UP [Blu-ray] SteelBook with preorder at Best Buy starting 10/11

[iNCREDiPiNOY]

Another one, Best Buy is having pre-sell on UP SteelBook on for $14.99 online ($7.50 sale). Similar to Snow White strategy, put a down payment and get a free empty steelbook case then come back on release date to pick up your copy and pay the balance.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9552986&st=up+pre-sell&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=2051444

http://www.futureshopforums.ca/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/1779i644D4977A90A7F51/image-size/original?v=mpbl-1&px=-1
Credit to Kerig

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=4684&pictureid=9572
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=4684&pictureid=9573
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=4684&pictureid=9574
Credit to Xeno

[ghost00]

Is it bluray?

[AccordTR]

DVD for now.

[iNCREDiPiNOY]

Do you remember what Ian said on his post at FS forum. He said UP SteelBook will be nationwide.

[mhnajjar]

On the way to cancel Amazon's pre-order and give my money to the UGLY BB!

[iNCREDiPiNOY]

Looks like Best Buy is following Future Shop 12 weeks of Disney! :)

[shrike4242]

Uh, the steelbook for Snow White at Best Buy is also listed as a DVD:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9426695&st=snow+white&lp=6&type=product&cp=1&id=2022185

Plus, there's only one of them listed at Best Buy for Snow White, so I'm sure it's the same one.

Here's the link to Up on BR at BB:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9506073&st=up&lp=5&type=product&cp=1&id=2019957

It's at $27.99, which is the same price as it currently is on Amazon, which used to be $31.99. My guess is that Amazon saw the BB price and dropped it down to $27.99.

I'm also assuming it's the same 4-disc one that Amazon has as their pre-order listing, though as they don't have any others, we should have the same 4-disc one.

Also, the release date is 10/11/09, which is a Sunday. I'd guess we'll see if there's a BB ad in two weeks offering the steelbook as a pre-order bonus. Up has a release date of 11/10/09, which is about a month in advance. Snow White's steelbook had a release date of 08/30/09, which was also a Sunday, for a 10/06/09 release date, also about a month in advance.

I think we should be checking BB with the search term of "steelbook" every so often to see if we're going to get more of them.

[CoffeeEdge]

Tag.

[JokerCard]

Just picked up a Snow White steelbook today. Will have to go and grab and UP! one if it's available for blu.

[PenguinoMF]

Its pretty cool that BB is getting steelbooks. I'll have to keep an eye on this thread to see if the blu-ray comes up. Hopefully they get steelbooks for other Pixar movies.

[Rocko]

So wait, does this mean the DVD is only going to be $15?

I'm definitely going to buy the DVD but I'm not sure I understand how this system works. This is a preorder to purchase an empty steelbook which itself is a preorder for the UP DVD, correct?

[CoffeeEdge]

So wait, does this mean the DVD is only going to be $15?
No. It's this much:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9506162&st=Up&lp=3&type=product&cp=1&id=2019957

I'm definitely going to buy the DVD but I'm not sure I understand how this system works. This is a preorder to purchase an empty steelbook which itself is a preorder for the UP DVD, correct?
It's quite simple: you reserve the movie for $7.50, and you get the empty steelbook for free when you preorder. When the DVD is out, you go in with your receipt, pay the balance, and get the movie in the regular plastic DVD case.

OR, you can technically "buy" the steelbook case ALONE for $14.99, and NOT preorder the movie, if you wanted to do this for some bizarre reason. However, seeing as how pre-ordering the DVD (which gets you the case for free) does NOT oblige you to actually BUY the movie when it comes out, only a complete retard would actually do this, instead of just preordering for $7.50 and just keeping the case.

[Rocko]

Oh, okay, thanks. The $14.99 price was throwing me off.

Guess I'll be going to BB to grab this in a few weeks.

[shrike4242]

It's quite simple: you reserve the movie for $7.50, and you get the empty steelbook for free when you preorder. When the DVD is out, you go in with your receipt, pay the balance, and get the movie in the regular plastic DVD case.

OR, you can technically "buy" the steelbook case ALONE for $14.99, and NOT preorder the movie, if you wanted to do this for some bizarre reason. However, seeing as how pre-ordering the DVD (which gets you the case for free) does NOT oblige you to actually BUY the movie when it comes out, only a complete retard would actually do this, instead of just preordering for $7.50 and just keeping the case.This is assuming it works like the Snow White one did, which I can't see any reason why it wouldn't.

As I'm making the guess it should tie into the ad from two weeks from now, we should know around then if it'll be the same or not.

[Thedrknss48]

I think I'll pick up this one at BB. I want it on blu ray but I think what I might do is buy the BD also, sell the DVD on ebay or something, then just put the BD disc inside the steelbook.

