Can't stop buying DVDs! - Blu-ray Forum

Ultimate1 · 02-07-2008, 12:05 AM

I know I should be building my Blu-ray collection, but I can't stop buying DVDs! They are just so cheap and I can get about three brand new ones for the price of one Blu-ray. Anyone else still buy DVDs and what advice do you have for me?

181 · 02-07-2008, 12:06 AM

buy blu-ray's of the ones you like off of amazon.com

SpaceDog · 02-07-2008, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Ultimate1

I know I should be building my Blu-ray collection, but I can't stop buying DVDs! They are just so cheap and I can get about three brand new ones for the price of one Blu-ray. Anyone else still buy DVDs and what advice do you have for me?

If you're like me, at some point you'll prefer to have them in BD, then you're not saving b/c you're spending $10 on a DVD versus a BD, you're actually spending $10 plus the cost of the BD.

But that's just me.

Do what makes you happy

I'm 99.9% done with DVD.

rigsgoneblu · 02-07-2008, 12:10 AM

Even with the great up-scaling of my PS3 I can't go back to DVD. I can't even rent them they just don't look good since I have gone Blu

DragonSarc · 02-07-2008, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by rigsgoneblu

Even with the great up-scaling of my PS3 I can't go back to DVD. I can't even rent them they just don't look good since I have gone Blu

same here my eyes got spoiled wont go back

DSmalls84 · 02-07-2008, 11:21 AM

I will occasionly buy tv shows and box sets on dvd. I just got all four of the James Bond Ulitmate collections at the deepdiscount sale. The remasters are good and they come with a ton of extras.

sleazypig · 02-09-2008, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by rigsgoneblu

Even with the great up-scaling of my PS3 I can't go back to DVD. I can't even rent them they just don't look good since I have gone Blu

I don't like the upscaled look. Its to grainy I prefer to run dvd in its native 480p

Slapper · 02-09-2008, 04:53 PM

I haven't bought a DVD for almost a year, but I may pick up some of the TV DVD boxed sets on the cheap pretty soon.

Ultimate1 · 02-07-2008, 12:10 AM

So do you think I should just stop buying DVDs and buy Blu-ray only despite it being more expensive? I know DVDs are on their way out, so should I just bite the bullet and get less movies each week in favor of better quality?

rigsgoneblu · 02-07-2008, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Ultimate1

So do you think I should just stop buying DVDs and buy Blu-ray only despite it being more expensive? I know DVDs are on their way out, so should I just bite the bullet and get less movies each week in favor of better quality?

I can't do it. I would much rather buy 1 movie a week on Blu than 3 DVD

dgator783 · 02-07-2008, 12:18 AM

sold my collection except for some Universal releases (The OFFice seasons and Back to the Future Set)....best decision i ever made...when I go to best buy now, the dvd section feels like ancient technology now.....Blu from here on out@!

mgonzo2u · 02-07-2008, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultimate1

So do you think I should just stop buying DVDs and buy Blu-ray only despite it being more expensive? I know DVDs are on their way out, so should I just bite the bullet and get less movies each week in favor of better quality?

In short, YES!

I stopped buying all DVD's over 3+ years ago in anticipation of the coming PS3and blu-ray movie options. All that money I saved over 3+ years is now wrapped up in the better technology and hi-def movie library.

bajor27 · 02-07-2008, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SpaceDog

If you're like me, at some point you'll prefer to have them in BD, then you're not saving b/c you're spending $10 on a DVD versus a BD, you're actually spending $10 plus the cost of the BD.

But that's just me.

Do what makes you happy

I'm 99.9% done with DVD.

+1

This is why I've stopped buying DVDs except for titles I won't update (mostly TV), titles I see taking forever to come to blu, a few cheap universal titles ($5 for children of men - i'll take that), and disney animated titles.

GORT · 02-07-2008, 12:09 AM

I no longer buy SD DVDs I only buy Blu even if it means waiting till a movie comes out on Blu. Why buy a SD and then have to buy it again when its out on Blu.

