Not buying Shrek 2
11-05-04 | 01:39 PM
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Not buying Shrek 2
Because I didn't like the movie? No. Because I don't think I'd watch the DVD repeatedly? No.
Why?
Because I ain't got a clue where to get the best deal.
All these "low price/no price" ads are pissing me off. Doesn't help to know where to shop when a price is not advertised. And I don't feel like calling Target, Best Buy, Circuit City and WalMart to find out.
Plus I know there are a butt-load of "deals" for Shrek 2. Price deals, bonus disks, etc.
Basically, I'm concerned about paying too much. But I can't ask for the "best price" in the bargain forum. And I haven't seen any compilaton of the various deals/prices. Not even the price thread(s) here help because the prices weren't advertised!?!!?!!!
Why?
Because I ain't got a clue where to get the best deal.
All these "low price/no price" ads are pissing me off. Doesn't help to know where to shop when a price is not advertised. And I don't feel like calling Target, Best Buy, Circuit City and WalMart to find out.
Plus I know there are a butt-load of "deals" for Shrek 2. Price deals, bonus disks, etc.
Basically, I'm concerned about paying too much. But I can't ask for the "best price" in the bargain forum. And I haven't seen any compilaton of the various deals/prices. Not even the price thread(s) here help because the prices weren't advertised!?!!?!!!
11-05-04 | 01:41 PM
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You go girl/guy
11-05-04 | 02:01 PM
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My advice? Walk into whatever mainstream, budget-friendly store is nearest you (Best Buy, WM, whatever), buy the dvd and walk the fuck out. Why stress yourself over a dollar or two? Why expend life energy worrying about getting the best deal? Pay a price you're happy with and walk away.
Jesus wept, it's just a movie! You could be home watching it right now, rather than worrying.
Jesus wept, it's just a movie! You could be home watching it right now, rather than worrying.
11-05-04 | 02:04 PM
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I've gotten to the point in my DVD buying I don't want to waste any money, because every dollar saved is a dollar I can spend on something else, whether another DVD or not.
After first getting my first player more than a year ago, I know there were times I paid too much, because I wasn't as price conscious as I am now. I just don't want to pay too much.
After first getting my first player more than a year ago, I know there were times I paid too much, because I wasn't as price conscious as I am now. I just don't want to pay too much.
11-05-04 | 02:05 PM
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There's a thread in Bargains that consolidates all the large B&M prices for the week. It isn't really that hard to look at to find a price for Shrek 2. You're just not looking hard enough.
But other then your apparent laziness and inability to find that thread, i agree the new policy blows. And plenty of us have complained about it over in Forum Feedback (to no avail or official response)
But other then your apparent laziness and inability to find that thread, i agree the new policy blows. And plenty of us have complained about it over in Forum Feedback (to no avail or official response)
11-05-04 | 02:07 PM
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If you have a Sears card, Sears is still having a 10% off;15.99-1.60=14.39. Picked up 5 of them for xmas gifts and with tax was about $76.00.
11-05-04 | 02:08 PM
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Originally posted by Altimus Prime
I've gotten to the point in my DVD buying I don't want to waste any money, because every dollar saved is a dollar I can spend on something else, whether another DVD or not.
I've gotten to the point in my DVD buying I don't want to waste any money, because every dollar saved is a dollar I can spend on something else, whether another DVD or not.
11-05-04 | 02:13 PM
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Originally posted by fumanstan
There's a thread in Bargains that consolidates all the large B&M prices for the week. It isn't really that hard to look at to find a price for Shrek 2. You're just not looking hard enough.
But other then your apparent laziness and inability to find that thread, i agree the new policy blows. And plenty of us have complained about it over in Forum Feedback (to no avail or official response)
There's a thread in Bargains that consolidates all the large B&M prices for the week. It isn't really that hard to look at to find a price for Shrek 2. You're just not looking hard enough.
But other then your apparent laziness and inability to find that thread, i agree the new policy blows. And plenty of us have complained about it over in Forum Feedback (to no avail or official response)
11-05-04 | 02:13 PM
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Originally posted by WillieTheShakes
My advice? Walk into whatever mainstream, budget-friendly store is nearest you (Best Buy, WM, whatever), buy the dvd and walk the fuck out. Why stress yourself over a dollar or two? Why expend life energy worrying about getting the best deal? Pay a price you're happy with and walk away.
Jesus wept, it's just a movie! You could be home watching it right now, rather than worrying.
My advice? Walk into whatever mainstream, budget-friendly store is nearest you (Best Buy, WM, whatever), buy the dvd and walk the fuck out. Why stress yourself over a dollar or two? Why expend life energy worrying about getting the best deal? Pay a price you're happy with and walk away.
Jesus wept, it's just a movie! You could be home watching it right now, rather than worrying.
11-05-04 | 02:18 PM
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I got it FREE today at Giant (grocery store) after buying $20 in Chunky soup (12 cans). Not a bad deal, since I was going to buy some soup anyway. Amazingly enough, they had WIDESCREEN! I thought I would have to take it to Wal-Mart and switch.
