I feel you, Eddie. What you’re describing is why the majority of my collection is previously seen titles. Most blind buys end up being one time watches for me. I’d rather watch something first (like The Witch) and then buying the physical media, knowing I want to rewatch it. It’s a mental shift but I think you will be happier. Your wallet will be too.

@ronthorn3

Жыл бұрын

I literally just bought the witch on 4k ultra lol, like 5 min ago. I was sitting on it for a while cus I can watch it whenever I want digitally but hell, it’s such a good movie I had to have it.

Disney officially stopped distributing physical media releases here in Australia. As a collector, I am gutted. I've started listing down titles I'd like to own and have been buying them bit by bit before they disappear.

@therealjaystone2344

11 ай бұрын

Time to be a pirate

@theglassarrow_

7 ай бұрын

@@therealjaystone2344 Theres always a disconnection between collectors and pirates. One truely wants to own it. The other wants to experience it.

We all have our reasons for collecting. And unless it becomes an addiction, or becomes a financial liability, it's as worthwhile or satisfying as any other hobby. That being said, space is definitely become an issue for me, and I've cut back on my collecting because of it. It's been tough, because it seems that recently the floodgates have opened at many of the boutique labels with new releases of older films I love! What is a collector to do; what is a collector to do! Thanks for posting this open and honest video! I'm sure many of us can relate.

@eddiesfilmsnstuff

Жыл бұрын

I hear ya! Those boutique releases are always so tempting but I’ve definitely cut back lately. I appreciate you watching!

Good thoughts Eddie. I think part of the issue is how we change as we we mature with each passing year. With time, we tend to look more critical at our decisions, big and small. Collecting physical media is an amazing hobby in my humble opinion, as long as one applies some reasonable, healthy limits. I think the most important factor in this case is *rewatchability.* I've watched vast majority of movies in my collection more than once, and if re-visiting them once per couple of years feels nice, I know purchasing them was good decision 🙂

@eddiesfilmsnstuff

Жыл бұрын

I completely agree. I love collecting and like I said in the video I don’t think I’ll ever stop. But you are absolutely right, some limits should be set in place otherwise it becomes more hoarding and the “I need to collect everything” mentality. It’s easy to fall into that trap. Thanks for watching and commenting. Appreciate it!

I generally only buy movies I've seen and know I will want to watch again. I've done some blind buying, but it's usually a film from a director that I like or in some cases a random film that is recommended by a source that I trust. Life (and money) is too short to be buying movies that are just going to sit on a shelf. Good luck with your future collecting!

1: modern hollywood productions are rarely worth owning. 2: completionism is your enemy, never forget it.

To each their own. I collect 4ks to build a massive data base. I’ve got 2000+ 4k (mixed with some bluray) and counting and I will continue to build my collection.

I think there is a difference between a movie lover and a collector IMO. I am a movie lover that buys movies, so it's worth it. However, I try to be honest with rewatch ability for all movies before I buy. I try to find deals/sales and I rarely buy on release day unless it's something special. The movie packaging is not as important as the movie for me, so patience is key.

Great video and topic Eddie! Always important to remember that we're all different and all collect in different ways that's unique us. And collect within your means and station in life. I buy a lot now, because I can afford to and fit it in my budget. 10 years ago in my 20s that was not the case. And my small bluray collection reflected that. Again, great video and thanks for sharing your thoughts!

Yes!……..I have a huge collection of dvd’s and BluRays, however I’m much more discerning in what I choose to own now. In particular there are many old movies I’ve never watched and buying a physical copy is sometimes the only way…..streaming services are really quite limited in what they have on their books. Getting rid of movies you’ll never rewatch is a very sensible thing to do!

I don't consider myself a collector as I don't buy them to collect, I just buy them to watch. So it's very easy for me to let go of something that I know I'll never watch again or something that I thought was just okay. That being said though I do like to go for the rarest versions of things, and things which have been signed by celebrities. And, I do find it cool to just sometimes look my collection.

Lots of good points! Thanks for the video!

