what is your criteria for double dipping? - Blu-ray Forum

Deke Rivers · 01-06-2010, 02:56 PM

now that I have gone blu ray im wondering what I have in my dvd collection that is worth upgrading to blu ray?
I do check the dvd comparisons on dvd beaver but other than that it seems like a lot of reviews dont really discuss whether a particular blu ray is much better than its dvd counterpart
my oppo does a heck of a job upconverting by the way

Beta Man · 01-06-2010, 03:07 PM

I double dip if:

1) it's one of my favorites...... In this case, I'll double dip even given only a marginal improvement in one aspect or another...... basically no matter what!

2) I enjoy the movie enough to give it multiple viewings (beyond what I've already given it) and it has significant audio and/or video improvements.

3) My DVD wasn't in O.A.R.

4) I like the movie, but may only watch it a couple more times in my life, but it's one of the $10 or less deals at Amazon........ then I'll probably snag it if I have my other priorities out of the way (other releases)

I'm sure there are other reasons/criteria, but that's mostly it.

mikejet · 01-06-2010, 03:09 PM

If no one is looking then I double dip into the salsa.

But seriously, I don't watch any of my dvd's and gave most of them away so I would double dip.

Like Fight Club, I've own 3 copies before buying the BD.

Steve · 01-06-2010, 10:36 PM

I double dip if I really like the movie AND they did a good job with the blu-release and it included lossless audio.

There are also some movies I'm waiting for (Armageddon and The Abyss) where the DVD didn't even have an anamorphic release.

Anthony P · 01-06-2010, 11:29 PM

same as when I don't double dip.

If it is a movie I would like to see then I buy it. If I had it on DVD or not, does not matter.

jadedeath · 01-07-2010, 01:38 AM

I generally only buy things once.

But with my DVD collection being pretty big for the average consumer, if something hits the $9.99 price range I'll consider double dipping if it's an action/sci-fi movie. Or if it's really good.

I won't spend more than $9.99 on a double dip though. Hell, most of my BD collection I have spent an average of $12.99 on via previously viewed {when BD is THIS young it's like practically buying a new movie only cheaper} or via brand new movies going on sale.

Logan

Blu-Benny · 01-07-2010, 02:10 AM

i double dipped on movies that would look and sound awesome on blu.

mainly action and cgi heavy movies.

thelastz28 · 01-09-2010, 11:04 AM

I recently double-dipped by purchasing Training Day on Blu-ray.

Icedburden · 01-09-2010, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

I double dip if:

1) it's one of my favorites...... In this case, I'll double dip even given only a marginal improvement in one aspect or another...... basically no matter what!

2) I enjoy the movie enough to give it multiple viewings (beyond what I've already given it) and it has significant audio and/or video improvements.

3) My DVD wasn't in O.A.R.

4) I like the movie, but may only watch it a couple more times in my life, but it's one of the $10 or less deals at Amazon........ then I'll probably snag it if I have my other priorities out of the way (other releases)

I'm sure there are other reasons/criteria, but that's mostly it.

Agree with this.

crazyBLUE · 01-09-2010, 12:08 PM

The sound Track is what does it for me . But someday soon I will be done Double Dipping for my DVD's are almost all gone !

Johnny Vinyl · 01-09-2010, 01:20 PM

I haven't really double-dipped as my DVD collection is rather miniscule, but I'd like to for movies like Braveheart, Gladiator and a few others. Like mentioned earlier though, I won't pay a premium price for them. As such, I still haven't upgraded those DVD's.

John

mutelight · 01-11-2010, 03:01 AM

Basically if the price is right and/or I like the movie, I will re-buy it on BD.

redsoxfan626 · 01-14-2010, 12:57 AM

I had very few DVDs prior to getting my Blu-ray player, so I double dipped with everything I owned. Now I'm just waiting for movies like Animal House and Anchorman.

CyberGhostface · 01-22-2010, 12:09 AM

For me it would depend on what movie if it is and if BD would make a big difference in my enjoyment. For example, I heard that the Oldboy Blu-ray's PQ isn't that much higher than an upconverted DVD.

Polygon · 01-22-2010, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikejet

If no one is looking then I double dip into the salsa.

But seriously, I don't watch any of my dvd's and gave most of them away so I would double dip.

Like Fight Club, I've own 3 copies before buying the BD.

Same here. I'm selling all by DVDs on eBay save for the few I don't think will ever be released on BD.

Blu Jedi Master · 01-23-2010, 04:15 AM

I will double dip for I love the new format. My dvd collection is not that big either. I believe I will end up buying more blu-rays then dvds I ever had.

wormraper · 01-25-2010, 03:08 AM

my criteria for double dipping.

Is it out on blu-ray?? if yes... then I double dip

MaCruz · 01-25-2010, 06:36 PM

My DVD collection was rather small to begin with (60), and they were my favorite movies so I'll be most likely getting them on BD.

Nocturnaloner · 01-31-2010, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

I double dip if:

1) it's one of my favorites...... In this case, I'll double dip even given only a marginal improvement in one aspect or another...... basically no matter what!

This is pretty much it, right here. Since my collection will be almost exclusively must-owns for me, that's it.

