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Consolidated HD Bargain Thread!

post #1 of 2238
2/8/08 at 8:23am
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Since it seems to be de rigeur to skip the bargains forum to post HD bargains in this forum, I suggest we have a single thread to post and discuss each in one consolidated space. Might be good as a sticky, but as the Dude says, "That's just like your opinion, man..."


Current best live deals as far as I can tell:
Blu Ray promotion - 10.99 at JR.com

Older, Possibly/Probably dead or dying soon deals:


http://www.bordersmedia.com/coup/coupon40dvd0519.htm

Amazon.com Movies & TV: Blu-ray Sale--Buy 2 for $30


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If you find a deal to be dead please either PM me and/or post a note on this thread itself.

If you find a new deal please post it at the bottom, I will update the top post at least once a day when there are changes.
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post #2 of 2238
2/8/08 at 10:43am

Re: Consolidated HD Bargain Thread!

Sounds like a good idea to me for a sticky, Sam!
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post #3 of 2238
2/8/08 at 12:47pm
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Re: Consolidated HD Bargain Thread!

Updated with Amazon's latest
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post #4 of 2238
2/8/08 at 1:59pm

Re: Consolidated HD Bargain Thread!

seems like a good idea to me.
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/...s-section.html
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post #5 of 2238
2/8/08 at 9:20pm

Re: Consolidated HD Bargain Thread!

sam what is that first link?
ben's bargains?

i'm not easily seeing what that site is supposed to be, looks like a mess at first look.
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post #6 of 2238
2/9/08 at 10:12am

Re: Consolidated HD Bargain Thread!

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Originally Posted by TonyD
sam what is that first link?
ben's bargains?

i'm not easily seeing what that site is supposed to be, looks like a mess at first look.

HERE'S a direct link to the B&N HD-DVD deal, Tony. That other link takes you to Bens Bargains and a lot of useless forum sniping about HD media.

I'm still not sure I understand the logic of skipping the Bargains section to post bargains in another area. That's why there's a "Bargains Section", right? If people want bargains they post them there?

There have been two recent examples of similar HD media deals posted simultaneously in the HD software area and the Bargains sub-forum. I'm not sure if any conclusion can be made off the traffic/responses posted to those four threads.
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post #7 of 2238
2/9/08 at 10:15am
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Re: Consolidated HD Bargain Thread!

Yeah their UI seems to suck but its a redirect to here:
DVD & Video Search: 50% Off HD-DVD -- HD-DVD
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post #8 of 2238
2/9/08 at 10:17am
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Re: Consolidated HD Bargain Thread!

Mike, I agree totally. I think all bargains should be in the bargains forum. HOWEVER, the powers that be have seen fit to allow HDM bargains to be posted in this forum. I think that the next logical step is to have a consolidated thread to announce and discuss those bargains rather than a new thread for every find. I'm not a mod here tho, so unless one of them makes this thread a sticky it's just me reposting them (and updating the first post) to keep a consolidated single point for HTF regulars to jump in and see the newest deals.

Sam
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post #9 of 2238
2/9/08 at 10:27am

Re: Consolidated HD Bargain Thread!

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Originally Posted by Sam Posten
Mike, I agree totally. I think all bargains should be in the bargains forum. HOWEVER, the powers that be have seen fit to allow HDM bargains to be posted in this forum. I think that the next logical step is to have a consolidated thread to announce and discuss those bargains rather than a new thread for every find. I'm not a mod here tho, so unless one of them makes this thread a sticky it's just me reposting them (and updating the first post) to keep a consolidated single point for HTF regulars to jump in and see the newest deals.

But therein lies the problem, Sam.

Because software deals have been allowed in BOTH areas, it has created a confusion. For example, I have found myself on a number of occasions posting identical deals in BOTH sub-forums not wanting anyone to miss out on a fabulous deal. Normally, I would only post in Bargains, but since people aren't feeling that that's where they need to go to find such deals, they won't go there and see it.

To use your own "bargain" that you've posted here to start off this thread (the 50% off HD-DVD deal at B&N) as an example. THAT deal is NOT currently posted over in bargains. How much sense does THAT make? If someone goes to the bargain forum looking for an HD-DVD deal but finds none when there there might be "just the one" posted elsewhere?

Location, location, location.
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post #10 of 2238
2/9/08 at 10:31am

Re: Consolidated HD Bargain Thread!

The only reason why we allow HDM bargain threads in this area is because most of them are time limited with sometimes only a 24 hour window. Furthermore, since HDM is so expensive, it serves the membership better that such bargains are posted immediately in an area that HD player owners frequent more often than the bargain area.

I see no reason for this thread to be a sticky as long as we keep the thread near the top of the page which the administrators can do without making it a sticky thread.

Any further discussion about this policy should be done off-line because I don't want to sidetrack thread any further.





Crawdaddy
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post #11 of 2238
2/9/08 at 12:45pm
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Re: Consolidated HD Bargain Thread!