Keep up Eddie this is a great talk I definitely needed to hear this

I completely understand this. What you want to do is specifically curate your collection to reflect you, and there's no guilt in doing that. We truly live in an unique time that it's possible to see a lot of movies in a lot of different ways. For years, my collection was about 300 titles, and I was happy with it. Now, it's approaching 2,800. And I've reached the point of not bringing in so much every week, but rather chipping away at and watching and enjoying what I have. We have to convince ourselves that watching what we buy, and finally being able to say that you've seen 100% of your collection, is just as fun and just as rewarding as going out and trying to collect it. I've been fortunate in a finance sense because the majority of my stuff is thrift/used/garage sale/(literally found 50 free disney titles on the street) - and I'm not kidding that I have a source for 50-cent titles. And that's a wonderful shopping experience, but it's not about how much I can buy - if I have 8 titles in my hand ($4), that gets pared down to 3 ($1.50) that "really belong" in the collection.

your the best and very smart dvd collector on youtube no words you missed you said it all ........ your really down to earth a real dvd collector thank you for putting everyone in there place about collecting !!!!!!!!! i loved everything you said i collect for my self not a show and tell and you didnt sound mean at all your telling it like it really is maybe alot of so called collectors will wake up and stop buying rooms full of mad max and Halloween ............new cover box i must have it i mean yea they eta that up like crack

@Anonymous-wb3nz

4 күн бұрын

*you're

When I buy DVDs I usually get the ones that aren't really on streaming, and when I mean streaming I mean on one of those free streaming apps or sites.. I refuse to pay or use Netflix, HBOMax, or whatever. Thats when I make a DVD purchase, especially when Im trying to see a directors/extended cut or uncensored version. Most of the time those cuts aren't available anywhere but only on DVD. I say its very worth it to still own and purchase a DVD, cause sometimes when you're trying to find that ONE movie you really want to watch its always a fucking hassle going from one platform to another, and eventually giving up. It's exhausting and very stupid. Owning a DVD makes life so much simple.. i miss blockbuster.

Great video!

This is a awesome video man i am not personally into collecting physical media but i can see where you are coming from i love physical copies whether its media or video games, i just subbed to the channel i also do movie and tv series reviews too

@eddiesfilmsnstuff

Жыл бұрын

Awesome man glad you enjoyed it. I’ll check out your vids 👍

A big whopping YES! And the main reason is because you don't have to worry about the "purchased" digital movies being pulled off the platform due to licensing issues. With physical media, YOU OWN it forever! Long live physical media! physical media FTW!

@eddiesfilmsnstuff

Жыл бұрын

Very good point! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@therealjaystone2344

11 ай бұрын

Except with the degradation with the discs that can rot. Cartridges aren’t safe either how they only last 30 years.

great video! I totally agree! I recently have been buying up movies and tv shows on DVDs/Blu-rays that I know I'll rewatch several times in my lifetime. I have come across good deals on movies that I've bought before only because it is a good deal. Those 'good deal' movies usually end up getting sold or given away because I never watch those movies. Or I'll buy a movie I know is a good movie, but end up not watching it at all because I have other movies I want to watch more. I'm all for physical media as well, but totally agree that it should be tailored to the person's unique tastes and interests instead of relying on Fear Of Missing Out or only getting something because its on sale/good deal. Those psychological traps can cost us more money in the long run (and believe me, they definetly have for me).

I’m new to your channel just now discovered you I think you have a very valid point. I just hit your subscribe button and I’m gonna stick around it sound as if you really have a passion for your collection.

@eddiesfilmsnstuff

Жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late response but thanks so much for subscribing and commenting. I really do love collecting and it’s something I can see myself doing for a very long time. Cheers!

I'm glad you decided to post this video. Great self reflection Eddie. Do what makes you happy. It's the balance of curating versus collecting. Yeah hold off on those studio titles, that seems like everyone's new years resolution for 2023. Anyway, I hope you have a great day, great week, and put those 3 year old unwatched dusty movies into the player! (sans dust) 😁

@eddiesfilmsnstuff

Жыл бұрын

Lol! Thanks Holland. I’ve been off from work this week so I’ve been taking advantage and making content and watching lots of movies 😁 Definitely gonna prioritize those dusty movies 😂 have a great week as well!

I agree replay value should be main critia of owning physical media. Cause others care about the feel of unboxing, displaying the pretty cases w/ very low rate of rewatchability.

When I started I was focused on amassing a collection I bought movies I hadn't seen before and got some just because they were cheap. Now that I have two shelves full of movies I've moved to a new strategy. Every time I buy a new movie an old one has to come off of the shelf and either get sold or donated. I'm all about curation right now and I find that curating a shelf of movies and television I really love is much more fulfilling than just collecting. That's just me though.

