Unbelievably fascinating and beautiful film, already an an time favorite. Kia Ora mate! Tēnā koe e hoa! Kia kaha. Star Wars/Empire Strikes Back/Return Of The Jedi Lot of 3 Laserdiscs - Very Nice. Not an expert, but laserdiscs need to be lifted up by the spindle and spun by that same spindle. 0 coins. 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. dandanthetaximan • 2 yr. $49. No, the RCA Selectavision/Videodisc discs are for a CED player and stay in the plastic cartridge. It is rare but happened this week that I found a couple mixed into a record box at my local Goodwill store. I sold about 300 laserdiscs a few years ago. 2. Not necessarily in the immediate future, but at some point in. 0 bids. To take advantage of the format to its fullest, you need: 1 video cable (Composite Video preferred) 1 Toslink or digital coax cable for PCM and DTS soundtracks. 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. 45 K Vinyl. 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. I'd have to look it up. Collecting something like the Criterion Collection would require deep pockets, given a lot of them are £26 a film. Every one was still in the original (opened) wrap & all were priced at £20 each at least. Edit: other guy posted an LP framing site where the standard frame offered is like 14x14, seems a little big tho. Star Wars Return Of The Jedi - 2-LD Set Laserdisc - 1992. I don't want to just throw them out, but I wanted to check with you guys about ways to get rid of them. 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. uk Shops!Laserdiscs are cool and all but it's really hard to find people selling laserdiscs that are even worth keeping with the crazy amount of issues these tend to have. You’d be lucky to fit a baseball card in that car by the time were were done. Dude, so you don’t anything about laserdiscs? No wonder every answer has been “I don’t know. Format pioneer Pioneer kept the flag flying with clever players (like 1998's DVL-909) that could. co. The only laserdisc players that are worth anything are the Pioneer's and only the best ones are worth a lot. On one of the laserdisc forums I'm on some people claim this stuff is uncommon yet I've ran into at least 6 or 8 times already on Ebay. Closed captioning is created via the television. No, I don't have anything CED related. Certainly is worth a mention _____ CLD-R7G CLD-D590 VSA-E07 AC3RF+DTS iScan DUO Processor. There was also a great French site that had large scans of the laserdisc covers, but I can't remember the URL. Limited Issue:. 2 /5 - Medium rot: still can be watched but speckles are becoming distracting. Or video layers or even sound channels. The disc is also worth more if the disc has more special features and extras. . I couldn't remember that name at the time. Limited Issue:. I check here and on ebay before I buy anything. (sales of LDs were often relegated to very small sections. Right. Shucks, 33 1/3 LP vinyl is making a comeback. org. 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 . Before DVDs came along, laserdiscs were the gold standard of audio/video quality. Megadeth Rusted Pieces Japan Laserdisc with OBI Metallica LD Laser. A common problem is “laser rot,” in which poor-quality pressings deteriorate and cause playback glitches. Doesn’t mean 99. Re: The Criterion Collection LaserDisc Archive. 7. We had secured our treasure. However, because of the Archive Collection Disney Laserdiscs I'm considering getting one. You cannot post new topics in this forum. However, because of the Archive Collection Disney Laserdiscs I'm considering getting one. THX WOW unopened buy it now $65. 3. They aren't CD's. Most go for around $12 - $20 ( so they pay $6 to $10), boxes more. As you can see, collectors are only willing to pay around $20 to $50 for many of the top wish list. $18. From your titles the following would be worth selling individually or as little collections; 1) Lovers Guide is quite rare. Honestly, I picked this up for $80 along with the Song of the South and sold Song of South for $220 already, just hoping to get about $100 for The Decline laserdisc. (sold in loose wrap and better description on the cover, of contents. S. Another reason CRT looks better in this case is because a CRT can nativity display multiple pixel grids. Vidiot, Feb 16, 2014. Laserdiscs are hardly worth anything, and scratches do not effect them because of the thick plastic layer over the data layer. It's proven and many collectors will espouse this. I don't tell anybody to invest in standard-def anything these days, because today is all HD and 4K is pretty much taking over. Worth the investment? comments. 