Buying Blu ray now has a downfall!! - Blu-ray Forum

ixlegitballinxl · 01-03-2009, 10:54 AM

All my friends and family that finally converted to blu this xmas...........

they are borrowing movies from my collection!!!

LOL, i have 9 movies currently out atm... just venting.. glad to see the enthusiasm towards blu-ray, but man...

"Hey Joe" you got 100's of movies, Can I borrow a few???

and I can't say no.. cuz I'm a nice guy.

It's cool being the "blu-ray guy" in my family/circle of friends.. but now it's time to share lol

All the bragging I've done about blu-ray movies is coming back to bite me in the buttocks!!!

cdot2four · 01-03-2009, 11:00 AM

Haha same thing is happing to me. I let one friend borrow a movie and I won't do it again! Not that he messed it up just that I started to have dvd flash backs of wondering where my movies are?? I think I have bought around 300 dvds and I have about 150 of them?? Not going to happen with bluray

thecroshow · 01-03-2009, 11:05 AM

there is a thread here about the very same topic. i only have 1 or 2 friends that have blu ray thank god. and i refuse to lend em out after my ironman inside cover came back damaged =/

TenEightyP · 01-03-2009, 11:41 AM

I point blank refuse to lend CD's, DVD's or BD's to any of my family or friends. If they want to watch the film I invite them round.

Geezer00003 · 01-03-2009, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TenEightyP

I point blank refuse to lend CD's, DVD's or BD's to any of my family or friends. If they want to watch the film I invite them round.

Man that's cold. Not even family?

LOL, same here.

Blu-Benny · 01-03-2009, 12:08 PM

i WILL NOT borrow out any movies any more. my sister in law asks us, is this your copy of The Little Mermaid?? i can't remember so i check my cabinet, yep, gone. gone for so long i forgot about it.

i ask her, where's the slip cover that it came with?? i don't remember!!!

told my wife, next time she asks to borrow movies to tell her about this b/c if i tell her how i really feel, i'm pretty sure there will be some family conflict afterwards.

bajor27 · 01-03-2009, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Benny

i WILL NOT borrow out any movies any more. my sister in law asks us, is this your copy of The Little Mermaid?? i can't remember so i check my cabinet, yep, gone. gone for so long i forgot about it.

i ask her, where's the slip cover that it came with?? i don't remember!!!

told my wife, next time she asks to borrow movies to tell her about this b/c if i tell her how i really feel, i'm pretty sure there will be some family conflict afterwards.

I've been fairly lucky with my lending, but did have a few things not come back or come back damaged (DVDs, not Blus). I never lend out the slipcovers though - they don't need it to watch the movie so I keep them safely at home.

My Blus won't be going to as many people though. Only close friends/family (I used to lend DVDs to basically anyone that asked). Hopefully my more restrictive lending combined with Blu-ray's coating will keep my Blus safe.

Blu-Benny · 01-03-2009, 12:36 PM

this is the 3rd time she's done something like this.

CSI Season 1. the case it came in was actually broken. made her buy me a new copy. $70!!!

How I Met Your Mother Season 1. box that holds the slim dvd cases, smashed on top. didn't ***** about this b/c i just noticed it 2 nights ago, but still.

told my wife, no-one borrows my movies anymore. i'm contemplating buying new cases and "fixing" up the damaged ones from others or my daughter.

cartman781 · 01-03-2009, 01:38 PM

Only one allowed to borrow my Blu-rays is my mom

But if she breaks a case I'll kill her

Rob71 · 01-03-2009, 02:06 PM

I make them wear one of these until they return the movie in it's original condition.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wU2s...eature=related

FIDDYPOP · 01-03-2009, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ixlegitballinxl

All my friends and family that finally converted to blu this xmas...........

they are borrowing movies from my collection!!!

LOL, i have 9 movies currently out atm... just venting.. glad to see the enthusiasm towards blu-ray, but man...

"Hey Joe" you got 100's of movies, Can I borrow a few???

and I can't say no.. cuz I'm a nice guy.

It's cool being the "blu-ray guy" in my family/circle of friends.. but now it's time to share lol

All the bragging I've done about blu-ray movies is coming back to bite me in the buttocks!!!

I get the same treatment, I also have quite a few movies. I am not stingy but I take care of my stuff and other people dont. My family has destroyed some of my stufand I get things like dude its just a movie, or its just the case who cares?

Blu-Benny · 01-03-2009, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by FIDDYPOP

I get the same treatment, I also have quite a few movies. I am not stingy but I take care of my stuff and other people dont. My family has destroyed some of my stufand I get things like dude its just a movie, or its just the case who cares?

i don't understand how people can justify that crap. they borrow something of yours, that you spent money on, and they don't take care of it??

masob98 · 01-03-2009, 02:42 PM

I dont loan my crap to anybody. I only have ONE friend that I trust and I will loan him anything he wants, cuz he takes care of them and respects my property. He is the same way with me, he'll pretty much let me borrow any movie or game I want cuz I have respect for other people's property and I take care of the stuff.

Heart&Soul · 01-03-2009, 02:56 PM

I require a $100 deposit that's non-refundable after 3 weeks if the movie isn't returned. So far, no one has made the deposit.

assydingo · 01-03-2009, 03:06 PM

I only trust my mom, her boyfriend, and a friend of mine. Surprisingly the friend is 16 and treats his stuff better than my older friends.

Once I let a girl borrow Devil May Cry 4. She had just got an Xbox 360 and I felt like being nice. Damn I miss that game...

