My Latest Laserdisc Buys ...... - Page 12

X-human · 11-27-2003, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

Dr. Mordrid is enjoyable. Maybe a 2 out of 4. Not great, but decent for Full Moon. It's a keeper, IMO.

I just finished watching it, and as a traditional SFX fan I must say that this is perhaps the best I've seen from Full Moon. The stop motion was quite good, besides a scene with a stop motion person. The optical effects are also very well done. The movie itself is pretty good, direction's pretty bland but the art direction is very Full Moon. There is a bit of a fuzzy logic to the plot and it gets real corny at the very end. I couldn't help but laugh.

The LD is really good too, there's a pretty extensive behind the scenes which explains a lot more of the SFX work than most of the other VideoZones I've seen do. There's also a segement with KBN with talks a lot about their SFX as well. Sure it's nothing new nore a step by step guide, but it's interesting none the less.

Dave · 12-01-2003, 10:17 PM

For some reason, I've always been intrigued by David Allen after seeing how seemingly pissed he was during his Howling LD interview. I've enjoyed seeing a closer look at his work on several of the Full Moon video zones. And I agree - the stop motion with the person in it was weak.

As for recent LD purchases...

I just picked up Dark City DTS LD. What's nice about this disc is it has the two commentary tracks that the DVD has, whereas the AC-3 LD only has one commentary track.

I keep saying this, but I really do have to slow down on my purchases as of late. I'm half justifying it by the fact I'm working so much overtime this month. I've been doing good on not buying many DVDs. I just need to cut back on the lasers. The only other order I'm planning on placing, probably later this month, will be with Ross Exchange.

Paff · 12-02-2003, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

The only other order I'm planning on placing, probably later this month, will be with Ross Exchange.

Which discs were you planning to purchase from Ross? (In case they're ones I've been eyeing....lol)

Actually, I just perused his list today, and he has a copy of the ultra rare documentary Hearts of Darkness, the making of Apocalypse Now. He still gets in some good ones...

Dave · 12-05-2003, 07:33 PM

They had a couple of Full Moon discs I wanted. I may call them today, actually. I'll let you know how I make out.

chrishicks · 12-05-2003, 08:05 PM

I've never used Ross before...what do they charge for shipping? how do they ship?

Dave · 12-05-2003, 08:15 PM

Shipping is $5.00 + $1.00 per title. That's a bit expensive, IMO. Not crazy expensive, but they're are definitely profiting from shipping.

chrishicks · 12-05-2003, 08:20 PM

wow!!! I guess if it's for something you really want though..

Paff · 12-06-2003, 04:18 AM

Well, I've always said that Ross is definitely not the cheapest place, but his prices are consistant. In other words, if you got something like The Frighteners box set, he would charge his normal box set price, 1/2 of original list cost. For common titles, he's a little pricey, but for rarities you will get some great deals.

Also, his trade-IN price is a lot higher than most places that buy used discs. And remember that the discs are personally scanned for defects.

Finally, $5 doesn't seem that pricey. I doubt anyone on E-Bay ships for less than that. And I forgot what company he uses, but he's real particular about it, won't ship any other way.

Not too many people still actively buy and sell LDs, so don't knock it...

Dave · 12-06-2003, 01:40 PM

I hear you, Paff. The whole reason I was going to buy a few discs from them, at $10.00 each, was to support an active LD seller. I also wanted to try out a few of their box set protectors. I could just wait it out on ebay, where most Full Moon LDs sell for $5.00 a whack. But, even so, the shipping charge turned me off a little. I'll still probably order from them, but I'm going to wait a few more weeks until I have some more funds.

chrishicks · 12-06-2003, 03:42 PM

I don't mind paying that kind of price for shipping if it is something I want. I just remember what I used to pay at stores like Ken Cranes. I haven't shopped for LDs in awhile. my last order was with Big Emmas and I paid like $4.00 on 5 discs for shipping. I don't want to sound like I will not support a store because of a high shipping price.

