How to Buy DVDs For Less Than You Thought Possible
I love movies. One of my favorite things to do on the weekend is to sit at home and watch a movie on my large screen television. I have got a substantial collection of movies to choose from, so I can usually find something to suit my mood. And watching at home means I can sprawl out on my couch, and be comfortable.
Of course, staying home to watch all those movies means having to have a large collection of DVDs, and that can run into money if you are not careful. There are a few ways to grow your collection without going into debt.
The easiest way to do this is to check out the clearance shelves at your local discount chain stores. They tend to get the lowest prices and want to move inventory. Often you can get movies for under $5. Granted, they will not be the latest releases, but you can round out your collections with classics at these low prices.
You can also buy used DVDs. There are used DVD stores popping up around the country. These stores are especially popular around colleges and universities. Not only can you buy DVDs here, but often you can sell any of your unwanted DVDs as well. The prices are very low and the selection is large.
Another place to find used DVDs is at a DVD rental store. Often they overstock the latest release so that their customers will be able to find what they are looking for. That means, once that movie is no longer current, the rental store will have excess stock. They usually sell these movies at a reduced price since they have been pre-viewed, so if you can wait a few weeks, you can get that new release at a discount.
Online retailers also often offer DVDs at lower prices. Sometimes they will offer a combo-pack, two or three movies at a reduced rate. Often you will get a movie you have not heard of in the pack, but this is a great way to see movies you would not otherwise check out. There is usually a theme to the combo pack: same actor, same genre, same director.
The big box stores like Sams Club also sell DVDs. Usually, you can get first run movies and box sets of older movies here. Do not expect a huge selection, but the prices will generally be a few dollars less than what you would find elsewhere.
Finally, if you simply cannot wait to get the latest release on DVD, many stores offer discounts up front. You will have to go to their websites to see what they are offering. If you do a little digging, you can often get what you are looking for at a lower price.
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