5 setup used in the U. GameStop Moderna Pfizer Johnson & Johnson AstraZeneca Walgreens Best Buy Novavax SpaceX Tesla. I have a bunch of old Laserdiscs I'm looking to get rid of. ago. If I am looking at something and I see something worth money, as in 30 plus I dont mind. The extremely expensive manufacturing equipment for the discs was converted by the factories to make modern optical discs like cds and dvds, so none of the original manufacturing equipment exists anymore. Are old LaserDiscs worth anything? Your old LDs might be worth up to $250 or more. Yesterday and Today – The Beatles (the butcher album) $125,000. Manually wrap it up then just brown paper wrap your ghetto packaging. Ever. 3K subscribers in the LaserDisc community. 1 set of. ” (Yes, commentary tracks first debuted on laserdiscs taking advantage of their discrete analog and digital audio tracks, and Criterion got it. HDDVD players and discs are much better than laserdisc and are worth about the. Show reply. 99 disc. Are LaserDiscs good quality? Unlike most optical disc standards, LaserDisc is not fully. 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. ago. 1 are among the rarest, as only 12 or so titles were ever produced in that audio format. 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. 7. I've got one LV of movie trailers that a local theatre used to run in the lobby of the theatre. At my local fleamarket I found a guy who had some. Michael Jackson shopping for LaserDiscs in LA (1996). Maybe. The first players cost upwards of $1000 and actually ended up being in nearly one million homes by the end of the decade. Method 1. Walt Disney Masterpiece ( Catalog Number 14795CS ) (THX) (1. u might be lucky and find replacement laser. LaserDisc. $9. #21. And, due to the weight of LaserDiscs, players were loud, too. Some people look at you funny, then they produce a goldmine in a few crates worth of cheesy 80s horror. Good luck GrantObtaining the Domesday Duplicator will allow the cleanest video signal using the Laserdiscs as the source before any minor post adjustments later. It isn’t worth a lot because Full Moon in 1997, but it is a rare release. Nope. I’ll need to check all my discs, the collection is small **Edit** A quick look on eBay, the answer is : “not much”, people are asking in the low teens and the only recent completed sale is $15 for the CAV version. , Feb 15, 2014. I'd like to sell it but I have no idea how to value it. I've put it up on lddb. I want to convert my Looney Tunes Golden Age collection that my brother has eusing his Pioneer Laserdisc player (yes, I am well aware that. Since the official sample copies have different labels and unremovable stickers. I suspect that the reverse is true also. Rachael Bellomy. but everyone who is knowledgeable about laserdiscs seems to be here. Ur gonna need to be willing to spend some serious money on this1165 posts · Joined 2001. >the way back to 1984with anything more than a soft >cloth to remove dust and minor fingerprints. Rarity ≠ Value. By 2001, LaserDisc had been Lot of 20 Laserdiscs - All Different Genres Many Rare Films & Classics Tested. Type list disk and hit “Enter”. Bleakney’s VHS tapes are “huge nostalgia,” she said, for a child of the 1980s. TRES BON. Tetsuryu • 1 yr. thanks !We discuss anything having to do with laserdiscs. Also, since Laserdiscs can only hold up to 60 minutes per side, most discs have to be flipped or changed eventually. Some have surround sound audio and even special features/commentary. I think at the most basic level it probably came down to price. It was a total package, a wonder of text, image and sound. If you want to "own a piece of history", then yes. Business, Economics, and Finance. And typically I'll sell them for $2 a piece in bulk. or Best Offer. For reference, DVD component uses native 0 IRE black. “So, if somebody wants to put a movie on. $14. It was a LD/CD/DVD combo player. I bought music laserdics only from a large stack at a garage sale. The Voices of Jodi Benson, Sam Wright and Buddy Hackett in. It is the best looking version of Star Wars on Laserdisc (but it has edits). How much did the average movie cost in the 90s? 44. Both the cover and the disc itself need to be in excellent condition to command top dollar. You will have the best luck shipping them in record mailing sleeves but they aren't cheap. Nothing special among the lasers but they were all in 1st class condition. $49. I have. A low-quality disc could still look bad on a high-end player, and if. , Feb 15, 2014. or Best Offer. I know a guy who refuses to watch anything unless he can watch it on Blu-ray, in color, and on his 60+ inch TV. Killer Klowns from Outer Space is one such example, as a LaserDisc copy recently fetched $200 on eBay. eBay Help Sign InDesign And Construction: Analyzing The Build Quality, Materials Used, And Overall Aesthetics Of XOSS G+ Cycling Computer. CEDs are only playable in a. 2) the erotica discs would go well. Yea, it doesn't seem horribly common or anything. 