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bb25 · 01-17-2004, 05:24 PM

Ok, I've been experiencing some problems with the DVD. I originally purchased it on Christmas Eve. Waited a while to open it (widescreen concerns...see thread), and when I did, I was sort of disappointed. First, the paper insert looked ragged near the upper right edge, almost second hand. Then, when I took the DVD out, I looked at it. Near the outer edge were all kinds of loops and ridges, almost warped looking. I sighed and put it in my DVD player. While it seemed fine, the last few episodes (written near where the loops and ridges were), seemed to have some color problems. I sighed again and just yesterday took it back to Kmart where I bought it, to try another one. Same thing. Paper insert looks raggedy in upper right corner, and loops and ridges again. I haven't played this one yet, I'm just a little disappointed about this all...does anyone else have these problems? I just feel like these were rushed out in a hurry. I mean, I have some $3.99 cheap Lucy Show DVDs that look more professionally made than this. Aside from these things, the packaging seems to be second rate too. The plastic wrap was put on these, seemingly backwards, making for puckering and leftover plastic on the spine, which is an eyesore since most people store DVDs with the spine showing. Also, on every copy I looked at at the store, there are fine little lines and scratches on the front and back...anyway, I'm probably just being a little picky about some of these things, but I just don't really like the sight of the loops and ridges on the disc surface...anyone concur?

HIGH ENOUGH · 01-17-2004, 06:39 PM

My DVD came out fine.

If this new one messes up, buy another one from Wal-Mart or Circut City.

Terri Cardellini · 01-17-2004, 07:06 PM

ya mine was fine, too. I got mine at Best Buy.

bb25 · 01-18-2004, 04:27 PM

Yeah, but I want to know if mine is fine too. I may just be over-analyzing it. I just want everyone to take the disc, go under a lamp and look for the loopy stuff I was talking about. Maybe it's just normal. I watched the new copy I got though, and the colors seemed a little jittery. I don't get it...

I don't think spending an extra $15 for a different one from a different store is the solution though...

David · 01-18-2004, 06:04 PM

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Originally posted by Glad_Girl
ya mine was fine, too. I got mine at Best Buy.

I got mine from Best Buy too. And, mine is working well.

Chain Gang Member · 01-19-2004, 02:06 PM

The only problem I have is in "Jack The Giant Killer" when they go to the Regal Beagle the door pauses then shuts.But I bet that was in every DVD

ModGenie · 01-19-2004, 05:30 PM

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Originally posted by Jackhammer
The only problem I have is in "Jack The Giant Killer" when they go to the Regal Beagle the door pauses then shuts.But I bet that was in every DVD

Mine is great, but mine does the same thing, the door pauses then shuts..

sniffmagikmarkrs · 01-19-2004, 09:16 PM

mine is fine, I got it for xmas and my sister says she bought it for me at wal mart. I haven't noticed the door thing yet but i'll have to watch it tonight just so i can check...lol

bb25 · 01-22-2004, 11:45 PM

I actually went to Best Buy the other day, looked around the TV Series DVD area, and did not see it at all...I may be getting a 3rd replacement from Kmart...I just feel like I've gotten duds...the picture seems grainy and everything...but then again I have a $45 DVD player...

Mrs. Ducky · 01-23-2004, 04:11 PM

The only problem I have is that in "No Children, No Dogs" when Mr. Roper is telling Janet that he saw Chrissy sleep walking the screen gets all grainy. But if I restart the episode it's fine.

KayCee · 01-23-2004, 05:16 PM

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Originally posted by Jackhammer
The only problem I have is in "Jack The Giant Killer" when they go to the Regal Beagle the door pauses then shuts.But I bet that was in every DVD

Yeah, that was in mine too. I got mine from Target. The way I solved that problem was by playing it in another DVD program in my computer. I found the DVD program that came with my Windows 2000 to be the best one, without skips or problems.

sniffmagikmarkrs · 01-24-2004, 11:37 PM

i finally found the time to watch jack the giant killer and mine does the door pause thing too, i don't mind though since it only pauses for like half a second

Will and Grace Fanatic · 01-25-2004, 01:40 AM

My one problem with the DVD is that there are no extras. I know it is only the first season and they had very few episodes that season. But they still should have put the time in the DVD so we could get extras. Like a tribute to John.

