Here's a freaky blu-ray experience I had... - Blu-ray Forum

toddly6666 · 06-24-2010, 02:47 PM

On Sunday, I went to a used dvd/blu-ray store in New Jersey and I bought a used blu-ray of a Dragonball Z cartoon movie for $4.00.
I bought this blu-ray only for 2 reasons:
1. It was cheap enough to just use the blu-ray case for some of my other used blu-rays that were missing cases/covers (blu-ray cases are hard to find) and chuck the movie since I don't care about Dragonball Z.
OR
2. Maybe I could sell it for more than what I payed for at this other used dvd store in New York City that gives good prices for used dvds/blu-rays.

On Monday during my lunch break, I went to this NYC used dvd/blu-ray store just to buy a used blu-ray of The Book of Eli (on Sunday, I saw on their website that they just received it) and maybe trade in/sell the Dragonball Z blu-ray depending how much cash or store credit they would give me. It turned out that this used Book of Eli blu-ray that I bought was missing the blu-ray case and cover, so I considered using the Dragonball Z blu-ray case for my Book of Eli blu-ray since I wasn't able to see how much credit I would get for my Dragonball Z blu-ray because their computer system was down that checks the credit prices. They told me to come back later. So I went back to work with my used caseless/coverless Book of Eli blu-ray and the Dragonball Z blu-ray in my hands. I downloaded a cover for The Book of Eli blu-ray, cut it to proper size, and then I was curious to see if it fitted in a blu-ray case. I got the Dragonball Z blu-ray case and I removed the cover and the inside ads. Here comes the crazy part: Once I removed the inside ads, there written on the inside of the Dragonball Z case was in big bold letters that spelled ELI! So the used Dragonball Z blu-ray was originally owned by some dude named Eli and he wrote his name in it. And here I was about to use that case for The Book of Eli blu-ray that I had just bought. That's just freaky!

I eventually didn't use that case for The Book of Eli since I went back to that store after work and I was able to sell the Dragonball Z blu-ray to the store for $8.00 (making 4 bucks profit). Later Monday night, I just used some other blu-ray cover that I had at home for my used Book of Eli blu-ray.

I just thought that was some freaky coincidence that I had to share with everyone.

KrugStillo · 06-24-2010, 02:51 PM

My wife and I have stuff like that happen to us all the time. Freaky story though.

HD Goofnut · 06-24-2010, 02:52 PM

For some strange I reason I feel that what you just said could have been said in a lot fewer words.

The Theory · 06-24-2010, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

For some strange I reason I feel that what you just said could have been said in a lot fewer words.

Sure it could have, but why? We all know how to read around here...

boxterduke · 06-24-2010, 03:57 PM

That is a freaky story, I love things like that.
However I would have said, screw the $4 profits and kept the Eli named case.

toddly6666 · 06-24-2010, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

For some strange I reason I feel that what you just said could have been said in a lot fewer words.

It could of been shorter, but it's a freaky story. It's all about the build up!

Kory · 06-24-2010, 04:57 PM

If you order online, Blu-ray cases aren't that expensive, man. Paying $4 for one (that's not a multi-disc of like 4, 5, or 6) is nuts.

nremdn · 06-24-2010, 05:03 PM

+1 for the buildup, but you lost me at giving $4 for just a case. C'mon buddy we're all smart enough to know that no one would really do that in real life.

toddly6666 · 06-24-2010, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nremdn

+1 for the buildup, but you lost me at giving $4 for just a case. C'mon buddy we're all smart enough to know that no one would really do that in real life.

I didn't do that eventually. I have never spent any money on a blu-ray case. I just thought about doing it! That was just the worst case scenario if I wasn't able to sell the Dragonball Z blu-ray for profit

HanaBi · 06-24-2010, 10:09 PM

That is weird. Don't be surprised if on a stormy night a large shape bangs on your window and says "ELI WANT HIS MOVIE BACK!"