I'm guessing you'd have to return the steelbook if you returned the dvd or cancelled the preorder?

[CoffeeEdge]

I'm guessing you'd have to return the steelbook if you returned the dvd or cancelled the preorder?

Don't even, man.

[Kerig]

Coffee, you linked to the 2-disc with the worthless digital copy for $21.99. What about the single-disc version (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9506153&st=up&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=2019957) for $16.99?

I sure as balls don't want to pay extra for a digital copy.

If it only applies to BD or DVD+Digital, I'll be giving them $7.99 for the fake preorder gimme-steelbook, then wait to buy it used from either FamilyVideo for $5.99 (how I got Bolt a little while back) or possibly Redbox for $7 shortly after release (they had Coraline and Watchmen available to buy for $7 about 2-3 weeks after release).

Darkness: If it works like Snow White, you can preorder the BD version and they'll still give you the DVD steelbook. See here (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?type=category&id=pcmcat190600050017) for more info on that.

[greatdevastator]

No Pixar release so far has had a $10 coupon.

[lolwut?]

Depending on the art, I'll definitely get this steelbook.

[PenguinoMF]

Depending on the art, I'll definitely get this steelbook.

FutureShop has pics of there steelbooks on their site (http://www.futureshop.ca/MARKETING/DISNEY_COLLECTION/Default.asp?test_cookie=1). The Snow White one looks the same from the front so that might be the same for UP.

[Celsius]

Is this available in-stores yet?

[Animal7390]

wall e was the last movie and they were not doing the coupons at the time, i think, but i could be wrong.

[lolwut?]

FutureShop has pics of there steelbooks on their site (http://www.futureshop.ca/MARKETING/DISNEY_COLLECTION/Default.asp?test_cookie=1). The Snow White one looks the same from the front so that might be the same for UP.

If that's the case, I'll definitely pick one up.

[Raye]

A bit off topic here, but I pre-ordered the Snow White steelbook the day the offer was offically made available and didn't even know that I could go and pick it up already. However, I ordered it on BB's web site and made it for store pick-up. I have yet to be charged for anything, so technically I haven't really put a down payment. Since I don't want to waste time/gas going down to my local BB, do you think I could just go on release day and grab both the steelbook and the BD in one go?

[Kerig]

Easy-to-answer question:

If I pre-order B&M in one store to get the steelbook, can I use the $7.50 preorder credit at a BB in a completely different state to purchase the DVD? Or will it be like Gamestop where the place you preorder is the place you need to pick it up at?

[caltab]

Easy-to-answer question:

If I pre-order B&M in one store to get the steelbook, can I use the $7.50 preorder credit at a BB in a completely different state to purchase the DVD? Or will it be like Gamestop where the place you preorder is the place you need to pick it up at?

I'm not positive, but I think you can probably pick it up at any best buy, because their preorder system isn't like gamestop, it doesn't seem like they reserve you a copy. You just grab a copy of the shelf and take it to the register with your preorder receipt which knocks of whatever you already paid..

[mlisette23]

Here's hoping for a blu-ray sized case, either way definitely picking this up. Hopefully Monster's Inc will be next:)

[Kerig]

Thanks for the quick reply. I definitely want the steelbook cover if it looks anything close to this:

http://www.futureshopforums.ca/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/1779i644D4977A90A7F51/image-size/original?v=mpbl-1&px=-1

[iNCREDiPiNOY]

Thanks for the quick reply. I definitely want the steelbook cover if it looks anything close to this:

http://www.futureshopforums.ca/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/1779i644D4977A90A7F51/image-size/original?v=mpbl-1&px=-1
Updated with artwork thanks Kerig!

[Kerig]

Updated with artwork thanks Kerig!

Credit truly goes to Ian at Futureshopforums.ca (http://www.futureshopforums.ca/futureshop/board/message?board.id=movies&message.id=2237&query.id=3176145#M2237). I'm just a helpful hotlinker :)

[Animal7390]

kerig - the pre order credit does follow you wherever and you can use it which ever store you want to, however the store you pre order it at is supposed to pull a copy for you and if you get a jerk customer service rep, you could run into problems. so in short ymmv

[mlisette23]

A bit off topic here, but I pre-ordered the Snow White steelbook the day the offer was offically made available and didn't even know that I could go and pick it up already. However, I ordered it on BB's web site and made it for store pick-up. I have yet to be charged for anything, so technically I haven't really put a down payment. Since I don't want to waste time/gas going down to my local BB, do you think I could just go on release day and grab both the steelbook and the BD in one go?

