| If you have the money to buy good series than go ahead, I don't see the bad in it and as long as you watch the anime that you bough than great, I don't see any negatives. |
| Raise it up, raise up the happiness. |
| If it's what you want to do go for me, but for me I download all my anime since I always have my computer with me. |
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| It depends on your feelings towards physical media. If you don't care to own physical copies of your entertainment, there isn't really a point in starting a collection. Many people are happy to just stream or download content, and that's a perfectly valid way to enjoy anime I happen to enjoy purchasing DVD/Blu-Ray discs that I can re-watch. It gives me satisfaction to own a piece of art that I enjoyed and be able to enjoy it again if I'm so inclined. Having a collection also makes it easier to show your favorite shows to others. You can just pop in a DVD/Blu-Ray and you're on your way. |
Dark_Chaos said: You have to ask yourself "is it worth it paying $40 a DVD to have all those covers on your shelves?" Because lets be honest, other than to look at and show em off, there ain't any other real advantage as opposed to piracy. Besides supporting an industry that you like but yeah |
| Unless you plan too re-watch the DVDs multiple times; it's a waste of money. |
| I think its worth it just so your supporting the shows you liked best, that being said I'd still only buy the cheap shit. Ain't no one got 60$+ for a 13ep season. My Max for 13 episode season is 25 bucks. I'd rather spend twice as much and get 10 manga I feel like I get more out of it. |
| yes it is. now i am not saying you have to go out and do what i just did today and spend $150(after taxes) on the limited edition psycho pass BD boxset (totally worth it by the way) but you should not make piracy your go to way of watching anime. i feel to many people who dont buy anime just here about people buying these insanely priced limited edition dvds and assume that they are all like that but in reality they arent. most of the dvds/BD in my collection were bought for under $35. |
| Just because you know how to use a torrent does not give you the god given right to pirate. My actual list: https://kitsu.io/users/mattbenz99/library check out my youtube channel for my review: https://www.youtube.com/user/mattbenz99 |
JD2411 said: no it is illegal because there is laws against it. there is no such thing as illegal in theory. if you try using that in court to defend yourself they'd throw the book at younah you might as well continue pirating it's only illegal in theory anyway |
| Just because you know how to use a torrent does not give you the god given right to pirate. My actual list: https://kitsu.io/users/mattbenz99/library check out my youtube channel for my review: https://www.youtube.com/user/mattbenz99 |
JD2411 said: please use google because yes people have especially in america and japanmattbenz99 said: if they threw the book at me I'd sue the judge for assaultno it is illegal because there is laws against it. there is no such thing as illegal in theory. if you try using that in court to defend yourself they'd throw the book at you and nobody in the history of Earth has gone to prison for torrenting anime so yes it is illegal in theory |
| Just because you know how to use a torrent does not give you the god given right to pirate. My actual list: https://kitsu.io/users/mattbenz99/library check out my youtube channel for my review: https://www.youtube.com/user/mattbenz99 |
JD2411 said: so you are fine with being sued?mattbenz99 said: maybe you should use google because those people have only been sued and I clearly stated gone to prisonplease use google because yes people have especially in america and japan |
| Just because you know how to use a torrent does not give you the god given right to pirate. My actual list: https://kitsu.io/users/mattbenz99/library check out my youtube channel for my review: https://www.youtube.com/user/mattbenz99 |
JD2411 said: really $250k lawsuit or fine or whatever it is is cheaper than actually buying anime? and either way you have proven my point that it is illegalmattbenz99 said: well yes because getting sued is cheaper than buying animeso you are fine with being sued? |
| Just because you know how to use a torrent does not give you the god given right to pirate. My actual list: https://kitsu.io/users/mattbenz99/library check out my youtube channel for my review: https://www.youtube.com/user/mattbenz99 |
mattbenz99 said: JD2411 said: please use google because yes people have especially in america and japanif they threw the book at me I'd sue the judge for assault and nobody in the history of Earth has gone to prison for torrenting anime so yes it is illegal in theory I found these entertaining reads. http://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2012/02/03/you-will-never-kill-piracy-and-piracy-will-never-kill-you/ http://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2014/01/24/whatever-happened-to-the-war-on-piracy/ |
antonn said: completely off topic. we were talking about if it is illegal or not (i know stupid argument) and if anyone has ever been caught before. mattbenz99 said: please use google because yes people have especially in america and japan I found these entertaining reads. http://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2012/02/03/you-will-never-kill-piracy-and-piracy-will-never-kill-you/ http://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2014/01/24/whatever-happened-to-the-war-on-piracy/ i have read these articles and agree with the fact that piracy will never disappear but that doesnt mean i will stop fighting it from spreading. our entire economy is based on the exchange of goods and services for money and if you dont pay then there is no way that the goods and services can be made. i am fine if people pirate for themselves but i hate it when people go out of their way and try and shame anyone who actually pays or tries to convert them to become a pirate because if this keeps happening and fewer and fewer people keep paying for their goods and services then how will they actually pay for the creation of them? |
| Just because you know how to use a torrent does not give you the god given right to pirate. My actual list: https://kitsu.io/users/mattbenz99/library check out my youtube channel for my review: https://www.youtube.com/user/mattbenz99 |
JD2411 said: If you want to pirate go ahead, but at least don't try to justify it.nah you might as well continue pirating it's only illegal in theory anyway |
