Blogcritics: Comments on CHEAP DVD's

Comment by Bill Sherman

Wed, 2 Apr 2003 13:39:07 EST

Quick correction: the second disc I saw (and bought) was by D4 not D-7.

Comment by Rob

Wed, 2 Apr 2003 13:08:06 EST

It is probably naive to hope, but maybe the movie industry has realized (or it is desperate enough to try) that in can make up in volume sales what it loses in price per unit. At $15+ per DVD, I will rarely make a purchase, but a decent, if not great movie, for $10-, I might just buy 2 DVD's. Maybe some genius at the RIAA will suggest this to the CD sales people. I buy a lot of used CD's if they are less than $5. Now I burn 'em to a compilation disc and re-sell them, but I would do that to a new release, if it was quality work at a reasonable price. I won't hold my breath.

Comment by Eric Olsen

Wed, 2 Apr 2003 11:22:33 EST

Good news on the CDs Bill - we picked up Peewee for $5 at Wal-Mart, neener neener.

Comment by Bill Sherman

Wed, 2 Apr 2003 11:02:47 EST

Actually, there has been some limited cheapie CD releasing lately: usually for groups that are largely unfamiliar to the U.S. public. Picked up a copy of the new AFI disc last week for six-something, and yesterday I saw the D-7 disc going for a comparable price at Wal-Mart. My most recent cheap DVD purchase? Peewee's Big Adventure, which I got for $6.00 at a Circuit City.