If you really want the steelbook I would suggest that you call or head down there to pick it up before the release day since most BB employees are completely clueless to this promotion and your pre-ordered steelbook might not have been set aside.

[digitalbabe]

Incredi-I tried adding both to my cart, but the item for which you provided the link does not come up free. Do I need to do something differently? On the Snow White BD it had a hyperlinked note on the BD item screen, that said "Free Steelbook", but this one does not. Thanks in advance for your help-Digitalbabe

[iNCREDiPiNOY]

Its not ready yet. Come back at the following week.

[digitalbabe]

Incred-thanks-I appreciate your quick response!

[iNCREDiPiNOY]

Np

[ChunkyLover78]

well i guess this is confirmed with the leaked bb ad. looks pretty much like the one listed above. will pre-order this weekend! thanks op for the heads up

[Kerig]

The ad for next week mentions the steelbook preorder, but it only mentions Blu-ray. Nothing about DVD, single or double disc. They're either trying to focus only on Blu, or it will be YMMV if interested in DVD.

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g196/kerigman/Upsteel.jpg

[shrike4242]

Since we're not likely to get a coupon for Up like we did with Snow White, I wonder how BB's pricing will fit in with Amazon, DeepDiscount, TRU, Target and Walmart.

Amazon has it for $27.99 right now, to match BB. Walmart is at $27.86, like they always do to undercut the competition.

[Ed_]

This is certainly a game changer...I want one for my gf and one for me. I really like that steelbook...

[johnnyknoxsvill]

This will be just like the Snow White Steel. Just go in grab your copy pre order it for $7.50, go back on release date(11/10) go to customer service and show them your receipt and they will take $7.50 off.

BTW I believe Wall-E had a $10 off coupon when it came out. Also Ian from Futureshop said that the 12 weeks of Disney will only be Blu Ray Steelbook's, no DVD Steelbook's.

[LinkinPrime]

Looks like Best Buy is following Future Shop 12 weeks of Disney! :)

I sure hope so, that would save me a ton of dough.

[koji126]

I sure hope so, that would save me a ton of dough.

Yeah same here and I hope they have $10 off coupons to go along with them too.

[shrike4242]

If Best Buy does end up having the other 10 steelbooks that FutureShop was offering, my wallet is going to be quite pained for double-dipping on movies.

[jacknicklson]

If Best Buy does end up having the other 10 steelbooks that FutureShop was offering, my wallet is going to be quite pained for double-dipping on movies.

Same here, can't wait!

[leftwing1018]

Is there a way to make this in-store pickup? It is not giving me that option in the checkout. So I'd have to pay shipping fees too, which really isnt much, but still :/

[manthing]

Is there a way to make this in-store pickup? It is not giving me that option in the checkout. So I'd have to pay shipping fees too, which really isnt much, but still :/


Maybe the in-store pick-up option won't go live until Sunday

[ryosnk]

After getting the steelbook of snow white I will be getting this. Thanks op.

[torres546]

Down for one! Cant wait for it!

[SlammedNiss]

Sucks that this won't be available until Sunday, as I'm picking up my 3 SW sets today. Oh well, just 1 more trip to BB next week I guess.

[hellboypi]

No. It's this much:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9506162&st=Up&lp=3&type=product&cp=1&id=2019957
It's quite simple: you reserve the movie for $7.50, and you get the empty steelbook for free when you preorder. When the DVD is out, you go in with your receipt, pay the balance, and get the movie in the regular plastic DVD case.

This will be just like the Snow White Steel. Just go in grab your copy pre order it for $7.50, go back on release date(11/10) go to customer service and show them your receipt and they will take $7.50 off.

You guys make this all sound so simple. I need to get my local BB employees to read this thread and boost their confidence; I just went through the Snow White debacle. I doubt they'll get this one right either.

[shrike4242]

You guys make this all sound so simple. I need to get my local BB employees to read this thread and boost their confidence; I just went through the Snow White debacle. I doubt they'll get this one right either.It's printed in English on the back of the steelbook packaging. Made plenty of sense to me when I read it.

If they can't figure it out from that, Best Buy needs to make sure literacy in the English language isn't something they're leaving off their job applications.

[sigma722]

So I just saw this on the Blu-ray.com forum...

http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss295/chrisfranklin8/900959d0.jpg

credit goes to jwbbud...


Not sure how I feel about it being a jumbo steelbook....

[shrike4242]

Not sure how I feel about it being a jumbo steelbook....It's a 4-disc release, so they have to make space for them somewhere.

Anything that's 3+ discs is going to be a double-wide case, which is what that steelbook looks like it is.

[iNCREDiPiNOY]

don't want!

