Do you have to stop yourself from buying movies? - Blu-ray Forum

atomik kinder · 06-22-2007, 08:24 PM

Sometimes, I think I just want to buy a movie so I will have more to watch on Blu-ray. I have to stop myself and think am I really going to watch this? Sometimes I go to the store thinking I am going to buy a certain title and then stop myself. Do I really want it or do I think I need it? I swear sometimes it is like an addiction. Apparently some of you don't have a problem with buying almost everything

When DVD first came out, I would look everywhere for DVDs and buy just about anything. I have My Best Friend's Wedding! I have never watched it! I probably never will! I got that back when a DVD was between $24 and $30. Yes, it is almost the same as it is now with Blu-ray. The prices will come down eventually. I haven't had the problem with DVD for a long time. Now I just buy the titles that I really want. I love movies and love watching movies, but I have some stuff that I have NEVER watched! But the Bly-ray discs keep calling me..........

simcal · 06-22-2007, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by atomik kinder

Sometimes, I think I just want to buy a movie so I will have more to watch on Blu-ray. I have to stop myself and think am I really going to watch this? Sometimes I go to the store thinking I am going to buy a certain title and then stop myself. Do I really want it or do I think I need it? I swear sometimes it is like an addiction. Apparently some of you don't have a problem with buying almost everything

When DVD first came out, I would look everywhere for DVDs and buy just about anything. I have My Best Friend's Wedding! I have never watched it! I probably never will! I got that back when a DVD was between $24 and $30. Yes, it is almost the same as it is now with Blu-ray. The prices will come down eventually. I haven't had the problem with DVD for a long time. Now I just buy the titles that I really want. I love movies and love watching movies, but I have some stuff that I have NEVER watched! But the Bly-ray discs keep calling me..........

your not alone

jermwhl · 06-22-2007, 08:29 PM

You should probably reword the title to: do you TRY to stop yourself from buying movies?

I try...but I usually end up walking out with more movies, not less, than I had intended!

Dadds · 06-22-2007, 08:31 PM

I feel your pain. I already got 8 this month and I already have a whole new wishlist on amazon and it just calls my name.

KenThompson · 06-22-2007, 08:56 PM

Lack of cash stops me from buying movies. Gotta feed the kids first. I always go straight to the BD department whenever in Best Buy , Future Shop, or Walmart and I grab the ones I want and wife says I'm sad, as I google the BD's.

movies3 · 06-22-2007, 09:14 PM

i sometimes do, but then again i have save alot so i normally have cash to spend

jcdDigix · 06-22-2007, 09:17 PM

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Then that's the END!

BStecke · 06-22-2007, 09:17 PM

Yeah, you're definitely not alone in this. I too have DVD's I've never watched, and since joining this site I can't stop patrolling the web for bd deals and perusing the aisles at Best Buy looking through movies I've looked at a million times. It's rough.

GasCat · 06-22-2007, 09:25 PM

When I approach buying something I ask if I can get it cheaper. If yes, then I will usually not buy it there. I then ask how much can I get for it should I want to get rid of it. (This is its retained value.) If the answer is only a dollar or two less than what I paid I'll make the purchase. It's cheaper than renting movies and I have it in my possession.

So yes, I can stop myself from buying. DVDspot says my collection when new is valued at twice what I payed for it. So I am pretty much on track.

MasterXeus · 06-22-2007, 09:31 PM

I know what you mean and I feel like buying a Blu-ray movie just because it's blu-ray but so far I'm in control. I buy only the ones I like, I just hit 50 Blu-ray movies (which is small compare to others) There's only about 8 more that are out that i really want and I think 5 more coming soon.

"Control, control. You must learn control."

The Don · 06-22-2007, 09:33 PM

I stopped myself once today and twice this week...

luckily my local stores don't have quite the selection comparable to amazon....or the price...

I'm waiting for a few pre-orders..

LeoneFan · 06-22-2007, 09:35 PM

Considering there are hardly any movies worth buying on BD right now, it's not very difficult to stop. Wake up FOX and MGM!!!

The Don · 06-22-2007, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by LeoneFan

Considering there are hardly any movies worth buying on BD right now, it's not very difficult to stop. Wake up FOX and MGM!!!

ahaha there are several worth buying...I just own a good portion of them....

at least the ones I like....and there are still a few I have to grab IE: Memento and a few others....

