PHYSICAL MEDIA collecting.. or Double Dipping ? Is there a need for duplicating titles ?
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Another issue of being a collector. The duplications / re-releases and the double dipping problem.
Should we keep previous versions or get rid ?
Do you keep numerous versions / older formats for your favourite movies ?
I feel kinda crazy with how I collect sometimes.
Let me know in the comments that I’m not alone !
Let’s discuss our collecting habits…
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Your solution was presented in one of your earlier videos - put them into folders and dispose of the plastic cases (or sell them on ebay). You will have more space, a more organised collection and no need to let go of them. No need to buy anymore. Your mind may still crave the hit of buying more stuff, but maybe go for smaller items. / In terms of my own movie/tv collection, I downloaded most of what was missing from my dvd collection onto an external hard drive. I then copied it, so I had a backup. This saved an enormous amount of space. Rather than shelves of DVDs, I now had two external 4tb hard drives and a few Caselogic wallets with DVDs.
I’ve thought about plonking some things onto an external hard drive but the worry is that it turns into another ‘thing’ where I feel I need as much as possible over actually just having the content that I want.
The re organising is a journey for me at the moment. looking at lots of different options as I work through the things I already have. It’s more about fighting that addictive collection and accumulating habit that I’m trying to work against.
Great channel Phill! It’s good to see someone talking about the ‘perils’ of collecting for a change!
I only keep doubles of my top ten films really, mostly because of 4k as I want the best possible version. It’s good to have a clear out, maybe sell all of your un-needed dvds?! I might help help break that cycle! 👌
Thanks Robin, glad you enjoyed a slightly different look at collecting.
I’ve started to move and clear out some things. Breaking the cycle is in process and I’m finding a little more clarity step by step.
I think once I’ve cleared out most doubles will be gone. Like you, maybe only my top ten movies that I ‘may’ keep doubles of. Well, unless it’s some kind of extra or feature I ‘need’ to keep something for.
Hey again Phill. I share your pain. Weve spoke before, and I am also an avid movie lover. Recently I have had a shift of priorities in life.. here is my own personal take on collecting (anything) .. its great to start out with, and enjoy amongst like minded friends / community, one upmanship etc, .. however there is a point where it turns inward to a solitary pursuit, and less about the enjoyment of the thing more about the must have item. At this point I would class it as a sickness. Ive been there and done it, I used to run a succesful retro game store, believe me ive owned almost everything you can imagine (gaming wise), but it all just got silly - completing collections, then extending to import, then new/sealed,.. about 15 years ago I sold the entire lot and the £ was enough for a few holidays and a car. I now have just a tiny selection of stuff (games and movies) that I know I definately like, I dont "collect" anymore, I just find for myself its a rabbit hole I dont wanna enter again. All my dvds are in sleeves in a folder now, and games.. mostly on a retro emulator with a handful of titles on a shelf tastefully next to other stuff. Having worked in retail gaming shops and dvd shops in the past we always had regulars that came in and had to have the new release of anything horror, 80's, korean, steelbook, region 1's, .... always with the "better not tell the mrs" comments lol. I guess what my point is, own it and love it, but dont let it own you - good luck ☮️☮️☮️
I agree, it is like a sickness when you look at the traits and behaviours.
Thankfully, making the videos is helping me consider what I’ve been doing and take a good look at things. For the first time in many years, I’ve got things on the move and clearing some out.
Funny you mention retro gaming. I still have my old N64. Struggling letting it go and always in the back of my mind that it might be nice to use and collect for again. But… when consider life / free time. My gaming would more likely fall to the newer games on PlayStation over the retro gaming. The nostalgia is good for minutes. Then I wanna be Kratos again. I know this and yet, at the moment the thought of letting it go just worries me. I can’t put my finger on why. Need to give myself a deadline to clear it out.
Plus, I don’t want to be suckered into starting to collect for it again when really…. I don’t play it any more. I can get most of those retro games on the switch if I wanted.
I need to focus on what I enjoy now rather than what I ‘might’ve enjoy in the future or trying to relive 20+ years ago memories.
I even know where I’d spend the money if i traded in. Which is where my focus seems to be at the moment. Getting better with equipment and software for these RUclips videos !
CEX trade in video coming soon I think!
It's tempting with harder to find movies but I need to set boundaries.
Me too. Some of these will be getting moved on. I don’t need doubles for most of these movies. Well, I don’t NEED doubles for all of them, some of them I seem to be drawn to collecting more than one edition, just got to make sure I don’t go too far getting duplicates.
Great video and excellent question about having several format of the same movie.....
*But*....
Get rid of the excess.
Keep the _one_ version you really like.
*Why* have
Three/ or Four versions of die hard one?
*Out! Out* goes those duplicates.
Your gonna feel _light_ and...
You can *breathe out*
Do it! Do it! (As Tony Burton rages and motivates Rocky Balboa) :)
Stay happy
Do it, Do it… I was thinking Ben Stiller in Starsky & Hutch 😂
I’m with you. I’m working through these duplicates and parting with them. There’s no need for an inferior product to be kept. Only reasons I may keep the odd duplicate from here on in is if there’s a specific extra that I truly appreciate (normally a good documentary or audio commentary). Other than that, duplicates be gone !
There are a lot of other things on the way out of my collection too. I’m hitting it pretty hard and feeling like a weight is lifting.
I say keep em all since say a disc gets scratched, cracked or just does'nt play anymore due to disc rot. At least you have a backup. This is even more so if the title is OOP or not streamed anywhere. I'm glad Blu-ray discs don't scratch as easily as DVD do. If you're tech savvy you can even backup your movies.
I’ll be moving some of the doubles on to other homes. Didn’t realise I’d kept so many. There will be key titles that I keep the doubles of though. My absolute faves !
I double dip, sometimes even triple dip. Bottom line is...I don't care what people think. The point is to do what you love and what makes you feel happy. We only live once so we might as well enjoy it and not worry about whether it's a problem or not. I could think of a lot worse habits people can get into. I just focus on collecting what I really like and not have to worry about whether it's streaming or not.
That’s the things. I’m not sure having 2 copies actually makes me feel any happier than it would having one.
Some will be leaving me but there will be key titles I’ll likely keep the doubles of. The movies I truly care about. I have some doubles on movies that I don’t feel strongly about and they will be the ones leaving.
Last year when I was going thru my collection I looked at most of them and said do I have any personal connection to any of these? I then set aside the movies I did have a personal connection with and the rest I put in a pile and looked over them once again said the same thing and let them go. It felt rather good to do that. That's a good way to declutter your collection
Absolutely.
As difficult as it can feel to let them go. Kinda feel the weight lift as soon as they’re out of the way.
I’ll be doing similar with my collection. I want to create a section of my personal favourite movies. Even if it’s just one shelf. It’ll be a shelf full of movies I’m gonna force upon my kids when they’re old enough because I think they’re great.
This is mostly how I maintain my collection although there's a small allowance for movies that I learn about and come to appreciate via streaming.
I’m purposely “double dipping” for my favorite movies or those I know are popular ones. I just got into 4K collecting less than 2 weeks ago. My passion now is to replace my favorite movies with the new format and upgrade DVDs, and DVD-Rs of other popular movies to BluRays. I won’t sell any of the older DVDs or BluRays I have. They will be an “insurance policy” for those if the new 4K of a favorite or popular movie goes bad and can’t be replaced. My new 4k player upscales my older formats to look like the next format above it.
