, Feb 15, 2014. 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. The HLD-X9 was the best. But the box sets are great, and there are also extras on most of the 2-disc or CAV editions. Use the app and check which ones are worth anything then find a charity shop that will take the rest. >the way back to 1984with anything more than a soft >cloth to remove dust and minor fingerprints. If you're looking to experience the true Star Wars in its original, virtually unaltered form, the best option is to find an old film reel. you’re saying i should hold onto my laserdiscs. 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. Well now that I'm selling off a few titles ($28 for all four BTW), and I'm pulling these receipts out of the jackets: 12/3/95 Apollo 13 LTBX THX Sale Price $40. Or a dvl-909 for 350. Around $1000 USD per disc in the 90s. all Japanese versions. Stereo extended play is usually the lower quality version of the format (pre-digital), but it's in widescreen which is nice. It is sealed so I cant see for myself. Also, since Laserdiscs can only hold up to 60 minutes per side, most discs have to be flipped or changed eventually. Benefits charity. My freezer is kept at -21C permanently and I wouldn't dream of storing LDs inside that! Laserdiscs were never intended to be subjected to those sorts of extreme temperatures. 99 or maybe around $99. Closed captioning is created via the television. I have a bunch of old Laserdiscs I'm looking to get rid of. 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. However, because of the Archive Collection Disney Laserdiscs I'm considering getting one. Oct 2007. No, I don't have anything CED related. Not open for further replies. Or a dvl-919e for 400. ponimaju. 17 shipping. I'm going to get rid of those sometime as I've moved on from Star Wars. For discs check vendors that sell used records. I'm in Annapolis Maryland. The 100 most valuable LaserDiscs of All Time - Price Guide for rare Vinyl Records, CDs, Cassettes, Reel-to-Reel and more. I really really doubt it has anything to do with region whatsoever. Second, the quality of your LaserDisc player makes a MUCH bigger difference in the output quality than DVD. 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. LaserDiscs that are still sealed and in mint or new condition are worth more money. That said, most used DVDs are worth between $2 and $20, and many sell for around $5. At least more so than from Japan. #1 Hi have a laserdisc player from1970 still works . Star Wars Return Of The Jedi - 2-LD Set Laserdisc - 1992. Alternately, you can go directly to the "shops" section, click on any of the many vendors. Hi all, I don't own any Disney Laserdiscs myself and I don't have a Laserdisc player. Most go for around $12 - $20 ( so they pay $6 to $10), boxes more. 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. 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 . However, various factors contribute to determining the worth of these. lddb. Type list disk and hit “Enter”. cool films that are hard to find here as well as lots of really cheap common discs. But the box sets are great, and there are also extras on most of the 2-disc or CAV editions. Senior Audioholic. So the general statement that "BD has better audio fidelity than 20-year old laserdiscs" cannot be made. NYC. Shucks, 33 1/3 LP vinyl is making a comeback. 10. So, anyway, do the advantages of the Laserdisc release (Quality, "Ooh, Rare Format, Shiny!"16 votes, 13 comments. $49. 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. Board index » Laserdisc (movies, music, documentaries, anything) » General discussions - Laserdisc. Laserdiscs vary -- older ones most certainly look worse than VHS, which despite it's ubiquity is IMO the worst home video format for quality. The 11 most valuable LaserDiscs for Last Month Format: LaserDisc Currency LaserDisc Megadeth Rusted Pieces Japan Laserdisc with OBI Metallica LD Laser Sold. Rachael Bellomy. 99 shipping. Are laserdiscs worth getting or am I better off with DVDs? Discussion in 'Visual. thank you!Yes. It also contains up to 5 minutes of LaserDisc video information with. Show reply. Surpassed by DVD but borrows many of the same features and improves on. I have a Denon la-3300 recapped so it's like new missing remote for 300. There were stories back in the late. People who pay a grand for an LD are usually mostly interested in hype AS A QUANTITY IN ITSELF. We discuss anything having to do with laserdiscs. Are laserdiscs worth getting or am I better off with DVDs? Discussion in 'Visual Arts. Yes, they are quite a bit better than VHS in terms of both audio and video. Sony Laser Disc PlayerHybrid Pulse D/A Converter with 38 Laser Movie Discs. Yesterday and Today – The Beatles (the butcher album) $125,000. 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. I have. I've sold many players if you borrow a friend's account you'll find on Laserdisc group Australia I often import discs from Japan. Here are some real-world videotape values. I have The Decline of Western Civilization on ebay for $150 right now, but the only other comparison is one signed by one of the bands and is going for $300. The 2006 DVDs are the same non-anamorphic transfers from the LDs, so they technically they’re of about the same quality. I do have a sealed copy of Armageddon DTS. Valheim. The only laserdisc players that are worth anything are the Pioneer's and only the best ones are worth a lot. However, because of the Archive Collection Disney Laserdiscs I'm considering getting one. I suspect that the reverse is true also. 