Press Release USHE Press Release: Oppenheimer (2023) (4k UHD Combo) (Blu-ray) (1 Viewer)

[Colin Jacobson]

Why don’t they show it? Other titles I’m following show the list price.

I have no idea why they don't show it.

That doesn't answer how charging MSRP = "gouging".

 

[Robert Crawford]

It looks like Amazon is out of stock which means their algorithm reverts back to the MSRP.

 

[Paul Bosquet]

I have no idea why they don't show it.

That doesn't answer how charging MSRP = "gouging".

I’m thinking they aren’t showing it because they realize $50 is ridiculous for one title. I don’t think we paid that when we saw it at the theater. I don’t think I’ve ever paid MSRP for a disc at Amazon.

 

[Paul Bosquet]

It looks like Amazon is out of stock which means their algorithm reverts back to the MSRP.

But it’s not out of stock. They showed it selling from Amazon for $50.

 

[Robert Crawford]

But it’s not out of stock. They showed it selling from Amazon for $50.

With a delivery date of December 12-18 which tells me they’re out of stock.

 

[Paul Bosquet]

With a delivery date of December 12-18 which tells me they’re out of stock.

True. I guess I just don’t understand the “algorithm”. I follow several titles that I have in my save for later queue at Amazon. All of a sudden Dressed to Kill and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy are listed at the highest prices I’ve ever seen. I’m assuming it is MSRP, but I don’t know for sure since Amazon neglects to show the MSRP in both of these cases. I try to support HTF by using the links, but these pricing schemes just bother me.

 

[Jeff Cooper]

I have no idea why they don't show it.

That doesn't answer how charging MSRP = "gouging".

Well it's all relative. If you want to go on a technicality, it's not gouging, because that's the "suggested retail price" however, the fact that nearly no one anywhere actually sells it at that price means that $30 is the "actual suggested price". So the gouging is implied.

Like when my wife gets all happy that she scored a $150 dress for $50, it's a huge bargain, right? Sure, except that if you look around that $150 number is completely arbitrary, because no where would you ever pay that much for it because, the most expensive place you can find that dress is for like $60.

 

[Colin Jacobson]

I don’t think I’ve ever paid MSRP for a disc at Amazon.

Maybe not. You still have yet to explain how charging MSRP is "gouging".

Just because you're accustomed to below MSRP doesn't make MSRP "gouging".

 

[Colin Jacobson]

Well it's all relative. If you want to go on a technicality, it's not gouging, because that's the "suggested retail price" however, the fact that nearly no one anywhere actually sells it at that price means that $30 is the "actual suggested price". So the gouging is implied.

Like when my wife gets all happy that she scored a $150 dress for $50, it's a huge bargain, right? Sure, except that if you look around that $150 number is completely arbitrary, because no where would you ever pay that much for it because, the most expensive place you can find that dress is for like $60.

Still don't agree MSRP is "gouging" just because we usually get stuff at a discount.

"Gouging" is when people buy up limited releases and then charge twice MSRP.

 

[Paul Bosquet]

Maybe not. You still have yet to explain how charging MSRP is "gouging".

Just because you're accustomed to below MSRP doesn't make MSRP "gouging".

Gouging can be simply overcharging for a product. Amazon was charging $30 and then switched to $50, pretty clear case of gouging whether it’s MSRP or not. I noticed they now backed off that and don’t show it available now except for some 3rd parties selling it for $33.

 

[SD_Brian]

Gouging can be simply overcharging for a product. Amazon was charging $30 and then switched to $50, pretty clear case of gouging whether it’s MSRP or not.

This is not gouging, it's supply and demand: When they had a supply, the price was discounted. When they (and seemingly everyone else) sold out, and demand exceeded supply, the discount went away. When they are re-stocked, and have a supply that exceeds the demand, the discount will be back.

 

[Paul Bosquet]

This is not gouging, it's supply and demand: When they had a supply, the price was discounted. When they (and seemingly everyone else) sold out, and demand exceeded supply, the discount went away. When they are re-stocked, and have a supply that exceeds the demand, the discount will be back.

Except other sites chose not to list it while Amazon listed it for $50 even though they didn't have any in stock. Sorry but that's a gouge supply & demand aside. AND Amazon apparently realized it and removed that $50 pricing. We can disagree. I'll keep an eye out for a restock somewhere.

 

[SD_Brian]

Except other sites chose not to list it while Amazon listed it for $50 even though they didn't have any in stock. Sorry but that's a gouge supply & demand aside. AND Amazon apparently realized it and removed that $50 pricing. We can disagree. I'll keep an eye out for a restock somewhere.

When they start charging a price that is higher than MSRP, they will, by definition, be gouging. Until then, they are simply not offering a discount.

But, if you choose to call it "gouging," nobody can stop you. You'll be wrong, but nobody can stop you.

 

[Robert Crawford]

Please, enough with the Amazon price gouging posts! There is a fundamental difference of opinion regarding that issue, and it looks like nobody is going to concede their POV. Agree to disagree so we can move forward as this subject matter has become monotonous to say the least.

 

[Timothy E]

The official HTF review has been posted HERE.

 

[Jake Lipson]

“We are happy so many consumers are embracing Oppenheimer in 4K Ultra HD and understand that some retailers may currently be out of stock,” the studio’s home entertainment division said in a statement provided to Deadline. “Universal is working to replenish those retailers quickly so fans can watch the film at home in the best picture quality possible.”

Universal “Working To Replenish” Sold-Out Stock Of ‘Oppenheimer’ 4K Discs In Time For Holidays

Universal Pictures Home Entertainment says it is “working to replenish” sold-out stock of Oppenheimer 4K Ultra HD discs at major retailers in time for the runup to the holidays. Christo…

deadline.com

 

[SD_Brian]

This was one of Universal's highest grossing movies of the year. Did people think they wouldn't ship another batch? Well, evidently some people thought that, or they wouldn't be shelling out $200 for a copy on eBay.

 

[Paul Bosquet]

$200? More gouging!

 

[Colin Jacobson]

$200? More gouging!

Not if $200 is the MSRP!

 

[Colin Jacobson]

This was one of Universal's highest grossing movies of the year. Did people think they wouldn't ship another batch? Well, evidently some people thought that, or they wouldn't be shelling out $200 for a copy on eBay.

I have to imagine "Oppy" will be the highest-selling shiny little disc released this year.

Might not sell the most copies during 2023, but I suspect it'll be #1 eventually for DVDs/BDs/4Ks released in 2023.

When was the last time Amazon went out of stock so quickly for a new release? Without some weird "supply chain" issue or whatever.