The OOP Thread

[briwas101]

Originally Posted by Girls With Guns

Pfft, thats just a bunch of BS and a big cop out excuse. Their phone number is right at the top of their web page. It's pathetic that these youger generations can't handle interfacing with an actual human in person or over the phone anymore, all thanks to social media and texting.

Texting is actually a super convenient way to communicate, and has its advantages.

Phone calls require both people to be available at the same time, otherwise you have to leave a message that requires them calling their voice-mail before they can receive the message.
With texting I can send the message when I have the time, and they can read it when they have the time. No need to make a call to get the message as the message is already right there on the phone.
You're not wrong that younger people are avoiding face-to-face and phone calls, but people who text are able to communicate needed information much faster and more efficiently than we ever did with phone calls. A person can send 10 texts to different people in a matter of a few minutes, but phone calls would take longer and be less reliable.
If we could take *everything* back to the 50s or 60s I would do that in a heart beat (even though it would mean no anime) but in the current world we live in texting has become more valuable than phone calls.

[briwas101]

Originally Posted by Nothing371

9.5 times outta 10 I have no reason to complain when I miss an anime that goes OOP. Every once in awhile there is something in really short print supply like Violet Evergarden or MHA S2P1. That stinks. But we have all the time in the world to pre-order the rest of these items. That's what pre-orders are for. Righstuf offers basically everything, if you have the fear of missing out. No excuses. You can pre-order any and all of it.
For me lly, it's more important to buy 50% of my anime for half price than to worry about the 1 of 8 things I miss out on. My funds are extremely limited and you can have most of what you want as long as you have a little patience. Plan ahead, make a wishlist, bookmark everything, and be ready to jump when the sale happens. Buyers remorse is obnoxious and I'd rather not have only 1/2 the anime that I own.

Besides, the chase is half the fun too. You can sometimes track items down later and acquiring that stuff feels rewarding, and I get so much more enjoyment out of seeing those items on my shelves, and viewing them. It's like finishing the hunt, or completing a quest.

You win some you lose some. I find myself more preoccupied shaking my head at people that have this strange need to constantly talk about how much stuff they buy, how they have to own EVERYTHING, and only seem to be able to focus and talk about the sheer materialism of the hobby 24/7. That's gross. It's super materialistic, and often borders on compulsion and mental sickness, sometimes even depression. Esp when it leads to really weird and awkward humblebrag complaints later such as, "There is nothing left for me to buy =/ ". Just, ugh.

Focus on all the great things you have in life and be thankful for them. Not what is 'missing'.

I'm still amazed at the violet evergarden limited edition selling out in pre-order or right after it was released and *immediately* selling for $500. People weren't just listing it for 500, they were successfully selling it. I couldn't believe it.

[briwas101]

Originally Posted by Nothing371

9.5 times outta 10 I have no reason to complain when I miss an anime that goes OOP. Every once in awhile there is something in really short print supply like Violet Evergarden or MHA S2P1. That stinks. But we have all the time in the world to pre-order the rest of these items. That's what pre-orders are for. Righstuf offers basically everything, if you have the fear of missing out. No excuses. You can pre-order any and all of it.
For me personally, it's more important to buy 50% of my anime for half price than to worry about the 1 of 8 things I miss out on. My funds are extremely limited and you can have most of what you want as long as you have a little patience. Plan ahead, make a wishlist, bookmark everything, and be ready to jump when the sale happens. Buyers remorse is obnoxious and I'd rather not have only 1/2 the anime that I own.

Besides, the chase is half the fun too. You can sometimes track items down later and acquiring that stuff feels rewarding, and I get so much more enjoyment out of seeing those items on my shelves, and viewing them. It's like finishing the hunt, or completing a quest.

You win some you lose some. I find myself more preoccupied shaking my head at people that have this strange need to constantly talk about how much stuff they buy, how they have to own EVERYTHING, and only seem to be able to focus and talk about the sheer materialism of the hobby 24/7. That's gross. It's super materialistic, and often borders on compulsion and mental sickness, sometimes even depression. Esp when it leads to really weird and awkward humblebrag complaints later such as, "There is nothing left for me to buy =/ ". Just, ugh.

Focus on all the great things you have in life and be thankful for them. Not what is 'missing'.

You make a good point about not chasing expensive OOP items. Doing so can get someone in a bad repeating cycle.
>doesn't have money for item while in print
>splurges and uses all available funds for expensive item after it goes OOP
>now doesn't have money for other items that are in-print
>must splurge and use all available funds to get 1 or 2 OOP items later
If funds are limited, you'll build a much better collection by focusing on buying the items you want while they can be bought cheap. Unless you *really* need something for your collection it's better not to chase the expensive OOP items

Edit: sorry for double replying to the same post but I'm too lazy to combine them now

[Bobo1313]

Originally Posted by briwas101

I'm still amazed at the violet evergarden limited edition selling out in pre-order or right after it was released and *immediately* selling for $500. People weren't just listing it for 500, they were successfully selling it. I couldn't believe it.

