The Gang of Five
Beyond the Mysterious Beyond => The Fridge => Topic started by: Mumbling on November 16, 2008, 11:26:53 AM
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Okay, take a look at this:
(http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll44/gofmumbling/pl.jpg)
http://link.marktplaats.nl/201095424 (http://link.marktplaats.nl/201095424)
It's only 5 euros, about $10? Problem is, I probably can't do anything with it. I don't have a laserdisc player or know anyone with it. Second thing is is that it's pretty rare. So I'm wondering if I should get it or not?
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Laserdisc never took off into the mainstream. Unless you want to buy a player, there's no point in buying it, even if it is rare. Its comparable to buying an LP of the soundtrack, yet you can't play it because you don't have a record player. The value out of owning it just isn't there.
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I'd guess it's easier to get a dvd of the movie and to find a player to play it on then a laser-disc player. I think also for their size they can only hold about an hour of video, like a vcd, but much larger.
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It's mainly for collecting.
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In case of collectibles it is sometimes nice just to have them even though it may not suit any useful purpose. I don't usually use those LBT character face rubber dices lying on one of my boards here, but I rather have them than not :p
Do you think it would make you happier to have that disk in your room rather then 5 Euros in your purse? Than buy it.
You think you would rather have the Euros (or whatever else may be obtained for them)? Then don't buy it.
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I dont play video games, but I bought Return to the Great Valley for Playstation just because I might get the opportunity to try it out someday. Difference was, mine was on the 25 cents or less shelf at the flea market. Still, I say buy it.
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For the sake of having a collectable to add to your stash, I'd say go for it. But as Petrie said, if you're actually looking for a practical medium in which to obtain the movie, then don't bother. Laserdiscs weren't very popular and they're not particularly moving very fast now either :DD So, for collection, YES...for usage... NO WAY! :D
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Ah, to add to your collection, that is a totally different reason. Like Malte said, would you rather have the laserdisc to add to your collection or the money? & also is there room to add it to your collection? Only you can answer those questions.