Do studios hurt themselves when putting out so many good titles on 1 day?

PopcornTreeCt · 12-03-04, 11:23 PM

In regards to December 14th, studios seem to be pushing some of their best releases all on this day. I plan on picking up a few titles but there are still a couple I'd pick up if they were released at a different date when I had more money. (Mary Poppins)

I suppose this particular day is being pushed for Christmas but there's still Dec. 21st which has a lot less spectacular titles.

sracer · 12-03-04, 11:29 PM

I'm not one for massive purchases on release dates, but I have to admit this past few weeks have been a "bubble" of releases that I'm interested in. the Seinfeld 1-3, $19,99 deal, $8.88 Day After Tomorrow deal, the release of Luther, all followed closely on the heels of the Halloween deals. And now LOTR Trilogy, Lost In Space Season 2 Vol 2., Star Trek TOS: Season 2. The purchases are queueing up.

But I guess for most collectors, every Tuesday is like that. I'm just not used to it.

calhoun07 · 12-03-04, 11:36 PM

I think it hurts the market for some titles, especially when a lot of TV shows are released on the same day. It's one thing when you get $10.00-15.00 DVDs released all at once, but when you get a half dozen to a dozen TV shows you would like to have, and the cheapest might be $25.00, something has got to give. I know it has made me pass up on some titles in the past. I guess there are those releases you REALLY want and must have, then there are those you are interested in, and for me the ones I am interested in, it depends what else comes out that week that determines if I buy it or not. And I usually don't sweat it, because I know I can't watch everything that comes out anyway.

invisiblegt · 12-03-04, 11:47 PM

Yes, the TV-on-DVD does hurt me quite a bit. I mean, on certain release dates, I can have up to $250 in purchases I'd like to get.

Now, granted, sometimes I will just buy them all, but other times the car payment is due near then, so I can't afford it all.

Choices, choices...

The Cow · 12-03-04, 11:50 PM

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Originally posted by PopcornTreeCt
In regards to December 14th, studios seem to be pushing some of their best releases all on this day. I plan on picking up a few titles but there are still a couple I'd pick up if they were released at a different date when I had more money. (Mary Poppins)

I suppose this particular day is being pushed for Christmas but there's still Dec. 21st which has a lot less spectacular titles.

Plus, "most" people don't want to wait until Dec 21st to buy gifts.

Jericho · 12-04-04, 12:01 AM

It's all relative. I mean there are weeks where anyone has a bunch of interesting titles. But among the entire public, it tends to even out.

Jackskeleton · 12-04-04, 12:07 AM

Just live within your means. Just because you spread 3 tv-on-dvd titles to two weeks, doesn't mean I'm anymore willing to spend all that money over a spreaded amount of time than I would on just one day.

12-03-04, 11:23 PM	#1
PopcornTreeCt DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Central Florida Posts: 25,826	Do studios hurt themselves when putting out so many good titles on 1 day? In regards to December 14th, studios seem to be pushing some of their best releases all on this day. I plan on picking up a few titles but there are still a couple I'd pick up if they were released at a different date when I had more money. (Mary Poppins) I suppose this particular day is being pushed for Christmas but there's still Dec. 21st which has a lot less spectacular titles.

12-03-04, 11:29 PM	#2
sracer DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Prescott Valley, AZ Posts: 9,008	I'm not one for massive purchases on release dates, but I have to admit this past few weeks have been a "bubble" of releases that I'm interested in. the Seinfeld 1-3, $19,99 deal, $8.88 Day After Tomorrow deal, the release of Luther, all followed closely on the heels of the Halloween deals. And now LOTR Trilogy, Lost In Space Season 2 Vol 2., Star Trek TOS: Season 2. The purchases are queueing up. But I guess for most collectors, every Tuesday is like that. I'm just not used to it. __________________ "With regard to healthcare reform... you are either on the bus, or under it." - President Obama

12-03-04, 11:36 PM	#3
calhoun07 DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 14,294	I think it hurts the market for some titles, especially when a lot of TV shows are released on the same day. It's one thing when you get $10.00-15.00 DVDs released all at once, but when you get a half dozen to a dozen TV shows you would like to have, and the cheapest might be $25.00, something has got to give. I know it has made me pass up on some titles in the past. I guess there are those releases you REALLY want and must have, then there are those you are interested in, and for me the ones I am interested in, it depends what else comes out that week that determines if I buy it or not. And I usually don't sweat it, because I know I can't watch everything that comes out anyway. __________________ You can only please a woman with a dick made out of chocolate that ejaculates money.-Rhemus Windowless vans do NOT have candy, only rape.

12-03-04, 11:47 PM	#4
invisiblegt DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,601	Yes, the TV-on-DVD does hurt me quite a bit. I mean, on certain release dates, I can have up to $250 in purchases I'd like to get. Now, granted, sometimes I will just buy them all, but other times the car payment is due near then, so I can't afford it all. Choices, choices... __________________ We have buried the putrid corpse of liberty. now 82% more manly

12-04-04, 12:01 AM	#6
Jericho DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Columbia, MD, USA Posts: 10,961	It's all relative. I mean there are weeks where anyone has a bunch of interesting titles. But among the entire public, it tends to even out. __________________ I can't believe I ate the whole thing

12-04-04, 12:07 AM	#7
Jackskeleton DVD Talk Godfather Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: City of the lakers.. riots.. and drug dealing cops.. los(t) Angel(e)s. ca. Posts: 52,228	Just live within your means. Just because you spread 3 tv-on-dvd titles to two weeks, doesn't mean I'm anymore willing to spend all that money over a spreaded amount of time than I would on just one day. __________________ *OTHER FORUM TEAM 7 leader*I will not say them here nor there. I will not say them anywhere. I will not say those Words you twit. I will not, will not sayI quit! Leaving a dark wet stain where your brain used to be? weird..tv? The bank is worth the risk