Originally Posted by zyzzle (Post 12652367)

Now we know who has LOTS of disposable income! Paul_SD, I'm looking at you! Would like to own some of these, but can't justify the costs. I can buy 5-6 normally released catalog titles for the cost of ONE Twilight Time title. There's lots of gaps I'd rather fill in my collection before catering to TTs inflated prices. Same for Code Red titles, through they're "a little" more reasonable at $19-$24.

Originally Posted by davidh777 (Post 12652376)

I was going to list my titles, but since we're going to get called out for it, I think I'll pass.

Originally Posted by davidh777 (Post 12652376)

I was going to list my titles, but since we're going to get called out for it, I think I'll pass.

Originally Posted by zyzzle (Post 12652367)

Now we know who has LOTS of disposable income! Paul_SD, I'm looking at you! Would like to own some of these, but can't justify the costs. I can buy 5-6 normally released catalog titles for the cost of ONE Twilight Time title. There's lots of gaps I'd rather fill in my collection before catering to TTs inflated prices. Same for Code Red titles, through they're "a little" more reasonable at $19-$24.

Originally Posted by Paul_SD (Post 12650733)

I learned my lesson with TT back in March, when I went on a huge binge of sale titles and new releases just because I could afford it (at the time).
Between blind buys that didn't do it for me, and seeing Arrow come along and soundly trump the TT releases in all respects, I made a vow going forward to delay as many purchases as possible to an anniversary sale.

I'll grab a few things in this current sale- but after that they're going to have to announce a title I truly care about/desperately want to keep me from waiting for anniversary '17 to make another purchase.

Originally Posted by Alan Smithee (Post 12652679)

But then there's an even greater chance of them selling out during the sale. I think the limited quantities suck more than anything else about Twilight Time. Other releases go out of print too, but at least they're usually easier and cheaper to get while they're out.

Originally Posted by BuckNaked2k (Post 12652846)

I read on another thread that they still have 2,000 copies of Vampires in the warehouse. This was supposed to sell out quickly because it's Carpenter and in the horror genre. Maybe folks are starting to wise up.

Originally Posted by BuckNaked2k (Post 12652846)

I read on another thread that they still have 2,000 copies of Vampires in the warehouse. This was supposed to sell out quickly because it's Carpenter and in the horror genre. Maybe folks are starting to wise up.

Originally Posted by BuckNaked2k (Post 12652499)

BTW - I just found out you can buy the clear cases directly from TT if you're into the whole uniformity thing.

Originally Posted by rocket1312 (Post 12652888)

I don't think anyone really thought Vampires would sell out 5000 units quickly, did they? Other than the Fright Night reissue, nothing has really sold out quickly in a couple of years. Even the Blob, which is much higher profile than Vampires, took a few weeks to sell 5000. I don't think folks are starting to wise up so much as Vampires just isn't that popular and people greatly overestimate the fervor surrounding TT titles.

Originally Posted by Josh Z (Post 12653009)

Thanks for mentioning this. I wasn't aware of it. I keep all my TT discs grouped together on my shelf (between the Criterions and the Warner Archive discs). The case color thing has indeed been bugging me. Now I've got to go home and count how many TT discs I have in the blue cases.

Originally Posted by davidh777 (Post 12652376)

I was going to list my titles, but since we're going to get called out for it, I think I'll pass.

Originally Posted by Paul_SD (Post 12650905)

Forgot about BB&C. One of the most enjoyable blind buys for me of the last several years.

I've also owned, but sold off- Big Heat (unopened), Thunderbolt & Lightfoot (unopened), The Fury, The Blob.
I watched Mysterious Island, enjoyed it, and promptly sold it off for an indecent profit. Tempted to buy it again but will probably take my chances until March and see if it is included in the expected anniversary sale.

The previous ease I had in selling off OoP TT's (before Amazon changed it's policies) was one big reason to over indulge at the higher price points.
That off the table is forcing me to be more selective and patient.

Though ironically, now that my interest in soundtracks has been rekindled, that scramble to get something before it falls OoP is back in full force.

Originally Posted by zyzzle (Post 12653371)

Titles I'd like to own include MYSTERIOUS ISLAND and ENEMY MINE, but now they're sold out and paying Ebay's prices is even more against my grain than paying TT's.

Originally Posted by BuckNaked2k (Post 12653286)

The buzz was that it would sell out the first week. Some enthusiastic folks even predicted a day or two. That they still have 40% of the run available came as a surprise to me.