Buy/Rent Debate - Blu-ray Forum

JasonSB · 07-27-2009, 04:59 AM

I've recently begun to question if I should continue to buy Blu-ray, rather than simply subscribe to Netflix. As a child, I collected cards and comic books. As an adult, I've collected CDs and DVDs. Given what little use I have for things I've collected previously, I can't help but wonder if my time and money would be better spent on other things. For example, w/ Netflix I'd pay $11/month and my only worry would be receiving damaged Blu-rays. If I continue to buy, I'll spend much more than that /month and deals will dictate what I buy.

Edawg72 · 07-27-2009, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonSB

I've recently begun to question if I should continue to buy Blu-ray, rather than simply subscribe to Netflix. As a child, I collected cards and comic books. As an adult, I've collected CDs and DVDs. Given what little use I have for things I've collected previously, I can't help but wonder if my time and money would be better spent on other things. For example, w/ Netflix I'd pay $11/month and my only worry would be receiving damaged Blu-rays. If I continue to buy, I'll spend much more than that /month and deals will dictate what I buy.

I've done the same thing throughout my adult life. Clothes, shoes, CD's, standard DVD's, etc... If you are a creature of habit and like collecting things, then by all means, start with Blu Ray's. I didn't have any blu rays until this year if that helps. I NEVER paid full retail for any them. There's deals to be had all the time. Amazon, eBay, etc...

Good luck and happy collecting!!!

JimShaw · 07-27-2009, 05:30 AM

I just did it. I was spending a fortune on DVDs and Blus. I would stick them on the shelves and re-watch only a very few.

A couple weeks ago I sold about 55 Blus and last week, I started Netflex. Going to get to watch all the movies and purchase only the ones that I know I will watch over.

I am going to save a couple hundred $$$ a month in purchasing movies that I want to watch but would watch once.

Blu-Ron · 07-27-2009, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by JimShaw

I just did it. I was spending a fortune on DVDs and Blus. I would stick them on the shelves and re-watch only a very few.

A couple weeks ago I sold about 55 Blus and last week, I started Netflex. Going to get to watch all the movies and purchase only the ones that I know I will watch over.
I am going to save a couple hundred $$$ a month in purchasing movies that I want to watch but would watch once.

This is why I only own 44 Blu's.

NJ_RAMS_FAN · 07-27-2009, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Ron

This is why I only own 44 Blu's.

yea. if i would have kept all the blu-rays I bought, i would be over 175+. I have sold tons of them. and If i blind buy, and dont like, i sell it back. I just dont like renting for some reason.

Teabaggins · 07-27-2009, 03:17 PM

the last time I got a BD from netflix that was damaged was "Baby Mama" a while ago and they sent out another copy asap

JimShaw · 07-27-2009, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Teabaggins

the last time I got a BD from netflix that was damaged was "Baby Mama" a while ago and they sent out another copy asap

I have received about 10 Blus from Netflex and so far they have all played perfectly.

Chordata · 07-27-2009, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonSB

If I continue to buy, I'll spend much more than that /month and deals will dictate what I buy.

I can't buy anymore without deals. (Though, that said, I've bought several in the last 2 months that were on sale that I wouldn't have otherwise bought --- Taken, T2, I Robot, and Twister).

I should have rented Taken, and just shouldn't have bought the other 3.

For now on, unless it's a big thing I want (some TV shows, Braveheart, LOTR, etc.), I'll be renting at Blockbuster for $2/night.

Teabaggins · 07-27-2009, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JimShaw

I have received about 10 Blus from Netflex and so far they have all played perfectly.

yeah I get 2 to 3 blus from them a week and they play fine in general. I just make sure I inspect the disc by reflecting a light on it and then clean it thoroughly before playing it

Grumpz · 07-27-2009, 03:43 PM

I've only got 15 for good reason as well.

I blind bought 1, and only watched it once. Kinda urks me.

Now I've got to be sure I'm going to watch it several times or what's the point in owning it.

Oh ya, Camp Rock wasn't for me!

Dr.Zoidberg · 07-27-2009, 03:44 PM

I probably do about 95% renting and 5% buying. I would so many movies that I would never buy and am picky (=cheap) about the ones I buy.

FindYourWay · 07-27-2009, 03:44 PM

I rent first. Always.
Unless I know the movie and know I will watch it often.

hoju3508 · 07-27-2009, 04:05 PM

Me too.

