Disney raises MSRP on Blu-ray Day and Dates - Thoughts/Discussion
05-22-09 | 07:58 PM
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They tried raising their regular DVD prices to $32.99 for most regular discs and $39.99 for "special editions", but that didn't seem to last. I've refused to pay laserdisc prices for DVDs, and I sure as hell won't pay higher!
05-22-09 | 08:31 PM
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As long as they keep sending me $10 off coupons and I can find a sale, I'm okay with it...
... but what the hell, down with The Mouse!!!!!!
... but what the hell, down with The Mouse!!!!!!
05-22-09 | 08:50 PM
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All I can say for Disney is that they often put out the best blurays on the market, so far that reason they could justify the price increase. But when they see sales plummet for blurays being too expensive they will probably change their minds. Did they not learn anything from Fox and their early overpriced blurays.
05-22-09 | 09:39 PM
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If they continue with this trend like you stated it will be fine. Besides, what makes us think that the B&M will actually raise their in store prices on Disney's BDs? They can try to charge more but they will collect dust until a sale rolls around.
05-22-09 | 10:00 PM
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Fools.
05-22-09 | 11:11 PM
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$40 for "The Waterboy?"
Jesus God...
Jesus God...
05-23-09 | 12:01 AM
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Why not raise their prices? The economy is doing great, and the American consumer is livin' large. 
05-23-09 | 12:17 AM
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Yeah, I don't think most consumers are going to spend $30 (plus) on a movie.
I would've liked to purchase Adventureland, but at that cost? Fuck it. I'll wait for a sale that has it for more than half off.
I would've liked to purchase Adventureland, but at that cost? Fuck it. I'll wait for a sale that has it for more than half off.
05-23-09 | 12:52 AM
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One issue with your argument, the mgm titles you list are not 16.99 MSRP, thats AMAZONS price!
Waterboys price on Amazon is not 39.99 its 25.99
if you are going to use those as a comparison you should atleast mention the MSRP for the june 2 mgm titles or the AMAZON price for waterboy.
Waterboys price on Amazon is not 39.99 its 25.99
if you are going to use those as a comparison you should atleast mention the MSRP for the june 2 mgm titles or the AMAZON price for waterboy.
Well, its an extra $5 in their pockets.other studios are cutting prices (Warner with their budget releases), Disney decides to raise them. Hell, even MGM got with the program with their June 2nd releases which are $16.99 or so on Amazon. What the hell happened? Now that Blu-ray is "mainstream" they can up the prices? I'm baffled. I was pissed when they went from $29.99 - $34.99 last year right after HD DVD died, but not well over a year later raise again?
BTW, I am looking forward to the response on that other board to your question. I see they've been avoided your previous Disney/Criterion question but answered the Snow White one with
Followedby, of course, a dig at HD DVDers.
Now we have several Day and Dates and Catalog titles with a $5 premium price. While I can somewhat, somewhat, understand a $5 price bump for Platinum/Diamond releases due to the extensive work done on them (Pinocchio), I don't see where The Waterboy would fit into that mold.
BTW, I am looking forward to the response on that other board to your question. I see they've been avoided your previous Disney/Criterion question but answered the Snow White one with
Followedby, of course, a dig at HD DVDers.
Now we have several Day and Dates and Catalog titles with a $5 premium price. While I can somewhat, somewhat, understand a $5 price bump for Platinum/Diamond releases due to the extensive work done on them (Pinocchio), I don't see where The Waterboy would fit into that mold.
05-23-09 | 09:49 AM
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Re: Disney raises MSRP on Blu-ray Day and Dates - Thoughts/Discussion
One issue with your argument, the mgm titles you list are not 16.99 MSRP, thats AMAZONS price!
Waterboys price on Amazon is not 39.99 its 25.99
if you are going to use those as a comparison you should atleast mention the MSRP for the june 2 mgm titles or the AMAZON price for waterboy.