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. But the one I was thinking of, the one off of 128, is Instant Replay. 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. Laserdiscs are definitely harder to find in stores than DVD or VHS. Try pawn shops or collectable stores. 2) the erotica discs would go well. I think my most expensive was my Platoon SE which cost over $100 and included the bound script within the gatefold jacket. The U. 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. Open menu Open navigation Go to Reddit Home. There are worth a combined 500 dollars here. Expensive discs, you may even want to use a box to ship those. LaserDisc - History. And typically I'll sell them for $2 a piece in bulk. But it was a lot easier for the teacher to get to specific spots in a film (vs VHS) to point things out. #6 of 19. 67 shipping. The UK combination DVD / Laserdisc players were DVL 909 and DVL 919E. LDDb. , Feb 15, 2014. Last edited: Feb 14, 2021. Mountain View, CA. I have close to 500 LaserDiscs and some of them are things that never even made it to VHS. Ur gonna need to be willing to spend some serious money on this1165 posts · Joined 2001. 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. 1 are among the rarest, as only 12 or so titles were ever produced in that audio format. Laser Video Guide Summer 1997 Vol. Sometimes that “hatch-back” comes in handy. _____ Laserdisc. You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot. Are LaserDiscs worth anything? LaserDiscs that are still sealed and in mint or new condition are worth more money. Post subject: Disney Laserdiscs - Are They Worth It? Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 8:14 pm . 20 LaserDiscs That Are Still Extremely Valuable. Worth it just to hear Grace Slick:Kyrsten Brad. com for individual LaserDiscs. Id say try to sell them on this forum as a set. reply Micheal. Another new disc today as I continue my tour through 70s rock. Edit: other guy posted an LP framing site where the standard frame offered is like 14x14, seems a little big tho. For reference, DVD component uses native 0 IRE black. It is a cool wee shop. While some may consider them merely nostalgic collectibles, others have found that old LaserDiscs can actually be worth a substantial amount of money. u might be lucky and find replacement laser. will play on a PAL DVD player. DONT RARE BLOODSPORT. need ac-3 but want the optical, s-video and A-B auto play. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. Different cuts of a given film, special. 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. ago. , Feb 15, 2014. 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 isn’t worth a lot because Full Moon in 1997, but it is a rare release. I have a laserdisc player and 12 laserdiscs. Limited Issue:. However, because of the Archive Collection Disney Laserdiscs I'm considering getting one. The 50 most valuable LaserDiscs for Last Year. Only the video format difference as others have mentioned. G. 98. Unless it’s one. Laserdisc is awesome. LaserDiscs in Dolby Digital AC-3 6. (sales of LDs were often relegated to very small sections. Then the display reads 0 min 0 secs. What are laserdiscs worth? How much are LaserDiscs worth? LaserDisc Format High Bid; Takeshi Kitano: Supervision Work Collection [NTSC] $1,000: Ozu: Post-War Schochiku Full Collection [NTSC] $1,000: Blade Runner: Director’s Cut. org. skwid79 • 4 yr. David Kaye Books & Memorabilia in Woodland Hills has a smattering of them, but it's a small selection and is hit-or-miss. And the special editions of films such as Thunderball, Goldfinger, Aliens, The Abyss went for $90-$100 easily. However, because of the Archive Collection Disney Laserdiscs I'm considering getting one. Years of improper storage and neglect, shuttered away in dark, damp garages — LaserDiscs are falling. All times are UTC . It contains alignenment test signals and soundracks , etc. If it ain't OTV, it ain't worth anything! Top. Post subject: Disney Laserdiscs - Are They Worth It? Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 8:14 pm . Type the command select disk 0 and hit “Enter”. Nope, laserdisc doesn't have region locking, encryption, or copy protection of any kind. In effect, Laserdiscs were just as noisy as VHS. Players were even more expensive. Both DVD and LD are non-recordable and more expensive than VHS. Hong Kong distributor, Mei Ah has a "gold collection" of movies with gold discs. Walt Disney Classics. Hi all, I don't own any Disney Laserdiscs myself and I don't have a Laserdisc player. Guest Guest. Long And Lasting Love (Once In A Lifetime) 7. Maybe it’ll be worth $25 in 200 years. #11 by Yaanu » Fri Jun 16, 2017 3:39 am. . The technology first began serious development in the late 1960s; however, it didn't debut as a retail. Next › Last » Sort: End date: newest first LaserDisc Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S Movie Ver Laser Disc With Obi Japan VC Sold for 95. S. 