Buying new, buying used - which are you more of? - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

Azyiu · 07-09-2009, 04:44 AM

Mostly brand new. From time to time I do check out used video stores, and occassionally I come across to very good quality, clean used copies. I got my copy of "The Magic of Flight" (IMAX) used, yet it is so clean and all, it is practically brand new.

K_Williamson42 · 07-09-2009, 05:26 AM

I for the most part buy used-like new condition so that it comes with everything...mainly amazon, but am now doing some buying here on the trading forum. It all comes down to money, I could manage to buy 1 new a month but buying used I'm able to buy 3 or 4 a month to really up my collection. Never had a problem with buying a used like new movie. Afterall the discs are supposed to virtually Indestructible.

koontz1973 · 07-09-2009, 05:35 AM

Only bought new up to now, but as my collection grows, if I see a used one that I like, I will pick it up (only if it is in good order).

Remember, some titles will disappear, so buying used will become the only option for certain titles (Disney).

JOHN MFN D. · 07-09-2009, 05:43 AM

I've found some great deals buying used. I got the Godfather collection for 32.00 and Planet Earth for the same price.

jk1138 · 07-09-2009, 06:14 AM

depends on the price, sometime the new price is cheaper in Amazon than the used, it does not matter to me as long as it is like new.

Shapiro · 07-09-2009, 07:21 AM

Only buying new, always waiting for a nice deal though (which sometimes takes some time

)

Josey Wales · 07-09-2009, 07:30 AM

Hi! to all,

NEW! everytime for me, I'm quite fussy when it comes to the condition of anything I buy whether it's a Blu-ray, DVD or game etc.

The only time I would ever consider buying something "used" is if it's an OOP (out of print) item that can no longer be found in the shops, other than that I will always buy brand new products.

Cheers!
JW

BigFoot · 07-09-2009, 09:50 AM

I only buy new

MOONPHASE · 07-09-2009, 10:06 AM

Does it really matter? As long as it works then who cares if it's used or new? Besides since Blu-ray has scratch resistant coating on the discs it makes me feel a lot safer buying it no matter used or new.

MaCruz · 07-09-2009, 11:01 AM

If it's used, but looks like new I'll buy it. Mainly I buy new.

Johnny Vinyl · 07-09-2009, 11:38 AM

50/50 for me. All my concert BD's are new, with only 1 used from trade. I buy a lot of PV's from Blockbuster and have had no issues at all.

I couldn't vote....you needed a 50/50 option!

John

Cybernate · 07-09-2009, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by langn08

90% used... Has saved me serious ching $$$

Ditto here. I found a seller on eBay who only sells caseless/no cover art discs at a HUGE discount - I picked up the Curious Case of Benjamin Button for $8.50 SHIPPED the week it came out (yes, the seller is legit!).

I don't care what the case looks like. I care about the film, picture and sound quality of the presentation.

I guess that's why the extras on most of my discs languish unwatched...

ranitasus · 07-09-2009, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josey Wales

Hi! to all,

NEW! everytime for me, I'm quite fussy when it comes to the condition of anything I buy whether it's a Blu-ray, DVD or game etc.

The only time I would ever consider buying something "used" is if it's an OOP (out of print) item that can no longer be found in the shops, other than that I will always buy brand new products.

Cheers!
JW

Yeah I'm the same the way. It's just a personal thing but I just don't like buying anything used.

Blu-Benny · 07-09-2009, 01:55 PM

of the 69 movies i own, 22 of them were bought used. if it'll save me some $$$, i'll def. buy used.

Blu-Ron · 07-09-2009, 01:58 PM

I always buy new. I don't care if the used price is killer, I don't want anyone's monkey paws on my discs.

bluRazor · 07-09-2009, 02:05 PM

either or. as long as the disk looks good & the case aint trashed used is fine. ive gottin 3:10 for 11$ the shining for 9$ ect ect. with blus protective coating whats the dif.

Psychonaut · 07-09-2009, 02:13 PM

Mostly new. I only have a couple of used ones. I'm too worried about how people care for movies and too anal about condition.

pab1219 · 07-09-2009, 02:29 PM

new, good place blu-rayboxsets.com sells new and used.the price plus $3.00 for shipping.

Darkhawk9587 · 07-09-2009, 02:32 PM

I am pretty sure that 60% of my collection consists of "used" blus. Either way, they work perfect and look just as amazing as new ones. Plus, they were vastly cheaper than if I bought them brand new.

Johnny Vinyl · 07-09-2009, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shapiro

Only buying new, always waiting for a nice deal though (which sometimes takes some time

)

You Dutch Shapiro?