I can remember the same thing happening when everyone was replacing their VHS tapes with DVDs thinking it was the best thing that would ever happen for home video. Then came BluRays and now 4Ks. I’m never getting rid of any of my physical copies of anything, music or video.
Completely see your reasoning. How do you store your titles ? I’m struggling for space as it is. Can’t imagine being able to keep everything 😔
Must admit. Not sure I’ve ever regretted clearing out the VHS. Think the titles I had were quite easily replaceable on other formats so not really been an issue there for me.
@@PhillwithadoubleLI sometimes regret selling and giving away my VHS tapes in garage sales. I didn’t have storage space for everything after they’d been replaced with DVDs or DVD-Rs. If you mean the discs when you say “titles”, it’s because I now live in my late parents’ house and plan to make my tiny house on this property a library building for my physical media collection. There’s space in my new house that my parents didn’t use for storage. My collection is not as large as some I’ve seen on RUclips, but I don’t buy everything available either.
@@phillipblades6784 that sounds really cool idea 🙌🏼
I'm only a double dipper when I forget to check my database prior to a purchase...
What database do you use ?
I’ve not used one for many years. I did at a time use one but it’s long gone now.
Hey Phill, it is me commenting again. You are not alone, and it is not just you. As I have said, I am a notorious double, and sometimes triple dipper, or even more than that in rarer instances if it is an all time favorite.
I had to laugh when I heard you say that the Thing is one of the films you keep dipping into. The movie that I have dipped the most on is the Thing, I have dipped six times for it over the years. I got the DVD long ago, then the studio bare bones blu ray, then I got the Scream Factory blu ray with the slipcover. The fourth one was me getting the Scream Factory limited edition steelbook, which had the same exact contents as the slipcover version. I didn't need two version of the movie by the same label, but because it is my favorite movie I let it slide.
Then last year, when I got into 4K, I got the deluxe 4K box set by Universal with the poster, soundtrack, and everything else from the UK oop at a good price from one of my favorite indie stores. That is intended to be my final version. When I got that in the mail I was elated and excited to have such a great limited 4K set of the Thing.
But wait, there is a sixth one, and this one makes the least sense. OrbitDvd sometimes lists rare items, one night I saw a brand new copy of the Arrow limited edition blu ray set, the same one that you show in the video, pop up for more than I paid for the oop 4K Universal set which comes with more stuff. I knew it made no sense, since even the region B blu rays came with the Universal 4K deluxe set. But being a huge the Thing fan and because I love Arrow box sets, I impulsively bought it. I got it for the different artwork and the poster inside, when it came in the mail, instead of feeling excited like I did with the 4K Universal set. I held it in my hand and was asking myself why I bought it just for the different art box and the poster inside.
I have also dipped many times on the first Phantasm, Black Christmas, and some other movies.
Well, recently as of last year I started to get frames to decorate the home with my posters from my limited sets. I hung a few up, Phantasm, Phenomena, and a print of a photograph of Vincent Price my girlfriend got me years ago. I also got a large the Thing poster, an out of print Black Christmas Scream Factory poster, and a reprint of the classic the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly poster. I ordered some other frames for those posters, and have yet to hang those framed posters up. But I intent to hang them up over my collection in the living room. I also have a small odd sized Fulci's Zombie poster from an old DVD, and a daybill poster of Tourist Trap. I have wanted to frame them for almost fifteen years, but they never fit in proper frames. I bought custom frames for them, and I am going to put them up soon in the bedroom.
Back in early March, when it was announced by Scream Factory that they were putting out Killer Klowns from Outer Space on 4K, my favorite B movie horror film when it comes to horror comedy and absurdity right along with Brain Damage. I usually get Scream releases slowly over time. I had never ordered direct from their store. If you order direct, you get an extra slipcover, and a poster or posters in certain bundles for a few dollars more than the release price on Amazon. I never cared enough to order from them to get their posters.
But then I saw them put up their two versions of Killer Klowns from Outer Space, the slipcover and the steelbook each with different posters. The slipcover version came in a "smaller" bundle with an extra slipcover featuring art of the pizza delivery scene, with two posters and a sticker. And the limited steelbook with Slim on the front with cotton candy cocoons came with the poster of the cover of the steelbook.
I knew it was insane, and it did not make much sense, and I would not have done it for any other Scream Factory horror release. But I placed my first order with them, and I bought both the double slipcover version with the two posters, and the steelbook with its own poster. Two versions of the same release in different packaging by the same label!
I absolutely did it for the posters, because they are all the same size, 18 x 24, and I want to hang the pizza delivery one with all of the klowns on it in the living room above my wall of shelves of my collection alongside the Thing, Black Christmas, and the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. And I figure, if I get tired of looking at it, I can then hang Slim with the cotton candy cocoons up in the same frame, or put that one in the bedroom. The third poster is the standard theater artwork.
I am obviously a big Killer Klowns fan, what really triggered me to make the purchase for the pizza scene poster, there was a shirt last year from my favorite horror shirts company called Fright Rags, they came out with a limited pizza pie shirt that came in a pizza pie box designed after the movie. I wanted the shirt but I was too slow to jump on it. The artwork on the shirt is much different than the movie scene, but it references the scene on the shirt, and it reminded me how I wanted the shirt, and I decided the scene would look great on the wall. I have been ordering from Fright Rags since around 2010, and I have around 14 of their shirts. They make the best horror shirts out there and I just pick up a design or two every year, and it has become a mini collection thing I do.
After placing that impulse order for the two versions of Killer Klowns 4K, I realized it was overboard for one movie, even for the posters. But I told myself I can always sell one version of the movie down the road. I just really wanted those posters.
It was about after that I started to slow down, I had placed a few Arrow pre-orders, Carrie, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and City of the Living Dead. But after they came, I decided I am going to take a break from buying unless it is another critical release because so far there is nothing else that is urgent coming out.
But yeah, I am guilty as charged with double dipping and more depending on the title. If it is not in my top favorites, but I still like it, I have in many cases bought the DVD and upgraded to the blu ray. But I haven't gone crazy on many of the other ones like I have the Thing, Phantasm, Black Christmas, and Killer Klowns from Outer Space.
And speaking of the subject of collecting, my late grandma who passed away years ago was a big collector of designer teddy bears, art glass, and dolls. She got so crazy in her collecting that even though she had a very good paying career with the state, she filed for bankruptcy twice over her collecting. I would guess she spent at least over 100k on her collection in her lifetime if not more. At one point she had a whole garage and a closet full of her collection, most of which she never opened and kept boxed away because she bought so much she couldn't even put it out to look at it.
She ended up leaving her huge collection to me after she passed away. I am needless to say not into dolls, bears or art glass. I am keeping a few for sentiments sake, but I have been slowly selling her collection over the years on Ebay to people that actually want it. Not only am I not into it, I just don't have the space for it. It takes forever to sell it though, as the market for such things is very small, I have probably sold half of her collection. I still probably have over $20,000 value in her collection sitting around. But no one wants to buy it the last few years. I have only sold a few of her things each year for the last few years. I have bears, dolls, and art glass worth $100 or more each, and I will get people offering me $20 for a $100-$200 item of hers. In many cases I have receipts for what she paid, guidebooks for their value, so I know what it is worth.
