Who has over a 1000 DVDs?
06-11-04, 07:59 PM
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Originally posted by ScottyWH
For example, gutwrencher likes "nunsploitation" titles... I for one, have never bought a nunsploitation title and can't imagine any price that would make me want to own one...
For example, gutwrencher likes "nunsploitation" titles... I for one, have never bought a nunsploitation title and can't imagine any price that would make me want to own one...
we all cant be twisted freaks.
you mentioned age, and I agree with you on those points. another thing is...when yer 40 or over, you tend to be a bit more stable than some of the younger crowd...meaning $ is easier to come by and you can explore deeper into the film world as far as building and maintaing a library goes. if the $ is there....and you have a wide taste...you just might end up with all the titles you've ever wanted, and thats my goal. also, being a completist helps add to the total. I cant help it if I own 3 copies of Tenebre.
06-11-04, 08:17 PM
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Originally posted by MahatmaPetey
stop making my one copy of Tenebre feel inadequate!
stop making my one copy of Tenebre feel inadequate!
at least that 1 copy has you on my list of "good guys".
06-11-04, 09:11 PM
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Originally posted by Josh Hinkle
Still, even at $10 a pop, 6,000 DVDS would cost $60,000. So you wouldn't have to be filthy rich to buy that many, but that's a ton of money to spend on a Hobby none the less.
Still, even at $10 a pop, 6,000 DVDS would cost $60,000. So you wouldn't have to be filthy rich to buy that many, but that's a ton of money to spend on a Hobby none the less.
it's not about being rich. I budget and channel my $ in a very wise fashion.
more like it, I bust my ass 60 to 70 hours a week, so I better have something to spend on "fun".
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06-11-04, 10:55 PM
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Originally posted by atari2600
me...about 200...if that. on my excel want list, i rate all movies from 1 to 5. if i added every 4 and 5 (which iknow i will get evnetually) id be at like 120. throw in the 3s and you are talking MAYBE 150.
me...about 200...if that. on my excel want list, i rate all movies from 1 to 5. if i added every 4 and 5 (which iknow i will get evnetually) id be at like 120. throw in the 3s and you are talking MAYBE 150.
06-11-04, 11:18 PM
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Originally posted by ScottyWH
People are different... I disagree with you big time, but you are still a pretty young dude, too (correct me if I am wrong... pretty sure I remember this from your past posts though), so I think that those of us with a few years on you have had the opportunity to be interested in films for a good bit longer than you and therefore have built up a longer list of favorites than you. Plus, everyone has different ideas about what is worth owning. I have a lot of titles that people I know have never heard of or would think are "crap" but I would never consider getting rid of them because to me they are great films that are important to have on hand to view at a whim and part of the library that will enable me to share my interest in film with my children. Some of you are firm believers in netflix and renting, but I am convinced that it is a much better value to buy movies since I know that *if* I want to I can always sell the movie and get back enough of what I invested to have spent less than a rental, plus I have the power and flexibility to watch it at my leisure.
Some people are just more passionate about film than others. Personally, I think I would rather have no DVDs than only a hundred or so all of which I had seen before. I have so many films that I have seen that I have not yet had a chance to go back and dig through the special features like commentaries yet that I may never get through all of the extras, but it's all there at my disposal for when I want it. I know this is kind of a rant, but I disagree with you being so hard line saying that there is no way people could be selective and still own thousands of films. There is a certain value element that comes into play, sure, but I am sure that if you asked anyone here with 1000 plus DVDs they can give you a list of movies that they would never buy at any price. For example, gutwrencher likes "nunsploitation" titles... I for one, have never bought a nunsploitation title and can't imagine any price that would make me want to own one... it's just not for me, but I have some titles that others with just as many or more DVDs than I have would rip on and call crappy or whatever and that's ok... to each his own.