John

View Poll Results: Buying new, buying used - which are you more of?
I only buy New	90	39.13%
I only buy Used	3	1.30%
I buy more used than new	52	22.61%
I buy more new than used	85	36.96%
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07-09-2009, 04:44 AM	#21
Azyiu Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:The Center of Smoked Bacon Research 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:369 DVD collection:54 Blu-ray reviews: 14	Mostly brand new. From time to time I do check out used video stores, and occassionally I come across to very good quality, clean used copies. I got my copy of "The Magic of Flight" (IMAX) used, yet it is so clean and all, it is practically brand new.

07-09-2009, 05:26 AM	#22
K_Williamson42 Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray collection:418 Trading Score:16	I for the most part buy used-like new condition so that it comes with everything...mainly amazon, but am now doing some buying here on the trading forum. It all comes down to money, I could manage to buy 1 new a month but buying used I'm able to buy 3 or 4 a month to really up my collection. Never had a problem with buying a used like new movie. Afterall the discs are supposed to virtually Indestructible.

07-09-2009, 05:35 AM	#23
koontz1973 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Insane Alylum for the over achievers. Blu-ray collection:133	Only bought new up to now, but as my collection grows, if I see a used one that I like, I will pick it up (only if it is in good order). Remember, some titles will disappear, so buying used will become the only option for certain titles (Disney).

07-09-2009, 05:43 AM	#24
JOHN MFN D. Active Member Member since:Jun 2009 Location:The Fort Home Theater Gallery:21 Blu-ray collection:219 DVD collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:1	I've found some great deals buying used. I got the Godfather collection for 32.00 and Planet Earth for the same price.

07-09-2009, 06:14 AM	#25
jk1138 Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:FL Blu-ray collection:32 Blu-ray reviews:59 Trading Score:27	depends on the price, sometime the new price is cheaper in Amazon than the used, it does not matter to me as long as it is like new.

07-09-2009, 07:21 AM	#26
Shapiro Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Holland Blu-ray collection:93 Blu-ray reviews: 7	Only buying new, always waiting for a nice deal though (which sometimes takes some time )

07-09-2009, 07:30 AM	#27
Josey Wales Member Member since:Jun 2009 Location:England UK 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:100	Hi! to all, NEW! everytime for me, I'm quite fussy when it comes to the condition of anything I buy whether it's a Blu-ray, DVD or game etc. The only time I would ever consider buying something "used" is if it's an OOP (out of print) item that can no longer be found in the shops, other than that I will always buy brand new products. Cheers! JW

07-09-2009, 09:50 AM	#28
BigFoot Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Slovenia (EU) Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:77 Blu-ray collection:484 DVD collection:299	I only buy new

07-09-2009, 10:06 AM	#29
MOONPHASE Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:California 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:520 DVD collection:820 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:29	Does it really matter? As long as it works then who cares if it's used or new? Besides since Blu-ray has scratch resistant coating on the discs it makes me feel a lot safer buying it no matter used or new.

07-09-2009, 11:01 AM	#30
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	If it's used, but looks like new I'll buy it. Mainly I buy new.

07-09-2009, 11:38 AM	#31
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	50/50 for me. All my concert BD's are new, with only 1 used from trade. I buy a lot of PV's from Blockbuster and have had no issues at all. I couldn't vote....you needed a 50/50 option! John

07-09-2009, 01:55 PM	#34
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	of the 69 movies i own, 22 of them were bought used. if it'll save me some $$$, i'll def. buy used.

07-09-2009, 01:58 PM	#35
Blu-Ron Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:40 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	I always buy new. I don't care if the used price is killer, I don't want anyone's monkey paws on my discs.

07-09-2009, 02:05 PM	#36
bluRazor Expert Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:twin city area Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:569 Trading Score:1	either or. as long as the disk looks good & the case aint trashed used is fine. ive gottin 3:10 for 11$ the shining for 9$ ect ect. with blus protective coating whats the dif.

07-09-2009, 02:13 PM	#37
Psychonaut Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Second left after Wal-Mart Blu-ray collection:111	Mostly new. I only have a couple of used ones. I'm too worried about how people care for movies and too anal about condition.

07-09-2009, 02:29 PM	#38
pab1219 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 4K collection:330 Blu-ray collection:2293 Trading Score:60	new, good place blu-rayboxsets.com sells new and used.the price plus $3.00 for shipping.

07-09-2009, 02:32 PM	#39
Darkhawk9587 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Wisconsin 4K collection:66 Blu-ray collection:487 Trading Score:30	I am pretty sure that 60% of my collection consists of "used" blus. Either way, they work perfect and look just as amazing as new ones. Plus, they were vastly cheaper than if I bought them brand new.

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