What to do with a DVD when you got the BD? - Blu-ray Forum

gtust · 03-06-2009, 06:31 PM

Alright, so I've started getting the movies I love on Blu-ray, those I already have on DVD. Usually, if I buy a DVD I don't like, I give it away - I'm not a 'collector of everything'.

But it does feel kind of strange giving away my beloved DVDs, even if I got the Blu-Ray.

What is your take on this? Do you keep them both? Sell the DVD? Put them together on a shelf to live happily ever after?

I guess what I'm really asking is, "do you think the DVD is worth collecting?"

mikejet · 03-06-2009, 06:35 PM

They make good coasters. Or inanimate pet type objects. Mine plays with my pet rock.

MountainBlu · 03-06-2009, 06:53 PM

I sold a bunch of my dvds to dvdplanet for credit. They were pretty fair with what they'd give and then I used that money to buy more Blus from them. Granted their Blu-rays are expensive but hey, its better than nothing.

Sussudio · 03-06-2009, 06:55 PM

$$$ (or give to people)

SDon1969 · 03-06-2009, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtust

Alright, so I've started getting the movies I love on Blu-ray, those I already have on DVD. Usually, if I buy a DVD I don't like, I give it away - I'm not a 'collector of everything'.

But it does feel kind of strange giving away my beloved DVDs, even if I got the Blu-Ray.

What is your take on this? Do you keep them both? Sell the DVD? Put them together on a shelf to live happily ever after?

I guess what I'm really asking is, "do you think the DVD is worth collecting?"

I've switched probably 100-125 of my DVDs to blu-ray, I've managed to sell 98% of the DVDs at work for $4-$5 each.

blujacket · 03-06-2009, 07:01 PM

When I update a dvd to Bluray, I give the dvd's to my family.

Beta Man · 03-06-2009, 07:09 PM

I've "upgraded" (can't say replaced) about 40 DVDs with Blu-rays now..... I keep them all, but it's mostly because

1) I'm somewhat of a collector
2) I have an in-dash player in my jeep
3) I have 3 televisions (well 2 TVs and 1 projector) and only 2 blu-ray players.
4) they're not worth anything

Marquoz · 03-06-2009, 07:13 PM

If they are children's movies I store them on my son's shelf, if they suck, I give them as christmas presents to people I dislike.

quexos · 03-06-2009, 07:15 PM

Well on sunny Sundays you could go to your local park and play frees-bee with your DVD, you can do that with friends or kids and everybody would have fun.

SellmeyourDVD · 03-06-2009, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtust

Alright, so I've started getting the movies I love on Blu-ray, those I already have on DVD. Usually, if I buy a DVD I don't like, I give it away - I'm not a 'collector of everything'.

But it does feel kind of strange giving away my beloved DVDs, even if I got the Blu-Ray.

What is your take on this? Do you keep them both? Sell the DVD? Put them together on a shelf to live happily ever after?

I guess what I'm really asking is, "do you think the DVD is worth collecting?"

I parted ways with my dvds on monday. Bye bye forever dvd

SDon1969 · 03-06-2009, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SellmeyourDVD

I parted ways with my dvds on monday. Bye bye forever dvd

Ha-ha, time for a profile name change!

Clark Kent · 03-06-2009, 07:18 PM

I have kept my dvds so far but I am seriously considering selling them as soon as possible. The one thing holding me back is the low value that used dvds have in the marketplace.

blujacket · 03-06-2009, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SDon1969

Ha-ha, time for a profile name change!

Lol, first thing I thought.

jadedeath · 03-06-2009, 07:35 PM

Either sell them to a store that accepts, or recycle them as Christmas Presents.

Logan

Diesel · 03-07-2009, 05:22 AM

i've sold off a few of the ones i replaced
and a couple of others have been given to my cousin to repay some money i owed him

as for the 25-30 i have left to upgrade (which wont be until like august), i told all my friends that i will be selling them all off for 5bucks each (except LotR if its not out yet) and they were interested, so thats a decent amount of cash (125-150bucks), and i'll use it to buy some other blu-rays most likely

peter008 · 03-07-2009, 12:48 PM

when i upgrade from dvd to blu-ray i end up giving my dvd to my friends.

paperthrower2000 · 03-07-2009, 02:13 PM

I think I will put mine in a time capsule.

03-06-2009, 06:31 PM	#1
gtust Junior Member Member since:Mar 2009 Blu-ray collection:60	What to do with a DVD when you got the BD? Alright, so I've started getting the movies I love on Blu-ray, those I already have on DVD. Usually, if I buy a DVD I don't like, I give it away - I'm not a 'collector of everything'. But it does feel kind of strange giving away my beloved DVDs, even if I got the Blu-Ray. What is your take on this? Do you keep them both? Sell the DVD? Put them together on a shelf to live happily ever after? I guess what I'm really asking is, "do you think the DVD is worth collecting?" Last edited by gtust; 03-06-2009 at 06:39 PM.

03-06-2009, 06:55 PM	#4
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	$$$ (or give to people) Last edited by Sussudio; 03-06-2009 at 07:10 PM.

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03-06-2009, 06:35 PM	#2
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	They make good coasters. Or inanimate pet type objects. Mine plays with my pet rock.

03-06-2009, 06:53 PM	#3
MountainBlu Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray reviews:3	I sold a bunch of my dvds to dvdplanet for credit. They were pretty fair with what they'd give and then I used that money to buy more Blus from them. Granted their Blu-rays are expensive but hey, its better than nothing.

03-06-2009, 07:01 PM	#6
blujacket Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Dayton,Ohio 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:658	When I update a dvd to Bluray, I give the dvd's to my family.

03-06-2009, 07:09 PM	#7
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	I've "upgraded" (can't say replaced) about 40 DVDs with Blu-rays now..... I keep them all, but it's mostly because 1) I'm somewhat of a collector 2) I have an in-dash player in my jeep 3) I have 3 televisions (well 2 TVs and 1 projector) and only 2 blu-ray players. 4) they're not worth anything

03-06-2009, 07:13 PM	#8
Marquoz Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New Orleans Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:167 Trading Score:2	If they are children's movies I store them on my son's shelf, if they suck, I give them as christmas presents to people I dislike.

03-06-2009, 07:15 PM	#9
quexos Banned Member since:May 2007 Location:Brussels, Belgium	Well on sunny Sundays you could go to your local park and play frees-bee with your DVD, you can do that with friends or kids and everybody would have fun.

03-06-2009, 07:18 PM	#12
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	I have kept my dvds so far but I am seriously considering selling them as soon as possible. The one thing holding me back is the low value that used dvds have in the marketplace.

03-06-2009, 07:35 PM	#14
jadedeath Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007	Either sell them to a store that accepts, or recycle them as Christmas Presents. Logan

03-07-2009, 05:22 AM	#15
Diesel Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:10	i've sold off a few of the ones i replaced and a couple of others have been given to my cousin to repay some money i owed him as for the 25-30 i have left to upgrade (which wont be until like august), i told all my friends that i will be selling them all off for 5bucks each (except LotR if its not out yet) and they were interested, so thats a decent amount of cash (125-150bucks), and i'll use it to buy some other blu-rays most likely

03-07-2009, 12:48 PM	#16
peter008 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:1305	when i upgrade from dvd to blu-ray i end up giving my dvd to my friends.

03-07-2009, 02:13 PM	#17
paperthrower2000 Special Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Atlantic Canada Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:1382 Blu-ray reviews:10	I think I will put mine in a time capsule.

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