Availability Watch: Wal-Mart

MrKateB · 09-26-2007, 08:05 AM

So, I had an idea for a thread, or maybe series of threads etc. Maybe people can weigh in on whether this is worthwhile or not, or maybe the moderators can...If it's a bad idea, I won't be hurt if this thread is closed...

The idea is that whenever there are waves of genre releases, people could weigh in on what they've found, what stores are stocking, and for how much etc. For this particular thread, for example, it's Wal-Mart...There could be other threads for say, Circuit City, or Borders, or (cough) Best Buy etc. I dunno...maybe it's stupid.

Basically, the impetus for me creating this was that I happened to go to Wal-Mart this evening, and was surprised to see the following titles in quantity on their shelves:

Deadly Friend 9.96
The Hand 9.96
Eyes of a Stranger 9.96
Dr. Giggles 9.96

Eaten Alive 2-Disc Special Edition 14.96

Cujo 25th Anniversary 14.44

and their price on "Bug" was 16.99

I live in Oregon, btw, so I also think that if this thread continues, maybe folks should also weigh in on what region their reports come from.

Anyway, like I already said, perhaps this is a waste of forum space, so if these kinds of things are better off reported elsewhere, not a problem...Otherwise, if it ends up serving the intended purpose, then YAY!

DrHerbertWest · 09-26-2007, 04:50 PM

I love being updated on when certain stores are having sales or when they have something in the store. I'd totally be up for this.

fceurich39 · 09-26-2007, 05:18 PM

severance 19.96
broken unrated nasty awesome dvd case
masters of horror the washingtonians 9.96
masters of horror sounds like 9.96
the ferryman 17.96

baggio · 09-26-2007, 08:15 PM

This thread is a good idea. Its nice to be updated on great deals. I'm all for it.

But maybe put this in the For Sale/Trade, Coupons/Bargains forum

Just a suggestion.

rxfiend · 09-26-2007, 11:32 PM

fceurich you forgot to mention the price for Broken. I picked it up earlier at Walmart and it was only $13 something.

fceurich39 · 09-27-2007, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by rxfiend

fceurich you forgot to mention the price for Broken. I picked it up earlier at Walmart and it was only $13 something.

oops my bad 13.94 for broken

bigdaddyhorse · 09-26-2007, 11:41 PM

My WM had the exact same list and prices MrKate has in the first post, plus The Ferryman for $17.96 or so. Unfortunately they didn't have or ever had the Twisted Terror boxsets, just the 4 indiviual discs (which would cost more than getting the 6 disc box at Best Buy, who amazingly did have it. Normal price at BB is $49.99 but it's $35.99 this week only.)

Like I said in another thread, it's sad but true that WM has the best horror selection of any store in my town.

rxfiend · 09-27-2007, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigdaddyhorse

Like I said in another thread, it's sad but true that WM has the best horror selection of any store in my town.

Its definitely a sad situation!

Katatonia · 09-27-2007, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigdaddyhorse

Unfortunately they didn't have or ever had the Twisted Terror boxsets, just the 4 indiviual discs (which would cost more than getting the 6 disc box at Best Buy, who amazingly did have it. Normal price at BB is $49.99 but it's $35.99 this week only.)

$34.99 actually.

bigdaddyhorse · 09-27-2007, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Katatonia

$34.99 actually.

That's what I meant.

_pi_ · 09-27-2007, 12:24 AM

So I think it is safe to assume that you guys, like me, still like going to stores to buy films, even though many online retailers often have them cheaper?

Because as much as I enjoy shopping online - the low prices, the comfort of not having to do anything but pay - there's just something about being in the store, taking your time, browsing around, maybe seeing titles that you hadn't thought about, or even titles you never knew about ... Ah, the joy of real shopping

09-27-2007, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _pi_

So I think it is safe to assume that you guys, like me, still like going to stores to buy films, even though many online retailers often have them cheaper?

