[HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: December Boys NOT Available in Video Stores

[Sheryll Townsend]

"Steve"
> <bboyminn at ...> wrote:
> >
> > I check the local (small town) Blockbuster, and
> Hollywood Video,
> > and none of them had it, even though it was
> released on Dec 18.
> > Hollywood Video website does claim their stores
> have it in 
> > stock but the local store didn't. 
> > 
> > I can't understand the reluctance. The movie cost
> US$20, likely
> > the video stores get it wholesale so US$15. If
> they rent it four
> > or five times, they would get their money back on
> it. Certainly,
> > even a small limited audience film like this will
> get rented 5
> > times.
> > 
> > I suggest that we each inquire at our own local
> video stores to
> > see if they have it in stock. If they get enough
> requests,
> > even if those requests occur is a diverse area, it
> would send 
> > a message that there are people out here who do
> want to see it.
> > 
> > Maybe we can get a ground swell going and get it
> into local
> > video stores. Please inquire at your local video
> store.
> > 
>
Sheryll:

Just an FYI on the likelihood of that working. Sad to
say, most stores don't order for themselves, at least
not with the chains. Our orders are sent to us with no
input on our part. If a title isn't received on
release, we aren't going to carry it as a rental. 

That said, if you have a local independent video
store, the odds of getting them to carry a title is
much better. 

Sheryll, whose store did not get December Boys but who
did see it for sale at Future Shop yesterday


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