Buying Dvds

[blupun]

OK I came up with this one because I bought some DVDs from BJ's (PLUG!!!) that they had on clearance--including BUFFY (Season 5) for $16 and JETSONS (Season 1) for $22 (and yes these are BRAND NEW DVDs)


I have been told WHY DO I BUY DVDS WHEN THEY JUST COME OUT-OR JUST BUY THEM FROM WALMART? Well many of us know the answer but let me just go over some things.

1) DVDs are cheaper the week they come out because they are on sale for
that week. I have saved as much as $20 (dvd set) doing that.
2) Although Walmart has low prices-a lot of times they are not the lowest
price--plus they dont carry every movie in their store-or will wait until
after that first week to carry some movies so that they dont have to put
it on sale (CHAPPELLE SHOW a good example of that)
3) Warehouse stores like Sams and BJ's tend to have flat prices-sometimes
they are the lowest--but they tend not to have variety.
4) Media Play/Sam Goody has the REPLAY (frequent buyer ) club--their
prices arent the greatest but the REPLAY cetificates sent if you spend
money there frequently make it also worth lookin into.
5) The best places to buy NEW dvds from are Circuit City, Best Buy, Media
Play, Target and Walmart.

Buying NEW dvds means that you have to be a smart shopper.......

[Peter Oberth]

ugggh, don't get me started on Media Play. Joey knows my feelings on this. That place SUCKS. They are the only place I know of that actualy charges the Suggested Retail Price on EVERYTHING and trick you into buying stuff when they are "on sale." Example:

say a DISNEY DVD just comes out at the normal Disney SRP of $29.99. You will NEVER see this DVD at Wal-Mart or Best Buy for $29.99....ever. Their normal non-sale price will probably be $19.99. Media Play will actually have it for $29.99 and then put it on a HUGE sale of $24.99 or $19.99 to trick the consumer into thinking they are getting a good deal "only that week" if they shop at Media Play. They are corporate a-holes and deserve to go out of business. The only thing good that they have are their action figures, clothing and other non-CD or DVD related items.

i wouldn't suggest buying DVDs at Media Play, you might as well go shopping for new DVDs at Blockbuster, you get the same "deal."

[blupun]

Yeah Media Play is very very very BAD for doing that...but they like Blockbuster are learning ...LOL

I generally dont buy DVDs from there for the exact reason you mentioned BUT on SOME occasions if it is one which no one is putting on sale anyway-I will use my REPLAY certificates to 'make' it a sale price (LOL). Now I will say that they will do the 3 for $25 sale on DVDs (or a sale close to it) which is on a price tier versus just a select few. That because of their variety will make it worth it to shop for dvds on occasion....other than that...nah....

[janis fountain]

If you are in the Atlanta area the best way to buy DVD's is to go to Pendergrass Flea Market(off Hwy85 N at the Pendergrass exit). There you can buy them for $6.00 or trade for $3.00. New ones still in the wrapper are $10.00. You can also get TV'S for next to nothing( usually about 6months to 1 year old).

[Hakeem]

how new are those? same-week-they're-released new or maybe we should wait a few weeks?

[SFjohnny]

sounds like they are stolen, imports or bootlegs to me. a flea market vedor is not going to get a better wholesale deal than Best Buy or Wal-Mart.

[Hakeem]

oh, stolen or imports? no problem at all :p

[blupun]

OK I cant be coming to visit yall in MACON COUNTY JAIL....LOLOL

[janis fountain]

oh, stolen or imports? no problem at all :p
These are not stolen or imports. This market is huge and the state always has someone there, checking out the venders. You must go early to get the movies that are new. Be sure to check out the prices from everyone. Some are priced higher than others. If you ever get a bad one they will work it out with you the following weekend. Some of the venders have a business in town. But this location has so much business and low overhead. Not like our usuall Mall locations.

[Hakeem]

good. ill check it out then.

btw, Ive never been to that Flea Market, do you the exact adress maybe? :)

[Maxi]

If you are in the Atlanta area the best way to buy DVD's is to go to Pendergrass Flea Market(off Hwy85 N at the Pendergrass exit). There you can buy them for $6.00 or trade for $3.00. New ones still in the wrapper are $10.00. You can also get TV'S for next to nothing( usually about 6months to 1 year old).
Sounds like it might be worth a trip, but I have no clue where this is. Where is Pendergrass? How far from Atlanta is this?