Out of respect to her memory and all the money and effort she spent on her collection, I refuse to sell her stuff for next to nothing, and while I have no space for it, I would rather keep her collection stored with the listings active and wait for someone that is willing to pay for what an item is worth. If an item sells, it sells, if not, I will wait twenty years to sell the rest if need be. I bring her up because she is a great example of how collecting anything can get out of control, and how you should never let it get to the point where you have to file for bankruptcy over it. And even though I go overboard at times, I have kept my collecting more under control in comparison to her.
Anyway, I am rambling again. If my comments are long, it is because I tend to hyper focus on the things that I enjoy because I have aspergers, for me it is horror, and I suppose that is why I have focused my collection largely on horror, sci-fi, and animation and why my collection is not as diverse in genre as many others I have seen online like for example your collection seems to be more widely varied than mine. Yeah, I have classic dramas, crime, spaghetti westerns, comedies, action, adventure and other films in my collection, but not as many as other people I have seen have.
My girlfriend's parents are not into horror, and because of that they have never shown an interest in my large wall of movies. Lucky for me though, my girlfriend enjoys horror almost as much as me, she isn't obsessed with it like me, but she has enjoyed watching many of the films in my collection with me over the years.
Don't feel too bad about doubledipping to upgrade to the newer formats, so many of us have done it, if it is a film that you absolutely love, then it is worth the upgrade if you enjoy the upgrade. And you can always clear out the older duplicates for more storage space like you have been doing because as you said it brings you clarity and you get on the path to having a more curated collection.
Halloween is another I frequently dip into.
Not sure if I showed in the video but some of the titles I still have on laserdisc too. The Thing and Halloween included.
One of the things I do think about with the collection is who has to deal with it when I’m gone and what happens to it. It’s kinda morbid to think about but it’s one of the things that made me consider what I’m keeping hold of and for what reasons. If it isn’t getting used then there just no longer seems a massive reason to be keeping hold of everything… particularly when they’re double and I’m not going to use another version. Sometimes I do keep a double if there’s exclusive content I want to keep but everything else… I need to limit it down.
My problem now is… taking the time to start listing items on eBay. I cleared a bunch to CEX on trade but there’s also some I know the worth of and I know eBay would be the best place to get the best value back. It’s then just down to that time issue.
I don’t want to break off doing these RUclips videos just to be able to list things on eBay 😂
I will get to it… I need to get to it. Perhaps make a video of me listing things 😂 2 birds, 1 stone !
@@PhillwithadoubleLI saw some of your laser discs in one or two of your videos, I can't recall if I saw those two though.
I love the first two Halloween's, the third is interesting as a non Michael Myers film. But as far as Michael Myers goes, I don't quite care to follow Halloween for him beyond Halloween 2. I lost interest after that.
I get your thoughts about who will have to deal with it when you are gone and what will happen to it. While morbid, I can see how that is helping you consider what you keep and why. I do feel that there is no point in anyone worrying about what will happen to the things they enjoyed when they are gone. We all go eventually, and we won't know what happens to our stuff unless we make arrangements. I wouldn't let such thoughts get in the way for anyone enjoying what they love. I have occasionally thought about what would happen to my film collection when I am gone, I have thought about how it would be nice if it went to someone or a place that will enjoy the cinema history of it all. But I have never dwelt on that long, because it seems like it would be so hard to arrange, how would you find someone who cares enough to want it. So, I don't worry about that. Although handling my late grandma's collection has left me dealing with it personally which is why I have thought of it. I was the only one in the family that had space for her collection, so I took it with me.
It can take a long time listing things on Ebay if you have a lot to list, finding the value of an item, especially taking quality photos, writing detailed descriptions, etc. My main experience is listing my grandma's collection. She collected Boyd's bears, Annette Funicello bears, dolls by various brands, and Fenton art glass.
Unlike with movies and games, you cannot carry in a teddy bear or a doll to a store and trade it in! Ebay is the only place for that sort of thing. And even then, it is not like trying to sell a more widely desired valuable item. It is a conundrum, when the items are worth a lot, but the market is so small that you cannot find the buyer. I have a metal shelf that is ceiling height full of her stuff, and in the hallway I have boxes stacked with more inside them. It is way more clutter than my movie collection, but I know it is worth a great deal of money. It was selling well for about six years then it just stopped selling likely because the economy is bad and as mentioned the market for her stuff is not a wide demographic. I have resigned myself to waiting as the years go by hoping the rest sells over time.
I have tried to show appreciation for the dolls, bears, and art glass, but it is just not my thing. There are a few pieces of art glass I keep out because they are pretty. But overall I hold my sentimental value with more simpler things that she left behind than designer bears and dolls.
I have never really done trade in much for my stuff, because I am aware they give you less than half its value. I would definitely advise even if you take your time, if you have releases that you no longer want that are worth more. I don't suggest you trade them in. Put them up on Ebay at your own pace when you feel you have the time. Because if you trade an OOP release in they will just then sell it for what it is worth after giving you half of what it is worth.
One tip that I learned from listing my grandma's collection is that for most categories Ebay takes about 13-15 percent of the total final sale value with shipping included. If a title is worth a lot, and if you want the full value, and you need the money, factor in Ebay taking their cut. That is why prices on Ebay are usually priced up for pretty much any collectable, and other online auction sites are similar. For my grandma's collection, I put up a price with best offer to factor in haggle room, so I can hopefully get an offer close to what it is worth with fees included. With most of her stuff, it is still worth at least what she paid, so I try to get close to what she paid. And when I clear out a movie I no longer want the same principle applies, I try to again get as close as I can to what it is worth if it is a valued OOP title.
If you are having fun making your videos, don't stop making what you enjoy to spend long boring periods of time making tedious listings unless you really need to sell it as soon as possible.
And I would say that eventually making a video of you listing things is a good idea! There you go! You have another idea for another entertaining video!
@@kaguraimmortal9131 eBay listing is pretty tedious. Il get it done at some point. No real rush or desire to do it at the moment.
I double dip for 3 reasons... 1) a movie I've never upgraded and a great edition comes out, 2) special features I HAVE to have (this is rare), 3) movies I love and adore and a sucker for any version. Highlander is my fave film. I have a VHS, 3 DVDs, 4 Blus and a 4K (don't even have a 4K set up!!).
I'm the same 6 versions of the Matrix on 3 formats 😂😂
Do i remember Highlander dvd with some kind of steel slipcover type thing ? It could have been one of the sequels. That was nice… and pretty unique.
How do you feel about the rumoured remake ?
I used to dip in and out of the tv show at one point which I kinda enjoyed.
@@MattVs_Movies I was chasing the Matrix on laserdisc at one point. That’s a pretty tough (and expensive) one to find. Well, at least it was when I was looking.
@@PhillwithadoubleL yeah I'm not picking anymore up unless a film vault comes out 🤣 never say never
@@MattVs_Movies Film Vault. Ha. I’ve managed to avoid that collection… I’ve lingered over them a couple of times but when I sat and thought about it. I didn’t ‘need’ anything in that package beyond the movie disc… wanted maybe, but didn’t need
I used to sell off the duplicates, but now it doesn’t seem worth the effort. You can’t sell them for much more than .50 cents to a dollar. You can donate them or give them to a family member or collector. The thing about physical media today is that’s it’s getting harder to find. I fear that in the near future even more so. The studios want more control to stream, re release in theaters etc, and with physical media that causes those efforts to not be as controlled or successful. So, it may not be a bad idea to keep what you have, or share, but I still think it’s a good idea to buy the movies that you like and upgrade when possible to the best format on your favorites. I, like you have owned my favorites on VHS, CED videodisc, Laserdisc, DVD, Blu-ray and 4K. History repeats itself so maybe in the future another format comes along that revives physical media. For now protect your collection.
