PHYSICAL MEDIA collecting.. when is it too much ? Does a large collection spoil your enjoyment ?
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When is it too much ?
When physical media collecting goes to far… it’s taken away my enjoyment of aspects of being a collector or movie fan.
Anyone else struggle to ‘enjoy’ some aspects of collecting or the content of your purchases because of the amount of ‘other stuff’ ?
Fire off in the comments… let’s discuss.
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I can dig this. I remain astonished at some of these folks on social media who buy anything and everything that is a new release almost regardless of what it is. I have to wonder out loud how many of those movies actually get watched more than once and how much money they burned through. To be fair, I was in the habit for a long while of doing blind buys in the $5 to $10 range but ended up with a bunch of stuff that I didn't care to see a second time. Now I am much more selective. My collection got to the point where storage became an issue and I had to shrink my collection and move other stuff into sleeves or wallets. And it did become cumbersome choosing something when so much selection was available.
The large volumes of a collection just become overwhelming. Having such a wide choice sometimes ends in me making no choice because it’s just too much.
Yeah, it amazes me some of the purchasing habits and collections I’ve seen across social media.
Also amazes me watching folks go mental for some releases… recent example was Tremors 2 from Arrow, folks have rushed to get that, it’s nothing more than a straight to DVD movie, I see why some would like it in their collection but a limited edition hard box premium price release… nah, should never have had that lavish treatment or for it to sell out and become a must own.
Storage is a bit of an issue for me because I don’t want it over spilling from the areas I keep them. It kinda affects me a little mentally and becomes almost stressful.
Phill, you can't quit physical media, you just have to be way more selective. Instead of buying the new £70 edition of a film you already own, think to yourself do i need it? Give yourself 48hrs, if at the end of the 48hrs youre not thinking about it, then it wasn't really something you needed, if you are still thinking about it, then buy it. Its all about wants vs needs vs fomo.
I agree, I’ve already been pulling back from the lavish big limited editions for movies that I don’t personally care enough about. The standard edition does the job just as well if the movie isn’t an absolute gem for me.
I’ve found that giving certain titles that time has reduced the need for it massively. Sometimes I’ve not picked up certain movies at all before I’ve managed to catch it streaming.
I won’t fully quit physical media. I think I need to pause and hit the reset switch though
I used to buy a lot of new releases within the first few days
I now wait till they are on sale or I find them second hand
Nothing beats the feeling of finding a movie you are hunting in a second hand store or charity shop for $3-$5 a Blu ray
Absolutely. That’s the kind of thing that I miss.
The amount of titles I picked up full price, didn’t watch and then saw the prices tumble has been ridiculous. The money I wasted just to have a title sat on the shelf.
I’ve waited on a few titles recently. Managed to pick them up under half the price which has also helped in me pulling back. Shawscope volume 2. Think it was £120 on release, managed to grab it for around £55. Under half the price and still even as a limited edition, available at a better price a little further down the line.
Things like that have certainly made me consider why the need to pick up straight away.
I've experienced that. When you find yourself buying things you kinda like just to have them, then yes, you do run the risk of casting a pall of sorts on the whole thing.
Yep, been doing that for many years. I do every now and again move some things on but those old habits just kept numbers high as I continued buying
I converted my dvds into blu-rays that took me ages now i just get one a month and im happy with that.
I think if it’s for things to keep in your collection then one a month is ample. There’s always the options of streaming for all the other things that you might not want to keep in your collection.
Have you been swayed to step from Blu ray up to 4k at all ?
@@PhillwithadoubleL nope pruely cos of the cost.
@@barryceconi3471 they aren’t cheap at the moment are they. I’ve got my eye on a couple but waiting for price drops. (After mentioning cutting back on unnecessary purchases 🙄)
I have an expansive collection. Almost like a library. I love it. I did it for my future. When I'm an old man, there's no telling what random shit I might wish to watch.
Honestly, that was one of my thought processes when collecting and keeping the titles.
When I retire… etc etc.
That sort of thing seems to bother me less now. There’s that much streaming and that much new stuff always coming out. I don’t think I’ll ever struggle for something to watch. So, how much would I actually go back to the older movies that I didn’t really like that much 🤷🏼♂️
I’ll still be keeping a collection but I think I need to set a bar in terms of my enjoyment level.