I used to buy like that, the new buzzing movies, the last collector that you have to have, and all those movies that looked good on the shelves, but I just didn't watch them. Then, I just didn't have any more money, so I stopped buying physical media for almost a decade. Once I started to have a bit of money for that kind of buy, I decided to rebuild my collection from scratch on Blu-Ray, but I only buy the movies I honestly really love and rewatched. I don't buy movies I never saw before. I don't buy movies I liked but I know I just won't rewatch. I made a list of my favorite movies and I started tracking them down. Some were easy to find, others are less popular, or they just were never restored. I have almost 250 movies now, from the 1930s to the 2020s, and I don't buy a lot anymore. Sometimes I'm discovering new movies on TV or streaming that became instant favorites and I put them on my wishlist, and there are still movies that I can't find, like The Chaser that is out of print in my country for years now, or Sleuth that will finally be available in September! The thing is, I prioritized my personal taste and my viewing habits to keep my collection under control. I just can't deal with wasting money on things that I don't care about. I love my collection now. Now, I'm watching youtube videos of people buying movies left and right, it seems to bring joy to them, and it's good. It's another way to do it, we all collect the way we want, but I certainly understand what you're saying Eddie.

I stopped collecting media. I was running out of room with cds and dvds that I didn't care for anymore. They're all gone now. Some I ripped into media files on my computer on large hard drive. Not worth having media again. My personal opinion of course.

@eddiesfilmsnstuff

Жыл бұрын

I don’t blame you. I still think it’s worth collecting but I have just become more careful with what I buy.

@DV-ml4fm

Жыл бұрын

@@eddiesfilmsnstuff Yeah, that's the best way to go about it. Don't buy the movie unless you really, really love it and plan to watch more than once.

Good thoughts For me, #1 criteria for buying a physical copy is "will I realistically watch this movie again?"

Great subject, something that is always on my mind anytime a sale is going on or I’m at Best Buy.

@eddiesfilmsnstuff

Жыл бұрын

It’s been on my mind more and more lately but I still love the thrill of blind buying. I’ll definitely slow down with the studio releases though.

New Subscriber! I've learned that blind buying is dumb buying and now I watch movies that I haven't seen online and if I decide that I like the movie enough then I go ahead and add it to my collection. Prices are outrageous now a days and try to wait for price drops and rely on flea markets for finding stuff out in the wild. At the end of the day you just gotta do what's best for you!

Great video. I agree. I only buy 4ks if I know I will watch & rewatch forever. Basically my favorites

@eddiesfilmsnstuff

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I love buying movies I’ve never seen but it definitely sucks when you don’t end up liking the movie. But it pays off if you end up loving it.

Great video and commentary Eddie, well said.!! There are many of us across the world, i have close to 4000 Blu ray/4K... Differences I've made: - Only acquire 4K if I'll rewatch regularly e.g. a typical summer blockbuster or a classic such as JAWS 1975. - 4K disc must be 'Native 4K' ...i dont buy 'Upscales' - I never buy BD or 4K immediately at Full price, only exception is a 'Limited Edition'. - 90% of BDs I own are 'Used' costing an average $2-4. 'Elysium' and 'Creed 3' are great examples, would only buy 4K for $8-10 used, if at all. - The BD of Elysium here in UK is approx $1.20 used or $4 new..!!

I know exactly where you’re coming from, I recently downsized my collection from a couple of thousand to just a couple of hundred. Like you I had dozens sitting on the shelf gathering dust and taking up valuable space. I just didn’t see the point in keeping films I’ll never watch again, I have kept mainly comedy box sets retro tv shows and music concerts which I will definitely watch again. Plus the money I made from what I sold I’ve put towards a new car, it’s surprising what people will pay for certain films I know I was one of them 🙈

Completely agree!

Hey Eddie, this is a great self-reflection video. Sometimes I struggle with this exact same scenario. I love collecting VHS Tapes, i've been collecting many formats of physical media for years, and now as I have gotten a little bit older I start to wonder is it worth to buy all these movies now when they're on streaming services. I also used to collect many steelbooks and now most of those are all on streaming and i watch them from there and most of my steelbooks, blu rays, and VHS tapes are just on my shelf and they just sit there. So i struggle sometimes on if to pull the movie off the shelf and watch it physically or just watch it through streaming. What would you do in that situation?

Thank you. I've been having the same internal discussion with myself. Part of the reason I am slowing down buying more is that I am getting close to retirement. Which is better: cash in my bank account in case I need it, or a 4k on the shelf that will likely only lose value and won't be watched that often? As for blind buying, I qualify the movies I buy that I haven't seen, usually because of the director or screenwriter, or in the case of older films, the actors whose work is long gone. I admit that I haven't seen a lot of the disks I've bought, but at the same time, when I get a chance I try to watch them on a streaming service prior to buying, just so I get a feel for what I'm spending my money on.

Physical media will always be worth buying for me now and forever

I hear you bruh....I had to downsize my library ....came down to ..."watch ability"...flicks that's been watched more than 5x....+.....titles that caters to my own interest...I'm very satiated with my custom collection So YEAH...I HEAR YOU...BLESS

I agree with everything you said! I had to quit collecting because I ran out of space and couldn't keep up with watching the ones I buy. I still have stuff 3 years old I didn't open yet.