People are different... I disagree with you big time, but you are still a pretty young dude, too (correct me if I am wrong... pretty sure I remember this from your past posts though), so I think that those of us with a few years on you have had the opportunity to be interested in films for a good bit longer than you and therefore have built up a longer list of favorites than you. Plus, everyone has different ideas about what is worth owning. I have a lot of titles that people I know have never heard of or would think are "crap" but I would never consider getting rid of them because to me they are great films that are important to have on hand to view at a whim and part of the library that will enable me to share my interest in film with my children. Some of you are firm believers in netflix and renting, but I am convinced that it is a much better value to buy movies since I know that *if* I want to I can always sell the movie and get back enough of what I invested to have spent less than a rental, plus I have the power and flexibility to watch it at my leisure.
Some people are just more passionate about film than others. Personally, I think I would rather have no DVDs than only a hundred or so all of which I had seen before. I have so many films that I have seen that I have not yet had a chance to go back and dig through the special features like commentaries yet that I may never get through all of the extras, but it's all there at my disposal for when I want it. I know this is kind of a rant, but I disagree with you being so hard line saying that there is no way people could be selective and still own thousands of films. There is a certain value element that comes into play, sure, but I am sure that if you asked anyone here with 1000 plus DVDs they can give you a list of movies that they would never buy at any price. For example, gutwrencher likes "nunsploitation" titles... I for one, have never bought a nunsploitation title and can't imagine any price that would make me want to own one... it's just not for me, but I have some titles that others with just as many or more DVDs than I have would rip on and call crappy or whatever and that's ok... to each his own.
however, if the person with 6000 dvds is selective then why even bother using the word? it loses meaning.
and what the hell is a nunsploitation movie?
06-11-04, 11:18 PM
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i like most of the movies i have - hell, i better (i could've bought a new car or a kick-ass A/V setup w/ the amount i spent/spend). The ones i don't particularly like are either blind buys, poor transfers, or "lesser" versions that i'm thinking of upgrading.
06-11-04, 11:22 PM
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Originally posted by Quake1028
Sorry, but if you can only find 150 movies ALL-TIME that you find worth owning, you just aren't a huge movie fan. Nothing wrong with that, but it's the truth.
Sorry, but if you can only find 150 movies ALL-TIME that you find worth owning, you just aren't a huge movie fan. Nothing wrong with that, but it's the truth.
06-11-04, 11:40 PM
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Originally posted by GuessWho
I have 160 and feel like a glutton with "too much"
I have 160 and feel like a glutton with "too much"
06-12-04, 09:05 AM
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I got a rather large collection for my one room condo and I get rid off the ones I do not like or have no value to me.
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I am not a hater.
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I am not a hater.
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06-12-04, 10:25 AM
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Originally posted by atari2600
good post.
however, if the person with 6000 dvds is selective then why even bother using the word? it loses meaning.
and what the hell is a nunsploitation movie?
good post.
however, if the person with 6000 dvds is selective then why even bother using the word? it loses meaning.
and what the hell is a nunsploitation movie?
... I suppose I can see your perspective to some extent on those guys with in the neighborhood of 6000 DVDs and I would venture to say that their income to debt ratio allows them to be less selective (though still selective...) in their DVD pursuits than some of the rest of us.
there are varying degrees you see... someone like you could be considered "extremely" selective... or cheap ... one of the two :P
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i'm at about 200, and a month ago i'd say i could grow it to 1000 in a year, but now I sing another song.
My main problem was the worry of something going OOP or not being able to find it, or spending more then i'd have to, so i'd pre order everything that was affordable and not worry about it. But since then i've relized i'll always be able to buy the dvds, somehow some way, so why be in a rush? Now I only buy movies i really really enjoy or something to finish off a "set" (i.e national lampoon's christmas vacation).... but i'm in no real rush!
My main problem was the worry of something going OOP or not being able to find it, or spending more then i'd have to, so i'd pre order everything that was affordable and not worry about it. But since then i've relized i'll always be able to buy the dvds, somehow some way, so why be in a rush? Now I only buy movies i really really enjoy or something to finish off a "set" (i.e national lampoon's christmas vacation).... but i'm in no real rush!
