Roswell S3: to buy or not to buy?

[baby_sis]

My problems are pretty minor compared to others, but today I've got a big financial decision to make.

I love TV and I love DVDs, so TV shows on DVD are, IMO, the best merchandising concept in the last 20 years. But I like to have a show's complete series set (one exception: The X-Files), which brings me to this dilemma

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[bliss_]

I KNOW!! The dvd sets coming out are just crazy; so many, so close together.

And, for some reason, they are oddly more expensive than usual. Is it the same way in the US? Wenty was $50 here, but that was a special for today, it was tagged at $59. What the heck?

Did you pick yours up yet? I am surprised they decided to go with the little plastic cases, especially considering what they are charging...

Our lists look very similar. Except, I can wait for Grey's and GG, especially since they never have good features (GG that is), and there was all that Lorelai/Rory angst at the beginning of the season. DH is not on my list at all actually, so that helps some too.

[baby_sis]

I can wait on GA & GG, too, unless they're really cheap when they come out. Plus, there's all those Meredith scenes. I want DH mainly because I worked on it, though my captions won't be on there :(

My sis called, so I got sidetracked & haven't bought Wenty yet. PB's on sale here for $38 at Best Buy, so why is it so expensive up there? It can't be the exchange rate. And nice job they did with the "sale" price! So, the set is kind of cheap-looking? I heard he doesn't do a commentary, but there's 6 total so it's worth the money.

Costco has my absolute must-haves -- VM, SPN and SV -- listed at $39, which are good deals. Sometimes they'll go nuts & have coupons for TV on DVD sets, so they're $20-25. But it's usually at Christmas, and I can't wait that long!

[bliss_]

$38 is a much nicer price. The set doesn't really look cheap, I was just shocked at the choice of design - those plastic cases seem to be the way everyone is going. I just love a nice box set, that is well, actually a box.

Yup, you heard right, he doesn't do any commentary. I was prepared for that, so at least it wasn't a shock. Our girlfriend does a couple though, so that helps. Robert Knepper too. Whee!

[baby_sis]

Ew. I really like the cardboardy box sets, like the Buffy and Angel sets. Opening them is like unwrapping a gift, and the art is so pretty and shiny. At least FOX does one thing right by their shows!

We need to figure out a way for you guys to get our cheaper prices. Any chance work would send you to the States once a week for the next two months? ;)

Yay! I'm pleased with any cast members doing commentary, even Bellick. I can't wait to hear Robert's take on T-Bag & the severed hand. God, I need to find Wenty icons before S2 starts.

BTW, am I the only one who didn't know Paris from GG is engaged to Kellerman from PB?

[bliss_]

*whimpers and stomps foot*

Would you look at this: http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=6209

Will you pretty please make me a copy if you get these discs? Wrap party!Omg.

PS: I didn't know that about Paris either, huh!

[baby_sis]

OMG OMG OMG!!!

Now I'm happy that my sis delayed my plans! I'm definitely heading to Target instead. I'll see if I can find the mobisodes online or on Netflix. And of course I'll make you a copy! Although, this would be the perfect time for me to say NO.[Comic-Con voice] ;)

[bliss_]

NO!! *grins* Good times.

Thank you so much - I can reimburse you for dvds and shipping if you like, I don't mind at all. Especially if it's for our Wenty.

[baby_sis]

Mission: Box Full of Wenty will proceed in 30 minutes. This might put our GG rewatch on hold for a few days :)

I'm doing the Justice pilot tonight. Is it just me, or is it hard to buy Kerr Smith as a lawyer? From the promos, I thought he was the accused.

[bliss_]

I was thinking the same thing about GG. :)

I got through the commentary on "Brothers Keeper" and the bonus disc so far tonight.