Just wondering if I'm crazy

[chadunc]

Hi everyone, new member to this site so bare with me. I have a DVD collection of 700+ movies that I have been starting to sell off for $3.00 each to friends, family, coworkers etc... My question is, is it crazy to toally try and rebuild my whole collection on Blu-Ray Discs? Should I have kept all those movies? Just wondering about that, didnt know if I was doing something I would regret later on. So far, I'm up to over $600 which will all be spent in a nearby Best Buy soon. And while I'm here, whats the one movie everyone really wants to see Blu-Ray put out soon? Mine is the movie Seven with Brad Pitt and Kevin Spacey. Thanks all!!! And yes, I just noticed I misspelled "crazy" in the title.

[matthewrounds]

Originally Posted by chadunc

Hi everyone, new member to this site so bare with me. I have a DVD collection of 700+ movies that I have been starting to sell off for $3.00 each to friends, family, coworkers etc... My question is, is it crazy to toally try and rebuild my whole collection on Blu-Ray Discs?

This is not crazy. Its your collection.

Originally Posted by chadunc

Should I have kept all those movies?

I would have backed them onto a hard drive using a DVD ripper.

Originally Posted by chadunc

Just wondering about that, didnt know if I was doing something I would regret later on. So far, I'm up to over $600 which will all be spent in a nearby Best Buy soon.

Try online retailers. Amazon, buy.com w/Google Checkout, etc. They all have better prices. I only buy at Best Buy if I don't preorder and its a must buy like POTC I and II.

Originally Posted by chadunc

And while I'm here, whats the one movie everyone really wants to see Blu-Ray put out soon? Mine is the movie Seven with Brad Pitt and Kevin Spacey. Thanks all!!!

For me its Star Wars!!!!

[EvanX]

If you can afford it, go for it.

[rmatt]

The PS3 will upconvert your DVDs to 1080. Although the quality is not as crisp as Blu-ray, it does make those older movies worth watching again. As far as titles that everyone is looking forward to, check the forum. The wishlist is endless.

[WriteSimply]

Yes, you are crazy.

The sensible thing to do is to wait for announcements of the actual films on BDs first before you sell the DVDs. The even more sensible thing to do, since announced movies can be delayed, is to wait until they are in your hands before you sell them.

There are thousands of movies that have yet to see the light of day on DVD. The chances that they'll be released on BD in the next three years is slim. So cherish what you have. A DVD in hand is worth TWO BDs in the announced list.


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[MasterXeus]

Originally Posted by chadunc

Hi everyone, new member to this site so bare with me. I have a DVD collection of 700+ movies that I have been starting to sell off for $3.00 each to friends, family, coworkers etc... My question is, is it crazy to toally try and rebuild my whole collection on Blu-Ray Discs? Should I have kept all those movies? Just wondering about that, didnt know if I was doing something I would regret later on. So far, I'm up to over $600 which will all be spent in a nearby Best Buy soon. And while I'm here, whats the one movie everyone really wants to see Blu-Ray put out soon? Mine is the movie Seven with Brad Pitt and Kevin Spacey. Thanks all!!!

Really it depends on what you think. I think all movies with a lot of special effects will be great on Blu-ray. I don't think you're crazy, but you will be putting alot of money into rebuilding you're whole collection.

If you're planning on buy Blu-ray movies from Best Buy. I'll recommend you buy them online, websites like Amazon, are normally $5 to $10 cheaper. Amazon is having a B2F1 deal right now. DeepDiscount is have a 20% off deal.

With Deepdiscount 20% you can buy a Blu-ray movie for $15 compare to Best Buy $25.

Of course in the end it's your choice.

[movies3]

i honestly dont think your crazy i had an DVD collection of 300+ movies and i started selling the ones that were announced, i still have about 20 left most of them are universal movies but other then that i would sell them and get some of your money back.

As for buying blu-rays, i would go with amazon it is alot cheaper then BB or CC. but thats just me. Good luck and welcome to the forums

[outfdblue]

i agree with everyone else here. Keep your dvds ay least for now. And yeah at amazon instead of bb you'll be saving some good amount of money. Also the movey im looking forward to is 300.

