Blu-rays are addictive - Blu-ray Forum

Genocide316 · 08-13-2007, 07:10 PM

I have been on this site for what maybe a month now? When I first started posting here i had 3 Blu-rays.....now I have 26 lol......this is ridiculous. I haven't spent money this fast on movies since DVD's first came out

dialog_gvf · 08-13-2007, 07:56 PM

Yeah. It's crazy isn't it?

But, the enthusiasm toward titles is infectious. A title you'd not think about suddenly becomes a must have because of all the buzz.

For example, we've already been warned to expect something special in PQ from The Company mini-series. Argh! Another must have.

CptGreedle · 08-13-2007, 07:58 PM

You want to know what's crazy? I've been on this forum for a little over a month... and look at me now.. POWER MEMBER! Muahahaha!

haushausman · 08-13-2007, 08:12 PM

In all seriousness, be careful. Especially if your charging BD movies. It's extremely addictive for some reason.

What I find helps is Blockbuster Online (or Netflix). It eases your craving for the new releases. I was averaging a couple per week and have gone almost cold turkey. I'm done till some huge releases like Spiderman.

Unless money is not an object to you, heed my words.

Petra_Kalbrain · 08-13-2007, 08:27 PM

You want to hear about addicted? I have over 80 Blu-ray and I'm moving across the country in 2 months. Moving is a costly venture... especially over 4700KMs. Plus, on top of that, I will be buying a new $3200 Sony Bravia LCD TV (with the new XMV colour enhancement chip... 16,000:1 contrast ratio) and probably the same amount of $$$ on a 7.1 surround setup that can handle 1080p HDMI throughput for video to go with it. I'm addicted WAY BEYOND JUST THE DISCS THEMSELVES!!!

assur191 · 08-13-2007, 08:32 PM

They're definitely addictive. It feels like something's missing if I go a week without buying any. Everyone thinks I'm insane. I think it has a lot to do with getting in on the ground floor, so to speak.

Genocide316 · 08-13-2007, 08:33 PM

well yeah I'm single and make decent money and movies are one of my hobbies

just picked up crank and lord of war today and I just finished watching Crank man what a awesome movie. tomorrow is my birthday and I'm getting the Mission Impossible trilogy and Planet Earth! can't wait

zombieking · 08-13-2007, 10:07 PM

I have purchased at least one title every week since I bought my player at the end of May, and I don't see myself stopping. I currently have 32 titles, and I've ordered Vacancy and FF:Spirits Within this week. Last week was Disturbia. To round out my month next week will be Van Wilder, and the week after Blades of Glory. And don't get me started on the fall titles

CptGreedle · 08-13-2007, 10:09 PM

I found myself yesterday driving to the video store to see if I could get one of the latest BD releases when I was suppose to be driving to pick up food to bring home. I forgot everything closed early on Sunday.. I had to explain to my wife why I took so long to get home.. heh heh

NutsAboutPS3 · 08-13-2007, 10:13 PM

Definitely addictive, I think I had 3 BDs when I joined this forum, now I have 30!!!

DTMoney84 · 08-13-2007, 10:14 PM

Yea anytime I make a visit to or pass by walmart or best buy I feel obligated to buy a BD. It really is quite the addicting hobby

Goodguy818 · 08-13-2007, 10:15 PM

yes it is! luckily my wife supports my addiction which is kinda her fault, she got me started when she gave me a couple blu-rays for fathers day.

CptGreedle · 08-13-2007, 10:29 PM

My family gave me a dozen BD films for my birthday, so now I have a collection growing... and the hole in my pocket for BD is burning hotter....
Good thing my wife likes BD too, just wish we had more money to spend on them

halon · 08-13-2007, 10:33 PM

I bought my computer 22" moniter from gateway which handles hd over a year ago. earlier this year i bought the ps3. this was all fine for a few months but then i just had to have a bigger screen, hd of course. i had to settle with a 37". don't get me wrong it's a great tv, but another $500 for a bigger one is another $500 i can't spend. to top it off when i watched my first BD i was hooked. i only have 8 of them but could easily buy a lot more. in the end...isn't it all really just about saying you have it? do we really need all of this stuff?

Anthony P · 08-13-2007, 11:51 PM

most definitely addictive. My entertainment spending had gone way down waiting for HD disks, but now it is much higher then it ever was. So far this year the smallest week was two movies and the largest 9 (twice)

I am at over 100

08-13-2007, 07:10 PM	#1
Genocide316 Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Richmond Blu-ray collection:233	Blu-rays are addictive I have been on this site for what maybe a month now? When I first started posting here i had 3 Blu-rays.....now I have 26 lol......this is ridiculous. I haven't spent money this fast on movies since DVD's first came out

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08-13-2007, 07:56 PM	#2
dialog_gvf Moderator Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Toronto Blu-ray collection:320	Yeah. It's crazy isn't it? But, the enthusiasm toward titles is infectious. A title you'd not think about suddenly becomes a must have because of all the buzz. For example, we've already been warned to expect something special in PQ from The Company mini-series. Argh! Another must have.