@@PhillwithadoubleL Everyone has a limit, but what that limit is is different for everyone. I believe as long as any collection is organized and properly stored, there really is nothing wrong with size. Finding a title should be relatively easy, the climate should be controlled to avoid damage, that sort of thing. Collections that are small to large should follow this simple rule. Don't be a slob, careless. After that, it's purely an individual thing. I know I get a thrill mostly with the old releases getting Blu rays for the first time. 60s, 70s, lost gems getting Blu rays. I see a lot of new discovering older titles.
@@excitebike64 I have been a bit of a slob either organising to be fair. If space wasn’t an issue I think I’d perhaps look at things slightly differently.
You’re right, some of the boutique labels are really dishing out some great titles. The discovery of some has been nice. Just a matter of trying to pick the right titles and having the time to properly appreciate the release.
@@PhillwithadoubleL Space is definitely an issue, I have a small house. And I admit, I have a few hundred Blu rays to organize and at least one new shelf to assemble. I also use totes for certain categories. One way to take a break, is maybe organize what you have, and only go looking again once significant progress is made. I'm kinda doing that now, it's just that 2023 was insane with corporations taking down streaming content to the left and boutique labels getting massive title increases to the right. I definitely went overboard in 2023, but I don't regret it. Historically, 2023 was insane for loss of content.
@@excitebike64 that’s my decision at the moment. Take a break, sort through and clear some out. Use that break to take a proper look through things.
Yeah the titles being removed from streaming was ridiculous. Also those movies just being cancelled part way into production. Some weird times for movies.
When is too much?
Well it took me a day to clear the pile of DVDs off my keyboard to type this
😂😂 too much man… way too much.
I remember the movie LUCY when she spoke about TIME. When you get to your mid life you realize you have more movies than you have time to watch them all. Especially if they are a series.
I’m at that point. Figuring how long it would take me to watch all of my movies if I watched 1 a day. Think I had it at around 4 or 5 years. 😱
Thankyou for the video Phill
I myself have built up a big collection over my lifetime and although I have found enjoyment in it, it does feel like an addiction and can have such a negative affect on my mental health. I have boxes full of blurays that i have no room to display and still i feel the need to keep buying more and more, especially with all these limited editions where i panic they'll become unavailable if i don't get them straight away. Sometimes i do wish i never started collecting
I’m not sure at what point I kinda stepped back and looked a bit closer at what I was doing with the collecting and collecting habit.
Think it may have been triggered when I’ve worked away from home and not had that collection. Realising that I didn’t ‘need’ all of the titles I had. It has been quite some time thinking things through and actually starting to take action.
I’ve found smaller steps have helped… taking titles off a shelf and seeing if I miss not having them there was the first step. Those titles in the boxes and out of the way. If I’ve not missed having them to hand for months then should I keep them 🤷🏼♂️
Doing these videos had also helped me think through my habits and what I’ve been doing, vocalising my thoughts certainly helped… and with finding others on here that perhaps consider the same things as I have been.
You’re not alone in this.
I think a big problem for me has been that I've moved house so many times over the years that sometimes I don't even bother to sort out an area for displaying, and my collection has been stuck in boxes being moved around for so long, with more boxes being filled and added to the pile. Very tempted to just get rid of the whole lot, it would make life so much easier!
Looking forward to seeing how you get on going forward Phill keep up the good work on the channel 🙂
I cannot go into the city without going into CeX or HMV and when I do go into hnv I don't enjoy it like I used to. We've just got to face it it's an addiction😢
Must admit, HMV ain’t exactly what it used to be. Seem to be half toys now… but, as long as it keeps them on the high street I’m fine with it.
It is an addiction and one I’m trying to pull back. I’ll still collect but must make sure it’s for the right reasons
I mainly collect Boutique labels and classic movies and very rarely buy mainstream Hollywood movies they no longer interest me and also if I want to add this type of movie to my collection I will wait as they never hold their price and often drop down in price within a few months. I also have stuck with Blu Ray and not bothered with 4K as I’ve already purchased many movies in the past on VHS, then DVD and then Blu Ray.
