Your $5 blu-ray rules? - Blu-ray Forum

Frostmeister · 08-08-2012, 12:52 AM

With U&S, and $5 Blus poping up, do you have rules you set for yourself. I read some people will buy any blu that is $5. Anyway, my rule is:

Obviously if I like or love the movie I'll but it.

If it is a movie I wanted to see in the theater, but never did, I'd buy it.

If it is a movie, I have heard good reviews about and I think I'd like it, I'll buy it.

But I wont buy something I am not interested in just because it is $5.

How bout you?

HD Goofnut · 08-08-2012, 12:57 AM

I have a strict set of rules for buying all of the BDs I buy and I rarely ever brake them.

New releases in a standard case: $19.99 or less
New releases in a digibook: $25 or less
New releases in a steelbook: $30 or less
Catalogs in a standard case: $13 or less
Catalogs in a digibook: $25 or less
Catalogs in a steelbook: $25 or less

Now, if it's a catalog I want, but am not dying to have it I'll wait for $10 or less.

MykeHavoc · 08-08-2012, 01:07 AM

5 dollar titles are pretty much sure buys anytime I find them. As long as I know that I like the film, or in the event of not having seen it, believe it to be something I may enjoy, then I'll usually grab it. Titles I do or do not already own of DVD don't usually make a difference either, since a good transfer warrants the double dip.

formula72 · 08-08-2012, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

I have a strict set of rules for buying all of the BDs I buy and I rarely ever brake them.

New releases in a standard case: $19.99 or less
New releases in a digibook: $25 or less
New releases in a steelbook: $30 or less
Catalogs in a standard case: $13 or less
Catalogs in a digibook: $25 or less
Catalogs in a steelbook: $25 or less

Now, if it's a catalog I want, but am not dying to have I'll wait for $10 or less.

HD, whats your rule on slipcover movies?

PopcornBandit · 08-08-2012, 01:14 AM

TV shows: $30 or less
New Releases - $20 or less (unless it is a digibook, steelbook, limited edition, etc.)
Catalog titles - $10 or less

HD Goofnut · 08-08-2012, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by formula72

HD, whats your rule on slipcover movies?

They count as standard cases in my book. For example, I pre-ordered The Lorax off Amazon because it was $19.99 and it even came with a slipcover.

basketball · 08-08-2012, 01:34 AM

I don't have any 'rules' per se. I have spent as much as $30 on a single title ('as good as it gets') but on average I spend less than $10/movie. There's no way I'd get ANY and every $5 movie. Ridiculous.

I do feel as if I'm getting a really good value on blurays vs. dvd's: PQ is vastly superior and I'm spending less on average per movie. Sadly, it's probably thanks to all of the pirating that's going on that the price is so low?

Anyway, this thread probably belongs in deals.

jacksonwalker · 08-08-2012, 01:56 AM

Rules? I don't need no stinkin' rules.

AgentOrange · 08-08-2012, 02:01 AM

I don't really have "rules" per se, other than I have to be interested in the 1st place. At least on some level I have to feel I will enjoy the film. If I absolutely don't (or won't) enjoy the film, then even $1 is too much. No point in collecting trash.

I will however be more willing to just buy "fun" or "entertaining" films for $5 and I don't even care if it's in a bare-bones package (which is why I picked up stuff like Expendables, Red, Muppets from Space, Total Recall, Gremlins 2, etc). If I feel like there's a chance I will be entertained then $5 is worth it to me, but $15 or $20 would be way too much. To me if a disc is $20 it better be pristine PQ/AQ, a fully restored all-time classic, and absolutely loaded with extras. But I don't even like spending $20 in those cases unless I REALLY have to (i.e. in the few cases where the disc will never hit that price at retail).

crow2k5 · 08-08-2012, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frostmeister

With U&S, and $5 Blus poping up, do you have rules you set for yourself. I read some people will buy any blu that is $5. Anyway, my rule is:

Obviously if I like or love the movie I'll but it.

