Do many people buy Blu-ray's of DVD's they own? - Blu-ray Forum

Movie shy · 12-11-2014, 01:36 AM

Hi everyone,

Just wondering if many people buy Blu Ray's of dvd's they own? I've had my blu ray player since April and have only bought 3 blu ray's that I had in dvd's. I bought the Mel Brooks Collection and had Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein in dvd and bought the Shrek The Whole Story Collection while I had the Shrek dvd. With those 3 exceptions I have just been buying movies in Blu Ray that I don't have in dvd.

L.J. · 12-11-2014, 01:37 AM

Do it all the time when I can find a deal to upgrade.

madlost1 · 12-11-2014, 01:38 AM

I've upgraded pretty much every dvd I could.

Movie shy · 12-11-2014, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by L.J.

Do it all the time when I can find a deal to upgrade.

Hi L.J,

Do you still keep the dvd's after you bought the blu ray's?

DetroitSportsFan · 12-11-2014, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by madlost1

I've upgraded pretty much every dvd I could.

Same here.

jscoggins · 12-11-2014, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Movie shy

Hi L.J,

Do you still keep the dvd's after you bought the blu ray's?

Yes, people make their own combo packs.

Movie shy · 12-11-2014, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by jscoggins

Yes, people make their own combo packs.

Hi jscoggins,

That makes sense. I can also see keeping the dvd for the special features a blu ray may not have.

Thomas Irwin · 12-11-2014, 01:49 AM

I got rid of nearly all my DVD's years before I ever started buying Blu-rays, so the few I still have are some of my all-time favorite films - thus I do upgrade them when the opportunity presents itself. At this point I have nearly none left beyond TV shows, which are about all I'll buy on DVD at this point. I do get rid of most DVDs after upgrading.

jscoggins · 12-11-2014, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Movie shy

Hi jscoggins,

That makes sense. I can also see keeping the dvd for the special features a blu ray may not have.

Yup! HD Goofnut maintains a thread dedicated to that.

The Great Owl · 12-11-2014, 01:53 AM

"I do not feel any need to upgrade all of my DVDs to Blu-ray. I just want to upgrade the essential favorites."
- The Great Owl, about two and a half years ago

[Show spoiler]

L.J. · 12-11-2014, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Movie shy

Hi L.J,

Do you still keep the dvd's after you bought the blu ray's?

Do keep some of them like my Lord of the Rings boxsets cause I like the packaging so much, they look like books on the shelf. Thunderbolt and lightfoot kept the dvd of it cause its rare to ever see it anywhere and some others. Most tho I sale to a friend at work.

Race Bannon · 12-11-2014, 01:54 AM

Needs to be a smokin' deal or one loaded with new features. Because I figure there's too many other movies I could buy than one I've acquired and watched on DVD.

I don't care at all for a "collection" of blu-rays. My wife will be throwing these things out when I'm dead. I just want to watch the movies and features.

Occasional exception when it's a very "home theater" type movie and I want it to rock on the big screen.

Mandalorian · 12-11-2014, 01:54 AM

I upgrade when the film is important enough to me, or the deal is that great, and have a box of DVDs that I don't have the willpower to get rid of, even though I'll never watch them. I used to use the old DVDs I didn't as much about as Upgrade & Save fodder, and hold onto the DVDs for some of my favorite films, but I pretty much hold onto all of them now because they're damn near worthless for trade-ins elsewhere. One day I'll probably make my rounds to different libraries and Goodwills and give them away, in addition to giving some to friends and family.

