Do you buy BDs to "watch" or to "collect"? - Blu-ray Forum

Blu-Raider · 04-16-2009, 01:12 AM

I've been fascinated by something on this board since I found it 18 months ago. It seem to me that there are far more collectors on here than just plain movie buffs. I understand it is possible to be both, but which are you primarily? Personally, other than the freebies I got when I bought my original BDP-s300 I've never bought a movie just to have it. I always buy them to watch. Nothing is ever left in the shrink wrap indefinitely.

So whay say ye? Primarily a "watcher" or a "collector"?

TheForce8686 · 04-16-2009, 01:17 AM

Where is the both option? I collect movies so I can watch them.

Blu-Raider · 04-16-2009, 01:20 AM

The key word was primarily so there is no "both" option. I read thread after thread about members having most of their collection still in the orginal shrink wrap and it made me curious if it was primarily a collection to them.

Beta Man · 04-16-2009, 01:20 AM

I buy them to piss off my wife.

Blu Titan · 04-16-2009, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by TheForce8686

Where is the both option? I collect movies so I can watch them.

One goes with the other...EXEMPTION: SteelBook Collectors.

Blu Titan · 04-16-2009, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

I buy them to piss off my wife.

You too, huh?

Blu-Raider · 04-16-2009, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

I buy them to piss off my wife.

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Slec · 04-16-2009, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

I buy them to piss off my wife.

OP, one thing you have to keep in mind is that some people buy movies when there are deals and don't open them until they watch them. I've had as many as 15 movies wrapped on my shelf. But that was back in the good ol BOGO days.

crazyBLUE · 04-16-2009, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

I buy them to piss off my wife.

I buy to watch them ! I have seen everyone atleast 2 times ~ Some many times !!!

Barnum · 04-16-2009, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

I buy them to piss off my wife.

Better be saving some for the divorce lawyer.

Suntory_Times · 04-16-2009, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Barnum

Better be saving some for the divorce lawyer.

He'll pay him with blu's.

ngkf7 · 04-16-2009, 01:49 AM

I buy them to watch, multiple times. I think buying just to own and still having unopened Blus on the shelf is a waste of money.

Porkchop Express · 04-16-2009, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

I buy them to piss off my wife.

Same here

sfmarine · 04-16-2009, 02:41 AM

A little bit of both. I enjoy having a nice selection. It also impressed the neighbors.

WyldeMan45 · 04-16-2009, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

I buy to watch them ! I have seen everyone atleast 2 times ~ Some many times !!!

Yeah me too, seriously some people buy them to collect them? WTF, I thought movies where made to be watched. That's like those guys that buy $200k cars just to keep em garaged to show off and never drive. I see no point in owning a gun if it never comes out of the holster that's for sure.

Rob J in WNY · 04-16-2009, 03:02 AM

Although I have bought a few titles on hype alone, I do watch everything in earnest. I open the case right away and load the disc to make sure it works. Had an early experience with a defective disc, so every purchase is opened right away and inspected and at least loaded in my player.

For me:

Watcher - 95%
Collector - 5%

Zoiks · 04-16-2009, 03:24 AM

For me, a movie isn't worth buying if it's not worth watching, but I will buy a nicer edition of a title I already have just to have the "cool" version, if it's nice enough, but only if it's worth watching yet again.

dgator783 · 04-16-2009, 03:39 AM

i buy movies not to watch them but to stare at them on my movie shelf so I can impress my friends....

what kind of poll options is that?....basically thats what ur asking

I buy movies to watch them and keep them because I like the movie, if I dont I sell them....but I collect all my favs. that I watch....soooo.....itd be both for me

its not like I buy them watch them and sell them all....that would just be retarded....youd just netflix it then

xander · 04-16-2009, 03:44 AM

I buy them to goad people into making threads that revolve around the audacity of other people to buy more than the "deemed appropriate" amount of films worth owning by the forum police.

dvd_mazter · 04-16-2009, 03:55 AM

I do both

Every week I buy a movie but rarely do I watch it right away, most of the time it is just to own the movie and watch it when I feel like it.

