HOT Deal - Saw Trilogy Out Early and Only $21 @ Blockbuster!
10-17-07, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by seltzer77
Is the Saw 3 in this set the new one that is coming out next week, or the old one released earlier this year?
10-17-07, 02:16 PM
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Success! I went back this morning to the first store I'd price-checked with yesterday, rolled the dice and tried an actual sale transaction out. The associate rang up the boxed set and said, "That'll be $30.xx." then, as I was delaying the transaction by acting like I was having trouble getting my wallet out of my back pocket, he said, "Uh, scratch that--it will actually be $22.xx." Wickedness!!! Not sure what I would have said or done if the instant coupon had never appeared, he he...
10-17-07, 03:12 PM
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Just grabbed one from the Kennett Square, PA store for $22.26 They still had about 5 or 6 left too! The clerks were surprised when the coupon appeared, but the transaction was flawless.
10-17-07, 03:32 PM
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I'm now curious of why there's a discount of $6.99 so late in the transaction. Not complaining, mind you, just wondering if anyone else notice this kind of discount on other purchases. Is it some kind of deal Lions Gate made with Blockbuster or something?
10-17-07, 05:38 PM
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I've seen quite a few new releases at Blockbuster for sale... They were expensive ($20+ for a regular release), but they do sell new DVDs.
10-17-07, 05:44 PM
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Blockbuster got a new CEO recently. If anything, there's going to be MORE of a focus on selling retail DVDs than ever before under current plans. They're going to try and high-end the place. Use the newly acquired Movielink to install kiosks that'll let people download at the store. Coffee-bar (which I dread). My store just got a bunch of framed artwork that's in the 30-40 dollar range.
Anyway, the coupon late in the transaction is not a new thing. In the BB system, auto-coupons aren't applied until the transaction is totalled. Most employees aren't aware of it because it's technically not out yet. I'd bet new of the sale will be in next weeks info.
Anyway, the coupon late in the transaction is not a new thing. In the BB system, auto-coupons aren't applied until the transaction is totalled. Most employees aren't aware of it because it's technically not out yet. I'd bet new of the sale will be in next weeks info.
10-17-07, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by tacos
How do you know the difference?
Or you can just ask them.
10-17-07, 06:09 PM
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Yes, special thanks to "Sabrett" for pointing this deal out. 
10-17-07, 06:13 PM
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The first three parts of the six-part Saw trilogy.
All the Blockbusters I've been to sell DVDs (for more than your local Best Buy/Circuit City but slightly less than the overpriced Borders/Barnes & Noble), though what they're big on selling are obviously the used titles.
Originally Posted by shacmasta
I thought blockbuster wasn't selling dvd's anymore?
10-17-07, 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by JAYARE
is bb or cc going to have any exclusives with this? i am thinking about waiting if there are.
10-17-07, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by God, Part II
Lionsgate is the most notorious studio for producing exclusive bonus DVDs (hell, The Descent almost killed me with three across Wal-Mart, Best Buy and Circuit City), but the fact that Saw III is basically a catalog title at this point (new edit notwithstanding), I'd say it's unlikely. However, it still remains possible so I recommend doing what I did--take advantage of Blockbuster's offer on the Trilogy set immediately, in case it's an error that they'll soon catch (which surely it must be--I mean, $21 for a set that retails for $49.98 can't be intentional, right?), and leave it sealed until next Tuesday rolls around. Then, if no retailers offer any better exclusives for Saw III alone, open it and enjoy. If they do offer a better exclusive, just return the Trilogy set to Blockbuster and you're no worse for wear. You know you'll be kicking yourself if this deal is temporary and you miss out on it.
10-17-07, 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Mister Peepers
Thought I'd mention that one that I went to had a small cardboard box on the counter filled with all 3 of the movies and a sign saying $6.99 each.
10-18-07, 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by tacos
How do you know the difference?
10-18-07, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by God, Part II
But those were all the original, standard releases, right? Not the Uncut/Special Edition/Director's Cut releases?
10-18-07, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Tenacious D
Yeah, Mr. Peepers already said, but you'll probably just have to ask. I was hoping some people would just know from past experiences whether their stores were corporate or franchise. The reason I know all 3 in my area are franchises is because I've tried to get some Blockbuster exclusives before and the franchise stores never seem to get them, like the Death Proof and Planet Terror posters.