08-13-2007, 07:58 PM	#3
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	You want to know what's crazy? I've been on this forum for a little over a month... and look at me now.. POWER MEMBER! Muahahaha!

08-13-2007, 08:12 PM	#4
haushausman Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Chicago Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews: 5	In all seriousness, be careful. Especially if your charging BD movies. It's extremely addictive for some reason. What I find helps is Blockbuster Online (or Netflix). It eases your craving for the new releases. I was averaging a couple per week and have gone almost cold turkey. I'm done till some huge releases like Spiderman. Unless money is not an object to you, heed my words.

08-13-2007, 08:27 PM	#5
Petra_Kalbrain Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver, BC 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:561 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	You want to hear about addicted? I have over 80 Blu-ray and I'm moving across the country in 2 months. Moving is a costly venture... especially over 4700KMs. Plus, on top of that, I will be buying a new $3200 Sony Bravia LCD TV (with the new XMV colour enhancement chip... 16,000:1 contrast ratio) and probably the same amount of $$$ on a 7.1 surround setup that can handle 1080p HDMI throughput for video to go with it. I'm addicted WAY BEYOND JUST THE DISCS THEMSELVES!!!

08-13-2007, 08:32 PM	#6
assur191 Active Member Member since:Aug 2005 Blu-ray collection:345	They're definitely addictive. It feels like something's missing if I go a week without buying any. Everyone thinks I'm insane. I think it has a lot to do with getting in on the ground floor, so to speak.

08-13-2007, 08:33 PM	#7
Genocide316 Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Richmond Blu-ray collection:233	well yeah I'm single and make decent money and movies are one of my hobbies just picked up crank and lord of war today and I just finished watching Crank man what a awesome movie. tomorrow is my birthday and I'm getting the Mission Impossible trilogy and Planet Earth! can't wait

08-13-2007, 10:07 PM	#8
zombieking Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:CANADA Blu-ray collection:304 Blu-ray reviews: 18	I have purchased at least one title every week since I bought my player at the end of May, and I don't see myself stopping. I currently have 32 titles, and I've ordered Vacancy and FF:Spirits Within this week. Last week was Disturbia. To round out my month next week will be Van Wilder, and the week after Blades of Glory. And don't get me started on the fall titles

08-13-2007, 10:09 PM	#9
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	I found myself yesterday driving to the video store to see if I could get one of the latest BD releases when I was suppose to be driving to pick up food to bring home. I forgot everything closed early on Sunday.. I had to explain to my wife why I took so long to get home.. heh heh

08-13-2007, 10:13 PM	#10
NutsAboutPS3 Expert Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:UK Blu-ray reviews:1	Definitely addictive, I think I had 3 BDs when I joined this forum, now I have 30!!!

08-13-2007, 10:14 PM	#11
DTMoney84 Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Philadelphia, PA	Yea anytime I make a visit to or pass by walmart or best buy I feel obligated to buy a BD. It really is quite the addicting hobby

08-13-2007, 10:15 PM	#12
Goodguy818 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Burbank, CA Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:536 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:59	yes it is! luckily my wife supports my addiction which is kinda her fault, she got me started when she gave me a couple blu-rays for fathers day.

08-13-2007, 10:29 PM	#13
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	My family gave me a dozen BD films for my birthday, so now I have a collection growing... and the hole in my pocket for BD is burning hotter.... Good thing my wife likes BD too, just wish we had more money to spend on them

08-13-2007, 10:33 PM	#14
halon Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Pennsylvania 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:18 Blu-ray reviews:4	I bought my computer 22" moniter from gateway which handles hd over a year ago. earlier this year i bought the ps3. this was all fine for a few months but then i just had to have a bigger screen, hd of course. i had to settle with a 37". don't get me wrong it's a great tv, but another $500 for a bigger one is another $500 i can't spend. to top it off when i watched my first BD i was hooked. i only have 8 of them but could easily buy a lot more. in the end...isn't it all really just about saying you have it? do we really need all of this stuff?

08-13-2007, 11:51 PM	#15
Anthony P Blu-ray Count Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Montreal, Canada	most definitely addictive. My entertainment spending had gone way down waiting for HD disks, but now it is much higher then it ever was. So far this year the smallest week was two movies and the largest 9 (twice) I am at over 100

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