All a good point, for me it’s primarily movies I know I will watch multiple times. I also am wary enough now to either watch a disc I either checked out from the library or rented the video first to make sure it’s something that I would want to watch. Plenty of what I see in theaters I won’t watch again and wouldn’t care to own long term

SUPER RELATE! 😢this is me too.

Having physical media is mostly about ownership. It actually isn’t about watching every disc you own at least once or twice. It’s about having it in case you need it. That’s the real reason to buy a disc. We spend most of our time watching things we haven’t seen. With so much content out there to watch on streaming, it’s hard to find time to watch our own physical media. I love most of my titles, but could probably cut out 10% to 15% of my titles and add better stuff. I don’t regret getting the really great films on 4K like the Godfather Trilogy, but Elysium is forgettable. I have it on Blu Ray but may never watch the movie again. There is a bit of regret with that film.

I know what you mean. I have collected vhs, laser discs, dvds and then bluray - same favorites in each media type. I recently gave many of my dvds to charity but find it difficult to reduce it down further. I'm unable to watch my favorites via a streaming service when I want to if at all. Also, the cost for doing so will increase due to the addition of ads unless you pay more. When I play a bluray, it's beautiful in comparison to streaming.

I watch movies on streaming or something else I cant say and if I really like it ill buy it I got under 100 movies of my favorites that ill rewatch. Not a collector tbh just appreaciate the concept. Will prob end up having hundreds as time goes on but agree its worth it and you can always clear out some you stop enjoying.

When I started collecting, I had this thought. So I made some rules. Mostly, I only buy things that have some rematch ability. These are things you have to decide on.

I feel you i’ve done a lot of blind buys that just sit and collect dust and i tell myself after watching i probably won’t watch this again.

Ya I have been thinking about this lately as I've been blind buying a while, and mostly it's stuff I ended up liking enough to own, but recently have been buying some duds. I also learned long ago definitely NOT to buy regular studio releases upon release as they always drop in price over time somtimes from like $30 down to $5. I have a shelf full of stuff I need to sell, and really I need to go through my entire collection and grab some things I rated like a 2 out of 5 and add to that shelf and get rid of it and stop collecting so many blind buys.

@eddiesfilmsnstuff

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree! There’s no point in owning a movie that I’m only going to watch once and that I don’t even like. I try to be very careful when blind buying but I’ve picked up a few duds as well.

I’m changing how I collect this year as well. I don’t really need every steelbook or slipcover. I’m getting a little more selective. I also am trying to weigh the option will I watch this more then once because of the new content always coming out.

@b4rs629

9 ай бұрын

Yup. I would love to have more steelbook copies, but they're so damn expensive. The only steelbook I have is Ghost in the Shell atm.

The way I do physical collecting is, I don't buy a movie unless I KNOW I already like it. Either I see it in theatres first, or through streaming, or watching at a friend's house etc. I don't see a reason to buy a movie that I won't want to watch over and over in the future.

Where would we be without preservation? The Stone Age. It’s more complex than that but I believe that media preservation is one of the most important things we can do as a species. My masters will be in film preservation and I hope that one day I can aide in the effort. Great video.

@KaosNova2

8 ай бұрын

Good luck, I’m not officially schooled in preservation, but I had to teach myself a great deal about keeping film and discs in good condition. I wish you well on that endeavor.

@mr.sushi2221

8 ай бұрын

@@KaosNova2 thanks stranger, hope u have a great day today😊

Man, you just gotta figure out what u wanna do personally. It’s your collection and yours only. Everyone collects differently. I personally myself have no problem with selling movies. If I buy something and I don’t love it or don’t plan on watching it again, I sell it and that’s how I fund my collection. I would love to have a collection of only 200 films and I’m currently at 1000. Like yourself, I don’t have the room or the money. I’be cut back so much on buying because of all the reasons you listed.

@eddiesfilmsnstuff

Жыл бұрын

I need to sell off some movies that I have no interest in and use that to buy movies I’m more interested in or special editions like steelbooks. I just don’t want to be spending so much on standard releases and only watching them once. I won’t stop collecting but I need to be smarter about it.

@cinema.inspired

Жыл бұрын

@@eddiesfilmsnstuff that’s exactly what I do buddy and honestly I feel so good after I purge a bit and get new stuff without having to pay out of pocket

I watched creed 3 at imax , it was fantastic, i will defo buy the 4k versions 😀

and that’s why I started collecting when I finally bought a house.