[iNCREDiPiNOY]

Online just dropped the price to $7.50

[bob330i]

don't want!

Why does it matter, just curious? Don't you have other "fat" collections?

For me, as long as the height is the same as other BR cases, I'm ok with it especially for $7.50.

[AccordTR]

Wonder what our Futureshop edition will be? Is the height of this dvd or blu-ray?

[mlisette23]

Not the best looking steelbook, to me it would look better if the plastic insert wasn't showing. Oh well it's not as if I'm not going to get it.

[maximus101]

Wonder what our Futureshop edition will be? Is the height of this dvd or blu-ray?

I'm pretty sure the FS version will be the exactly the same since they are getting it from the same source.

On your second point, since it has the picture of the blu-ray on the cover insert, I would assume this is going to be blu-ray height.

[Pookymeister]

Snow White preordering was such a success i guess i can go for this too

[knight19]

It's a 4-disc release, so they have to make space for them somewhere.

Anything that's 3+ discs is going to be a double-wide case, which is what that steelbook looks like it is.

I really wish they hadn't made a space for the digital copy disc. I mean, you use it once and throw it away.

[Animal7390]

i keep my digital copy discs. im a completionist though

[LinkinPrime]

That looks strange...I'll wait till I see it in person though.

[philmcfly]

i keep my digital copy discs. im a completionist though

I feel the same way. In fact I wouldn't redeem the Digital Copies (I only do them in iTunes), if it wasn't for the fact that they had an expiration date. I like keeping everything untouched.

[digitalbabe]

Hi All, I just wanted to chime in and say a few words regarding the "Jumbo" steelbook "style". I buy quite a few discs from Germany (I'm 1/2 German) and like some of the limited, smaller films. The Fast & Furious 1-4 release, was the same style as the upcoming "Up". Here are some user photos uploaded on Amazon.com. http://www.amazon.com/Furious-Jumbo-SteelBook-German-Region/dp/B002OJLB4Y

Please note that the actual FF 1-4 BD "jumbo" steelbook title was originally available at Amazon.de. Amazon.com is pulling this in, through their title feed. I have it and still like it-although it does slightly resembles some of the "tin" releases you may find at Australian Retailer EZ Video and others.

Hope this helps,
Sariena

[gunm]

It sort of looks like a slimmer version of the BoB BR set. Not sure if I'm going to stick w/Amazon or get this. I did skip the SW steelbook, but Up is much higher on my favorites list than SW.

[h3llbring3r]

Thanks OP.

[ghost00]

so its $7.50 for a bluray?

[ChunkyLover78]

so its $7.50 for a bluray?

nope. 750 is for the preorder for the blu ray and you get a free steelbook if you preorder... the blu ray most likely prob be around 25

[supermodestmouse]

i'll be out there tomorrow ^^

[Pookymeister]

picking up my Pinocchio tomorrow or Monday, so probably will grab one of these at the same time.

[SuperJedi]

For some reason, I am not really really a big fan of Up... I mean, it's good, but without $10 off I am gonna pass and wait for a DEAL on it.

Steelcase is pretty overrated.

[iNCREDiPiNOY]

You may deposit $5.00 instead of $7.50

[sunnysky]

Does Best Buy ever treat Pre-orders like Gamestop. Where you can put down $5 for something, but come in and use the $5 on something else instead of what you pre-ordered.

[jacknicklson]

This thing us huge!!!
East Brunswick nj had about 6 left

[koji126]

Just came back from Best Buy, they wouldn't sell it to me. They said to come back on Tuesday.

[takotchi]

Just came back from Best Buy, they wouldn't sell it to me. They said to come back on Tuesday.

They're idiots. The ad clearly states that it starts today, 10/11. I got mine with little problem... they just had to find them in the back first.

[xeno]

Got the case no prob, here is what it looks like on the inside if anyone cares....

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=4684&pictureid=9572
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=4684&pictureid=9573

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=4684&pictureid=9574
EDIT: Yes its a steelbook. This is what the inside look like.

[tahoesnowboarder]

so is it a still a steelbook? in looks like plastic from the pictures. also is it true that the pre-sell for up is only $5. let all us know!

[lolwut?]

Looks good to me. So can someone explain this to me? What prevents someone from buying the $5 (or $7.50) pre-order and then just never coming in to get the pre-order. As long as you pay cash, I don't see why you can't just keep the steelbook after that.

I just highly doubt Best Buy will beat (or even match) Amazon's 27.99 price

[iNCREDiPiNOY]

$5 is the minimum deposit for pre-order. $7.50 is without pre-order.

[xeno]

so is it a still a steelbook? in looks like plastic from the pictures. also is it true that the pre-sell for up is only $5. let all us know!

yes its a steel book with plastic inside.