Yeah, I’ve seen the value of many items plumet. Even those that were previously worth a decent amount have dropped with new re issues of the same movies.
I’m going to clear through the majority of doubles. Mainly to get that space back and give me certain clarity either way my collection and what I’m keeping hold of.
Still burns seeing the lack of worth or interest in the things that I held as being quite precious.
This is why I love combo packs. 4K plus the BD in one package. I used to double dip when a movie came out only in 4K, BD or DVD. I had Lord of the Rings in all formats? Why? My son had the only 4K player on his XBox and if we traveled, we have a portable DVD player. Now, I just buy the best format only for the movies I really love and get rid of the multiple copies.
I’m still amidst a big sort through to limit down most duplicates. Still have arguments in my head about the necessity to keep numerous copies. I’m a work in progress 😂
Today I’ve been looking at the collection and considering a bigger clear out and reorganisation. I love having a collection but I’ve just lost my favourite movies amongst the chaos of ‘everything’
Your not alone pal I keep my old dvds because when I first bought them they cost around 10 to 20 pound each now there worth about 50p so I just can't bring myself to let them go for that so I keep them with the blu ray version right next to it 😂
Mate… that’s been my exact way of thinking.
If it isn’t worth anything then I might as well keep it. Even if I’m not sure if I’d ever watch it again.
I need to change that mindset for my own sanity… and a little space back 😂
I mean I’m not a psychologist or anything and I’m a bit of the same in a way I don’t love getting rid of things but in the end you gotta realize there’s literally no point in having two of the same thing especially if it’s just some random dvd and a blu ray tbh I think we all keep these things because we’re hoarders and we need some help
100% agree. The doubles have got to go.
Currently I’m in a better mindset with my collection and am making headway into clearing out a lot of stuff.
It is / has been a problem but I understand a little more now around where the issue came from. Still struggle of course but actually thinking clearer about things… and making these type of videos has helped.
@@PhillwithadoubleL yeah that’s good I’m the same way I mean I understand wanting to have a multi format collection I just think unless the edition of the movie is special there isn’t a point having it on tow formats at least that’s my mindset for not having too much crap around
I came from 2 hoarders and I try very hard to curate not stockpile :) I know it is hard but if you have trouble have a friend or family take them to the donation bin. The local library is always happy cause they can either sell them and get funds or use them in the library. Either way it frees up my space and gets an item I am not using new home. Books, dvds, cds, video games and even board games. I collect a bunch of it all so I have to be careful.
I feel in a better place with my thought process at the moment. Things are moving. Limited free time is making it a slow process but there’s a lot I’m going to get out. I have a donation pile / a trade pile etc etc. hoping to be able to incorporate getting some of this stuff actually gone into a video so I can show things actually moving rather than just talking about it. Plus… making the videos actually helps me think clearer about this potential issue.
I might see if the library would want a donation over the charity shop to be fair. Good call on that one !
Games Ive pretty much cleared out. One retro console with a handful of games and only got 4 or 5 games left for my PlayStation.
@@PhillwithadoubleL It is always a process when you collect stuff :) I have an entire wall in my living room of board games. On top of a wall of books in my office. I have around 1,200 movies on disc. Not even to mention all my action figures and other nerdy fun ha. Trust me every hobby is the same with the same issues/questions. Even my ceramics friends post the same memes! Do I have too much, is my collection too big/small, and so on. No one is alone out there :)
Cue that guy collecting the "Speed" vhs.
Haha. I’ve seen a fella collecting Godzilla VHS too.
I only have 1 copy of everything. I don't need that many Die Hard discs LOL :-) Good intro man. Love collecting physical media, I really don't like how things with movies are going right now with everything being streamed. Just doesn't feel the same like it used to growing up.
No, I used to love going to blockbuster to pick up the latest physical release. Miss that with ordering so much online now.
It’s certainly not the same. I do use streaming a lot myself but there are reasons for me doing that (working away from home a lot).
I don’t like the way things are going either the physical discs disappearing from a lot of stores either. Got a feeling collecting physical might get more expensive again over the next couple of years.
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Believe it or not I still rent movies, I rent them from the library. I just rented some latest movies. Adding to what you said about collecting physical media getting expensive. Yes I feel that will happen. Money is tight for a lot of people now including me.
God I'll get mad if something like what Best Buy did happens again. Infuriating, but I feel hopeful, look at how records/vinyl made a comeback
@@mrblue8439 I don’t think it’ll ever disappear. But… I could see Disney completely pulling out of physical, using the content for Disney+ but then over time possibly leasing to other companies to release their titles.
I don’t think it’ll be a good enough financial gain for them to produce physical themselves vs having the subscribers on Disney+
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I see. I just don't have the money for Disney+ thank you for the chat. Have a great week man.
@@mrblue8439 you too… of course, that might not ever happen. Just my thoughts that are completely unsubstantiated!
I have double dipped in the past but have really cut back
I or the wife really need to love the movie and it has to be a big jump in video and audio quality
Last double dip was I upgraded the wife's Blu Ray copy of titanic to the 4K version
I agree. The upgrade has to be for the right reasons. And then, why not clear out the old edition of all the content you need is on the new release.
I’m guilty of having kept all and everything.
Most of these doubles will be cleared out unless there’s a specific strong reason not to.
I'm even worse, i actually have duplicate copies of the same edition.I will go into Charity shop and see something i already have and say i will have that as a spare copy.I know its not logical deep down.I have to ask do others do this crazy thing? Enjoyed video.
Ooh, I don’t think I’ve really gone into that type of double dip. Although I have had a couple of the same release for different regions. (One USA import and then the UK counterpart).
I’m sure there are others that do it too.
I think sometimes it might be needed though. I have kids, I’ve seen how the little monsters can manhandle the discs. Sometimes you need that spare !
There really is nothing wrong with wanting to keep the ones you've bought in the past. But if space is an issue...... that's a different story.
Absolutely nothing wrong with it.
For my own collection though, I’d like to try and avoid too many doubles… although this video doesn’t really reflect that 😳
Unless you have an incredibly large house, I would simply get rid of all DVDs and older formats unless the content is no longer available. They were designed for old cathode ray tube TVs and look terrible on HD or 4K sets. I’ve replaced all niche content for better physical editions and replaced all mainstream content I had with digital versions on iTunes (now Apple TV). Losing the clutter feels great.
I’ve been using iTunes a lot more recently. I’ve replaced a few dvd that way.
The DVDs are going out the door. As you say, just no point when there’s better counterparts out there. There are a handful that I’ve kept hold of which haven’t yet made the jump but they are very few… and I’ve not had a good search to see if they’re upgradeable somewhere (Death to Smoochy being one of them).
What I’ve done so far, getting some cleared was tough but did feel better when it was gone.
I have bought Return of the Jedi on VHS, Laser Disc PAL, Laser Disc NTSC, Laser Disc special editions, DVD, Blu-ray, 4K, and downloaded the 4K original edit
Do you still own them all too ?
I still have New Hope on laserdisc in my storage tub. It’s a lovely gatefold.
@@PhillwithadoubleL I own the NTSC Laser discs, but I do not have a working player :(
@@peterbumper2769 same with no longer having a laserdisc player. They do look cool in those frames though !
