How many have been told to stay away from the DVD trash bins at rental stores?

danol · 08-19-03, 09:10 PM

How many of you or times you have been told to stay away from Discarded DVD material bins or bags, found at the rental stores back entrances or garbage bins/bags.?

About 10 times by different employees, looking for Outside Cover Art and/or Inserts. Latest forage 4 "Chicago" inserts, 1 "We Were Soldiers" insert and 1 "Animatrix" insert for DVD of same name.

Nothing I can use today, but there is always the chance some new employee will throw out, all of what my wheelchair ran over and tore to shreads. LOL

Crocker Jarmen · 08-19-03, 09:37 PM

Danol, why don't you go into the store and ask the clerks there if you can have any discarded inserts or wrappers. The clerk may think you're a little strange, but it's gotta be more dignified than having them chase you outta the garbage like a raccoon.

RyoHazuki · 08-19-03, 09:40 PM

Somehow danol being kicked out of trash bins is not that hard to imagine.

DonnachaOne · 08-19-03, 09:40 PM

You won't get an Animatrix insert. It was a snapper, and rental copies with amaray-case covers don't come with inserts.

Erica · 08-19-03, 10:09 PM

Alot of dvd's came with an insert ad for animatrix in at at BBV.

Cornelius1047 · 08-19-03, 10:14 PM

The trash bin at my local BBV has a lock on it. I need some empty amaray cases, but I'm too cheap to shell out cash for 'em when they're throwing them away. Punks.

K

Jackskeleton · 08-19-03, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RyoHazuki7
Somehow danol being kicked out of trash bins is not that hard to imagine.

and some part of it actually makes me smile a little...

You can simply ask. When I worked at blockbuster we wereglad to give that crap away since the storage space in the back wasn't to big to fill more then a few copies for future PVing.

Tazwolff · 08-19-03, 10:17 PM

Can’t say I have ever been told to go away. I’m not a dumpster diver. Although when I was between the ages of 18-20 I was a Security Guard before I joined the PD. It was my job to rid divers from the back and/or arrest them after a fair warning.

caiman · 08-19-03, 10:20 PM

I don't know about anyone else, but when I think of creepy back-alley garbage snoopers, the first thing that comes to mind is danol.

marty888 · 08-19-03, 10:26 PM

Just when you think you've heard it all .....

basaro · 08-19-03, 10:34 PM

I have never been chased away from a dumpster at blockbuster. I only go to one store regularly, and haven't had a problem yet. I find it is easier and quicker to dumpster dive myself than ask an employee for empty cases and inserts. Some of the employees don't know enough or cannot make the judgement call to give out their "trash",plus I'd have to wait. I'm on a schedule dammit!

I just swing by on Tuesday or Wednesday, and there is usually a hundred or so empty cases in there. Some with inserts, some not. The only insert I've used so far was for Narc, which I didn't have. Sometimes, like last week, they will pack the cases back in the boxes they shipped with and throw the whole box in the dumpster. I scored both boxes of Bringing Down The House last week. About 50 dvd cases easy as pie. No inserts from that though, just the cases.

SideShow · 08-19-03, 10:34 PM

I've never even thought of that... usually they'll keep stuff a while before tossing them out, may be easier to ask them and maybe leave a number they can contact you at so they can give the stuff to you and save a trip to the bin.

Crocker Jarmen · 08-19-03, 10:56 PM

I'm curious, what does everyone want/use a dozen copies of Bringing Down the House cases and inserts for?

TheVelvetRope · 08-19-03, 10:58 PM

I wish said Blockbuster employees kept online on-the-job journals, like the woman who worked in the porn shop. I think today's entry would be highly amusing...

TopHatCat64 · 08-19-03, 10:58 PM

1. Chuck paper covers for Bring down the house
2. A dozen new cases

Jackskeleton · 08-19-03, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by caiman
I don't know about anyone else, but when I think of creepy back-alley garbage snoopers, the first thing that comes to mind is danol.

Oh man. You made the list..

Ginwen · 08-20-03, 01:39 AM

I don't get it, Danol. You complain in other threads about people making fun of you, then you create this thread. It's like wearing a "kick me" sign.

fnordboy · 08-20-03, 01:43 AM

Danol might get made fun of a lot, but deep down inside he knows he is the most beloved of the DVDTalkers.

DVD Polizei · 08-20-03, 02:04 AM

danol,

You didn't mention you're from DVD Talk did you? Asking gets you a lot farther than someone seeing the crack of your ass showing out of a dumpster.

I like your initiative though.

jrobinson · 08-20-03, 02:08 AM

Jackskeleton · 08-20-03, 02:19 AM

Danol and Dalvin should join together cause they are just that special...

victant · 08-20-03, 02:22 AM

Another classic thread.

Danol, you really are loved!

Venom · 08-20-03, 02:31 AM

as another poster said in a different danol thread.....

DANOLMITE!!!

ps.....shouldn't this belong in the store forum?

Jackskeleton · 08-20-03, 03:05 AM

It didn't make enough sense to be put anywhere other then.. OTHER.

Canadian Bacon · 08-20-03, 03:28 AM

We should do this

08-19-03, 09:10 PM	#1
danol Never allowed to post again Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: PA/NJ Border Posts: 1,392	How many have been told to stay away from the DVD trash bins at rental stores? How many of you or times you have been told to stay away from Discarded DVD material bins or bags, found at the rental stores back entrances or garbage bins/bags.? About 10 times by different employees, looking for Outside Cover Art and/or Inserts. Latest forage 4 "Chicago" inserts, 1 "We Were Soldiers" insert and 1 "Animatrix" insert for DVD of same name. Nothing I can use today, but there is always the chance some new employee will throw out, all of what my wheelchair ran over and tore to shreads. LOL

08-19-03, 09:37 PM	#2
Crocker Jarmen DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: May 2003 Location: Regina, SK Posts: 2,051	Danol, why don't you go into the store and ask the clerks there if you can have any discarded inserts or wrappers. The clerk may think you're a little strange, but it's gotta be more dignified than having them chase you outta the garbage like a raccoon. __________________ "The adolescents of my generation, greedy for life, forgot about their hopes for the future until reality taught them that tomorrow was not what they had dreamed, and they discovered nostalgia."

