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TVFactFan · 04-02-2017, 03:25 PM

Complete series or nothing?

I don't see myself buying individual seasons anymore because of the number of shows that were released complete on DVD. Even though i want Head of the class or Who's the Boss on DVD, if season 1 of HOTC or season 2 of WTB was released this year I would not buy it.

I rather wait. lol Anyone else like this? Now 13 years old I would have ran to the store as soon as i heard the news of a single season release

Crusinforabrusin · 04-02-2017, 03:50 PM

Not exactly. I still enjoy buying single sets of my favorite TV shows. Many times its because its what I can afford at the time. Another thing that factors into me buying single DVD sets is the cover art. Yes it sounds strange , but I actually enjoy the cover art and disc art on DVDs. Many separate sets have good cover art , which makes it aesthetically pleasing , which leads to me possibility buying it. DVD cover art is another one. On separate sets such as I Love Lucy , the disc has cover art which is always nice.

Crusinforabrusin · 04-02-2017, 04:01 PM

Another reason why I buy separate sets is because I love the feeling of having to get it next time or having to wait a while to get another DVD of the show.

I'll use The Simpsons as an example. When I first bought The Simpsons , I was so excited about owning the DVD and watching it whenever I wanted. At the time I could only get 1 at a time , so I was disappointed that I could not get another. Then , the next time I went to the store , I got another season and was pleased and curious to see the seasons shows.

I like when I can only get one DVD of a series at a time. It builds up the anticipation of getting another one(Especially true if its a show you've never watched before but now like). Buying a complete series takes away that feeling.

TVFactFan · 04-02-2017, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Crusinforabrusin

Another reason why I buy separate sets is because I love the feeling of having to get it next time or having to wait a while to get another DVD of the show.

I'll use The Simpsons as an example. When I first bought The Simpsons , I was so excited about owning the DVD and watching it whenever I wanted. At the time I could only get 1 at a time , so I was disappointed that I could not get another. Then , the next time I went to the store , I got another season and was pleased and curious to see the seasons shows.

I like when I can only get one DVD of a series at a time. It builds up the anticipation of getting another one(Especially true if its a show you've never watched before but now like). Buying a complete series takes away that feeling.

But you buy all the individual seasons and then feel cheated when the complete series is released

Adamantium · 04-02-2017, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

But you buy all the individual seasons and then feel cheated when the complete series is released

Or, you buy the individual seasons and they stall or abandon the series. For a completest like me, that's beyond annoying. I find I can't even watch the seasons I do have, if I know I can't get the rest.

I understand what Cruisinforabruisin is saying, but I'd be too nervous, or paranoid that they won't release the next season to be able to enjoy the ones I have.

tlc38tlc38 · 04-02-2017, 04:49 PM

If it's a series I really want, I buy what I'm given and be thankful for it.

Yes, I'd love to have all complete series releases but that's not gonna happen anytime soon...especially with CBS and Warner Archive.

Svenfan1234 · 04-02-2017, 06:51 PM

No. I just take what I can get. I'd love for all my shows to be released in full, but some shows just won't.

Regulus · 04-02-2017, 07:36 PM

For those shows the studios refuse to release I turn to "Other Sources" to get what I want, such as Y2K3 Joker's sets of he Lassie and Season Three of The Flying Nun (As far as I'm concerned season three was not released because Sally Field was PREGNANT

when this series was filmed. A Pregnant Nun? That's unheard of!).

As for Lassie, I never saw seasons four, nine, ten or 11 until I purchased them from Y2K3 Joker. I refer to them as the "Lost Seasons". When this show was syndicated the imbeciles in charge of this show LEFT OUT these seasons.

I FINALLY got to see these "Lost Seasons" AFTER purchasing these sets from Y2K3 Joker

Svenfan1234 · 04-02-2017, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Regulus

For those shows the studios refuse to release I turn to "Other Sources" to get what I want, such as Y2K3 Joker's sets of he Lassie and Season Three of The Flying Nun (As far as I'm concerned season three was not released because Sally Field was PREGNANT

when this series was filmed. A Pregnant Nun? That's unheard of!).

As for Lassie, I never saw seasons four, nine, ten or 11 until I purchased them from Y2K3 Joker. I refer to them as the "Lost Seasons". When this show was syndicated the imbeciles in charge of this show LEFT OUT these seasons.

I FINALLY got to see these "Lost Seasons" AFTER purchasing these sets from Y2K3 Joker

The Flying Nun Season 3 is probably unreleased because of poor sales for the other seasons. I doubt it has anything to do with PC. Still hoping Shout Factory can pick up Season 3.

Dr. Loveless · 04-03-2017, 10:58 PM

In most cases, yes, the shows I like/want are shows I want in their entirety. There are exceptions, though... for instance, if Twelve O'Clock High were ever to get a legit DVD release, I would rather have individual season sets, since I prefer Robert Lansing as the series lead in Season 1, rather than his miscast replacement, Paul Burke, in the other two seasons.

principehomura · 04-09-2017, 02:53 PM

I prefer the complete boxes, but if the case of a finished show which has just a few season, I can also buy the single season and complete it over time. Like I'm doing for Everwood.

loaferman · 04-10-2017, 01:52 PM

I prefer complete series. I notice that there are fewer DVD's stocked in retail shops every time I go. Everything is about streaming now. The thing is no service can stream everything and a lot of shows will be lost in the shuffle especially classics since they are considered for "old folks" by a lot of people.

My main question is how long the DVD player will last. It reached the point to where a VHS player was very difficult to find, more expensive, and I think they eventually stopped manufacturing them except for those "combo" units which seldom work correctly. The last VCR's I bought were cheap junk.