HIGH ENOUGH · 01-25-2004, 07:44 PM

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Originally posted by Will and Grace Fanatic
My one problem with the DVD is that there are no extras. I know it is only the first season and they had very few episodes that season. But they still should have put the time in the DVD so we could get extras. Like a tribute to John.

That's gonna be on the 2nd season DVD.

01-17-2004, 05:24 PM	#1
bb25 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 22, 2002 Posts: 784	Problems with the DVD... Ok, I've been experiencing some problems with the DVD. I originally purchased it on Christmas Eve. Waited a while to open it (widescreen concerns...see thread), and when I did, I was sort of disappointed. First, the paper insert looked ragged near the upper right edge, almost second hand. Then, when I took the DVD out, I looked at it. Near the outer edge were all kinds of loops and ridges, almost warped looking. I sighed and put it in my DVD player. While it seemed fine, the last few episodes (written near where the loops and ridges were), seemed to have some color problems. I sighed again and just yesterday took it back to Kmart where I bought it, to try another one. Same thing. Paper insert looks raggedy in upper right corner, and loops and ridges again. I haven't played this one yet, I'm just a little disappointed about this all...does anyone else have these problems? I just feel like these were rushed out in a hurry. I mean, I have some $3.99 cheap Lucy Show DVDs that look more professionally made than this. Aside from these things, the packaging seems to be second rate too. The plastic wrap was put on these, seemingly backwards, making for puckering and leftover plastic on the spine, which is an eyesore since most people store DVDs with the spine showing. Also, on every copy I looked at at the store, there are fine little lines and scratches on the front and back...anyway, I'm probably just being a little picky about some of these things, but I just don't really like the sight of the loops and ridges on the disc surface...anyone concur?

01-17-2004, 06:39 PM	#2
HIGH ENOUGH Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 19, 2003 Location: making out with Hilary Duff and Tara Reid at the same time. Posts: 1,283	My DVD came out fine. If this new one messes up, buy another one from Wal-Mart or Circut City.
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01-17-2004, 07:06 PM	#3
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01-19-2004, 02:06 PM	#6
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01-19-2004, 09:16 PM	#8
sniffmagikmarkrs meant to be Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 08, 2004 Location: Lanford, Illinois Posts: 131	well mine is fine, I got it for xmas and my sister says she bought it for me at wal mart. I haven't noticed the door thing yet but i'll have to watch it tonight just so i can check...lol

01-18-2004, 04:27 PM	#4
bb25 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 22, 2002 Posts: 784	Yeah, but I want to know if mine is fine too. I may just be over-analyzing it. I just want everyone to take the disc, go under a lamp and look for the loopy stuff I was talking about. Maybe it's just normal. I watched the new copy I got though, and the colors seemed a little jittery. I don't get it... I don't think spending an extra $15 for a different one from a different store is the solution though...

01-22-2004, 11:45 PM	#9
bb25 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 22, 2002 Posts: 784	I actually went to Best Buy the other day, looked around the TV Series DVD area, and did not see it at all...I may be getting a 3rd replacement from Kmart...I just feel like I've gotten duds...the picture seems grainy and everything...but then again I have a $45 DVD player...

01-23-2004, 04:11 PM	#10
Mrs. Ducky Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 01, 2003 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,461	The only problem I have is that in "No Children, No Dogs" when Mr. Roper is telling Janet that he saw Chrissy sleep walking the screen gets all grainy. But if I restart the episode it's fine.
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01-24-2004, 11:37 PM	#12
sniffmagikmarkrs meant to be Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 08, 2004 Location: Lanford, Illinois Posts: 131	i finally found the time to watch jack the giant killer and mine does the door pause thing too, i don't mind though since it only pauses for like half a second

01-25-2004, 01:40 AM	#13
Will and Grace Fanatic be happy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 15, 2002 Location: seattle, washington Posts: 2,746	My one problem with the DVD is that there are no extras. I know it is only the first season and they had very few episodes that season. But they still should have put the time in the DVD so we could get extras. Like a tribute to John.
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