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. Depth of frame is the only concern, I would think. Board index » Laserdisc (movies, music, documentaries, anything) » General discussions - Laserdisc. Hardcore fan: Joined: Thu Sep 13, 2012 10:14 pm. The only laserdisc players that are worth anything are the Pioneer’s. In 1969, Phillips developed a superior video disc. Would they be worth buying for collecting purposes? items - Get great deals on PS2, Sega Master System items on eBay. LaserDiscs that are still sealed and in mint or new condition are worth more money. The design and construction of the XOSS G+ cycling computer are truly impressive. r/LaserDisc. Yes, they are quite a bit better than VHS in terms of both audio and video. anything) » General discussions - Laserdisc. laserdisc Hi Used to use armour all but it was a pig to clean off. I live down the block from a amoeba which buys cds lds lps. A player runs about £25-50 if you are lucky, like mr grumpie said it's way past it's sell by date now. zeeblefritz • 6 yr. Well, it's worth $7 to someone. 10,000 titles had already come out, and believe me, those were noisy and crappy compared to. The original 35mm reels are extremely rare, but you can. Science and history, etc. Very late 70s and early to mid 80s LDs will generally look much worse than ones from the late 80s on. No, I don't have anything CED related. Hoodlum DTS sold for $300. The kind of questions they wanted to ask were what would be the cash value of an original Pulp Fiction disc, are any laser discs worth more than $1,000, and at a garage sale, which titles would flip for quick. Post subject: Disney Laserdiscs - Are They Worth It? Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 8:14 pm . Location. 2 /5 - Medium rot: still can be watched but speckles are becoming distracting. Whereas all DVDs are the same, the quality of LaserDiscs could vary depending on the manufacturer. Both the cover and the disc itself need to be in excellent condition to command top dollar. Re: Alternative Colored Laserdiscs. Both unavailable on DVD/Blu/4K in their original unedited form. Laserdisc players can be picked up from Japan in very good condition inexpensively. You need to use it at least once or twice a month. 97. #21. LaserDisc is an optical disc format, primarily used for playback of analog audiovisual content. If your model isn't an elite, or one of those models, it is WORTHLESS. Or display. The tweaked CLD-97 was second and not far behind that (and this was on a 100 inch screen) were the CLD-99 and the Pioneer Elite CLD-79 and Pioneer 704. The CLD-59 was behind those and I had a 406 at one point and that was behind the CLD-59. As you can see, collectors are only willing to pay around $20 to $50 for many of the top wish list items. The Little Mermaid. $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. How much did the average movie cost in the 90s? 44. Superlive BML-1 LD should be avoided if looking for the "Experience" film as it is awful on this LD. Think a crappy record or cassette player VS a high end. My best guess is that the dude who spoked the wheel had a really bad hangover. —Georges Clemenceau (1841–1929) “ Every member of the family of the future will be a producer of some kind and in some degree. Perhaps the most infamous salvo in that particular battle came from indie filmmaker Kevin Smith in the original commentary track to the Criterion laserdisc release of his second film, “Chasing Amy. We discuss anything having to do with laserdiscs. Oh. 00. 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. The disc is also worth more if the disc has more special features and extras. it's not worth watching. Also, the Japanese implementation of the NTSC format uses a 0 IRE black level, rather than the 7. Both the cover and the disc itself need to be in excellent condition to command top dollar. Physical media is worth our time because it witnesses our history. The glue they used with the early discs is the culprit. : (. I don't think the varying heights thing is right. 97. ago. My advice: keep serching. g. 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. Format: LaserDisc. 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. TRES BON. Right. 66:1) (4 Sides) (CAV) (CC) (NTSC) LaserDisc Special Features. but everyone who is knowledgeable about laserdiscs seems to be here. Limited Issue:. 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. Laserdisc player CD performance tends to be anything between very good and stunning. Every single post you made reeks of the "seething hostility" you just accused Vidiot of. I can do payments. She Ain't Worth It (extended)Most Laserdiscs cost 5-10 dollars more than the equivalent DVD. Currency. The Voices of Jodi Benson, Sam Wright and Buddy Hackett in. )The box contains three Laserdiscs. Grade Description; 5 to 1/2. 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. Post subject: Disney Laserdiscs - Are They Worth It? Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 8:14 pm . It may not be an x9 or anything but I think for the money and compared to many other players on the market it was a good find. The picture quality is noticeably superior, and it also has more advanced sound options such as surround. Both the cover and the disc itself need to be in excellent condition to command top dollar. A lot of the DW dvds were worth buying for the extras, even some of the weaker stories like The Gunfighters or The Sensorites have great documentaries on the dvds. nl, a site which had a section devoted to Disney laserdiscs. $17. Premium Powerups Explore Gaming. 