[Afflicted]

Looks good to me. So can someone explain this to me? What prevents someone from buying the $5 (or $7.50) pre-order and then just never coming in to get the pre-order. As long as you pay cash, I don't see why you can't just keep the steelbook after that.

I just highly doubt Best Buy will beat (or even match) Amazon's 27.99 price

Well my understanding with preorder items... they are a free gift for preordering... so I would think that you can go back and get your money if you don't pick it up and nothing should be said about the steelbook... now I've not tried this but I would think that's how it should work.

As far as the $5.00 thing... well when it's scanned it's $7.50, it also says $7.50 deposit required on the package, so I would guess it's very YMMV as to whether you could get it for $5.00

[jacknicklson]

These do seem lighter than other steelbooks. Same with snow white

[Pookymeister]

Grabbed one today - they have to go to the back to find it.
Not super impressed with it, but free is free.

[shrike4242]

$5 is the minimum deposit for pre-order. $7.50 is without pre-order.Incorrect. It's the same as the Snow White pre-order, $7.50 down. Same routine as the Snow White pre-order, scan two UPC's, pay $7.50 + tax.

Well my understanding with preorder items... they are a free gift for preordering... so I would think that you can go back and get your money if you don't pick it up and nothing should be said about the steelbook... now I've not tried this but I would think that's how it should work.

As far as the $5.00 thing... well when it's scanned it's $7.50, it also says $7.50 deposit required on the package, so I would guess it's very YMMV as to whether you could get it for $5.00The back of the cardboard over the case says you have two weeks to pick up the pre-order and if you don't after that date (11/27/09 for Up), then the receipt can be refunded. No mention anywhere about handing the steelbook back to BB when refunding the receipt.

Plenty of people have done it and kept the steelbook without any apparent issue. Plus, if BB thinks they can charge $14.99 tax on it on the back end of things, they can't, since you didn't agree to that charge when making the purchase.

[SakBee]

Got it today. This thing IS huge!

[lolwut?]

Well I wasn't planning to go back to get the $7.50 back; I don't know how I'd feel about keeping the Up steelbook for completely free.

I read the slip on the back of the steelbook and thought I knew how it worked, but when the cashier scanned the two UPC's, the total came to around $22, so she deducted the $14.99 charge (for the steelbook I guess) because it was supposed to be free, and I was left with the 7.50 for the Blu-Ray pre-order. I'm not sure if it mentions a steelbook anywhere on the receipt, but I don't think it does.

[tahoesnowboarder]

got mine today at my local BB. just like stated before the deposit for the presell is $7.50 the same price as the pre sell for Snow White steelbook. i think the $5 varies depending on store. i did use the best buy 10% coupon, so if you are going to get this i suggest bringing the coupon as well ($.75) [Have only till monday to use or for Reward zone silver has till next week). Good luck to all that can find this. i am looking at it now an boy its pretty big!!!

[shrike4242]

Well I wasn't planning to go back to get the $7.50 back; I don't know how I'd feel about keeping the Up steelbook for completely free.

I read the slip on the back of the steelbook and thought I knew how it worked, but when the cashier scanned the two UPC's, the total came to around $22, so she deducted the $14.99 charge (for the steelbook I guess) because it was supposed to be free, and I was left with the 7.50 for the Blu-Ray pre-order. I'm not sure if it mentions a steelbook anywhere on the receipt, but I don't think it does.It does list it, as a pre-sell item, at $0.00.

Look over the receipt and you'll see two line items on there.

[gunm]

I picked "Up" a Steelbook today.

I decided to keep my Amazon temporarily until the release-week ad reveals itself. If BB is the same or cheaper than Amazon, then I'll pick it "Up" from there.

[Pookymeister]

It does list it, as a pre-sell item, at $0.00.

Look over the receipt and you'll see two line items on there.

My receipt only has one line that says "Up Pre-sell" for $7.50.
I think the cashier only scanned the blu-ray UPC, not the steelbook's though.

[Animal7390]

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9506073&type=product&id=2019957
it is 27.99

[sephiroth61787]

My receipt only has one line that says "Up Pre-sell" for $7.50.
I think the cashier only scanned the blu-ray UPC, not the steelbook's though.

Same here. I guess if someone else has it cheaper, I can cancel the BB pre-order without any qualms.

[shrike4242]

I picked "Up" a Steelbook today.

I decided to keep my Amazon temporarily until the release-week ad reveals itself. If BB is the same or cheaper than Amazon, then I'll pick it "Up" from there.Ditto on both counts for me.