CJ2165 · 02-16-2010, 10:55 PM

I didn't have that many DVDs before upgrading, so I didn't really have any "double-dipping rules"

01-06-2010, 02:56 PM	#1
Deke Rivers Active Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Chi-Town area Blu-ray collection:49 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:30	what is your criteria for double dipping? now that I have gone blu ray im wondering what I have in my dvd collection that is worth upgrading to blu ray? I do check the dvd comparisons on dvd beaver but other than that it seems like a lot of reviews dont really discuss whether a particular blu ray is much better than its dvd counterpart my oppo does a heck of a job upconverting by the way

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01-06-2010, 03:07 PM	#2
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 double dip if: 1) it's one of my favorites...... In this case, I'll double dip even given only a marginal improvement in one aspect or another...... basically no matter what! 2) I enjoy the movie enough to give it multiple viewings (beyond what I've already given it) and it has significant audio and/or video improvements. 3) My DVD wasn't in O.A.R. 4) I like the movie, but may only watch it a couple more times in my life, but it's one of the $10 or less deals at Amazon........ then I'll probably snag it if I have my other priorities out of the way (other releases) I'm sure there are other reasons/criteria, but that's mostly it.

01-06-2010, 03:09 PM	#3
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	If no one is looking then I double dip into the salsa. But seriously, I don't watch any of my dvd's and gave most of them away so I would double dip. Like Fight Club, I've own 3 copies before buying the BD.

01-06-2010, 10:36 PM	#4
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	I double dip if I really like the movie AND they did a good job with the blu-release and it included lossless audio. There are also some movies I'm waiting for (Armageddon and The Abyss) where the DVD didn't even have an anamorphic release.

01-06-2010, 11:29 PM	#5
Anthony P Blu-ray Count Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Montreal, Canada	same as when I don't double dip. If it is a movie I would like to see then I buy it. If I had it on DVD or not, does not matter.

01-07-2010, 01:38 AM	#6
jadedeath Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007	I generally only buy things once. But with my DVD collection being pretty big for the average consumer, if something hits the $9.99 price range I'll consider double dipping if it's an action/sci-fi movie. Or if it's really good. I won't spend more than $9.99 on a double dip though. Hell, most of my BD collection I have spent an average of $12.99 on via previously viewed {when BD is THIS young it's like practically buying a new movie only cheaper} or via brand new movies going on sale. Logan

01-07-2010, 02:10 AM	#7
Blu-Benny Michael Bay's #1 Fan Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:108 Trading Score:138	i double dipped on movies that would look and sound awesome on blu. mainly action and cgi heavy movies.

01-09-2010, 11:04 AM	#8
thelastz28 Active Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Victorville, CA Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:8 Trading Score:9	I recently double-dipped by purchasing Training Day on Blu-ray.

01-09-2010, 12:08 PM	#10
crazyBLUE Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Pacific Northwest Home Theater Gallery:89 Blu-ray collection:479 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:30	The sound Track is what does it for me . But someday soon I will be done Double Dipping for my DVD's are almost all gone !

01-09-2010, 01:20 PM	#11
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	I haven't really double-dipped as my DVD collection is rather miniscule, but I'd like to for movies like Braveheart, Gladiator and a few others. Like mentioned earlier though, I won't pay a premium price for them. As such, I still haven't upgraded those DVD's. John

01-11-2010, 03:01 AM	#12
mutelight Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:SF Bay Area, CA Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:149 Trading Score:1	Basically if the price is right and/or I like the movie, I will re-buy it on BD.

01-14-2010, 12:57 AM	#13
redsoxfan626 Member Member since:Jan 2010	I had very few DVDs prior to getting my Blu-ray player, so I double dipped with everything I owned. Now I'm just waiting for movies like Animal House and Anchorman.

01-22-2010, 12:09 AM	#14
CyberGhostface Active Member Top contributor Member since:May 2009 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:236 DVD collection:34 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:1	For me it would depend on what movie if it is and if BD would make a big difference in my enjoyment. For example, I heard that the Oldboy Blu-ray's PQ isn't that much higher than an upconverted DVD.

01-23-2010, 04:15 AM	#16
Blu Jedi Master Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2009 Blu-ray collection:1 Digital collection:1112 iTunes collection:583 Trading Score:423	I will double dip for I love the new format. My dvd collection is not that big either. I believe I will end up buying more blu-rays then dvds I ever had.

01-25-2010, 03:08 AM	#17
wormraper Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Tucson Arizona 4K collection:960 Blu-ray collection:5288 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:571	my criteria for double dipping. Is it out on blu-ray?? if yes... then I double dip

01-25-2010, 06:36 PM	#18
MaCruz Community Gaming Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:104 Blu-ray collection:958 DVD collection:18 MA collection:394 Digital collection:570 iTunes collection:527 Prime collection:192 Blu-ray reviews: 23 Trading Score:139	My DVD collection was rather small to begin with (60), and they were my favorite movies so I'll be most likely getting them on BD.

02-16-2010, 10:55 PM	#20
CJ2165 Junior Member Member since:Feb 2010	I didn't have that many DVDs before upgrading, so I didn't really have any "double-dipping rules"

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