Which is the best way to build a library of dvs?

Question

I'm trying to build a library of dvd and or cds and would like to get advice from everyone how to do it. I'm usually buying mine from Bestbuy and Circuit City. I'm after the quality and where the items come from though. I'm aware of the dvd catalogues in the mail but wary about it coz they will ask you to buy expensive ones later in your membership. Is it wise to buy old and open item dvd?I would like to protect my players and most of the time I watch it in my computer. These items are expensive, too.
You get what you pay for but I know there are lots of places to buy good quality movies.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

I have also been building a library of dvds over the last year and a half. I have a virtual list of every movie in my library by year, and a list of dvds that I am searching for in alphabetical order. I bring the list to the used dvd stores, it saves time looking.

I check the ads for Best Buy and Circuit City every week for the 5.99 and 7.99 specials. Wal-Mart is also good for the 5.50 bins and 7.50 racks. I try not to spend more than these prices for new dvds, unless it is a limited edition. If the dvd is in circulation, there will always be sales. The new releases will go down. I, Robot is a good example of how fast the new ones drop.

For used dvds I go to Blockbuster when they have those 3 for $20 and 4 for $20 specials. I actually found the extended Lord of the Rings there for only $8.00! It looked brand new. I also go to a place called Entertainmart here in Colorado, which is basically a warehouse full of used dvds. It's a great place, and I hear it is expanding in other states.

For out of print/hard to find dvds I check Amazon and Ebay. I don't buy from the price gougers, I wait for a good deal. Movie Mars on Amazon delivered a dvd I ordered very quickly and I was satisfied with the quality. Dvd Empire is another good online source, I've had a good experience with them also.

As for the durability of used dvds, I wouldn't worry about any little scratches, most of these used places have 30 day return guarantees for you to test them out. I've never had a problem yet. Also, you can get scratches cleaned off. Independant Records in my state has a little cleaning machine and they fixed a few of mine that got caught in my dvd player. (I had mistakenly picked it up and tilted it with dvds inside!) They told me that they have seen dvds that looked like people stepped on them on asphalt parking lots while dragging their feet and that my little scratches were no problem.

As long as the dvds play during your 30 day window, you should be safe as long as you take care of them. They are very durable, a coworker of mine bent a junk dvd disc in one hand and it bounced back straight.

Happy hunting!

Answer 3

Depending on where you live you can always go to The Exchange or try Half Priced Books & Records. Keep in mind when you're buying used DVDs you can ask the clerk or cashier to see the movie before you buy it, if it's too scratched up then don't buy it.
More commercial stores are EB Games or Game Stop. Most people don't think of looking there because it's a video game store, but they have a lot of used movies and TV shows pretty cheap because they are used to selling just video games.
I bought the complete 1st Season of The Sopranos for $25 with only minor scratches.

Just keep in mind at EB Games & Game Stop they keep the actual DVDs behind the counter with the cases on the shelves so don't forget to look at the dvd before you buy it!

Answer 4

Don't buy them from bestbuy and circuit city- way too expensive. Buy them from Walmart, Kmart and Ebay. Also you can look on Amazon they have cheaper DVDs that are used but in fine condition. Sometimes you can get them from these Game Stop stores that sell used DVDS. Thats the best way to start building without breaking the bank. I'm at 75 DVDs right now and I bought them all off Ebay or from Walmart (sometimes you can get DVDS at Walmart for $5 brand new). Check it out...and remember that it takes time so start with buying your absolute favorites and go from there! Good luck!

Answer 5

You don't always get what you pay for --- you may get just as good for less!

"Family Video" sells DVDs off their rental shelf for about $8. (I don't know if you have branches by you.) DVDs are pretty durable and should play well if they are not too old and overused. Family Video will let you exchange (for the same title) if you have any problems. Otherwise, used CD stores also sell DVDs. Just check the discs for scratches before you buy. A good store will let you exchange in case of problems with playback.

CDs? I'm positive that used CDs are just a good as new in terms of play quality. I'm convinced that paying retail is for.... suckers. If you can control your impulse to buy the absolutely newest titles, you can save 50% or more off of retail. Wait a while, and I'm pretty sure that you can find the titles you want. (But make sure to ask the CD store about their satisfaction guarantee.)