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BewitchedFan · 09-02-2010, 10:04 AM

Hello all-

I've been a big Bewitched fan all my life, but never bought the DVDs. But I used to watch them like crazy when they used to be on Nick at Nite. But suddenly, I'm inspired to start buying the DVDs. But the price is what's stopping me. Seasons 1-6 are $30.99 each at Amazon and Seasons 7-8 are $24.99. I was wondering if these prices are good or should I wait for a sale? I was thinking of maybe buying Seasons 7-8 now since they're only $25 ($6 cheaper than the other seasons) and maybe buy the rest when there's a sale. I like the Dick Sargent episodes just as much as the York ones, so I don't mind buying the Sargent ones for now.

What do you guys think?

dakert · 09-02-2010, 12:11 PM

Check Wal Mart. The one here in Altoona PA has 2 pack season bundles for only 19.99

Too bad I didnt like Little House On The Prarie as they are only 17.00 for a 2 pack

old grouch · 09-02-2010, 12:24 PM

I would wait for a sale. I've seen them a lot cheaper than that on Amazon. Another place to try is Costco. I got seasons 3 and 4 there for $12.99 each.

catlover79 · 09-02-2010, 12:26 PM

Or you may want to try BJ's Wholesale or Sam's Club. They usually sell DVD sets fairly cheap.

BewitchedFan · 09-02-2010, 01:29 PM

$12.99???!!!! Amazon sure overpriced these, didn't they? And I thought their prices were good too, but overcharging like this just proves me wrong. I'm very disappointed in Amazon now. I'll think twice before ordering from them again.

BewitchedFan · 09-02-2010, 02:04 PM

I’m sorry, but I went ahead and ordered Season 4 from Ebay (brand new) for $16. I chose Season 4 since it’s my favorite season. I really should have waited until I find a $12.99 deal, but my sudden inspiration to buy this show has made me impatient. I just have to buy one season. I’ll wait for the rest to go on sale before I buy them….that is, if I don’t get too addicted after watching Season 4.

MichaelKeith · 09-02-2010, 02:40 PM

Dakert is right. At both Walmart and Target, they have two packs with seasons 1 and 2 for $19.99, a good buy!

My favorite seasons are 4, 3, 1, 2, 6, 5, and 7. I won't watch season 8 because I feel the quality of the show had really gone down by then.

Try to get seasons 3 and 1 soon as I'm sure you will love them.

BewitchedFan · 09-02-2010, 06:30 PM

I used to have Season 1 on DVD when it was first released, but I ended up buying the Color version since that's all the store was carrying. I couldn't stand the colorization. The pinkish faces looked terrible. So, I sold it on Ebay. For Seasons 1 & 2, it's either the B&W versions or nothing.

Adamantium · 09-02-2010, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BewitchedFan

I used to have Season 1 on DVD when it was first released, but I ended up buying the Color version since that's all the store was carrying. I couldn't stand the colorization. The pinkish faces looked terrible. So, I sold it on Ebay. For Seasons 1 & 2, it's either the B&W versions or nothing.

I had trouble finding season two in B&W. So I just waited. I refused to support the colorized versions.

I'm proud to have the B&W DVDs in my collection.

Larry Tate · 09-02-2010, 09:20 PM

You should have just kept your colorized DVD's and turned the color off on your TV when watching your DVD's as they will look exactly the same as the B/W DVD's look, no difference as the B/W ones are just grey scaled versions of the color ones.

Larry Tate

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Originally Posted by BewitchedFan

I used to have Season 1 on DVD when it was first released, but I ended up buying the Color version since that's all the store was carrying. I couldn't stand the colorization. The pinkish faces looked terrible. So, I sold it on Ebay. For Seasons 1 & 2, it's either the B&W versions or nothing.

BewitchedFan · 09-02-2010, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry Tate

You should have just kept your colorized DVD's and turned the color off on your TV when watching your DVD's as they will look exactly the same as the B/W DVD's look, no difference as the B/W ones are just grey scaled versions of the color ones.

Larry Tate

Too much trouble. Besides, you can ruin your TV by constantly turning the color on and off.

Larry Tate · 09-03-2010, 01:37 AM

Not really, almost all are digital, just take note of the setting it is at where you like it re color, like 27 lets say, then go to menu & turn it to zero, it will not harm your TV in any way & like a twitch of a nose you have Magnificent, Glorious Black & White.

Larry Tate

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Originally Posted by BewitchedFan

Too much trouble. Besides, you can ruin your TV by constantly turning the color on and off.

Arfies · 09-03-2010, 06:26 AM

I bought the colorized ones too- mainly because I was worried that I wouldn't be getting the "true, original" black and white tones with the "black and white" DVDs- that they'd just be the greyscaled versions of the colorized episodes rather than the original tones. If it's just grayscale, I'd rather do it myself and watch the original black and white, pre-colorized episodes on tape.