Brother I couldn’t have said it better myself,.. im 49, been collecting since the laserdisc and I’ve only got about 350 dvd and Blu rays to date …… im really picky but I do blind buy boutique label stuff sometimes in bulk but not often.

Bro I am the same way! Let me just tell you I started collecting since I’ve been 15 years old starting VHS/Betamax than that died out and dvd came along so I sold all my VHS/Betamax and had thousands of dvds and than boom Blu-ray came so I sold all my dvds thousands of them! Now I have about 2500 movies on Blu-ray that I actually bought and still have maybe at least half of them and now I have starting collecting 4k’s so don’t feel bad I’m right there with you! One thing I’m going to disagree with you is that without no doubt the Rocky collection is the best sports movie ever!

@eddiesfilmsnstuff

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your story Mark! I remember having a few VHS tapes growing up as well. Those were the days. Don’t get me wrong I love me some Rocky. As far as the Creed movies I just don’t know how often I’ll be rewatching those in particular. I’m not getting rid of them or anything it was just an example. Thanks for watching!

Eddie I feel you on this subject. As someone who rents a small room. I love physical media, but collecting everything underneath the sun just isn't worth it to me + it's wicked expensive compared to blu-rays. Rules I made when I made the jump to 4k from dvd. 1. Collect only my favorites + buy franchise collections box sets 2. Stream as many new releases & tv shows - "cuts down on blind buying, 1 time watches, + save money* 3. Rotate your streaming services 1 by 1. Keep it until you watch everything you're interested in then cancel & move on. By time you come back there should be something new. These 3 things has helped me keep a small collection 4k titles of movies I truly love & enjoy. I like Elysium is definitely a filler title. Same as Oblivion... love it, but I'm not gonna hunt it down for $20+ for them. Compare it to John Wick 1-3, Back to the Future Trilogy for $20-30 it's hard to justify spending money on a 4k release that is a filler title. Compare it Training Day with Denzel Washington - If I were gonna buy a single movie for $20 that would be it. Along with Ready Player One, Avatar, Joker, Ghost in the Shell, Beetlejuice... etc..

Yep, I don't really buy new movies when they come out unless I know absolutely I'm going to want to watch it. Standard general release Blus/4Ks usually reach single digit prices in a year or so and I can wait. Of course boutique labels are the exception, but even then, they usually have sales from time to time.

I still blind buy the occasional title and a few have been 1 time watches SO when I do blind buy now I wait till it's on sale or used that way if I watch it once it's not too painful

I collect physical media myself, everything from books, movies, video games,anime, manga, comics, music,tv series, board games, and toys. I try to buy things I know I'll reuse or already enjoy. I get rid of things that don't meet that criteria. I recent bought seven cds of touhou doujin music from some of my favorite artists.( most of which had songs I'd been listening to on youtube or mp3 files for years) I also recently bought items that were special to me from childhood like scooby doo where are you on blu ray, the complete rugrats series on dvd, and the 1970s Charlotte's web soundtrack on cd. Buy what you love after your bills and other pressing matters. Go through your collection and get rid of what you feel is unnecessary. Don't grab something just because its popular. It's good to think critically about why you collect what you do.

I have largely kept to buying just the titles that i know I like. For example John Wick 4. Saw it in theater so had no issue buying the steelbook. Streaming is all well and good. But when it comes to my favorites i will always buy them on physical. LotR, Indiana Jones, 007, Back to the Future. I blind bought Valerian and Django Unchained steelbooks at $5 each. Physical is important to me because I like to support preservation of film. I cant buy everything so I buy the stuff I really like. Abbott and Costello season 1 restoration on blu ray for example. I may not always get around to watching a title right when I buy it. But...If its on the disc I have it and they cant remove it or alter it.

I always buy movies show 1st I watch it if I love then I buy it if don't like it I am not gonna buy em so I don't regret it I am also collector by my self I always think before I want buy it or not not everything needs to be collected if you think is bad you need collect it collect something that always gives you entertaining that you love or wait on sale

There is a fine line between and obsession and a collection. In another 5 years I am certain that streaming will have caught up to Blu-Ray / 4K. At the moment there are issues with the contrast ratio but I remember 5 years ago any dark shadows used to pixalate. Before I buy any film I ask myself "Will I watch it more than once ?". There is no reason to buy modern hits. They will always be available on Streaming.

@b4rs629

9 ай бұрын

Yup. I avoid buying new releases like the plague. The only thing that sucks is when Netflix puts out really good originals, but don't offer a physical version of it. Like the Queens gambit, I would pay money over fist just to have a physical copy because that show is just soo damn good. It's a shame that series will never get a physical release.

