Adam Tyner

No, it's not. Universal prices their catalog titles at a $29.98 MSRP, and they start around $20 on Amazon with some recent ones like American Gangster going for $15.

It's not that I can't afford this boxed set or anything, but the price point is obnoxious.

JimRochester

My uncle will buy CD's that he doesn't really care for, or he already has all the music he cares for, just because he loves the deluxe packaging. Honestly, even if I didn't have the HD-DVD set I'd rather have 3 seperate movies for $19.99 each than a deluxe box where most of the cost is the packaging. I have my movies on shelves for convenience, not for display purposes. My fear is that instances like this will only fan the flames of the naysayers who think Blu is a niche market and too expensive for regular consumers.

bunkaroo

I am going to buy this day one, but the price sucks. There's just no defense of it.

The Gangsters set had two recent films and one catalog and was a $90 list. I hope they're not suggesting the outer box is worth $30.

Jim

Costco has this on their website for $74.99. I'm still hoping that Fry's or Best Buy will come in with a price around $60 or better.

Mr. Cinema

Per Speedy's ad, Target will have the set for $64.99.

mhg83

Are all three movies going to be released separately? I have the first two on hd-dvd and only want the third on blu. All three films were successful so i dont see why it would hurt for them to sell them separately as well.

Jim

That's a lot better. Since they're not usually the lowest, I bet we'll be able to find it for a bit less than that.

kevin75

i would bet that amazon will price match too.

tonymontana313

I can't recall Amazon ever matching Target prices. I was always under the impression that they only matched Best Buy.

Either way, I have ten dollars in Best Buy RZ certs so I'm just going to get them to pricematch it.

bookcase3

No, they oftentimes match Target, too.

JimRochester

Although I'm sticking with the HD DVD's I'm glad this pricing is where it needs to be to promote hi-def. If I didn't have the HD already I'd be all over this. But I have about $8 invested in my trilogy and have so many on my wishlist it makes no sense to spend $65 on movies I already have in hi-def. Happy for my bretheren that were waiting to enjoy these movies in 1080p.

candyrocket786

I say wait for the inevitable Amazon Gold Box price of $34.99

It bound to happen in the next few months.

Gizmo

The box is so worth it. I'm tempted to just buy the set for $65, keep the box, and sell each film for $18. Its that sweet.

Jim

Best Buy will have the trilogy for $64.99 per Speedy's post in the Bargains forum.

argh923

So Amazon should match. Right?

Gizmo

Yes, but I'd cancel your pre-order NOW. They probably won't match until Tueday, and if your order ships Monday...you will pay the higher price.

Jim

Good advice. That definitely seems to be the way it works now.

bunkaroo

Amazon really is shitting all over loyal customers with that policy. I am definitely cancelling Prime when my sub is up - I'll just buy locally.

Gizmo

Tell me about it. Still irked how soon titles drop after they release. Some may scoff, but $2-3 a week for 3-4 releases adds up quickly.

Mr. Cinema

If you don't pre-order, they're fine. I like the fact that they are now pricematching Best Buy.

badlieut

Amazon has changed the price to 64.99

Gizmo

Amazon has been price matching Best Buy for a while now. They also do Target/CC every once and a while.

bunkaroo

I thought I had heard you still get the price match all the way up until the Tuesday release even if your copy ships Monday.

At least this one dropped now. Hopefully it updates on my order shortly.

DthRdrX

FWIW, I have the first two on HD-dvd as well. I'll probably pick the set up on Blu-Ray but I'll wait for the price to come down.

Adam Tyner

Nice. I'll bite on that.