I’ve gone 4k on a few things but slowed down that sort of upgrade now.
The newer mainstream movies drop so quickly now. Especially around Christmas time. Within months you can often find in places like CEX under a fiver.
I got a little carried away with some of the boutique labels. Buying films that were limited just incase. Have a bunch that will likely be sold on. Some I will keep and try to watch as they did interest me but I don’t need the amount I accumulated.
My wife says I'm a hoarder. She might be right. I have a ton of movies. Some of which I have'nt even opened yet. Majority of those unopened movies are from my youth so I've actually seen it already.
Yeah, think most of us collectors / hoarded all suffer the same. Lots of unopened stuff and a partner that perhaps doesn’t see the collection in the same way.
My collection is becoming slightly overwhelming too, I don’t think I would ever quit buying titles. I just try to be more selective I try to buy titles that interest me more by boutique labels like 88 films in particular at the moment. I try not to buy films that are £1 or £2 so much now as I know they aren’t worth a great deal because they are likely to be on streaming if they are that price. It is an addiction & I do love waiting for that item to come in the post but it does often get lost on the shelf. I am attempting to budget my spending at the moment hopefully that will help 🙏😬😆 keep up the good work Phil 👍
I need to have that break from collecting I think. Give myself a bit of a reset. Time to sort through what I do have and ‘trim the fat’
I’ve gone through those times of picking up those titles for £1 or £2 because they were great prices although majority of the time not great movies… and they sat in my collection. Taking space and doing nothing. I need to cut that out and be more considered it what stays.
The boutique labels do seem to be winning out on my preferences on what sort of titles I pick up more so now. Just gotta be careful not to get suckered into buying unnecessary limited editions.
I have those same feelings. Correct me if I’m wrong but I’m sensing you feel guilty about collecting more titles because you have so much at home that haven’t been watched yet, it robs your joy of getting more. and it also makes you feel satisfied with what you already have. I think your not a full blown collector in the sense of collecting just to collect, though maybe you let the joy of collecting override thoughts on what’s best for you.
Being satisfied with one’s collection is very good. I never got into collecting for the joy of it(in itself), I just wanted to own the movies I knew about or grew up with, my second reason is to have an awesome 80s collection of horror, action and 80s teen movies, so it was just a hobby, I do buy other genre’s, older or newer titles but I’m more casual with them. If feels strange to say this but I’m not a movie guy, in the sense of “I love movies I need to own everything thats good”, because there’s thousands of movies that are good, watching them is fine, I don’t need to own them.
though having said that of course I have fallen into some collector habits on certain things, getting limited editions, being a completist on some line of releases, though I think it’s okay to have some little goals, but I think the key is not having a collector’s mentality of wanting too much.
Having a lot of movies can be overwhelming, but I think organization is important, I have them by genre so it gives me perspective, it makes my collection seem small, I see that I have few comedy, few 80s action, few Kung Fu movies etc… it helps me keep my sanity in check lol
Yeah there is a certain amount of guilt there. I have titles that I do really care about but don’t give them much of a look because of the next that’s coming.
I’m a movie fan and have felt that collecting all of the movies is a way to kinda prove it. Reality is. Having a large collection doesn’t prove it to anyone else but yourself.
I’m starting to get a little more organised with things now though. Next video I’ll be showing some of what I feel like I’ve been hoarding / keeping / collecting for whatever reason as I try to clear things out. There will be a CEX trip / donations or whatever else to allow myself to get back to a point of a collection that I’m proud to say reflects me and my tastes over just the sheer number. Quality over quantity has got to be key for me… but then, by quality… it’s quality for me, not a rotten tomatoes score !
That's when your stuff starts owning you instead of the other way around.
You already talk a lot of sense, but you don't have to quit entirely. You need to find the right balance.
You could think a while about the top 200 titles from the past you really wish to keep.
Then get rid of the rest, starting with the ones you really know you can miss.
After a year you'll be proud to only have the best titles left, that mean something to you.
From then on you'll only have to focus on new releases. Buy no more than 2 or 3 titles a year.
Done!
Thinking in extremes (all or nothing) is usually not the best way to go about things.
Good luck, and thanks for making these videos!
