Has anyone on this board ever purchased an entire series on DVD for over $200? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 02-17-2008, 05:15 PM

I saw certain boxsets like King of Queens on the shelf and can't believe that it would really sell. There is no bigger fan of the Jeffersons than me and I would never pay $279 fot the entire Boxset. Mainly because I'm not BUILT like that financially-lol

anyone on here ever purchase an entire boxset?

sbeamish · 02-17-2008, 06:41 PM

Last Christmas (2006) my wife got me the M*A*S*H boxset.

She bought it on eBay and got a pretty good price. Then the seller, who had a very good rating, suddenly disappeared. He stopped shipping and started getting lots of negative feedback.

My wife had to go back to eBay and buy ANOTHER set.

She wound up getting back most of her money from the first purchase, because she has some kind of Paypal or eBay insurance policy. Still, I think the whole deal wound up costing over $200.00.

Then again, if I could get the 17 episode, single season of Mr. Terrific (1967) for even $300.00, I'd gladly pay it. (And I'm not made of money either.)

Dean Winchester · 02-17-2008, 06:47 PM

What I find funny about these complete series sets is that they are supposed to be priced less, but yet shows like Friends and Sex And The City go on sale so frequently and so cheap that it'd save a bundle if you just bought the season sets instead of the big box set. Friends sets usually go on sale for $15-20 all the time, the big box set goes for $230-250 at Best Buy

TVFactFan · 02-17-2008, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean Winchester

What I find funny about these complete series sets is that they are supposed to be priced less, but yet shows like Friends and Sex And The City go on sale so frequently and so cheap that it'd save a bundle if you just bought the season sets instead of the big box set. Friends sets usually go on sale for $15-20 all the time, the big box set goes for $230-250 at Best Buy

I'm surprised the boxsets make money because I always thought fans of a show buy seasons of a show as they are released individually

robyrob · 02-17-2008, 06:55 PM

it all depends on what you are paying for it; I bought the Six Feet Under boxset for $114.99 when it was on sale - the SRP for it is $279.

for that sort of thing I just wait for a really good price, you CAN save money buying complete boxsets, if you are careful.

Dean Winchester · 02-17-2008, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

I'm surprised the boxsets make money because I always thought fans of a show buy seasons of a show as they are released individually

I do know some people who won't buy certain shows until the whole series is released because they don't want an incomplete collection. My ex did that with Friends

TVFactFan · 02-17-2008, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean Winchester

I do know some people who won't buy certain shows until the whole series is released because they don't want an incomplete collection. My ex did that with Friends

Well you can't do that with shows produced by Sony-lol You will be wating forever

gotsmart · 02-17-2008, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

I saw certain boxsets like King of Queens on the shelf and can't believe that it would really sell.

I actually got this on sale for $140, which is a pretty good price (about $15 per season). I have bought complete series sets but the most expensive one I bought was Seinfeld which was $170.

TVFactFan · 02-17-2008, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by gotsmart

I actually got this on sale for $140, which is a pretty good price (about $15 per season). I have bought complete series sets but the most expensive one I bought was Seinfeld which was $170.

I guess you knew you ould wait for the complete boxset since it wasn't a old show from the 70's

Ireneparalegal · 02-18-2008, 07:45 PM

I wait for Christmas to come around, then someone you love buys the boxsets for you.

That's how I got my I LOVE LUCY and FAMILY GUY boxsets. I wanted King of Queens but I either have to buy that myself (and yes! I would pay the money for it) or wait til my birthday or Christmas to ask for it and get it.

TVFactFan · 02-18-2008, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

I wait for Christmas to come around, then someone you love buys the boxsets for you.

That's how I got my I LOVE LUCY and FAMILY GUY boxsets. I wanted King of Queens but I either have to buy that myself (and yes! I would pay the money for it) or wait til my birthday or Christmas to ask for it and get it.

Why weren't you buying the show Season by season?

Ireneparalegal · 02-18-2008, 07:51 PM

I have four seasons of King of Queens, but I want the boxset.

I Love Lucy I had two seasons on DVD.

Family Guy I had two seasons on DVD.

mraw · 02-22-2008, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

I'm surprised the boxsets make money because I always thought fans of a show buy seasons of a show as they are released individually

I started out buying "Martin" on DVD but stopped after season 2 because I believe that they will release a complete series set. HBO is pretty good about releasing their series on DVD, and I'm hoping that they'll even release the series on Blu-ray.

They are up to season 4 (out of 5) released already.

TVFactFan · 02-22-2008, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mraw

I started out buying "Martin" on DVD but stopped after season 2 because I believe that they will release a complete series set. HBO is pretty good about releasing their series on DVD, and I'm hoping that they'll even release the series on Blu-ray.

They are up to season 4 (out of 5) released already.

I don;t think I'm in a rush to buy Martin because of the fact i watched it during it's original run

bencasey · 02-23-2008, 12:08 AM

The Man from UNCLE set was over $200.

02-17-2008, 05:15 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,117	Has anyone on this board ever purchased an entire series on DVD for over $200? I saw certain boxsets like King of Queens on the shelf and can't believe that it would really sell. There is no bigger fan of the Jeffersons than me and I would never pay $279 fot the entire Boxset. Mainly because I'm not BUILT like that financially-lol anyone on here ever purchase an entire boxset?

02-17-2008, 06:55 PM	#5
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,206	it all depends on what you are paying for it; I bought the Six Feet Under boxset for $114.99 when it was on sale - the SRP for it is $279. for that sort of thing I just wait for a really good price, you CAN save money buying complete boxsets, if you are careful.
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02-18-2008, 07:45 PM	#10
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	I wait for Christmas to come around, then someone you love buys the boxsets for you. That's how I got my I LOVE LUCY and FAMILY GUY boxsets. I wanted King of Queens but I either have to buy that myself (and yes! I would pay the money for it) or wait til my birthday or Christmas to ask for it and get it.
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02-17-2008, 06:41 PM	#2
sbeamish Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 28, 2004 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 296	Last Christmas (2006) my wife got me the MAS*H boxset. She bought it on eBay and got a pretty good price. Then the seller, who had a very good rating, suddenly disappeared. He stopped shipping and started getting lots of negative feedback. My wife had to go back to eBay and buy ANOTHER set. She wound up getting back most of her money from the first purchase, because she has some kind of Paypal or eBay insurance policy. Still, I think the whole deal wound up costing over $200.00. Then again, if I could get the 17 episode, single season of Mr. Terrific (1967) for even $300.00, I'd gladly pay it. (And I'm not made of money either.)

02-17-2008, 06:47 PM	#3
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	What I find funny about these complete series sets is that they are supposed to be priced less, but yet shows like Friends and Sex And The City go on sale so frequently and so cheap that it'd save a bundle if you just bought the season sets instead of the big box set. Friends sets usually go on sale for $15-20 all the time, the big box set goes for $230-250 at Best Buy

02-18-2008, 07:51 PM	#12
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	I have four seasons of King of Queens, but I want the boxset. I Love Lucy I had two seasons on DVD. Family Guy I had two seasons on DVD.

02-23-2008, 12:08 AM	#15
bencasey Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: Long Beach Posts: 1,692	The Man from UNCLE set was over $200.