How are you spending your BlockBuster credit?
10-20-04, 10:11 PM
#177
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Originally posted by Dabaomb
I haven't seen a single Used Box Set at any of the 5+ BBVs that I've been to in NYC. The best trade-in that I've seen has been the Monty Python & the Holy Grail SE with the slipcover for $9.99 but I have that already.
I haven't seen a single Used Box Set at any of the 5+ BBVs that I've been to in NYC. The best trade-in that I've seen has been the Monty Python & the Holy Grail SE with the slipcover for $9.99 but I have that already.
10-20-04, 10:29 PM
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i actually spotted and purchased a box set (alias season 1), and also picked up the 2 disc version of dinosaur, 2 disc version of manhunter, and matchstick men - this should have been $40, but the BBV employee was having difficulties, and ending up charging me $24 - my receipt is totally screwey, but i certainly didn't complain...
10-20-04, 11:14 PM
#179
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wait. I thought that each 2 dvds you get for 2 for 20 they have to scan the upc coupon code.
Eg,
Buy four dvds they have to scan it twice?
is that correct?
Or do they just scan it once and it will give the 2 for 20 for each 2 PVDS that you get?
Eg,
Buy four dvds they have to scan it twice?
is that correct?
Or do they just scan it once and it will give the 2 for 20 for each 2 PVDS that you get?
10-21-04, 01:01 AM
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So far:
Clerks X
Back to the Future trilogy
Goodfellas: SE
The Shawshank Redemption: SE
1941: CE
The Great Outdoors
Sneakers: CE
Dazed and Confused: Flashback Edition
Clerks X
Back to the Future trilogy
Goodfellas: SE
The Shawshank Redemption: SE
1941: CE
The Great Outdoors
Sneakers: CE
Dazed and Confused: Flashback Edition
Last edited by Stangman68; 10-27-04 at 11:15 PM.
10-21-04, 02:52 AM
#181
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Originally posted by illennium
That was you at Blockbuster tonight pawning off Gigli, etc., wasn't it?
That was you at Blockbuster tonight pawning off Gigli, etc., wasn't it?
Third Ave & 15th Street? I was the Asian kid with the baseball hat (on my way to the gym to workout and watch the Yankees game
)A lot of movies can end up being free rentals or even makin' a profit so last week I bought 5 stinkers for $4.99 (never watched them), 3 movies for $7.99 (Gigli, Hollywood Homicide, Legally Blonde 2) and Dummy for $6.99. I watched the last 4 movies. I ended up trading all 9 back to them tonight and got $72+ Tax for them when I only paid $55.91 + tax for them.
I was expecting Gigli to be much much worse than it was, but the dialogue was without a doubt terrible.
10-21-04, 06:53 AM
#182
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Yeah, I figured it was you. I was the scruffy guy behind you. What's funny is that I had a bag full of mostly the same movies (minus Gigli). Thanks for the tip on transferring credit to a gift card--didn't know that one.
Originally posted by Dabaomb
Hahhaa, yeah.
Third Ave & 15th Street? I was the Asian kid with the baseball hat (on my way to the gym to workout and watch the Yankees game )
A lot of movies can end up being free rentals or even makin' a profit so last week I bought 5 stinkers for $4.99 (never watched them), 3 movies for $7.99 (Gigli, Hollywood Homicide, Legally Blonde 2) and Dummy for $6.99. I watched the last 4 movies. I ended up trading all 9 back to them tonight and got $72+ Tax for them when I only paid $55.91 + tax for them.
I was expecting Gigli to be much much worse than it was, but the dialogue was without a doubt terrible.
Hahhaa, yeah.
Third Ave & 15th Street? I was the Asian kid with the baseball hat (on my way to the gym to workout and watch the Yankees game
)A lot of movies can end up being free rentals or even makin' a profit so last week I bought 5 stinkers for $4.99 (never watched them), 3 movies for $7.99 (Gigli, Hollywood Homicide, Legally Blonde 2) and Dummy for $6.99. I watched the last 4 movies. I ended up trading all 9 back to them tonight and got $72+ Tax for them when I only paid $55.91 + tax for them.
I was expecting Gigli to be much much worse than it was, but the dialogue was without a doubt terrible.
10-21-04, 04:18 PM
#183
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Originally posted by conscience
wait. I thought that each 2 dvds you get for 2 for 20 they have to scan the upc coupon code.
Eg,
Buy four dvds they have to scan it twice?
is that correct?