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| I think it is, I've been collecting anime and manga on and off for 9/10 years and I don't regret it. (when I started collecting you could still buy anime on VHS tapes lol) That said, don't buy outside your means, if you can afford it without going broke, go for it :) |
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| Personally, I would just buy my favorite series in extended, blu-ray. But everyone has something they want to collect, so if you want to, go ahead! :) Buuut, you should get a big bookshelf to store your anime collection and to show it off lol. |
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| Yes !!! def |
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| I think it's definitely worth it, if you have the money for it. I like looking at my collection sitting on the shelf, they're all so pretty. Plus if you get an English dub, they normally come with the Japanese as well; a plus if you don't like Eng dub. I normally only buy anime that I really like though as they are quite expensive, although that's still quite a lot ahah. |
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| My mother has a huge collection, and I plan on having my own someday. Im not sure about a huge one, but every show/movie I rate an 8 or higher ill get. |
Im a Devil's advocate. Its just too fun. Running on borrowed time.  |
| I think its worth it if i really enjoyed it i would buy it. And i also buy it if its cheap. |
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| I recently started collecting anime DVD's. It's my means of contributing to the economy, since I download/pirate stuff all the time... I gotta say though, eBay is really cheap regarding anime, especially those bought in Malaysia (With free shipping)... It's kinda cool to own alot of anime, you can fill an entire bookshelf with it, and be proud of it. It's something I want, as soon as possible. (Currently only own like 10 animes or so, 7 should be arriving next month) |
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Qreatix said: I recently started collecting anime DVD's. It's my means of contributing to the economy, since I download/pirate stuff all the time... I gotta say though, eBay is really cheap regarding anime, especially those bought in Malaysia (With free shipping)... DVDs from eBay + Malaysia = almost certainly bootlegs. |
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Zalis said: Qreatix said: I recently started collecting anime DVD's. It's my means of contributing to the economy, since I download/pirate stuff all the time... I gotta say though, eBay is really cheap regarding anime, especially those bought in Malaysia (With free shipping)... DVDs from eBay + Malaysia = almost certainly bootlegs. support the industry! |
| I probably regret this post by now. |
| If you have the money Just keep buying cheap DVDs or blurays and work your way up to the expensive ones .......I did it and I have a huge collection |
| I dislike lelouch vi Britannia. im a shiki supporter my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR90F0rzcss4CsrAbkZXTkg/featured?view_as=subscriber Just past the 1500th Mark bitches I approve this video http://youtu.be/U_0CCLxibFk |
| If you want to support the industry, it definitely is. |
| Hard drive space is limited, and I've got money coming out of my ass. |
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Jorbeany said: K so I've had this argument/debate with several of my friends whether me starting up an anime collection and buying them is "worth" it. My reason for starting a collection is, well, because I just want a collection haha. Also I feel that since I've watched so much anime via streaming sites for free , I should at least contribute a little since I've seen almost 300 series (yeah I know, I'm a pirate fag that's cancerous to the anime industry hurhurhur). What are your opinions on starting a collection? If you think it is or it isn't, please give your reasons. P.S - I've already bought Code Geass R1 and Death Note :^) No is not. If you are gonna start a collection start a Blu-Ray collection. |
RedTie47 said: If everybody did even that much, the industry would be in a much better state.Nah. Too expensive. If I did I would only buy my Top 5-10 favorites. |
Old_Raven said: DVDs? Probably not. Blu-ray disk collection, definitely worth it. This, as long as you don't get carried away. I don't have a massive collection. I only buy my favorites. |
| I only buy stuff that I really like and would watch again. I'd say only about 20% of the anime I watch I want to own in physical form. Collecting is a good hobby the trick is to pack yourself with purchases and prioritise what you want most. |
| I usually buy the shows that I really enjoy and that I will watch a second time. Other than those titles, I buy well rated shows that I plan to watch. If I end up not liking them, I just sell them. |
| People supporting the industry is the only reason we have shows to watch. Everyone should do their part. |
| lol no |
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aikaflip said: Old_Raven said: DVDs? Probably not. Blu-ray disk collection, definitely worth it. This, as long as you don't get carried away. I don't have a massive collection. I only buy my favorites. Please explain how you think collecting DVDs isn't worth it, but Blu-ray discs are? |
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| To be honest, since I've seen the prices for them, not at all. I'll forever watch anime online B3 |
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| I started collecting because i enjoy it. If you have some spare cash then just buy slowly and over time it builds. |
| I think it'd be pretty cool to have your favorite anime in your hands and ready to watch any time you want. |
| Uhh yeah? |
| I haven't really ever started a collection but I did buy some dvd's/BD's of anime that I liked. There is just a sort of simple happiness that comes from holding a physical copy in your hand. It's probably worth starting a collection if you have the money, but its probably just best to just build up your collection slowly. Maybe just buy an anime or two that you really like every season that you see licensed (Unless you're willing to import). Your collection will become a shelf before you even know it. |
| Memories may fade, but that doesn't mean there isn't any point in making them. |
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