11-05-04 | 02:39 PM
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Originally posted by Altimus Prime
I've gotten to the point in my DVD buying I don't want to waste any money, because every dollar saved is a dollar I can spend on something else, whether another DVD or not.
I've gotten to the point in my DVD buying I don't want to waste any money, because every dollar saved is a dollar I can spend on something else, whether another DVD or not.
Something you have to factor about it all. I never realized why people jump to the lowest price even though the time wasted and the gas spent out weigh any benefit in going that far for a dollar or two.
11-05-04 | 02:42 PM
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Originally posted by Altimus Prime
I DID look. The pricing thread didn't have the price, because many if not all of the ads did not list a price.
I DID look. The pricing thread didn't have the price, because many if not all of the ads did not list a price.
11-05-04 | 02:56 PM
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Originally posted by Jackskeleton
You do realize that driving a greater distance to save that buck or two may actually cost you double what you save in gas and time spent?
Something you have to factor about it all. I never realized why people jump to the lowest price even though the time wasted and the gas spent out weigh any benefit in going that far for a dollar or two.
You do realize that driving a greater distance to save that buck or two may actually cost you double what you save in gas and time spent?
Something you have to factor about it all. I never realized why people jump to the lowest price even though the time wasted and the gas spent out weigh any benefit in going that far for a dollar or two.
As for checking Web sites: doesn't always work, either. Target had Star Trek Season 2 listed at $90.99 online, but it was $99.99 in the store. THAT was a wasted trip.
11-05-04 | 03:00 PM
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Free Shrek 2 DVD
Eat your starkist get 5$ rebate on Shrek 2 DVD
Earn your way to Shrek 2 DVD or Elf DVD at Albertsons
Shrek 2 $9.99 after MIR @ Ecost.com
Shrek 2 Best Buy Bonus disc?
Shrek 2 at Best Buy only a 2 day sale?
Free copy of Shrek 2 (with test drive of Kia car)
Some early Shrek 2 deals, Wal-Mart and Meijr
Were you able to get the Free Shrek 2/ Elf DVD at Albertson's?
$5 Rebate Offer on Shrek 2
Shrek 2: $19.99 -$5 at Acme
Free Shrek 2 DVD with signup of Blockbuster Online Rental DVD Service
Sears 11/6 Shrek 2 or Aladdin $14.39
And, those are just the one's with "Shrek 2" in the title. If you want more, search for Shrek in the bargins forum for the last few months and get 3 more pages of potental bargins.
Thank god they cleared up the 'clutter' of the "best price" threads or it really would have been hard for me to find all 13 threads on this title.
Eat your starkist get 5$ rebate on Shrek 2 DVD
Earn your way to Shrek 2 DVD or Elf DVD at Albertsons
Shrek 2 $9.99 after MIR @ Ecost.com
Shrek 2 Best Buy Bonus disc?
Shrek 2 at Best Buy only a 2 day sale?
Free copy of Shrek 2 (with test drive of Kia car)
Some early Shrek 2 deals, Wal-Mart and Meijr
Were you able to get the Free Shrek 2/ Elf DVD at Albertson's?
$5 Rebate Offer on Shrek 2
Shrek 2: $19.99 -$5 at Acme
Free Shrek 2 DVD with signup of Blockbuster Online Rental DVD Service
Sears 11/6 Shrek 2 or Aladdin $14.39
And, those are just the one's with "Shrek 2" in the title. If you want more, search for Shrek in the bargins forum for the last few months and get 3 more pages of potental bargins.
Thank god they cleared up the 'clutter' of the "best price" threads or it really would have been hard for me to find all 13 threads on this title.
11-05-04 | 03:01 PM
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Just check the bargins forum and be done with it already. You seem to be wasting a lot of time talking about wasting time.
11-05-04 | 03:09 PM
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Why not take that $15, grab a date and go see the Incredibles tonight instead?
11-05-04 | 03:57 PM
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Why not take that $15, grab a date and go see the Incredibles tonight instead?
Why not take that $15, grab a date and go see the Incredibles tonight instead?
11-05-04 | 04:14 PM
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Originally posted by Jackskeleton
Just check the bargins forum and be done with it already. You seem to be wasting a lot of time talking about wasting time.
Just check the bargins forum and be done with it already. You seem to be wasting a lot of time talking about wasting time.
Looks like I may stop by Sears tomorrow. Thanks to Tscott for assembling the info.
11-05-04 | 04:31 PM
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Guess thats the advantage to living in a small town. I always know that Wallyworld and K-Mart are going to be the two sellers and will be within pennies of each other, in the under $16 range. Worrying about 11 cents or so......ummm, no.
11-05-04 | 04:52 PM
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You have absolutely got to be kidding me. Just get out there and look and stop being so lazy. You don't want to buy the DVD just because places haven't got a price advertised? And you don't even want to bother to call them to find out? Maybe it's just me, but if I wanted a movie, I'll find out whatever I need to find out with a phone call if need be, or look at the prices next time I happen to be at that store....