wago70 · 12-10-2003, 08:51 PM

I went to Ameoba and traded about 5 discs in for one mint edition laserdisc of Criterion's THE RED SHOES. I know, not horror, but its a great film to have.
Since I have a new widescreen TV, I've been weeding out my LDs! I even have a current auction up on eBay with my hardly-used first player.
I'll probably get more DVDs instead, but some LD's look great using the zoom feature on my TV: EC's HOUSE BY THE CEMETERY looked just fine and dandy as did their THE BEYOND. Even the import full screen FRIDAY THE 13TH (this on my auction, too) looked cinematic.
Even though, I wish more DVDs were enhanced for widescreen TVs (ESPECIALLY: SCREAM, HALLOWEEN H20 and many others).

jscott · 12-10-2003, 11:53 PM

Any LD's of special interest that are being weeded out? A link to your auctions possibly?

wago70 · 12-11-2003, 04:02 PM

Sure, go check it out at -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...gory=3317&rd=1

But I bet you guys already have those titles!

12-20-2003, 02:27 AM

Got, Death Wish 3, Rocketman and Metamorphosis. Still looking for Frighteners box set if any of you guys have it.
Thanks

Dave · 12-30-2003, 10:36 PM

I scored a New Twilight Zone LD today off ebay. Sweet price of $16.00 + shipping. My contact in Japan wants $55 a whack for these. Umm, thanks but no thanks! I only need a few more to complete my set (Complete Season One), so I'll have patience and wait it out on epay.

Of course, once I finish the set, they'll announce the DVDs. But I wouldn't mind, as I've love to own Seasons Two and Three on DVD.

12-01-2003, 10:17 PM	#167
Dave Pimp Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Newton, NH Posts: 6,185	For some reason, I've always been intrigued by David Allen after seeing how seemingly pissed he was during his Howling LD interview. I've enjoyed seeing a closer look at his work on several of the Full Moon video zones. And I agree - the stop motion with the person in it was weak. As for recent LD purchases... I just picked up Dark City DTS LD. What's nice about this disc is it has the two commentary tracks that the DVD has, whereas the AC-3 LD only has one commentary track. I keep saying this, but I really do have to slow down on my purchases as of late. I'm half justifying it by the fact I'm working so much overtime this month. I've been doing good on not buying many DVDs. I just need to cut back on the lasers. The only other order I'm planning on placing, probably later this month, will be with Ross Exchange. __________________ Horror Digital Amazon Link

12-05-2003, 07:33 PM	#169
Dave Pimp Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Newton, NH Posts: 6,185	They had a couple of Full Moon discs I wanted. I may call them today, actually. I'll let you know how I make out. __________________ Horror Digital Amazon Link

12-05-2003, 08:05 PM	#170
chrishicks classic is back!!! Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MI Posts: 7,149	I've never used Ross before...what do they charge for shipping? how do they ship? __________________ My DVD List / My Little LD List / My DVDSpot List / My Crappy Games / Rejects Rest Stop so I tell my wife I want to see some hooters, so she grabs the remote and turns on Animal Planet Wii Friend Code: 1249 6431 9623 9624 / XBL Gamertag: chrishicks / PS3 Gamertag: chrishicks CAUTION: Objects in padded bras are smaller than they appear

12-05-2003, 08:15 PM	#171
Dave Pimp Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Newton, NH Posts: 6,185	Shipping is $5.00 + $1.00 per title. That's a bit expensive, IMO. Not crazy expensive, but they're are definitely profiting from shipping. __________________ Horror Digital Amazon Link

12-05-2003, 08:20 PM	#172
chrishicks classic is back!!! Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MI Posts: 7,149	wow!!! I guess if it's for something you really want though.. __________________ My DVD List / My Little LD List / My DVDSpot List / My Crappy Games / Rejects Rest Stop so I tell my wife I want to see some hooters, so she grabs the remote and turns on Animal Planet Wii Friend Code: 1249 6431 9623 9624 / XBL Gamertag: chrishicks / PS3 Gamertag: chrishicks CAUTION: Objects in padded bras are smaller than they appear