Yeah I'm guilty of this tbh. I double dip for many reasons such as having different artwork of my favourite films, getting that collector's edition or sometimes it's just cheap (dependant on the format). Btw awesome video mate 💿🔥👍
The funny thing with collecting for the artwork (which I’ve done too). Is that for a lot of its life, it’s hidden away on a shelf.
Sometimes consider if it’s worth just buying a nice print and displaying the artwork instead 🤷🏼♂️and yet, each and every time I’m tempted to rebuy a title because it’s a new edition.
LOL, I do the same thing. Get it VHS then when the next format comes get the same movie on DVD then Blu-ray now 4k which gives me an extra copy on DVD and Digital. The movie that has done this to me has been GOONIES. No other movie have I had so many variants in format. I wish 4k would just give me the 4k to lower the cost of the movie. I never asked if I wanted to buy a DVD and Digital. It's just another excuse for them to mark up 4K over $20 My main collection is mostly DVDs and Blu-rays though.
Yep,
Same with my collections being between dvd and Blu ray. I do have some 4k and went a little mad upgrading when they first started being released but have slowed that down with some poor 4k releases and also, just not watching the movie straight away anyway and then seeing the prices drop. I tend to be a little more patient now.
You are *certainly* not alone! My plan on double-dipping generally (and FWIW I do have a plan!) is to put any 'upgraded' title (i.e. format improvement) into either the 'sell/exchange' box OR the 'store because it has unported extras' box (which might also cover unique collector packaging).
The plan obviously is then to pass on those I don't have a reason (self inflicted reason) to keep. However I accept through pure laziness I now have so many I am overwhelmed by the thought of taking them into CeX (or whatever exchange shop is best).
I also confess the 'keep for unported extras' though I think it's fair, never actually has a point because I can't remember the last time I actually picked up one of those discs to watch that extra... I don't have enough time for watch films or programmes let alone extras (especially ones on old, stored away discs).
I do also have a couple of titles where I do a "collect all the versions" though, luckily because Nova Media, WeET, BluFans etc are *very* expensive, that only applies to 3 or 4 titles!
I am determined this year to clear out superseded versions that have no reason to be kept (though occasionally I might put the new 4K from the Amaray in the old Blu-ray steelbook before passing on the BD and plastic (though generally I must say it annoys me to have the wrong disc in the case even when it's the right movie!).
Sadly (and I think my wife will be disappointed) I don't think it will make as much difference to the free space as she thinks it will as they're already off the shelves and boxed away...😢
Thanks for your comment. Nice to hear what others go through too.
I’m amidst a sort through and clear out. In going through things it kinda shocked me just how many times I’ve kept the older version.
Feel in a mess at the moment with piles all over. Some for eBay , some for CEX and some destined for the charity shops or to plug someone else’s collection.
Of course, I’ll still keep some double for the reasons you mentioned but I need to be more considered around the reasons why I want to keep.
Actually thinking of doing a video with the state of how I’ve hoarded some titles. It’s not just Blu ray. There’s also the laser discs and I still hold onto some old gaming consoles.
The thought of hitting CEX with bags of stuff is daunting. That worry that others will see the extent to what I’ve been keeping hold of. It needs to be done though.
@@PhillwithadoubleL That's familiar; I *was* going to put all my Blu-rays into eBay like I used to successfully, but they've made things so difficult and have so many cunning charges at the same time prices are so cheap (with expensive postal costs) they're really only CeX fodder now and steelbooks etc. the only things worth the eBay/PayPal rip off... DVDs at best 10p in most places I'll either charity shop or give/sell to local/work people if they're interested; hopefully with the number I had I'll get enough for one new one (and some goodwill).
I've quadruple dipped Rocky. I couldn't say no to the steel book in 4k.
I’ve done quad on a couple. Well, for the formats I’ve still kept. Pulp Fiction and The Thing. That’s not including the previous formats I’ve since got rid of (VHS and DVD).
Must clear some out though. Don’t need 4 really do I ?!
It’s interesting that as a collector I am frugal and always buy very carefully. But I buy every version of “Night of the living dead “ that I can find. Just saying!❤
If it’s a movie you love and it’s something you want to collect… yeah, why not. It’s when it seems that you’re doing it for everything that I seem to struggling a little with.
Yeah, you’re perhaps not going to watch them all but if that’s a collection you want and it’s the only thing that you collect like that for… go for it and enjoy it !
_"The Struggle is Real, Phill !!"_ I've so far spent well over $2,000 on my collection just during this past holiday season alone. Nearly all were 4K's with Slipcover or Steelbook. Additionally, since I purchased >90% of these titles during massive sales, on many titles I purchased both the slipcover AND the steelbook editions. _That's how truly pathetic I am._ And because that wasn't enough, I also bought 2nd and (in very few cases) a 3rd fk'ing copy of a steelbook if I really loved it. Both these additional copies intended for future Gifts to friends, as I know that many of these steelbooks will one day be well out of print (I already have many from years ago that were cheap in their day, and now fetch outrageous prices on eBay.)
In total this binge season I added at least 70 titles to my own collection, plus a ridiculous backlog of 'spare/gift' units. Heck, I just spent another $200 just this past weekend on a new binge shopping run. I too feel the inner conflict as others do in the community. Why do I do this? I generally only choose films that I truly have interest in seeing _more than once,_ but honestly when I see a beautiful slipcover or especially steelbook, I'll give that high consideration just for that aspect alone. I've wasted, I mean invested, Plenty of $$ on such titles.
I admit it's an addiction, but I've come to terms with it in my mind: When I see a film (always at home now) I typically try to make it a small 'event': I pull out the media, look at the slipcover or steelbook, hold it, read it, enjoy the artwork and review its film specifications, ...Everything. Take a few minutes with it. Soak it in. Seriously, a lot of work is put into these films and this little piece of media + artwork is my own piece of homage to that effort. AND they're fun & beautiful! My latest revelation is that I'm going to get a little picture stand and just prop my media on that stand, over to the side of the TV, during my screening. This will be the Marquee for my 'movie event'. Just like when you go to the theatre and stare at the poster before you walk in. Except, this at home is so much better.
Obviously I'm not even covering the technical merits of physical, like bonus features (which as you duly point out are not always same across new releases, and I LOVE these things). And better yet, discs having *_FAR_* superior audio bitrates than streaming. I do like streaming too, but only for its immediate convenience on things I don't care to watch more than once. Bcuz that right there is also its downfall: when you can just sit down and *Press Play* on a whim, well to me the whole _Theatrical Experience_ gets killed right along with it. There's no build-up to the event, and therefore there can be No nostalgia for your experience; it just feels 'empty'. It's not necessarily bad, but it certainly does not 'add' to the experience. So My Conclusion: I love physical media, that's just not going to change bcuz I'm set in my ways, and so I buy whatever The F*k I Want! Life is for Living!!
So eloquently put. I can feel your passion from your comment.
Love that you take in the whole physical experience and the idea of displaying the ‘now playing’ title.
Do your titles get displayed on shelves or have you had to store some in boxes ?
The extras are always such a big draw for me. I love hearing behind the scenes stories and seeing how these things are put together. I often get more enjoyment from the features than the actually movie. Some titles kept because of the extras rather than the film itself.