View Poll Results: What is your primary intent when you buy your Blus?
"Watcher"	72	80.90%
"Collector"	17	19.10%
Voters: 89. You may not vote on this poll

04-16-2009, 01:12 AM	#1
Blu-Raider Expert Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Dark Side of the Moon Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:64 Blu-ray reviews:2	Do you buy BDs to "watch" or to "collect"? I've been fascinated by something on this board since I found it 18 months ago. It seem to me that there are far more collectors on here than just plain movie buffs. I understand it is possible to be both, but which are you primarily? Personally, other than the freebies I got when I bought my original BDP-s300 I've never bought a movie just to have it. I always buy them to watch. Nothing is ever left in the shrink wrap indefinitely. So whay say ye? Primarily a "watcher" or a "collector"? Last edited by Blu-Raider; 04-16-2009 at 01:20 AM.

04-16-2009, 01:20 AM	#3
Blu-Raider Expert Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Dark Side of the Moon Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:64 Blu-ray reviews:2	The key word was primarily so there is no "both" option. I read thread after thread about members having most of their collection still in the orginal shrink wrap and it made me curious if it was primarily a collection to them. Last edited by Blu-Raider; 04-16-2009 at 01:23 AM.

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04-16-2009, 01:17 AM	#2
TheForce8686 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2006 Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:992 Trading Score:79	Where is the both option? I collect movies so I can watch them.

04-16-2009, 01:20 AM	#4
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 buy them to piss off my wife.

04-16-2009, 01:49 AM	#12
ngkf7 Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Baltimore, MD 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:161 MA collection:104 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 54	I buy them to watch, multiple times. I think buying just to own and still having unopened Blus on the shelf is a waste of money.

04-16-2009, 02:41 AM	#14
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:930 Blu-ray collection:2311 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	A little bit of both. I enjoy having a nice selection. It also impressed the neighbors.

04-16-2009, 03:02 AM	#16
Rob J in WNY Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:'Western' N.Y. State (MEMBER OF THE "ECPP")™ Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:486 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15	Although I have bought a few titles on hype alone, I do watch everything in earnest. I open the case right away and load the disc to make sure it works. Had an early experience with a defective disc, so every purchase is opened right away and inspected and at least loaded in my player. For me: Watcher - 95% Collector - 5%

04-16-2009, 03:24 AM	#17
Zoiks Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:New Mexico Blu-ray collection:78 Blu-ray reviews:2	For me, a movie isn't worth buying if it's not worth watching, but I will buy a nicer edition of a title I already have just to have the "cool" version, if it's nice enough, but only if it's worth watching yet again.

04-16-2009, 03:39 AM	#18
dgator783 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Lakeland,FL 4K collection:377 Blu-ray collection:1521 Blu-ray reviews:11 Trading Score:14	i buy movies not to watch them but to stare at them on my movie shelf so I can impress my friends.... what kind of poll options is that?....basically thats what ur asking I buy movies to watch them and keep them because I like the movie, if I dont I sell them....but I collect all my favs. that I watch....soooo.....itd be both for me its not like I buy them watch them and sell them all....that would just be retarded....youd just netflix it then

04-16-2009, 03:44 AM	#19
xander Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Just Outside of the Alliance's Reach 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:720 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:4	I buy them to goad people into making threads that revolve around the audacity of other people to buy more than the "deemed appropriate" amount of films worth owning by the forum police.

04-16-2009, 03:55 AM	#20
dvd_mazter Power Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Winnipeg, Manitoba Home Theater Gallery:9 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:740 Blu-ray reviews: 146	I do both Every week I buy a movie but rarely do I watch it right away, most of the time it is just to own the movie and watch it when I feel like it.

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