12-06-2003, 04:18 AM	#173
Paff Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,537	Well, I've always said that Ross is definitely not the cheapest place, but his prices are consistant. In other words, if you got something like The Frighteners box set, he would charge his normal box set price, 1/2 of original list cost. For common titles, he's a little pricey, but for rarities you will get some great deals. Also, his trade-IN price is a lot higher than most places that buy used discs. And remember that the discs are personally scanned for defects. Finally, $5 doesn't seem that pricey. I doubt anyone on E-Bay ships for less than that. And I forgot what company he uses, but he's real particular about it, won't ship any other way. Not too many people still actively buy and sell LDs, so don't knock it... __________________ CINEMA PAFF - Your BB-Movie Showcase * * - The extra B is for BYOBB Paff's Laserdiscs

12-06-2003, 01:40 PM	#174
Dave Pimp Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Newton, NH Posts: 6,185	I hear you, Paff. The whole reason I was going to buy a few discs from them, at $10.00 each, was to support an active LD seller. I also wanted to try out a few of their box set protectors. I could just wait it out on ebay, where most Full Moon LDs sell for $5.00 a whack. But, even so, the shipping charge turned me off a little. I'll still probably order from them, but I'm going to wait a few more weeks until I have some more funds. __________________ Horror Digital Amazon Link

12-06-2003, 03:42 PM	#175
chrishicks classic is back!!! Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MI Posts: 7,149	I don't mind paying that kind of price for shipping if it is something I want. I just remember what I used to pay at stores like Ken Cranes. I haven't shopped for LDs in awhile. my last order was with Big Emmas and I paid like $4.00 on 5 discs for shipping. I don't want to sound like I will not support a store because of a high shipping price. __________________ My DVD List / My Little LD List / My DVDSpot List / My Crappy Games / Rejects Rest Stop so I tell my wife I want to see some hooters, so she grabs the remote and turns on Animal Planet Wii Friend Code: 1249 6431 9623 9624 / XBL Gamertag: chrishicks / PS3 Gamertag: chrishicks CAUTION: Objects in padded bras are smaller than they appear

12-10-2003, 08:51 PM	#176
wago70 Robinson Crusoe on Mars Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Francisco - down by them two ol' sheds Posts: 2,980	I went to Ameoba and traded about 5 discs in for one mint edition laserdisc of Criterion's THE RED SHOES. I know, not horror, but its a great film to have. Since I have a new widescreen TV, I've been weeding out my LDs! I even have a current auction up on eBay with my hardly-used first player. I'll probably get more DVDs instead, but some LD's look great using the zoom feature on my TV: EC's HOUSE BY THE CEMETERY looked just fine and dandy as did their THE BEYOND. Even the import full screen FRIDAY THE 13TH (this on my auction, too) looked cinematic. Even though, I wish more DVDs were enhanced for widescreen TVs (ESPECIALLY: SCREAM, HALLOWEEN H20 and many others).

12-10-2003, 11:53 PM	#177
jscott Guided By Voices Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 787	Any LD's of special interest that are being weeded out? A link to your auctions possibly? __________________ http://www.profondocinema.com

12-11-2003, 04:02 PM	#178
wago70 Robinson Crusoe on Mars Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Francisco - down by them two ol' sheds Posts: 2,980	Sure, go check it out at - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...gory=3317&rd=1 But I bet you guys already have those titles!

12-20-2003, 02:27 AM	#179
patmcgahern Guest Posts: n/a	Got, Death Wish 3, Rocketman and Metamorphosis. Still looking for Frighteners box set if any of you guys have it. Thanks

12-30-2003, 10:36 PM	#180
Dave Pimp Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Newton, NH Posts: 6,185	I scored a New Twilight Zone LD today off ebay. Sweet price of $16.00 + shipping. My contact in Japan wants $55 a whack for these. Umm, thanks but no thanks! I only need a few more to complete my set (Complete Season One), so I'll have patience and wait it out on epay. Of course, once I finish the set, they'll announce the DVDs. But I wouldn't mind, as I've love to own Seasons Two and Three on DVD. __________________ Horror Digital Amazon Link

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