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Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Originally Posted by Paul_SD
(Post 10266839)
Isn't wholesale usually considered over 40% off? Anything better than 50% off should still be seen as a great deal (I would think that would be below wholesale).
Could a mom & pop retailer regularly order Criterions to sell at 50% off? We've just been spoiled in the past. Many people here average a few bucks a DVD and $5-10 a BD, so $18 is a lot of money in comparison. Most of us here appreciate the quality put into a Criterion package, but it's still hard to pay $18 when you're used to $4. |
Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Originally Posted by Trevor
(Post 10266884)
I think it's a combination of being spoiled in the past by the last sale and the 25% coupons that stacked with it, and the fact that Criterions could be viewed as overpriced when compared to other DVDs and BDs.
Many people here average a few bucks a DVD and $5-10 a BD, so $18 is a lot of money in comparison. Most of us here appreciate the quality put into a Criterion package, but it's still hard to pay $18 when you're used to $4. |
Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Originally Posted by indiansbsa
(Post 10266900)
With exceptional releases (expected to be, anyway) like the Back to the Future Trilogy/Godfather, etc, how in the world do forum members keep their spending to $5-10 a BD? Do they mostly only buy used discs or something, in your opinion? $10-15 a blu, I can totally agree with as a reasonable range, but $5-10??
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Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Originally Posted by indiansbsa
(Post 10266900)
With exceptional releases (expected to be, anyway) like the Back to the Future Trilogy/Godfather, etc, how in the world do forum members keep their spending to $5-10 a BD? Do they mostly only buy used discs or something, in your opinion? $10-15 a blu, I can totally agree with as a reasonable range, but $5-10?? That said, I am very happy I loaded up on a fair amount of criterions so far at $13 each :)
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Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Originally Posted by Trevor
(Post 10266884)
Many people here average a few bucks a DVD and $5-10 a BD |
Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Originally Posted by illennium
(Post 10267242)
One thing I have noticed with some of the people who talk about their averages is that they buy cheap titles they're less interested in because it lowers their average. Not something I'm interested in doing.
Additionally, over the past decade I and others in this forum acquired a good chunk of our collections through cycling Columbia House memberships, before their new change in ownership made that difficult to impossible. With the right algorithm, I was averaging around $5 per DVD. Sadly, with the advent of the Great Recession and the collapse of the DVD market, bargains are becoming scarcer, but they can still be found with some patience. |
Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Originally Posted by illennium
(Post 10267242)
One thing I have noticed with some of the people who talk about their averages is that they buy cheap titles they're less interested in because it lowers their average. Not something I'm interested in doing.
Originally Posted by statcat
(Post 10267258)
Think that estimate is pretty low unless you're getting all your dvds from big lots and I know BD are at least $10 or a little less usually. I'd have no clue what I "average" though I just buy what I like at what I think is an ok price.
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Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Originally Posted by Gobear
(Post 10267312)
Additionally, over the past decade I and others in this forum acquired a good chunk of our collections through cycling Columbia House memberships, before their new change in ownership made that difficult to impossible. With the right algorithm, I was averaging around $5 per DVD.
But like Trevor said, it was a great sale last year when you could use those coupons and your membership really meant something. I went crazy because I believe there were coupons that worked on all items not just one. Now, I'm just using the AAA link and no coupons, membership was really not effective this time around since I don't have a story nearby. Granted, I can't complain. I'm stoked about the sale and able to get things 50% off. |
Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Off-topic comments on pricing spoilered. I knew I shouldn't have replied.....
Spoiler:
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Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Are the coupons working in-store today?
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Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Originally Posted by LASERMOVIES
(Post 10266554)
Looks like this could be the beginning of the end of the some great deals the way it's going.
I don't want to rehash past diatribes, but I'll just say that no one should be surprised that B&N is cracking down, given all the "creative" coupon use during this and previous sales. |
Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Originally Posted by kefrank
(Post 10267438)
So 50% off of MSRP for a Criterion isn't a great deal on its own?
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Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
50% off a Criterion is a great deal. For starters, they never lower MSRP so the value always stays the same. Second is that Barnes and Noble is the only place to have such a good sale on them.
So, while they may not be cheap compared to the newest releases from the big studios, 50% off Criterions was pretty much non-existant before B&N. |
Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Originally Posted by kefrank
(Post 10267438)
So 50% off of MSRP for a Criterion isn't a great deal on its own? I disagree.
I don't want to rehash past diatribes, but I'll just say that no one should be surprised that B&N is cracking down, given all the "creative" coupon use during this and previous sales. I'm not surprised they are cracking down and have sort of expected it could eventually come to more restrictions. Since May they were already beginning to restrict some of the coupons. Seems like since they changed the membership benefits things have been going slowly downhill. B&N is definitely making it more difficult to maximize your savings online. |
Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
<s>The extra 10% online through the Library link isn't working on Criterions anymore, are any of the other links? I guess Bing is still 8% through the 31st, right?</s>
Ignore me! |
Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Originally Posted by Trevor
(Post 10268141)
The extra 10% online through the Library link isn't working on Criterions anymore, are any of the other links?
Really? The Library link is working for me. |
Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
I did a quick check and am still seeing a 10% discount.
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Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Originally Posted by Mike UFC
(Post 10268146)
Really? The Library link is working for me.
Originally Posted by LASERMOVIES
(Post 10268151)
I did a quick check and am still seeing a 10% discount.
Thanks! |
Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
I received Che (BD) and Replusion (DVD) today. I was able to exchange the Repulsion dvd for the blu-ray in-store with no problems at all.
I should be getting Gomorrah (BD) in the mail tomorrow. And there may be a copy of Naked Lunch out there, but I can't check on it because I forgot the email address I used. I'm going to hold off on ordering any more in hopes that Amazon price matches the sale. I'd really like to spend some credit, instead of cash. |
Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Originally Posted by Trevor
(Post 10268155)
My bad. I had it linked improperly in the thread in blu-ray bargains.
Thanks! I almost placed another order because I saw the discount working in my cart. :) |
Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
In all the hullabaloo about DVDs, I think folks might have missed the fact that this is a pretty good deal to pick up some classics cheap too. There is a B1G1 on all B&N classics. The binding and print is nice and it's a cheap way to get some good books. Free S&H & 10% off thanks to the library link.
Yeah, I know this forum is called DVD Talk, but surely some of y'all read too ;) |
Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Originally Posted by ec461
(Post 10268215)
In all the hullabaloo about DVDs, I think folks might have missed the fact that this is a pretty good deal to pick up some classics cheap too. There is a B1G1 on all B&N classics. The binding and print is nice and it's a cheap way to get some good books. Free S&H & 10% off thanks to the library link.
Yeah, I know this forum is called DVD Talk, but surely some of y'all read too ;) |
Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Any chance someone wants to trade my open "Repulsion" DVD for their open or sealed "Repulsion" Blu-ray? I bought it last year during the first sale, before I had any intentions of going Blu.
I'd offer up the same deal for "Bottle Rocket" as well. I'll pay for your Media Mail shipping. |
Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
No problem at the Westwood store in LA. Very small selection though. Super nice cashier.
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Re: Barnes And Noble Coupon Thread Part 2
Originally Posted by PopcornTreeCt
(Post 10268255)
Sure, we read... subtitles. :)
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