Waterboys price on Amazon is not 39.99 its 25.99
if you are going to use those as a comparison you should atleast mention the MSRP for the june 2 mgm titles or the AMAZON price for waterboy.
Hell, even MGM got with the program with their June 2nd releases which are $16.99 or so on Amazon
$15 MSRP difference between the two titles. MGM seems to get people won't pay $30 for a catalog title hence the now lower MSRP - Disney upped it - twice now - for Blu-ray.
05-23-09 | 09:52 AM
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Let's wait and see how the B&Ms and online retailers actually price these Blu-Rays before we get in a tizzy about it. It's one thing to have the studio suggest a price but oftentimes that isn't what is charged. Worst case scenario is Disney will lose a lot of first few week sales unless they offer a great price the first week or so and then rape all of the people that waited to purchase.
05-23-09 | 11:31 AM
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$10 off the list price is what I usually see Best Buy price their new releases when they aren't on sale. I'll be shocked if Adventureland has a sticker price lower than $34.99. They may not be able to afford to sell any lower for such a high priced title.
So then you'll see ads for these titles with a sale price of $29.99 or $32.99. That doesn't look appealing.
So then you'll see ads for these titles with a sale price of $29.99 or $32.99. That doesn't look appealing.
05-23-09 | 11:34 AM
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One issue with your argument, the mgm titles you list are not 16.99 MSRP, thats AMAZONS price!
Waterboys price on Amazon is not 39.99 its 25.99
if you are going to use those as a comparison you should atleast mention the MSRP for the june 2 mgm titles or the AMAZON price for waterboy.
Waterboys price on Amazon is not 39.99 its 25.99
if you are going to use those as a comparison you should atleast mention the MSRP for the june 2 mgm titles or the AMAZON price for waterboy.
05-23-09 | 12:32 PM
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I'd buy it at Frys for $10-$12 but not $26. With the recent sales (and Amazon dropping prices $2-$15 only days after the movie ships) I no longer buy on day 1. The Grudge and Roxanne are $10 already! Without A Paddle is $13.99 and it came out 4 days ago. Still waiting for some deals on Ferris, Grease and Saturday Night Fever as I won't pay $20+ on Amazon. Of course, those great deals our at Fry's, not the #1 Blu-ray retailer Best Buy.
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05-23-09 | 01:28 PM
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05-23-09 | 03:55 PM
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I think this pricing is going to kill a lot of small movies. Because I can honestly see people swallowing $29.99 for a Disney cartoon movie or a big action blockbuster, but a lot of the smaller titles (like "Adventureland" are movies that are more or less made for video distribution are going to get killed because people would be willing to spend $23/24 on a blind-buy, but not $33... Especially with where the economy is right now.
05-23-09 | 04:09 PM
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I dont know why you guys are surprised at what Disney does. Clearly, they feel that any product made by Disney warrants a price higher than what the average consumer would or does pay. Their train of thought is that people get so caught up in the fact that the product is manufactured by Disney that its definitely worth spending the extra money. Their products are seldom cheap and very rarely on sale becuz the world is full of idiots and misinformed people that dont take the time to do any research and just spend their money wrecklessly.
For the smart consumer, we know better. But for the millions and millions that are not on websites like this or pack their bags and head to one of Disney's many attractions and resorts without a care or clue in the world, they'll continue to get picked off by Disney and smile with glee as their pockets get raped.
For the smart consumer, we know better. But for the millions and millions that are not on websites like this or pack their bags and head to one of Disney's many attractions and resorts without a care or clue in the world, they'll continue to get picked off by Disney and smile with glee as their pockets get raped.
05-25-09 | 10:12 AM
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This is the second thread in two days in which someone has mentioned getting $10 off coupons for Disney DVD/BDs. As a life-long Disney fan, I would sure like to know where you can get these. I never see classic Disney stuff on sale or discounted on release days any more, at least not for any significant amount.
At any rate, I sure would appreciate knowing where you can get those coupons. Thanks.