"Return of the King" TE...Buy or Rent???

scott1598 · 05-23-04, 09:20 AM

I am so torn and I need your help.

I know I will be buying the "ROTK: Extended Edition" later in November when it comes out as I am now a true convert to them. Hope to get rid of my other 2 theatrical editions as well.

So with it coming on Tuesday, don't know whether to spend the money to wacth it probably the one time I will (the movie) and probably not watch the extras at all or rent it. The pros to buying would be leisure to watching, maybe I will watch it again. Cons to buying, double dipping. I know I can get $5.00 back and maybe sell off later, but that is work.

So I was wondering what everyone else is doing and help me along in my decision and I am sure many more are thinking the same way I am. Comments and other pros and cons are most welcomed...

n0fear88 · 05-23-04, 09:27 AM

no chance for me to turn back now lol, its been shipped to me already

...should have hopefully 2moz, but if it comes tuesday thats cool seeing as thats they day its oot

G x

Mike Lowrey · 05-23-04, 10:11 AM

Well, let me just relate my experience with the TEs.

When the FOTR-TE came out. I bought it. Only to give it to my sister for Xmas after the EE came out.

When the TTT-TE came out, I realized that the plastic cases were color-coded the same as the EE cases, and my local Wal-Mart had both the TTT-TE and the FOTR-TE in the same up-front display case, both were cheap. I think TTT-TE was like $15, while FOTR-TE was $19. I decided to buy both for three reasons. 1) For the cover-art that the EE didn't have. 2) Collectibility, and 3) For the exclusive extras that the TEs have that I found that I'd miss.

So on Tuesday, when the ROTK-TE comes out, I'll be right there in Wal-Mart buying a copy. And then whenever the ROTK-EE comes out, I'll get that too.

I see no reason to differenciate between the TE and the EE with regards to double-dipping when some people will double-dip on other titles and keep the older versions due to exclusive extras.

One upcoming title that may fall in that category is the Hellboy-SE. Also the eventual Matrix Trilogy boxset. Depending on what's all encompassed within the boxset will determine on whether or not to keep the 2-disc versions of Reloaded and Revolutions. If the boxset pales the 2-disc versions, I'll probably give those to my sister.

rexinnih · 05-23-04, 10:16 AM

You can get the TE for pretty good prices the first week. This will hold you over until the EE comes out and I think there should even be a $5 off or rebate coupon in the EE if you bought the TE. And the extras are different so it's pretty easy for me.

Static Cling · 05-23-04, 10:20 AM

Where's the "neither" choice?

I always end up selling my TEs when the EEs come out. I watched ROTK so much when it was out in theaters that this time, I think I'll just save myself the trouble and money and wait on the EE.

Mike Lowrey · 05-23-04, 10:28 AM

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Originally posted by Static Cling
Where's the "neither" choice? I always end up selling my TEs when the EEs come out. I watched ROTK so much when it was out in theaters that this time, I think I'll just save myself the trouble and money and wait on the EE.

So one could say that ROTK was your "Preccciousssss", right?

Well considering that I haven't been to the theaters since TTT in Dec. 2002, DVDs are the only way to go for me lately. With the quick turn around between theatrical release and the DVD release, I just wait for the DVDs. Especially since my local theater has pathetic sound. I think at least one of the 4 theaters in the complex still has just the one monural speaker behind the screen.

fumanstan · 05-23-04, 12:07 PM

Rent it and wait for the EE.

Josh H · 05-23-04, 12:34 PM

I'll rent it. The previous 2 EE's gave me, as a fan of the book, no reason to ever watch the TE's again.

I'll rent it to check out the extra's and watch the movie again. The $5 coupon as you say is a hassle, especially when I have a bunch of coupons for the video rental shop 50 ft from my door.

TomOpus · 05-23-04, 12:41 PM

I stopped renting years ago.

So, I'm buying. Wal*Mart will probably have it for $13.xx and it'll hold me off for the EE. Plus different extras. Plus I lend out movies to friends, so this way they can have a choice

Easy · 05-23-04, 12:49 PM

I'm in the same position as you scott1598.
Buy at Target $15 - free batteries($5) - free popcorn ($2) - rental cost ($4) - rebate ($5) - resale ($10) = + $11
So... buy it, enjoy for as long as you want and make a few bucks.
Anyway that is my decision.

Let us know what you decide.

Brian Shannon · 05-23-04, 12:51 PM

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So I was wondering what everyone else is doing

I am no help to you since I have/will have all three releases of each film, theatrical, ee and collectors sets.