Or do they just scan it once and it will give the 2 for 20 for each 2 PVDS that you get?
wait. I thought that each 2 dvds you get for 2 for 20 they have to scan the upc coupon code.
Eg,
Buy four dvds they have to scan it twice?
is that correct?
Or do they just scan it once and it will give the 2 for 20 for each 2 PVDS that you get?
10-21-04, 05:51 PM
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Originally posted by DarthScooby
Best bet is to include 2 regular previewed dvds along with the box sets so when they scan the 2 for 20 code it will discount all of them to 9.99.
Best bet is to include 2 regular previewed dvds along with the box sets so when they scan the 2 for 20 code it will discount all of them to 9.99.
10-21-04, 06:08 PM
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Originally posted by iamOrokoSaki
They have to scan the coupon per each 2 scanned for the discount to be registered in the computer.
They have to scan the coupon per each 2 scanned for the discount to be registered in the computer.
10-21-04, 11:43 PM
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I guess my Blockbuster is some Nazi camp ( 
), cause they have a piece of clear tape with black letters that says "Not included with the 2 for 20 deal." on the five or six tv sets that they have used.
), cause they have a piece of clear tape with black letters that says "Not included with the 2 for 20 deal." on the five or six tv sets that they have used.
10-22-04, 02:21 AM
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Thanks Again to the original poster! i made a special trip to my blockbuster and sure enough a big sign in the window get at least $8 per dvd trade. Signed up for a membership and went to town on my collection. Found 35 so far to trade in. mostly fullscreen editions from back when i was dumb (before i found dvdtalk lol) plus some crap that i'll never watch again. will be looking to upgrade a few to widescreen or newer editions and maybe snag something good or rare like an oop or a criterion. will let you know how i make out
10-22-04, 08:11 AM
#195
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Originally posted by ruk
what's the advantage of using the gift card on line, i mean, can't i use the value card at any BB store
what's the advantage of using the gift card on line, i mean, can't i use the value card at any BB store
10-22-04, 08:46 AM
#196
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Originally posted by marty888
People have reported that in many instances, the pricing is much better on line, as well as the selection.
People have reported that in many instances, the pricing is much better on line, as well as the selection.
10-22-04, 08:52 AM
#197
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Something to keep in mind: over the next few weeks, the stores will be stocking up on a lot of box sets and titles in anticipation of the holiday season, so if there's nothing around that you want to grab right now, it's probably worth waiting.
10-22-04, 08:53 AM
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Picked up 2 for $20:
Criterion Collection: Dead Ringers (OOP!)
Hellboy
Yesterday, picked up some PS2 games for the toddler... the Mgr. was cool and told me he'll take 50% off any of the PrePlayed ones I pick:
$7.50... Transformers
$7.50... Castlvania: Lament of Innocence
$7.50... DragonBall Z: Budokai 2
$11.50... Van Helsing
$17.50... Sonic Heroes
Criterion Collection: Dead Ringers (OOP!)
Hellboy
Yesterday, picked up some PS2 games for the toddler... the Mgr. was cool and told me he'll take 50% off any of the PrePlayed ones I pick:
$7.50... Transformers
$7.50... Castlvania: Lament of Innocence
$7.50... DragonBall Z: Budokai 2
$11.50... Van Helsing
$17.50... Sonic Heroes
10-22-04, 12:16 PM
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Originally posted by ruk
what's the advantage of using the gift card on line, i mean, can't i use the value card at any BB store
what's the advantage of using the gift card on line, i mean, can't i use the value card at any BB store
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10-22-04, 12:39 PM
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Traded in 16 yesterday for $128 credit.
Got:
Clerks X
Star Wars Trilogy
Still have $42 in credit.
Before I went to BBV, I went to Movie Trading Company and had them go through my pile. There were 4 discs that they gave me $7 for, and they pay cash so I took the $28 on those.
Then I went to King Soopers (one of our local grocery store chains), and bought 10 pre-viewed discs for $5/per. BBV took them all, so that offset BBVs inflated prices on Clerks and SWT.
Richard
Got:
Clerks X
Star Wars Trilogy
Still have $42 in credit.
Before I went to BBV, I went to Movie Trading Company and had them go through my pile. There were 4 discs that they gave me $7 for, and they pay cash so I took the $28 on those.
Then I went to King Soopers (one of our local grocery store chains), and bought 10 pre-viewed discs for $5/per. BBV took them all, so that offset BBVs inflated prices on Clerks and SWT.
Richard