I had a similar thing happen a few years ago. I had an original copy of final Fantasy 8 and 9 that I've owned since release. I replayed them, but this time on an emulator, then I thought "why am I holding on to this, I dont even have a ps1/2 anymore". So I sold them

This is always how I have collected. I only buy movies I know for sure I will want to watch more than once, a I can't trust that streaming services will always have them. They are always removing and replacing things. But this is also how I go about books, CDs, and pretty much everything else in my house. I don't like to spend money and have things taking up space and collecting dust that I'm not going to use on a regular basis or at least more than once. For me it's pointless and kind of causes anxiety. I need more space than stuff for my mental health.

Hell yes its still worth collecting...when Amadeus comes out on 4k I'm all in that.

Stream first in my opinion and they buy the physical release 😊 don't stress yourself out bro

@eddiesfilmsnstuff

Жыл бұрын

Haha I’m learning. Thanks for watching!

90% of movies I buy are classics. I think movies have gone to crap in the last 20 years. I love Criterion too. People ask me “why do you buy them? You can just stream”. Collecting films kinda represents what kind of person you are. If someone checks your library out and they see either Bladerunner or Star Trek Into Darkness, they can tell you have good taste or an idiot. You’re also supporting the film by purchasing it. I’ve bought 8 Blu-rays in the last month and a half. All classics I can watch again and again. And someday too… they might start censoring films like Disney did with French Connection. But I see your point

@994pt4

8 ай бұрын

"90% of movies I buy are classics. I think movies have gone to crap in the last 20 years." 💯

@KaosNova2

8 ай бұрын

Pretty much, there’s so much focus on repeating franchises at this point. But with the apparent superhero “burnout” and the not so great looking financial situation at movie studios now, something is eventually going to change. Streaming subscription costs are only going to go up to reach comparable costs to cable TV if you have multiple streaming services. Count on it.

Collect what you like, I could not agree more. Don’t collect for the sake of having titles on yourself. I think it’s the point collect the movies because you love them. Thank you so much and I hope you have a fantastic rest your day. 11:40

I used to be a collector of movies just like you. I probably had somewhere between 300-500 titles. What I came to realize was that I didn't watch them enough to justify such a collection. Some titles I may have watched once, and then not thought about watching them again for maybe 10 years, if at all. Now that I'm in my early 50's, I know that there a good chuck of titles that I probably will never watch again in my lifetime. So I sold everything (except my 4K Star Wars collection box set). For my all time favorite movies, I still have the UHD digital copies, and that's been good enough.

@b4rs629

9 ай бұрын

Same here I'm in my late 20's. I use to have that many as well, but I sold them off. There's only a few that I wished I didn't sell because they're out of print & would cost a small fortune to buy back if I ever want to re-watch them again. I'm now collecting my favorite movies on 4k, but mostly franchise collections like Harry Potter, Matrix, Underworld, Resident Evil, Batman, LOTR & Hobbit. After than those I like buying Sci-Fi / Fantasy type movies are usually worth it for the visuals. I can't justify buying a comedy movie on 4k though.

YOU NEED TO OWN IT BECAUSE STREAMING MOVIES GETS TAKEN OFF

I've traded in my collection because I needed to get my finances in check, also realized that I don't have the time to watch all these movies. The only blu rays I kept are movies that I have a sentimental attachment to or rare animes that are hard to pirate or stream. It also dawned on me that I'm not special for collecting movies, no one cares other than me. Inflation is no joke now and I simply can't justify dropping $20 to $40 for the most expensive blu rays or standard blu rays. Buying dvds is cheap but the quality is a joke. I kept my digital codes but traded in the physical movie itself.

@TheMasterSpecter

Жыл бұрын

What rare animes?

Like anything else it's a hobby some people collect matchbook covers other people collect movies in a little round discs

The average person doesnt have very good insight or foresight, so this is why the companies with streaming sites got excited with the potential of streaming and why Disney chose to support Disney plus over the movie theatres. Lets be generous and say the company was able to sell 2 million copies of their movies in a year (considering how streaming has become more popular because of convience that's very generous no doubt) that would roughly be 20 dollars a movie. You've made 40 million dollars. Now while this selling model relies mostly on people chosing to go out and buy the movie, the subscription model forces you in a sense to buy 12 movies a year with the average subscription being around 20 dollars or slightly less. That is 240 dollars at the end of the year for one person who might not have bought that many physical movies. The real kicker is when you add that to 2 million subscribers. You might have made 40 million on physical media but with 2 million subs paying 240 a year, you make 480 million. If you have 5 million subs then it's 1.2 billion. So this is why companies want the subscription model over physical media. However there can be a problem keeping that many people to your service. People can consume your content faster because its instantly available and already paid for and that leads to constantly needing new content that people want to watch. If people stop wanting to watch your content then it can lead to those sub numbers slipping too far. Movies and other content that don't sell will just begin to devalue the platform and having no good content to watch will turn people off from the service. At which point they may leave and not return for some time, eithter finding something new or just doing something else. On the flip side, the digital content is not good for consumers, yes it maybe more convienent but companies cant be trusted to have your best interest at heart. On top of that no digital service can last forever. Companies go under and rights shift all the time. So your favorite movie wont be available eith on the platform one day or any.

