Buffy bargain-hunting advice needed

cinemaphile · 10-13-08, 04:14 PM

Wal-Mart currently has seasons 1-4 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer for $14.96. Crossing below the $15 threshold may just be enough to finally get me to blind buy the series.

Bit if I want the whole series, is there a better deal anywhere on the Buffy complete series collection? or am I better off purchasing them here individually? (and how much are Seasons 5-7, since they arent on this sale?)

zoomgirl · 10-13-08, 04:43 PM

I find that these sets go on sale at Best Buy for 20 bucks a set at least a few times a year. If you are saving money on 1-4....you may as well get the other sets for 20 a piece...or just buy season 1 and see if you like it at all!

stingermck · 10-13-08, 04:50 PM

Just go buy Buffy and Angel complete and be done. Seriously, I blind bought Buffy 1 years ago, and I was buying a season a week until I was caught up, it was that good.

GenPion · 10-13-08, 04:55 PM

Wait for Amazon to put the Buffy Complete set on sale for $100 if your seriously considering dropping that much money on a blind buy. But I would almost suggest watching season one and two first to see if its even your kind of show.

Personally, I was shocked to find myself a fan. But it's a very good series and well worth that cost IMHO.

cinemaphile · 10-13-08, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by stingermck

Just go buy Buffy and Angel complete and be done. Seriously, I blind bought Buffy 1 years ago, and I was buying a season a week until I was caught up, it was that good.

I'm fairly sure I'll like it, as I have seen a few episodes - lots from season one, and others like the infamous "Once More with Feeling" and "Hush". (plus I'll trust anything Whedon does, as I am a die-hard Firefly/Serenity fan)

I was more wondering about the pricing, since I can get S1-4 for $60 and 5-7 for $60, so only $120 total. the "complete series" set is cool but goes for like $180.

lgchan · 10-13-08, 05:15 PM

Given that it's October and the christmas shopping season is nearing, I would likely try to wait out and hope for a sale on the full series box set and just get that. I have the buffy box set and think it's worth it to get that just for the space savings over having the individual seasons. Box sets seem to be a big "sale" item for retailers during chistmas sales and I'm pretty sure you'll be able to find a good deal on the set sometime between now and dec. 25.

cinemaphile · 10-13-08, 05:24 PM

Thanks for the input, everbody! It sounds like consensus is that places will probably run some big sales on the complete set sometime before Christmas, so I guess I'll pass on the $15 individuals.

Thanks!

awil1026 · 10-13-08, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by cinemaphile

Thanks for the input, everbody! It sounds like consensus is that places will probably run some big sales on the complete set sometime before Christmas, so I guess I'll pass on the $15 individuals.

Thanks!

I like your decision! I would be SHOCKED-- SHOCKED!-- if amazon doesn't have it as the deal of the day for $100 within the next 2-3 months!

P.S. Buffy is my favorite show of all-time.

scarface983 · 10-13-08, 08:55 PM

buffy is good, hopefully on black friday they go below 20, ill buy them, and angel the whole set is 100. one time it was 60 on amazon, dod, but they are both good shows

GizmoDVD · 10-13-08, 09:34 PM

Buffy and Angel were $20 each last week at Best Buy with a bonus DVD as well.

Ghostbuster · 10-14-08, 10:38 PM

A few years ago, I purchased Seasons 1-3 of Buffy without having ever watched an episode. It took me a while to get through Season 1, but once I reached Season 2, I was hooked. Buffy is one of my three favorite shows of all time (Twin Peaks and The X-Files are the other two).

In my opinion, only four of the Season 1 episodes are required viewing: Welcome to the Hellmouth, The Harvest, Angel, and Prophecy Girl. I like Season 1 because of the character development, but Season 1 is not representative of the show as a whole. Almost all of the Season 1 episodes are "monster of the week" episodes. The other seasons stress continuity to a greater degree.

WMAangel · 10-14-08, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghostbuster

In my opinion, only four of the Season 1 episodes are required viewing: Welcome to the Hellmouth, The Harvest, Angel, and Prophecy Girl.

You've got to include episode 3 "The Witch" in there too, as the character of Amy is introduced (who pops up again much more than once during the course of the show's run)....and while not completely essential, episode 6 "The Pack" shows the fate of the original principal, and episode 9 "The Puppet Show" introduces the new principal, who plays an important role throughout the show until the end of Season 3....
Basically, when it comes to Buffy, best to just watch each and every episode!

RickWJ324 · 10-15-08, 03:52 PM

I'm a huge fan of Buffy and Angel. I'd recommend buying the Complete Boxed Set instead of the single seasons. It's cheaper, takes less shelf space, and also comes with a bonus disc!