My receipt only has one line that says "Up Pre-sell" for $7.50.
I think the cashier only scanned the blu-ray UPC, not the steelbook's though.Yes, they screwed up and only did the movie pre-order, not the steelbook. Should be a real mess when they try to find the last steelbook their inventory says they have.

[lolwut?]

It does list it, as a pre-sell item, at $0.00.

Look over the receipt and you'll see two line items on there.

No, it's not on there, because this:

My receipt only has one line that says "Up Pre-sell" for $7.50.
I think the cashier only scanned the blu-ray UPC, not the steelbook's though.

Deleting the 14.99 charge basically turned it into what Pooky said above

[shrike4242]

Deleting the 14.99 charge basically turned it into what Pooky said aboveIf they didn't scan the UPC for the steelbook itself, there won't be a line item for it on the receipt.

If they scanned both UPC's, one for the BR or the DVD version and one for the steelbook, there will be two line items, one for the steelbook @ $14.99 with a $14.99 instant discount and one for the $7.50 pre-order.

Two line items, they did it right, one line item, they didn't.

[major morgan]

If they didn't scan the UPC for the steelbook itself, there won't be a line item for it on the receipt.

If they scanned both UPC's, one for the BR or the DVD version and one for the steelbook, there will be two line items, one for the steelbook @ $14.99 with a $14.99 instant discount and one for the $7.50 pre-order.

Two line items, they did it right, one line item, they didn't.


I saw the girl only scan one bar code when the instructions on the bottom say to scan the steelbook bar code + a BD/DVD bar code. My reciept only shows a pre-order for $7.50 with no mention of a steelbook.

Imagine if the cashiers made this mistake several times. Their inventory would be so screwed that they may think there was a ton of "shrinkage" on these.

[shrike4242]

I saw the girl only scan one bar code when the instructions on the bottom say to scan the steelbook bar code + a BD/DVD bar code. My reciept only shows a pre-order for $7.50 with no mention of a steelbook.

Imagine if the cashiers made this mistake several times. Their inventory would be so screwed that they may think there was a ton of "shrinkage" on these.Yes, that's someone who's not reading the back of the package when scanning the barcodes. :dunce:

I'm sure their inventory will be a bit off from all of these "mistakes".

[mlisette23]

Yes, that's someone who's not reading the back of the package when scanning the barcodes. :dunce:

I'm sure their inventory will be a bit off from all of these "mistakes".

I think these mistakes work to our advantage if we want to keep the steelbook and get our pre-order money back. There's nothing on the receipt to remind them about the steelbook only that we pre-ordered a movie.

[tankass]

Just picked mine up and noticed that the pic in the original post is a little different from actual case. Instead of the normal case thats the thickness of a normal DVD, its a little thicker than a TV series set would be with steel front and back covers. Havent had a chance to look at it thouroghly but the middle seems to be supported by plastic and a little thicker to accomadate the extra discs I assume. Sorry if someone already posted this. Dont have timet or ead through the whole post.

[shrike4242]

I think these mistakes work to our advantage if we want to keep the steelbook and get our pre-order money back. There's nothing on the receipt to remind them about the steelbook only that we pre-ordered a movie.The flip side of that is if you go into the store to do a pre-order and pick up the steelbook, and when they can't find them when the computer says there's 5 of them in-store, you're likely to get a bit irked about that problem.

Works both ways, though when the inventory is out of whack for those, people don't tend to be very understanding.

[Ed_]

I reserved two and the cashier asked me how the pre order worked. I explained it to her and she laughed saying, " Why am I asking you when I work here?" the not so funny part was when she tried to keep the steelbooks. She thought they were displays :/

[digitalbabe]

Ed-oh lord, I don't mean to laugh, but that was kind of funny, lol. I am glad you got yours too. I placed my pre-order as well:) Here's to hopin' some Pixar coupons surface-though I am not holding my breath. Anyone hunting down the Disney & Pixar Steels around the world, good luck (sounds like murder and mayhem for the other titles! LOL).

[mrhappi79]

This thing IS huge!

That's what she said!

[Penguin1084]

for whatever reason, I got the vibe that this thing would be a piece of trash (either from the pics I saw or from the people that posted) but it is actually very nice. I really like the steelbook and like the size because you can just put all the paperwork right in the steelbook with the discs.

EDIT:

and also, the people working there had NO CLUE what I was asking for and it took them 30 minutes to find the steelbook -.-

[Mako1215]

Gota get mine soon.

[Animal7390]

picked mine up today, they had no idea what i was talking about and tried telling me that they dont pre order movies instore. i said bs, i did it last week for snow white. he went out back and came up front with the box of them.