I’ll be talking more about the quitting aspect in my next video. It’s to give more of a hard reset than anything else.
Did plan to have that up this weekend but… life… got in the way a little !
I don’t think I’ll ever not collect physical media but I need some time to get back on top of what I have and why.
You’re right about the stuff owning you… that’s how it began to feel.
Nothing wrong with taking your time.
It might also be helpful to make lists and then look at the lists for a while. I've been doing that to decide what to do and what not to do. Until I was happy with my list. All on paper.
All the best!
I try not to buy titles that don't have special features or nice packaging like a slipcover. It doesn't feel like it is worth the shelf space if not. Most titles that don't have a slipcover I will throw away the case and put in a sleeve.
The special features are generally a massive selling point for me. They’ve become less and less over the mainstream titles over the years though.
I’ve started to try and pull back being swayed by the packaging. Trying to focus on content over the way it’s packaged. I no longer worry about slipcovers. I have a bunch I’ve actually taken off for some movies I’ve sleeved. Considering little frames for those nice lenticular ones.
I recently recataloged my films to see if there were any I missed putting into the blu ray app, there was about 15 out of 2600+.
I got stacks and stacks of movies I need to get around to, 300 give or take.
I'd say on average I get 100 blu rays every 2 months, I try and watch at least 1 a day, that leaves 40 movies left unwatched.
It's a perpetual cycle of buy what I want, watch what i can but the stacks never really get smaller do they cause more is always added.
As much as we want to… we can just never keep up. That’s just the physical releases too. Bet there’s a bunch of streaming only titles still to watch too. I tried to work out how long it would take me to watch my collection if I did 1 a day (which is next to impossible at the moment). Scary to think it would take years.
I make a wish list on Amazon. My wife and sons gift me blurays and dvds every Christmas of movies that I really want to watch. Really don't buy any more during the rest of the year unless it's something I've been waiting to be released on physical format. Right now I have all the titles that I want. Don't buy for the sake of owning something you don't really care for or have a half interest in.
Amazon wishlist has helped with that excitement of clicking a button. Instead of order, it goes on a wishlist.
Think you hit the nail on the head with your last comment… I’d been buying for the sake of owning more than actually wanting.
If having a large collection doesnt bring you joy in all the hard work you have done to get there, then you are not a collector..
Disagree.
I’m a collector - I want to collect movies I love. Somewhere along the way I started to accumulate more and keep the titles that I wasn’t really that bothered about, the collecting went to far and became an addiction / obsession from what I was initially collecting for. That collecting / being a collector moved more towards a form of hoarding.
Being a collector can mean whatever you want it to mean. I’m a collector of the movies I love and appreciate. Not a collector of all and everything.
But you’re right, a collection should bring you joy.
Whatever you collect and however you collect is your choice, collect in the way that brings you joy.
"Super Mario Bros 4k-Trust the Fungus" preorder sold out already before I could order.
Nooooo. Does that mean it’s gonna have to be eBay scalper prices for you ?
It’s one I’m not going for. Not a movie i care for enough.
@@PhillwithadoubleL want all the books and trinkets; only the discs are on Ebay
Phill,
1) It sounds like you want to take a break from collecting. That's fine, you can always take a break and come back later - maybe catch up on some titles you still haven't watched if it's stressing you out.
2) Be more selective. It sounds like you arguably prefer streaming, so perhaps be more selective with the ones you do purchase.
3) Don't completely quit physical media, always make room for your all time favorites - after all, those could eventually be gone from streaming services.
I’m gonna be hitting your points.
I’ll be taking a slight break from physical media. I’ll still be collecting but for sure being more selective with those titles I pick up and my reasons for picking them up.
I’m going to be having a cull of the collection to cut down the stuff that is perhaps stressing me out… those movies I’m not really bothered about but have still kept in the collection and on my shelf. I want to pull back to just movies that I personally enjoy rather than being influenced by others love of a title or the rotten tomatoes scores.
unless it is 1.00 or less (thrifting n such) I only buy things I KNOW I want on my shelf. I have about 15 I picked up for under 1.00 I am watching now and if they are not a love it then they get re donated or sold. I will always try to stream it to see or go to a cinema if I can before I buy the disc. I plan to see Lisa Frankenstein next week in theater. I feel very much it will be a me movie :)
Agree with the way you’re collecting.