If it is a movie I wanted to see in the theater, but never did, I'd buy it.

If it is a movie, I have heard good reviews about and I think I'd like it, I'll buy it.

But I wont buy something I am not interested in just because it is $5.

How bout you?

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Falconer · 08-08-2012, 02:04 AM

I only buy movies I know I will watch more than once.

Even then, I will almost never buy something for more than $9.99. Some exceptions apply, like the Apocalypse Now FD Edition, Pixar, box sets, etc.

All movies drop in price sooner or later. I'm perfectly happy with what I have until that day comes.

PuppyJonathan · 08-08-2012, 02:39 AM

If I want it i'll buy it. But I never see any movies I want in the $5 DVD bin so this'll never happen

Atreyu · 08-08-2012, 02:43 AM

For me there are really no set rules. Certain movies I am willing to pay more for and others I will wait for. I guess it just boils to how much I like the film and than I decide how much is the most I am willing to pay for it.

ssjgoku90501 · 08-08-2012, 03:32 AM

It depend if the PQ and AQ are worth the buy. This week im thinking of getting flash gordon I've never seen it but I saw the review plus with the queen soundtrack of the movie makes it worth the 5 dollar. But I won't buy a film like predator UHE cuz the PQ is horrible I rather wait for something better

Mandalorian · 08-08-2012, 03:50 AM

New Release I've been awaiting, and have to get asap - $22.99, and under.

New Release I want to blind buy - $17.99, and under. (hardly ever blind buy for this much, but in some rare occasions, I miss a movie I wanted to see badly in theaters, and they will fall in this category)

Recent Release I've awaited a price drop - $14.99, and under.

Recent Release I'm considering blind buying - $12.99, and under.

Catalogue Title I need asap - $9.99, and under. (In memory, the only one I severely broke this for was Chinatown, because I knew it was a great film, and couldn't miss out on that artwork)

Cataogue Title I can wait for - $7.99, and under.

Mike16 · 08-08-2012, 04:11 AM

I'm a cheapskate so my only "rules" for Blu-ray or DVD:
Blind buys = $5 or less
Something I enjoy and can see possible repeat viewings = $10 MAX. (or $20 for TV shows)

MrClarke · 08-08-2012, 04:41 AM

No rules... If I want it bad enough, I'll get it.

DarknessBDJM · 08-08-2012, 05:02 AM

If I like it more than I dislike it at at least a 6:4 ratio (give it a 60% out of a 100% possible rating) and will watch it multiple times over the next four years, then I'll buy it if it's 5 bucks.

Mandalorian · 08-08-2012, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarknessBDJM

If I like it more than I dislike it at at least a 6:4 ratio (give it a 60% out of a 100% possible rating) and will watch it multiple times over the next four years, then I'll buy it if it's 5 bucks.

Yeah, some movies you know are mediocre, possibly even bad, but you like them for whatever quirky little reasons. Maybe they hit home, or remind you of something in your life. I have a few of those in my collection. Not ashamed to admit it.

Nailwraps · 08-08-2012, 05:30 AM

My Blu-ray rules:

-No Canadian or any other imports of films that have US releases with identical specs and extras. However, I will buy imports if they're superior to inferior US releases (Halloween H20, Night of The Living Dead), that aren't available in the US (Phenomena), or just as good as/have exclusive material not available on US releases (like Deep Red)

-No releases of films featuring incorrect aspect ratios.

-Only 1080p/24fps (I'm also fine with 1080i just as long it's in the correct 24fps speed)

-I used to have a rule about not buying Blu-ray/DVD Combos, but seeing as there will be films that may never get Blu-ray only releases, I have no choice

-But, no Blu-ray/DVD combos of films that DO have Blu-ray only releases

-Replace old Blu-rays that are inferior to the new releases (Spaceballs for example)

-Keep Blu-rays of a film even though I have/will be getting another edition of because of different extras (like Halloween II)

-Even if a films has changes made (Star Wars, The Evil Dead), I'll still buy them cuz they're my favorite movies.

