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Postby Gypsy » Thu Apr 01, 2004 8:05 pm

I'm a huge Iria fan. I own the first DVD release of it.

However there has recently been a new, special edition DVD set put out with tin collectors case, the works. Now, I need everyone's input ... do I go fangirl and buy the special edition DVDs even though I already own the series ... or do I remain happy with my meager first edition DVD?

You tell me!
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Postby CDLviking » Thu Apr 01, 2004 8:11 pm

It all depends on what sort of special features it has.
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Postby ShiroiHikari » Thu Apr 01, 2004 8:11 pm

Sell the old ones and buy the new ones?
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Postby shooraijin » Thu Apr 01, 2004 9:04 pm

I'm such a fan collector, though, that I like collecting label variations of things.
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Postby true_noir_chloe » Thu Apr 01, 2004 9:06 pm

Go for it!!! Buy the tin can and all it entails. Oh, and btw, Gypsy, your love of Iria forced me to buy the special edition DVD of Iria. I love the show. Thanks. ^_^

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Postby Ashley » Thu Apr 01, 2004 9:16 pm

Gyp, you forgot the "give Ash a lot of money and some anime titles" option. ;)

But, I'd normally say save your money. In this case though...I like ShiHi's idea.
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Postby andyroo » Thu Apr 01, 2004 9:28 pm

I would say don't buy the DVDs since you've already paid for them and therefore already have them, or you can do what ShiroiHikari said and just sell your current collection and buy the special edition-- and save money that way too. If you don't mind paying the money for them then go for it. The special edition sounds really awesome.
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Postby Zedian » Thu Apr 01, 2004 9:38 pm

Buy it, I mean surely if any fan would want more collectibles of whatever is they enjoy. If you must sell the old one in place of getting the new one...but uh are there a whole lot of extras. I mean when I go fanboy on something I don't care if the extras are extreme I still buy it. It's still a little something to take into consideration.
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Postby inkhana » Thu Apr 01, 2004 10:36 pm

Ink sez: "Sell old! Buy new!" If it were me, that's what I would do. Tin collector's case! That's awesome; I had no idea they put any anime DVDs in tins.


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Postby Elric_kun » Fri Apr 02, 2004 2:56 am

there's a tin collector's case??! must buy!!! XD *runs off to store*
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Postby SManBeyond » Fri Apr 02, 2004 5:27 am

It depends on what the special edition has that the normal DVDs wouldn't. I'd recommend saving your money, though.
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Postby blueraven » Fri Apr 02, 2004 5:35 am

You can never have enough of a good thing, right? But my opinion shouldn't count much, after all this is coming from a girl who spends her money as soon as she saves enough up, buys and thus dropping back down to her -$5
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Postby Lightbringer » Fri Apr 02, 2004 8:03 am

well as Gypsys Wallet Guardian I must say "Dont buy it now, you dont need it, and you can always pick it up at a cheaper price later." and everybody else needs to stop encourageing her (stern look). Arent you supost to be saveing right now. I think you are. (looks down over glasses)

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Postby kaji » Fri Apr 02, 2004 10:00 am

I must agree with LightBringer. You already have the series. How much is a tin Case really worth? Now if it was coupled with some orriginal art and maybe an optional viewing with commontary, or perhaps the "making of" bonus. Then I would be obligated to encourage you to get it. That is, ofcourse, as long as you dont have to check your couch cushions to pay for it.........
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Postby Stephen » Fri Apr 02, 2004 10:17 am

Check ebay for a used copy of the tin thing cheaper later on...or just steal some of your brothers money....I mean....nevermind.
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Postby Gypsy » Fri Apr 02, 2004 12:37 pm

Well ... as for ebay ... I want it nowand I'd rather use my Suncoast card to rack up some frequent otaku points, if you know what I mean. And this new edition does have extras .... I think ... I think I'm going to buy it!
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Postby wiggins » Fri Apr 02, 2004 12:46 pm

I agree with Shiroi.
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Postby Mangafanatic » Fri Apr 02, 2004 1:11 pm

I would base that decision on how much you can sell your old dvds for(a), and how much the new ones cost(b). Then, figure out what extras you will get with your new set and decide if you would pay the difference for them. Are they worth it? I know alot of things I would pay the difference for a collector's set for, so if you're a real fan I would probably go for it.
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Postby Mangafanatic » Fri Apr 02, 2004 1:15 pm

Gypsy wrote:Well ... as for ebay ... I want it nowand I'd rather use my Suncoast card to rack up some frequent otaku points, if you know what I mean. And this new edition does have extras .... I think ... I think I'm going to buy it!


what is suncoast? *ducks incase someone tries to take a shot at her for a asking this question*

By the way, God made females, such as myself, impulsive so I say--- GO FOR IT!!!! Embrace your rash-er side!
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Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.

But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
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Postby Elric_kun » Fri Apr 02, 2004 1:21 pm

Gypsy wrote:Well ... as for ebay ... I want it nowand I'd rather use my Suncoast card to rack up some frequent otaku points, if you know what I mean. And this new edition does have extras .... I think ... I think I'm going to buy it!

*cheers Gypsy on* im goina buy it too!
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Postby andyroo » Fri Apr 02, 2004 2:09 pm

> what is suncoast?

Suncoast is a video store that sells lots of anime.
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