Especially when I should have been selling or donating if they weren’t movies for me.
It’s been a ridiculous way of collecting for me. Only really now dawning on me what I’m missing with the way I had been collecting.
Hopefully be able to dive into what I’ve been keeping hold of in a future video as I try to clear up and shift things out.
Let us know how Lisa Frankenstein is, we got a few more weeks before it hits the UK.
@@PhillwithadoubleL you could always do like giveaways on your channel to UK peeps of ones you decide to cull. Then it is a win win. People love that, just make sure shipping is cheap. Don't feel bad, I see it happen in all the hobbies.
Maybe get rid of some of those DVD’s first , the ones you have replaced with Bluray or 4K . That’ll free up some space . I have limited shelve space in my living room . Once I find a new favourite I either box up or sell my least favourite and make way for the new purchase. Eventually just before I die u just want my top 200 movies on my shelf .. that’s it. I also usually only buy the films I adore and some epic films and classics. Comedies and the like can be digital or streamed. Don’t get me wrong if I had the space then I’d buy everything 👍
The DVDs are going for sure. A handful got sleeved but the majority will be leaving soon.
I like your thought of just having a top 200 in your collection. Good idea.
I’m the same, think if I had the right space then collecting more and more perhaps wouldn’t worry me as much.
Hey pal. You have unleashed a beast in me. 😂.
I have started curating my collection. Selling, giving away etc. my shelves look better and I feel better!!
Whaaaaat 😱
Assuming those thoughts were already with you and I’ve not influence too much ?!
I’m glad you feel better from doing it. Isn’t it a weird feeling though. Those things you seemed to care about so much. Gone and you feel better 🤷🏼♂️
I was looking at releases the other day. Princess Bride criterion. It ain’t cheap to import to the uk and I’d kinda avoided importing because I wanted other stuff… that other stuff wasn’t as special to me like Princess Bride is…. I’ve spent money buying average crap instead of that one thing I’d really appreciate. It’s a pretty poor way of building a personal collection
@@PhillwithadoubleL absolute nail on the head. I’ve wanted an edition. A pricey edition but not got them got multiple other releases I don’t care you which are more than that one I wanted.
I think RUclips plays a massive part of FOMO
@@jamboshangotherandymolesmo5913 yes, think there are a lot of channels covering these new big editions that tempt you into needing to order. Don’t get me wrong, I’d love to be able to cover those titles but I’m not sure they’d appreciate my honesty.
Nobody can polish a turd like Arrow Video eh !
@@PhillwithadoubleL lol Arrow Video do great work in that aspect. I’ve raised £900 selling box sets I’ve never watched sat on my shelves for years!!!
@@jamboshangotherandymolesmo5913 woah, that’s a good old chunk of change. Is that going towards other movies or anything else earmarked ?
I’ve also been considering if I should have been putting money towards the presentation of movies over more movies. Should I have spent the money on better surround sound or better TV instead of all that money on the limited stuff that I never watch.
I miss going to the video store alone or with friends and family. However i have none by be and haven't for years with the exception of Barnes and nobles which the section being one small isle of mixed genres. So online is pretty much my only way to shop. However recently the stuff I've bought this past year really lacked bonus features of any at all which has been disappointing, but did help the back log from being overwhelming. i enjoyed what was there, but wish there was more.
Some of the more mainstream releases do seem to be pulling back from anything substantial. Wonder if they’ll drop back to the video diary type things that some directors did in the past ? I remember ones from Peter Jackson / Kevin smith and Snyder for some of their production. They often got plonked on a disc but it was nice to follow a production when they made the effort. RUclips is the perfect platform for some to continue providing that.
Yeah, there is a lack of stores now. I could still manage a day to go hunting around high street and also the pawn shops / charity shops or thrift stores which I never do any more because of that lack of anything new to me.
Owning things weigh you down physically and mentally. This is one of the many reasons why consumerism is evil
The truth.
