of either, I did see a couple John Wayne multi film dvd's & single film blu's, & a few Southpark seasons on dvd (wish I liked South Park, $2.88 for a season is pretty great!)

MooMooMooMoo

Following up: Lilliom on DVD #2 of Carousel is the Fritz Lang 1934; imo that's a steal at $2.88 (though I'll likely never watch Carousel).

Classic Films

Saw sign that said the sale is from 11/23 to 11/28 so ends on Thanksgiving Day. I guess its not a Black Friday sale.