JJ · 02-07-2008, 12:10 AM

I just picked up a few DVDs actually, I'm still buying them. Upconversion will do, and when the Blu-Ray does come out, I'll pick that up. $10.00 is my max for a DVD.

Ultimate1 · 02-07-2008, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

I just picked up a few DVDs actually, I'm still buying them. Upconversion will do, and when the Blu-Ray does come out, I'll pick that up. $10.00 is my max for a DVD.

Same. I almost never spend more than $5-$10 on a DVD anymore.

Blu-Style · 02-07-2008, 12:10 AM

Advice:
Sell your entire collection as long as you get a few "$" for it...

I did it, and I feel free now...

If you wait to long, your DVD´s will be kind of worthless...
you can watch it on ebay, I saw "Lord of the Rings" ...sold for only $2...

ryoohki · 02-07-2008, 12:11 AM

sold my collection 3-4 years ago when you could get 10$+ on ebay for them.. glad i did, never bought a dvd after..

The Don · 02-07-2008, 12:13 AM

I have the complete opposite...

I won't spend money on any movie unless it's Blu...it's just not worth it...

miokti · 02-07-2008, 12:16 AM

If you don't care about PQ and AQ, then go for the cheap DVD's. Others, like myself, prefer really high PQ and AQ and are willing to pay the extra money to get it. Go buy all the DVD's that you want... just don't buy HD-DVD, it's evil.

02-07-2008, 12:05 AM	#1
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02-07-2008, 12:06 AM	#2
181 Active Member Member since:Dec 2007	buy blu-ray's of the ones you like off of amazon.com

02-07-2008, 12:10 AM	#4
rigsgoneblu Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Chicago	Even with the great up-scaling of my PS3 I can't go back to DVD. I can't even rent them they just don't look good since I have gone Blu

02-07-2008, 11:21 AM	#6
DSmalls84 Junior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Savannah	I will occasionly buy tv shows and box sets on dvd. I just got all four of the James Bond Ulitmate collections at the deepdiscount sale. The remasters are good and they come with a ton of extras.

02-09-2008, 04:53 PM	#8
Slapper Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:I live in a pineapple under the sea... Blu-ray collection:277	I haven't bought a DVD for almost a year, but I may pick up some of the TV DVD boxed sets on the cheap pretty soon.

02-07-2008, 12:18 AM	#11
dgator783 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Lakeland,FL 4K collection:377 Blu-ray collection:1521 Blu-ray reviews:11 Trading Score:14	sold my collection except for some Universal releases (The OFFice seasons and Back to the Future Set)....best decision i ever made...when I go to best buy now, the dvd section feels like ancient technology now.....Blu from here on out@!

02-07-2008, 12:09 AM	#14
GORT Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Reducing Your Planet To A Burned Out Cinder Blu-ray collection:295	I no longer buy SD DVDs I only buy Blu even if it means waiting till a movie comes out on Blu. Why buy a SD and then have to buy it again when its out on Blu.

02-07-2008, 12:10 AM	#15
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	I just picked up a few DVDs actually, I'm still buying them. Upconversion will do, and when the Blu-Ray does come out, I'll pick that up. $10.00 is my max for a DVD.

02-07-2008, 12:10 AM	#17
Blu-Style Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Германия	Advice: Sell your entire collection as long as you get a few "$" for it... I did it, and I feel free now... If you wait to long, your DVD´s will be kind of worthless... you can watch it on ebay, I saw "Lord of the Rings" ...sold for only $2...

02-07-2008, 12:11 AM	#18
ryoohki Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:5	sold my collection 3-4 years ago when you could get 10$+ on ebay for them.. glad i did, never bought a dvd after..

02-07-2008, 12:13 AM	#19
The Don Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2006 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:2	I have the complete opposite... I won't spend money on any movie unless it's Blu...it's just not worth it...

02-07-2008, 12:16 AM	#20
miokti Expert Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:San Diego, CA	If you don't care about PQ and AQ, then go for the cheap DVD's. Others, like myself, prefer really high PQ and AQ and are willing to pay the extra money to get it. Go buy all the DVD's that you want... just don't buy HD-DVD, it's evil.

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