How much have your DVDs depreciated in value?
08-31-06 | 12:04 PM
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"Well, it won't bring much cash, but its sentimental value is through the roof!"
08-31-06 | 01:00 PM
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I didn't buy them for their "value" in the first place, millions of people all over the world have copies of the exact same discs so they're not exactly collectable in any way, and frankly, there are much better options if you're looking for some kind of return investment than dvds.
08-31-06 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Wannabe
One interesting aspect of DVD pricing is the eventual lowering of prices. A certain DVD has an intial MSRP of $29.99 and it's purchased on sale during it's first week of release for $19.99. Within the year, the same DVD ends up on sale for $4.99. A little patience could have resulted in a 75% savings - for a DVD that's still sealed on your shelf.
08-31-06 | 10:10 PM
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From: The city with no sports championships...Cleveland
yeah it took them forever ^^...i have NEVER in my life, paid full price for a dvd..most were bought used or for an amazing deal..so mine were bought depreciated, and I havent really lost anything!!
09-01-06 | 12:19 AM
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For the most part, I consider DVDs to be a "consumable". Once I've opened the DVD and watched it, I consider it to be worth virtually nothing. All it is worth is my enjoyment of it. I have a few titles that have value--my sealed Criterion Notorious, sealed ET gift box, sealed leather-bound R3 Dances with Wolves, a few others. BUt mostly, I assume the typical $5-$10 title to be worthless once opened.
About 25% of my titles are from the Wal-Mart bin, and it is rare that I pay more than $10 for anything, so I guesstimate I probably spent around $3,000 on my 400+ DVD collection. I doubt that I could recover much more than $1,000-1,500 in a fire sale, the bulk of that coming from the 40 or so that are still sealed.
About 25% of my titles are from the Wal-Mart bin, and it is rare that I pay more than $10 for anything, so I guesstimate I probably spent around $3,000 on my 400+ DVD collection. I doubt that I could recover much more than $1,000-1,500 in a fire sale, the bulk of that coming from the 40 or so that are still sealed.
09-01-06 | 12:58 AM
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From: Wet Western KY
Is there a DVD Price Guide anywhere, I know I have a lot of OOP's and HTF DVD, the only thing I can go on for a value if eBay and many ar not the real deal but bootlegs. Been trying to compile a value list for insurance reasons as my collection is well over 5000 movies from high value to cheap-o commons.
09-01-06 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist
They have not depreciated in value for me! I like them all and I like the entertainment they provide me with. I know that this is not the answer you are looking for but i and many other talkers here collect the film(s) not the disc and the value(s) that comes with it/them. If you are happy with your library you should never be concerned about depreciation.
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09-02-06 | 02:51 AM
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From: Blu-ray.com
Originally Posted by Matt Millheiser
I can't stand people who wouldn't know what to do with wood in their mouths.
Ha...I am sorry I could not answer your question(s). It appears you actually have some experience with the above matter and probably know better. Unfortunately, I don't.
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09-02-06 | 09:48 AM
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Fortunately most of mine were purchased very early on during the booming internet days, After that, used for less than $10. Now for the last year I just rent from BB online and purchase very little. Usually just SE's for birthday or Christmas lists.
It still bothers me to find DVD's in the bargain bin so quickly after I had to run out and get it for an immediate viewing.
It still bothers me to find DVD's in the bargain bin so quickly after I had to run out and get it for an immediate viewing.