I get the fantasy. The fantasy is to have all the discs. But the reality is, if you're haul every week is costing you $100+, you're spending more every month than the streaming service prices. Some of the best Criterion's can run you close to $100 for one film. The other day, my LOTR Fellowship Disc 1 of the Extended Edition didn't even read in my PS5. Couldn't believe it. With these kind of problems with physical media, you gotta buy movies you love. I respect that decision, man. I couldn't believe when you said you had already purchased Creed 2 (which IMHO is no where near as quality as Creed), but hadn't seen them. That stings.

@stonesfan285

Ай бұрын

Yup I wasn't quite at the $100+/week point, but I took a step back and asked myself how many times am I really going to watch x movie? I had 7 336-disc binders filled with Blu-rays and DVDs. I ripped all these to a large HDD and stream them off of Plex. It's way easier than digging a disc out of a binder. I stored all my discs away now in the basement. I just think for me, there is less and less than I am interested in watching more than one time, so it makes more sense to just rent it digitally on Apple or Vudu. And if it's something I think I am really going to watch more than a few times, I'll wait a few weeks and I can often get it for $5-10 digitally. Plus I can share that digital collection with my parents who live a few states away if they want to watch something I have. That is until Vudu and Apple start cracking down on account sharing.

Nothing wrong with collecting physical copies of your favorite media (especially in this day and age). The problem is obsessing over it. It’s much like gun enthusiasts. They buy up ammo literally by the TONS (on a pallet), 100,000’s of rounds. Just because they think it might stop being available. Then we go into a firearm recession like were are only just now starting to trickle out of in the last 3.5 years. Physical media collectors that are in that realm have those rooms, filled to the ceiling with literally 10,000+ movies, games, etc. THEY ARE NEVER going to watch even 75% of those, EVER. So, at that point it’s just a flex scenario and they look like manchildren. I have just started to get into collecting DVD’s and Blu-rays in the last year. I ONLY purchase movies that 1.) I will watch again, guaranteed 2.) Are a significant movie as far as writing, directing and quality are concerned. I pass up so many movies at thrift shops that a collecting addict would have a full blown OCD panic over. I will look through shelves of literally 1,000+ movies in a store and will walk away with MAYBE 5-10 movies. My collection is maybe 300+ movies currently. I really doubt that it will ever get up to 1,000 movies, etc. P.S. Blind buying is a fun option when it looks interesting.

@stonesfan285

Ай бұрын

Yeah that annoys the hell out of me. Who needs hundreds of thousands of rounds? Even people who shoot competitively shoot maybe 10,000 rounds in a year and that's still a lot imo. Those people are also usually loading their own ammo, not buying it at a store. Then the companies start price gouging and you start getting where 9mm is $1 per round. Plus if it's a SHTF scenario, you're not going to be lugging that much ammo around. But yeah I have way too many movies and alot of stuff I probably won't watch again more than a couple times. I ripped it all to Plex now and just stream it. Less and less coming out I am interested in watching beyond one time so rentals digitally are easier. And if I want to own it, I can always wait for a sale. If you give it a couple weeks, a lot of stuff comes down to $4.99 or $9.99. And it's 4K HDR.

Great video! I think it is still worth it to collect the physical copy. It is nice that there are other options out there for those who decide that they do not have room.

@eddiesfilmsnstuff

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! I don’t think I’ll ever stop collecting. But I think I need to be more selective because space is starting to become an issue. Thanks for watching Tony.

I personally have stopped collecting physical copies of movies. I don’t rewatch movies often because I have many streaming services available and I have Regal Unlimited and I use my public library to rent movies. I have a solid physical movie collection but I don’t have a desire to rewatch a lot of them anywhere in the near future and they just end up collecting dust. And yes they take a lot of space.

