2nd hand blu rays? still buying HD DVD's? - Blu-ray Forum

silverstar189 · 06-03-2009, 10:33 PM

I have both a blu ray player and an HD DVD player that I've kept hold of. Despite being a dead format, I still pick up the odd HD DVD disc from my local trading shop as they're such good value 2nd hand now imho. For £3, I'm not really complaining if I won't be able to play them in 10 years time. Does anybody else do the same/ Sorry to all you die hards for mentioning the unspeakable format here!

I also find in terms of buying blu rays that I'm quite discerning, now that these days dvd's are so cheap and especially in the current financial climate I find myself not willing to justify paying £20 for a bluray movie no matter how good it may be (jurassic park/lotr aside). It's almost become a point of pride that I haven't paid full price for any of the films I have in HD. Is anybody else here the same?

silverstar189 · 06-03-2009, 10:50 PM

ok 4th question should read 'I buy 2nd hand and new blu's depending on price'

CMM · 06-03-2009, 10:54 PM

I voted "I only buy new blu's, but price will prevent a purchase sometimes" and "I've never had an HDDVD player".

I actually only buy sealed blus. It sounds wierd but I hate it when they're not sealed.

pEgLeG · 06-03-2009, 11:05 PM

I've never owned an HDDVD player. I have considered getting the add-on for the 360 before because the HD-DVDs are so cheap now, but I decided not to because of the added clutter, and having mismatched discs on my shelf LOL

Price is always an issue with me, I will only buy when I can score at least 45% off. This hasn't always been the case, but it has for at least the last six months

I'll buy used Blus as long as I get a first hand look at what I'm buying before hand. I don't buy used online.

DetroitSportsFan · 06-04-2009, 12:29 AM

I never bothered getting a HD-DVD player. The writing was on the wall about its future.

Edawg72 · 06-04-2009, 01:07 AM

People forget or they are used to buying strictly retail/Amazon, that you can buy cheap on eBay. That's the only place I go. For what you can find there, it beats Amazon's prices most of the time. I try not to pay over $20.00 for a dvd. $15.00 or less, and it's a steal!

FIDDYPOP · 06-04-2009, 01:11 AM

I dont mind if the Blu Rays are used as long as the person who owned them takes as good of care as I do. I have bought used Blu Rays all in perfect condition.

Jwilly019 · 06-04-2009, 01:11 AM

I buy used HD DVD's and Blu-ray's as well as new HD DVD's and Blu-ray's.

Edawg72 · 06-04-2009, 01:14 AM

Most of them are usually still sealed.

Edawg72 · 06-04-2009, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jwilly019

I buy used HD DVD's and Blu-ray's as well as new HD DVD's and Blu-ray's.

You don't mind paying $29.99 for a new BD?

Nameless Evil · 06-04-2009, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silverstar189

ok 4th question should read 'I buy 2nd hand and new blu's depending on price'

+1

Nameless Evil · 06-04-2009, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edawg72

You don't mind paying $29.99 for a new BD?

No, it's still cheaper than taking the family to the theater.

Grevlin · 06-04-2009, 01:48 AM

It seems the supply of used blu's is still a little thin. I've see the same 5 or 6 at blockbuster for weeks, and FYE usually has a slightly better selection.

Good News: People are keeping their blu's

I have not yet bought a used, but the day is coming.

Batman1980 · 06-04-2009, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grevlin

It seems the supply of used blu's is still a little thin. I've see the same 5 or 6 at blockbuster for weeks, and FYE usually has a slightly better selection.

Good News: People are keeping their blu's

I have not yet bought a used, but the day is coming.

I've only sold one so far, Sleepwalking and that's only because I didn't think I could trade it. There are a couple I've gotten recently like He's Just Not That Into You and Passengers that I may have to trade, will re-watch them at some point first.

Grevlin · 06-04-2009, 01:52 AM

I know it's not the right thread, but the only one of my blu's I would trade would be The Departed.

Edawg72 · 06-04-2009, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grevlin

I know it's not the right thread, but the only one of my blu's I would trade would be The Departed.

Why is that? I only ask because it's a awesome movie. I own it too but I haven't watched it yet.

Grevlin · 06-04-2009, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edawg72

Why is that? I only ask because it's a awesome movie. I own it too but I haven't watched it yet.

IMHO

[Show spoiler]

Just didn't rub me the right way. I got it as a gift... I had seen it before, and I have yet to watch the blu. Not the format, just the movie...

Jwilly019 · 06-04-2009, 03:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edawg72

You don't mind paying $29.99 for a new BD?

Not if it's a movie I'll watch again and again.

andyman1970 · 06-04-2009, 04:24 AM

I've never had an HD-DVD player and I only buy new BD's but price is usually a factor. If it's a movie I really like I don't mind paying "full" price for it, but I will shop around and see who has the lowest price. Otherwise I will wait until it goes on sale for a good price.

