Looooots of music related content that never made it to newer formats, like Billy Joel’s Live From Long Island - a pro shot concert at Nassau Coliseum that’s been out of print since like, 1983. r/LaserDisc. Are LaserDiscs worth anything? LaserDiscs that are still sealed and in mint or new condition are worth more money. Unless it’s one of the following models I’d list it on ebay for 20 bucks and hope for the best. And typically I'll sell them for $2 a piece in bulk. Years of improper storage and neglect, shuttered away in dark, damp garages — LaserDiscs are falling. The Voices of Jodi Benson, Sam Wright and Buddy Hackett in. anything physical will eventually degrade. If. 3 #1 On cover: More than 8300 Laserdiscs & 1500 DVDs listed. Mine does not allow you to zoom in on composite input. The technology first began serious development in the late 1960s; however, it didn't debut as a retail. A common problem is “laser rot,” in which poor-quality pressings deteriorate and cause playback glitches. No, the RCA Selectavision/Videodisc discs are for a CED player and stay in the plastic cartridge. 35:1 or wider discs, in particular). co. Honestly the quality looks amazing with the HD up scaling method the TV performs. However, various factors contribute to determining the worth of these. Find out. David Paul Gregg and James Russell developed the optical video recording technology using a disc in 1963. and to me it's not interesting as anything except as an. Grade Description; 5 to 1/2. There seems to be a similar one on ebay asking $14, and no history of any that are sold. However, because of the Archive Collection Disney Laserdiscs I'm considering getting one. need ac-3 but want the optical, s-video and A-B auto play. . 3. They are widescreen CAV editions with matrixed (non AC-3) surround sound. This pressing uses the Super NTSC process and has amazing color and detail. In 1969, Phillips developed a superior video disc. $18. Not necessarily in the immediate future, but at some point in. #11 · Oct 22, 2003. Tested discs with any signs of laser rot will be graded along the LDDB laser rot scale: 1 /5 - Light rot: a few speckles, hard to notice, might be a scratched master. it. Not an expert, but laserdiscs need to be lifted up by the spindle and spun by that same spindle. What's It Gonna Take 8. ponimaju • 1 mo. I don't think the varying heights thing is right. Board index » Laserdisc (movies, music, documentaries, anything) » General discussions - Laserdisc All times are UTC LD-G laserdiscs, worth getting a player/de-coder???With nearly 20 years of transactions statistics behind us, it becomes possible to compute an rough evaluation of a collection's value. So something like $100 firm for 50. By 1969, Philips had developed a VideoDisc using reflective mode. Last visit was: Thu Apr 06, 2023 1:17 pm: It is currently Thu Apr 06, 2023 1:17 pmOne reason I decided to get into laserdisc is to archive films or directors commentary that hasn’t been released on other media. She Ain't Worth It (extended)Most Laserdiscs cost 5-10 dollars more than the equivalent DVD. Are new Laserdiscs worth Anything. LaserDisc machines were not cheap and neither were the discs. Laserdisc: 440 lines. Your old LDs might be worth up to $250 or more. all Japanese versions. In Japan, one of the last models to be produced even had the ability to play DVDs as well as CDs and Laserdiscs. #11 by Yaanu » Fri Jun 16, 2017 3:39 am. Senior Audioholic. (~$100 or less, depending on condition and if they include power supply) than anything else comparable. It's all about the mix. It is one of humankind’s greatest achievements. VHS: 240 lines. Some of your stuff is worth a little bit of cash, but most of it is worth about $1-2 apiece. It is worth to mention that Sony did try to use its Digi-beta tape format has a data storage: DTF and DTF-2 formats. Ms. And when you can find laserdiscs in a physical store they're often pretty cheap, usually worth the gamble. Premium Powerups Explore Gaming. I came to the conclusion, ‘You know, hey, I could be the king of LaserDiscs. “I think we were the last to grow up without the internet, cellphones or social media,” and clinging to. There’s MUCH better players for $400. The cost of viewing near-perfect pictures and listening to stunning sound was a steep $2,000. I thought I’d start this thread in case anyone who is into movie collecting can discuss (or boast about) their collections, what they’ve bought and what’s coming out, what they’re hoping to buy next. 1 are among the rarest, as only 12 or so titles were ever produced in that audio format. It's actually embedded as an analog signal on one of the audio channels. Very late 70s and early to mid 80s LDs will generally look much worse than ones from the late 80s on. or Best Offer. Reading all these posting on Laserdisc, I now wonder if there’s any chance of getting at least 1 manufacturer to produce a new Laserdisc player with up-to-date features (like image up-rez) to enhance LD playback to something close to modern day picture quality standards. I really really doubt it has anything to do with region whatsoever. Betamax tapes can sell for up to $20 or more. Post subject: Disney Laserdiscs - Are They Worth It? Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 8:14 pm . 99 USD on 12 Nov 2023 (Buy It Now) LaserDisc. Laserdiscs were all the rage in the 1980s, and Star Wars was one of the most popular movies of the time. Try pawn shops or collectable stores. That'd be the perfect workaround to blowing the LD picture up to 16x9 and eliminating most of those black bars (2. Post subject: Re: Which Laserdiscs have the best picture quality? Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 12:45 pm. I sold about 300 laserdiscs a few years ago. Manually wrap it up then just brown paper wrap your ghetto packaging. 85 shipping. >the way back to 1984with anything more than a soft >cloth to remove dust and minor fingerprints. Are this LaserDiscs worth anything? I found a bunch of LaserDiscs and have tried to find their value on LDDb, but most of them don't even have sales history. LaserDiscs that are still sealed and in mint or new condition are worth more money. Whether you would like the results, or the workflow, is another set of questions. Betamax tapes can sell for up to $20 or more. tried. The Little Mermaid. DONT RARE BLOODSPORT. Wonder if my Criterion Lawrence of Arabia is worth anything, CLV I think. In general the retail prices were usually $29. Limited Issue:. 99. Yesterday and Today – The Beatles (the butcher album) $125,000. As you can see, collectors are only willing to pay around $20 to $50 for many of the top wish list items. I'd have to look it up. Senior Audioholic. I have a bunch of the DTS discs that are listed up to $200-300 each. Are laserdiscs worth getting or am I better off with DVDs? Discussion in 'Visual Arts. LaserDiscs that are still sealed and in mint or new condition are worth more money. The first CD players cost $1,000. You need to use it at least once or twice a month. Tetsuryu • 1 yr. Around $1000 USD per disc in the 90s. The "Laserdisc Database" allows you to buy directly off the site; If you look up specific, individual titles, the site will give you info on the versions of that title available and let you know if any of the vendors it works with has that title for sale. Criterion titles had a premium putting them closer to $60 - although there were some CLV Criterions for 34. Advertisement Coins. I. I think I have an original laserdisc. What are the RAREST laserdiscs? I have another rare one: Voluptuous Vixens 2, but I can't find a pricing on that, except on DVD, which goes for upwards of $100. Are LaserDiscs good quality? Unlike most optical disc standards, LaserDisc is not fully. Laserdiscs are 12″ in size, while DVDs are 5″ in size. Buy on Amazon. :) I don't think I'd. It is best to search for interesting offers like everyday because you never know when something special can pop out of nowhere. Last visit was: Mon Jul 24, 2023 12:48 am: It is currently Mon Jul 24, 2023 12:48 amAre old LaserDiscs worth anything? Did you inherit a box of old LaserDiscs from a relative, snag a few from a garage sale, or stumble across a stack in your basement?. g. Star Wars Return Of The Jedi - 2-LD Set Laserdisc - 1992. Closed captioning is created via the television. Last visit was: Sun Aug 13, 2023 6:36 pm: It is currently Sun Aug 13, 2023 6:36 pmAre laserdiscs worth getting or am I better off with DVDs? Discussion in 'Visual Arts' started by AxC. So no, 12x12 should work. By 2001, LaserDisc had been Lot of 20 Laserdiscs - All Different Genres Many Rare Films & Classics Tested. or Best Offer. Think a crappy record or cassette player VS a high end. The first laser videodisc players cost $1,000. Fortune: Rare Barbies ($3,000 - $300,000+) Rare Barbies are another doll exception. Theres bluenose in montreal which has everything from old game consoles, vhs, old comics/magazines. Good luck GrantObtaining the Domesday Duplicator will allow the cleanest video signal using the Laserdiscs as the source before any minor post adjustments later. I don't. Members also get some exclusive Disney collectors' items, like this Haunted Mansion Gargoyle Mug. We discuss anything having to do with laserdiscs. was looking for recommendations, or if it is possible to fix it. (The CAV format only allowed. Devil in a Blue Dress (Laserdisc, 1996) $12. My beef