Thats cool Crawdaddy. If it stays bumped it will survive and if it doesnt /shrug not a big wow.
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post #12 of 2238
2/9/08 at 2:34pm

Re: Consolidated HD Bargain Thread!

Don't forget anyone can sticky their own topics.
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post #13 of 2238
2/10/08 at 8:33am

Re: Consolidated HD Bargain Thread!

Tony:

Excellent suggestion.

Mike:

Like Crawdaddy said HDM deals come and go rather quickly. I see no problem with having a general bargains thread in the bargains area but to also have a thread in the HD area for those people that are only interested HD deals.

Parker
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post #14 of 2238
2/11/08 at 12:16pm

Re: Consolidated HD Bargain Thread!

Quote:
Originally Posted by TonyD
Don't forget anyone can sticky their own topics.

Thanks for pointing that out. I didn't realize that.

_Man_
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post #15 of 2238
2/11/08 at 1:24pm
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Re: Consolidated HD Bargain Thread!

Me either, and have now stickied it for myself. =)
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post #16 of 2238
2/11/08 at 2:24pm

Re: Consolidated HD Bargain Thread!

There are some Fox Blu-ray titles on sale @ amazon for 40% off. With Fox' high MSRPs...these may not be the deals that some people would like...but, then again, they may be better than what some people have seen.

HERE'S the deal.
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post #17 of 2238
2/11/08 at 2:52pm
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Re: Consolidated HD Bargain Thread!

Thanks Mike! Updating the top post now.
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post #18 of 2238
2/11/08 at 2:53pm

Re: Consolidated HD Bargain Thread!

Quote:
Originally Posted by Sam Posten
Thanks Mike! Updating the top post now.

HERE are a few more Fox BD titles @ 30% off @ amazon.
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post #19 of 2238
2/12/08 at 8:03am

Re: Consolidated HD Bargain Thread!

Amazon has a new B2G1 deal on ~180 Blu-ray titles. Some new ones this time like Pan's Labyrinth and Blade Runner. Be sure to click on the Category links at the top of the page to see/browse all of the titles available.

Amazon
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post #20 of 2238
2/12/08 at 8:52am
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Re: Consolidated HD Bargain Thread!

Only 61 BD titles at the moment but added it to the top.

Edit: Never mind, was just 61 in that FIRST category! Score!
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post #21 of 2238
2/12/08 at 5:39pm

Re: Consolidated HD Bargain Thread!

How about an HD DVD counterpart for Amazon's B2G1 offer?

Lots of the same titles, but also some Warner HD DVDs that have not yet been released on Blu-ray (Matrix box sets, Forbidden Planet tin among them).

After throwing three random discs in my cart (2 Blus, 1 HD) and not seeing the discount, it looks like you can't mix formats.

First time I've actually seen Willy Wonka in one of these sales - finally time to order it, I think.
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post #22 of 2238
2/12/08 at 5:44pm

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Come on when are they going to have another BOGO Blu sale at Amazon. I don't think they have had one sine the first week in January.
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post #23 of 2238
2/14/08 at 5:07am

Re: Deep Discount Universal HD DVD sale (up to 59% off) 2/13/08

Here you go.

DVD - Universal Hi-Def Sale
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post #24 of 2238
2/17/08 at 8:24am

Re: Consolidated HD Bargain Thread!

J&R Music World is having a sale on Blu-Rays. $11.99 & $15.99. Not sure on when it ends.

Only stipulation is you have to buy atleast 2...........

JR.com: BLU-RAY DISC SALE
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post #25 of 2238
2/17/08 at 2:03pm
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Re: Consolidated HD Bargain Thread!

Added to the top Joe!
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post #26 of 2238
2/18/08 at 12:48am

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As far as I can tell, the J&R sale was meant to be part of their overall weekend sale -- and I received an email for it. However, it's not clear whether it includes Monday since it's a long weekend. So far, the site still has the sale listed, so maybe it does include Monday.

Also, if you were considering shopping there in person, it seems that the 2-title requirement doesn't exist in store. I actually bought 9 BDs from their sale yesterday afternoon w/out any problem at all (and there seems to be no mention of the 2-title requirement in the store). So if you want an odd number of titles or only want one (like The Lives of Others for $15.99+tax), then it might be worth your while to visit the store itself.

_Man_
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post #27 of 2238
2/20/08 at 7:00am

Re: Consolidated HD Bargain Thread!

150 HD-DVDs 50% off @ Amazon!

Let the clearance begin...
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post #28 of 2238
2/20/08 at 8:40am
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Re: Consolidated HD Bargain Thread!

Added that Mike, thanks!
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post #29 of 2238
2/20/08 at 11:32am

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Just an update on the J&R Blu-Ray sale. The sale ends on 02/21/2008, so get in on it if already haven't done so yet.
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post #30 of 2238
2/20/08 at 11:38am

Re: Consolidated HD Bargain Thread!

Just a heads up that the Amazon 3-for-2 Blu-ray deal is now dead.
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