Not everyone copies dvds they already own and they lose sales each time one is copied by someone who doesn't already own the disc. Not everyone is honest like us. oliceman:
Not everyone copies dvds they already own
So, they should punish those who do?
Copy protection does not stop pirates, and it punishes legitimate customers.
I have friends in Canada who can buy The Illusionist, for example, for what amounts to $3.33 (Canadian funds) via Columbiahousecanada for a brand new copy. Only an idiot in Canada would pirate that film. 3 movies for $10 (Canadian), no further commitments.
http://qj.columbiahousecanada.com/qj4/genrePage.do?club=12&mode=QJR&switchLocation=true&dk=9PY
How much does it cost you to rent 3 relatively new releases?
I would imagine Columbiahouse in the United States offers similar deals.
So really, I'm amazed when people in North America claim to pirate. Let's see, they can afford to rent a dvd and copy it, but they don't have the brains to build up their own collection via legitimate means for either less money or approximately the same price. And if Columbiahouse doesn't offer it, and they can't afford full prices, then they should buy a used copy. I dunno. I am not here to judge people, but I definitely don't condone pirating nor do I practice it.
Regardless, I back up the movies I own, and I have the legal right to do so (regardless of how I'm doing it).
So, I disagree; I can blame whomever is responsible (moreover, I blame them for messing disc structures to such an extent that not all standalone dvd players can play them).
New movies, in the US, cost from $14.99 to $22.99, depending on when and where you buy them. Some movies cost $14.99, the first day or two, at Wal Mart or Best Buy. After a couple of days, it goes up to $22.99, in most cases. You might be able to buy a five year old movie for $5.50, at some places.Let's see, they can afford to rent a dvd and copy it, but they don't have the brains to build up their own collection via legitimate means for either less money or approximately the same price. And if Columbiahouse doesn't offer it, and they can't afford full prices, then they should buy a used copy.
So really, I'm amazed when people in North America claim to pirate. Let's see, they can afford to rent a dvd and copy it, but they don't have the brains to build up their own collection via legitimate means for either less money or approximately the same price.
My stepfather is a member of Columbia House Video Club, but doesn't buy many movies, because they're so expensive. They will run a special sometimes, and you can buy two movies and get one free (you pay shipping for free one), or occasionally buy one and get two free. After you've satisfied your committment with them, you'll get more deals, but still not that great. Their regular price on new releases, is very expensive.
Not that I am condoning illegal activities ..BUT...You can rent a DVD for as little as $1.25 and buy a blank DVD to copy it to for under $.50...
Under $2 compared to a minimum of $5 multiplied by several hundred
You guys keep posting about Canada Not everyone lives in Canada and if it cost less to buy in Canada how do Rental places make any money at all?
Let's see: official packaging, a keep case, a disc that less likely to become unplayable in 5-10 years than than a blank dvd-r for $3 U.S. compared to a disc that will likely start to fail in 5-10 years and nothing else . . .
Yeah, still seems pretty pathetic to me.
When and "if" a disc will fail is pure speculation.
I have copies that are well over 4 yrs. old and they still play as well as the day they were burned.
It's all about the Benjamin's. Rental $1.50....Blank Disc...$.25....Case $.15 It may be a pathetic situation to some but it's still a fact.
The problem is the people who sell large quantities of pirated copies...
not the individual who rents and copies.
Here is the membership details for Columbia House:I have trouble believing a American company is offering better deals to Canadians than Americans. Seems strange . . .
Great Member Prices: We've drastically reduced our member prices by up to 25%. You can pre-order the hottest new titles for just $19.95 each.
Once you're a member, the regular prices they mentioned (if I remember correctly), range from $22.99 to $26.99 per dvd. And to get a lot of the deals, you have to buy one or two, at regular club prices, and then you'll get the deal. Don't forget the shipping and handling!It's true. Choose 5 DVDs for $0.49 each with FREE Shipping. All you need to do is buy 5 DVDs over the next 2 years at $19.95 or more plus shipping and processing, and you may cancel at anytime after doing so.
So, I guess Canadians DO get a better deal, from an American company. Do you believe it now Webslinger?
One more thing:
The deal for signing up, is better for the Canadians