Decided collecting BDs isn't for me. - Blu-ray Forum

bone crusher · 10-29-2008, 07:55 AM

I am in no way suggesting that collection movies is a waste for everyone, just for me.

I ahve been for the last year and a half been buying BDs and selling many on the forums. I have decided that purposly trying to grow a big BD collection is REALLY REALLY becoming pointless for me personally. I have purchased many BDs and I think only about 8-10 of them are movies that are movies I could really call purchase worthy.

As of right now I am deciding to be extremely tight about what I buy.

I've thought about it and I think videogaming is a far better place to put my cash as I can out dozens of hours or more into a game that cost $59.99 compared to only watching a $29.99 once or twice for a grand total of about 2-5 hours of entertainment.

Gonna be doing a lot more renting form now on when it comes to movies.

bageleaterkkjji · 10-29-2008, 08:01 AM

bone crusher · 10-29-2008, 08:07 AM

Don't get it but alright...

bageleaterkkjji · 10-29-2008, 08:51 AM

wow!

cravnsn · 10-29-2008, 10:31 AM

I also don’t understand why so many people would buy a movie in any format instead of renting. With hundreds collected, do you really spend that much time watching all of them, or do you end up going back to the same ones over and over?

bageleaterkkjji · 10-29-2008, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by cravnsn

I also don’t understand why so many people would buy a movie in any format instead of renting. With hundreds collected, do you really spend that much time watching all of them, or do you end up going back to the same ones over and over?

oh well at least if you buy them you get something renting gets you nothing

Marquoz · 10-29-2008, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by cravnsn

I also don’t understand why so many people would buy a movie in any format instead of renting. With hundreds collected, do you really spend that much time watching all of them, or do you end up going back to the same ones over and over?

I don't understand the point of renting. Why keep paying for the same movie over and over?

Blu-Benny · 10-29-2008, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by cravnsn

I also don’t understand why so many people would buy a movie in any format instead of renting. With hundreds collected, do you really spend that much time watching all of them, or do you end up going back to the same ones over and over?

don't know about everyone else, but i can personally say that about 75% of my collection (standard) has been in any one of my players 10 or more times since i've boughten them.

my blu collection, i've already watched movies like iron man and the incredible hulk 3 times each and they've been out less than a month.

i've found out that if u have them, u at least have the option of watching it when u want and not having to make a special trip somewhere or wait for it to show up.

as far as gaming, i've got one game i log a lot of time on but that's it. i beat a game and very, very rarely look @ it again.

Beta Man · 10-29-2008, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bone crusher

only about 8-10 of them are movies that are movies I could really call purchase worthy. .

Did you collect movies on a previous format??? maybe collecting movies in general just isn't for you.

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Originally Posted by bone crusher

I've thought about it and I think videogaming is a far better place to put my cash as I can out dozens of hours or more into a game that cost $59.99 compared to only watching a $29.99 once or twice for a grand total of about 2-5 hours of entertainment.

.

You pay $30 for a movie??? there is your first mistake!

mikejet · 10-29-2008, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bone crusher

I am in no way suggesting that collection movies is a waste for everyone, just for me.

I ahve been for the last year and a half been buying BDs and selling many on the forums. I have decided that purposly trying to grow a big BD collection is REALLY REALLY becoming pointless for me personally. I have purchased many BDs and I think only about 8-10 of them are movies that are movies I could really call purchase worthy.

As of right now I am deciding to be extremely tight about what I buy.

I've thought about it and I think videogaming is a far better place to put my cash as I can out dozens of hours or more into a game that cost $59.99 compared to only watching a $29.99 once or twice for a grand total of about 2-5 hours of entertainment.

Gonna be doing a lot more renting form now on when it comes to movies.

I'll buy your collection for cheap.

swifty7 · 10-30-2008, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bone crusher

I am in no way suggesting that collection movies is a waste for everyone, just for me.

I ahve been for the last year and a half been buying BDs and selling many on the forums. I have decided that purposly trying to grow a big BD collection is REALLY REALLY becoming pointless for me personally. I have purchased many BDs and I think only about 8-10 of them are movies that are movies I could really call purchase worthy.

As of right now I am deciding to be extremely tight about what I buy.

I've thought about it and I think videogaming is a far better place to put my cash as I can out dozens of hours or more into a game that cost $59.99 compared to only watching a $29.99 once or twice for a grand total of about 2-5 hours of entertainment.