I don’t double dip at all, never felt the need to (thank goodness) well saying that I do have one title twice and that’s because one is part of a set and the other is in a box set from a different label, other than that (and that really annoys me) no other doubles. I find it fascinating that other people do own various copies of the same film because of variant art work 🧐 interesting subject, take care mate👍😃👍
A lot of those I featured I’d just been too lazy to take the old version out and re organise. Somehwere along the way it just got to a ridiculous state.
You’ve done well to avoid the duplication issues.
Even though some of the laserdiscs I have are duplicates. I still have plans to use them as wall art. Just need to claim that room from the kids when they’re a little older.
@@PhillwithadoubleLclaiming my daughters room when she moved out was a game changer, it’s not that I’m against double dipping (each to their own) it’s a case of maximising the space left on the shelf. Great idea with using laser disc for wall art 👍
@@kermitsghost space is the biggest issue I think. Don’t want that collection taking over too much of the house. It’s already spilling over a little.
Love it bro! We all double dip!! Haha
🙌🏼🙌🏼 double dippers unite !
50% Arrow sale started at Barnes and Noble.
Not sure there any US Arrow titles I’m wanting at the moment.
Wouldn’t mind the Carlitos Way 4k UK edition but nothing much else.
Have you picked anything up ?
@@PhillwithadoubleL 4LEs: "Tremors 2" a Sammo Hung title , a Jackie Chan title and "Day of the Locust" to add to the Imprint version; sale ends on Feb 5th; will be probably wait until 2 weeks so what
I might order goes to the next credit card billing cycle; you could also order the "Conan" duology for about $45.
While I have been recollecting again, specifically 4k, or blurays when not on dvd, but I absolutely purge the old version, whether it is dvd or previous bluray. And for any other movie, ensure it is something I want in my collection (ie something not likely to be readily available on streaming).
I’m mid purge now. Going to set myself target date for actually getting stuff out of the door. Sorting stuff is one thing, getting it done is another.
Can’t be caught in the trap of just sorting other piles to just continue to gather dust.
I certainly need to purge a number of the duplicates.
You mentioned the worry of a lot of collectors. If it’s not readily available streaming (or anywhere else). That Fear of Missing out informs so much of our collecting habits in more ways than one.
I have doubled dip several times but I must have a strong reason to do so eg very good remastering on video and audio but I have many boxs of DVDS I will never upgrade that I cannot justify getting the Blu ray or 4k Versions of.
Same. I dig out a couple of boxes of DVDs from my attic space for my last video. Actually making plans to finally clear them out.
If I’ve not upgraded or even. Prices theyve been gone from the shelves for years then is there any reason for me to keep them ?
Sold 10 older blurays on Friday because I had an updated version.
I’ll be doing the same for some of these. Didn’t realise how any I had doubles of
Also havimg a backup coppy on dvd is a good idear
Not sure I feel the need for a back up copy for the majority of titles. It’s nice to feel safe that you always have a back up just incase but I’d say a back up will likely never get used. In my years of collecting I’ve never had to use a back up or alternative methods to watch something I own.
I love your videos Phill and really thought I was already subbed. I must admit that I too hung onto my DVD collection even after I had bought a blu-ray version. I finally got round to getting rid of around 95% of my dvd's by selling them off for pennies in some cases to music magpie. The only dvd's I kept hold of are some tv series that I can't buy on blu-ray yet such as 'Rising Damp'. I should start making videos again, but I most probably wont. Keep up the good work. Very entertaining.
Thanks for the kind words 🙏🏼 glad you’re enjoying the content so far… if I do drift off on weird tangents with the videos, gimme a nudge !
I’ve this week been sorting through the DVDs. Lots for trade / charity. Sleeving those that aren’t on Blu ray yet. Movies everywhere but hopefully be on top and clearing out soon.
Then, when dvd is clear I need to look closer at the Blu ray and these pesky doubles.
I’ve found that making these videos is helping me think through my reasons for collecting and keeping. It’s quite cathartic.
Plus, it’s helping me connect with other like minded folks with some great suggestions
I got my DVDs and that's all I need
You’ve done well avoiding being sucked into the constant upgrade game.
Mission Impossible: 1 disc DVD and 6 years later there release 2 disc SE DVD with the bonus disc. It also include new cover and disc art, but i whant it for bonus disc and i only pay € 1,00 for it. I pay Fl 43,45 (19,50 €) for 1 disc DVD at start of my collection (2001).
Bandits: 2002 DVD release with extra's(Bought in 2003 for € 4,99) and 2004 DVD version with same front cover without extra's. Last one was a gift.
I have BD/DVD Combopacks too, but i count them as Bluray.
The other double ones are movie's that i only collect on VHS and deside to buy on DVD too and in one case on VHS and BD. 20 Bond movie's (Till Tomorrow Never Dies, CR1967 and Never Say Never Again) that i have on VHS also on DVD. I also have first 2 Jurassic Park movie's, Independence Day, The Mask on VHS and DVD. The Batman movie's i have on VHS and BD.
I have one movie on VHS left that i whant BD/DVD Compoback from: Fantasia (1940) and mabey some day i stil whant to have The Rock (1996) on BD (If there release new edition who include audiocommentary).
My moost expensive Bluray is € 15,00 and that be for 4 disc 3d Edtion with slipcover of The Hobbit 2. Last couple of years twice i pay € 10,00 for 2 disc Bluray (i only did this because with second title of 6,00 and 3th title for 5,00 i pay 21 in total anf feels like delayed buy 3 pay 2.) and 2 disc 3D bluray with slipcover for € 10,00. Climate is changed 2-3 years since i started in 2012-2013 and those days with only 1-2 (3) local stores left and only 1 online store. For dvd's and start of my BD collection i spend more because it was fresh and there be more to buy. Iam happy with everything that i can stil buy, but there are stil some releases that even more difficult to get. Where are all those lefts overs for example.
Glad I’m not alone on this doubling up ! Thank you for sharing.
I have never owned a laser disc player but I have been tempted to buy some movies on laser disc to frame and put on the wall
They do look particularly nice in the frames.
I love the artwork on some of the releases and often. Getting that laserdisc for the art can be cheaper than buying a nice quality print.
I’ve just kept hold of too many I think. I can’t put them all on my walls !
I like the art and text on the japanese laser disc movies
I love me some monster movie action and would love to find a Japanese Godzilla laserdisc to frame@@PhillwithadoubleL
I get rid of all doubles and keep the version with the best picture. Often times the extras on DVDs are just 5-10 minute long featurette of the cast talking about the making of the film, and are not worth keeping once you've seen them once. The only time I will keep a DVD when I already own a Blu-ray is when there is a good commentary track not found on newer versions.
It’s always those audio commentaries that seem the most troublesome to get moved across to a newer release. I noticed the Michael Mann commentary for Miami Vice wasn’t ported across to the new 88Films release recently.
Some of my doubles have been sheer laziness I’m not organising the latest releases properly so I don’t go back and pull out the older version. Then others… no idea why I’ve felt the need to keep hold of them.
Now I’ve pulled them all off the shelf for the video it’s giving me chance to get better organised.
Some of the DVD commentaries can be quite good and difficult to part with. I have a few movies with unique commentary tracks (Cat People) or additional picture detail (Eyes Wide Shut's unmatted 1.78:1 ratio full frame DVD). In those cases I buy a standard double-disc Blu-ray case and pair the old DVD disc with the new BRD and artwork. @@PhillwithadoubleL
I think it goes with the passion of collecting physical media, maybe its the fear of loss or going without
It is most certainly that fear.
I think it’s the fear the informs a lot of our collections and what we keep hold of.
