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@@mikeedwards4609 you’re the right sort person to be getting these sets. You love the movies AND you’re making use of the lobby cards too. 🙌🏼 My Lego problem isn’t too bad. Just the odd one is fine for me with Lego. Do enjoy the Lego sets but just don’t go all in for them.

@@letstalkcriterion it’s the weird thing… as there are more and more of these similar looking rigid box set. The less special they’re feeling. It almost like they’re becoming the new normal / expectation. One of the reasons I’m being more selective. Want my favourite movies to stand out… not get lost in the crowd.

@@glyph2011 4k and Blu Ray in that box but it’s still a rather inflated price. Time it right / wait for sales and that £50 can be numerous other titles instead 🤷🏼‍♂️

Thanks Huck. When the standard release for this movie is sat there, for me. It seems silly to drop that $65 - $70 on the box set when really… it’s the on disc extras I’d be most interested in so the standard is generally enough. Plus, not buying things straight away and worrying if you have the limited box… makes the sales more interesting to scout through when you don’t already have everything.

If you love the movie then I 100% see the reasons to go for that nice set. When I title is pretty average then I think it needs some serious consideration to why you’re dropping that amount on a set. I don’t massively go in for books or art… so a standard edition will usually do me just fine. Even then, some I now wait for the standards on sale. Picked up a bunch of arrow and second sight standard editions through various sales and I’ve been happy with those editions.

@@PhillwithadoubleL oh yeah. I just bought The Game Trilogy from Arrow and Upgrade from Second Sight on sale. Really good price

One of the things I was always conscious of when starting RUclips was that need to be constantly buying new stuff to keep content flowing. I didn’t want to fall into that trap. It would be nice to grab a copy of the Hitcher to show on the channel but at £50 for the one movie that really, I’m not the biggest fan of. It’s just not worth it. You’ve found a nice way to show the new releases with your videos without going over the top. Do you ever find when you’re doing your videos that there’s a temptation to perhaps over spend from time to time ?

@@MrMRoboto1 personally, I think £45 is way too much for Twister. 🌪️ to be honest, it’s not one I’d be chasing down a special edition of. I’d even potentially wait to see if they did a normal double pack when the new one hits Physical. I’d go high on a special edition on a movie but it would have to be for a movie I absolutely adore. I’ve been picking up special editions in the past purely for the limited packaging but realising now, I don’t need the limited packaging for movies I don’t care about ‘that’ much. I’ve been selling off some of my limited editions now. Curating down that collection. Future purchases are more considered than they used to be. With space at a premium. I don’t need a special edition of it all.

@@PhillwithadoubleL I was trying to think of a movie that I love that I would go higher for, but couldn't think of any. Wait until next week when one gets released and ill go "ah that one." Im not fully sold on Twisters, I, going to stream it when its out to give it a chance then possibly pick up the disc version. I have brought my first digital movie now though. Did you pick up anything in the amazon sale?

@@MrMRoboto1 I pretty much avoided the Amazon sale. I have a wish list set up now so if they have a sale / prime day I tend to head to my wishlist to see if anything I actually want is on offer. Helps me avoid those more random unnecessary purchases. I might pop to HMV next week though. They have a couple of good offers for x and Pearl which I’m tempted by.

@@PhillwithadoubleL Thats what Ive done on Amazon. I did notice that a number of the 4ks went from £19.99 to £14.99, but most were in the 2 for £30 offer before the sale. I did pick up back to the future on 4k was £26 I think. I did use a voucher for listening to a podcast through amazon at the start of the month and thought Id save it until the prime day. I did see them, I am going into Derby on Sunday, if I see them, I may pick them up.

@@djelski927 agreed. When did the prestige of the box and packaging overtake the movie and disc content ?! I’ve seen a few start ripping their discs. Has been a consideration

@@bahet1061 that’s a solid collection at 6k. I use streaming quite regularly too. I still like having a collection but it’s more limited now with what I buy for that collection. A lot of the titles are easily available over time at a cheaper cost if I wanted to pick up in the future. Even if I have to pay an inflated scalper price. Limiting that purchase up front saves me more money overall when I just don’t buy the stuff I really don’t need. I’ve found that clearing down my collection has also cleared my mind a little. Actually more at ease with a smaller and more curated collection now. Strange, I always thought I wanted a large library of movies. 🤷🏼‍♂️

@@JohnDoe-bz4yl that’s the thing when you boil it down. How much extra you’re paying for the box / postcards and a slim book. I’ve been sticking to standard a lot recently with the only limited releases being the movies that I truly think are great. I often wonder if these titles only really sell out so quick because of the scalpers.

@@ELPCOTILLION-SD1970 😂😂 Erm, thank you 😂

@@laurasands8322 I think my existing disc is enough for me to be honest. I have a big interest in the behind the scenes stuff so temptation is there for the standard. At the moment though, I’m holding off. There’s no real rush or need as I have the main movie sat there already.