TripleHBK · 12-11-2014, 01:59 AM

I've upgraded/replaced around 300 DVD's to Blu Ray, and have about 60 to go before all of them have been upgraded. My DVD count on the site is reflective of the DVD's I need to upgrade along with all the dvd's that came packed with Blu Ray's in combo packs. I have yet to encounter a Blu Ray that wasn't worth the price to upgrade from DVD... I just wait for deals, and upgrade when the price is right. I can't imagine not upgrading to Blu Ray as the increase in picture/sound is well worth the investment. For casual folks that don't frequent this site, DVD might be good enough... but if you care enough to join a site called Blu-ray.com then you owe it to yourself to upgrade.

iank · 12-11-2014, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

"I do not feel any need to upgrade all of my DVDs to Blu-ray. I just want to upgrade the essential favorites."
- The Great Owl, about two and a half years ago

[Show spoiler]

Yeah, that was me in February too.

FilmEntertainment · 12-11-2014, 02:08 AM

If I have the money then yes I try to upgrade my DVDs to Blu-rays. Usually I'll make my own combo packs in case I'll need to DVD later and get rid of the DVD case.

HD Goofnut · 12-11-2014, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Movie shy

Hi everyone,

Just wondering if many people buy Blu Ray's of dvd's they own? I've had my blu ray player since April and have only bought 3 blu ray's that I had in dvd's. I bought the Mel Brooks Collection and had Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein in dvd and bought the Shrek The Whole Story Collection while I had the Shrek dvd. With those 3 exceptions I have just been buying movies in Blu Ray that I don't have in dvd.

Upgraded all of my DVDs to BD a long time ago. Now, I just replace a DVD as it is released on BD.

AmishParadise · 12-11-2014, 03:00 AM

I used to be more discriminating with what I'd upgrade from DVD to Blu-ray. Now that I have a front projector again I'm upgrading pretty much all of the DVD's that I own which I'd consider watching again. Even a mediocre Blu-ray transfer will put the same title on DVD to complete shame when viewed on a 120" screen. :-P If I do decide to watch one of my DVD's these days it's always on my 58" plasma display instead.

SignoftheHammer · 12-11-2014, 04:25 AM

I'm working on upgrading most of my old DVDs to Blu Ray, but not all of them. If it's a movie I love (especially if it has an awesome new special edition), I'll upgrade it without hesitation.

For instance, I'm far more willing to upgrade my DVD of 2001: A Space Odyssey instead of Alien vs Predator.

Blu-21 · 12-11-2014, 04:42 AM

I don't see why people would upgrade a common generic tittle they have just for the sake of upgrading. I mean unless you really like the film (or there was something seriously wrong with the DVD), than it seems like a waste of money IMO.

I've upgraded a few tittles from DVD to Blu-Ray, and even from Blu-Ray to Blu-Ray, but generally speaking I'm pretty selective about it.

12-11-2014, 01:36 AM	#1
Movie shy Senior Member Member since:Aug 2014 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:315	Do many people buy Blu-ray's of DVD's they own? Hi everyone, Just wondering if many people buy Blu Ray's of dvd's they own? I've had my blu ray player since April and have only bought 3 blu ray's that I had in dvd's. I bought the Mel Brooks Collection and had Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein in dvd and bought the Shrek The Whole Story Collection while I had the Shrek dvd. With those 3 exceptions I have just been buying movies in Blu Ray that I don't have in dvd.

12-11-2014, 01:53 AM	#10
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:921 Blu-ray collection:6031 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	"I do not feel any need to upgrade all of my DVDs to Blu-ray. I just want to upgrade the essential favorites." - The Great Owl, about two and a half years ago [Show spoiler] Last edited by The Great Owl; 12-11-2014 at 01:58 AM.

12-11-2014, 01:37 AM	#2
L.J. Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2013 Location:South Carolina 4K collection:251 Blu-ray collection:754 DVD collection:23 Blu-ray reviews: 145 Trading Score:56	Do it all the time when I can find a deal to upgrade.

12-11-2014, 01:38 AM	#3
madlost1 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Hazle Township, PA Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:1258 DVD collection:341 Trading Score:42	I've upgraded pretty much every dvd I could.

12-11-2014, 01:49 AM	#8
Thomas Irwin Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Feb 2013 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:87	I got rid of nearly all my DVD's years before I ever started buying Blu-rays, so the few I still have are some of my all-time favorite films - thus I do upgrade them when the opportunity presents itself. At this point I have nearly none left beyond TV shows, which are about all I'll buy on DVD at this point. I do get rid of most DVDs after upgrading.

