it's not worth watching. At least, that one on eBay from 3 or 4 months ago was. Ms. They paved the way for. LaserDiscs that are still sealed and in mint or new condition are worth more money. The New Land Rare LaserDisc Ullmann Von Sydow Drama Foreign. Since the official sample copies have different labels and unremovable stickers. However, because of the Archive Collection Disney Laserdiscs I'm considering getting one. 7. Address is. The 11 most valuable LaserDiscs for Last Month Format: LaserDisc Currency LaserDisc Megadeth Rusted Pieces Japan Laserdisc with OBI Metallica LD Laser Sold. At least here in Norway, it is extremely low demand for laserdiscs. From your titles the following would be worth selling individually or as little collections; 1) Lovers Guide is quite rare. 2290 W El Camino Real. 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. Kyrsten Brad. What's It Gonna Take 8. Laserdiscs are composite video technology and therefore the worst format for up conversion. I am covered on storage, and master backup storage for post. Occasionally there are genres or formats that we are overstocked in and we will stop buying them for a time. You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot. There was the occasional 34. Laserdiscs are hardly worth anything, and scratches do not effect them because of the thick plastic layer over the data layer. 59 Reel-to. 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. #3. Duran Duran's 1983 music video compilation is only on VHS/LD. collected an extensive amount of laserdiscs and I need a replacement. The only thing ever digital was the soundtracks and that was added much later in the life of laserdiscs hence many earlier releases being analog only. ago. I have seen this sell for over $200 a couple of years ago. r/4kbluray. 122, which sold at a March 2018. Here are some real-world videotape values. 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. And LD is a far better source if you want to capture and re-encode for digital. Laserdiscs actually store the video analog since it is an analog format. Use the app and check which ones are worth anything then find a charity shop that will take the rest. So no, 12x12 should work. The benefits of this release are absolutely outstanding picture quality. I paid about $1 each and sold 10 on ebay for $3-20, with another 10-15 sitting on ebay, with no watchers. The Growth and. 8 inches or something pretty close to 12. u might be lucky and find replacement laser. In all we built 6 of them, two shelves high, 16" wide, 14" deep. Who is online: Users browsing this forum: No. 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. There seems to be a similar one on ebay asking $14, and no history of any that are sold. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. will play on a PAL DVD player. 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. There’s not much of an appetite to transfer these films to newer formats — the potential audience is fairly limited — which makes LaserDisc copies scarce and worth a lot to the. We buy CDs, DVDs, LPs, 45s, 78s, Blu-rays, collectible music & movie posters and prints, books, box sets, music collectibles, laserdiscs, VHS and cassettes – just about any format or anything music-related. S. Models worth $50 or more: CLD-59 , CLD-79, CLD-99 , DVL-90 , DVL-91 , and the best one pioneer produced: the LD-S2 (MSRP of $3200!) Those are some of the elite models that are worth anything at all. 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. 99. Some have surround sound audio and even special features/commentary. I have an opportunity to purchase about 350 to 400 laserdiscs. g. We are Laser Disk specialists with over 11,000 LaserDisks available. #840-849 4K Blu-rays added to the collection. Limited Issue:. Component video mastered DVD is much better and can produce a very good result. The first CD players cost $1,000. They are widescreen CAV editions with matrixed (non AC-3) surround sound. As for Disney laserdiscs offered in general, I think it's hard to tell whether they're worth buying - as long as there is no additional info. so it's subjective as to whether the cost is worth it. The expense associated with imported discs was a price worth paying. As for Disney laserdiscs offered in general, I think it's hard to tell whether they're worth buying - as long as there is no additional info. Depth of frame is the only concern, I would think. Mostly my LD buying and selling is hit and miss. #11 by Yaanu » Fri Jun 16, 2017 3:39 am. Step forward to the present day and Ultra HD Blu-ray enthusiasts will tell you much the same thing. Post subject: Re: What Laserdiscs do you want but are too expensive? Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2020 2:08 am. Half Price Books will give you about a nickel per disc. John Micheal - July 25, 2023. 99 for a single movie or maybe CAV box sets at $49. Some have surround sound audio and even special features/commentary. Retailers may source from multiple distributors, so they theoretically can get you anything that is in print (or in a warehouse somewhere). There are several laserdisc facebook groups you might try. The CLD-59 was behind those and I had a 406 at one point and that was behind the CLD-59. 99-49. 3. For the DVL-909 I saw japanese auctions as low as US $130, the best on ebay. 