In Store vs. Web prices HMV / Woolies

misterjingles

Very general question this.....

Do the prices on the Woolies / HMV sites reflect in-store prices .

Particularly games / dvd's

Obviously if it says WEB EXCLUSIVE then it's self explanatory but what about in general ??

jennalicious

I usually give my local store a quick call after checking the web prices, particularly if I'm shopping in Asda as they are often cheaper in store for dvd's.

mellyp

lately in my experience.............no

Just as an example, i bought 2 DVDs in HMV the other week for my daughter. Wizard of Oz and Peppa Pig. Both were £5 in store, which i thought was pretty good, until i looked at the website and one was £3.99 and the other was £4.99.

As HMV offer free delivery, it would have been cheaper to get them online.

Well at least i know now:D

Not sure about Woolies though

Helix

HMV should generally be cheaper online as they have based it in jersey (like play.com) to avoid the VAT on items under £18.

mellyp

Helix wrote:

HMV should generally be cheaper online as they have based it in jersey (like play.com) to avoid the VAT on items under £18.

Thanks for that Helix. I wasn't aware of that.

Soprano

In London, the online - store prices are very different. More so, when they have their bi-monthly "Greatest ever" sales. A £3.99 online dvd would cost £5.99.

lellie

Helix wrote:

HMV should generally be cheaper online as they have based it in jersey (like play.com) to avoid the VAT on items under £18.

yeah this makes the biggest difference. Online is virtually always cheaper. Although HMV are Guernsey not Jersey but same difference really.

slowen

HMV's site is normally cheaper than in-store

For example I wanted to purchase the indiana jones boxset and a james bond dvd which is on the bogof deal

Online
Indiana Jones - £19.99
James bond DVD's (BOGOF) - £12.99

In-store
Indiana Jones - £29.99
James bond DVD's (BOGOF) - £15.99