JonFox18 · 06-22-2007, 10:01 PM

The siren call of blurays is one no man can resist. I went to Best Buy yesterday to grab a new portable memory. I walked out with another bluray as well.

My aunt once asked my mom if my movie buying was a problem. My mother's response, "At least it's not heroin."

Nice to know that those were my options: Movies or Heroin.

Think I made the right choice?

GasCat · 06-23-2007, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by JonFox18

Think I made the right choice?

I bought two at Best Buy for a class. I went home looked at the prices on-line and took both back the next day. I think they were collectively 12 dollars more at BB. My cost was having to wait for them to arrive though.

Smallville206 · 06-23-2007, 12:37 AM

I buy a lot, but I am also pretty selective at the same time. Looking at some of the members collections here I am very impressed, but now that I see this thread it makes me wonder how many of the guys with already huge Blu ray collections just buy to buy with no real thought to the movie itself.

The Don · 06-23-2007, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smallville206

I buy a lot, but I am also pretty selective at the same time. Looking at some of the members collections here I am very impressed, but now that I see this thread it makes me wonder how many of the guys with already huge Blu ray collections just buy to buy with no real thought to the movie itself.

I only buy movies I want to own or like...

there are certain movies that people buy because the PQ is fantastic, even if the storyline sucked...

I once had someone here bash me because I said I didn't like Crank and called me a fanboy for owning X-Men III.....

but at least I have an excuse (in being a fanboy???)...I won't just buy a movie because the PQ is outstanding...

although...I completely see the addiction...sometimes I want to buy a BD just to own one...and then I see the selection and only see worthwhile buys as movies I already own...

JonFox18 · 06-23-2007, 01:03 AM

While I admit to buying some movies that I don't consider to be masterpieces of cinema, I don't buy anything just because it's on bluray.

I usually look at a movie before I buy it and ask myself, "Will I watch this more than twice?" If the answer is yes, then I'll probably buy the movie. The problem comes when I buy every movie that I'll watch more than twice.

For example, I bought "The Big Hit". Was it an okay movie? Yes. Is it something I'll watch a couple of times? Yes. Is it something I had to own my own copy of? NO. And that's the problem.

buckshot · 06-23-2007, 02:02 AM

I have recently stopped all my bd buying. 1 reason is because I only have a few more I want. 2 would be that I have blockbuster total access. I prefer to rent to make sure its good, then buy. once 300, untouchables and warriors come out i'll be good til xmas.

everytime I see a deal though I have to stop myself and think about how many times i'll actually watch the movie.

reiella · 06-23-2007, 02:28 AM

I'm guilty of it. I bought Ultimate Avengers mostly as it was on Blu-Ray.
I look at alot of movies that should be renters right now for us.

But in all, nothing too bad.

06-22-2007, 08:24 PM	#1
atomik kinder Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Omaha NE 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	Do you have to stop yourself from buying movies? Sometimes, I think I just want to buy a movie so I will have more to watch on Blu-ray. I have to stop myself and think am I really going to watch this? Sometimes I go to the store thinking I am going to buy a certain title and then stop myself. Do I really want it or do I think I need it? I swear sometimes it is like an addiction. Apparently some of you don't have a problem with buying almost everything When DVD first came out, I would look everywhere for DVDs and buy just about anything. I have My Best Friend's Wedding! I have never watched it! I probably never will! I got that back when a DVD was between $24 and $30. Yes, it is almost the same as it is now with Blu-ray. The prices will come down eventually. I haven't had the problem with DVD for a long time. Now I just buy the titles that I really want. I love movies and love watching movies, but I have some stuff that I have NEVER watched! But the Bly-ray discs keep calling me..........

06-22-2007, 10:01 PM	#14
JonFox18 Member Member since:Jun 2007	The siren call of blurays is one no man can resist. I went to Best Buy yesterday to grab a new portable memory. I walked out with another bluray as well. My aunt once asked my mom if my movie buying was a problem. My mother's response, "At least it's not heroin." Nice to know that those were my options: Movies or Heroin. Think I made the right choice? Last edited by JonFox18; 06-22-2007 at 10:18 PM.