[blupun]

OK I have to add this as a sub-topic: once again I went to BJ's (plug) and they had on clearance ANGEL SEASON 2 and 24 Season 2 for $20 each. I am speculating that they have to do that because unlike chains like Best Buy and Walmart--they cant send back non selling items because they are a wholesaler. Any thoughts on that and is this true at SAMS (I was a member of COSTCO and I know they didnt do any deals like that.)

[Maxi]

I am a member at Sam's and I've never seen any deals like that. Of course, I just shop there periodically so it's possible that I've missed them.

[Terri218]

Do any of you ever lend your DVDs to responsible fellow Shakefirians?

[blupun]

Interesting question....since I dont know any SF folks in my area period, it's kinda 'not appliable' -but of course I got some input anyway... ;)

Personally I dont loan out my dvds on the most part-which is how my dvd colllection has grown. Even my 'responsible' friends tend to be sloppy in returning them and I hate reminding folks. (In fact one of my friends has my copy of the HAUNTED MANSION (a movie I WON not bought LOL) and still has it MONTHS later...LOL) I think that loaning stuff is a personal decision based on knowing people for awhile. No offense , but just loaning a dvd to someone I just know off here is a little much. I would need to know you in the 'real world' for a minute and see where that goes. Lets make sure I can walk into my home while you there and not have to worry about counting everything when you leave.

Now if you hate going to the video store, you might want to check the public library. Of course there are fewer copies than a video store but many people dont know that you can rent dvds and availablity of 'current' hits is surprisingly good. (Of course they arent going to have new movies like HELLBOY in already--but they do get a lot in.)

[Terri218]

Don't tell too many people about the library option since the waits are getting longer and longer. Sometimes you can luck out - I've already got Hidalgo waiting for me to pick up.

[twinpeaks3ds]

pawn shops are a good place to buy dvds also, and most will exchange it if it won't work.

[manicmyk]

Walmart just added a bunch of decent titles to the under $20 TV on DVD Box Set selection.

[ybarton]

I've recently rediscovered the library for borrowing DVDs. For blockbuster movies like Revenge of the Sith they have them available as soon as they are released to the general public. They also pre-order books that are anticipated to be popular (like Harry Potter). I was able to borrow a copy of the Half-Blood Prince the day it was released in addition to purchasing a copy of my own so my husband and I didn't have to fight over who got to read it first! LOL!

[blupun]

Just had to post this 'rite quick':

BEST BUY has a BUY ONE/GET ONE SPECIAL EDITION sale going on the following (Specially priced at $17.99 each)






Network: Special Edition [2 Discs / WS] - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle Special - DVD

Memento - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle Dolby - DVD

Seven - Special - DVD

Boyz 'N the Hood - Widescreen Fullscreen Dubbed - DVD

Stand by Me - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle - DVD

Boogie Nights - Widescreen Special - DVD

Chariots of Fire - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle Special - DVD

The Fifth Element - 2 Pack - DVD

Amadeus - Widescreen Subtitle Special - DVD

Magnolia - Widescreen Special - DVD

Léon: The Professional - Widescreen Subtitle AC3 - DVD

Dog Day Afternoon - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle Special - DVD

Batman - Widescreen Fullscreen Dubbed - DVD

The Fifth Element - Widescreen Subtitle Dolby Dts - DVD

Memento - Widescreen Subtitle - DVD

Unforgiven - Widescreen Subtitle Special - DVD

Dr. Strangelove or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3 - DVD

The Big Red One: The Reconstruction - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3 - DVD

The Fifth Element - Widescreen Subtitle AC3 Dolby Dts - DVD

Black Hawk Down - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle Dolby - DVD

Dogma - Widescreen Special - DVD

All the President's Men - Widescreen Subtitle Special - DVD

Léon: The Professional - Widescreen Uncut - DVD


There are also several $3.99 dvds as well as a 3 for $25/6 for $40 sale going on as well at BEST BUY. Check it out!!!!

[SilenD]

OMG. Thank you so much for this information. I like some of the movies you listed. I will be adding them to my collection.