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Originally Posted by FindYourWay

I rent first. Always.
Unless I know the movie and know I will watch it often.

phlydude · 07-27-2009, 05:51 PM

I do the Netflix deal and it has saved me money and arguments from the wife!

I am even beginning to get rid of some of my old collectables that I have bought over the years...some at a nice profit!

ranitasus · 07-27-2009, 09:41 PM

I don't rent. I have the money to buy them, so i do that instead. A lot of my friends do Netflix though

quexos · 07-27-2009, 09:43 PM

Haven't rented a movie in at least 5 years if not more.
I see movies at the cinema first then I buy or don't.

jadedeath · 07-27-2009, 09:52 PM

There are certain movies that you buy 'just to have' but never end up watching.

Everyone does it, the trick is to figure out which movies those are, and don't buy them.

Logan

Psychonaut · 07-27-2009, 09:53 PM

Rent first. I've watched MANY discs from Netflix and have yet to have a bad one. The only limitation seems to be the firmware updates. I've managed to keep my Blu's down to a small lot of enjoyable movies I can watch almost any time.

07-27-2009, 04:59 AM	#1
JasonSB Member Member since:Jun 2009	Buy/Rent Debate I've recently begun to question if I should continue to buy Blu-ray, rather than simply subscribe to Netflix. As a child, I collected cards and comic books. As an adult, I've collected CDs and DVDs. Given what little use I have for things I've collected previously, I can't help but wonder if my time and money would be better spent on other things. For example, w/ Netflix I'd pay $11/month and my only worry would be receiving damaged Blu-rays. If I continue to buy, I'll spend much more than that /month and deals will dictate what I buy.

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07-27-2009, 05:30 AM	#3
JimShaw Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Menifee, CA 4K collection:49 Blu-ray collection:1069 Trading Score:141	I just did it. I was spending a fortune on DVDs and Blus. I would stick them on the shelves and re-watch only a very few. A couple weeks ago I sold about 55 Blus and last week, I started Netflex. Going to get to watch all the movies and purchase only the ones that I know I will watch over. I am going to save a couple hundred $$$ a month in purchasing movies that I want to watch but would watch once.

07-27-2009, 03:17 PM	#6
Teabaggins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2008	the last time I got a BD from netflix that was damaged was "Baby Mama" a while ago and they sent out another copy asap

07-27-2009, 03:43 PM	#10
Grumpz Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Winnipeg, MB Blu-ray collection:22	I've only got 15 for good reason as well. I blind bought 1, and only watched it once. Kinda urks me. Now I've got to be sure I'm going to watch it several times or what's the point in owning it. Oh ya, Camp Rock wasn't for me!

07-27-2009, 03:44 PM	#11
Dr.Zoidberg Senior Member Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray collection:41 Trading Score:3	I probably do about 95% renting and 5% buying. I would so many movies that I would never buy and am picky (=cheap) about the ones I buy.

07-27-2009, 03:44 PM	#12
FindYourWay Special Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:LA, CA	I rent first. Always. Unless I know the movie and know I will watch it often.

07-27-2009, 05:51 PM	#14
phlydude Power Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Winter Garden, FL USA Playstation ID: phlydude Blu-ray collection:132 Trading Score:1	I do the Netflix deal and it has saved me money and arguments from the wife! I am even beginning to get rid of some of my old collectables that I have bought over the years...some at a nice profit!

07-27-2009, 09:41 PM	#15
ranitasus Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Sherman Oaks, Cali Home Theater Gallery:33 Blu-ray collection:1226 Blu-ray reviews:11 Trading Score:12	I don't rent. I have the money to buy them, so i do that instead. A lot of my friends do Netflix though

07-27-2009, 09:43 PM	#16
quexos Banned Member since:May 2007 Location:Brussels, Belgium	Haven't rented a movie in at least 5 years if not more. I see movies at the cinema first then I buy or don't.

07-27-2009, 09:52 PM	#17
jadedeath Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007	There are certain movies that you buy 'just to have' but never end up watching. Everyone does it, the trick is to figure out which movies those are, and don't buy them. Logan

07-27-2009, 09:53 PM	#18
Psychonaut Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Second left after Wal-Mart Blu-ray collection:111	Rent first. I've watched MANY discs from Netflix and have yet to have a bad one. The only limitation seems to be the firmware updates. I've managed to keep my Blu's down to a small lot of enjoyable movies I can watch almost any time.

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