[chuckstaton]

Stinky - I went in to capitalize on the Pinnochio deal (which was great - got the three disc blu ray for $9.99) and saw the Up steelbook with the $14.99 price on it. Went to the register, asked the woman if the blu ray was $14.99 (I couldn't imagine a four-disc DVD, which is how many discs that case held). She said it was, and even if it wasn't, I could pay $7.50 and take the steelbook home, then when I came to pay for it, if it was more than $14.99 I could just get my money back.
Definitely not a bad deal, but I really thought maybe they were just trying to drive some preorders by lowering the price a lot. Looks like I will be stuck looking elsewhere for the actual discs.

[apsmith21]

Went to the register, asked the woman if the blu ray was $14.99 (I couldn't imagine a four-disc DVD, which is how many discs that case held). She said it was, and even if it wasn't, I could pay $7.50 and take the steelbook home, then when I came to pay for it, if it was more than $14.99 I could just get my money back.
Definitely not a bad deal, but I really thought maybe they were just trying to drive some preorders by lowering the price a lot. Looks like I will be stuck looking elsewhere for the actual discs.

Pretty sure that Best Buy's price will be 27.99 on release day - or thereabouts. Your price, at register would be 20.49 + any taxes because
of the deposit you put down for the disc.

The 14.99 price is supposedly what you would pay if you just "bought" the steelbook, and didn't put a deposit down on the disc. Why anyone would do that is beyond me, though.

[shrike4242]

Pretty sure that Best Buy's price will be 27.99 on release day - or thereabouts. Your price, at register would be 20.49 + any taxes because
of the deposit you put down for the disc.

The 14.99 price is supposedly what you would pay if you just "bought" the steelbook, and didn't put a deposit down on the disc. Why anyone would do that is beyond me, though.Correct on both counts.

We may see the price drop a little bit before release day, though if a 3 disc set like Snow White is $24.99 from BB, I doubt we'd see much else of a drop from $27.99 for a 4-disc set like Up.

You're right about the steelbook being $14.99 w/o a pre-order, since the pre-order charges $7.50 and makes the steelbook "free" with a $14.99 bundle coupon.

You could just pay for the pre-order and not pick it up and come out ahead with the steelbook "purchase". I don't think we'll get much chance of a coupon this time around like we did with Snow White, I don't think we'd get much of a savings getting it from Amazon save not paying for sales tax.

[Dietcola]

I got mine today along with Metroid Trilogy I dont know why I got that game...but heh. My case had a small dent in it also.

[token2k6]

Finally saw the steelbook cases out today. It's amazing these don't move faster, I guess hardcore movie collectors are on the way out, thanks to either: the economy or digital downloads...

Interesting to note that it had a bulky-plastic center. I wonder if it is theme related for the movie or what?? definitely thicker than the Snow White steelbook...(and btw, are these even official SteelBooks like from the official SteelBook company that everyone is so anal about on here?)

[koji126]

So I went back to Best Buy after they told me on Sunday that they will not put the steelbook out until today. I come in and ask where the steelbooks are at and after looking into the computer they tell me that they have 300 on order. They also tell me that no other Best Buy in our area got them.

[shrike4242]

Something to keep in mind about getting this from BB, as Amazon is now offering $10 savings when you buy Up and Monsters, Inc. on the same order:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=239640

I redid my two separate orders into one order, and it took $10 off Monsters, Inc. from the order confirmation screen, down to $18.49. Up was still $27.99.

[Greenboom98]

Picked my Steelbook yesterday at the Victorville, CA store and they had a few left. Since they are bigger they take more space on the rack where they had them. Can't wait for the movie to come out! Might just preorder both Up & Monsters Inc and then go in and get my money back for the preorder. Don't know yet... :-/ Love the steelbook though... really nice except for the huge plastic thing inside... but doesn't bother me at all though. :-D

[token2k6]

Wow! Just got an email saying the blu-ray is going to be a 4-Disc pack: 2 BluRay discs, 1 digital copy, 1 dvd. holy FTW!!!

[iNCREDiPiNOY]

I picked mine today! I'm gonna transform thickest case into normal size!

[Salamando3000]

Man, I had far too hard a time getting a hold of this.

Tried getting one on Sunday. No sign of it on the shelves. Asked the first grunt I could find, who told me, in order "That's an online only deal" "We have it in store, but it's still online only. You have to go online and order it for online pickup" "The add doesn't mention anything about online? Well, then we don't have it" "No, I won't check in the back". Would've tried another grunt, but there was a zombie walk going on in the mall across the street, and that just seemed more interesting.

