Waiting to buy new releases.....
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Waiting to buy new releases.....
I have been collecting DVD's since 1997 and I am getting to the point where I almost think its better to wait a few months more before picking up the newer titles due to all the double dipping. I was looking through my collection the other day and I have two copies each of the Alien series and 2 copies of AVP (only because I love this series so much) and saw many other movies that I had, that has since been re-released but just didn't want to spend the money on. I was so tempted to pick up Underworld:Evolution the other day then I thought no another one will come out in a few months. I am not saying wait on all new releases look how long it took for Blade Runner to be coming out soon with another edition of it, or the ones that I absolutely loved in the theatres and gotta have. I mean I look at it this way, rent them, watch them and couple months more time a new edition will come out and then pick it up. What do you guys think?
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Yep, I thought the same thing with Underworld Evolution. I double dip so many times, it is painfully obvious that there will be some kind of Underworld Evolution SE in the future, this barebones edition was ok, nothing great...
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In the past 2+ years, I have definitely started to use Blockbuster Online as a means of avoiding double-dipping lately. Before that - I almost never rented from them or anyone, because I'd always just buy my DVDs.
Now, if I know a title will be re-released sometime in the future, I'll just B&Return the original disc, and then use that to keep myself busy until the better version comes along. Sin City is a perfect example of how that method worked in my favor.
Now, if I know a title will be re-released sometime in the future, I'll just B&Return the original disc, and then use that to keep myself busy until the better version comes along. Sin City is a perfect example of how that method worked in my favor.
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The Underworld double dip and Fox's double dipping has been the straw that broke my back with this stuff. I no longer buy Fox DVDs on the first go around and i didnt buy Underworld Evolution because there is a 99.9% chance that there will be a better edition out later.
Other releases like Blade Runner or Superman i dont mind double dipping on really because i have got so much entertainment out of the original dvds that a new set with even more stuff is welcome. Even so for Princess Bride, where i only own the original barebones version, never bought the second dip, and will now buy the third dip because of the extra features.
But i cant stand the barebones releases with the planned special edition releases coming later - like Irobot, Man on Fire, Mr and Mrs Smith, and AVP.
I give LOTR a pass on this because at least they announce the alternate releases at the outset, much like Sin City and Hellboy, among others. Here at least i have the option of buying both or waiting for the SE, instead of having it sprung on me.
Other releases like Blade Runner or Superman i dont mind double dipping on really because i have got so much entertainment out of the original dvds that a new set with even more stuff is welcome. Even so for Princess Bride, where i only own the original barebones version, never bought the second dip, and will now buy the third dip because of the extra features.
But i cant stand the barebones releases with the planned special edition releases coming later - like Irobot, Man on Fire, Mr and Mrs Smith, and AVP.
I give LOTR a pass on this because at least they announce the alternate releases at the outset, much like Sin City and Hellboy, among others. Here at least i have the option of buying both or waiting for the SE, instead of having it sprung on me.
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Along with DDDs 20% off sale which usually runs twice a year. I still buy DVDs during release week if it comes with an extra limited edition disc or something like that, but I'm trying to hold off until a price drop.
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I used to buy the new releases very often, but seeing how quickly price drops and double dips can take place I have cut back. I now only buy a new release if I ABSOLUTELY have to have it or I'll just wait until it hits $9.99.
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I still have the same philosophy toward buying DVD's that I have always had.
I buy what I like to watch repeatedly. If that means an occassional double dip then so be it
I buy what I like to watch repeatedly. If that means an occassional double dip then so be it
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i am slowly learning patience as well, however when some special packaging comes with a movie i want, i usually purchase straight away.
due to the fact that slipsleeve covers are often first print only, i dont want to wait for a price drop and miss out on the slipcase!
due to the fact that slipsleeve covers are often first print only, i dont want to wait for a price drop and miss out on the slipcase!