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[–] Unboxious@ani.social 7 points 1 month ago (2 children)

It can be expensive depending on the show. One of my favorite anime, The Legend of the Galactic Heroes, last printed DVDs in 2004. Enjoy dropping several hundred dollars for them. You can get the blu-rays but now you're paying nearly a thousand.

[–] chellewalker@lemmy.ca 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I assume those would be 2nd-hand as well? Which kind of misses the point of wanting to support the creators since that money won't be going to them.

[–] Unboxious@ani.social 2 points 1 month ago

Yes. That said, the blu-ray was something like $800 even when it was new.

[–] Brewchin@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I don't disagree, but there person to whom I was replying said they were after legal copies. That means you're going to pay for them, digital or physical. 🤷‍♂️

Imagine being a One Piece, Bleach or similar fan and wanting the full collection... 😬

[–] Unboxious@ani.social 1 points 1 month ago

That means you’re going to pay for them, digital or physical

Sure. I don't mind paying. My blu-ray for one show shouldn't be worth more than my car though.