Warner Bros. Crawford and Davis Sets / No distinction - Page 2

Deepak Shenoy · 03-02-2008, 04:52 PM

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I will never understand this line of thinking. I guess the films themselves aren't the important thing with some people.

I have to agree with this sentiment. While I may complain about the packaging, it would never keep me from buying movies I really want on DVD (as long as the quality of the presentation is not compromised). That is why I've had to hold my nose and buy a number of these digipack monstrosities, releases in slimlines, etc even though my preference clearly is regular keepcases (more for consistency in my collection).

I didn't notice until I read this thread that WB was also rereleasing the first 2 Bette Davis boxes with new covers. Yikes ! These (and Joan Crawford Vol. 1) boxes are ones that I never got around to picking up and it looks like I might have to do that in a hurry (I have no idea if the new releases will use keepcases or not and I prefer the older slipcovers anyway).

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ScottHM · 03-02-2008, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew Budgell

I've got to agree with Robert here. Not buying a title for that reason is absolutely asinine.

No more so than refusing to purchase movies because they're bare bones releases.

We are all entitled to express our preferences in our own way, and if that means not purchasing because of dissatisfaction with some aspect of the product, then so be it.

I, too, hate the fold out digipaks, and have skipped several sets that I might have purchased had the movies been in individual cases. I do not like not being able to place my movies on my shelves in alphabetical order.

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Rod J · 03-02-2008, 11:54 PM

Robert Crawford · 03-03-2008, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Rod J

As far as the "general public" - "Joan Crawford 2" didn't make it to the BestBuy retail shelves.. Store Pickup: Not Available

That means no impulse purchase, you've gotta seek it out..

p.s. I don't call anyone asinine for their opinions (nice place you have here)

Not every release is going to make the retail shelves just too many dvds released for that to happened especially boxsets that take up a lot of valuable room for the retailers which is part of the reason why studios are changing their packaging. However, over the last couple of years, the general public has been more astute to use the internet more and more for their purchases which means this release is available for purchase. Also, that it's available from beyond just the usual suspects like Amazon.

Overall, this is a nice place, but just like anywhere else some people have difficulty in expressing their disagreement in opinions with less cutting words.

Crawdaddy

Rod J · 03-03-2008, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert Crawford

Not every release is going to make the retail shelves just too many dvds released for that to happened especially boxsets that take up a lot of valuable room for the retailers which is part of the reason why studios are changing their packaging.

Crawdaddy

Yes, unfortunately the major retailers are the Studios' customers and not the ultimate retail purchaser. It amazes me (not really) that a BestBuy has room for over 6 dozen copies of blu-ray Superbad on the shelf week after week (who knows how many are in the back room), but can't be bothered to stock a copy or two of That's Entertainment.

Robert Crawford · 03-03-2008, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Rod J

Yes, unfortunately the major retailers are the Studios' customers and not the ultimate retail purchaser. It amazes me (not really) that a BestBuy has room for over 6 dozen copies of blu-ray Superbad on the shelf week after week (who knows how many are in the back room), but can't be bothered to stock a copy or two of That's Entertainment.

There you go.....

Crawdaddy

dana martin · 03-03-2008, 07:05 AM

The packaging really doesnt matter or does it, granted i love the original art work as opposed to the photoshoped head floating in are , the the thing the concerns me the most is the presentation of the film its self then the extra features, but the film comes first. why else are you buying it!

as for changing the packaging , well with the ever growing collection and space at the house as well as the store shelves at a premium i welcome smaller packaging.as long as the dics are supported by something that doesnt fall apart easily.

Cees Alons · 03-03-2008, 09:26 AM

Next to my DVD and VHS library, I also have a reasonably large book library.
And you know what? Almost no two books are the same size. Only particular sets or some specific "brands".

And they're even made of paper (exposed artwork) and cardboard: and most of 'em in excellent condition.

I never understood why all DVDs *must* be equal. I liked the snappers very much (for various reasons) and thanks to the bitching on the 'net Warner dropped those fine cases.

I must say, those actor set (the ones with a big photograph) are very interesting, and the way I decide to buy a specific one or not is like this: which of the movies in the set that I don't own already (or a poorer version) do I want. If there are enough of those (or perhaps only one I have been looking forward to) especially: it's a buy.

The casing plays no part in this. Even the 'Ford at Fox' case (huge, heavy), which I cannot even store in a normal way in my new HT (

), was a no-brainer.
Those Warner actor-sets get a nice place on one of the special shelves (also sized to accommodate the Disney tins) in my DVD cabinets.

So, although I hear those people who want to build their DVD storage differently: I cannot agree with them personally. And I don't think studios should listen to those alone!
If cutting a few corners package-wise can make the sets more profitable to the studios - and thus increase the chance of us getting more of those sets - I'm all for it.

Cees

TravisR · 03-03-2008, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Cees Alons

If cutting a few corners package-wise can make the sets more profitable to the studios - and thus increase the chance of us getting more of those sets - I'm all for it.

That's crazy talk.

Adam Gregorich · 03-03-2008, 11:53 AM

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I have decided to return the Joan Crawford set. I have stared at it all day and I can't bring myself to open it. I know it will just look horrible. I'd rather be without than knowing this horrid case is on my shelf.

Why not just make your own artwork and package them in regular DVD cases? That way you get to keep the films you want and you can get the exact packaging you want.

Jeff_HR · 03-03-2008, 11:57 AM

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Why not just make your own artwork and package them in regular DVD cases?

That's what I've with some art as mentioned above.

TravisR · 03-03-2008, 12:00 PM

Everyone has their quirks and I mean no offense but it's just bizarre to me that the packaging style or inability alphabetize the titles in a box set has any effect on someone's purchase of a DVD.