12-11-2014, 01:54 AM	#12
Race Bannon Special Member Member since:Mar 2013 4K collection:102 Blu-ray collection:1050 DVD collection:242 Digital collection:1	Needs to be a smokin' deal or one loaded with new features. Because I figure there's too many other movies I could buy than one I've acquired and watched on DVD. I don't care at all for a "collection" of blu-rays. My wife will be throwing these things out when I'm dead. I just want to watch the movies and features. Occasional exception when it's a very "home theater" type movie and I want it to rock on the big screen.

12-11-2014, 01:54 AM	#13
Mandalorian Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 4K collection:1130 Blu-ray collection:2783 Trading Score:252	I upgrade when the film is important enough to me, or the deal is that great, and have a box of DVDs that I don't have the willpower to get rid of, even though I'll never watch them. I used to use the old DVDs I didn't as much about as Upgrade & Save fodder, and hold onto the DVDs for some of my favorite films, but I pretty much hold onto all of them now because they're damn near worthless for trade-ins elsewhere. One day I'll probably make my rounds to different libraries and Goodwills and give them away, in addition to giving some to friends and family.

12-11-2014, 01:59 AM	#14
TripleHBK Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Lincoln, NE Home Theater Gallery:52 4K collection:249 Blu-ray collection:3649 DVD collection:742 Blu-ray reviews: 17 Trading Score:47	I've upgraded/replaced around 300 DVD's to Blu Ray, and have about 60 to go before all of them have been upgraded. My DVD count on the site is reflective of the DVD's I need to upgrade along with all the dvd's that came packed with Blu Ray's in combo packs. I have yet to encounter a Blu Ray that wasn't worth the price to upgrade from DVD... I just wait for deals, and upgrade when the price is right. I can't imagine not upgrading to Blu Ray as the increase in picture/sound is well worth the investment. For casual folks that don't frequent this site, DVD might be good enough... but if you care enough to join a site called Blu-ray.com then you owe it to yourself to upgrade.

12-11-2014, 02:08 AM	#16
FilmEntertainment Power Member Member since:Oct 2012 Location:NC 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:199 iTunes collection:8 Trading Score:62	If I have the money then yes I try to upgrade my DVDs to Blu-rays. Usually I'll make my own combo packs in case I'll need to DVD later and get rid of the DVD case.

12-11-2014, 03:00 AM	#18
AmishParadise Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Central Florida Home Theater Gallery:23 Trading Score:2	I used to be more discriminating with what I'd upgrade from DVD to Blu-ray. Now that I have a front projector again I'm upgrading pretty much all of the DVD's that I own which I'd consider watching again. Even a mediocre Blu-ray transfer will put the same title on DVD to complete shame when viewed on a 120" screen. :-P If I do decide to watch one of my DVD's these days it's always on my 58" plasma display instead.

12-11-2014, 04:25 AM	#19
SignoftheHammer Active Member Member since:Oct 2014 Location:Ontario, Canada 4K collection:32 Blu-ray collection:79 DVD collection:32	I'm working on upgrading most of my old DVDs to Blu Ray, but not all of them. If it's a movie I love (especially if it has an awesome new special edition), I'll upgrade it without hesitation. For instance, I'm far more willing to upgrade my DVD of 2001: A Space Odyssey instead of Alien vs Predator.

12-11-2014, 04:42 AM	#20
Blu-21 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Australia Blu-ray collection:67 Blu-ray reviews:1	I don't see why people would upgrade a common generic tittle they have just for the sake of upgrading. I mean unless you really like the film (or there was something seriously wrong with the DVD), than it seems like a waste of money IMO. I've upgraded a few tittles from DVD to Blu-Ray, and even from Blu-Ray to Blu-Ray, but generally speaking I'm pretty selective about it.

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