On Monday, the only available grunt simply told me "Yeah, the online inventory is kind of messed up. We usually get those things with new releases on Tuesdays, so check back tomorrow." This was two hours to close, and since BestBuy.com said it takes 45 minutes on average for an in-store pickup order to be prepared, I submitted an order online for in-store pickup (it was 'available' according to online, and worth a shot, i figured) and killed time around town. Fifteen minutes till store close, I assume I fall in the far side of 45 minutes, head home. Seven minutes till store close, I get an email telling me my order's ready to be picked up.

Yesterday (Tuesday), I head to Best Buy on my way to a meeting. There's no steelbooks on the shelves, and they cannot find my order. At this point, I decide I should just wipe my hands of this store. After my meeting, I go to the Best Buy near it, find a steelbook, and preorder. At the register, it took me a good five minutes to convince the cashiers that I should have the box. Wasn't until an experienced cashier chimed in with a "If the box is empty, give it to him" that I got to leave with my prize.

Sometime in there, it became less about actually getting the thing and more about not letting Best Buy beat me...

[xeno]

Man, I had far too hard a time getting a hold of this.

Tried getting one on Sunday. No sign of it on the shelves. Asked the first grunt I could find, who told me, in order "That's an online only deal" "We have it in store, but it's still online only. You have to go online and order it for online pickup" "The add doesn't mention anything about online? Well, then we don't have it" "No, I won't check in the back". Would've tried another grunt, but there was a zombie walk going on in the mall across the street, and that just seemed more interesting.

On Monday, the only available grunt simply told me "Yeah, the online inventory is kind of messed up. We usually get those things with new releases on Tuesdays, so check back tomorrow." This was two hours to close, and since BestBuy.com said it takes 45 minutes on average for an in-store pickup order to be prepared, I submitted an order online for in-store pickup (it was 'available' according to online, and worth a shot, i figured) and killed time around town. Fifteen minutes till store close, I assume I fall in the far side of 45 minutes, head home. Seven minutes till store close, I get an email telling me my order's ready to be picked up.

Yesterday (Tuesday), I head to Best Buy on my way to a meeting. There's no steelbooks on the shelves, and they cannot find my order. At this point, I decide I should just wipe my hands of this store. After my meeting, I go to the Best Buy near it, find a steelbook, and preorder. At the register, it took me a good five minutes to convince the cashiers that I should have the box. Wasn't until an experienced cashier chimed in with a "If the box is empty, give it to him" that I got to leave with my prize.

Sometime in there, it became less about actually getting the thing and more about not letting Best Buy beat me...

have you ever thought of ordering it online, then selecting the in store pickup option ?

[Salamando3000]

have you ever thought of ordering it online, then selecting the in store pickup option ?

You must've missed that part in the Monday and Tuesday paragraphs. I tried to, but the order wasn't ready until 7 minutes before close on Monday, and on Tuesday they couldn't find it.

[eau]

Got my steelbook over the weekend. Now that I read this thread I think the cashier didn't scan the barcode for the steelbook. My receipt is a one liner only.

[SakBee]

I have three Best Buys around mr area and from my experience, they either put it on the end caps, my the Disney DVDs, or right by the bluray section. All three Best Buys I've been to have been in three different locations... making it hard for the customers to find them.

[supermodestmouse]

yeah, it's funny how they move these things around! Mine was on an endcap and there were only a few left by the time i found them (and got there).

With Snow White, the steelbook was WITH THE DVDS. Who would have looked there for a BluRay sized steelbook?!

[iNCREDiPiNOY]

Yeah! I just ordered Sleeping Beauty + French, Pinocchio, Transformers 2 + SteelBook!

[koji126]

So I went to another Best Buy today, this time it showed that they had it in stock. I get there and they don't know where it is in the back. Pretty peeved about the whole thing.

[torres546]

Finally saw the steelbook cases out today. It's amazing these don't move faster, I guess hardcore movie collectors are on the way out, thanks to either: the economy or digital downloads...

Interesting to note that it had a bulky-plastic center. I wonder if it is theme related for the movie or what?? definitely thicker than the Snow White steelbook...(and btw, are these even official SteelBooks like from the official SteelBook company that everyone is so anal about on here?)

This are official Steelbooks. I am assuming these from the name being on the inside with the little TM next to it.

[srr]

I think the case looks great externally, but I don't like the disc swing-arm mechanism inside. I guess we'll see how it works out once the case is filled.

[hellboypi]

You guys make this all sound so simple. I need to get my local BB employees to read this thread and boost their confidence; I just went through the Snow White debacle. I doubt they'll get this one right either.

Well, phase One complete. I had to show them (cashier + trainee) how to correctly scan it this time, but it's correct.
The cashier told me just to bring the reciept with me and go to the customer service desk to pick it upon release. My wife and I laughed as we walked away...if only it were that easy.