It’s only this past few months that I’ve really felt the weight of what I’ve done. I’ve not gone as deep as many others I see but I certainly now consider how I’ve been sucked into that consumerism
I say less is way more. I made mistakes buying lots of vinyl in the past and that turned into no living space and depression
I sold 80% off and I now I have a few crates of albums I could listen to non stop
I started collecting film after I learned my vinyl lesson. So I approached it differently.....I only have only about 230 movies I collected in the past 10 years.
I can walk over to my small shelf with wide open eyes and really feel the love of my favorites.
Collecting and such can become a different beast than what the person originally intended
If it’s bothering you and bugging you, I’d sell/donate a big portion of it without thinking about it. The idea might bring anxiety but once it’s gone you might feel a million times better and like your collection a lot more
It’s all person to person. I felt big relief cutting mine down. But if you have the time, space and sanity you might be alright
Great channel ❤
I’ve heard a few mention how much better they feel after limiting the numbers and clearing things down.
I’m going to be attacking things step by step. It might be a long process really but I’m hoping to film some as I go along and hopefully show a chunk of my collection and the type of things I’ve felt the need to buy and keep ahold of.
So many things still so easily accessible now. Be it from a store or from streaming. Not sure there are many (if any) titles that you just can’t get. There’s no need for people to keep so many. Despite big name directors convincing us that we’re ‘preserving’ content rather than hoarding it.
1:29 loving the new hair do 😂👍
😂😂 note to self : must replace plant.
Good spot !
I see Ur a Castleford lad, the local hmv is usually quite under whelming.
Nope… I’m more between Derby and Nottingham… but, same kinda story for HMV all over I think. Underwhelming as half full of toys now. But, whatever keeps em on the high street I’m kinda ok with.
Quit physical media?! Nooo! 😮
I can relate to many of your thought in this video. The other day I was in a massive physical media store (one of the few remaining) and I looked around for a long time hoping to find something to buy, but nothing struck me as interesting. It felt weird walking out of there without a purchase, but also kind of good.
I wouldn't say that I am quitting physical media, but I sometimes feel like my collection is complete. I have gone down all the rabbit holes of exploring this genre or that director. I know there will be more titles that I will pick up and certain titles that I am eagerly waiting for a physical release, but I feel like I am reaching an end of collecting which kinda makes me sad.
Will I still feel this way a week from now when I stumble on a bunch of titles I don't yet have at a thrift store? Who knows
And of course the James Cameron movies are out in a few weeks !
I’ve not found it being worth visiting a shop for a movie for a long time. I miss it. Just that reason to allow myself to break away and get lost in that retail store for an hour… not done it for so long.
I’ll be explaining more about my quitting physical media thought in my next video. More of a little experiment as I clear through some of my existing collection.
Do you manage to consume all you want on a release or do you find your attention soon drifts onto a newer arrival ?
@@PhillwithadoubleL
Good question. When a title grabs me, I will take the time to dig into the extras, bonus features and listen to commentaries. If it doesn't grab me I move on quickly. I find that there are fewer movies that grab me like they once did, and I think that is due to the fact that I have seen so many films and pretty well mined all of the treasures. Not that there aren't still some out there, but they are harder to find.
I think that is what I miss the most is finding a movie that gets me excited enough that I want to dig deeper. So then I wonder if my movie exploration is waning.
@@mark4163 that’s a good point. Not sure there have been that many recently that have grabbed me like a lot used to.
I still enjoy extras but have found I’ve never got time for them anymore because of that next title I must see that’s arrived.
I do find myself particularly drawn to certain directors and the behind the scenes they tend to provide.
Not a massive fan of the talking heads style interviews for extras but proper behind the scenes, warts & all, I love.
Guillermo deal Torro / Peter Jackson used to provide some awesome extra content.
Zach Snyder has done for some of his releases too.
@@PhillwithadoubleL do you need to pick up catalogue titles on release though? Or wait for a price drop ☝️
@@MattVs_Movies I think it’ll depend on the title going forward. If it’s a limited edition for a catalogue title I truly care about then it’ll likely be a quick pick up. The difference being from how I have been collecting is the point of IF it’s a title I truly care about.
I do want to also make sure that there not a load of other stuff out so I have time to properly appreciate a release.
I think for the most part… a majority of titles can wait for those sale prices / streaming or however else I may watch.
