How many of you guys don't blind buy?

[Unfrozen]

I'm just curious because I made a vow to stop doing it once I made the upgrade to bluray. My DVD collection was too random and didn't reflect my taste at all. I feel like my BD collection is an accurate representation of my taste (of the stuff that's been released on the format so far).

[Gremal]

I've had a few blind buys, but try to keep them to a minimum. Mad Men and now Boardwalk Empire will be blind buys. All my Pixars were blind buys--the three Toy Stories as well as Monsters Inc, Wall-E and Ratatouille. My wife loves those types of movies, so I see a lot more of them in my future. Especially since we're expecting a little girl in February.

[ChenAzn]

I feel like if they are classic movies or highly-praised movies, I will blind buy if they are a cheap price (i.e. The Exorcist, The Green Mile, and Goodfellas $10.99 at Best Buy).

[marcparrish87]

I actually blind buy more often then not. I am likely to avoid paying a premium at the theaters and instead spend 20 bucks to enjoy a movie for the first time on my decent home theater.

[IronWaffle]

Originally Posted by ChenAzn

I feel like if they are classic movies or highly-praised movies, I will blind buy if they are a cheap price (i.e. The Exorcist, The Green Mile, and Goodfellas $10.99 at Best Buy).

This is pretty much my stance. I'm cutting the cord in a few months, though, and expect an increase in blind buying some cable TV seasons. Even if I haven't seen something I have already researched it.

[Donat96]

I don't blind buy very much, but when I do, I make sure to do a lot of research and gather opinions of other people before buying. I've only been disappointed once.

[MrOlympiaSC]

I only blind buy when there's a great deal; like Rango BD/DVD/DC for 10 bucks when it came out last summer.

[West E]

i do maybe one blindbuy a year. I bought too much junk without seeing it. Now I redbox the film before buying. I really wanted True Grit but i'm so glad i Redboxed it. I nearly fell asleep.

Rise of the Planet of the Apes was my first blindbuy for all of 2011 and it was a good choice.

[A.MONK]

I haven't in a long time and won't ever again!

If you pay for Netflix or Blockbuster monthly, there is absolutely no reason to take a risk on a blind buy. I see so many people buy and regret it. You can not return an open Blu-ray for a different selection. That's reason alone to put it in your queue and watch it first before buying!

[adgegavkyle]

I will blind buy if i am pretty sure i will like the movie and it matches the price points i set. If i am unsure then i usually rent it first from netflix.

[retablo]

Blind buying for me is cheaper than going to the movies... I hate renting because I hate paying for things I can't keep. I typically blind buy most titles then can usually sell them on ebay for what I paid if I don't want to keep it. The only things I Netflix are comedies (since they are rarely funny).

[wormraper]

Originally Posted by retablo

Blind buying for me is cheaper than going to the movies... I hate renting because I hate paying for things I can't keep. I typically blind buy most titles then can usually sell them on ebay for what I paid if I don't want to keep it. The only things I Netflix are comedies (since they are rarely funny).

yup, that's me. I can blind buy cheap at pawn shops or used at gohastings sales etc and just resell what I don't wanna keep. cheaper than going to the theater with the wife and I can play them at home with my own snacks in my home theater with the wife peacefully (no whining kids, cell phones, people talking etc)

[A.MONK]

Originally Posted by wormraper

yup, that's me. I can blind buy cheap at pawn shops or used at gohastings sales etc and just resell what I don't wanna keep. cheaper than going to the theater with the wife and I can play them at home with my own snacks in my home theater with the wife peacefully (no whining kids, cell phones, people talking etc)

Yeah, but you can not recreate an IMAX movie experience at home (Unless you're rich or something LOL). I just watched Ghost Protocol in an IMAX theater and it was a beauty!

Looking at your Blu collection, you might be addicted to buying movies seen or not! which is fine by me BTW

[Pirate King]

Originally Posted by retablo

Blind buying for me is cheaper than going to the movies... I hate renting because I hate paying for things I can't keep. I typically blind buy most titles then can usually sell them on ebay for what I paid if I don't want to keep it. The only things I Netflix are comedies (since they are rarely funny).

I go to the movies three or four times a year, so almost all of my Blu's are blind buys. But, they are bought based on what I like in movies, and reviews, and comments. I am rarely disappointed.

example.. Captain America... first time I saw it was in my HT.

[retablo]

Originally Posted by A.MONK

Yeah, but you can not recreate an IMAX movie experience at home (Unless you're rich or something LOL). I just watched Ghost Protocol in an IMAX theater and it was a beauty!

Looking at your Blu collection, you might be addicted to buying movies seen or not! which is fine by me BTW

I caved a few times and went to the theater this year - Transformers 3 in IMAX 3-d was one, and Mission Impossible in IMAX, since I can't recreate that experience at home. It's bittersweet, because now when I watch them again, they won't be nearly as cool.

[alvarez468]

when i blind buy its usually during black friday or some sale at a bestbuy or something of the sort

but i research before buying

[Belloche]

I actually blind buy more often than I go to the theatres. I generally don't buy anything for full price, so it's cheaper. If I don't like it or think I won't watch it again I can sell it and re-coup some of the cost. You can't do that with ticket stubs. I also get a lot of newer stuff from the library. It's usually only DVDs where I live, but if you just want to see something you can't beat the price.

[horizonline]

I have not had a blind buy in over 25 years. Happy New Year.

[Falconer]

I typically don't. Every movie I purchase, I know something about. It may be from one of my favorite directors, I may have read the script, etc. But I cannot recall many blu-rays that I purchased with almost no information about.

[Blu-ray Fanatic]

I don't always blind buy but when I do I prefer The Walking Dead.