with the 06 release is it was a double-dip opportunity for Fox and Lucas to pull money out of the die-hard fans that almost certainly bought the previous DVD boxset release, only to get a sub-far version of the unaltered OT. I almost never buy anything for more that retail. (sold in loose wrap and better description on the cover, of contents. I've only owned two laserdisc players so I don't know anything about the pioneer brand. We discuss anything having to do with laserdiscs. The first players cost upwards of $1000 and actually ended up being in nearly one million homes by the end of the decade. When I get to cherry pick I dont mind paying 5 bucks a disc. My memory is that the S/N ratio was maybe 48dB on a good day; with DVD, the S/N was at least 10dB higher, roughly 55dB-58dB, which is a huge increase. Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back Laserdisc CBS/Fox Video 1984 Vintage 3x Disc. The 50 most valuable LaserDiscs for Last Year. note It was the first laser-based storage medium to be sold as a consumer product, and is the direct ancestor of formats like CD, DVD, and Blu-ray. Pioneer CLD-D604 Laserdisc LD/CD Player Tested Works NO Remote 1995 (CT) $169. They introduced the video disc in 1973. When it comes to Blu-Ray, we still have 640K DD-only discs. Where to sell old VHS and Beta tapes. e. I was wondering if it’s even worth getting a player that has AC-3 audio capabilities because it seems that track just isn’t used for entertainment purposes rather than archive worthy content. Physical Media- Criterion, Arrow Video, Eureka, 4K, Special Edition Boxsets and Steelbooks. 99 Used. I have noticed more and more signed laserdiscs coming up for sale , one seller recently had around 50 autographed lds for sale. Don't think I'd ever actually watch it, maybe once if. LaserDiscs abhor a vacuum, and we did their bidding by filling every possible space in that car. or Best Offer. The quality is poorer but they were new, so we chose them over their bigger, clunkier forefathers. r/LaserDisc A chip A close button A chip A close buttonFind many great new & used options and get the best deals for The Little Mermaid (Laserdisc) at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!So any "bootleg" release would require way more discs than a normal CLV or even CAV discs. anything) » General discussions - Laserdisc. Jan 17, 2008. Vidiot, Feb 16, 2014. It has more inpurities and that's muchas malo. Does anyone still buy Laserdiscs? Post by Wildcat » Fri Feb 11, 2022 6:56 pm. Laser Video Guide Summer / Fall 1998 Vol. 17 shipping. Pioneer laserdisc players are the only ones worth anything, and only the best are worth a lot of money. Sometimes that “hatch-back” comes in handy. 6K subscribers in the LaserDisc community. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. That is bound to shorten their life. No question, pressings and players did get better by the early 1990s, but by then it was too late. And they break easier than other things in the mail so at the moment its not worth the risk. Zavvi Affiliate Commissions Earned. Also, since Laserdiscs can only hold up to 60 minutes per side, most discs have to be flipped or changed eventually. And, due to the weight of LaserDiscs, players were loud, too. I check here and on ebay before I buy anything. Well considering that you have collected every game system, I assume you are to some extent familiar with the inherit issue with using analog devices on digital displays (input lag, interlacing, etc). Occasionally there are genres or formats that we are overstocked in and we will stop buying them for a time. ago. Ever. #21. And yea, not a record. Havent been there in a while but im sure theyve had laserdiscs at some point. I was wanting to initially convert some Laserdiscs to DVD years ago, but I recently came into possession of an external Blu-Ray burner for my PC and a bunch of 50gb BD-R discs. Laserdiscs also use pits and lands -- pretty much exactly like a CD. Forget it's S-video output. #7. The design and construction of the XOSS G+ cycling computer are truly impressive. Advertisement Coins. Megadeth Rusted Pieces Japan Laserdisc with OBI Metallica LD Laser. (. The only reason I can think of for buying any Laserdiscs today would be for the handful of extremely rare titles that have value as collectors items. ago. I have seen this sell for over $200 a couple of years ago. AC-3 is stored as a radio frequency on disc and then has to be demodulated into a compatible 1's and 0's bitstream for use on an Dolby decoder. Board index » Laserdisc (movies, music, documentaries, anything) » General discussions - Laserdisc All times are UTC Prices on some high end laserdiscs seem to be fallingAre