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  • Adam West
    Museum CPA
    • Apr 14, 2003
    • 6822

    Disney starting to go overboard with their DVD pricing.

    Just stopped by the local Wal-Mart at lunch to pick up Tron Legacy. I like buying the blu-ray and regular dvd version if it isn't too expensive since everything in my home isn't blu-ray yet. I saw Tron Legacy and Classic in a combo pack and thought it would be cool to have both since I don't have the original. The copy had Tron Legacy 3-D, Blue-ray, DVD, and digital and I believe the original in regular DVD and digital....$59.99!!!! That is ridiculous.

    I did look around and saw that Target has Tron Legacy Blu-Ray and Regular DVD on sale for $19.99 and Tron Classic Blu-Ray and Regular for $19.99. So that means the 3-D version is worth $20 in a package deal? I really don't buy many dvd's anymore (especially Disney) but if they are going to make a habit of packaging 3-D versions along with the other versions and charging additional premiums for a version I don't want or need, this is going to get old pretty fast.
    "The farther we go, the more the ultimate explanation recedes from us, and all we have left is faith."
    ~Vaclav Hlavaty
  • Mikey
    Verbose Member
    • Aug 9, 2001
    • 47258

    #2
    Disney is weird

    A few years ago they were the same people that tried to market a DVD that would disintegrate after 5 plays.

    Happily it didn't pan out.

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    • kennermike
      Permanent Member
      • Nov 4, 2007
      • 3367

      #3
      Originally posted by Mikey01
      Disney is weird

      A few years ago they were the same people that tried to market a DVD that would disintegrate after 5 plays.

      Happily it didn't pan out.
      Mikey your getting the Blu Ray version right?

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      • kennermike
        Permanent Member
        • Nov 4, 2007
        • 3367

        #4
        Originally posted by Adam West
        Just stopped by the local Wal-Mart at lunch to pick up Tron Legacy. I like buying the blu-ray and regular dvd version if it isn't too expensive since everything in my home isn't blu-ray yet. I saw Tron Legacy and Classic in a combo pack and thought it would be cool to have both since I don't have the original. The copy had Tron Legacy 3-D, Blue-ray, DVD, and digital and I believe the original in regular DVD and digital....$59.99!!!! That is ridiculous.

        I did look around and saw that Target has Tron Legacy Blu-Ray and Regular DVD on sale for $19.99 and Tron Classic Blu-Ray and Regular for $19.99. So that means the 3-D version is worth $20 in a package deal? I really don't buy many dvd's anymore (especially Disney) but if they are going to make a habit of packaging 3-D versions along with the other versions and charging additional premiums for a version I don't want or need, this is going to get old pretty fast.
        actually I agree .Im gonna wait till they knock it down a bit more the prices are a bit high at the moment since its release day today.

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        • SeattleEd
          SynthoRes Transmigrator
          • Oct 24, 2007
          • 4351

          #5
          The reason being is that they are trying to reap as much as they can now with this marketing ploy from all hard copies because they are pushing download/streaming. Not to mention 3D is en vogue and flavor of the month so why not take advantage of the situation.
          Yes, Disney works this way.
          As for digital downloads/streaming, they are marketing this delivery method heavily and I realize some of you don't do download/streaming and prefer hard copies but the reality is they realize younger generations are wanting downloads/streaming because of the hassle free ease of use.
          Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (WDSHE) is our main client and we do all their domestic and international encodes where I work. All their adverts, clips and other misc. content we receive from them to process state they are pushing for download/streaming and we are getting content for 2012 delivery.

          Just something to keep in mind, the single pipeline that will run into your home will the your communication line to the outside world from your home. Meaning you will depend on your internet(Not counting telecom wireless networks) to do your shopping, talking, ordering, viewing, research and other activities in comfort of your monitor, be it your television or handheld device.
          Some of us older folks may resist and disagree but seem the younger generation are already immersed in this new culture.

