Buffy bargain-hunting advice needed
10-13-08, 03:14 PM
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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?)
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, 03:43 PM
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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, 03:50 PM
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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.
10-13-08, 03:55 PM
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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.
Personally, I was shocked to find myself a fan. But it's a very good series and well worth that cost IMHO.
10-13-08, 04:04 PM
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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.
10-13-08, 04:15 PM
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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, 04:24 PM
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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!
Thanks!
10-13-08, 06:34 PM
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P.S. Buffy is my favorite show of all-time.
10-14-08, 09:38 PM
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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.
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.
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10-14-08, 10:34 PM
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Basically, when it comes to Buffy, best to just watch each and every episode!
10-15-08, 02:52 PM
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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
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