@eddiesfilmsnstuff

Жыл бұрын

That’s the problem is how many times will I actually watch them. It’s nice when you feel like watching a movie and you can just pull it off your shelf but often times I find myself discovering new movies rather than rewatching. I don’t blame you for not collecting anymore. I don’t think I’ll ever fully stop but I do want to slow down. (For now)

@therealjaystone2344

11 ай бұрын

Unless you wanna sell them

My advice is don't buy anything else until you've gone through everything you have already paid for. Then only get stuff you know you're going to rewatch. Be prepared to sell stuff you don't end up liking. But these guys with 3000 movies, just realise it would take nearly ten years to get through the whole collection even if they watched one movie a day. And that's once. So instead aim for 100 movies that you love. And see how often you actually watch them.

Don't add it to the shelf until you've seen it 👌✨

I only buy specific cult classic movies that I know for a fact I’ll always rewatch. I only have like 10 movies, lol.

I understand your point of view, but I've gotten rid of things in the past and really regretted it at times. I like holding movies in my hand, it just feels good. I think that's how all of us collectors feel. I love blind buying Criterion titles, so we're on same page there! Btw, sorry I haven't commented here before, keep up the cool and honest videos, Eddie!

@eddiesfilmsnstuff

Жыл бұрын

Larin! Thanks for watching and commenting. I debated posting this video because I didn’t want to come off like I was hating on physical media. I love collecting movies and I will always collect as long as I have the money. I just want to dial it back a bit on buying movies that I don’t think I will ever want to watch it again. I totally understand that feeling of regretting getting rid of something. There’s movies in my collection I would never get rid of but there’s some stinkers that I just know I will never want to watch again. I didn’t know you were into criterions! That’s awesome, man. Criterions are something I don’t think I’ll ever stop blind buying lol really want that Time Bandits on 4k.

@larinmcmullen8324

Жыл бұрын

Oh, I can tell you're very passionate about collecting. And yeah, man!! Criterion is amazing! I don't know if this 4K edition of Time Bandits is supposed to be lenticular but my blu-ray is and it's beautiful! I wanted to touch on what you said about going through and seeing how many movies you haven't watched on the shelf... I think that's a good thing!!! I love knowing I can go over to my shelf anytime and watch a movie I haven't seen. I don't stream, so I might be in the minority on this opinion. Lol

@eddiesfilmsnstuff

Жыл бұрын

@@larinmcmullen8324 that lenticular edition is so sick. I’m already interested but if it’s lenticular take my money!!

I only buy what I like.

You should always only buy the stuff you love. Streaming I only use to discover new movies. I buy what I love. That way there is no feelings of regret. Secondly, I feel bad for you that you need a separate room for your movies. IMO movies belong in the living room for everyone to enjoy together. And they can get more use. It's not alot of work to put a disc into a player. And in the end it's worth it because the quality and sound are better.

@eddiesfilmsnstuff

Жыл бұрын

I agree, audio and video is superior on physical!

Some people don't own movies but they've seen A shit load of movies.

Is physical media worth buying ??? Yes and no . A lot of movies you blind buy you may hate then you resell a year later for 1$ .. huge loss of money … but physical media you know and love will stay in your collection forever .. for example for me .. Friday’s the 13th box set .. new Halloween 4k’s , scream 4k’s .. gotta have them

@KaosNova2

8 ай бұрын

That’s the point of streaming or digital rental. You can use that as a trial watch of the movie to see if it’s something you would want to own and watch multiple times. That’s how I do it anyways

Movies are not realy so memorable anymore

I only buy boutique labels and when they are on sale. I stay away from mainstream new releases they always go down in price. And 4k is overrated blu ray or dvd is fine with me

@StaticBlaster

Жыл бұрын

4k is awesome but it depends for me. If I love the movie, I'll buy it on 4k. But if I like the movie and want to rewatch it at some point in the future, I'll buy the bluray or dvd.

BasementBlus, buys everything in sight & over 50k in his physical media collection 🏆

@eddiesfilmsnstuff

Жыл бұрын

He’s the G.O.A.T. One day when I have more room I will buy everything in sight 😜

I did hear same stuff from vhs collectors, now its all rubbish...

I men, I feel you I was just like you ten years ago. And now I evolve to buy digitally most in iTunes mostly on sale and it save me a lot of space and a bit of money and when I moved I really appreciate it 😂 cause my back was very happy 😂 and since I moved I by in sale most of the movies that I own in dvd or Blu-ray in iTunes same for the tv show and it save me a ton of space and it allow me to share them easily to my family members and some friends and lately I don’t by movies like I use to cause the price increase a bit and there way less choice in movies on sales. And just like you I got to see the movie that I buy because on the more than one thousand movies that I own I think a third of then I didn’t watch at least one 🫠