TV Shows on DVD

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TV Shows on DVD
Topic Started: Jun 6 2009, 08:06 AM (217 Views)
KanSmiley	Jun 6 2009, 08:06 AM Post #1
Charter Member Posts: 1,223 Group: Members Member #10 Joined: September 3, 2005	A friend sent me this website. The guy sells westerns and comedies on DVD from old TV shows. Apparently he has videotaped a lot of old TV shows and is now selling them on the internet. He rates the quality and indicates up front that they are good, average, fair, etc. The thing I like is he is very reasonable in his pricing. I have ordered three sets so far. One set (Midnight Caller) was average in quality. The Dean Martin Roasts is pretty good. In my opinion, for the price, and if you have been looking for a show it might be worth a look. http://www.goodoldwesterns.com/index.html
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Chandu	Jun 6 2009, 09:01 AM Post #2
Knowledge Seeker and rascal at large Posts: 10,276 Group: Members Member #297 Joined: October 19, 2007	Thanks for sharing, Kan. There are a coupla shows there I may order, since you say he's OK. Those banners that float around his website are sure irritatin' though. One of 'em tells ya not to miss his wholesale items, but I never was able to discover where they were.
	Not plane, nor bird, nor even frog. It's just little ol' me...


marlin lee	Jun 7 2009, 09:09 PM Post #3
Charter Member Posts: 5,076 Group: Members Member #6 Joined: September 2, 2005	According to the About Us section of the site. Quote: All our sets are shipped in paper sleeves without labels or cases. We don't print anything on the discs as this sometimes damages the data. The sleeves are numbered 1,2 & etc. We prefer that you do the labeling if any. This also keeps costs down so we can offer affortable prices. We are not mass producers, we only charge for the supplies and effort to make the sets and help other collectors get these old series. . So there is a reason for the low prices. Still the prices are low and if the quality is good should be worth it even if you do need to provide your own cases and artwork. I've been wanting the 2003 Tom Berenger series Peacemakers. So for $15 including shipping I took a chance.



witneyenglish	Jun 8 2009, 08:33 AM Post #4
Balcony Gang, Foist Class Posts: 242 Group: Members Member #105 Joined: May 6, 2006	I'm considering buying Maverick for $35.



The Batman	Jun 8 2009, 11:10 AM Post #5
Charter Member Posts: 5,570 Group: Members Member #17 Joined: September 4, 2005	Guys, please report back on your purchases (quality, delivery, etc) and let us know if this guy is worth taking the chance on. I am definitely interested in his WKRP complete series set.



The Batman	Jun 8 2009, 11:15 AM Post #6
Charter Member Posts: 5,570 Group: Members Member #17 Joined: September 4, 2005	And thanks for the website point-out, Smiley!



Chandu	Jun 12 2009, 12:41 PM Post #7
Knowledge Seeker and rascal at large Posts: 10,276 Group: Members Member #297 Joined: October 19, 2007	Apparently these guys are independently wealthy, or only doing this as a hobby. Their site says to email them if you want to make multiple purchases, so I did, a coupla days ago. No response yet.
	Not plane, nor bird, nor even frog. It's just little ol' me...


The Batman	Jun 12 2009, 12:57 PM Post #8
Charter Member Posts: 5,570 Group: Members Member #17 Joined: September 4, 2005	Hey, Chandy. They are probably set-up like Rodney, mostly doing it as a hobby and to help others get what isn't readily available. So, they probably have full-time jobs that may take them away from the homestead for days at a time. Hopefully they do get back to you, as their prices are very nice.



marlin lee	Jun 12 2009, 01:40 PM Post #9
Charter Member Posts: 5,076 Group: Members Member #6 Joined: September 2, 2005	Just received the series Peacemakers from them. The 9 episodes came on 4 discs in paper sleeves with no writing on the discs. They mention this on the site so you do get what you pay for. What I didn't like was they came in a paper envelope with no bubblewrap and no cardboard stiffener. My discs arrived fine. But the way they are packed they could easily be damaged in shipment. As for the discs themselves. You can play all or select episodes from the main menu and each episode has a chapter menu. I've watched part of the pilot and it is obviously from a tape of the original USA Network airing. It is about what you would expect from a transfer from a homemade VHS tape. That is it is watchable but somewhat on the soft side. It is $15 for the complete series of 9 episodes. I would say it is worth it especially for a series you don't find elsewhere. But if it were a series I could get elsewhere from someone such as Rodney I would certainly be willing to pay more for cases with artwork and perhaps better quality prints. Now watch Rodney mention that he has Peacemakers.



Stony Brooke da Mesquiteer	Jun 14 2009, 03:32 PM Post #10
Balconeer Creeper Posts: 14,184 Group: Members Member #244 Joined: July 6, 2007	marlin lee Jun 12 2009, 01:40 PM Just received the series Peacemakers from them. The 9 episodes came on 4 discs in paper sleeves with no writing on the discs. They mention this on the site so you do get what you pay for. What I didn't like was they came in a paper envelope with no bubblewrap and no cardboard stiffener. My discs arrived fine. But the way they are packed they could easily be damaged in shipment. This is the way Netflix ships their discs, and I've received over 200 and I've never had a problem.
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Don Diego	Jun 23 2009, 06:46 AM Post #11
Balcony Gang, Foist Class Posts: 12,055 Group: Members Member #18 Joined: September 4, 2005	Watching the Lawless Years - The first season set was around $12. (Probably the only season set) The prints are quite good, the show it self is similar to the Untouchables set in New York in the 20's. The hero is Barney Ruditsky of the NYPD played by James Gregory. If you have seen Barney Miller you will get the impression you are watching Inspector Luger, the early years. The series is tinted sepia, I have no idea why this was done. For the price you can't go wrong.



Chandu	Jun 23 2009, 09:51 AM Post #12
Knowledge Seeker and rascal at large Posts: 10,276 Group: Members Member #297 Joined: October 19, 2007	When I tried to put How The West Was Won in my cart, I got an error message. Mebbe they thought I wuz tryin' ta shoplift it, or sumthin'. They finally did reply to me, but by then I'd taken Marlin's advice and ordered The Dakotas from Rodney, along with Hec Ramsay. Tired of foolin' with 'em.
	Not plane, nor bird, nor even frog. It's just little ol' me...


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