59 Reel-to. will play on a PAL DVD player. VHS: 240 lines. Wonder if my Criterion Lawrence of Arabia is worth anything, CLV I think. These are just the ones not on CC DVD. 0 coins. (CAV Laserdiscs avoid most of these flaws, but do have. 99 Used. The Star Wars widescreen discs sell for around $10-15 each on ebay. All discs/covers are graded along the same lines as the Goldmine Record Grading Scale. All times are UTC . We discuss anything having to do with laserdiscs. On vacation in New Zealand, this little town called Lyttelton has a cool video shop Dead Video! They have a decent little collection of Laserdiscs including some Japanese releases I’ve never seen before. 99. Im a hardcore Disney fan and while i wont play them, this guy is selling a few of them for next to nothing. Are LaserDiscs worth anything? First and foremost, a LaserDisc must be rare and in high demand by collectors. need ac-3 but want the optical, s-video and A-B auto play. 330 78 rpm. #6 of 19. Board index » Laserdisc (movies, music, documentaries, anything) » General discussions - Laserdisc All times are UTC LD-G laserdiscs, worth getting a player/de-coder???I'm ignoring your question. The 11 most valuable LaserDiscs for Last Month Format: LaserDisc Currency LaserDisc Megadeth Rusted Pieces Japan Laserdisc with OBI Metallica LD Laser Sold. Both unavailable on DVD/Blu/4K in their original unedited form. Plus, the format never really took-off in the U. Limited Issue:. - The RLV blanks were very expensive on their own. Some receivers around the launch of AC3 LaserDiscs had this feature built in. The first CD players cost $1,000. But is this worth anything? Or is it garbage? also, what is the star wars laserdiscs worth (empire strikes back, etc. Note that just because a print had a Dolby or DTS track does not mean that the AC3 or DTS track is identical. Join our Discord Server here:. Most popular LaserDiscs last Month. Laserdiscs actually store the video analog since it is an analog format. it tanked more. Best Version on LaserDiscThe Vincent Price Collection Vol. On a HD or widescreen tv, you can notice a big difference, especially when comparing an anamorphic dvd to a LD. That is due to improper glue cure time during the manufacturing process. There’s MUCH better players for $400. 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. anything) » General discussions - Laserdisc. Laser Video Guide Winter 1998 Vol. But those are two worth having a player for. Not only is the TV much higher resolution than the laserdisc, it’s also much larger than anyone would have ever watched it in the 80’s or 90’s and it still holds up. That depends. In general the retail prices were usually $29. RECORD. Lifespan estimates for different types of optical media are anywhere from 5 to 1,000 years and it's obvious that LDs in "good, undamaged condition" can last decades at least because we still have perfectly playable discs from as. 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. LaserDisc - History. However, DVD box sets and promotional packaging can command even more. The list of most desirable/collectable LDs includes: The Beach - Released in 2000 right at the end of LD's lifetime; only released in Japan. , Feb 15, 2014. We discuss anything having to do with laserdiscs. Step forward to the present day and Ultra HD Blu-ray enthusiasts will tell you much the same thing. Lucas, it was Elite's nicest auto-flip player in 1991-92. Is it worth anything. 1 2 3 4 5. A forum dedicated to sharing your thrift finds - garage sales, flea markets. . Laserdisc is awesome. Around $1000 USD per disc in the 90s. A common problem is “laser rot,” in which poor-quality pressings deteriorate and cause playback glitches. LD-G. Tales of Erotica (1996) LASERDISC Mira Sorvino Anthology Film Rare. My biggest recollection was that it was a lot of stopping to flip discs. Who is online: Users browsing this forum: Google [Bot] and 5 guests. $49. And yea, not a record. - The RLV blanks were very expensive on their own. Depth of frame is the only concern, I would think. Last visit was: Sun Apr 02, 2023 12:36 pm: It is currently Sun Apr 02, 2023 12:36 pmOn any version that isn't the LD or the official DVD rip Greedo shoots first (though the difference between Greedo and Han shooting shrinks with each rerelease of the film, in the BluRay they shoot almost simultaneously). It is sealed so I cant see for myself. This player is able to support NTSC laserdisc signals internally and use Y/C with the 1st generation. I was looking for educational laserdiscs on ebay for fun and it is messed up. High end players are probably considered uncommon in the sense most people probably won't shell out the type of money I did to get one. Laserdiscs vary -- older ones most certainly look worse than VHS, which despite it's ubiquity is IMO the worst home video format for quality. An American Tail is basically ruined on DVD. Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 8:52 pm. Yes. But it was a lot easier for the teacher to get to specific spots in a film (vs VHS) to point things out. Unless it’s one of the following models I’d list it on ebay for 20 bucks and hope for the best. )The box contains three Laserdiscs. Lost In Space AC. Again, the main limiting factors will be the source materials and the mastering. It’s a great laserdisc player and is worth hundreds and thousands of dollars if you’re a collector simply because of its timeless design and features. 67 shipping. (The CAV format only allowed. A Lumagen processor offers quality at least on-par with the Crystalio, and will scale to 4K. Anything over that I think it's quite idiotic. So no, 12x12 should work. 99. Unfortunately, LD's downfall began with the rise of DVDs (which happened around the late 90's) -- the recent arrival of Blu-ray into the mainstream pretty much made those old LaserDiscs obsolete, for good. However, with either box, we're talking about spending thousands of dollars for finite improvements in quality, so it's subjective as to whether the cost is worth it. $59. all Japanese versions. It is. We discuss anything having to do with laserdiscs. . Megadeth Rusted Pieces Japan Laserdisc with OBI Metallica LD Laser. Diana Ross 2 Laserdiscs Stolen Moments 1993 & in Concert at Ceasars Palace 1979. This is not really accurate. Most LD's that sell for a lot. ago. This is the biggest issue for me with American releases in particular. 5-. A flat angel must convert the input format to match the panel. The first laser videodisc players cost $1,000. Are laserdiscs worth getting or am I better off with DVDs? Discussion in 'Visual Arts' started by AxC. This article will explore the current value of LaserDiscs in the market and shed light on the factors that contribute to their worth, enabling enthusiasts and curious individuals alike to uncover. 48. 17 shipping. The most expensive camera ever sold at auction was a Leica 0-series No. The first CD players cost $1,000. But the one I was thinking of, the one off of 128, is Instant Replay. The only place you'll find players that can't play analog audio is in Europe, so unless you live in a PAL region, you have no cause. So was the rest of the industry; Tower Video flushed out all the laserdiscs in 1998, and it was a tsunami of failure once DVD took over the business. There are some Betamax and laserdiscs that can fetch good money too. Plus a Blu-ray and a duplicate. skwid79 • 4 yr. Both the cover and the disc itself need to be in excellent condition to command top dollar. I bought music laserdics only from a large stack at a garage sale. 99. Last visit was: Mon Mar 13, 2023 10:37 pm: It is currently Mon Mar 13, 2023 10:37 pmPost subject: Disney Laserdiscs - Are They Worth It? Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 8:14 pm . Premium Powerups Explore Gaming. Lack of use is a killer for a lot of the mechanical parts in those players. Lot 6 LASERDISC FILM JEAN CLAUDE VANDAMME STREET FIGHTER. 99. Are laserdiscs worth getting or am I better off with DVDs? Discussion in 'Visual Arts' started by AxC. A rule of thumb is that signs of laser rot will manifest themselves within two years of a disc's manufacture. Sometimes I can pay a little more if it’s something we need for the shop,” says Matthew Young, who purchases used Blu-Rays for CineFile, one of the world’s. David Paul Gregg and James Russell developed the optical video recording technology using a disc in 1963. lddb. Pioneer Electronics—one of the format's largest supporters/investors—was also deeply involved in the karaoke business in Japan, and used LaserDiscs as the storage medium for music and additional content such as graphics. Worth it just to hear Grace Slick:Kyrsten Brad. For example I can't imagine anyone in retirement suddenly deciding to splash out on many laserdiscs so if my own age is anything to go by that gives us about 15-20 years before prices start to. Last visit was: Thu May 18, 2023 8:37 am: It is currently Thu May 18, 2023 8:37 amAre laserdiscs worth getting or am I better off with DVDs? Discussion in 'Visual Arts' started by AxC. Advertisement Coins. LaserDiscs and DVDs are two distinct formats for home entertainment and media collections. In all we built 6 of them, two shelves high, 16" wide, 14" deep. I have an opportunity to purchase about 350 to 400 laserdiscs. This pressing uses the Super NTSC process and has amazing color and detail. laserdiscs. Not necessarily in the immediate future, but at some point in. Depth of frame is the only concern, I would think. There were stories back in the late. They're worth around $10 each. Both the cover and the disc itself need to be in excellent condition to command top dollar…. Chances are it's not