Best Buy no longer sells DVD or Blu-ray movies in their physical, brick-and-mortar stores. As of early 2024, they officially exited the physical media business to focus on digital, though they have recently introduced a limited selection of movies through a third-party, online-only marketplace.
It's the end of an era for Best Buy. The Minnesota-based retailer will stop sales of DVDs and Blu-ray discs later this year. The company says their move is in response to the changing ways its customers are consuming media - these days, mostly through online streaming.
Yes, people still sell DVDs, but the market has shifted heavily towards online retailers, used media stores, and dedicated collectors' markets, with physical retail (like big box stores) reducing selections, focusing more on Blu-ray/4K, and streaming dominating overall consumption. You can find them at places like Amazon, eBay, specialized online stores, pawn shops (CeX), secondhand shops (HMV, charity shops), and even some supermarkets.
Merchandising: A Look Back at the Last Days of DVD and Blu-ray at Best Buy. Best Buy confirmed in October 2023 that it was exiting the DVD and Blu-ray Disc business, but the physical media home entertainment formats were still offered in stores for the first two months of 2024.
Since the 2010s, streaming has dominated media consumption, sinking sales of DVDs and CDs. And yet discs are still circulating in retail, and, in some cases, demand is reviving — particularly from collectors.
The big four retailer has announced that it will stop selling CDs and DVDs due to weakened consumer demand. Tesco will replace them with higher demand categories, such as homewares, with no staff going to be impacted. Read the full article.
Yes, keeping DVDs can be worth it for reliability (no internet needed), long-term ownership (movies disappear from streaming), potential collector value (rare titles), and enjoying unedited versions, but it depends on your viewing habits and space; keep favorites and sell/donate the rest if you prefer minimalism.
I've noticed DVDs are still widely sold in 2025. At my local retailer, DVDs are usually just slightly cheaper ($5-$10) than Blu-rays. Blu-ray has been available for almost 2 decades now, yet many people still seem to prefer DVDs. Virtually all TVs sold today are at least HD 1080p.
Yes! Selling your DVDs is a great way to make space in your house and make extra cash too. The discs aren't biodegradable and take years to break down, so the best way to get rid of them is to recycle with us today - it's smart for you, smart for the planet.
Should I throw away my old DVDs and CDs? It is best to consider other options first. You could donate them to charity, sell them through online retailers or marketplaces, digitise your favourites, or offer them to a local library or community group.
Among the manufacturers that have done testing, there is consensus that, under recommended storage conditions, CD-R, DVD-R, and DVD+R discs should have a life expectancy of 100 to 200 years or more; CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and DVD-RAM discs should have a life expectancy of 25 years or more.
Once your library is digital, clear some space the responsible way. Sell titles you no longer watch, donate good-condition discs to libraries or charities, and use an e-waste or optical-media recycler for the rest.
It definitely makes sense to convert them to a digital format. The greatest advantage of a digital copy is that you can access the content without a DVD player. Moreover, you'll be able to share your files with friends and family or edit them afterwards.
Best Buy is exiting the physical media business and will no longer carry movies, including 4K Blu-rays — gutting the shrunken department that was one of my first and favorite jobs.
A DVD is a standard definition device. You won't get high-definition movie viewing on your DVD, just 480 SD. On the other hand, Blu-ray is made for HD, and you'll get the best picture possible, with 1080 HD capability for your Blu-ray movies. So if you are looking for a quality picture, Blue Ray is the clear winner.
While the future of DVDs and Blu-rays is uncertain, the future of playing them isn't looking too bright. Samsung officially announced this year that it would stop producing its line of 4K Blu-ray players in the United States. Don't let this scare you if you currently collect DVDs and Blu-rays.
There are many factors to point to that could explain why this might be happening, from the cost of streaming services, increasing acts of censorship, and concerns about the long-term ownership of digital content. For the purposes of collecting, sentimentality, or community, the DVD isn't dead yet.
Unwanted CDs, DVDs and records can be donated to charity shops or sold on sites like Zapper and Ziffit. Some Recycling Centres accept these items but this service does vary across the country. It's best to check with your local authority.
Yes, similar degradation processes can affect DVDs (Digital Versatile Disc) and Blu-ray discs, though they may have different names such as "DVD rot" or "Blu-ray decay." These discs also have reflective layers that can deteriorate over time, leading to data loss.
The “Boycott Tesco” campaign applies, more or less, to all supermarkets. Increasing centralization and market domination by fewer and fewer players means that our food becomes increasingly poor, with fresh local food, and therefore local culture, increasingly under threat.