Need to break that cycle though as a lot of it is just simply not needed to the extent I’ve been collecting.
I don’t want to buy things just incase it’s not available in the future in a certain edition. I want to change to collecting things because they’re things that I love not because it may or may not sell out.
I have 7 versions of the original Halloween and I am OK with it.
I didn’t keep the VHS but I still have the laserdisc and DVD.
Couple of Blu Ray and I’m sure I’ll be getting that 4k at some point
Usually when I upgrade I try to sell or give away my old copy.
That’s what I ‘should’ have been doing. Not sure if it’s been laziness or my need to keep everything. It’s now at a point that it’s just looking silly.
Certainly not alone pal. I keep multiple copies for many reasons. Region coding, artwork, nostalgia, lending to people and also I’m collector. It’s that simple. Never too ,any copies of Halloween
Halloween is one of my remaining laserdiscs. Kept for that artwork.
I’m still on the edge with the laserdiscs. Do I clear out or do I keep and display. Been keeping them ready for when I can build out a movie room / studio, get them framed and mounted.
Kevin smith movies I’ve kept the dvd versions of for no real reason. Think the most I’ve got for one movie is 4 for The Thing / Halloween and Pulp Fiction.
The upside is that you keep economy activity rolling...
At least there’s an upside to this ridiculous consumerism
When it comes to a franchise like Doctor Who, you may find yourself double or even triple-dipping (or more!), mostly because of the bonus features (or in the case of The Collection, watching the series in HD). Needless to say, every time they re-release NuWho or Classic Who with more content, it’s pretty tempting!
It’s difficult not to get carried away with it isn’t it ? Especially if you’re a big fan.
I think it’s ok for the odd one for strong reasoning but gotta consider if those reasons warrant needing to keep the other copies
@@PhillwithadoubleLIf anything, keep certain copies if certain bonus features were not included in updated versions (i.e., rights issues prevented them from being re-released due to music or footage copyright). If you know you just have a 1:1 copy in your collection with nothing new, then by all means sell it (unless you wish to keep a backup copy just in case one stops working).
I own lots of the same game for multiple consoles, which there is really no need to.
Fx I own L.A. Noire for PS3, PS4 and Switch.
Thankfully i don’t think I’ve double dipped on any games across consoles. Although, the original tomb raider trilogy on the switch could change that when it’s released. Fancy a bit of Lara when I’m on the move.
Now I double dip when I buy a 4k version and I don't even have a 4k tv🤣
It’s future proofing my friend… and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.
I’m the same though. No 4k player yet and still only HD in the living room. Decided against going 4k for now because we have young kids. They’re a nightmare for fingers on the screen. Although I think now we’re getting to a safer age.
Me too....😂 Cheerz from Germany.😎
@@ICECOLD-om6yg yay. So many with the same… issues ??!
I use the android app that keeps track of my films to limit by double dipping. But I'm okay with doing it if there's a directors cut or it has been remastered.
I just need to make sure I clear out the older edition of things… unless they have any exclusive extras which haven’t ported across.
I think it’s ok making the double dip if there’s a strong enough reason. I just don’t seem to have cleared things out which perhaps should have been.
@@PhillwithadoubleL I kept the lord of the rings DVD and Blu ray as the colour grading changes and the boxes are nice. I have the DVD of gone in 60 seconds for the directors cut and a few others like this. Maybe I'll next watch them but I wish I had the original star wars where Han shot first or the original blade runners to compare. I just bought the avatar collectors edition for the extended cut of avatar which adds all the character development. As time goes on Hollywood is going to edit out scenes and events for sensitivity reasons. As this happens I keep thinking are you getting rid of the original intended version by the film makers. That thought makes me think it's not the worst idea holding on to the double dips mate.
@@simonl2072 there have been a few movies now where the colour grading has changed now. Completely see those as valid reasons for keeping hold of the old ones.
Some of those lord of the rings discs have some amazing extras. Love the video diaries that Peter Jackson’s used to do for a bunch of his movies.
I made a mistake many years ago and I took all my DVDs out of the cases and put them in binders because of space. Ugh! Worst decision I ever made. I ended up buying all the movies again haha
😂😂 I’ve just put a bunch into binders.
Although I’ve been selective about which titles get relegated from the shelves.
@@PhillwithadoubleL I'm from the United States and it's so sad to see all my local Best Buys Walmarts in targets all stopped carrying DVDs. So devastating
@@crackerass69691 do you have to source your physical stuff online mainly now ?
It’s gutting seeing so much go so quickly.
In the UK the retail space for physical media has been poor for many years now. Can’t remember the last time I purchased a movie in a store vs online
@@PhillwithadoubleL I have no digital media at all. I would never do that. I have over 3,000 DVDs.
I was blessed with a huge living room haha
I had the same issue until... I felt overloaded by Godzilla franchise, Star Wars, and Doctor Who so many copies of VHS, DVD, then Blu-ray. Granted not all classic Doctor Who is on blu-ray, but ones that were (upgraded to blu-ray) I managed to sell, same with some Star Wars and Godzilla on older formats. Managed to to clear a whole six shelf book case and have some money to pick up other things. Some I broke even on, some took a loss, but they all got use out of them so I don't feel that bad, but felt I could "breath" better, have some room, and some cash at the end of it.
Yeah, I’m hoping to build up some credit for future bits. Overwhelming when I looked how many duplicates there were.
Have you started re filling that bookcase with other bits now ?
Glad I moved the DVDs on when I did and didn’t feel compelled to keep them at the time. That coulda been a whole extra issue to deal with !
@@PhillwithadoubleL yeah, you definitely could build some credit. Yeah it is overwhelming. Also have to keep in mind a majority of special features do get rereleased with the newer formats, plus if anything you'll rewatch the film or show, before if ever the other features. Started to fill it with some newer stuff however to make it not seen empty moved figures and other memorabilia over from elsewhere to fill some space and space out from other areas for more breathing room. Yeah understandable, you gotta take it one step at a time. Granted with selling some online took about two years to clear all my duplicates since VHS sits for a while unless you unloaded to a shop, heck could get it gone quick that way. Regardless when/if you get rid of the dups, you can have the space to curate around and in it with other memorabilia, family photos, etc,l. Or have room for newer stuff out collector sets. Btw picture frames for the laserdiscs looks awesome.
@@jeremycarr3448 I do still love the look of them laserdiscs.
It's all in the mind FOMO. I would certainly get rid of the older standard DVDS and Blu-Rays if you have upgraded, but if it's a limited edition, then i would keep it. But yeah, have a good clear out it actually easier than you think!
Scanning and boxing things this week.
Maybe reach out to a few folks to see if I can plug any gaps in anyone else’s collection before I donate.
Get a growing pile for various places. CEX / eBay / charity.
Didn’t realise how wide my double dipping was until I started pulling from the shelves 😳
@@PhillwithadoubleL You will feel a big weight has lifted and some cash in your pocket or vouchers from CEX
@@MattVs_Movies vouchers… then I can buy more !
Haha, when does it end !
@@PhillwithadoubleL it never ends!
Just put my dvds into sleeves then in tubs to save wall space for more blu-rayx. And .4k.
Rocky
Top gun
Star wars
Game of Thrones.
Ps Phill, you're not alone, mate
Weirdly Star Wars is one that I haven’t got multiple copies of. Didn’t keep the old VHS or DVDs for whatever reason.