Say, what is the name of this place that gives decent trade-in prices in NYC? I can't seem to find any. PM if you'd rather not post - thanks!

sigill · 06-24-2010, 10:16 PM

Yeah i know what you mean, stuff like that is pretty weird! Its some x-files type things that go on! Lol.

wallendo · 06-24-2010, 10:27 PM

The disk probably belonged to Eli Manning. You can probably sell it to a Gianta fan.

manicsounds · 06-25-2010, 12:28 AM

I think it's freaky that you can't find any empty blu-ray cases. They are in every electronics store....

ilovenola2 · 10-03-2010, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Theory

Sure it could have, but why? We all know how to read around here...

Thank you. And some of us, like yourself, know how to write!

Nielsb90 · 10-03-2010, 06:03 AM

Wow thats a cool story! I mean what are the odds?? One in 20.000.000.. You should play the lottery

toddly6666 · 10-03-2010, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nielsb90

Wow thats a cool story! I mean what are the odds?? One in 20.000.000.. You should play the lottery

I know! Isnt it the most amazing crazy story you have ever heard? I tell this story all the time at bars and clubs, and it amazes everyone. Even as I think about this story many months later, i am still in shock with such a bizarre amazing story!

eiker_ir · 10-03-2010, 09:48 PM

my freakiest Blu-ray story is ordering The Lost Boys from Amazon... and two hours later it was announced that Corey Haim had died.

i was like wtffffffffffff

samdaman94 · 10-03-2010, 09:53 PM

Last night (or was it a few nights ago?) I was re-watching 'Chinatown'.
As soon as the film finished, I put the news on, only to find out that Joe Mantell had died. I read that news literally minutes after hearing the classic “Forget it, Jake. It’s Chinatown.” !

That freaked me out. And I was also planning to watch a classic A-Team episode but chose against it, only to find out Stephen J Cannell had died.

It was a strange night

Nielsb90 · 10-04-2010, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eiker_ir

my freakiest Blu-ray story is ordering The Lost Boys from Amazon... and two hours later it was announced that Corey Haim had died.

i was like wtffffffffffff

My freakiest blu-ray story is watching The Lost Boys for the first time and then reading you post right after

thelittleprince · 10-04-2010, 07:38 AM

Serendipity! Thanks for sharing.

06-24-2010, 02:47 PM	#1
toddly6666 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Hong Kong Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:1441 DVD collection:31 Blu-ray reviews: 290 Trading Score:61	Here's a freaky blu-ray experience I had... On Sunday, I went to a used dvd/blu-ray store in New Jersey and I bought a used blu-ray of a Dragonball Z cartoon movie for $4.00. I bought this blu-ray only for 2 reasons: 1. It was cheap enough to just use the blu-ray case for some of my other used blu-rays that were missing cases/covers (blu-ray cases are hard to find) and chuck the movie since I don't care about Dragonball Z. OR 2. Maybe I could sell it for more than what I payed for at this other used dvd store in New York City that gives good prices for used dvds/blu-rays. On Monday during my lunch break, I went to this NYC used dvd/blu-ray store just to buy a used blu-ray of The Book of Eli (on Sunday, I saw on their website that they just received it) and maybe trade in/sell the Dragonball Z blu-ray depending how much cash or store credit they would give me. It turned out that this used Book of Eli blu-ray that I bought was missing the blu-ray case and cover, so I considered using the Dragonball Z blu-ray case for my Book of Eli blu-ray since I wasn't able to see how much credit I would get for my Dragonball Z blu-ray because their computer system was down that checks the credit prices. They told me to come back later. So I went back to work with my used caseless/coverless Book of Eli blu-ray and the Dragonball Z blu-ray in my hands. I downloaded a cover for The Book of Eli blu-ray, cut it to proper size, and then I was curious to see if it fitted in a blu-ray case. I got the Dragonball Z blu-ray case and I removed the cover and the inside ads. Here comes the crazy part: Once I removed the inside ads, there written on the inside of the Dragonball Z case was in big bold letters that spelled ELI! So the used Dragonball Z blu-ray was originally owned by some dude named Eli and he wrote his name in it. And here I was about to use that case for The Book of Eli blu-ray that I had just bought. That's just freaky! I eventually didn't use that case for The Book of Eli since I went back to that store after work and I was able to sell the Dragonball Z blu-ray to the store for $8.00 (making 4 bucks profit). Later Monday night, I just used some other blu-ray cover that I had at home for my used Book of Eli blu-ray. I just thought that was some freaky coincidence that I had to share with everyone.