Sloan78 · 01-03-2009, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TenEightyP

I point blank refuse to lend CD's, DVD's or BD's to any of my family or friends. If they want to watch the film I invite them round.

...Cold Blooded!!!!

Seth Gecko · 01-03-2009, 03:29 PM

I love lending out my blus to friends and family. I have just one rule; if you frak it up, you replace it.

How else could my copy of The Happening been watched three time already?

jsteinhauer · 01-03-2009, 03:35 PM

I lend my movies to business partners. I just bring them good ones without being asked. They could buy their own, but I don't think they really know which movies are good. I am completely confident they would replace them if damaged.

doctorsteve · 01-03-2009, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ixlegitballinxl

All my friends and family that finally converted to blu this xmas...
they are borrowing movies from my collection!!!

Best to keep a little running Library list to know who's got what... I've long done that for both DVD and Blu... saved my ass a couple times

doctorsteve · 01-03-2009, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TenEightyP

I point blank refuse to lend CD's, DVD's or BD's to any of my family or friends. If they want to watch the film I invite them round.

Yeah... harsh. Must be awkward when coming by to watch your 'Mature' movies...

01-03-2009, 10:54 AM	#1
ixlegitballinxl Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Magic Kingdom, FL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:631 Trading Score:22	Buying Blu ray now has a downfall!! All my friends and family that finally converted to blu this xmas........... they are borrowing movies from my collection!!! LOL, i have 9 movies currently out atm... just venting.. glad to see the enthusiasm towards blu-ray, but man... "Hey Joe" you got 100's of movies, Can I borrow a few??? and I can't say no.. cuz I'm a nice guy. It's cool being the "blu-ray guy" in my family/circle of friends.. but now it's time to share lol All the bragging I've done about blu-ray movies is coming back to bite me in the buttocks!!!

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01-03-2009, 11:00 AM	#2
cdot2four Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Metro Detroit PSN:cdot2four Blu-ray collection:158 Blu-ray reviews:23 Trading Score:4	Haha same thing is happing to me. I let one friend borrow a movie and I won't do it again! Not that he messed it up just that I started to have dvd flash backs of wondering where my movies are?? I think I have bought around 300 dvds and I have about 150 of them?? Not going to happen with bluray

01-03-2009, 11:05 AM	#3
thecroshow Power Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Victoria BC Blu-ray collection:459 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:1	there is a thread here about the very same topic. i only have 1 or 2 friends that have blu ray thank god. and i refuse to lend em out after my ironman inside cover came back damaged =/

01-03-2009, 11:41 AM	#4
TenEightyP Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:1061 Blu-ray collection:5884 DVD collection:140	I point blank refuse to lend CD's, DVD's or BD's to any of my family or friends. If they want to watch the film I invite them round.

01-03-2009, 12:08 PM	#6
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 WILL NOT borrow out any movies any more. my sister in law asks us, is this your copy of The Little Mermaid?? i can't remember so i check my cabinet, yep, gone. gone for so long i forgot about it. i ask her, where's the slip cover that it came with?? i don't remember!!! told my wife, next time she asks to borrow movies to tell her about this b/c if i tell her how i really feel, i'm pretty sure there will be some family conflict afterwards.

01-03-2009, 12:36 PM	#8
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	this is the 3rd time she's done something like this. CSI Season 1. the case it came in was actually broken. made her buy me a new copy. $70!!! How I Met Your Mother Season 1. box that holds the slim dvd cases, smashed on top. didn't ***** about this b/c i just noticed it 2 nights ago, but still. told my wife, no-one borrows my movies anymore. i'm contemplating buying new cases and "fixing" up the damaged ones from others or my daughter.

01-03-2009, 01:38 PM	#9
cartman781 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2007 Location:In a van down by the river Blu-ray collection:2074 DVD collection:257 Digital collection:18 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:99	Only one allowed to borrow my Blu-rays is my mom But if she breaks a case I'll kill her

01-03-2009, 02:06 PM	#10
Rob71 Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Florida Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:295 Trading Score:5	I make them wear one of these until they return the movie in it's original condition. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wU2s...eature=related

01-03-2009, 02:42 PM	#13
masob98 Power Member Member since:Apr 2008 Home Theater Gallery:15 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:384 DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews:11	I dont loan my crap to anybody. I only have ONE friend that I trust and I will loan him anything he wants, cuz he takes care of them and respects my property. He is the same way with me, he'll pretty much let me borrow any movie or game I want cuz I have respect for other people's property and I take care of the stuff.

01-03-2009, 02:56 PM	#14
Heart&Soul Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Oregon 4K collection:167 Blu-ray collection:725 Blu-ray reviews:50	I require a $100 deposit that's non-refundable after 3 weeks if the movie isn't returned. So far, no one has made the deposit.

01-03-2009, 03:06 PM	#15
assydingo Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:483 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:3	I only trust my mom, her boyfriend, and a friend of mine. Surprisingly the friend is 16 and treats his stuff better than my older friends. Once I let a girl borrow Devil May Cry 4. She had just got an Xbox 360 and I felt like being nice. Damn I miss that game...

01-03-2009, 03:29 PM	#17
Seth Gecko Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Vancouver, B.C. 4K collection:113 Blu-ray collection:1466	I love lending out my blus to friends and family. I have just one rule; if you frak it up, you replace it. How else could my copy of The Happening been watched three time already?

01-03-2009, 03:35 PM	#18
jsteinhauer Gaming Moderator Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews:120 Trading Score:66	I lend my movies to business partners. I just bring them good ones without being asked. They could buy their own, but I don't think they really know which movies are good. I am completely confident they would replace them if damaged.

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