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Flying Dutchman · 12-01-2014, 05:43 PM

Do you buy TV shows, season by season? Or buy them full box set. I buy them one season at a time. But my sister prefers the box sets to save time. I can watch a season of a show in 1 to 2 days, usually I do this on the weekends. and if I feel like it, I'll go to ebay and order another season. Unless my sister has the same shows I like, then I might borrow her box sets if she lets me.

tlc38tlc38 · 12-01-2014, 05:52 PM

Whatever is released first, that's what I buy unless the complete series is way too expensive, (like "The Wonder Years") then I buy the individual seasons.

However, when "Mama's Family" was released I bought the complete series set because of how much I love the show.

I already own seasons 1-5 of "Mister Ed" but I will buy the complete series when it's released because they went back and fixed the edited season 1 episodes and because it's another of my favorite sitcoms.

Patty Duke · 12-01-2014, 06:19 PM

I noticed Bewitched the Complete series is at Amazon right now for only $28.99, that's a deal.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DXLO086/..._recs_30_title

tlc38tlc38 · 12-01-2014, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Patty Duke

I noticed Bewitched the Complete series is at Amazon right now for only $28.99, that's a deal.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DXLO086/..._recs_30_title

That is a great deal. The "Gilligan's Island" complete set is on sale for $24.99.

Patty Duke · 12-01-2014, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by tlc38tlc38

That is a great deal. The "Gilligan's Island" complete set is on sale for $24.99.

On my way back to Amazon!

Regulus · 12-01-2014, 08:46 PM

I prefer Box Sets. I don't like having to resort to ioffer.com or sell.com because a series I bought season-by-season got "abandoned".

Flying Dutchman · 12-02-2014, 08:14 PM

That's a great deal for Gilligans Island. I have had my box set for awhile now and gonna need to replace it soon as it is wearing out from handling.

BigManMike · 12-02-2014, 08:51 PM

The only box set I have is Sanford and Son. I got for $25 at WalMart about two years back and it's great. All my other DVDs are individual seasons. I just sold my Facts of Life Season DVDs back in September and plan to get this new complete series box set. I'm also thinking about getting the complete Andy Griffith box set, but I'm a little hesitant because I read some bad reviews about it having scratched and damaged discs. Has anyone on here that has that set ever had those issues with it?

TVDave88 · 12-02-2014, 09:04 PM

Personally I prefer season by season. I had a lot of fun collecting my fav shows and then resorting to TVShowsonDVD to see when the next season was gonna be released. That was 11 years ago now, I feel old. Hehe

McGillicuddy · 12-02-2014, 10:04 PM

You're more likely to get "extras" with complete boxed sets. I like boxed sets that are easy to store. I dont like big bulky sets, like I Love Lucy. I also don't like cheap packaging like The Andy Griffith Show and Hogan's Heroes.

bmasters9 · 12-03-2014, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by McGillicuddy

You're more likely to get "extras" with complete boxed sets. I like boxed sets that are easy to store. I dont like big bulky sets, like I Love Lucy. I also don't like cheap packaging like The Andy Griffith Show and Hogan's Heroes.

That has been part of the appeal of why I have enjoyed the full releases of Barney Miller and The Bob Newhart Show: slipcases in sturdy boxes.

tlc38tlc38 · 12-03-2014, 10:35 AM

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That has been part of the appeal of why I have enjoyed the full releases of Barney Miller and The Bob Newhart Show: slipcases in sturdy boxes.

The same goes for "Mary Hartman", "WKRP in Cincinnati", "Welcome Back, Kotter", & "Pee-wee's Playhouse" on Blu-ray. I also suspect "The Jeffersons", "Maude", & "The Facts of Life" will also have sturdy boxes. Shout! Factory has become one of (if not the) best company in the industry for TV on DVD releases.

12-01-2014, 05:43 PM	#1
Flying Dutchman Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 16, 2004 Location: New York Posts: 1,266	Season by Season? Or Box Set? Do you buy TV shows, season by season? Or buy them full box set. I buy them one season at a time. But my sister prefers the box sets to save time. I can watch a season of a show in 1 to 2 days, usually I do this on the weekends. and if I feel like it, I'll go to ebay and order another season. Unless my sister has the same shows I like, then I might borrow her box sets if she lets me.

12-01-2014, 05:52 PM	#2
tlc38tlc38 Every day’s a Dolly day! Forum Star Join Date: May 02, 2008 Location: I’m just travelin’ thru Posts: 19,257	Whatever is released first, that's what I buy unless the complete series is way too expensive, (like "The Wonder Years") then I buy the individual seasons. However, when "Mama's Family" was released I bought the complete series set because of how much I love the show. I already own seasons 1-5 of "Mister Ed" but I will buy the complete series when it's released because they went back and fixed the edited season 1 episodes and because it's another of my favorite sitcoms.
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12-01-2014, 06:19 PM	#3
Patty Duke Good night, John Boy Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 09, 2013 Location: The Land of Milk and Honey Posts: 788	I noticed Bewitched the Complete series is at Amazon right now for only $28.99, that's a deal. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DXLO086/..._recs_30_title
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Regulus Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 07, 2011 Location: Port Orange, Florida Avatar - Poiuyt Posts: 3,374	I prefer Box Sets. I don't like having to resort to ioffer.com or sell.com because a series I bought season-by-season got "abandoned".
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12-02-2014, 08:14 PM	#7
Flying Dutchman Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 16, 2004 Location: New York Posts: 1,266	That's a great deal for Gilligans Island. I have had my box set for awhile now and gonna need to replace it soon as it is wearing out from handling.

12-02-2014, 08:51 PM	#8
BigManMike Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 25, 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 3,022	The only box set I have is Sanford and Son. I got for $25 at WalMart about two years back and it's great. All my other DVDs are individual seasons. I just sold my Facts of Life Season DVDs back in September and plan to get this new complete series box set. I'm also thinking about getting the complete Andy Griffith box set, but I'm a little hesitant because I read some bad reviews about it having scratched and damaged discs. Has anyone on here that has that set ever had those issues with it?

12-02-2014, 09:04 PM	#9
TVDave88 Member First Time Poster Join Date: Nov 13, 2014 Location: The Rock of Gibraltar Posts: 1	Personally I prefer season by season. I had a lot of fun collecting my fav shows and then resorting to TVShowsonDVD to see when the next season was gonna be released. That was 11 years ago now, I feel old. Hehe

12-02-2014, 10:04 PM	#10
McGillicuddy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Posts: 5,179	You're more likely to get "extras" with complete boxed sets. I like boxed sets that are easy to store. I dont like big bulky sets, like I Love Lucy. I also don't like cheap packaging like The Andy Griffith Show and Hogan's Heroes.