There's no question that Blu-ray is still not as inexpensive as DVD, whether you're talking about the players or the discs themselves. But prices have come down in time for the holidays, especially if you're willing to settle for an early generation model or a refurb.
In fact, we have a list of 15 Blu-ray players (thanks to DEG) that don't go for $300 or under just on Black Friday; they go for that little every day if you're willing to do a quick online search. Here are all 15 models, many with links to decent deals if you're too exasperated to search yourself.
Magnavox (NB500MG9)
MSRP: $298
AVG $220
Panasonic (DMP-BD30)
MSRP: $499.95
AVG $250
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Panasonic (DMP-BD35)
MSRP: $299.95
AVG $200
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Philips (BDP7200)
MSRP: $399.99
AVG $240
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Samsung BD-P1000
MSRP: $999
AVG $200 at low end
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Samsung BD-P1200
MSRP: $799
AVG $200 at low end
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Samsung BD-P1500
MSRP: $399
AVG $250
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Sharp BD-HP2OU
MSRP:$399
AVG $250
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Sharp BDHP21U
MSRP: $349.99
AVG $250
Sony BDP-BX1
MSRP: $499
AVG $290
Sony BDP-S300
MSRP: $499
AVG $250
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Sony BDP-S301
MSRP:$499
AVG $230
Sony BDP-S350
MSRP: $399
AVG $250
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Sylvania NB500SL9
MSRP: $349.00
AVG $200
Sylvania NB501SL9
MSRP: $289.99
AVG $220