Some were actually going above $600. Still can't believe I managed to get a copy from RACS, I was waiting for it to get canceled just never happened.

[Girls With Guns]

I can believe it - Violet Evergarden is most definitely the greatest anime of all time! My #1 Top Favorite anime, by far!

[kk1]

Looks like the Goblin Slayer movie is OOP, deal of the day sold out as no longer available and is sold out everywhere else too.

[briwas101]

Originally Posted by kk1

Looks like the Goblin Slayer movie is OOP, deal of the day sold out as no longer available and is sold out everywhere else too.

Worse. It wasn't even available. I was waiting for the new mega deals and it was unavailable from the start. I was trying to buy it the other day and it wasn't available. Kinda bothers me they would make it a mega deal without any of them being available

[psychopuppet]

Originally Posted by briwas101

Worse. It wasn't even available. I was waiting for the new mega deals and it was unavailable from the start. I was trying to buy it the other day and it wasn't available. Kinda bothers me they would make it a mega deal without any of them being available

That seems to happen at least once every year and during sales throughout the year to. I’m not sure if it’s some system they have doing it or if it’s staff that does not bother to look if something is not available.

The UK release is still a available on Amazon from the Amazon global UK store for cheap. Not sure if it’s locked to region B or not though.

[briwas101]

Since this is the OOP thread and all sentai DVDs are OOP can I just say how poorly managed some of their items are/were?
Cobra the animation DVD pretty much stopped getting the "good" sale prices about a year ago or more. While other DVD were reduced to 1/2/3/4 dollars, Cobra was consistently 7/12. All of a sudden they decide to just dump them all at $1.
I get the impression that Sentai is at least moving in the right direction with the specific titles they offer, and the types of limited/special editions, as well as finally taking video quality seriously, but they really do know how to leave money on the table.

[briwas101]

Originally Posted by psychopuppet

That seems to happen at least once every year and during sales throughout the year to. I’m not sure if it’s some system they have doing it or if it’s staff that does not bother to look if something is not available.

The UK release is still a available on Amazon from the Amazon global UK store for cheap. Not sure if it’s locked to region B or not though.

Yeah I've seen it happen every sale, and although it's not a big deal I still wish there was a little more oversight of the megadeals. Anyone who hasn't been keeping track of titles/inventory/pricing will see the awesome low price and feel even worse thinking that they just missed it when it wasn't even available.

[ninebre]

Originally Posted by ninebre

For those who have not noticed yet:

Nichijou - My Ordinary Life: The Complete Series is now OOP. A few copies are still available for reasonable price at Amazon.com and Ebay but apparently they won't last long.

Just a reminder- It seems that now only two copies are available at Amazon.com. Sold Out at Target, Walmart, and other retailers. This may be the last chance unless you are willing to pay inflated price at Ebay.

[Kid Boruto]

Originally Posted by briwas101

Yikes. I don't want to worry you, but your order might get canceled. I've had orders with OOP items that went months and months without being fulfilled until it was finally canceled.
If you want Nichijou you might want to buy it from an ebay seller before the prices get jacked up. I think the market price will reach at least 70 for this item, so even if you do end up getting your rightstuff order you could sell the $35 eBay one and get all your money back and a small profit.
I don't know how badly you want it, but a little work right now could save you some anguish later.

Originally Posted by SteamfloggerBoss

Agree with this do not rely on Rightstuf to fulfill it. Worse case you end up with 2 copies one of which was well under market value. I've ran into this several times on Rightstuf and Amazon. If you want to expedite finding out, contact their CS about the order.

Thanks for the advice, went ahead and ordered a backup copy from Walmart last night!

Worse case I can always just return the RightStuf order.

[Kid Boruto]

Originally Posted by kk1

Looks like the Goblin Slayer movie is OOP, deal of the day sold out as no longer available and is sold out everywhere else too.

RIP, glad I secured a copy when I did last year.

I still haven't bought Season 1 yet though, waiting for the price to lower more.

[bigzgod]

Originally Posted by psychopuppet

The UK release is still a available on Amazon from the Amazon global UK store for cheap. Not sure if it’s locked to region B or not though.

It is not locked to region B, playable on region A devices. Probably the exact same discs as the US version.

[gloomranger]

Originally Posted by Kid Boruto

RIP, glad I secured a copy when I did last year.

I still haven't bought Season 1 yet though, waiting for the price to lower more.