JPRaup · 05-23-04, 01:11 PM

what is the difference between the collectors set DVD and the EE DVD

djones6746 · 05-23-04, 01:32 PM

I voted for rental....I do not rent...but I can borrow from a friend. I will purchase the extended edition in the fall.

djones6746 · 05-23-04, 01:34 PM

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Originally posted by Jordan Raup
what is the difference between the collectors set DVD and the EE DVD

Extended footage is one of the big additions. Not sure what else will be different from this release but for me the extended footage is a big reason for me to wait. I believe the first movie had at least 30 mins of extra footage and the second movie had close to 45 mins or so of extra footage.

NaturalMystic79 · 05-23-04, 01:42 PM

Skip the TE and wait for the EE.

GuessWho · 05-23-04, 02:33 PM

Neither

I can wait 6 more months

sataniko · 05-23-04, 02:41 PM

Neither, not my type of movie.

Dazed · 05-23-04, 02:44 PM

I held off buying the previous 2 TE's but am thinking of picking up the TE Boxset now since it will be nice to have all the originals in my collection as well as the EE's

Simpson Purist · 05-23-04, 02:47 PM

I'm buying both versions of ROTK.

scott1598 · 05-23-04, 03:13 PM

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Originally posted by Dazed
I held off buying the previous 2 TE's but am thinking of picking up the TE Boxset now since it will be nice to have all the originals in my collection as well as the EE's

but what is the point of having both versions? the EE is clearly superior...and extras, well those are just rehashes and can be subjective in appeal.

Skull · 05-23-04, 03:34 PM

Buying both.

Rammsteinfan · 05-23-04, 03:35 PM

I personally am buying both. I watch both. When I dont feel like switching discs I watch the TE. When I have time and want to sit down and watch them then I will go the EE route. Both types will get lots of pay over the years in my house, the other releases have. TTT:EE is getting play right now.

demonio · 05-23-04, 04:12 PM

I would rent it but I know that all the rental places around here just gets the Fool Screen versions so I'm gonna have to buy it.

baustads!!

scott1598 · 05-23-04, 05:12 PM

wow! i really thought i would get more rental votes...ugh!

nodeerforamonth · 05-23-04, 05:15 PM

Different extras, folks.

I can't wait to see that National Geographic special on this one!

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05-23-04, 09:20 AM	#1
scott1598 DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: I want to go to there! Posts: 19,355	"Return of the King" TE...Buy or Rent??? I am so torn and I need your help. I know I will be buying the "ROTK: Extended Edition" later in November when it comes out as I am now a true convert to them. Hope to get rid of my other 2 theatrical editions as well. So with it coming on Tuesday, don't know whether to spend the money to wacth it probably the one time I will (the movie) and probably not watch the extras at all or rent it. The pros to buying would be leisure to watching, maybe I will watch it again. Cons to buying, double dipping. I know I can get $5.00 back and maybe sell off later, but that is work. So I was wondering what everyone else is doing and help me along in my decision and I am sure many more are thinking the same way I am. Comments and other pros and cons are most welcomed... __________________ "stranger than fiction" Movie collection "almost famous" SteelBook™ collection "Even though I am no better than a beast, don't I have the right to live?" Last edited by scott1598; 05-23-04 at 09:24 AM.

05-23-04, 09:27 AM	#2
n0fear88 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Wolfram and Hart - LA Branch Posts: 400	no chance for me to turn back now lol, its been shipped to me already ...should have hopefully 2moz, but if it comes tuesday thats cool seeing as thats they day its oot G x __________________ "Yeah your haircuts hot, but this has gotta stop, good shoes wont save you this time!" My DVD Collection New DVD's: Lost Season 2, Devour, Salem's Lot New DVD's ordered: L&C Season 4

05-23-04, 10:16 AM	#4
rexinnih DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Relocated to Bot-Hell Posts: 8,667	You can get the TE for pretty good prices the first week. This will hold you over until the EE comes out and I think there should even be a $5 off or rebate coupon in the EE if you bought the TE. And the extras are different so it's pretty easy for me. __________________ On the outside lookin in, and it's funny.

05-23-04, 10:20 AM	#5
Static Cling Admin Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Texas, our Texas! All hail the mighty state! Posts: 12,839	Where's the "neither" choice? I always end up selling my TEs when the EEs come out. I watched ROTK so much when it was out in theaters that this time, I think I'll just save myself the trouble and money and wait on the EE. __________________ Mike's Collection They stompled all over me. - Thunderball Hippies take things from all cultures and make it suck. - kvrdave

05-23-04, 10:11 AM	#3
Mike Lowrey Banned Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: So. Illinois Posts: 3,019	Well, let me just relate my experience with the TEs. When the FOTR-TE came out. I bought it. Only to give it to my sister for Xmas after the EE came out. When the TTT-TE came out, I realized that the plastic cases were color-coded the same as the EE cases, and my local Wal-Mart had both the TTT-TE and the FOTR-TE in the same up-front display case, both were cheap. I think TTT-TE was like $15, while FOTR-TE was $19. I decided to buy both for three reasons. 1) For the cover-art that the EE didn't have. 2) Collectibility, and 3) For the exclusive extras that the TEs have that I found that I'd miss. So on Tuesday, when the ROTK-TE comes out, I'll be right there in Wal-Mart buying a copy. And then whenever the ROTK-EE comes out, I'll get that too. I see no reason to differenciate between the TE and the EE with regards to double-dipping when some people will double-dip on other titles and keep the older versions due to exclusive extras. One upcoming title that may fall in that category is the Hellboy-SE. Also the eventual Matrix Trilogy boxset. Depending on what's all encompassed within the boxset will determine on whether or not to keep the 2-disc versions of Reloaded and Revolutions. If the boxset pales the 2-disc versions, I'll probably give those to my sister.