          Originally posted by Adam West
          Just stopped by the local Wal-Mart at lunch to pick up Tron Legacy. I like buying the blu-ray and regular dvd version if it isn't too expensive since everything in my home isn't blu-ray yet. I saw Tron Legacy and Classic in a combo pack and thought it would be cool to have both since I don't have the original. The copy had Tron Legacy 3-D, Blue-ray, DVD, and digital and I believe the original in regular DVD and digital....$59.99!!!! That is ridiculous.

          I did look around and saw that Target has Tron Legacy Blu-Ray and Regular DVD on sale for $19.99 and Tron Classic Blu-Ray and Regular for $19.99. So that means the 3-D version is worth $20 in a package deal? I really don't buy many dvd's anymore (especially Disney) but if they are going to make a habit of packaging 3-D versions along with the other versions and charging additional premiums for a version I don't want or need, this is going to get old pretty fast.

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          • Adam West
            Museum CPA
            • Apr 14, 2003
            • 6822

            #6
            Originally posted by mattelmike
            actually I agree .Im gonna wait till they knock it down a bit more the prices are a bit high at the moment since its release day today.
            I think you would have to wait at least a year. Today is release day but the prices I'm quoting are on sale....That 3-D combo pack is $79.99 normally and I think the Target counterparts are $29.99.

            I do like the streaming format and really like Netflix but I do get the occassional glitch where it takes a while for the data to retrieve or somewhere during the movie, it goes back into retrieve mode and I have a high speed cable connection. Also, the HD format isn't as good as Blu-Ray but hopefully that will change in the coming years.
            "The farther we go, the more the ultimate explanation recedes from us, and all we have left is faith."
            ~Vaclav Hlavaty

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            • kennermike
              Permanent Member
              • Nov 4, 2007
              • 3367

              #7
              Originally posted by Adam West
              I think you would have to wait at least a year. Today is release day but the prices I'm quoting are on sale....That 3-D combo pack is $79.99 normally and I think the Target counterparts are $29.99.

              I do like the streaming format and really like Netflix but I do get the occassional glitch where it takes a while for the data to retrieve or somewhere during the movie, it goes back into retrieve mode and I have a high speed cable connection. Also, the HD format isn't as good as Blu-Ray but hopefully that will change in the coming years.
              not in a hurry no 3-D combo for me im out! As for streaming Im out too .thats Ed Dept

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              • Hector
                el Hombre de Acero
                • May 19, 2003
                • 31852

                #8
                I just got TRON through Netflix...no need for me to buy the DVD.
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                • kennermike
                  Permanent Member
                  • Nov 4, 2007
                  • 3367

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Hector
                  I just got TRON through Netflix...no need for me to buy the DVD.
                  is it Blu Ray or Standard DVD?

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                  • The Bat
                    Batman Fanatic
                    • Jul 14, 2002
                    • 13412

                    #10
                    Originally posted by Hector
                    I just got TRON through Netflix...no need for me to buy the DVD.
                    Same here! Got Tron:Legacy in the Mail from Neflix Today...but I'm going to watch the Original on Xbox Zune streaming Video tonight.
                    Last edited by The Bat; Apr 6, '11, 6:04 AM.
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                    • Hector
                      el Hombre de Acero
                      • May 19, 2003
                      • 31852

                      #11
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                      • Hector
                        el Hombre de Acero
                        • May 19, 2003
                        • 31852

                        #12
                        Originally posted by mattelmike
                        is it Blu Ray or Standard DVD?
                        Blue-ray of course!

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                        • kennermike
                          Permanent Member
                          • Nov 4, 2007
                          • 3367

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Hector
                          Blue-ray of course!

                          AWESOME HECTOR!!

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                          • toys2cool
                            Ultimate Mego Warrior
                            • Nov 27, 2006
                            • 28605

                            #14
                            it's the 3D version that expensive since it's what's in now
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                            • Nostalgiabuff
                              Muddling through
                              • Oct 4, 2008
                              • 11424

                              #15
                              I was in Best Buy over the weekend and saw they now have a whole sectiobn fo 3d Bluray and the standard price seemed to be $40.00, for the same movie you could buy on Bluray for $20 - $25.00. For me, 3d is a novelty, fun to see in theaters but i have no interest in watching 3d at home and having to wear the stupid glasses

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