What's your stance on buying Blu-rays if you already own the DVD? - Blu-ray Forum

zak88lx · 11-19-2007, 12:21 AM

I bought a PS3 40 GB early this month which included Spider-man 3.
I watched it and I could not believe the PQ and AQ that a Blu-ray movie was capable of producing.
I love watching movies at home and I already have a fairly large collection of 385 DVD's.

When I started buying Blu-ray movies I made myself a promise that I would not buy any Blu-ray releases of movies that I already owned on DVD but I have already broken this rule and now with all of the Spielberg movies coming out on Blue I'm starting to worry that I will collapse and buy everything again on Blu-ray!

What's your stance on buying Blu-rays if you already own the DVD?

Zak

Steverhcp02 · 11-19-2007, 12:23 AM

rebuy all the way.

ESUNintel · 11-19-2007, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zak88lx

I bought a PS3 40 GB early this month which included Spider-man 3.
I watched it and I could not believe the PQ and AQ that a Blu-ray movie was capable of producing.
I love watching movies at home and I already have a fairly large collection of 385 DVD's.

When I started buying Blu-ray movies I made myself a promise that I would not buy any Blu-ray releases of movies that I already owned on DVD but I have already broken this rule and now with all of the Spielberg movies coming out on Blue I'm starting to worry that I will collapse and buy everything again on Blu-ray!

What's your stance on buying Blu-rays if you already own the DVD?

Zak

I remember telling myself I will not buy the Blu-ray versions of any movies I currently had on DVD back when I got the S300. That went out the window after a week, after having watched a few Blu-rays I decided to sell the DVD's on Ebay and purchase the BD versions. I didn't sell all of them at once, I'm still working on in, I sell about 1-4 DVD's a week, cause it be pricey to buy all the BD's at once.

BStecke · 11-19-2007, 12:26 AM

I'll rebuy movies I really enjoy. Die Hard, Batman Begins, V For Vendetta (when it comes out) Spiderman . . . these are all no-brainers for me. If it's something that will be a different experience in high-def, I'll rebuy.

I don't think my Road Trip DVD will get replaced with a Blu-ray

zak88lx · 11-19-2007, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ESUNintel

I decided to sell the DVD's on Ebay and purchase the BD versions. I didn't sell all of them at once, I'm still working on in, I sell about 1-4 DVD's a week, cause it be pricey to buy all the BD's at once.

What are you getting on average for the DVD's you sell on ebay?
I have been thinking about doing this but was discouraged as I didn't think it would be worth my time after ebay fees.

Thanks,
Zak

pedigree · 11-19-2007, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zak88lx

What are you getting on average for the DVD's you sell on ebay?
I have been thinking about doing this but was discouraged as I didn't think it would be worth my time after ebay fees.

Thanks,
Zak

ebay fees shipping... not to mention if they are used they're worthless... u'll get maybe 10$ total including shipping to sell them and then it'll cost you about 4$ to ship... not worth it IMO... take a look at even box sets of certain movies (i.e. look at LOTR special extended edition: all of them together is like 30$ new in box) so its useless to try and make even a bit of money off it... you'll sell em and maybe be able to buy four or five bd's at retail

JJ · 11-19-2007, 12:34 AM

Re-buy. Definitely. Doesnt even compare. Has to be a movie I really like though, to rebuy - i.e., I re-bought Troy, 300, Kingdom of Heaven - but would not rebuy Snakes on a Plane, Jumanji, etc.

JJ · 11-19-2007, 12:34 AM

Although I should note I buy no more DVDs. Bourne III will probably be the last one.

BStecke · 11-19-2007, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

Although I should note I buy no more DVDs. Bourne III will probably be the last one.

I'm hoping Live Free Or Die Hard Unrated will be my last.

bajor27 · 11-19-2007, 12:42 AM

I sell off my DVDs on eBay as well and re-buy on Blu. I won't do it with all, but there's quite a few I will be doing this with.