[blupun]

Well BEST BUY does it again...the following tv show dvds are on sale $19.99 each:

NIP/TUCK Seasons 1 & 2
Seinfeld Seasons 1-6
Rescue Me Seasons 1& 2
Macgyver Seasons 1-6
Charmed Seasons 1-5
The OC Seasons 1 &2
Veronica Mars Season 1
Entourage Season 1
King of Queens Seasons 1-4

There are some others as well--check it out!!!

[majiesto]

A good place to look if you live in Atlanta is the Sunday AJC. Most stores will advertise if there are any big sales or specials.

[blupun]

Well this week is a good week if you are looking for tv shows on sale (as good as 'Black Friday'). Check the Sunday paper for the ads. Here are some examples:

1) ALL seasons of ANGEL for $17.99 each (Circuit City)
2) Remington Steele Seasons 4/5 $18 (Target)

I also have to give up props to BORDERS as well. If you dont shop there you should give them a chance. Although they specialize in books and coffee (LOL), they do sell dvds and cds as well. My problem with them is the same as the late Media Play--they sell dvds and cds at 'suggested retail price' aka HIGHER THAN MOST REGULAR PLACES--so most of the time I dont get any dvds or cds from them.

This past Friday however Borders came thru for me. I am also a member of their frequent buyer club so I get weekly emails from them . A couple of things with the frequent buyer club are 1) you get a 'personal shopping day' each month if you have spent $50 or more---10% off every purchase made on a designated day--including off most coupons and sale prices and 2) Borders also has a 'Christmas Club' in which 5% of all of your purchases for the entire year are put together and you can spend between 11/15 until 12/31 (or 1/1). I had a 'personal shopping day' which I hadnt used and $24 in my 'Christmas Club'.

Borders sent me a coupon for 40% off the LIST('regular') price of any one dvd set for 12/8 ONLY. So I went to the one over by Southpark Mall (because they have the best dvd collection to me of the ones here in Charlotte) and I decided to get SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE SEASON 1 (regular
price $69.99--an example of how high Borders can be (LOL)). So here is what went down :

First I gave them my 40% off coupon--that took off $28--leaving me at $41. Then I used my personal shopping day which took off another $4--my balance now at $37. I then applied my 'Christmas Club' $24 to that $37...leaving me with a balance to pay of ...$13 + tax. You cant beat that--that is all I have to say.

Anyway check out the sales and stock up......

[civicryder3]

I dont know if this has been said yet but for those who live in charlotte you can always check out cd warehouse, i got a couple seasons of friends in good condition there for $15 ea and Sam's club usually has them marked for 15-30 but they dont keep certain sets long. Or i always just keep a list of ones i want that i'm not in dire need or want for and when blockbuster has 4 for 20 or sometimes has the 3.99 box i'll check 'em out, and best buy every week as a 5.99 sale, older dvds but sometimes you come across some good ones and if you get a movie on the dvd release week its usually only 9.99-13.99 @ best buy as well, if its one of those i cant wait til its on sale kindof things.

[garcia5]

www.deepdisocuntdvd.com (http://www.deepdisocuntdvd.com) (now simply www.deepdiscount.com (http://www.deepdiscount.com)) has had some pretty good runs. Just this week they had a $5.98 sale and a $6.98 sale still going on on Paramount titles. I repurchased a copy of Army of Darkness, a ritual I have of buying that particluar film and then selling it a few months down the line, as well as a copt of Fried Green Tomatoes.

Amazon.com usually has some great titles used from sellers. Amazon is more reliable because they hold your payment until the item has been shipped and will refund you, in most cases, if you ever have trouble.

WWW.DVDEMPIRE.COM (http://www.DVDEMPIRE.COM) is having a %5.99 sale on a chunk of their Lionsgate titles.

www.half.com (http://www.half.com) is usually pretty good as well. Grabbed a copy of From Dusk Til Dawn Collectors series for under $8 bucks. Plus I grabbed the entire Die Hard trilogy in their special edition forms for under $15. I swear you end up paying a whopping $18 if you buy them in the boxed set, and thats just for the box.

www.secondspin.com (http://www.secondspin.com) get 25% off of your order (no minimum) buy using the code woohoo. They have also had the free shipping option on sales of over $50-$75 bucks.

[civicryder3]

This week 4/22-4/28 all seasons of gilmore girls and one tree hill are $22.99 @ target

[tword]

There is an art to buying DVD's and I know best as I probably have more than 1000 of them.