[zombieking]

I have 300+ dvds but I'm rebuying first just adding bluray titles to the number. Since not all titles are available on blu yet(and some may never release)ya, you're crazy to be selling your collection.

[Blu-Ray Buckeye]

I'm only buying blu-rays going forward unless it's something kind of obscure that I know will never be coming to blu-ray (I was a fan of The Kids In The Hall sketch comedy which doesn't have nearly enough demand to ever merit hi-def). I will not sell the SD DVDs until I have the new versions in hand.

[Shadowself]

Originally Posted by Matthew.Rounds

I would have backed them onto a hard drive using a DVD ripper.

We should refrain from promoting piracy.

This post implies that the OP should "back them up to a hard drive" then sell the originals while keeping the "backed up" files which is not different than piracy.

[slaizer2000]

Originally Posted by chadunc

Hi everyone, new member to this site so bare with me. I have a DVD collection of 700+ movies that I have been starting to sell off for $3.00 each to friends, family, coworkers etc... My question is, is it crazy to toally try and rebuild my whole collection on Blu-Ray Discs? Should I have kept all those movies? Just wondering about that, didnt know if I was doing something I would regret later on. So far, I'm up to over $600 which will all be spent in a nearby Best Buy soon. And while I'm here, whats the one movie everyone really wants to see Blu-Ray put out soon? Mine is the movie Seven with Brad Pitt and Kevin Spacey. Thanks all!!! And yes, I just noticed I misspelled "crazy" in the title.

I personally would hold onto the DVDs and wait. I only plan on replacing the DVD with Blu-rays of titles I really want. Things that tend to really show off blu-ray. I don't plan on updating comedies, drams, etc that are more story driven than visual driven.

Eventually in a few years blu-ray titles will drop where it would be much cheaper to pick up replacement titles with less cost due to price drops or more sales as blu-ray becomes more mainstream. I often will wait till a 2nd dipping of a dvd drops to around 4-5 bucks via columbiahouse...etc then buy that and sell of the older version for 2-3 buck to friends,,ebay etc, so it only costs a few bucks to updated to a newer version. Especially with ones that add better visuals or extended scenes.

Eventually blu-ray prices will drop so it will be a better choice to upgrade later when prices are better. Of course if your rich and money doesn't matter then just upgrade. It will probably be a long time thought before blu-rays will covers every title you have in your DVD stock as well.

[The Don]

Originally Posted by Shadowself

We should refrain from promoting piracy.

This post implies that the OP should "back them up to a hard drive" then sell the originals while keeping the "backed up" files which is not different than piracy.

yes it is different...he purchased the movies...he can do whatever he wants with them and then sell the originals...

pirating is making copies of a movie and selling them as a business.....he is just making a wise move that takes alot of time....

and if he wants to take the time to actually do this...then so be it...

[Shadowself]

Originally Posted by The Don

yes it is different...he purchased the movies...he can do whatever he wants with them and then sell the originals...

pirating is making copies of a movie and selling them as a business.....he is just making a wise move that takes alot of time....

and if he wants to take the time to actually do this...then so be it...

No. Making a copy and selling the original is stealing. Period.

It is just like buying the book, War and Peace, photocopying the entire book so you can read it over and over again, at the same time selling the original to someone else.

Just because it is digital and not physical does not make it any less wrong.

[cruzzer cruz]

that's so ridiculous i don't even know what to say.

[DrinkMore]

Originally Posted by The Don

yes it is different...he purchased the movies...he can do whatever he wants with them and then sell the originals...

pirating is making copies of a movie and selling them as a business.....he is just making a wise move that takes alot of time....

and if he wants to take the time to actually do this...then so be it...

Not to get into a long drawn out debate - you can make a backup as long as you own the origional disc. Once the origional is no longer in your possesion, your backup should no longer exist either. Making a backup before selling it - is "piracy". You don't own it anymore and you do not have the "legal" right to be copying before you sell it. Example - you make a copy of a car key and sell the car. You still have the key so you "borrow" the car whenver you want. Thats theft.