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. Only 2 options, 4:3 and 16:9 stretch, so you're really limited. Criterion titles had a premium putting them closer to $60 - although there were some CLV Criterions for 34. Last edited: Aug 20, 2019. No, I don't have anything CED related. Personally I would go through the stack and remove whichever discs are worth more than $10-$20, whatever your limit to individually sell them is. I have a bunch of old Laserdiscs I'm looking to get rid of. The quality is poorer but they were new, so we chose them over their bigger, clunkier forefathers. It is rare but happened this week that I found a couple mixed into a record box at my local Goodwill store. I'm sure there are better out there, these are just the ones I've seen that have impressed me. Unless it’s one of the following models I’d list it on ebay for 20 bucks and hope for the best. Join our Discord Server here:. 00 postage. The U. But naturally as time went on, I gravitated towards DVD, BluRay and downloads and currently, I rarely watch video beyond a few YouTube channels I follow. However, various factors contribute to determining the worth of these. The book contains staff interviews, production materials, story recaps, a glossary, comprehensive character bios, a mech guide, and pages upon pages of art. Thanked 2,358 Times in 2,011 Posts. , Feb 15,. The best Laserdisc players sold in the UK were CLD 2970 and CLD 925. Or video layers or even sound channels. Vernon Reid Signed Stage Used Guitar Pick 2023 Living Colour Tour. I have. Pioneer CLD-D604 Laserdisc LD/CD Player Tested Works NO Remote 1995 (CT) $169. At least more so than from Japan. On ebay lds sets dont go for much. Think a crappy record or cassette player VS a high end. 5-star: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). Diana Ross 2 Laserdiscs Stolen Moments 1993 & in Concert at Ceasars Palace 1979. The LaserDisc didn’t just hold the film, it was created for it; intentional. Laser Video Guide Winter 1998 Vol. $14. Honestly the quality looks amazing with the HD up scaling method the TV performs. Some receivers around the launch of AC3 LaserDiscs had this feature built in. Those that do not fit the corner of modern mass production standards are actually worth quite a lot. 00. This pressing uses the Super NTSC process and has amazing color and detail. Location. Expensive discs, you may even want to use a box to ship those. The LD release comes with a book. Post subject: Disney Laserdiscs - Are They Worth It? Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 8:14 pm . The Record Parlour in Hollywood is only a few blocks from Amoeba and also at least occasionally has Laserdiscs; if you're hitting Amoeba, you may as well check there too, since they're only about 5 minutes away from each other. all Japanese versions. Alternately, you can go directly to the "shops" section, click on any of the many vendors. 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. There were stories back in the late. My advice: keep serching. None of whatever instructions are provided for each piece of gear or software seem to take account of anything that is upchain or downchain. Both DVD and LD are non-recordable and more expensive than VHS. I sold most of mine for a few dollars, and even then had a hard time getting rid of most. It has more inpurities and that's muchas malo. Laserdiscs also use pits and lands -- pretty much exactly like a CD. I check here and on ebay before I buy anything. Post subject: Disney Laserdiscs - Are They Worth It? Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 8:14 pm . Currency. zeeblefritz • 6 yr. also, what is the star wars laserdiscs worth (empire strikes back, etc. 7. Wrong. The problem was he really thought they were all worth at least what they were worth when sold new back in the day. Post subject: Re: Which Laserdiscs have the best picture quality? Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 12:45 pm. In Japan, one of the last models to be produced even had the ability to play DVDs as well as CDs and Laserdiscs. Thread Status:. 1 are among the rarest, as only 12 or so titles were ever produced in that audio format. I would…For me, a simple conclusion is that the best laserdisc audio was better than the best DVD audio, and that the typical laserdisc audio was also better than the typical DVD audio. Obviously not 4K but as clean and clear as I’ve seen. or Best Offer. :) I don't think I'd. 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. The techniques for transfers also improved a lot over the history of the format. , Feb 15, 2014. it tanked more. I would expect them to be removable from a US disc. YouTube. And yea, not a record. all Japanese versions. The Early Years of Laserdiscs and its Development. Not necessarily in the immediate future, but at some point in. Worth the investment? comments. you can find someone with a PAL laserdisc player to record it on to DVD-R, you. Wavy lines almost sound like interference from another component. Laserdisc: 440 lines. Killer Klowns from Outer Space is one such example, as a LaserDisc copy recently fetched $200 on eBay. Yes, they are quite a bit better than VHS in terms of both audio and video. There may well be discs "worth" $20 in there, but whatever. was looking for recommendations, or if it is possible to fix it. OK, I don't feel bad in buying it and eBay confirming its low prices. The way the player knows there's a digital track is by a specific tone in the analog track. 