I'd hate to see DVD phase out like VHS did.

TVFactFan · 04-10-2017, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by loaferman

I prefer complete series. I notice that there are fewer DVD's stocked in retail shops every time I go. Everything is about streaming now. The thing is no service can stream everything and a lot of shows will be lost in the shuffle especially classics since they are considered for "old folks" by a lot of people.

My main question is how long the DVD player will last. It reached the point to where a VHS player was very difficult to find, more expensive, and I think they eventually stopped manufacturing them except for those "combo" units which seldom work correctly. The last VCR's I bought were cheap junk.

I'd hate to see DVD phase out like VHS did.

You will always be able to but VCR or DVD on ebay

principehomura · 04-11-2017, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by loaferman

My main question is how long the DVD player will last. It reached the point to where a VHS player was very difficult to find, more expensive, and I think they eventually stopped manufacturing them except for those "combo" units which seldom work correctly.

Oh my, I've never thought of this. Now I'm worried

tlc38tlc38 · 04-11-2017, 10:06 AM

^There will always be some form of physical media.

Remember, "everything old is new again".

Just like vinyl is making somewhat of a comeback and instant poloraid cameras also made a comeback.

04-02-2017, 03:25 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,129	In 2017, are you only this type of buyer when it comes to DVD's Complete series or nothing? I don't see myself buying individual seasons anymore because of the number of shows that were released complete on DVD. Even though i want Head of the class or Who's the Boss on DVD, if season 1 of HOTC or season 2 of WTB was released this year I would not buy it. I rather wait. lol Anyone else like this? Now 13 years old I would have ran to the store as soon as i heard the news of a single season release

04-02-2017, 04:49 PM	#6
tlc38tlc38 Member Forum Star Join Date: May 02, 2008 Posts: 19,285	If it's a series I really want, I buy what I'm given and be thankful for it. Yes, I'd love to have all complete series releases but that's not gonna happen anytime soon...especially with CBS and Warner Archive.
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04-02-2017, 06:51 PM	#7
Svenfan1234 Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 12, 2015 Posts: 11,200	No. I just take what I can get. I'd love for all my shows to be released in full, but some shows just won't.
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Regulus Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 07, 2011 Location: Port Orange, Florida Avatar - Poiuyt Posts: 3,374	For those shows the studios refuse to release I turn to "Other Sources" to get what I want, such as Y2K3 Joker's sets of *he Lassie* and Season Three of *The Flying Nun* (As far as I'm concerned season three was not released because Sally Field was PREGNANT when this series was filmed. A Pregnant Nun? That's unheard of!). As for Lassie, I never saw seasons four, nine, ten or 11 until I purchased them from Y2K3 Joker. I refer to them as the "Lost Seasons". When this show was syndicated the imbeciles in charge of this show LEFT OUT these seasons. I FINALLY got to see these "Lost Seasons" AFTER purchasing these sets from Y2K3 Joker
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04-03-2017, 10:58 PM	#10
Dr. Loveless Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 01, 2012 Location: New England Posts: 224	In most cases, yes, the shows I like/want are shows I want in their entirety. There are exceptions, though... for instance, if Twelve O'Clock High were ever to get a legit DVD release, I would rather have individual season sets, since I prefer Robert Lansing as the series lead in Season 1, rather than his miscast replacement, Paul Burke, in the other two seasons.
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04-02-2017, 03:50 PM	#2
Crusinforabrusin It's time to move on, Goodbye Senior Member Join Date: Dec 27, 2015 Posts: 2,056	Not exactly. I still enjoy buying single sets of my favorite TV shows. Many times its because its what I can afford at the time. Another thing that factors into me buying single DVD sets is the cover art. Yes it sounds strange , but I actually enjoy the cover art and disc art on DVDs. Many separate sets have good cover art , which makes it aesthetically pleasing , which leads to me possibility buying it. DVD cover art is another one. On separate sets such as I Love Lucy , the disc has cover art which is always nice.

04-02-2017, 04:01 PM	#3
Crusinforabrusin It's time to move on, Goodbye Senior Member Join Date: Dec 27, 2015 Posts: 2,056	Another reason why I buy separate sets is because I love the feeling of having to get it next time or having to wait a while to get another DVD of the show. I'll use The Simpsons as an example. When I first bought The Simpsons , I was so excited about owning the DVD and watching it whenever I wanted. At the time I could only get 1 at a time , so I was disappointed that I could not get another. Then , the next time I went to the store , I got another season and was pleased and curious to see the seasons shows. I like when I can only get one DVD of a series at a time. It builds up the anticipation of getting another one(Especially true if its a show you've never watched before but now like). Buying a complete series takes away that feeling.

04-09-2017, 02:53 PM	#11
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04-10-2017, 01:52 PM	#12
loaferman Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 23, 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 642	I prefer complete series. I notice that there are fewer DVD's stocked in retail shops every time I go. Everything is about streaming now. The thing is no service can stream everything and a lot of shows will be lost in the shuffle especially classics since they are considered for "old folks" by a lot of people. My main question is how long the DVD player will last. It reached the point to where a VHS player was very difficult to find, more expensive, and I think they eventually stopped manufacturing them except for those "combo" units which seldom work correctly. The last VCR's I bought were cheap junk. I'd hate to see DVD phase out like VHS did.

04-11-2017, 10:06 AM	#15
tlc38tlc38 Member Forum Star Join Date: May 02, 2008 Posts: 19,285	^There will always be some form of physical media. Remember, "everything old is new again". Just like vinyl is making somewhat of a comeback and instant poloraid cameras also made a comeback.