I used to have that Mediabook. i thought the quality was fine on it. The hitcher is one of my favourite movies that i first watched with my dad back in early 90s. I going to treat my self with the box edition and i used hmv 20% off.​@PhillwithadoubleL

The storage issue is real. I started clearing out some of my collection. The movies that I didn’t really care for or don’t feel an impulse to go back to. I feel better for having the clearer space over owning a large collection. It’s weird. I thought I needed a big collection but feel better without the big collection 🤷🏼‍♂️ Clear space, clear mind !

@@MuckMan_Movies I think that’s the right way to buy these limited editions. If it’s a classic or a favourite for you. Then go for it (if it isn’t putting financial strain on you). Too many will go for the limited over the standard just for the sake of having that one more boutique box on the shelf. I grew tired of spending the higher amounts on movies I didn’t really care for to then take up extra room on the shelves… especially when the standard editions had everything I wanted from it 🤷🏼‍♂️

@@user-ul5bo2yb8k I’ve been very similar. Going for the standard blu ray over the standard 4k. Just don’t feel I need the slight picture uptick for a lot of movies. Completely didn’t realise that this kind of thing happened in the book community too. I buy books but probably not invested enough to notice the special editions there.

@@ethandumar2398 would love to have in store discoveries like that again. Not sure there’s many box sets I miss need on. Social media feeds me too much info.

@@monkeymanbob that sounds like a set that won’t get a standard release. Especially bad if there’s a couple of other big titles same month.

@@RetroReels amazon are usually spot on with the price promise. I’d be scared of ordering and reevaluating, like the idea of it but I know I’m daft enough to forget about orders more often than not.

@@PhillwithadoubleL In my mind, if you were to forget about it you didn’t really want it in the first place. Amazon are by far the best with customer service and no quibble returns etc. I know a lot of this falls under fomo, but you can’t hang around with the ltd editions etc as you never know if/when they will sell out. Lots of people made that mistake last year with the Jaws Film Vault set, although that was somewhat a fumbled release as had sold out before it was even officially announced and reviewers such as myself didn’t even get one as they did with the first wave.

@@RetroReels have you managed to get hold of a Film Vault Jaws now ? That where a lot of my FOMO came from. Never want to miss out. I’ve even ordered on impulse when a boutique label posts about stock numbers being low. Just that fear of not having access really niggles at me.

@@PhillwithadoubleL Yes, luckily I managed to grab one just above retail on eBay to complete the set and get my review out. I know the niggles you speak of, If it’s affordable and it’s something I’m likely to want at some point in the future I always make sure I get an order in. People complaining on social media that they missed out usually have plenty of time to get an order in, if you can’t afford to buy it at twice the price, you shouldn’t be buying it at all - priorities are all wrong. And you shouldn’t feel the need to keep up with the Jones’s. The psychology of it all is very interesting when you step away and look at it.

Must admit. Still tempted by the limited for You’re Next but… the only thing that I really want are those on disc extras. Really zero point in me going for the limited. As you say, it’s nice that second sight at least are releasing the standard editions at the same time.

@@gleamingtv3946 in the last it used to be all new releases. When a sale popped up there were few titles that I still wanted or needed. I’d already spent that money for them to be on the shelf… a lot unwatched. Now, hoping that without the silly buying habit still going on that I can get out to the sales and actually find the things o really want at a good price… in waiting I also find a lot of those titles no longer appeal or I just don’t feel as though I need any more. Standards should be good enough generally unless it’s a movie you love.

@@sparkstron73 that’s my thing at the moment. £50 for one movie. The standard edition is £18 for the blu ray. Do I want to pay an extra £32 for the book and box. Then consider what happens with that book and box. It gets looked at once, possibly not even read the book. Then sits on the shelf. I’ve paid an extra £32 for shelf decoration. Not sure if I’d rather put that difference to collecting something else for display 🤷🏼‍♂️

@@PhillwithadoubleL Owning the best quality edition of the film I get, if it is a vast improvement. 18 pound is still alot to me for a film I rarely watch and have on dvd and vhs already. I don't have any disposable income but still manage to spend beyond my means. I guess a lot is boredom and feeling the need to acquire even if there is no need.😄

@@mauri383 thank you 🙌🏼 I thought I was alone in my thinking that The Hitcher is massively over hyped ! I’m guessing they needed to price up a big limited box more for making back the cost of the licence to distribute more than anything else. At least with The Guest they had the excuse of the music rights for that CD in the package.

@@paulrose319 amazing seeing how much the prices can drop after just a year. Worth waiting if you’re not in a mad rush to watch the particular movie.

@@PhillwithadoubleL only ones they can't get or the very new releases like civil war and kingdom of the planet of the apes just a little too new unless they are very lucky

@@DVDhoarder that’s the thing with some of the boutique limited releases. A good majority seem to hold their value if you decided to sell on… well, at least until there’s another rerelease. Currently, ‘extra’ money I kinda want to put towards other things. Looking at mics / cameras and eventually a new studio for this RUclips stuff.

I’ve found second sight seem to be creeping up their prices little by little. I’m just glad that they offer up those standard releases at the same time. On disc extras are the only real ‘extra’ stuff that I really want.

@@PhillwithadoubleL Agree. Yes prices increased from £40-50 ish now for limited etd thats too much. To me its worth £25-30 max.