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. I don't want to just throw them out, but I wanted to check with you guys about ways to get rid of them. I've put it up on lddb. Not sure, but this player might be a karaoke. Preserving it keeps that history alive. Further, largely due to poor manufacturing quality of early discs, LaserDiscs were also susceptible to failing due to “disc rot”. Back in the 90s, I was buying quite a few LDs. Second round (late 2015): Somebody opens up a new electronics booth at my local flea market, with three crates of LaserDiscs at a dollar a piece. 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. _____ Laserdisc. Feb 21, 2005 #7 Archived from groups: alt. Are 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? Your old LDs might be worth up to $250 or. 66:1) (4 Sides) (CAV) (CC) (NTSC) LaserDisc Special Features. All times are UTC . However, because of the Archive Collection Disney Laserdiscs I'm considering getting one. 9m members in the ThriftStoreHauls community. Then the display reads 0 min 0 secs. Surpassed by DVD but borrows many of the same features and improves on. There are many music Laserdiscs unavailable in any other format and many/some music Laserdiscs sound better than their DVD/Blu Ray counterparts (it’s the mastering not the specs as any member of this forum. 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. True fan: Joined: Thu Aug 08, 2019 5:39 am Posts: 344 Location:. Well, it's worth $7 to someone. Most laserdiscs are worth a couple of bucks. Only the video format difference as others have mentioned. In 1969, Phillips developed a superior video disc. So the general statement that "BD has better audio fidelity than 20-year old laserdiscs" cannot be made. “I think we were the last to grow up without the internet, cellphones or social media,” and clinging to. com for individual LaserDiscs. Another reason CRT looks better in this case is because a CRT can nativity display multiple pixel grids. Hi all, I don't own any Disney Laserdiscs myself and I don't have a Laserdisc player. No it is not. Format pioneer Pioneer kept the flag flying with clever players (like 1998's DVL-909) that could. Laserdisc looks okay on modern displays; but they were never designed to be used on anything larger than a 32" 4:3 tv. However, because of the Archive Collection Disney Laserdiscs I'm considering getting one. Manually Remove Read-only with DiskPart CMD. $49. Ever. Star Wars Return Of The Jedi - 2-LD Set Laserdisc - 1992. Member. 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. I bought some Opera laserdiscs from the goodwill at $2 each. Closed captioning is created via the television. Laserdiscs look really nice on mine too, I have them running through a scaler and they are totally watchable. 5 setup used in the U. thank you!Yes. $6. , Feb 15, 2014. Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2012 4:46 am . Post subject: Disney Laserdiscs - Are They Worth It? Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 8:14 pm . ago. 98. tried. THX WOW unopened buy it now $65. 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). 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. I just checked sold listing and I have U571 AC3 (released 2001 so one of the latest production items) Japanese disc appears to have sold for $450 to someone (preowned even). It will lose some frames and never be 100 percent what the original was. Where to sell old VHS and Beta tapes. . all Japanese versions. , Feb 15, 2014. but I just want it as more of a historical piece than anything. “So, if somebody wants to put a movie on. Are Laserdiscs worth anything? I. 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. 2) the erotica discs would go well. Non operational: 45 to 50 bucks - You can charge a little more if it. GHOSTBUSTERS 1 E 2 JP OBI LD LASERDISC JP FILM CULT MOVIES GLI ACCHIAPPAFANTASMI. reply Micheal. Forget it's S-video output. It contains alignenment test signals and soundracks , etc. Oct 2007. Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back Laserdisc CBS/Fox Video 1984 Vintage 3x Disc. VHS: 240 lines. r/LaserDisc A chip A close button A chip A close button Find 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. Benefits charity. Michael Jackson shopping for LaserDiscs in LA (1996). >Rentals sometimes require a little water. rein-o: Post. I paid about $1 each and sold 10 on ebay for $3-20, with another 10-15 sitting on ebay, with no watchers. documentaries, anything) » General discussions - Movies. it someone wants to deal with all the overhead to make $12 of profit. The first laser videodisc players cost $1,000. The less pure alcohol, that stuff that's common now, it's about 67 %, it's less desirable. Unless it’s one of the following models I’d list it on ebay for 20 bucks and hope for the best. The most valuable magazines in the world. Dude, so you don’t anything about laserdiscs? No wonder every answer has been “I don’t know. LaserDiscs abhor a vacuum, and we did their bidding by filling every possible space in that car. Walt Disney Masterpiece ( Catalog Number 14795CS ) (THX) (1. If it ain't OTV, it ain't worth anything! Top. Condition. It's sort of like letting a car sit unused for a long time. Hoodlum DTS sold for $300. Thanks. Chances are it's not worth the trouble of trying to sell it. I got into this format thinking most things were cheap. 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. It's only worth collecting for the rare videos that weren't reissued as DVD/BDs or digital formats. anything) » General discussions - Laserdisc. 