CO said:If these are the same disks but repackaged, this is going one confusing aisle when the buyer reaches the Star Wars Section:
Consumer: "OK, what I should I get my kids........They said they like Episode IV, V, and VI. Ok, I see there is a boxset from 2004 with Darth Vader on it.... no wait there is a boxset from 2005 with the Original Characters on it..... no wait they are sold individually from 2006..... no wait there is a boxset that came out this November. Excuse me sir, what is the difference between all of these sets?
Best Buy Guy: OK, you have the 2004 set, they are fully remastered, yet they couldn't get the lightsabers right, but they are the Special Editions, then you have the 2005 set, they are the same set without the bonus disk, then you have the 2006 set, which are the original versions along with the same set from 2004/2005, the problem is these original versions look like shit cause they are not remastered, then you have the 2008 set which are combo of the 2004/2005/2006 Special Editions which are fully remastered, but the lightsabers are wrong, and they are the special editions, along with the original versions that look like shit. Got it?
Consumer: Umm......maybe I'll take a pass on any SW stuff for my kid, where are the Pirates of the Caribbean DVD's?
You're giving the Best Buy guy waaaay to much credit. From my experience, the exchange would be more like this:
Consumer: What's the difference between all these sets?
BB Guy: This 2004 set is the full remastered special editions. The 2005 set is the same without the bonus disc. The 2006 set is the same as the 2004 set but it comes with the original versions as well. The 2008 set is the same as the 2006 set, but with a different package.
Consumer: Sounds like either the 2006 or 2008 set is the best one to get since it comes with the bonus disc and the only difference is the art. Thanks!
I'm not even sure if the BB guy would mention that they're special editions. More than likely, he wouldn't until stating the part about the originals, at which point, the consumer would probably ask "What do you mean originals? Aren't these other ones the originals?" Then they'd both notice the "Special Edition" on the package. I highly doubt a BB drone would mention anything about shotty lightsaber colors or a shitty looking DVD. In fact, I know of only one BB in my area, about 15 miles away, where the employees would know about that. I doubt they'd mention it though since it would be a guaranteed lost sale.
Other than that, you're probably right about them buying something else. The other thing a consumer might ask is "Do you have these in Blu-ray?". If not, it may still be a lost sale.