How to Buy Cheap Blu-rays
Posted on 11. Jan, 2012 by shopzilla in Uncategorized
Like CDs and DVDs before them, the prices of Blu-rays continue to plummet, but only if you know how to find the best deal.
A great resource is www.dvdpricesearch.com. Their service sorts through a number of sites, providing an all-in-one search for prices on new and used Blu-rays.
A couple of things to keep in mind, however:
- Shipping
Buying Blu-rays over the internet is only cost effective if the shipping doesn’t markedly increase the total cost. This may seem obvious, but how many of us have committed to buying something, only to discover delivery costs more than the item? Some online retailers like Deepdiscount.com offer free shipping. - Used vs. New
Used Blu-rays can be a great deal, but there are caveats. First, make sure the store stands behind the quality of their inventory. Nothing is more frustrating than buying a damaged, previously viewed movie (and not being able to get your cash back). Secondly, the used market operates on different valuations than the new market, and sometimes a particular Blu-ray will be cheaper new than used. The latest releases (ordered in bulk by mega-companies) are particularly prone to phenomenon.
Good walk-in stores for Blu-ray deals
Best Buy
Wal-Mart
Target
Costco
Online sources
Amazon *also offers used
Barnes & Noble
Half.com *also offers used
eBay * also offers used
Reputable used stores
Second Spin
For Your Entertainment (FYE)
If you find you don’t like your movie purchase as much as you expect, there are a number of resources for selling Blu-rays back, including DVDhunt.com, Wherehouse.com, Half.com and eBay.
Also, don’t forget that a number of streaming services offer high-def movies. These include NetFlix, Amazon and Blockbuster.
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