Blu-ray and double dipping - Blu-ray Forum

lgans316 · 02-06-2008, 08:36 AM

Under what circumstances will you double dip ?

Multiple choices INTENTIONALLY NOT GIVEN.

Please cast your vote. Thanks in advance.

Septimus Prime · 02-06-2008, 08:39 AM

If it's one of my favorite movies, I'll do it.

Blu-Beard · 02-06-2008, 08:46 AM

You should've gave us the option of selecting multiple choices.

Minimejer05 · 02-06-2008, 12:32 PM

Normally for the picture and sound. But I also like bonus features.. like if it was originally a 1 disc. I love buying those 2 disc unrated cuts and such.

camper · 02-06-2008, 01:05 PM

Picture & Sound #1 for me. Why buy something on Blu just because it's on Blu? I bought a Blu Ray player because I want my movies on High Def, not because I want to rebuy the same films I already own with a picture & sound quality I already have.

~Camper

UTVOL06 · 02-06-2008, 01:22 PM

A lot of early Blu-ray movies on 25GB discs suffered from low quality encodes. And pretty much 90% of WB releases do with a few exceptions(Harry potter 5 and Blade Runner come to mind).

I'd like PQ to be upgraded on a bunch of previous releases..I'd re-buy them.

I bought the remastered Fith Element Blu-ray when it got double dipped.

SpaceDog · 02-06-2008, 01:23 PM

I'm actively trying to buy titles that I don't think will require a double dip, and avoiding titles that I already smell double dip on.

tron3 · 02-06-2008, 01:49 PM

If I'm going from DVD to blu-ray, then it is a no brainer. Double dipping on a blu-ray title will take a bit more coaxing out of me.

Blu_Ray_UK2007 · 02-06-2008, 03:09 PM

My first double dip on blu could be coming soon with warner's Goodfellas: SE.

Other then that I wont double dip on many blu's as I'm still trying to upgrade dvd to blu.. let alone blu to a better blu

haushausman · 02-06-2008, 03:11 PM

One that I refuse to double-dip, Live Free Die Hard UNRATED on Blu-ray.

I'm holding out... even though it will probably be 2 years.

sj001 · 02-06-2008, 03:37 PM

It generally has to be one of my all time favorites, and would need a pig PQ/AQ upgrade along with the a boatload of extras.

camper · 02-06-2008, 03:55 PM

Oh, I thought this was double dipping DVD to Blu, I didn't know you meant Blu to Blu.

I highly doubt I'll double dip on Blu's like I did DVD's. It would have to blow me away to even consider it, or they would have to be super cheap. More special features or a BOGO won't be enough, and if the picture/sound isn't top tier I woulnd't buy it on Blu to begin with.

~Camper

MikeekiM · 02-06-2008, 04:02 PM

Sorry...but is double dipping buying something that you already own on DVD for the sake of an upgrade?

Or is double dipping buying a movie on Blu-Ray for your home theater, but also recognizing that you need an SD version to play on your SD only devices (like portable players, vehicle players, etc...)

To me, double dipping is the latter... The former is a question of an upgrading strategy...

Gremal · 02-06-2008, 04:06 PM

The question isn't clear whether double dipping is the same title on DVD and BD or on two releases of the same title on BD or on HD DVD and BD for those of you who adopted HD DVD.

But regardless, any improvement in picture and sound will pique my interest.

DetroitSportsFan · 02-06-2008, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeekiM

Sorry...but is double dipping buying something that you already own on DVD for the sake of an upgrade?

Or is double dipping buying a movie on Blu-Ray for your home theater, but also recognizing that you need an SD version to play on your SD only devices (like portable players, vehicle players, etc...)

To me, double dipping is the latter... The former is a question of an upgrading strategy...

He meant buying a certain movie on Blu now, and then buying it again in the future if it's re-released.

KenThompson · 02-06-2008, 05:13 PM

I wanted to grab Van Wilder but the reviews were sub par so I left it. If the studio doesn't take the time to produce the best picture and sound then I don't buy it regardless if its a favorite or not.

MikeekiM · 02-06-2008, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

He meant buying a certain movie on Blu now, and then buying it again in the future if it's re-released.

Ah...okay, so neither of my interpretations

Okay, that makes sense... Buy on blu...then buy on blu yet again...

BigBluu · 02-06-2008, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu_Ray_UK2007

My first double dip on blu could be coming soon with warner's Goodfellas: SE.

There's a SE of Goodfellas coming out?! F@#k! I just ordered the $15 current version from Amazon. Any idea when it'll be out?

Mobe1969 · 02-06-2008, 07:58 PM

I'll do it if for a longer or DC cut of a film. I'm holding out buying certain DVDs as they are the shorter cuts. Eg:
- Independence Day
- Die Hard 4.0

Some DVDs I've double dipped a lot purely for PQ upgrades.

DetroitSportsFan · 02-06-2008, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu_Ray_UK2007

My first double dip on blu could be coming soon with warner's Goodfellas: SE.

I believe that it DVD only.

I've seen nothing about a Blu release from what Bill Hunt wrote.