First you have to keep pricing in mind. Pricing is everything. Most of the time I get the best price from Walmart. They usually price point their movies way below all the others (Best Buy, Circuit City, etc, etc.) I always make sure to check Walmart first. You also have to watch different Walmart Stores because some of them are much cheaper than others depending on the sales that are going on in their particular area. The manager plays a big part in the price too. I personally know one of the managers and I had no idea that they decide the price point for their own store.

The other thing that I like to watch for is Movie Clubs like Columbia House. Most people think I'm insane for joining these clubs but to be honest sometimes you can find great prices on movies when they have big sales. Just as an example I have a copy of Dreamgirls coming on the 1st of May for only 9.18 total. I purchased Departed and The Holiday for 7.96 after the sale price. You wont find those prices anywhere except Ebay maybe.

I like to look at Ebay from time to time. I have gotten great movies from Ebay but you have to watch who you buy from because they will say that the movies are Region 1(USA) and when you get them the cover is in Chinese and that sucks!!

Last but certainly not least is Blockbuster. I have to say that they have really rose to the occassion over the past few years. They offer the online program and give onliners an extra Previously Viewed Movie when they return their online movies in store. This is a great way for movie collectors to gain movies at about $6 bucks per movie. I am antsy so I usually buy new but if there is a movie that I feel I can wait for I will get it used from BBuster and save some big bucks!!! :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

[civicryder3]

I will get it used from BBuster and save some big bucks!!! :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

yea its great especially when they have 4 for $20 or the 3.99 bin!! i keep a running list of movies i want and what i can wait for and when they have those deals i just go down the list :)

[civicryder3]

All this week BESTBUY has all fox tv shows on dvd on sale for $19.99!!! so if you wanted some but were too expensive or whatever go get up!!! they also had donnie darko the director's cut on sale for 9.99

[civicryder3]

BestBuy this week 6/19
$6.99:
there was a bunch but here are the ones i thought were most worthy
while you were sleeping
kindergarden cop
uncle buck
the saint
what dreams may come
bed of roses
son in law
friday 13th
runaway bride
rat race
beverly hills cop
big trouble little chinatown
the sweetest thing
the craft
fear
captain ron
road to perdition
minority report
trading places

$7.50:
Forest Gump

$9.99:
The Crow
O'brother where art thou
the usual suspects
fight club
kill bill 1 & 2
eternal sunshine
the notebook
house of flying daggers
kingdom of heaven
office space
batman begins
wedding crashers
waiting
40yr old virgin
crash
running scared
underworld evolutions
V for Vendetta
Fantastic 4
lucky number slevin

*like i said this wasnt all of them but there's some of them, good hunting!! =)

[insanedrifter]

Blockbuster has a 4 for $20 deal going on right now

[beatletraci]

Cool, I need to head over to Blockbuster. I usually pick up most of my movies when they run their 4 for $20 sale. It is such a good deal.

[civicryder3]

yea i just picked up "all the kings men" "thanking you for smoking" and 2 others i cant remember of the top of my end, i have a list of 20 though that i'm waiting to drop down in the 4 for 20 catergory. anyone ever done the columbia house thing???

[insanedrifter]

Columbia house is a scam.I've done it twice and got screwed twice

[beatletraci]

I have had nothing but issues when I did the Columbia House thing with both movies and CDs. I would not recommend it.

[majiesto]

Amazon.com right now is having a special for TV on DVD. Many shows are on sale at low prices. Might be worth checking out. Some of the shows include: The OC, Sopranos, The Office (British), among others.

[civicryder3]

Amazon.com right now is having a special for TV on DVD. Many shows are on sale at low prices. Might be worth checking out. Some of the shows include: The OC, Sopranos, The Office (British), among others.
what kindof deals?? how low?? just curious i'm going to check it out but i'm wondering how low you've seen

[majiesto]

Here are some examples:

The Sopranos: Season 6, Part 1 ----- Was $99.88 Now $44.49

The O.C.: Third Season ----- Was $69.98 Now $22.99

Most of them are in the 40% - 60% off range.

