good answer av_phile1. how about as a dvd collector? what is the best solution?
I bought a number of DVDs with lousy packaging for which disgust at it may be too strong a word, but nonetheless, I bought knowing I can do something to make the packaging less offensive, like replacing them with a better amaray cases. DVD enthusiasts buy DVDs mainly because of the disc, so while they can be grumbling at the packaging, I'm sure watching the DVD pics is the more compelling reason to get it, especially if they know, like I do, that they can replace the case with a better one sooner or later.
OTOH, for serious DVD collectors, there's really little inducement from the local choices, especially when they have the resources to get better packaged or featured DVDs online or in other countries. As collectors, they have to be prepared to support their preferrences in the hobby they have chosen. I don't expect them to grumble over Magna, Viva or C-interactive packages,
I expect them to snob these and act as if they don't exist. I hope I answered your question,
Hemisphere.I am no DVD collector, I just want to watch movies in the comfort of my home. And for my DVD money, I just want decent packaging. I suppose many here would like that as well. Forums such as this allow us to vent our dissappointments over some locallly distributed DVD titles with packaging I personally feel is a rub out for the price I pay. And until some potent consumer advocacy groups start lobbying for our interests, that's the most we poor DVD addicts can do - grumble in forums. The studios would like us poor DVD addicts to patronize only legal DVDs. Warner seems to be doing a good job. The rest is giving me an excuse not to. 299 and 350 may seem a great bargain from the old 900 and 895 pricing. But not if they get to look like those P70 titles in Quiapo. Even worst when I see many of those 750 titles from Disney VIVA that really look like one. But rather than get those Pdvds, I would like to think I've developed the patience to wait when they eventually and inescapably go on SALE.