worth the trouble of trying to sell it. Buy on Amazon. This is why if you have anything important on a physical analog format, transfer it to digital as soon as you can. The 11 most valuable LaserDiscs for Last Month. All I can say about Laserdiscs based on some fairly recent experience (like 4-5 years ago) is their value is highly variable depending on the "collectability" of the title and/or whoever you happen to get watching your offers. All times are UTC . • 3 mo. I have noticed more and more signed laserdiscs coming up for sale , one seller recently had around 50 autographed lds for sale. The first LaserDisc technology was invented by David Paul Gregg in 1958, patented in 1961. But I know that most answers can be found at disneyinfo. OK, I don't feel bad in buying it and eBay confirming its low prices. I would expect them to be removable from a US disc. The 2006 DVDs are the same non-anamorphic transfers from the LDs, so they technically they’re of about the same quality. S. Would they be worth buying for collecting purposes? items - Get great deals on PS2, Sega Master System items on eBay. Laserdisc is composite, and only moderately better than VHS, Video8 and Betamax. The process was patented in 1970 and 1990. Open menu Open navigation Go to Reddit Home. Yes, they are quite a bit better than VHS in terms of both audio and video. It contains alignenment test signals and soundracks , etc. 2 #1 on spine. Are new Laserdiscs worth Anything. Stereo extended play is usually the lower quality version of the format (pre-digital), but it's in widescreen which is nice. Phillips and MC decided to pool their efforts. and the final North American disc to have an AC-3 (Dolby Digital) soundtrack. In the LD and DVD rip of the LD Han is the only one to shoot. Thread Status:. Post subject: overpriced autographed laserdiscs , fake or the real deal. Theres bluenose in montreal which has everything from old game consoles, vhs, old comics/magazines. Does anyone still collect these things? I recently got rid of my combo player but I don't know what to do with the crates of LDs I still have. #11 · Oct 22, 2003. If only it wasn’t $400 on eBay. ponimaju • 1 mo. 99-49. I do have a sealed copy of Armageddon DTS. There are great bargains on used stuff in Japan; especially when factoring in condition; but maybe it's different for high-end enthusiast stuff like LD players. The only laserdiscs I have are the Definitive Edition Star Wars box set and the Special Edition box. Menu eBay. It is estimated that the average laserdisc collection will experience 1 - 2% rot. Laser Video Guide Summer 1997 Vol. 99 shipping. . Use the app and check which ones are worth anything then find a charity shop that will take the rest. I am covered on storage, and master backup storage for post. 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. 08 K Cassette. I can do payments. 10. The only one who will have the right. 0 bids. The 11 most valuable LaserDiscs for Last Month. May 13, 2010. anything. Post subject: Re: Which Laserdiscs have the best picture quality? Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 12:45 pm. Science and history, etc. And the special editions of films such as Thunderball, Goldfinger, Aliens, The Abyss went for $90-$100 easily. Hi all, I don't own any Disney Laserdiscs myself and I don't have a Laserdisc player. " At any rate with some help from the members there I decided to just get another player instead of trying to fix the RCA. MICHAEL JACKSON. , Feb 15, 2014. 10,000 titles had already come out, and believe me, those were noisy and crappy compared to. I like laserdiscs. Where to sell old VHS and Beta tapes. , Feb 15, 2014. Feb 21, 2005 #7 Archived from groups: alt. I don't think laserdiscs can be 100 percent copied quality wise since it's an analog source. —Georges Clemenceau (1841–1929) “ Every member of the family of the future will be a producer of some kind and in some degree. They paved the way for. It is one of humankind’s greatest achievements. Reply reply. Just like with Beta and 8-Track it has gone to format graveyard. LDDb. I'm going to get rid of those sometime as I've moved on from Star Wars. This format was generally called LD-G. Type attributes disk clear readonly and hit “Enter”. The Matrix was like $40-70 when it came out. 00, this is the 3rd or 4th time it has been listed, opening bid is $60, so the market right now won't even support $60 dollars right now. LaserDiscs in Dolby Digital AC-3 6. 3 #1 On cover: More than 8300 Laserdiscs & 1500 DVDs listed. Years of improper storage and neglect, shuttered away in dark, damp garages — LaserDiscs are falling. End of Days, a 1999 Arnold Schwarzenegger vehicle starring Gabriel Byrne as the Actual Devil, sold for a whopping $463 (or $695 Australian!) on eBay in 2001. 9m members in the ThriftStoreHauls community.