Because as much as I enjoy shopping online - the low prices, the comfort of not having to do anything but pay - there's just something about being in the store, taking your time, browsing around, maybe seeing titles that you hadn't thought about, or even titles you never knew about ... Ah, the joy of real shopping

Also with real shopping comes the joy of having your product WHEN you buy it not days later.

bigdaddyhorse · 09-27-2007, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _pi_

So I think it is safe to assume that you guys, like me, still like going to stores to buy films, even though many online retailers often have them cheaper?

Because as much as I enjoy shopping online - the low prices, the comfort of not having to do anything but pay - there's just something about being in the store, taking your time, browsing around, maybe seeing titles that you hadn't thought about, or even titles you never knew about ... Ah, the joy of real shopping

I like being able to pick a copy that doesn't have a ripped or bent slipcover, and being able to see if I'll be able to take security labels off without ripping normal cover. Plus the finding something that looks cool I've never heard of is fun and can't be replaced by clicking on a website.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slow

Also with real shopping comes the joy of having your product WHEN you buy it not days later.

That is also a big factor. Even though most online retailers are reliable, it always seems the discs I want to watch right away are the ones that get lost or take longer to arrive. Murphy's Law, chapter 75, verse 12.

MrKateB · 09-27-2007, 01:19 AM

I used to LOVE going to stores, perusing their selection, seeing old favorites and then finding things I didn't realize were out. Whether or not they "get it" anymore, many addicted DVD buyers (myself DEFINITELY included) would end up spending much, much more than originally intended that way.

As it is though, and a major reference to Best Buy, that is not the case anymore...Bad service, uninterested clerks, and shitty selection has literally almost wiped out my presence in stores 100%. I'm sure that stores will not go bust by me not making appearances anymore, but I know I'm not alone...

I used to really care about patronizing local stores, figuring that the more business I throw in the direction of local merchants (even if they be chains) the more reason there is to have employees etc. That is the same reason I used to avoid shopping at Wal-Mart, just because of their history of business practices...

As it is anymore though, with the continued bullshit attitude I get when I try to give my business to local stores, I no longer give a shit whether I'm giving them my business or not. I go to WalMart first these days, because it's easy enough to see if they have something or not. If they don't, and I happen to find myself in the vicinity of another retailer that may have something, I'll try them. I will no longer drive to these stores specifically for a movie...I will also no longer call them.

Pretty much everything else I just get online and do the wait. It sucks, but it's better than losing the rest of my sanity or going ballistic on yet another retail store, exploding my blood pressure any further.

Fuck em all, and they deserve to go out of business, as far as I feel.

_pi_ · 10-03-2007, 09:42 PM

So Deadly Friend and The Hand? They are cheap at Wal-Mart but are they any good?

Oh and Dr. Giggles is now in the $5 stand at the Wal-Mart over here.

09-26-2007, 08:05 AM	#1
MrKateB Asshole Extraordinaire Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,349	Availability Watch: Wal-Mart So, I had an idea for a thread, or maybe series of threads etc. Maybe people can weigh in on whether this is worthwhile or not, or maybe the moderators can...If it's a bad idea, I won't be hurt if this thread is closed... The idea is that whenever there are waves of genre releases, people could weigh in on what they've found, what stores are stocking, and for how much etc. For this particular thread, for example, it's Wal-Mart...There could be other threads for say, Circuit City, or Borders, or (cough) Best Buy etc. I dunno...maybe it's stupid. Basically, the impetus for me creating this was that I happened to go to Wal-Mart this evening, and was surprised to see the following titles in quantity on their shelves: Deadly Friend 9.96 The Hand 9.96 Eyes of a Stranger 9.96 Dr. Giggles 9.96 Eaten Alive 2-Disc Special Edition 14.96 Cujo 25th Anniversary 14.44 and their price on "Bug" was 16.99 I live in Oregon, btw, so I also think that if this thread continues, maybe folks should also weigh in on what region their reports come from. Anyway, like I already said, perhaps this is a waste of forum space, so if these kinds of things are better off reported elsewhere, not a problem...Otherwise, if it ends up serving the intended purpose, then YAY! __________________ . http://www.nightofthesorcerers.com Last edited by MrKateB; 09-26-2007 at 07:05 PM.

09-26-2007, 04:50 PM	#2
DrHerbertWest For Your Health Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Washington Posts: 4,007	I love being updated on when certain stores are having sales or when they have something in the store. I'd totally be up for this. __________________ "Send more paramedics."