I definitely don't make much as used movies definitely aren't worth much, but anything is better than nothing. I can't imagine owning both and deciding to watch the SD version afterall.

I'll sometimes sell them or gift them off to friends who haven't jumped on the blu wagon yet too.

Oh yes, and aside from the very odd movie here and there (mainly to get the wife to stop complaining), I haven't purchases a lot of newer DVD movies in the last year or two - I've stuck to a lot of TV on DVD which have no real intention of upgrading anytime soon.

pedigree · 11-19-2007, 12:43 AM

i usually only rebuy those i really really want and i hear are good quality. i try and get the ones i dont have and want before rebuying

Kirsty_Mc · 11-19-2007, 12:47 AM

If it's a title I really like, then I'll rebuy it. I no longer buy DVDs unless I know for certain that they were sourced from SD material. Yesterdays technology... Why bother!!!

ID4 will be a rebuy as will CE3K and Blade Runner. 2001 was a rebuy.

ben7ben3 · 11-19-2007, 12:50 AM

i rebuy action movies (for example, the die hards, spiderman, mr. and mrs. smith when it comes out, independence day)

in fact, i have rebought a bunch on both blu ray and hd dvd, and i sell my dvds for a rather good price.

however, i absolutely will not replace any comedies, because i frankly think dvd is fine for them

Bullet · 11-19-2007, 12:57 AM

Rebuy little by little!

JackStraw · 11-19-2007, 01:09 AM

Re-buy but I've come close to having stopped buying regular DVD, including the studios that favor the red side.

quexos · 11-19-2007, 01:12 AM

I guess I will buy back the big titles which I love most e.g. Lord of the Rings, Starwars, the Pixar movies etc ...
And I will sell those DVD's. As for the other DVD's I'll probably keep them
Beyond that, anything new small or big: Blu only

kiskiboy97 · 11-19-2007, 01:17 AM

If I like the movie, and/or it's a major improvement over the DVD and/or I can get it it a great price (usually BOGOs at this point) then I upgrade. Looking over my DVDs last night, I estimated about a 10% re-buy rate at best.

soniqstylz · 11-19-2007, 01:40 AM

I got Devil's Rejects as one of my 5 free movies, just so I could make a comparison between a movie I already owned. I also bought the director's cut of Troy, since the PQ was supposed to be great, along with the fact that it was an extended cut.

Other than that, I haven't double-dipped.

Blu_J · 11-19-2007, 01:51 AM

I rebuy EVERYTHING. I want everything to be Blu someday.

kowhite · 11-19-2007, 01:57 AM

My stance is that I only rebuy the films I truly love.

Alas, though, I am a weak, weak man...and I continue to fail miserably at my own stance. Did I NEED both Underworld movies in HD? No, but dammit, they were on sale!

11-19-2007, 12:21 AM	#1
zak88lx Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Calgary, AB 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:768 Blu-ray reviews:2	What's your stance on buying Blu-rays if you already own the DVD? I bought a PS3 40 GB early this month which included Spider-man 3. I watched it and I could not believe the PQ and AQ that a Blu-ray movie was capable of producing. I love watching movies at home and I already have a fairly large collection of 385 DVD's. When I started buying Blu-ray movies I made myself a promise that I would not buy any Blu-ray releases of movies that I already owned on DVD but I have already broken this rule and now with all of the Spielberg movies coming out on Blue I'm starting to worry that I will collapse and buy everything again on Blu-ray! What's your stance on buying Blu-rays if you already own the DVD? Zak

11-19-2007, 01:12 AM	#16
quexos Banned Member since:May 2007 Location:Brussels, Belgium	I guess I will buy back the big titles which I love most e.g. Lord of the Rings, Starwars, the Pixar movies etc ... And I will sell those DVD's. As for the other DVD's I'll probably keep them Beyond that, anything new small or big: Blu only Last edited by quexos; 11-19-2007 at 01:14 AM.