Goblin Slayer: Season One is currently $21.99 (if you’re a Prime member) through Amazon and $23.33 for non Prine members.

https://a.co/d/0z6e9Lw

[Kid Boruto]

Originally Posted by gloomranger

Goblin Slayer: Season One is currently $21.99 (if you’re a Prime member) through Amazon and $23.33 for non Prine members.

https://a.co/d/0z6e9Lw

Tempting offer, but it's a Blu-Ray/DVD combo pack which I try to avoid for Seasons/Series.

I'm sure they'll do a future standard re-release that's Blu-Ray only.

Also yes I know about the Blu-Ray only steelbook, but don't like it (and it's more expensive).

[gloomranger]

^
I wouldn’t be too sure. While Crunchyroll have carried on in Funimation’s stead, they have seemingly killed the Classics and Essentials labels. As for re-releases, they’ve been primarily focusing on big series like Dragon Ball and Yu Yu Hakusho. I’m not saying we won’t see another re-release down the road, but I don’t think Crunchyroll intends to follow Funimation’s example of putting out multiple re-releases of any given title moving forward.

[InuYashaCrusade]

Originally Posted by gloomranger

^
I wouldn’t be too sure. While Crunchyroll have carried on in Funimation’s stead, they have seemingly killed the Classics and Essentials labels. As for re-releases, they’ve been primarily focusing on big series like Dragon Ball and Yu Yu Hakusho. I’m not saying we won’t see another re-release down the road, but I don’t think Crunchyroll intends to follow Funimation’s example of putting out multiple re-releases of any given title moving forward.

All the more reason not to play the waiting game when it comes to buying series that you want.

[gloomranger]

Reposting this from The Fandom Post because WTK makes a really good point.

https://fandompost.vbulletin.net/for...332#post830332

Originally Posted by WTK

More and more Funimation titles are quietly going OOP. Under Crunchyroll, it's looking like Classics and Essentials releases may not happen anymore. Re-prints may or may not happen. I recommend people to focus on Funimation catalog titles (especially older ones) especially if they're on sale before the year ends.


Listed under "Last Chance Items" https://www.rightstufanime.com/categ...me:asc&show=96 (notables below)

Bikini Warriors Essentials Blu-Ray
https://www.rightstufanime.com/Bikin...ntials-Blu-ray

Boogiepop and Others Blu-ray
https://www.rightstufanime.com/Boogi...Others-Blu-ray

Claymore Essentials Blu-ray
https://www.rightstufanime.com/Claym...ntials-Blu-ray

Dragon Ball Z Season 9 DVD Uncut
https://www.rightstufanime.com/Drago...n-Kid-Buu-Saga

Eden of the East Essentials Blu-ray
https://www.rightstufanime.com/Eden-...ntials-Blu-ray

Goblin Slayer Goblin's Crown Movie Blu-ray
https://www.rightstufanime.com/Gobli...-Movie-Blu-ray

High School DxD HERO Season 4 Blu-ray/DVD
https://www.rightstufanime.com/High-...-4-Blu-ray-DVD

Hinomaru Sumo Part 1 Blu-Ray
https://www.rightstufanime.com/Hinom...Part-1-Blu-ray

Kurau Phantom Memory Complete Series DVD SAVE Edition
https://www.rightstufanime.com/Kurau...-A-V-E-Edition

My Bride Is A Mermaid Complete Series DVD SAVE Edition
https://www.rightstufanime.com/My-Br...-A-V-E-Edition

Oh Edo Rocket Complete Series DVD
https://www.rightstufanime.com/Oh-Ed...ete-Series-Hyb

OniAi Blu-Ray SAVE Edition
https://www.rightstufanime.com/OniAi...-V-E-Edition-S

Peach Girl Complete Series DVD SAVE Edition
https://www.rightstufanime.com/Peach...-A-V-E-Edition

Sasami Season 2 Box Set DVD SAVE Edition
https://www.rightstufanime.com/Sasam...-A-V-E-Edition

Star Blazers Space Battleship Yamato 2199 Complete Series Blu-Ray
https://www.rightstufanime.com/Star-...Series-Blu-ray

Star Blazers Space Battleship Yamato 2202 Complete Series Blu-Ray
https://www.rightstufanime.com/Star-...Series-Blu-ray

The Melancholy Of Haruhi-Chan Suzumiya And Nyoron! Churuya-San Complete Series DVD
https://www.rightstufanime.com/The-M...ete-Series-DVD

Yona Of The Dawn Complete Series Essentials Blu-Ray
https://www.rightstufanime.com/Yona-...ntials-Blu-ray

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Not listed under "Last Chance Items":

Nichijou Essentials Blu-ray
https://www.rightstufanime.com/Nichi...ntials-Blu-ray

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[Eagle1487]

Seeing the trends with the retailers and the discussion happening in this thread of late, is why I have had a strong focus on grabbing any Funimation essentials and classics releases I've been putting off. Have filled out the collection quite a bit in the recent/current sales.