I do a mass movie watch ⌚️ that helps
If love to. Time is not on my side.
A large, untailored collection is the worst.
It’s certainly feeling that way. I’ll get on top of it again… hopefully. May feel a long process but I’m determined.
When is 2 much, mmmm maybe when you buy too much and later have not got the space for them . Make space phill or have a cull .
@@iloveblue7920 the cull is happening to make space. It’s a slow process but lore leaving my place than coming in at the moment. Taking some big swings at it to clear down.
Best Buy gets rid of physical media this month.
That’s quite sad 😞
How are Target and Walmart doing with their stock of physical ?
03:49; probably just getting older and the novelty wore off.
Yeah, I’m wondering if it’s more an age thing at times.
Right age for collecting so much in the past and the right age to have had enough time doing so that the novelty of owning isn’t always there anymore.
sounds good. rest easy, the newest stuff is gonna be around for you to pickup later on down the road
Yup, it’s mostly available further down the line… and at better pricing.
So many times I’ve had a title sitting on the shelf unwatched and then seen the prices drop rapidly in stores. It kinda burns for some. £15 - £20 on a title to see it drop to £7 or £8 before I’ve even unsealed it to watch.
The only dangerous amount is none
I don’t know about that.
Might not have anything to watch and enjoy but I’m sure the bank balance would be happier
Never enough!
Never enough 😱
I feel it’s enough.
How big is yours ?… collection of movies that is !
@@PhillwithadoubleL mines a good size haha last I counted over 2,000 under 3 though. Alphabetical order and all. Always stuff I have yet to get
@@Riky_Jones never ending ain’t it.
Do you feel compelled to get bootlegs for those titles which are streaming only ? I’ve done that in the past too, felt like there were gaps in the collection without em.
@@PhillwithadoubleL yeah a few I don’t ever stream and never will physical only. I enjoy collecting them
Just need to focus on the films you really want to own rather than collecting everything
Will be doing exactly that.
Going to try and focus in on those I care about when we start to look closer at my collection in future videos. ✌🏼
Totally agree! It feels very overwhelming sometimes especially if your moving house! Haha but literally videos like yours spark new joy and excitement for me
Also people can’t roam around aimlessly just competing in the rat race and not doing anything else it’s your hobbies and interests that make up parts of your personality I think we need these little physical distractions from time to time ya choose your hobbie and go for it just in a healthy way and not like us lot hahaha I’ve just taken on another collection to add to my many movies and vinyl collection 80s Kenner boxes toys! My god it’s a lot of fun do I get overwhelmed and narky with it sometimes? You bet ya! But I never feel guilty not for one minute I always take care of my “bottom line” first after that it’s fair game to a degree and I always keep my collection confined to one room my “man room” if it starts leaking out I’ve gone too far
Haha, it like us lot. Collectors… a weird breed.
My collection is slightly leaking over but I’m pulling it back. I’ll be getting it into order and under control again… then the cycle can begin a new !
At the moment I just don’t feel like I need all the titles I’ve kept. Particularly a large portion of the DVDs I still have. When I have to watch a DVD you can see the utter disappointment on my face because who want to watch Standard definition now ! (Although I do know that dvd still outsells Blu ray and 4k combined)
@@PhillwithadoubleL Yh definitely understandable with the dvds I only have a few now that I won’t get rid certain anchor bay titles etc but I don’t buy ya run of the mill of the shelf Tesco dvd anymore infact I don’t do it wi blu rays either collectors editions boxsets or something alike I feel a little bummed out when I only get 1 disc in a package I love that 2nd disc lol especially if they bunged in a dvd copy or a television version of the movie or something
it sucks cause if u don't order ahead of time and you miss out then your stuck kissing after market prices on some dvds. ugh
There’s not ‘that’ many titles that I struggle to get ahold of after release to be fair.
There are a few limited editions I might miss but very often there’s always been another release further down the line.
I’m not too worried about missing out anymore.
That’s what happens if you don’t set a specific goal. You become rampant.
Yep, I’ve certainly been rampant with the collecting.
The scariest thing was when I was working away for a few months. I still continued ordering. When I got home there was a lot of unboxing. Think that was maybe my wake up call, seeing that sheer volume over a relatively short period of time.