08-19-03, 09:40 PM	#3
RyoHazuki DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Phoenix Posts: 7,922	Somehow danol being kicked out of trash bins is not that hard to imagine. __________________ What is the only thing worse than 9-11? Spoiler: 311 - Neil Hamburger Xbox Live: CookinBooks

08-19-03, 09:40 PM	#4
DonnachaOne DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: A place where they know how to pronounce "Donnacha" correctly Posts: 8,608	You won't get an Animatrix insert. It was a snapper, and rental copies with amaray-case covers don't come with inserts. __________________ -_--_-

08-19-03, 10:09 PM	#5
Erica Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 197	Alot of dvd's came with an insert ad for animatrix in at at BBV. __________________ It's just my collection...

08-19-03, 10:14 PM	#6
Cornelius1047 DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hamilton, NJ Posts: 2,539	The trash bin at my local BBV has a lock on it. I need some empty amaray cases, but I'm too cheap to shell out cash for 'em when they're throwing them away. Punks. K __________________ My Addiction Like deciphering cosmic wounds Music For The Morning Before... Last edited by Cornelius1047; 08-20-03 at 03:22 AM.

08-19-03, 10:17 PM	#8
Tazwolff DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,076	Can’t say I have ever been told to go away. I’m not a dumpster diver. Although when I was between the ages of 18-20 I was a Security Guard before I joined the PD. It was my job to rid divers from the back and/or arrest them after a fair warning. __________________ Bristow/Bauer for '08 The Winning Ticket Build your own HTPC and use MythTV

08-19-03, 10:20 PM	#9
caiman DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 3,796	I don't know about anyone else, but when I think of creepy back-alley garbage snoopers, the first thing that comes to mind is danol. __________________ "Batteries will be charging all night for my stealthy raid on the dumpster." - danol

08-19-03, 10:26 PM	#10
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08-19-03, 10:34 PM	#11
basaro DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 3,028	I have never been chased away from a dumpster at blockbuster. I only go to one store regularly, and haven't had a problem yet. I find it is easier and quicker to dumpster dive myself than ask an employee for empty cases and inserts. Some of the employees don't know enough or cannot make the judgement call to give out their "trash",plus I'd have to wait. I'm on a schedule dammit! I just swing by on Tuesday or Wednesday, and there is usually a hundred or so empty cases in there. Some with inserts, some not. The only insert I've used so far was for Narc, which I didn't have. Sometimes, like last week, they will pack the cases back in the boxes they shipped with and throw the whole box in the dumpster. I scored both boxes of Bringing Down The House last week. About 50 dvd cases easy as pie. No inserts from that though, just the cases.

08-19-03, 10:34 PM	#12
SideShow Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Bat Country Posts: 953	I've never even thought of that... usually they'll keep stuff a while before tossing them out, may be easier to ask them and maybe leave a number they can contact you at so they can give the stuff to you and save a trip to the bin. __________________ (( My DVD Collection... in Stereo )) (where available) my last.fm // my space

08-19-03, 10:56 PM	#13
Crocker Jarmen DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: May 2003 Location: Regina, SK Posts: 2,051	I'm curious, what does everyone want/use a dozen copies of Bringing Down the House cases and inserts for? __________________ "The adolescents of my generation, greedy for life, forgot about their hopes for the future until reality taught them that tomorrow was not what they had dreamed, and they discovered nostalgia."

08-19-03, 10:58 PM	#14
TheVelvetRope Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 339	I wish said Blockbuster employees kept online on-the-job journals, like the woman who worked in the porn shop. I think today's entry would be highly amusing...

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08-20-03, 01:39 AM	#17
Ginwen DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: May 2002 Location: right behind you Posts: 6,032	I don't get it, Danol. You complain in other threads about people making fun of you, then you create this thread. It's like wearing a "kick me" sign. __________________ DVD Profiler \| DVD Aficionado \| My Music on LastFM My Countdown Counting down to: It's the end of the world as we know it! 1007 days 15 hours 57 minutes

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08-20-03, 02:04 AM	#19
DVD Polizei DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On the edge of sanity Posts: 31,436	danol, You didn't mention you're from DVD Talk did you? Asking gets you a lot farther than someone seeing the crack of your ass showing out of a dumpster. I like your initiative though. __________________ Blu-ray Titles: 121 \| HD DVD Titles: 309 "If you think you have the Swine Flu...relax...it's just gas." - DVD P Initial Body Weight on October 2008: 305lbs \| Current Body Weight: 217lbs \| Baseline Body Weight: 217lbs \| Net Weight Loss: 89.5lbs

08-20-03, 02:19 AM	#21
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: 51,916	Danol and Dalvin should join together cause they are just that special... __________________ *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

08-20-03, 02:22 AM	#22
victant DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Hughson, CA Posts: 5,148	Another classic thread. Danol, you really are loved! __________________ "The desire to take Medicine is perhaps the greatest feature which distinguishes man from animals." --Sir William Osler

08-20-03, 02:31 AM	#23
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08-20-03, 03:05 AM	#24
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: 51,916	It didn't make enough sense to be put anywhere other then.. OTHER. __________________ *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

08-20-03, 03:28 AM	#25
Canadian Bacon DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: on the couch Posts: 15,729	We should do this