Here is the link:

http://amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_4975652_13/002-4334536-5815230?ie=UTF8&docId=1000096951&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=18H2VXJKP4H6MVCMA26K&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=293856901&pf_rd_i=909656

[civicryder3]

Here are some examples:

The Sopranos: Season 6, Part 1 ----- Was $99.88 Now $44.49

The O.C.: Third Season ----- Was $69.98 Now $22.99

Most of them are in the 40% - 60% off range.

Here is the link:

http://amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_4975652_13/002-4334536-5815230?ie=UTF8&docId=1000096951&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=18H2VXJKP4H6MVCMA26K&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=293856901&pf_rd_i=909656
yea i went ahead and looked but the ones i wouldve wanted i already have, thanks though i think others will appreciate you putting this up!

[beffygrl21]

i dont know how many of you mind buying used but check out cd warehouse if you have one in your area. i buy alot of my boxedsets from them. they are the cheapest. sometimes there "used " is actually new still in plastic.
ex. oc season 4 24.99
4400 season 3 17.99
etc check them out
also they sometimes have the new releases right away for like 12.99 or 9.99

[civicryder3]

i dont know how many of you mind buying used but check out cd warehouse if you have one in your area. i buy alot of my boxedsets from them. they are the cheapest. sometimes there "used " is actually new still in plastic.
ex. oc season 4 24.99
4400 season 3 17.99
etc check them out
also they sometimes have the new releases right away for like 12.99 or 9.99

yea there pretty good on price, especially if you are looking for something thats been out awhile and alot other places dont have it or why pay more than 10 for something that was released a few years ago. the one i go to doesnt have the widest boxed set selection though but every now and then i'll catch one

[vizhen]

i so feel u on media play. never shopped there much because of the high prices and low to no selection. high prices and the like are exactly why they are no longer in business in nashville. That store was and still is on the bottom of the totem pole for me.

[faraz814]

:shootmyse Its been yrs since I bought a DVD.

[babybear_2000us]

I started buying used DVDs and they are great, most places let you look at them first or pick the ones that have the least scratches on them. They are so worth it

[villis1999]

I agree with going to CD Warehouse. You need to go every so often to see what someone has brought in. I prefer going there for my purchases if they have them in stock.

[civicryder3]

Best Buy this week all seasons' of the following tv shows on sale for 19.99
Scrubs
Alias
Will and Grace
Home Improvement
Golden Girls
Las Vegas
Battlestar Galactica
for anyone who's interesed.

[majiesto]

Yea. I was interested in buying Scrubs Season 1 & 2 on DVD, since they are usually around $40-50.

[civicryder3]

Yea. I was interested in buying Scrubs Season 1 & 2 on DVD, since they are usually around $40-50.
glad i posted it then =D i like will and grace myself

[onecorgilover]

Best Buy this week all seasons' of the following tv shows on sale for 19.99
Scrubs
Alias
Will and Grace
Home Improvement
Golden Girls
Las Vegas
Battlestar Galactica
for anyone who's interesed.

Thanks, Civi......I am soooo fighting the urge to buy Golden Girls! lol I loved that show too.....arrgghhhh!

[blupun]

BEST BUY currently has a $24.99 sale on some good series--including PICKET FENCES SEASON 1, FALL GUY SEASON 1, MONK SEASONS 1-4. This sale actually will be for awhile from what I understand.

Yes for us Charlotte folks, I do like CD WAREHOUSE also BUT just don't wait for stuff to go there and think that it will be cheaper because a lot of times it will just be the sale price that it was the week it came out. An example is HEROES--just saw it this week there and it was $40 (same or higher than store sale prices). It doesn't mind that everything does that because I picked up HOUSE SEASON 3 for $35--cheaper than even $39 at BJ's.

I have mentioned it before but for dvds check places like BJ's and Sams.
I have gotten several deals there--such as THE WIRE Season 1 for $23 and the COMPLETE ORIGINAL BATTLESTAR GALATICA SERIES (complete with Cylon cover) for $40.

..and of course always check the Sunday sales inserts.....

[vizhen]

hollywood video has 4 for 20 everyday of new releases. also try mcdonald's for rentals. they are only $1 and they have the latest dvds. WOW:rocks:

[tomg]

Deepdiscount.com (http://www.deepdiscount.com) has the cheapest prices I've ever found and free shipping to boot!

Typically lower than Amazon, walmart, best buy and others.