05-23-04, 12:07 PM	#7
fumanstan DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 33,368	Rent it and wait for the EE. __________________ 3x Sheep Champion VG Round 1b \| VG Round 7 \| NFL

05-23-04, 12:34 PM	#8
Josh H Retired Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 27,389	I'll rent it. The previous 2 EE's gave me, as a fan of the book, no reason to ever watch the TE's again. I'll rent it to check out the extra's and watch the movie again. The $5 coupon as you say is a hassle, especially when I have a bunch of coupons for the video rental shop 50 ft from my door.

05-23-04, 12:41 PM	#9
TomOpus DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 23,292	I stopped renting years ago. So, I'm buying. Wal*Mart will probably have it for $13.xx and it'll hold me off for the EE. Plus different extras. Plus I lend out movies to friends, so this way they can have a choice __________________ "Pear Pimples for Hairy Fishnuts!" My So-Called DVD Life (Profiler),A Fistful of Discs (DVDAf)

05-23-04, 12:49 PM	#10
Easy DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Missouri, USA Posts: 1,940	I'm in the same position as you scott1598. Buy at Target $15 - free batteries($5) - free popcorn ($2) - rental cost ($4) - rebate ($5) - resale ($10) = + $11 So... buy it, enjoy for as long as you want and make a few bucks. Anyway that is my decision. Let us know what you decide. Last edited by Easy; 05-23-04 at 03:11 PM.

05-23-04, 01:11 PM	#12
JPRaup Banned Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NY Posts: 1,722	what is the difference between the collectors set DVD and the EE DVD

05-23-04, 01:32 PM	#13
djones6746 DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio/Aguadilla, Puerto Rico Posts: 10,189	I voted for rental....I do not rent...but I can borrow from a friend. I will purchase the extended edition in the fall. __________________ "You know Andy...I never thought our town would come to this....Mayberry....Gateway to danger." Barney Fife

05-23-04, 01:42 PM	#15
NaturalMystic79 DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Empok Nor Posts: 1,796	Skip the TE and wait for the EE. __________________ My DVD Collection at DVDAF

05-23-04, 02:33 PM	#16
GuessWho DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 21,966	Neither I can wait 6 more months

05-23-04, 02:41 PM	#17
sataniko DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,687	Neither, not my type of movie. __________________ DVD Aficionado DVDSpot

05-23-04, 02:44 PM	#18
Dazed DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,424	I held off buying the previous 2 TE's but am thinking of picking up the TE Boxset now since it will be nice to have all the originals in my collection as well as the EE's __________________ Wii Code: 8920 9551 5065 1109

05-23-04, 02:47 PM	#19
Simpson Purist DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Lincolnwood, Illinois Posts: 1,504	I'm buying both versions of ROTK. __________________ "The black wind howls. One of you will shortly perish."

05-23-04, 03:34 PM	#21
Skull Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North by NW Posts: 865	Buying both. __________________ Guzzlefish \| DVD Profiler \| DVD Aficionado

05-23-04, 03:35 PM	#22
Rammsteinfan DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 5,071	I personally am buying both. I watch both. When I dont feel like switching discs I watch the TE. When I have time and want to sit down and watch them then I will go the EE route. Both types will get lots of pay over the years in my house, the other releases have. TTT:EE is getting play right now. __________________ "Multitasking - screwing up several things at once!" MY BLU / DVD COLLECTION

05-23-04, 04:12 PM	#23
demonio DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Germany Posts: 1,032	I would rent it but I know that all the rental places around here just gets the Fool Screen versions so I'm gonna have to buy it. baustads!! __________________ DEADPIT.com Horror Talk Radio!

05-23-04, 05:12 PM	#24
scott1598 DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: I want to go to there! Posts: 19,355	wow! i really thought i would get more rental votes...ugh! __________________ "stranger than fiction" Movie collection "almost famous" SteelBook™ collection "Even though I am no better than a beast, don't I have the right to live?"

05-23-04, 05:15 PM	#25
nodeerforamonth DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 7,315	Different extras, folks. I can't wait to see that National Geographic special on this one! __________________ "Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad." -nodeerforamonth