Gonna be doing a lot more renting form now on when it comes to movies.

I totally agree with you, I myself only and I mean ONLY buy movies on blu that are truly worthy. Since I'm not into videogames I don't buy any. I also rent blu's that is if I see a title I might be interested in watching.

STARSCREAM · 10-30-2008, 06:47 AM

First of all you should start doing some deal hunting and NEVER be paying anything close to $29.99!!

. I have gotten most of my collection for $19.99 or less and that includes new releases the week they came out. Back to the topic, I have a rather large collection of Blu-rays and some I have yet to get to watch and their are some that I should sell since I don't want them anymore. Overall though I love it when I'm in the mood for a movie and I have alot of movies to choose from with a variety in all different genres. Plus my wife has certain movies she wants to watch as well so having a big selection is great. I certainly have been pickier lately with what I buy but there have been so many great releases in the last couple months!

DeathByAsh'aman · 10-30-2008, 06:50 AM

I stopped collecting months ago. I like having a collection of movies but there are just too many other things i need my money and time for right now.

cravnsn · 10-30-2008, 10:33 AM

I’ve seen people in WalMart browsing through the DVD titles and saying things like “How about this one – is it any good” “I don’t know, I’ve never seen it, but it has
__________ (actor) in it, and it looks like it might be good” They’re judging whether or not to buy based on things like cover art. I’ve heard the same conversations in the rental store, but people weren’t buying, they were renting. I just don’t get why someone would buy a movie they’ve never seen. Rent it, and if you like it, then buy it.

10-29-2008, 07:55 AM	#1
bone crusher Banned Member since:Jun 2007 Location:canada Trading Score:259	Decided collecting BDs isn't for me. I am in no way suggesting that collection movies is a waste for everyone, just for me. I ahve been for the last year and a half been buying BDs and selling many on the forums. I have decided that purposly trying to grow a big BD collection is REALLY REALLY becoming pointless for me personally. I have purchased many BDs and I think only about 8-10 of them are movies that are movies I could really call purchase worthy. As of right now I am deciding to be extremely tight about what I buy. I've thought about it and I think videogaming is a far better place to put my cash as I can out dozens of hours or more into a game that cost $59.99 compared to only watching a $29.99 once or twice for a grand total of about 2-5 hours of entertainment. Gonna be doing a lot more renting form now on when it comes to movies.

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10-29-2008, 08:01 AM	#2
bageleaterkkjji Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:in the garbage 4K collection:59 Blu-ray collection:322 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:4

10-29-2008, 08:07 AM	#3
bone crusher Banned Member since:Jun 2007 Location:canada Trading Score:259	Don't get it but alright...

10-29-2008, 08:51 AM	#4
bageleaterkkjji Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:in the garbage 4K collection:59 Blu-ray collection:322 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:4	wow!

10-29-2008, 10:31 AM	#5
cravnsn Banned Member since:Aug 2008	I also don’t understand why so many people would buy a movie in any format instead of renting. With hundreds collected, do you really spend that much time watching all of them, or do you end up going back to the same ones over and over?

10-30-2008, 06:47 AM	#12
STARSCREAM Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Dagobah Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:67	First of all you should start doing some deal hunting and NEVER be paying anything close to $29.99!! . I have gotten most of my collection for $19.99 or less and that includes new releases the week they came out. Back to the topic, I have a rather large collection of Blu-rays and some I have yet to get to watch and their are some that I should sell since I don't want them anymore. Overall though I love it when I'm in the mood for a movie and I have alot of movies to choose from with a variety in all different genres. Plus my wife has certain movies she wants to watch as well so having a big selection is great. I certainly have been pickier lately with what I buy but there have been so many great releases in the last couple months!

10-30-2008, 06:50 AM	#13
DeathByAsh'aman Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Out West PSNetwork: DanceTheSpears	I stopped collecting months ago. I like having a collection of movies but there are just too many other things i need my money and time for right now.

10-30-2008, 10:33 AM	#14
cravnsn Banned Member since:Aug 2008	I’ve seen people in WalMart browsing through the DVD titles and saying things like “How about this one – is it any good” “I don’t know, I’ve never seen it, but it has __________ (actor) in it, and it looks like it might be good” They’re judging whether or not to buy based on things like cover art. I’ve heard the same conversations in the rental store, but people weren’t buying, they were renting. I just don’t get why someone would buy a movie they’ve never seen. Rent it, and if you like it, then buy it.

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