laserdiscs worth getting or am I better off with DVDs? Discussion in 'Visual Arts' started by AxC. However, because of the Archive Collection Disney Laserdiscs I'm considering getting one. will play on a PAL DVD player. I guess my rarest Japanese Laserdisc is STAR WARS Episode 1: (Jar, Jar must die) just kidding Phantom Menace (1999) its the only Japan import I have and its the theatrical release before Lucas got his, mits on it and destroyed that one with extra added scenes in the DVD but no means of playing a theatrical release on DVD much less. Laserdiscs vary -- older ones most certainly look worse than VHS, which despite it's ubiquity is IMO the worst home video format for quality. GHOSTBUSTERS 1 E 2 JP OBI LD LASERDISC JP FILM CULT MOVIES GLI ACCHIAPPAFANTASMI. Variety is the spice of life and I would envisage that a really varied collection would probably be worth more than a very restricted set of titles. 2) the erotica discs would go well. $6. You’d be lucky to fit a baseball card in that car by the time were were done. Nothing special among the lasers but they were all in 1st class condition. Also if any of you have a LD-S2 let me know please!Went through 3 laserdisc players that were all labeled as “used” on eBay and arrived in my home non-functional. There are some Betamax and laserdiscs that can fetch good money too. 1. Are old LaserDisc players worth anything? The only laserdisc players that are worth anything are the Pioneer’s and only the best ones are worth a lot. LightBulbFilm wrote: Yaanu wrote: On the subject of standardization for transfers, one person who is spearheading a preservation project is using the following specifications: The format used (as an ideal) is: AVI, 720x540 (4:3) or 960x540 (16:9). Well precisely they're like 11. ago. S. 66:1) (4 Sides) (CAV) (CC) (NTSC) LaserDisc Special Features. There is a place down in mountain view that just changed locations and is blowing out all there laserdiscs. Id say try to sell them on this forum as a set. Not open for further replies. Like anything, you can’t pinpoint the downfall of LaserDisc to one thing but a lot of factors. In Japan, however, all video media is too unfathomably expensive to be anything other than an indulgence of. Entertainment Your Old LaserDiscs May Be Worth Some Serious Cash Mentor57/Shutterstock By Eli Becht / June 19, 2023 6:00 am EST Once considered to be. I paid about $1 each and sold 10 on ebay for $3-20, with another 10-15 sitting on ebay, with no watchers. I recall paying $30-$40 for what would be considered "vanilla" releases nowadays. Think a crappy record or cassette player VS a high end. These are just the ones not on CC DVD. Obviously not 4K but as clean and clear as I’ve seen. Some LaserDiscs can be worth $250+ See what your LaserDiscs are worth “For generic titles, it’s generally 50 cents to a buck, and the most I pay for just about anything is a. laserdisc Hi Used to use armour all but it was a pig to clean off. reply Micheal. 99. 60 USD on 17 Nov 2023 (Buy It Now) LaserDisc Laserdisc Madonna – Madonna Live (The Virgin Tour) JAPAN Warner-35P6-9016 OBI Sold for 28. 1. They aren't CD's. Shops that Sell Laserdiscs in the UK? Page 1 of 1 [ 18 posts ] Previous topic | Next topic: Author Message; hippiedalek: Post subject: Shops that Sell Laserdiscs in the UK? Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 8:16 am . Not pictured at home are She's Gotta Have It, David Holzman's Diary, and Show Boat. It had a trillion moron fans who even like the sequels so a brief trend of it selling for $300 twenty years later isn’t really that meaningful. Are laser discs worth anything? How much are LaserDiscs worth? Note that these are not necessarily the most valuable LaserDiscs in the world; rather, they represent the 100 LDs on the LaserDisc Database that have the highest current bids. Post subject: Blank Laserdiscs. Vinyl records don’t need to be lifted up to be played, so the entire platter spins. If you'd rather sell, then perhaps go by this guide: Black/Silver Zune: Sell for 60 to 80 - Sell higher the less wear it has, and even higher if you have the original packaging. 