Anyone find "The Matrix" UE standalone eBay auction?
12-08-04, 02:08 PM
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Anyone find "The Matrix" UE standalone eBay auction?
from the Ultimate collection of course that was just released. Just want the one movie of course as many do...I have done searches but cannot find any, if there are any to be had that is. If someone could e-mail the link or post that would be great. I am not sure if this thread is legit so I will delete ASAP if not. Thanks.
12-08-04, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by scott1598
from the Ultimate collection of course that was just released. Just want the one movie of course as many do...I have done searches but cannot find any, if there are any to be had that is. If someone could e-mail the link or post that would be great. I am not sure if this thread is legit so I will delete ASAP if not. Thanks.
You could just buy the UE and not watch any of the extras or sequels.
I doubt you will find anyone who buys the UE and decides to sell only the first movie. There just doesn't seem to be much profit in it.
12-08-04, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by supersonicx
The WB 1999 Disc of the Matrix is perfectly fine in my eyes.
If you found someone, what price are you willing to pay? Just curious.
I for one, think the old matrix picture quality is not that good now compared to newer releases. A new transfer for it is great.
12-08-04, 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by supersonicx
The WB 1999 Disc of the Matrix is perfectly fine in my eyes.
BTW, The Matrix was the first DVD I ever bought. Got it along with my first player.
12-08-04, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Altimus Prime
It would be nice to see some screenshot comparisions, to see how much difference there really is, if any.
BTW, The Matrix was the first DVD I ever bought. Got it along with my first player.
BTW, The Matrix was the first DVD I ever bought. Got it along with my first player.
http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/read.php?ID=13432
12-08-04, 03:25 PM
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Although it looks better, I still want to stick with my old Matrix disc.
I am not a fan of buying $90+ box sets when I can get the movies (The Matrix, Matrix Reloaded and Revolutions -- although I have the Matrix already) for less than $50.
I am not a fan of buying $90+ box sets when I can get the movies (The Matrix, Matrix Reloaded and Revolutions -- although I have the Matrix already) for less than $50.
12-08-04, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by supersonicx
Although it looks better, I still want to stick with my old Matrix disc.
I am not a fan of buying $90+ box sets when I can get the movies (The Matrix, Matrix Reloaded and Revolutions -- although I have the Matrix already) for less than $50.
I am not a fan of buying $90+ box sets when I can get the movies (The Matrix, Matrix Reloaded and Revolutions -- although I have the Matrix already) for less than $50.
12-08-04, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by supersonicx
Although it looks better, I still want to stick with my old Matrix disc.
I am not a fan of buying $90+ box sets when I can get the three Matrix movies for less than $50.
I am not a fan of buying $90+ box sets when I can get the three Matrix movies for less than $50.
Not bad for an upgrade in picture and all the extras.
12-08-04, 04:34 PM
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Just wait it out... WB is bound to eventually release the first film as a stand alone. I'd wager on 6 months from now, if that, if I were a betting man. There's a market for a Matrix re-release, the suits at WB must realize this...
>>> Just want the one movie of course as many do...
Yup. I'll wait and upgrade when WB puts it out. No interest here in anything other than the first film... And, if I'm wrong, so be it. Time marches on.
>>> Just want the one movie of course as many do...
Yup. I'll wait and upgrade when WB puts it out. No interest here in anything other than the first film... And, if I'm wrong, so be it. Time marches on.
12-08-04, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by supersonicx
I am not a fan of buying $90+ box sets
Still a bit more than I want to pay, but a far cry from expectations.
12-08-04, 08:31 PM
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Why are people trying to do this? The set itself is not that much. For 10 disc, $50 isn't that bad. I don't see why Anyone would sell their single disc on ebay...
actually with this deman, I would.
I would like to anounce that my "THE MATRIX" UE first disc is for sale.. price $49.99.
Exactly! I got rid of my single disc for $10 each and the extra I spent on the other 6 disc was worth the $20 or so I spent on it.
actually with this deman, I would.
I would like to anounce that my "THE MATRIX" UE first disc is for sale.. price $49.99.
I sold my old Matrix movies for $8 each at BBV on trade in ($32). Then, bought the new UE (without Ted Logan bust) for $45.98 shipped at BN.com.
Not bad for an upgrade in picture and all the extras.
Not bad for an upgrade in picture and all the extras.
12-09-04, 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by RockStrongo
I sold my old Matrix movies for $8 each at BBV on trade in ($32). Then, bought the new UE (without Ted Logan bust) for $45.98 shipped at BN.com.
12-09-04, 04:54 PM
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I'd really really like to upgrade my original WB Matrix DVD, but I want to own the sequels even less. Maybe they'll eventually release these separately.
12-09-04, 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by RockStrongo
This doesn't make much sense. Why would someone do this?
You could just buy the UE and not watch any of the extras or sequels.
You could just buy the UE and not watch any of the extras or sequels.
You could buy the UE for fifty dollars, but if the original is all you really want, and that disc is going for ten on eBay, why pay the fifty? And really, stranger things have been auctioned off. I doubt there'll be a huge surge of these, but I'm sure at least one will show up.
12-09-04, 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Corvin
It makes enough sense to me.
You could buy the UE for fifty dollars, but if the original is all you really want, and that disc is going for ten on eBay, why pay the fifty? And really, stranger things have been auctioned off. I doubt there'll be a huge surge of these, but I'm sure at least one will show up.
You could buy the UE for fifty dollars, but if the original is all you really want, and that disc is going for ten on eBay, why pay the fifty? And really, stranger things have been auctioned off. I doubt there'll be a huge surge of these, but I'm sure at least one will show up.
If I pay $45-60 for the complete set, selling the first disk for $10 just doesn't seem that feasible.
Most people buying the complete set, want the new upgraded original matrix.
You are correct that stranger things may have happened, but I would think that it probably wont happen. Just like you probably are not willing to pay $45-60 for the first disk.
It just doesnt seem worth it to go into the hassle of setting up an auction, watching it, packaging it up and shipping it for all of about $10-20. Thats just me though.
12-09-04, 10:05 PM
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I agree Rock, it's beyond strong for someone to buy the UE and then want to sell the first movie instead of keeping that updated version and selling their original disc.
I can see what the benefit for those who don't want to buy the UE have, but I have no idea what sort of benefit it would have for the person who buys a UE.
I can see what the benefit for those who don't want to buy the UE have, but I have no idea what sort of benefit it would have for the person who buys a UE.
12-10-04, 01:39 AM
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I agree that $50 for a 10 disc set is very reasonable, but in actuality it's a 3 movie set with the added anime disc and some specials. Again, still a pretty good deal, but unless I run into it dirt cheap used I'm going to wait on a single release.
12-10-04, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by nightmaster
I agree that $50 for a 10 disc set is very reasonable, but in actuality it's a 3 movie set with the added anime disc and some specials. Again, still a pretty good deal, but unless I run into it dirt cheap used I'm going to wait on a single release.
I am almost sure that Warner will release them seperately in the future.
12-10-04, 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by RockStrongo
Most people buying the complete set, want the new upgraded original matrix.
12-10-04, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by supersonicx
Amazon lists it for $55.94, oddly enough...two days before it was out, they listed it as $89.99.
Guess they changed their minds.
Guess they changed their minds.