FabSwingers.com forum: Does anyone still buy DVDs?

By *ickshawed OP Couple
over a year ago

Wolverhampton

Do you? How do you consume films at home? Streaming? Downloads, whether legal or not? Just whatever's on TV?

We still buy them. Got a whole shelving unit of them. But I can't remember the last time I paid full price. Most of ours come from CEX. Haven't been in HMV for years.

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By *ominantDogMan
over a year ago

Docklands, Exmoor, Manchester

"Do you? How do you consume films at home? Streaming? Downloads, whether legal or not? Just whatever's on TV?

We still buy them. Got a whole shelving unit of them. But I can't remember the last time I paid full price. Most of ours come from CEX. Haven't been in HMV for years. "

I do still buy DVD's and CD's also. Fopp at seven dials is my go to store.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Haven’t had a DVD player here for a few years now. If I purchase movies, they’re on streaming.

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

DVDs are 5 for £1 at my local charity shop

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Black market stream everything

Movies music tv shows

Live tv

Even blackmarket download kindle books

If I can get it for free I am take it

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By *ablo minibar123Woman
over a year ago

I buy blu rays and DVDs now and again

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

"Haven’t had a DVD player here for a few years now. "

We use the XBox, Playstation or link the laptop to the TV.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes I do. Mostly from CEX but sometimes new. The children like to have them and all our TV runs on WiFi so if the WiFi went down we'd still have something to watch. Also, not all forms are available on streaming services or free on them anyway. It's nice to know we can watch what we want when we want.

Pxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Now and again I will. Though more often I buy through the Sky store

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My father does, we had this chat recently about Fantastic Beasts latest film. He is also going to wait for the price to come down before buying it.

NBVN x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yes I do. Mostly from CEX but sometimes new. The children like to have them and all our TV runs on WiFi so if the WiFi went down we'd still have something to watch. Also, not all forms are available on streaming services or free on them anyway. It's nice to know we can watch what we want when we want.

Pxx"

*Films

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By *arialoueWoman
over a year ago

bradford

I only buy boxsets n the odd film i used to download n copy films yrs ago

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By *nliveneTV/TS
over a year ago

Selby

Last time i brought a music cd was probably 10 years ago. I use YouTube when want listen music .

Last dvd i brought was 3/4 years ago the Bridges Of Madison County.

By option i don't have Internet a home apart on my phone , also i only see freeview channels .

I'm a music lover and with a Bluetooth sound system and phone with Internet will do to me perfectly without the need to buy cd's at all .

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline

Still buy dvds

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By *ang bang bangity bangCouple
over a year ago

Sunderland

We've been trying to work it out but definitely not had a DVD in the last 3 houses so at least 8 years

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By *ycleChris333TV/TS
over a year ago

Shrewsbury

Yes I do buy DVDs from Charity Shops.Heimat cult German TV series.BBC:Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit,The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy ,In THe Thick Of It box se..Films:Belle Du Jour.These are the latest purchases

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

Not bought one for years. I watch netflix and youtube.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

DVDs and CDs

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By *eacupsbearCouple
over a year ago

York

I buy both..

I use streaming services.

But I love my dvd and cd collection

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes a do. Lots of stores are selling them for change in your pocket so it’s an easy choice.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Certain old films yes, recent stuff no. Most films are available on sky satellite but just a odd few such as 'flight of the navigator' arnt on there, so i keep them on dvd.

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By *elvet RopeMan
over a year ago

by the big field

DVD's- no, CD's....just bought five this week to keep the driving tunes library fresh and interesting

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By *partharmonyCouple
over a year ago

Ruislip

I buy DVDs and CDs from charity shops because they are dead cheap. They are better value than streaming services and I get to keep my music for ever. When you stop paying for a streaming service, you have nothing left for your investment. They are wonderful in some ways but given the choice I want to own not rent. Luke

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have not bought in a while but have a big dvd collection as movies was always one of my hobbies

Saying that not watched a dvd in while due to streaming services

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I buy DVDs and CDs from charity shops because they are dead cheap. They are better value than streaming services and I get to keep my music for ever. When you stop paying for a streaming service, you have nothing left for your investment. They are wonderful in some ways but given the choice I want to own not rent. Luke "

Absolutely

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We just gave about 600 away!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

streaming services for throw away pop corn entertainment but if i reall enjoy something and have the money, would buy the dvd.

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By *itty9899Man
over a year ago

Craggy Island

I buy a few, not all films will be available on a streaming service and until streaming service are fast enough to carry 4k dvds will always give better picture and sound quality providing you have the right equipment.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Recent DVD purchases Chasing The Moon a PBS documentary on the space race. Plus the 1947 version of Whiskey Galore. Both will get a lot of play, neither are very easily found on streaming nor torrent sites.

When I can't stream or torrent the DVD is a must.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We just gave about 600 away! "

To friends or charity shops?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes if I can’t stream it

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By *d StrakerMan
over a year ago

Basildon

Well if you want the best quality sound and picture then 4K discs are still the best option. Also, once you own them, they can't be removed or edited because suddenly someone finds some 40 year old dialogue or plot point inappropriate or offensive, which still happens on streaming services, particularly D+

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hell. I would have paid good money to look through that collection. I have about 700 myself but prefer it to streaming.

Still have a VHS player that works!! Gonna yank myself into the C21st soon

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By *ooBulMan
over a year ago

Missin’ Yo’ Kissin’

Yes, it's often much cheaper than a Blu Ray!!!

Bought the Matrix recently.....

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
over a year ago

all loved up

"Do you? How do you consume films at home? Streaming? Downloads, whether legal or not? Just whatever's on TV?

We still buy them. Got a whole shelving unit of them. But I can't remember the last time I paid full price. Most of ours come from CEX. Haven't been in HMV for years. "
I still buy dvds... as what happens if heaven forbid the net goes down... I've got quite a lot on dvd

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Do you? How do you consume films at home? Streaming? Downloads, whether legal or not? Just whatever's on TV?

We still buy them. Got a whole shelving unit of them. But I can't remember the last time I paid full price. Most of ours come from CEX. Haven't been in HMV for years. "

The truth is you can go to your local carboot and for the cost of Netflix for a month pick up around 20 or more DVDs , the carboots around me sell 3 or 4 DVDs for a pound just to get rid of them .

Real cheap way of keeping yourself entertained in my opinion .

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By *tephTV67TV/TS
over a year ago

Cheshire

I have bought some box sets of TV shows I’ve enjoyed over the years. Especially some older stuff that was out in the 80’s.

I work with an online site that sells DVD’s and they get plenty of business. But their most popular titles are in the Cult Film sections. For the fans of some of these obscure titles anything you produce or find will bring in orders.

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline

Looking forward to the 4D release of Get Carter

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Netflix mostly.

Although if there is something I want to watch I'll find the dvd, mostly CEX

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I still buy them in charity shops. Picked up Heat and Drive about a month back. Love those films. I mostly buy DVDs of films I really really like.

They have always come in handy when you move and you’re waiting for the WIFI to get set up for a few days and you can binge your faves.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I buy more DVDs than CDs, last DVD I bought was OLD M Night Shyamalan film, and The Quiet Place ll. I don’t use my TV for channels etc as I got rid of the TV box and license, so main viewing is DVDs or Netflix

Last CD I bought was Chris De Burgh just to use in the car

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