06-24-2010, 02:51 PM	#2
KrugStillo Special Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:New Bedford, MA Blu-ray reviews: 6	My wife and I have stuff like that happen to us all the time. Freaky story though.

06-24-2010, 02:52 PM	#3
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:2371 DVD collection:128 MA collection:751 Digital collection:1093 Prime collection:598 Blu-ray reviews:133 Trading Score:39	For some strange I reason I feel that what you just said could have been said in a lot fewer words.

06-24-2010, 03:57 PM	#5
boxterduke Power Member Member since:May 2009 Location:The Fissure of Woe Blu-ray collection:193 DVD collection:70 Trading Score:8	That is a freaky story, I love things like that. However I would have said, screw the $4 profits and kept the Eli named case.

06-24-2010, 04:57 PM	#7
Kory Banned Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Michigan Blu-ray collection:1060 Trading Score:7	If you order online, Blu-ray cases aren't that expensive, man. Paying $4 for one (that's not a multi-disc of like 4, 5, or 6) is nuts.

06-24-2010, 05:03 PM	#8
nremdn Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Middle TN 4K collection:167 Blu-ray collection:420 Trading Score:4	+1 for the buildup, but you lost me at giving $4 for just a case. C'mon buddy we're all smart enough to know that no one would really do that in real life.

06-24-2010, 10:09 PM	#10
HanaBi Special Member Member since:Apr 2009 4K collection:266 Blu-ray collection:2370 DVD collection:106 Trading Score:171	That is weird. Don't be surprised if on a stormy night a large shape bangs on your window and says "ELI WANT HIS MOVIE BACK!" Say, what is the name of this place that gives decent trade-in prices in NYC? I can't seem to find any. PM if you'd rather not post - thanks!

06-24-2010, 10:16 PM	#11
sigill Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:United Kingdom Trading Score:22	Yeah i know what you mean, stuff like that is pretty weird! Its some x-files type things that go on! Lol.

06-24-2010, 10:27 PM	#12
wallendo Power Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Southeastern NC 4K collection:100 Blu-ray collection:1027 DVD collection:7 MA collection:3 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:4	The disk probably belonged to Eli Manning. You can probably sell it to a Gianta fan.

06-25-2010, 12:28 AM	#13
manicsounds Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Tokyo 4K collection:227 Blu-ray collection:4993 Blu-ray reviews: 99	I think it's freaky that you can't find any empty blu-ray cases. They are in every electronics store....

10-03-2010, 06:03 AM	#15
Nielsb90 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Denmark Home Theater Gallery:38 4K collection:114 Blu-ray collection:1072 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:10	Wow thats a cool story! I mean what are the odds?? One in 20.000.000.. You should play the lottery

10-03-2010, 09:48 PM	#17
eiker_ir Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:194 Trading Score:20	my freakiest Blu-ray story is ordering The Lost Boys from Amazon... and two hours later it was announced that Corey Haim had died. i was like wtffffffffffff

10-03-2010, 09:53 PM	#18
samdaman94 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jul 2009 Location:UK Trading Score:7	Last night (or was it a few nights ago?) I was re-watching 'Chinatown'. As soon as the film finished, I put the news on, only to find out that Joe Mantell had died. I read that news literally minutes after hearing the classic “Forget it, Jake. It’s Chinatown.” ! That freaked me out. And I was also planning to watch a classic A-Team episode but chose against it, only to find out Stephen J Cannell had died. It was a strange night

10-04-2010, 07:38 AM	#20
thelittleprince Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2010 Location:wasteland 4K collection:211 Blu-ray collection:3467 DVD collection:56 Digital collection:490 iTunes collection:662 Trading Score:80	Serendipity! Thanks for sharing.

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