View Poll Results: Under what circumstances will you double dip ?
If the Picture and Sound gets any upgrade.	74	71.15%
If there is a ship load of bonus materials.	11	10.58%
If listed on BOGO sale.	11	10.58%
Will never double dip.	3	2.88%
Will buy irrespective of the overall package as historically re-issues have always been better.	5	4.81%
Voters: 104. You may not vote on this poll

02-06-2008, 07:58 PM	#19
Mobe1969 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Brisbane, Australia 4K collection:980 Blu-ray collection:1610	I'll do it if for a longer or DC cut of a film. I'm holding out buying certain DVDs as they are the shorter cuts. Eg: - Independence Day - Die Hard 4.0 Some DVDs I've double dipped a lot purely for PQ upgrades. Last edited by Mobe1969; 02-06-2008 at 08:16 PM.

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02-06-2008, 08:36 AM	#1
lgans316 Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2007 Location:RM16, United Kingdom Blu-ray reviews:17 Trading Score:498	Blu-ray and double dipping Under what circumstances will you double dip ? Multiple choices INTENTIONALLY NOT GIVEN. Please cast your vote. Thanks in advance. Last edited by lgans316; 02-06-2008 at 09:02 AM.

02-06-2008, 08:39 AM	#2
Septimus Prime Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:164 Trading Score:2	If it's one of my favorite movies, I'll do it.

02-06-2008, 08:46 AM	#3
Blu-Beard Banned Member since:Jan 2008	You should've gave us the option of selecting multiple choices.

02-06-2008, 12:32 PM	#4
Minimejer05 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Minnesota Home Theater Gallery:14 4K collection:532 Blu-ray collection:1995 Blu-ray reviews:28 Trading Score:6	Normally for the picture and sound. But I also like bonus features.. like if it was originally a 1 disc. I love buying those 2 disc unrated cuts and such.

02-06-2008, 01:05 PM	#5
camper Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray collection:367 DVD collection:445 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Picture & Sound #1 for me. Why buy something on Blu just because it's on Blu? I bought a Blu Ray player because I want my movies on High Def, not because I want to rebuy the same films I already own with a picture & sound quality I already have. ~Camper

02-06-2008, 01:22 PM	#6
UTVOL06 Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Georgia Home Theater Gallery:7 4K collection:245 Blu-ray collection:480 Blu-ray reviews:83	A lot of early Blu-ray movies on 25GB discs suffered from low quality encodes. And pretty much 90% of WB releases do with a few exceptions(Harry potter 5 and Blade Runner come to mind). I'd like PQ to be upgraded on a bunch of previous releases..I'd re-buy them. I bought the remastered Fith Element Blu-ray when it got double dipped.

02-06-2008, 01:23 PM	#7
SpaceDog Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Raleigh, NC Blu-ray collection:116	I'm actively trying to buy titles that I don't think will require a double dip, and avoiding titles that I already smell double dip on.

02-06-2008, 01:49 PM	#8
tron3 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2004 Location:New Jersey Blu-ray reviews:3	If I'm going from DVD to blu-ray, then it is a no brainer. Double dipping on a blu-ray title will take a bit more coaxing out of me.

02-06-2008, 03:09 PM	#9
Blu_Ray_UK2007 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Location:UK 4K collection:164 Blu-ray collection:782 Trading Score:1	My first double dip on blu could be coming soon with warner's Goodfellas: SE. Other then that I wont double dip on many blu's as I'm still trying to upgrade dvd to blu.. let alone blu to a better blu

02-06-2008, 03:11 PM	#10
haushausman Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Chicago Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews: 5	One that I refuse to double-dip, Live Free Die Hard UNRATED on Blu-ray. I'm holding out... even though it will probably be 2 years.

02-06-2008, 03:37 PM	#11
sj001 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Rochester, NY Blu-ray collection:317 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:5	It generally has to be one of my all time favorites, and would need a pig PQ/AQ upgrade along with the a boatload of extras.

02-06-2008, 03:55 PM	#12
camper Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray collection:367 DVD collection:445 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Oh, I thought this was double dipping DVD to Blu, I didn't know you meant Blu to Blu. I highly doubt I'll double dip on Blu's like I did DVD's. It would have to blow me away to even consider it, or they would have to be super cheap. More special features or a BOGO won't be enough, and if the picture/sound isn't top tier I woulnd't buy it on Blu to begin with. ~Camper

02-06-2008, 04:02 PM	#13
MikeekiM Active Member Member since:Feb 2008	Sorry...but is double dipping buying something that you already own on DVD for the sake of an upgrade? Or is double dipping buying a movie on Blu-Ray for your home theater, but also recognizing that you need an SD version to play on your SD only devices (like portable players, vehicle players, etc...) To me, double dipping is the latter... The former is a question of an upgrading strategy...

02-06-2008, 04:06 PM	#14
Gremal Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Daddyland Home Theater Gallery:49 Blu-ray collection:184	The question isn't clear whether double dipping is the same title on DVD and BD or on two releases of the same title on BD or on HD DVD and BD for those of you who adopted HD DVD. But regardless, any improvement in picture and sound will pique my interest.

02-06-2008, 05:13 PM	#16
KenThompson Power Member Member since:Sep 2006 Location:B.C. Canada	I wanted to grab Van Wilder but the reviews were sub par so I left it. If the studio doesn't take the time to produce the best picture and sound then I don't buy it regardless if its a favorite or not.

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