Anyways to the OP - do what you want but PLEASE purchase ONLINE. You will save a LOAD OF MONEY! Don't buy at BB. They are freaking rip offs. Get yourself in a group for Amazon Prime and have a ball! Or get 25 bux or more and get free shipping.

Replace everything if you want to, but be aware that some dvds may never come to BD. Or you might be waiting a very looooong time. As with many here, I myself no longer purchase SDVDs. I only purchase BDs. I can wait and be happy building my collection as I want.

Welcome and good luck

[supersix4]

dear god 700+ movies on a hard-drive at 4.5gb a pop 3150gbs of movie lol 7 500gb hard drives lol... nah im keeping mine I have so many fin* seasons im only at 615 and im keeping them sept the ones i get on blu-ray the great movies ill re-buy or the ones I like im not rebuying some silly 3$ chuck norris top dog movie lol

[zdefonte]

Originally Posted by DrinkMore

... Example - you make a copy of a car key and sell the car. You still have the key so you "borrow" the car whenver you want. Thats theft.

While the analogy above is a bit extreme, I agree that once you pass the ownership of the DVDs, you relinquish any rights that you may have had of making back-up copies.

But to respond the the OP's question, I think it is your ultimate decision of whether you should sell or keep your current DVD collection. However, I think you could have priced some of your DVDs more than your asking price of $3. I do sell the DVDs that I have replaced with BD, or those DVDs that I really would not sit through again because they've lost their appeal to me. I have been able to sell 2-disc editions (in mint condition, of course) for $7-$10. Good luck!

[cruzzer cruz]

I don't want to dwell on this so this is my last statement. It's media, this isn't something serious like a car (and yes, I understand it was just an analogy). If you sell the car and keep a copy of the key, you are able to take that person's new car, that would be stealing. Selling someone a dvd you purchased in the first place is a much different scenario. The new recipient has their product and can use it without interference from the original owner. They just happen to have a digital copy of it. It's not like he disgraced that copy or something, it's digital media, it is different. And he's not even making a profit off of it.

I could possibly understand if he bought, copied, then returned it. Or if he Netflixed and copied it. But even then, whatever. I understand that it might be legally considered piracy, but come on, that's a joke.

Oh and to the OP, do whatever you like with them. Personally, I'm only purchasing BD's from here on out and will only rebuy the movies I truly love. There's no way I have to dough to replace 500+ dvds...

[DrinkMore]

Originally Posted by cruzzer cruz

I don't want to dwell on this so this is my last statement. It's media, this isn't something serious like a car (and yes, I understand it was just an analogy). If you sell the car and keep a copy of the key, you are able to take that person's new car, that would be stealing. Selling someone a dvd you purchased in the first place is a much different scenario. The new recipient has their product and can use it without interference from the original owner. They just happen to have a digital copy of it. It's not like he disgraced that copy or something, it's digital media, it is different. And he's not even making a profit off of it.

I could possibly understand if he bought, copied, then returned it. Or if he Netflixed and copied it. But even then, whatever. I understand that it might be legally considered piracy, but come on, that's a joke.

Oh and to the OP, do whatever you like with them. Personally, I'm only purchasing BD's from here on out and will only rebuy the movies I truly love. There's no way I have to dough to replace 500+ dvds...

Dude, I have my fair share of mp3s back when it was "ok" to download them. I have over 200 gigs of them. Downloading them from the net - is stealing. Do I consider it stealing or piracy? Not really. Do I consider it right? No.

Now, if I were selling my DVDs on EBay.. and before I shipped them off I made digital copies for my use - do I consider that stealing or piracy? Yes. Why? Because I am making a profit.

Here is what alot of people don't think about. Put it this way.. lets say instead of selling the origional, you make a copy and sell it. You keep the origional. That is "piracy". Reverse it, same thing. Anytime you profit from a sale of a digital item and have a backup copy that you do not destroy upon sale - its illegal.

Another analogy you can view this whole thing as - licensing. You have 1 license per CD/DVD/BD - it can be sold/transfered. However it can NOT be duplicated. You can not "install" it on more than one machine.

Say what you want - its illegal. Does it stop people, no.