06-12-04, 02:13 PM
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Originally posted by atari2600
no i only buy movies that i really love. something i know that people with 1000s dont do. however, im also not a spender by nature. im just not. sometimes it takes me months to justify buying a dvd. i wish i had more cash but i dont.
no i only buy movies that i really love. something i know that people with 1000s dont do. however, im also not a spender by nature. im just not. sometimes it takes me months to justify buying a dvd. i wish i had more cash but i dont.
And why on earth would anyone feel like a glutton for owning movies they love/enjoy
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06-12-04, 03:10 PM
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Originally posted by ScottyWH
he's got a nunsploitation folder on dvdaf if I am not mistaken...
he's got a nunsploitation folder on dvdaf if I am not mistaken...
06-12-04, 06:03 PM
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Originally posted by Quake1028
Again, if you can only find 150 movies tops of all time that you love in one way or another, your tastes aren't as broad as many. Maybe that's why you have trouble thinking of X number of titles to own. I myself could think of 150 in each genre that I would love to own. To each his own I guess.
And why on earth would anyone feel like a glutton for owning movies they love/enjoy?
Again, if you can only find 150 movies tops of all time that you love in one way or another, your tastes aren't as broad as many. Maybe that's why you have trouble thinking of X number of titles to own. I myself could think of 150 in each genre that I would love to own. To each his own I guess.
And why on earth would anyone feel like a glutton for owning movies they love/enjoy
?
06-12-04, 07:35 PM
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Originally posted by atari2600
i never questioned people who have collections at 500, 1000...hell even 2000. but 6000. sheesh. selective isnt the right term.
i never questioned people who have collections at 500, 1000...hell even 2000. but 6000. sheesh. selective isnt the right term.
I can see where you are coming from, but I can also see where they are coming from. Like I said, to each his own.
06-12-04, 08:03 PM
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I think you can have 500-1000 dvds of movies that you really love..
But some people just buy for the movie...where as I, like the special features.
Its different for everyone I suppose.
But some people just buy for the movie...where as I, like the special features.
Its different for everyone I suppose.
06-12-04, 09:14 PM
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To buy a dvd and not watch it is just plain STUPID. And some people buy a dvd just to say they bought one. And then that adds up over time. Unless you like to use them as dust collectors, why would you buy a dvd and not watch it?
06-13-04, 09:29 AM
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455 now, and running out of room to put them.
06-14-04, 10:20 AM
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I'm about 90 dvds away from the 1000 mark (of course, according to guzzlefish I'm like 150 away, but their counting system blows). I'd say I love about 90% of my movies and have another 10% that I just kind of like (or couldn't pass up a good deal on)...
I hope to have 1000 by the end of the summer... of course, that might not happen since I now have to start paying back my student loan! Ouch!
MATT
I hope to have 1000 by the end of the summer... of course, that might not happen since I now have to start paying back my student loan! Ouch!
MATT
06-14-04, 12:34 PM
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To the guy that is asuming that each dvd costs $10, the prices have dropped so that you can pick up many dvd for around $6.
Regarding, nunsploitation - there was actually a movie made in the 70s that could be put into that catagory. It features nuns who worshipped Satan, had sex orgies, and committed acts of violence. It was one of the few sex films that ever earned an x rating other that porno films. I can't recall the title.
Austin
Regarding, nunsploitation - there was actually a movie made in the 70s that could be put into that catagory. It features nuns who worshipped Satan, had sex orgies, and committed acts of violence. It was one of the few sex films that ever earned an x rating other that porno films. I can't recall the title.
Austin
06-14-04, 04:40 PM
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Originally posted by Mr. Cinema
To buy a dvd and not watch it is just plain STUPID. And some people buy a dvd just to say they bought one. And then that adds up over time. Unless you like to use them as dust collectors, why would you buy a dvd and not watch it?
To buy a dvd and not watch it is just plain STUPID. And some people buy a dvd just to say they bought one. And then that adds up over time. Unless you like to use them as dust collectors, why would you buy a dvd and not watch it?