08-08-2012, 12:52 AM	#1
Frostmeister Member Member since:Dec 2011 Trading Score:12	Your $5 blu-ray rules? With U&S, and $5 Blus poping up, do you have rules you set for yourself. I read some people will buy any blu that is $5. Anyway, my rule is: Obviously if I like or love the movie I'll but it. If it is a movie I wanted to see in the theater, but never did, I'd buy it. If it is a movie, I have heard good reviews about and I think I'd like it, I'll buy it. But I wont buy something I am not interested in just because it is $5. How bout you?

08-08-2012, 12:57 AM	#2
HD Goofnut Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Far, Far Away Home Theater Gallery:114 4K collection:743 Blu-ray collection:2373 DVD collection:128 MA collection:751 Digital collection:1091 Prime collection:598 Blu-ray reviews:133 Trading Score:39	I have a strict set of rules for buying all of the BDs I buy and I rarely ever brake them. New releases in a standard case: $19.99 or less New releases in a digibook: $25 or less New releases in a steelbook: $30 or less Catalogs in a standard case: $13 or less Catalogs in a digibook: $25 or less Catalogs in a steelbook: $25 or less Now, if it's a catalog I want, but am not dying to have it I'll wait for $10 or less. Last edited by HD Goofnut; 08-08-2012 at 01:16 AM.

08-08-2012, 01:14 AM	#5
PopcornBandit Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2011 Location:SC 4K collection:139 Blu-ray collection:508 DVD collection:33 Trading Score:366	TV shows: $30 or less New Releases - $20 or less (unless it is a digibook, steelbook, limited edition, etc.) Catalog titles - $10 or less Last edited by PopcornBandit; 08-08-2012 at 01:16 AM.

08-08-2012, 03:50 AM	#15
Mandalorian Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 4K collection:1130 Blu-ray collection:2783 Trading Score:252	General Price Guidelines I try to follow... New Release I've been awaiting, and have to get asap - $22.99, and under. New Release I want to blind buy - $17.99, and under. (hardly ever blind buy for this much, but in some rare occasions, I miss a movie I wanted to see badly in theaters, and they will fall in this category) Recent Release I've awaited a price drop - $14.99, and under. Recent Release I'm considering blind buying - $12.99, and under. Catalogue Title I need asap - $9.99, and under. (In memory, the only one I severely broke this for was Chinatown, because I knew it was a great film, and couldn't miss out on that artwork) Cataogue Title I can wait for - $7.99, and under.

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08-08-2012, 01:07 AM	#3
MykeHavoc Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2011 Location:Nashua, NH Blu-ray collection:397 DVD collection:772 Digital collection:4 Trading Score:1	5 dollar titles are pretty much sure buys anytime I find them. As long as I know that I like the film, or in the event of not having seen it, believe it to be something I may enjoy, then I'll usually grab it. Titles I do or do not already own of DVD don't usually make a difference either, since a good transfer warrants the double dip.

08-08-2012, 01:34 AM	#7
basketball Banned Member since:Jul 2012 Trading Score:2	I don't have any 'rules' per se. I have spent as much as $30 on a single title ('as good as it gets') but on average I spend less than $10/movie. There's no way I'd get ANY and every $5 movie. Ridiculous. I do feel as if I'm getting a really good value on blurays vs. dvd's: PQ is vastly superior and I'm spending less on average per movie. Sadly, it's probably thanks to all of the pirating that's going on that the price is so low? Anyway, this thread probably belongs in deals.

08-08-2012, 01:56 AM	#8
jacksonwalker Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:506 DVD collection:400	Rules? I don't need no stinkin' rules.