Glad there’s others out there that struggle with this kinda thing too. I’m trying to be more mindful why I keep things… trying.
Dont worry, you are not alone. Or should we be worried, that we are not only ones ? 🤪 or should we even care??
Anyways, yes, I have dipped doubles way too many times: Back to The Future Trilogy, Star Wars, LOTR movies.... but for me, nro1 on this is Conan Barbarian (1982) ...got 3x dvd, basic & steelbook bluray, think I n e e d to order the coming 4K release even I dont give a F about that format, but its Conan Barbarian 💪😎 also plannig to buy old , big case, rental VHS and laser disc one day, when I find ones on desent price ( those are quite expensive around here 🇫🇮) ...do I r e a l y need all thowe versio s, propaply not, but just in case, you know.
Oh I know all too well.
I’m still keeping an eye on certain laserdisc too. No idea why. I’ve got the movies on 4k anyway. Why do I need the laserdisc that I can no longer even play. Haha. Collector brain !
I think it’s nice collecting for the movies you love (like Conan). I think it’s just when that habit over spills onto titles you aren’t really ‘that’ interested in is when I becomes something that worries me. I’ll prob still keep some duplicates but I gotta make sure they’re for the right movies.
Glad I’m not on my own 🙌🏼
And I think if you’re happy with the way you collect and what you have… don’t worry what anyone else thinks.
@@PhillwithadoubleL older format releases are quite popular among collectors even they dont have device to play them. Have few friends who are... normies... they dont care about fysical media and watch movies and series only from streaming servides. Though, they all have 1 or 2 vhs movies on their shelves, movies they realy liked. And of course, older the movie, prettyer the coverart 👍
Douple tipping is ok, sure. But for me, it has got way too bad. After I get through my books/comics, think I start going throug basic blurays... something just gotbto go even it hurts my "collecting" soul...
@@DVDhoarder I wish you luck in your own clearance. I’m finding it pretty tough at times but I can kinda see the light. Actually looking forward to clearing up my space again. Then restart collecting before going through the process again in a couple more years.
I keep seeing these videos from you complaining about having too much stuff and not enough space, seen quite a few now from you. But you don’t seem to do anything about it. Yes, you’re a hoarder. Get rid of the stuff you don’t need. Get rid of the stuff you won’t watch again.
Either do that or stop complaining about it it! Sorry to be blunt but there it is
There it is indeed.
Sorry if you feel it seems like complaining. Just really trying to go over some of the trials and tribulations of collecting for which I think a lot of us struggle with.
Don’t worry, things are moving on. Today I’ve actually been scanning a bunch of titles for CEX so stuff is moving. Slowly but it’s moving.
Its not easy to stop hording 🙄 and without complaining, how would you ever realise what you are doing or should do
These are great videos, been thinking same things . Nice to know that I am not only one with questions like these. You dont like to listen others thinking out loud mayby you should not watch videos like these .
@@DVDhoarder I’ve found making these videos has helped me think things through more than I previously would have. So you’re 100% right in that respect.
I’ve learned a lot recently around what potentially started me off collecting so many movies / hoarding to some extent. A little understanding goes a long way to being able to deal with the issue. May or may not do a video on that in the future but want to get better with the videos before I get a little more personal… or informative.
Got a couple of duplicates where i have upgrade but only very few
If it’s a great movie I think it’s unavoidable to not be chasing the upgrades. Just not sure why we sometimes keep so many duplicates
@@PhillwithadoubleL I want rid of my duplicates but id hang onto them if the artwork or something was unqiue with the other copy.
@@SecretOfMonkeyIsland784 I go through similar things in my head. Going to be taking a closer look at things soon though. Need to reclaim my space. Make sure I own the collection and it doesn’t own me.
I keep LD DVD + Blu-ray. No dupes due to space
Do you still have a LD player ? Not sure I’d watch them again when HD versions are out but every now and again I consider my decision to get rid of the player. Noisy as f though.
I kept the LD and DVD version if it's not available on other formats - especially discs by Criterion. Yes, I still have an LD player@@PhillwithadoubleL
I've recently purchased exactly the same copy of a film on the same media ie a duplicate but I have yet to get rid of one copy as which one do I get rid off? Which one is best to keep?
What's wrong with me! 😬😂
Hahaha.
Check carefully for blemishes and scuffs on the case before making that decision.
The slightest corner damage on a slipcover might force that decision.
I think we all sit in the same ridiculous boat with that sort of issue.
I see no point in having 2/3 versions of same film .
I don’t think there is any point. Yet it’s something I’ve still done. Admittedly some of these I just hadn’t got around to removing the duplicate but you’re right. There is no point in having more than 1 unless it offers up something that you care about (different cut or an exclusive extra)
If I Double dip. I get rid of the old One not enough room to keep both
I’m getting the same way. Part of my clear through was realising just how many times I’ve duplicated some titles and just not got around to taking the old version off the shelves.
Must follow your lead and get rid of the old one immediately !
For some reason I prefer the dvd format... dontvwant to get rid of those, but still, I been buying bluray versions of some of my favorite movies. Have some hundred blurays, about third of those are double dips... and I dont even have bluray player 🙄 yes, I know there are big problems on my way of thinking, but I just keep doing it. I ques I could get rid of some of those., but what if I need one later on. Will I find it anywhere? And if I find, will I be forth it to buy it again... normies throw their collections to trashbin, number of copies drops, prices rise....
@@DVDhoarder that fear of missing out strikes again and controls our collecting habits !
there are a few films where i keep different editions but if im upgrading from dvd to blu ray or blu ray to 4k ill get rid of the previous version,if say the dvd had special features not imported over to the blu ray then i would just get a double disc case and put the disc in with the bluray
Now that’s an idea. 💡
Never thought about changing out the case to house other discs if it was the special features I was keeping something for. Love it.
Couple of the older versions I have kept for the cover art or special packaging. Still have the Mr Brown cover for reservoir dogs on dvd for that reason.
Why do i need to keep them, Sentimentality.2, Is your laserdisc collection giving you a better picture than 4k, i doubt it. Seeing my friend next week and me gonna try and raise £30-50 inc a blu-ray or 2, like thelma and louise Roxanne, Mississippi Burning and Misery my old dvd is Region 1, and both my players will not play it, slightly annoyimg when i wanna upgrade an old 70s dvd but the film has not been upgraded yet, TRAGIC
I was looking at upgrading the Thelma & Louise DVD to the criterion release Blu ray yesterday. Just waiting on a criterion sale at the mo.
Thankfully I have a region free player for the Blu ray and dvd. I’ve needed it as often used to import so a old chunk of my collection is region locked.
My Criterion Thelma is Region B only Criterion just had a salein America!!!@@PhillwithadoubleL
If i buy a dvd and when i relise it i all ready havie it say why did i buy it i love dvds cause the cheaper than bluray i supose😅😅😅😅
I had to hold off a pick up the other day because I couldn’t remember if I had it or not. 😂
I need to start using a tracking app or something.
I wish I was just a double dipper but unfortunately it's all my fingers and toes so what's a 10 dipper lol
Decade dipper 🤷🏼♂️
Maybe trade your doubles with a buddy for something you don't have
Absolutely. The doubles are getting either traded / sold or given away. There’s no need for them if I have a superior version. If there’s a particular extra feature that’s worthy of being kept I may keep for that reason but it’s likely that most will just be cleared out.
Haha it is a vicious cycle
A trap I frequently fall into 😂