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The verdict
Elf
OVERPRICED.
This is the Blu-ray version of Elf, the Christmas comedy about a human raised by elves at the North Pole who travels to New York City as an adult to find his real family. It's for people who want to watch this holiday movie with bonus features like audio commentary from the star and director.
$40.00
Amazon price history via Keepa · checked 1d ago · confirm on Amazon
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The read
What's actually worth knowing.
- Comes with two separate audio commentaries featuring Will Ferrell and the director, so you get their perspective on how the film was made.
- This is a Blu-ray disc, not a standard DVD, so you'll need a Blu-ray player to watch it.
As of Aug 30, the Elf is overpriced at $40 — versus a $36.68 typical price and a $17.96 12-month low, based on Amazon's own price history.
Its price this year
This price is off the chart.
Sale check Amazon shows “20% off,” measured against a $50 “list price” it doesn't charge. Its usual price is $37 — real discount ≈ 0%.
The phantom Amazon has left this $50 “list price” untouched for 13 months — while the item actually sold for about $37. It's a fixed anchor, not a price it charges.
Prices from Amazon.com · Data sourced from Keepa
The specs
Down to the details.
- Dimensions
- 8.5 × 6.7 × 4.1 in
- Weight
- 0.31 lb