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06-22-2007, 08:29 PM	#3
jermwhl Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Virginia	You should probably reword the title to: do you TRY to stop yourself from buying movies? I try...but I usually end up walking out with more movies, not less, than I had intended!

06-22-2007, 08:31 PM	#4
Dadds Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:South NJ Blu-ray reviews:3	I feel your pain. I already got 8 this month and I already have a whole new wishlist on amazon and it just calls my name.

06-22-2007, 08:56 PM	#5
KenThompson Power Member Member since:Sep 2006 Location:B.C. Canada	Lack of cash stops me from buying movies. Gotta feed the kids first. I always go straight to the BD department whenever in Best Buy , Future Shop, or Walmart and I grab the ones I want and wife says I'm sad, as I google the BD's.

06-22-2007, 09:14 PM	#6
movies3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2006 Location:KY Blu-ray collection:5 Blu-ray reviews:56	i sometimes do, but then again i have save alot so i normally have cash to spend

06-22-2007, 09:17 PM	#7
jcdDigix Senior Member Member since:May 2007 Location:FL 4K collection:202 Blu-ray collection:1075 DVD collection:1341 Digital collection:3 iTunes collection:134 Blu-ray reviews:7	NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Then that's the END!

06-22-2007, 09:17 PM	#8
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	Yeah, you're definitely not alone in this. I too have DVD's I've never watched, and since joining this site I can't stop patrolling the web for bd deals and perusing the aisles at Best Buy looking through movies I've looked at a million times. It's rough.

06-22-2007, 09:25 PM	#9
GasCat Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	When I approach buying something I ask if I can get it cheaper. If yes, then I will usually not buy it there. I then ask how much can I get for it should I want to get rid of it. (This is its retained value.) If the answer is only a dollar or two less than what I paid I'll make the purchase. It's cheaper than renting movies and I have it in my possession. So yes, I can stop myself from buying. DVDspot says my collection when new is valued at twice what I payed for it. So I am pretty much on track.

06-22-2007, 09:31 PM	#10
MasterXeus Power Member Member since:Mar 2007	I know what you mean and I feel like buying a Blu-ray movie just because it's blu-ray but so far I'm in control. I buy only the ones I like, I just hit 50 Blu-ray movies (which is small compare to others) There's only about 8 more that are out that i really want and I think 5 more coming soon. "Control, control. You must learn control."

06-22-2007, 09:33 PM	#11
The Don Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2006 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:2	I stopped myself once today and twice this week... luckily my local stores don't have quite the selection comparable to amazon....or the price... I'm waiting for a few pre-orders..

06-22-2007, 09:35 PM	#12
LeoneFan Senior Member Member since:Jan 2007	Considering there are hardly any movies worth buying on BD right now, it's not very difficult to stop. Wake up FOX and MGM!!!

06-23-2007, 12:37 AM	#16
Smallville206 Active Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Seattle, Washington	I buy a lot, but I am also pretty selective at the same time. Looking at some of the members collections here I am very impressed, but now that I see this thread it makes me wonder how many of the guys with already huge Blu ray collections just buy to buy with no real thought to the movie itself.

06-23-2007, 01:03 AM	#18
JonFox18 Member Member since:Jun 2007	While I admit to buying some movies that I don't consider to be masterpieces of cinema, I don't buy anything just because it's on bluray. I usually look at a movie before I buy it and ask myself, "Will I watch this more than twice?" If the answer is yes, then I'll probably buy the movie. The problem comes when I buy every movie that I'll watch more than twice. For example, I bought "The Big Hit". Was it an okay movie? Yes. Is it something I'll watch a couple of times? Yes. Is it something I had to own my own copy of? NO. And that's the problem.

06-23-2007, 02:02 AM	#19
buckshot Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2007 Location:san die ego Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	I have recently stopped all my bd buying. 1 reason is because I only have a few more I want. 2 would be that I have blockbuster total access. I prefer to rent to make sure its good, then buy. once 300, untouchables and warriors come out i'll be good til xmas. everytime I see a deal though I have to stop myself and think about how many times i'll actually watch the movie.

06-23-2007, 02:28 AM	#20
reiella Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:237 DVD collection:1	I'm guilty of it. I bought Ultimate Avengers mostly as it was on Blu-Ray. I look at alot of movies that should be renters right now for us. But in all, nothing too bad.

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