@@SecretOfMonkeyIsland784 even at the £25 - £30, really… it needs to be a movie I 100% want to drop that money on a single title

@@gurdipvirdee7176 absolutely. £50 for one movie… could get loads for that in CEX. Although I do find at times CEX can over price themselves. Just gotta shop around. I was looking at The Strain DVD box set earlier £20 on CEX. Think it’s around £6 on music magpie

While ive been going through my collection ive realised that with these editions. The only things i really care about are the movie and on disc extras. As you say, most other stuff sits unused. I try now to only go deluxe if it’s a movie I truly care about. The Hitcher unfortunately isn’t one of them.

@@MattVs_Movies exactly what I try to preach Matt ✌🏼

@@lippmb78 absolutely. Always the same when you finally pull the trigger and then there’s another edition. Getting ahold of my self control for impulse purchasing has been a big step. $65 really is too much for a single movie really isn’t it ?!

Compared to the equivalency of the dollar versus the pound, yeah it sure is!

It’s the social media pages that catch me out. That’s where the hype first grabs me. Maybe I quit social media eh ?!

@@creatora123 I’ve been more patient lately. And it’s paying off. Not filling my shelves with stuff I never really wanted and also, not paying the premium to have straight away. That waiting can take away the impulse to own when the hype has died down. Especially with the limited boutique stuff

@@garypage1963 if I’m honest Gary. Even though I class myself as a collector. There’s a bunch I bought that I never really needed that special edition of. The content I love are the extras on disc which come on the standard edition anyway. There’s a few titles I like a special edition of… if I truly love the movie but if not, for space saving AND cost, standard edition is more than enough for me. But yeah, generally prices are being pushed way high. Special edition of Tank Girl just announced by Eureka is coming in at £27 which is getting to be a kinda standard price for these hard box editions.

@@nks80 completely understand that pull to grab everything. I considered if it was more to do with the thrill of ordering and receiving more than the item itself. It’s difficult to pin down reasonings or to try and even break that habit. I literally cut myself off from all the stuff, put it in boxes / didn’t use it and took them out of sight, had a few weeks without the stuff and then considered if I missed it. It created the beginnings of all the consideration of if we actually need all the things. It certainly made me think twice when shopping, often I’d still click add to cart or wishlist but not actually make an immediate purchase. Then, have a few days to really think about the need or use of that thing. One thing I am sure about, as nice as it is to collect. Don’t let it become that noise around your neck in terms of debt or hoarding. I’ve found limiting things down has helped me enjoy the stuff more 🤷🏼‍♂️

Hairies ? Must admit. Saw Tank girl from Eureka get announced earlier, impulse to order was there. I don’t know why. Can’t ever remember being a massive fan of the movie. But ties into what you say ‘Nostalgia Junkies’

@@texturedpavement yeah, I’ve learned that one. Take care of the home first. I’ve not really used a credit card for years now. Happier for any debt beyond the mortgage to be cleared. I haven’t budgeted yet but my pick ups in general are way down from where they used to be. I’m with you in respect of special editions have to be for movies or shows that are special to me.

@@totalmovierecall that’s a pretty good price. Especially with it being HMV exclusive. I’ve moved to being more picky recently. When the hype dies down, generally so does that urge to buy. Don’t feel like I’ve missed out on any. Happier to be picking things up when I’m ready rather than rushing to have it on the shelf.

@@zakwyldeproductions what’s in my head at the moment with collecting. All the social groups were in to share our passion. It’s almost like they feed that spending, when people feel the need to have to buy something to be involved and included. I’m all for collecting and having a collection but it’s where the line is drawn for what we’re buying and the reasons for doing so. I’ve been guilty in the past of buying for the sake of it. I’ve realised that more now and as my collection started to take over… I’ve started to think about things in a slightly different way. At my age, I’ve seen others that have struggled with relationships because of the habit and the volume of stuff. I like to just challenge the thoughts processes on some buying habits. It’s healthy to have a hobby and be able to enjoy it. Until it isn’t. What did you do on Pan, Zak ? It was a fun job for my part !

@@PhillwithadoubleL 👍! I really enjoy your videos! On Pan I was one of the miners. It was actually the first film I worked on. I remember the day they made us all (well the miners anyway) learn that song 2hrs before shooting all day 😆.

@@zakwyldeproductions haha. We had to go into the studio to record for those songs. Glad you’re enjoying the content so far ✌🏼

@@PhillwithadoubleL Awesome 😎! Keep up the good work 💪.

@@MediaFeverPitch I think with them being a relatively small company at the moment that they may only stick to UK for shipping but… their titles are on Amazon and HMV (possibly Zavvi too) so you might have more success with the international shipping from them. When I chat with them again I’ll quiz them a little more around if they’ll be introducing that international shipping option.

@@ElliotCoen I love boutique labels too 🙌🏼 Thanks for leaving a comment Elliot. Definitely worth reaching out to the guys, they put in the work and it’s always nice to try and give that bit more awareness for the smaller labels. I hadn’t really heard of them until I stumbled on their release announcement for You Might Be the Killer. Glad I found them. Really nice to chat to them and they were more than helpful trying to carve out the time to chat to me.