09-26-2007, 05:18 PM	#3
fceurich39 HackMaster Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ira's Toys store Posts: 7,597	severance 19.96 broken unrated nasty awesome dvd case masters of horror the washingtonians 9.96 masters of horror sounds like 9.96 the ferryman 17.96 Last edited by fceurich39; 09-26-2007 at 05:50 PM.

09-26-2007, 08:15 PM	#4
baggio HackMaster Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 5,786	This thread is a good idea. Its nice to be updated on great deals. I'm all for it. But maybe put this in the For Sale/Trade, Coupons/Bargains forum Just a suggestion. Last edited by baggio; 09-26-2007 at 08:17 PM.

09-26-2007, 11:32 PM	#5
rxfiend Joe Six-Pack Join Date: May 2001 Location: Southern IN Posts: 4,061	fceurich you forgot to mention the price for Broken. I picked it up earlier at Walmart and it was only $13 something. __________________ My web domain * Night Screams BLOG

09-26-2007, 11:41 PM	#7
bigdaddyhorse Detroit Hi-on Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Under a rock Posts: 11,935	My WM had the exact same list and prices MrKate has in the first post, plus The Ferryman for $17.96 or so. Unfortunately they didn't have or ever had the Twisted Terror boxsets, just the 4 indiviual discs (which would cost more than getting the 6 disc box at Best Buy, who amazingly did have it. Normal price at BB is $49.99 but it's $35.99 this week only.) Like I said in another thread, it's sad but true that WM has the best horror selection of any store in my town. __________________ "!" My Fucking DVDS

09-27-2007, 12:24 AM	#11
_pi_ Peace, bitch Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Iceland Posts: 2,620	So I think it is safe to assume that you guys, like me, still like going to stores to buy films, even though many online retailers often have them cheaper? Because as much as I enjoy shopping online - the low prices, the comfort of not having to do anything but pay - there's just something about being in the store, taking your time, browsing around, maybe seeing titles that you hadn't thought about, or even titles you never knew about ... Ah, the joy of real shopping __________________ "Compared to her I'm just some bland, flappy hausfrau." Baby, there ain't nothing good about this goodbye.

09-27-2007, 01:19 AM	#14
MrKateB Asshole Extraordinaire Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,349	I used to LOVE going to stores, perusing their selection, seeing old favorites and then finding things I didn't realize were out. Whether or not they "get it" anymore, many addicted DVD buyers (myself DEFINITELY included) would end up spending much, much more than originally intended that way. As it is though, and a major reference to Best Buy, that is not the case anymore...Bad service, uninterested clerks, and shitty selection has literally almost wiped out my presence in stores 100%. I'm sure that stores will not go bust by me not making appearances anymore, but I know I'm not alone... I used to really care about patronizing local stores, figuring that the more business I throw in the direction of local merchants (even if they be chains) the more reason there is to have employees etc. That is the same reason I used to avoid shopping at Wal-Mart, just because of their history of business practices... As it is anymore though, with the continued bullshit attitude I get when I try to give my business to local stores, I no longer give a shit whether I'm giving them my business or not. I go to WalMart first these days, because it's easy enough to see if they have something or not. If they don't, and I happen to find myself in the vicinity of another retailer that may have something, I'll try them. I will no longer drive to these stores specifically for a movie...I will also no longer call them. Pretty much everything else I just get online and do the wait. It sucks, but it's better than losing the rest of my sanity or going ballistic on yet another retail store, exploding my blood pressure any further. Fuck em all, and they deserve to go out of business, as far as I feel. __________________ . http://www.nightofthesorcerers.com

10-03-2007, 09:42 PM	#15
_pi_ Peace, bitch Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Iceland Posts: 2,620	So Deadly Friend and The Hand? They are cheap at Wal-Mart but are they any good? Oh and Dr. Giggles is now in the $5 stand at the Wal-Mart over here. __________________ "Compared to her I'm just some bland, flappy hausfrau." Baby, there ain't nothing good about this goodbye. Last edited by _pi_; 10-03-2007 at 10:57 PM.

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