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. 10/29/96 Toy Story WS THX AC3 Sale Price $26. That is bound to shorten their life. Are new Laserdiscs worth Anything. But the one I was thinking of, the one off of 128, is Instant Replay. 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. it was given to me six years ago and now it won't open at all. , Feb 15, 2014. #4. 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. Try pawn shops or collectable stores. Laserdiscs actually store the video analog since it is an analog format. An American Tail is basically ruined on DVD. I've got one LV of movie trailers that a local theatre used to run in the lobby of the theatre. The rim is about 3cm potato chipped. 330 78 rpm. $38. Post subject: Disney Laserdiscs - Are They Worth It? Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 8:14 pm . Limited Issue:. I had a film class in high school in the late 90s. Nov 7, 2004. Hardcore fan: Joined: Thu Sep 13, 2012 10:14 pm. I have a bunch of old Laserdiscs I'm looking to get rid of. Is there anyway to fix (reset?) this or did I totally ruin it? Is it worth taking to a repair shop? It seems a damn nice player, 2-sided play/s-vid etc. 3) Star Wars always sell well but for common releases £3-£4 per disc. Years of improper storage and neglect, shuttered away in dark, damp garages — LaserDiscs are falling. I. Detergent is best for severe finger oil. Open menu Open navigation Go to Reddit Home. 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. Vidiot, Feb 16, 2014. Open menu Open navigation Go to Reddit Home. There are titles that aren't educational pop up. Hong Kong distributor, Mei Ah has a "gold collection" of movies with gold discs. So no, 12x12 should work. 66 looks pretty bad on an 80" screen from 7 feet away), so I look for films where no letterbox version exists, open matte versions, or where it was made in 4:3 to begin with. $18. Buy on Amazon. The technology was considered groundbreaking at the time, offering superior video and audio quality compared to VHS tapes. Some of my favorites were ripped from DVD or BluRay to a. Lately, they will only buy lds that are not on DVD. Limited Issue:. Edit: other guy posted an LP framing site where the standard frame offered is like 14x14, seems a little big tho. The most recent laserdisc player for sale here on SNA was earlier this month for $100 in Tasmania. We discuss anything having to do with laserdiscs. 48. 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. Not necessarily in the immediate future, but at some point in. I’ve seen more Laserdiscs and players on Facebook Marketplace lately. Certainly is worth a mention _____ CLD-R7G CLD-D590 VSA-E07 AC3RF+DTS iScan DUO Processor. : (. Wonder if my Criterion Lawrence of Arabia is worth anything, CLV I think. Are LaserDiscs worth anything? LaserDiscs that are still sealed and in mint or new condition are worth more money. Yes. In general the retail prices were usually $29. 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. May 13, 2010. 2 /5 - Medium rot: still can be watched but speckles are becoming distracting. Advertisement Coins. Yes, you can get your laserdiscs onto your PC with your existing hardware. 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. Many VHS tapes are worth 50 cents to a few dollars, though collectible tapes can sell for up to $50 or more. The cost of viewing near-perfect pictures and listening to stunning sound was a steep $2,000. e. There may well be discs "worth" $20 in there, but whatever. Plus, the format never really took-off in the U. 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. 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. I couldn't remember that name at the time. , Feb 15, 2014. Barring major luck, all of the more desirable titles can be pricey, like Let It Be - good luck finding a copy for less than $100Jan 17, 2008. Limited Issue:. The force it took to spin the disc made a kind of whirring noise that can be quite distracting for some viewers. If none of the above helps, then it's something with the player. Laserdiscs are 12″ in size, while DVDs are 5″ in size. All times are UTC . how much is it worth Solution A althor1138 Sep 20, 2010 You are going to have to give us a model number. The first CD players cost $1,000. The first players cost upwards of $1000 and actually ended up being in nearly one million homes by the end of the decade. 5. Bleakney’s VHS tapes are “huge nostalgia,” she said, for a child of the 1980s. 99. The 4th one works, but it was over $240 with shipping, plus I wasted around the same amount per player that didn’t work, and lost two laserdiscs. These are just the ones not on CC DVD. I bought music laserdics only from a large stack at a garage sale. Well precisely they're like 11. The general consensus for Star Wars on LD is that the absolute best compromise for picture quality / faithfulness to the originals is the "Special Collection" editions from Japan, released in 1986/87. It contains alignenment test signals and soundracks , etc. I'd like to sell it but I have no idea how to value it. Howie Mandel Cutting Up Laserdisc - SEALED! Laser Disc 1987 Beautiful! RARE! $9. Ur gonna need to be willing to spend some serious money on this1165 posts · Joined 2001. Board index » Laserdisc (movies, music, documentaries, anything) » General discussions - Laserdisc. Both the cover and the disc itself need to be in excellent condition to command top dollar…. ago. 1 set of.