Also, if you head to Best Buy this week, they are giving away a FREE Buffy dvd that covers the Paley Festival 2008 Panel. Just go in and grab one, no special purchases necessary. Will make a nice bonus dvd to add to your Complete Collection set!!

Rick

10-13-08, 04:14 PM	#1
cinemaphile Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 333	Buffy bargain-hunting advice needed Wal-Mart currently has seasons 1-4 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer for $14.96. Crossing below the $15 threshold may just be enough to finally get me to blind buy the series. Bit if I want the whole series, is there a better deal anywhere on the Buffy complete series collection? or am I better off purchasing them here individually? (and how much are Seasons 5-7, since they arent on this sale?)

10-13-08, 04:50 PM	#3
stingermck DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 2,913	Just go buy Buffy and Angel complete and be done. Seriously, I blind bought Buffy 1 years ago, and I was buying a season a week until I was caught up, it was that good. __________________ I Support Blu-Ray Disc because WB made me

10-13-08, 04:55 PM	#4
GenPion Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lost Island Posts: 762	Wait for Amazon to put the Buffy Complete set on sale for $100 if your seriously considering dropping that much money on a blind buy. But I would almost suggest watching season one and two first to see if its even your kind of show. Personally, I was shocked to find myself a fan. But it's a very good series and well worth that cost IMHO. __________________ My DVD/HD-DVD/Blu-Ray Collection My Setup: Samsung PN50A450 50-Inch 720p/1080i Plasma HDTV /// Denon 1909 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver Onkyo SKS-HT540 5.1 Subwoofer/Speakers /// Sony 40 GB Playstation 3 /// HD-DVD Player HD-A2 PSN: GenPion

10-13-08, 08:55 PM	#9
scarface983 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 200	buffy is good, hopefully on black friday they go below 20, ill buy them, and angel the whole set is 100. one time it was 60 on amazon, dod, but they are both good shows __________________ My CoLLecTion

10-13-08, 09:34 PM	#10
GizmoDVD DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Southern CA Posts: 15,414	Buffy and Angel were $20 each last week at Best Buy with a bonus DVD as well. __________________ HD DVD = LG 200 (4), HD-A1, HD-XA1, HD-A2 / 301 Discs Blu-Ray = LG 200 (4), Sony S550 / 148 Discs

10-13-08, 04:43 PM	#2
zoomgirl Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NY NY- it's a hellava town Posts: 238	I find that these sets go on sale at Best Buy for 20 bucks a set at least a few times a year. If you are saving money on 1-4....you may as well get the other sets for 20 a piece...or just buy season 1 and see if you like it at all!

10-13-08, 05:15 PM	#6
lgchan Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 180	Given that it's October and the christmas shopping season is nearing, I would likely try to wait out and hope for a sale on the full series box set and just get that. I have the buffy box set and think it's worth it to get that just for the space savings over having the individual seasons. Box sets seem to be a big "sale" item for retailers during chistmas sales and I'm pretty sure you'll be able to find a good deal on the set sometime between now and dec. 25.

10-13-08, 05:24 PM	#7
cinemaphile Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 333	Thanks for the input, everbody! It sounds like consensus is that places will probably run some big sales on the complete set sometime before Christmas, so I guess I'll pass on the $15 individuals. Thanks!

10-14-08, 10:38 PM	#11
Ghostbuster New Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 13	A few years ago, I purchased Seasons 1-3 of Buffy without having ever watched an episode. It took me a while to get through Season 1, but once I reached Season 2, I was hooked. Buffy is one of my three favorite shows of all time (Twin Peaks and The X-Files are the other two). In my opinion, only four of the Season 1 episodes are required viewing: Welcome to the Hellmouth, The Harvest, Angel, and Prophecy Girl. I like Season 1 because of the character development, but Season 1 is not representative of the show as a whole. Almost all of the Season 1 episodes are "monster of the week" episodes. The other seasons stress continuity to a greater degree. Last edited by Ghostbuster; 10-14-08 at 10:40 PM.

10-15-08, 03:52 PM	#13
RickWJ324 Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 115	I'm a huge fan of Buffy and Angel. I'd recommend buying the Complete Boxed Set instead of the single seasons. It's cheaper, takes less shelf space, and also comes with a bonus disc! Also, if you head to Best Buy this week, they are giving away a FREE Buffy dvd that covers the Paley Festival 2008 Panel. Just go in and grab one, no special purchases necessary. Will make a nice bonus dvd to add to your Complete Collection set!! Rick