40-50 of them - picked them up for practically nothing back when I was still actively collecting LDs and would grab anything that looked remotely interesting if the price was right. Hardcore fan: Joined: Wed May 05, 2010 12:56 am Posts: 1498 Location: United States Has thanked: 0 time Been thanked: 0 time They worth anything? The recordable ones?Compared to what morons pay for stuff like The Sixth Day or Tokyo Raiders, $350 is chump change. ago. Knocksville, TN. Plus, the format never really took-off in the U. The technology was considered groundbreaking at the time, offering superior video and audio quality compared to VHS tapes. Add a Comment. , Feb 15, 2014. So, in that case, I dont mind. Many VHS tapes are worth 50 cents to a few dollars, though collectible tapes can sell for up to $50 or more. Post subject: overpriced autographed laserdiscs , fake or the real deal. Hi all, I don't own any Disney Laserdiscs myself and I don't have a Laserdisc player. Emphasize the word, “rare”. You can find out anything on the Net. How much are LaserDiscs worth? LaserDisc values run the gamut, anywhere from less than a dollar for common titles to $1,000 and up for rare collectible LaserDiscs. Not worth seeking out imo for that. The school system bought a bunch of laserdiscs and players right around the same time the format went kaput. Every one was still in the original (opened) wrap & all were priced at £20 each at least. Last edited: Feb 14, 2021. Where to sell old VHS and Beta tapes. I would. $69. I have an opportunity to purchase about 350 to 400 laserdiscs. com for individual LaserDiscs. 20 LaserDiscs That Are Still Extremely Valuable. Im light and have a smooth riding style, so it should not be any issue there . Are LaserDiscs worth anything? LaserDiscs that are still sealed and in mint or new condition are worth more money. Not necessarily in the immediate future, but at some point in. Yes. My biggest recollection was that it was a lot of stopping to flip discs. Mostly test signals is what is written on the back. The classic laws of supply and demand dictate the market: if a lot of collectors want a given LD, but there are few to be found, they become more valuable. They sell a lot better as a set ($40-50 for trilogy in widescreen). Laserdisc looks okay on modern displays; but they were never designed to be used on anything larger than a 32" 4:3 tv. Open menu Open navigation Go to Reddit Home. Then Pioneer, savior of the laserdisc and manufacturer of CD players, came up with a bright idea-bright as a laser, that is. So no, 12x12 should work. Laserdiscs are an optical medium while RCA uses a physical needle, so they are in no way compatible. Are old LaserDisc players worth anything? The only laserdisc players that are worth anything are the Pioneer’s and only the best ones are worth a lot. 97. Limited Issue:. u might be lucky and find replacement laser. It is 79 cents in insurance and I am still up on it as the PO has destroyed 1 50 dollar disc, and has lost 1 100 dollar toy. And as mentioned, interest would probably be more from folks looking to collect/frame the artwork more than anything. All players support analog audio, as it's part of the base standard. Laserdiscs are hardly worth anything, and scratches do not effect them because of the thick plastic layer over the data layer. . Why are LaserDiscs so big? Years of improper storage and neglect, shuttered away in dark, damp garages — LaserDiscs are falling apart because we forgot about them. ValueYourMusic - The 50 most valuable LaserDiscs for Last Year The 50 most valuable LaserDiscs for Last Year Format: LaserDisc Currency LaserDisc OVA D. If you want to "own a piece of history", then yes. The book is 12″ by 12″. But I know that most answers can be found at disneyinfo. There are titles that aren't educational pop up. ’” And so much as anyone in America can be the king of anything, Chuck Legg is the king of LaserDiscs. 17 comments. Nov 7, 2004. Since all laserdiscs were manufactured at least that long ago, any disc you watch now without seeing signs of rot will probably not develop them. Here are some highly-valuable vinyl records. )The box contains three Laserdiscs. ago. video. I found Mom, Prom Night 2 (favorite Prom Night), Ghost Town, the Kindred, Netherworld, and Frankenhooker (among a lot of other cheesy sci-fi) this way. AU $50. I have a bunch of old Laserdiscs I'm looking to get rid of. I’ve seen more Laserdiscs and players on Facebook Marketplace lately. There are some exceptions. LD's were made sandwich style and as the two side were put together and glued, the air was sucked out. _____ Laserdisc. You will have the best luck shipping them in record mailing sleeves but they aren't cheap. Some LD manufacturers are more prone to Laser Rot than others, so what I do is research if it's a disc with known issues and make a judgement call before buying. 