Play.com
Play.com is a UK based online retailer of DVDs, CDs and other electronic products. Founded in 1998, Play.com was one of the first online retailers of the UK. It is the third biggest online retailer in the UK, according to traffic monitor Hitwise, and it is in the top 50 globally. Play.com was ranked second on November 2006 UK Hot Shops List compiled by IMRG and Hitwise.
As Play ships their goods from Jersey rather than the UK's mainland, they are exempt from collecting VAT charges on cheaper items.
History
It was
founded in 1998 under the name Play247.com, but rebranded as Play.com in 2000.
Play.com originally sold region 1 and 2 DVDs only, but has since expanded its
range to include CDs and video games and other electronic items. Since 2004 it
has sold books and electronics, in 2006 it started selling personal computers,
posters & T-Shirts and in 2007 is started selling HD-DVDs and Blu-ray Discs
to complement its standard definition DVD sales with high definition content.
Play.com now only sells region 2 DVDs, HD-DVDs and region B Blu-ray Discs with sister site PlayUSA.com selling region 1 DVDs, HD-DVDs and region A Blu-ray Discs and offering sales in a range of currencies.
Founded 1998
Headquarters Jersey, Channel
Islands
Industry DVD, music, books, electronics & gadgets, video games,
retailer
Products play.com
playusa.com
playtrade.com
Website Play.com
The site was originally popular because it stocked every DVD available and offered free delivery on all items. It has over 3,000,000 items for sale and most recently added a feature called PlayTrade (like Amazon Marketplace) other retailers to list their products on the site. Unlike Amazon, it offers free delivery on all products.
Play.com is the UK’s favorite on line DVD, CD, game and book retailer. With low prices and a range Play.com has high conversion on all traffic.
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