6K subscribers in the LaserDisc community. The extended version on the laserdisc was cobbled together with every bit of footage they had, regardless of whether or not it had been cut prior to the premiere. Mar 12, 2023. Nov 29, 2010. It will lose some frames and never be 100 percent what the original was. Re: The Criterion Collection LaserDisc Archive. At least, that one on eBay from 3 or 4 months ago was. The laserdisc format were never officially released, everything had to be imported. I paid about $1 each and sold 10 on ebay for $3-20, with another 10-15 sitting on ebay, with no watchers. Not sure, but this player might be a karaoke. Where to sell old VHS and Beta tapes. Disneykid Diamond Edition Posts: 4816 Joined: Fri Apr 18, 2003 3:10. 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. $14. 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. 92 shipping. 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 motivated fan. The movie is encoded in CAV format and spread to four sides across the first two discs. I have seen this sell for over $200 a couple of years ago. Post subject: Disney Laserdiscs - Are They Worth It? Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 8:14 pm . Kyrsten Brad. RECORD. 60 USD on 17 Nov 2023. Preserving it keeps that history alive. THX WOW unopened buy it now $65. Star Wars/Empire Strikes Back/Return Of The Jedi Lot of 3 Laserdiscs - Very Nice. “So, if somebody wants to put a movie on. Not so with Laserdisc. For the DVL-909 I saw japanese auctions as low as US $130, the best on ebay. I don't. I'd say that's probably on the high end. Are laserdiscs worth getting or am I better off with DVDs? Discussion in 'Visual Arts' started by AxC. That depends. 2 So laserdiscs are just like big CDs with movies on them, right? Excerpted from Bob Niland's (rjn@csn. 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. Depth of frame is the only concern, I would think. 9m members in the ThriftStoreHauls community. The book has 41 pages. Who is online: Users browsing this forum: Google [Bot] and 3 guests. you can find someone with a PAL laserdisc player to record it on to DVD-R, you. Detergent is best for severe finger oil. thanks ! DouglasRobert: 08-16-03 03:49 PM: I would say the best bet is to check e-bay. Moisture is believed to be a cause of laser rot and is definitely bad for the glue that holds laserdiscs together. 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. ” (Yes, commentary tracks first debuted on laserdiscs taking advantage of their discrete analog and digital audio tracks, and Criterion got it. The Beatles at Budokan Live in Tokyo 1966 Japanese 18c. Many are worth around $15, though it’s impossible to place an average value on classic cameras. (sold in loose wrap and better description on the cover, of contents. I own some of the rarest LD's, and if you ask anyone, myself included at this point, they aren't worth that much. it someone wants to deal with all the overhead to make $12 of profit. 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. 58 K CD. or Best Offer. 17 comments. I got into this format thinking most things were cheap. All I'm Missing Is You 4. On ebay lds sets dont go for much. What's It Gonna Take 8. or Best Offer. Are LaserDiscs region coded?Last visit was: Mon Mar 13, 2023 10:59 am: It is currently Mon Mar 13, 2023 10:59 amLaserdiscs were designed for the collector's market. The first CD players cost $1,000. , Feb 15, 2014. All players support analog audio, as it's part of the base standard. Lonely Won't Leave Me Alone 5. , Feb 15, 2014. 9. 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. a format far too expensive and not worth the investment. 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's onboard comb filter is weak by 2-day's standads. This pressing uses the Super NTSC process and has amazing color and detail. Hello from Christchurch OP. The glue used to bind LaserDiscs is breaking down, but they can’t disappear. 7. 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. Further, largely due to poor manufacturing quality of early discs, LaserDiscs were also susceptible to failing due to “disc rot”. The Lion King. anything. I bought some Opera laserdiscs from the goodwill at $2 each. orsetto. LD-G. Classic camera values range from worthless up to $8,000 or more, depending on factors like brand, condition, film format and popularity. It is sealed so I cant see for myself. Was recently a woman that tried to sell 200 discs or something for 20. $34. thanks ! I never watch them. And, due to the weight of LaserDiscs, players were loud, too. As you can see, collectors are only willing to pay around $20 to $50 for many of the top wish list items. The 11 most valuable LaserDiscs for Last Month. As I said before, you might also try to email Kurtis Bahr. Some people look at you funny, then they produce a goldmine in a few crates worth of cheesy 80s horror. org Or the OfferUp app. 12 votes, 10 comments. anything) » General discussions - Laserdisc. Never Get Enough Of You 6. 000 NOK, around 2400 dollars. LaserDisc. Manually Remove Read-only with DiskPart CMD. You will have the best luck shipping them in record mailing sleeves but they aren't cheap. Ms. Then Pioneer, savior of the laserdisc and manufacturer of CD players, came up with a bright idea-bright as a laser, that is. 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?. Lucas, it was Elite's nicest auto-flip player in 1991-92. 2 #2. When I get to cherry pick I dont mind paying 5 bucks a disc. CEDs are only playable in a.