Rob J in WNY · 06-04-2009, 04:30 AM

I was very pleased to find David Gilmour's "Remember That Night" - Live at The Royal Albert Hall BD used for $19 at F.Y.E. recently - perfect condition with the slipcover and all the inserts. Some really good deals can be had with used BDs. Just have to give them a bit of an inspection first.

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06-03-2009, 10:33 PM	#1
silverstar189 Member Member since:Mar 2009 Blu-ray reviews: 4	2nd hand blu rays? still buying HD DVD's? I have both a blu ray player and an HD DVD player that I've kept hold of. Despite being a dead format, I still pick up the odd HD DVD disc from my local trading shop as they're such good value 2nd hand now imho. For £3, I'm not really complaining if I won't be able to play them in 10 years time. Does anybody else do the same/ Sorry to all you die hards for mentioning the unspeakable format here! I also find in terms of buying blu rays that I'm quite discerning, now that these days dvd's are so cheap and especially in the current financial climate I find myself not willing to justify paying £20 for a bluray movie no matter how good it may be (jurassic park/lotr aside). It's almost become a point of pride that I haven't paid full price for any of the films I have in HD. Is anybody else here the same?

06-03-2009, 11:05 PM	#4
pEgLeG Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Uranus Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:100 Blu-ray collection:795 DVD collection:46 iTunes collection:9 Trading Score:2	I've never owned an HDDVD player. I have considered getting the add-on for the 360 before because the HD-DVDs are so cheap now, but I decided not to because of the added clutter, and having mismatched discs on my shelf LOL Price is always an issue with me, I will only buy when I can score at least 45% off. This hasn't always been the case, but it has for at least the last six months I'll buy used Blus as long as I get a first hand look at what I'm buying before hand. I don't buy used online. Last edited by pEgLeG; 06-03-2009 at 11:10 PM.

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06-03-2009, 10:50 PM	#2
silverstar189 Member Member since:Mar 2009 Blu-ray reviews: 4	ok 4th question should read 'I buy 2nd hand and new blu's depending on price'

06-03-2009, 10:54 PM	#3
CMM Banned Member since:Dec 2008 Location:I have to return some videotapes Blu-ray collection:42	I voted "I only buy new blu's, but price will prevent a purchase sometimes" and "I've never had an HDDVD player". I actually only buy sealed blus. It sounds wierd but I hate it when they're not sealed.

06-04-2009, 12:29 AM	#5
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	I never bothered getting a HD-DVD player. The writing was on the wall about its future.

06-04-2009, 01:07 AM	#6
Edawg72 Senior Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:San Diego Blu-ray collection:1400 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:22	People forget or they are used to buying strictly retail/Amazon, that you can buy cheap on eBay. That's the only place I go. For what you can find there, it beats Amazon's prices most of the time. I try not to pay over $20.00 for a dvd. $15.00 or less, and it's a steal!

06-04-2009, 01:11 AM	#7
FIDDYPOP Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Chi-Town Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:444 Blu-ray reviews:1	I dont mind if the Blu Rays are used as long as the person who owned them takes as good of care as I do. I have bought used Blu Rays all in perfect condition.

06-04-2009, 01:11 AM	#8
Jwilly019 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Columbus, OH Blu-ray collection:192 Trading Score:9	I buy used HD DVD's and Blu-ray's as well as new HD DVD's and Blu-ray's.

06-04-2009, 01:14 AM	#9
Edawg72 Senior Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:San Diego Blu-ray collection:1400 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:22	Most of them are usually still sealed.

06-04-2009, 01:48 AM	#13
Grevlin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2009 Home Theater Gallery:38 Blu-ray collection:82	It seems the supply of used blu's is still a little thin. I've see the same 5 or 6 at blockbuster for weeks, and FYE usually has a slightly better selection. Good News: People are keeping their blu's I have not yet bought a used, but the day is coming.

06-04-2009, 01:52 AM	#15
Grevlin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2009 Home Theater Gallery:38 Blu-ray collection:82	I know it's not the right thread, but the only one of my blu's I would trade would be The Departed.

06-04-2009, 04:24 AM	#19
andyman1970 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Birmingham, Alabama, USA DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 45 Trading Score:7	I've never had an HD-DVD player and I only buy new BD's but price is usually a factor. If it's a movie I really like I don't mind paying "full" price for it, but I will shop around and see who has the lowest price. Otherwise I will wait until it goes on sale for a good price.

06-04-2009, 04:30 AM	#20
Rob J in WNY Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:'Western' N.Y. State (MEMBER OF THE "ECPP")™ Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:486 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15	I was very pleased to find David Gilmour's "Remember That Night" - Live at The Royal Albert Hall BD used for $19 at F.Y.E. recently - perfect condition with the slipcover and all the inserts. Some really good deals can be had with used BDs. Just have to give them a bit of an inspection first.

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