08-08-2012, 02:01 AM	#9
AgentOrange Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2011 4K collection:382 Blu-ray collection:2619 DVD collection:69 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:10	I don't really have "rules" per se, other than I have to be interested in the 1st place. At least on some level I have to feel I will enjoy the film. If I absolutely don't (or won't) enjoy the film, then even $1 is too much. No point in collecting trash. I will however be more willing to just buy "fun" or "entertaining" films for $5 and I don't even care if it's in a bare-bones package (which is why I picked up stuff like Expendables, Red, Muppets from Space, Total Recall, Gremlins 2, etc). If I feel like there's a chance I will be entertained then $5 is worth it to me, but $15 or $20 would be way too much. To me if a disc is $20 it better be pristine PQ/AQ, a fully restored all-time classic, and absolutely loaded with extras. But I don't even like spending $20 in those cases unless I REALLY have to (i.e. in the few cases where the disc will never hit that price at retail).

08-08-2012, 02:04 AM	#11
Falconer Special Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Earth Home Theater Gallery:12 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:503	I only buy movies I know I will watch more than once. Even then, I will almost never buy something for more than $9.99. Some exceptions apply, like the Apocalypse Now FD Edition, Pixar, box sets, etc. All movies drop in price sooner or later. I'm perfectly happy with what I have until that day comes.

08-08-2012, 02:39 AM	#12
PuppyJonathan Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Apr 2012 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:67 DVD collection:75	If I want it i'll buy it. But I never see any movies I want in the $5 DVD bin so this'll never happen

08-08-2012, 02:43 AM	#13
Atreyu Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2008 Location:North Carolina 4K collection:370 Blu-ray collection:1876 DVD collection:619 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 293 Trading Score:4	For me there are really no set rules. Certain movies I am willing to pay more for and others I will wait for. I guess it just boils to how much I like the film and than I decide how much is the most I am willing to pay for it.

08-08-2012, 03:32 AM	#14
ssjgoku90501 Power Member Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Moreno Valley, CA Blu-ray collection:398 Trading Score:100	It depend if the PQ and AQ are worth the buy. This week im thinking of getting flash gordon I've never seen it but I saw the review plus with the queen soundtrack of the movie makes it worth the 5 dollar. But I won't buy a film like predator UHE cuz the PQ is horrible I rather wait for something better

08-08-2012, 04:11 AM	#16
Mike16 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Upstate New York; SE Kentucky Blu-ray collection:108 DVD collection:12	I'm a cheapskate so my only "rules" for Blu-ray or DVD: Blind buys = $5 or less Something I enjoy and can see possible repeat viewings = $10 MAX. (or $20 for TV shows)

08-08-2012, 04:41 AM	#17
MrClarke Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jun 2011 Location:South Hill, VA 4K collection:709 Blu-ray collection:2394 DVD collection:38 iTunes collection:182 Blu-ray reviews: 16 Trading Score:52	No rules... If I want it bad enough, I'll get it.

08-08-2012, 05:02 AM	#18
DarknessBDJM Power Member Member since:Sep 2010 Trading Score:6	If I like it more than I dislike it at at least a 6:4 ratio (give it a 60% out of a 100% possible rating) and will watch it multiple times over the next four years, then I'll buy it if it's 5 bucks.

08-08-2012, 05:30 AM	#20
Nailwraps Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:USA 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:884 DVD collection:1826 Digital collection:3	My Blu-ray rules: -No Canadian or any other imports of films that have US releases with identical specs and extras. However, I will buy imports if they're superior to inferior US releases (Halloween H20, Night of The Living Dead), that aren't available in the US (Phenomena), or just as good as/have exclusive material not available on US releases (like Deep Red) -No releases of films featuring incorrect aspect ratios. -Only 1080p/24fps (I'm also fine with 1080i just as long it's in the correct 24fps speed) -I used to have a rule about not buying Blu-ray/DVD Combos, but seeing as there will be films that may never get Blu-ray only releases, I have no choice -But, no Blu-ray/DVD combos of films that DO have Blu-ray only releases -Replace old Blu-rays that are inferior to the new releases (Spaceballs for example) -Keep Blu-rays of a film even though I have/will be getting another edition of because of different extras (like Halloween II) -Even if a films has changes made (Star Wars, The Evil Dead), I'll still buy them cuz they're my favorite movies.

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