Where do you purchase your Blu-ray Discs?

treitz3
treitz3 Posts: 19,195
edited December 2010 in Music & Movies
Most of you know that I have recently gotten a Blu-ray player hooked up to the rig and I'm diggin' the [you know what] out of them. I was just curious, for those that have already been around the block with Blu-ray movies....is there a site or spot that you get some good discounts on them? If so, have you noticed any quality differences?

I have no idea as I just buy what tickles my fancy and if the price sounds good enough, I just get it. That said, there may be a spot or site that folks go to first to check out a good deal on Blu-ray stuff.

If you guys and gals would be so kind as to point those that dig Blu-ray in the right direction, it would be most appreciated. If it's just like purchasing any other CD/SACD than forgive me as I'm a complete rookie when it comes to Blu-ray but I figured that it wouldn't hurt to ask.
~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2010
    You can get some great prices in the used market. I've got many off Craigslist at 1/4 of the regular price.
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  • fatchowmein
    fatchowmein Posts: 2,637
    edited December 2010
    Amazon or the local fry's electronic for me. Just like DVD's, the release dates are usually on Tue. Some of the box office bombs will drop to $10-$15 in about 6+ months if you're willing to wait.

    For older movies, the transfers are sometimes questionable so I always check with High Def Digest. Sometimes an $8 transfer isn't worth $8. The site is also good for upcoming release dates.

    http://www.highdefdigest.com/
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,195
    edited December 2010
    fatchowmein wrote: »
    Sometimes an $8 transfer isn't worth $8.
    Yeah, I've already noticed that. Ferris Beauller's Day Off wasn't worth the $8 IMO. Thank you for the link!

    I had no idea that Best Buy sometimes had new movies on sale the week of their release. I wouldn't have thought that in a million years, nor would I have thought folks were already selling them on Craigslist already. Now I'm glad I asked the question. Thank you.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited December 2010
    Amazon. Free shipping.
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    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited December 2010
    Walmart,Target and Best Buy.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,195
    edited December 2010
    Daggum, just spotted this...

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110896
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited December 2010
    Pretty much the same as what others have posted, we have a Movie Stop here and they usually have a good selection of used BluRay's.
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited December 2010
    Walmart bestbuy amazon if I do not want it asap.
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited December 2010
    http://www.dvdempire.com/index.asp?partner_id=10007666&tab_id=1&site_id=4&gclid=CPWynMj3-KUCFQQ65QodlT0B2A
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited December 2010
    http://www.deepdiscount.com/index.cfm
    SRT For Life; SDA Forever!

    The SRT SEISMIC System:
    Four main satellite speakers, six powered subs, two dedicated for LFE channel, two center speakers for over/under screen placement and three Control Centers. Amaze your friends, terrorize your neighbors, seize the audio bragging rights for your state. Go ahead, buy it; you only go around once.
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited December 2010
    wal-mart, target, bestbuy, amazon, e-bay, local pawn shops.
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  • kuntasensei
    kuntasensei Posts: 3,263
    edited December 2010
    Go to www.blu-ray.com and sign up for a free account. There, you can look at Amazon's price history on any title and (most importantly) enter the amount you want to pay for that title. When any title in your list hits your price threshold, blu-ray.com will send you an e-mail notifying you that Amazon's price is that low. It's a great way to snipe deals on cheap Blu-rays.

    Their site also lets you enter your collection and flag which movies you have and haven't watched yet, which is very nice. They also have very helpful reviews on most titles in advance of release so you don't screw up and buy a dud, and they are pretty good about updating their site with new release dates. Definitely a must-bookmark site for Blu-ray owners. That site made my Black Friday week buying very easy, and I didn't miss a single deal that I was looking for because of the e-mail notification. I did, however, spend a ridiculous amount of money on movies that week. :biggrin:
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    SVS 20-39CS+ subwoofer powered by Crown XLS1500
    Oppo BDP-93 Blu-ray player
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    Epson 8500UB 1080p projector
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,182
    edited December 2010
    Local pawn shops. But did go to Walmart black friday special and bought 15 or so.
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • jflail2
    jflail2 Posts: 2,868
    edited December 2010
    What Kunta said Tom. blu-ray is a great site. I am able to track my library there, as well as receive alerts when a disc hits a price range I've inputted for it. (Picked up Terminator Salvation for $10.49 thanks to my alerts there.)
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited December 2010
    Usually Amazon, or occasionally Best Buy. I picked up The Pacific box set BD at BB for $48, so BB does still have a few deals on BD.
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  • kuntasensei
    kuntasensei Posts: 3,263
    edited December 2010
    I just snagged The Pacific on BD for $39 thanks to Blu-ray.com's price tracking. Anyone looking, Amazon just dropped the price on all the HBO box sets (Rome, The Pacific, Band Of Brothers, John Adams, etc.).
    Equipment list:
    Onkyo TX-NR3010 9.2 AVR
    Emotiva XPA-3 amp
    Polk RTi70 mains, CSi40 center, RTi38 surrounds, RTi28 rears and heights
    SVS 20-39CS+ subwoofer powered by Crown XLS1500
    Oppo BDP-93 Blu-ray player
    DarbeeVision DVP5000 video processor
    Epson 8500UB 1080p projector
    Elite Screens Sable 120" CineWhite screen
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,195
    edited December 2010
    Cool deal. Man, I never would have found all this stuff out if I didn't ask. Thank you, gentlemen. Thank you very much.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • cheddar
    cheddar Posts: 2,390
    edited December 2010
    kuntasensei wrote: »
    I just snagged The Pacific on BD for $39 thanks to Blu-ray.com's price tracking. Anyone looking, Amazon just dropped the price on all the HBO box sets (Rome, The Pacific, Band Of Brothers, John Adams, etc.).

    This was in response to BB HBO price drops. If you can wait to get it in the mail, it's really hard to beat Amazon prices. And they usually match BB's deals when they release them. In the case of the HBO deals, I think they even undercut them by a buck.
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  • cheddar
    cheddar Posts: 2,390
    edited December 2010
    And of course, free shipping over $25...no tax...
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited December 2010
    cheddar wrote: »
    And of course, free shipping over $25...no tax...

    I like Amazon's free shipping at any price, and no tax. :biggrin:

    The thing I realized years ago with Amazon is shipping is a scam. I used to go with 2 day shipping, but I soon realized that did not mean I would get it 2-3 days after ordering it. It took them a week to ship whatever was ordered, and then the 2 day shipping took effect. And I thought, why am I paying for 2 day shipping when I get it 7-9 days later? So, I go with the free shipping, and get it just as fast. :rolleyes:
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • cheddar
    cheddar Posts: 2,390
    edited December 2010
    When buying blu-rays it's usually easy to get over $25 for the free shipping. And then it's just a matter of how close you are to whatever storage facility they're shipping from. Cross country takes a week. But if you get a local facility, then it may only take one or two days. And around Christmas, processing can be only one or two days. Very little wait in December.
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