Adamantium · 09-03-2010, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Arfies

I bought the colorized ones too- mainly because I was worried that I wouldn't be getting the "true, original" black and white tones with the "black and white" DVDs- that they'd just be the greyscaled versions of the colorized episodes rather than the original tones. If it's just grayscale, I'd rather do it myself and watch the original black and white, pre-colorized episodes on tape.

Then Sony thinks you like the episodes colorized and who knows, maybe they would release only colorized versions of other black & white shows. I know that seems far fetched, but with my paranoid mind anything can happen.

Larry Tate · 09-03-2010, 11:43 AM

If you look at the 41 episodes on the Screen Gems & Columbia House VHS Factory tape releases you will see the original B/W true lighting, shades, tone etc. as they were although cleaned up some they were not remastered or restored.

The grey scale aspects of the B/W DVD releases for the first two seasons is confirmed by the way by Mark.

Of course same thing re the original studio 16 mm prints from the first two seasons of which i have 9, now that is truly seeing it as it was originally seen & made in all respects re openings, end credits etc as well as the B/W aspects.

Larry Tate

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Originally Posted by Arfies

I bought the colorized ones too- mainly because I was worried that I wouldn't be getting the "true, original" black and white tones with the "black and white" DVDs- that they'd just be the greyscaled versions of the colorized episodes rather than the original tones. If it's just grayscale, I'd rather do it myself and watch the original black and white, pre-colorized episodes on tape.

09-02-2010, 10:04 AM	#1
BewitchedFan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 02, 2010 Posts: 103	Bewitched DVDs Hello all- I've been a big Bewitched fan all my life, but never bought the DVDs. But I used to watch them like crazy when they used to be on Nick at Nite. But suddenly, I'm inspired to start buying the DVDs. But the price is what's stopping me. Seasons 1-6 are $30.99 each at Amazon and Seasons 7-8 are $24.99. I was wondering if these prices are good or should I wait for a sale? I was thinking of maybe buying Seasons 7-8 now since they're only $25 ($6 cheaper than the other seasons) and maybe buy the rest when there's a sale. I like the Dick Sargent episodes just as much as the York ones, so I don't mind buying the Sargent ones for now. What do you guys think?

09-02-2010, 12:26 PM	#4
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09-02-2010, 12:11 PM	#2
dakert Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 10, 2007 Location: Altoona PA Posts: 3,411	Check Wal Mart. The one here in Altoona PA has 2 pack season bundles for only 19.99 Too bad I didnt like Little House On The Prarie as they are only 17.00 for a 2 pack

09-02-2010, 12:24 PM	#3
old grouch Member Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2010 Location: montana Posts: 1,877	I would wait for a sale. I've seen them a lot cheaper than that on Amazon. Another place to try is Costco. I got seasons 3 and 4 there for $12.99 each.

09-02-2010, 01:29 PM	#5
BewitchedFan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 02, 2010 Posts: 103	$12.99???!!!! Amazon sure overpriced these, didn't they? And I thought their prices were good too, but overcharging like this just proves me wrong. I'm very disappointed in Amazon now. I'll think twice before ordering from them again.

09-02-2010, 02:04 PM	#6
BewitchedFan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 02, 2010 Posts: 103	I’m sorry, but I went ahead and ordered Season 4 from Ebay (brand new) for $16. I chose Season 4 since it’s my favorite season. I really should have waited until I find a $12.99 deal, but my sudden inspiration to buy this show has made me impatient. I just have to buy one season. I’ll wait for the rest to go on sale before I buy them….that is, if I don’t get too addicted after watching Season 4.

09-02-2010, 02:40 PM	#7
MichaelKeith Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 01, 2007 Posts: 1,139	Dakert is right. At both Walmart and Target, they have two packs with seasons 1 and 2 for $19.99, a good buy! My favorite seasons are 4, 3, 1, 2, 6, 5, and 7. I won't watch season 8 because I feel the quality of the show had really gone down by then. Try to get seasons 3 and 1 soon as I'm sure you will love them.

09-02-2010, 06:30 PM	#8
BewitchedFan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 02, 2010 Posts: 103	I used to have Season 1 on DVD when it was first released, but I ended up buying the Color version since that's all the store was carrying. I couldn't stand the colorization. The pinkish faces looked terrible. So, I sold it on Ebay. For Seasons 1 & 2, it's either the B&W versions or nothing.

09-03-2010, 06:26 AM	#13
Arfies Memberific Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: There beneath the blue suburban skies, in summer, meanwhile back.... Posts: 481	I bought the colorized ones too- mainly because I was worried that I wouldn't be getting the "true, original" black and white tones with the "black and white" DVDs- that they'd just be the greyscaled versions of the colorized episodes rather than the original tones. If it's just grayscale, I'd rather do it myself and watch the original black and white, pre-colorized episodes on tape.