97. That said, most used DVDs are worth between $2 and $20, and many sell for around $5. Very odd implementation of the technology. Is there any value to these, do some people collect. All I'm Missing Is You 4. I paid about $1 each and sold 10 on ebay for $3-20, with another 10-15 sitting on ebay, with no watchers. The problem was he really thought they were all worth at least what they were worth when sold new back in the day. Retailers may source from multiple distributors, so they theoretically can get you anything that is in print (or in a warehouse somewhere). Thread Status:. The LaserDisc ( LD) is a home video format and the first commercial optical disc storage medium, initially licensed, sold and marketed as MCA DiscoVision (also known simply as. Wavy lines almost sound like interference from another component. . Mar 12, 2023. I have a bunch of old Laserdiscs I'm looking to get rid of. The Star Wars widescreen discs sell for around $10-15 each on ebay. lddb. Among the answers they found were that both Pulp Fiction and Blade Runner: Director’s Cut could actually fetch $1,000, and a copy of Tarsem Singh’s cult horror The Cell could easily line your pockets with a cool $2,500. Shout! Factory has several collections of Vincent Price horror films on Blu-ray, but the first Volume has gone out of print — and is now highly sought after. But for example even though the average sold price for mint condition Friday the 13th is $20, the lowest anyone is asking is like $75 for 6/10 graded. I have a Denon la-3300 recapped so it's like new missing remote for 300. LaserDisc. ponimaju. I haven't seen a picture of the disc, but I have heard that the disc from Toxic Avenger, The: Unrated Director's Cut (1985) (Uncut) [TRO-7000] is a yellowy/green colour. Near-Mint LaserDiscs and Gatefold Jacket with slight shelf-wear. A lot of charity shops in my area stopped taking dvds before XmasLaserdisc, to the best of my knowledge, has infinitely superior quality to VHS and slightly better quality than DVD, but has the disadvantage of being: A: Very rare, And B: Occasionally being botched (Star Wars Laserdisc releases for example). I would've just gotten it for the curiosity/rarity factor. Yes, they are quite a bit better than VHS in terms of both audio and video. I'd say that's probably on the high end. Laserdisc: 440 lines. 1 2 3 4 5. Second, the quality of your LaserDisc player makes a MUCH bigger difference in the output quality than DVD. The digital re-release of Timerider isn't too expensive, last I saw it was about 40 bucks, but add like 30~ bucks on top of that and suddenly it's a 70 dollar laserdisc and I don't. How much did a LaserDisc player cost? PIONEER`S CLD-980 COMBI LASERDISC/CD PLAYER A BARGAIN. Who is online: Users browsing this forum: No. 3K subscribers in the LaserDisc community. There was also a great French site that had large scans of the laserdisc covers, but I can't remember the URL. 88 USD on 14 Nov 2023 (Buy It Now) LaserDisc Wonder if my Criterion Lawrence of Arabia is worth anything, CLV I think. Superlive BML-1 LD should be avoided if looking for the "Experience" film as it is awful on this LD. DaDon's is a Free - Members only site featuring a Movie Database, Technical Details, Movie Reviews and a Laser Disc Blog. —Georges Clemenceau (1841–1929) “ Every member of the family of the future will be a producer of some kind and in some degree. 1 set of. Laserdisc technology was developed in the 1960s and 70s, with the first commercial player and disc introduced in 1978 by MCA and Philips. , Feb 15, 2014. orsetto. I was looking for educational laserdiscs on ebay for fun and it is messed up. A Lumagen processor offers quality at least on-par with the Crystalio, and will scale to 4K. “I think we were the last to grow up without the internet, cellphones or social media,” and clinging to. Most magazines are worth between $5 and $20, though some are quite valuable. 12 votes, 10 comments. Detergent is best for severe finger oil. Both the cover and the disc itself need to be in excellent condition to command top dollar…. Limited Issue:. The only way that is going to get damaged is if the PO runs over it, and anything that leaves the country or is over 50 bucks I insure. The first CD players cost $1,000. Are laserdiscs worth getting or am I better off with DVDs? Discussion in 'Visual Arts' started by AxC. nl, a site which had a section devoted to Disney laserdiscs. Good titles - Goodfellas, Apocalypse Now, Spinal Tap, etc. Hi all, I don't own any Disney Laserdiscs myself and I don't have a Laserdisc player. co. it someone wants to deal with all the overhead to make $12 of profit. It was a mildly successful consumer format since it was the only high quality read-only video format for most of the last quarter of the 20th Century. Most of what I bought was very unremarkable (especially Warlock, I bought that to make fun of, as well as The Pallbearer), but LaserDiscs at a dollar a piece are hard to pass up. Each of the discs comes in its own sleeve. Are laserdiscs worth getting or am I better off with DVDs? 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