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11-19-2007, 12:23 AM	#2
Steverhcp02 Senior Member Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 1	rebuy all the way.

11-19-2007, 12:26 AM	#4
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	I'll rebuy movies I really enjoy. Die Hard, Batman Begins, V For Vendetta (when it comes out) Spiderman . . . these are all no-brainers for me. If it's something that will be a different experience in high-def, I'll rebuy. I don't think my Road Trip DVD will get replaced with a Blu-ray

11-19-2007, 12:34 AM	#7
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	Re-buy. Definitely. Doesnt even compare. Has to be a movie I really like though, to rebuy - i.e., I re-bought Troy, 300, Kingdom of Heaven - but would not rebuy Snakes on a Plane, Jumanji, etc.

11-19-2007, 12:42 AM	#10
bajor27 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:BC, Canada Blu-ray collection:1031 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:5	I sell off my DVDs on eBay as well and re-buy on Blu. I won't do it with all, but there's quite a few I will be doing this with. I definitely don't make much as used movies definitely aren't worth much, but anything is better than nothing. I can't imagine owning both and deciding to watch the SD version afterall. I'll sometimes sell them or gift them off to friends who haven't jumped on the blu wagon yet too. Oh yes, and aside from the very odd movie here and there (mainly to get the wife to stop complaining), I haven't purchases a lot of newer DVD movies in the last year or two - I've stuck to a lot of TV on DVD which have no real intention of upgrading anytime soon.

11-19-2007, 12:43 AM	#11
pedigree Power Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Montreal, Canada	i usually only rebuy those i really really want and i hear are good quality. i try and get the ones i dont have and want before rebuying

11-19-2007, 12:47 AM	#12
Kirsty_Mc Power Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:536 Blu-ray reviews: 21	If it's a title I really like, then I'll rebuy it. I no longer buy DVDs unless I know for certain that they were sourced from SD material. Yesterdays technology... Why bother!!! ID4 will be a rebuy as will CE3K and Blade Runner. 2001 was a rebuy.

11-19-2007, 12:50 AM	#13
ben7ben3 Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Illinois Blu-ray reviews:65	i rebuy action movies (for example, the die hards, spiderman, mr. and mrs. smith when it comes out, independence day) in fact, i have rebought a bunch on both blu ray and hd dvd, and i sell my dvds for a rather good price. however, i absolutely will not replace any comedies, because i frankly think dvd is fine for them

11-19-2007, 12:57 AM	#14
Bullet Expert Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Puerto Rico Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:143 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:143	Rebuy little by little!

11-19-2007, 01:09 AM	#15
JackStraw Senior Member Member since:Nov 2007	Re-buy but I've come close to having stopped buying regular DVD, including the studios that favor the red side.

11-19-2007, 01:17 AM	#17
kiskiboy97 Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	If I like the movie, and/or it's a major improvement over the DVD and/or I can get it it a great price (usually BOGOs at this point) then I upgrade. Looking over my DVDs last night, I estimated about a 10% re-buy rate at best.

11-19-2007, 01:40 AM	#18
soniqstylz Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:15	I got Devil's Rejects as one of my 5 free movies, just so I could make a comparison between a movie I already owned. I also bought the director's cut of Troy, since the PQ was supposed to be great, along with the fact that it was an extended cut. Other than that, I haven't double-dipped.

11-19-2007, 01:51 AM	#19
Blu_J Active Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:SoCal	I rebuy EVERYTHING. I want everything to be Blu someday.

11-19-2007, 01:57 AM	#20
kowhite Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:119 Blu-ray collection:727 DVD collection:3 Trading Score:65	My stance is that I only rebuy the films I truly love. Alas, though, I am a weak, weak man...and I continue to fail miserably at my own stance. Did I NEED both Underworld movies in HD? No, but dammit, they were on sale!

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