Avoid Getting Burned! Tips for Buying Out-of-Print Movies

TLDRDon't pay a premium for out-of-print movies as they often get re-released at reasonable prices. Be a smart shopper and sell expensive movies to fund your collection. Collect what you want, not because it's out of print.

Key insights

🔥Don't buy out-of-print titles from eBay or Amazon for more than their original price.

💸Many out-of-print movies get re-released at more affordable prices.

📈Movies do not have inherent investment value like limited-edition items.

🔄Sell expensive out-of-print movies and use the funds to buy other movies.

💡Smart shopping involves recognizing movies with high demand that are likely to be re-released.

Q&A

How can I find out-of-print movies?

Monitor online marketplaces, forums, and social media groups for discussions and listings.

What are the chances of out-of-print movies getting re-released?

Popular movies and those from famous directors have a higher chance of re-release.

Should I invest in out-of-print movies as collectibles?

Movies do not have the same investment value as limited-edition items.

What should I do if I already own expensive out-of-print movies?

Consider selling them and using the funds to buy more movies for your collection.

How do I avoid buyer's remorse for out-of-print movies?

Think long-term and prioritize reasonable prices over scarcity.

Timestamped Summary

00:19Out-of-print movies are those that the studio or distributor has stopped making.

03:14Avoid buying out-of-print titles from eBay or Amazon for inflated prices.

06:47Many out-of-print movies eventually get re-released, making high-priced copies lose value.

08:57Sell expensive out-of-print movies and use the funds to buy other movies for your collection.

11:21Monitor online marketplaces and forums for discussions and listings of out-of-print movies.