com for individual LaserDiscs. Is it worth anything. They sell a lot better as a set ($40-50 for trilogy in widescreen). Component video mastered DVD is much better and can produce a very good result. I probably owned about 15 or 20 different players during that time and wound up with somewhere north of 10,000 laserdiscs when the format finally crashed and burned at the end of the 1990s. 45 K Vinyl. A somewhat exciting update on the not-so-functional m401 I disassembled the unit and had a deeper look into it. Preserving it keeps that history alive. I need to carve out some. but everyone who is knowledgeable about laserdiscs seems to be here. And when you can find laserdiscs in a physical store they're often pretty cheap, usually worth the gamble. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Disney's The Little Mermaid Laser Disc Restored Widescreen Masterpiece at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!Post subject: Re: LD-G laserdiscs, worth getting a player/de-coder??? Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2017 3:03 am . The UK combination DVD / Laserdisc players were DVL 909 and DVL 919E. A player runs about £25-50 if you are lucky, like mr grumpie said it's way past it's sell by date now. The original 35mm reels are extremely rare, but you can. This player is able to support NTSC laserdisc signals internally and use Y/C with the 1st generation. Like anything, you can’t pinpoint the downfall of LaserDisc to one thing but a lot of factors. 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. They aren't CD's. , Feb 15, 2014. $38. I'd like to sell it but I have no idea how to value it. Again, the main limiting factors will be the source materials and the mastering. 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. 2 /5 - Medium rot: still can be watched but speckles are becoming distracting. Oct 2007. All times are UTC . Long And Lasting Love (Once In A Lifetime) 7. Are this LaserDiscs worth anything? I found a bunch of LaserDiscs and have tried to find their value on LDDb, but most of them don't even have sales history. 3. rein-o: Post. 99. 60 USD on 17 Nov 2023. Not necessarily in the immediate future, but at some point in. e. NYC. 330 78 rpm. Hard to say, even different guides don't agree with each other, and it depends a lot on how the disc was produced. I've put it up on lddb. From my experience, you can find oddities and rare discs for very cheap price. Not only is the TV much higher resolution than the laserdisc, it’s also much larger than anyone would have ever watched it in the 80’s or 90’s and it still holds up. End of Days - Also a late-life release from 2000, only released in the U. Unfortunately, LD's downfall began with the rise of DVDs (which happened around the late 90's) -- the recent arrival of Blu-ray into the mainstream pretty much made those old LaserDiscs obsolete, for good. I haven't been down there to check it out though. Some of the later Laserdisc players made were ones that could play Audio CDs as well as Laserdiscs. Yes, you can get your laserdiscs onto your PC with your existing hardware. Not open for further replies. However, the other non Jimi material on the LD is excellent 6. Where to sell old VHS and Beta tapes. Moisture is believed to be a cause of laser rot and is definitely bad for the glue that holds laserdiscs together. RLV discs that would be compatible with Laserdisc recorders are usually a maroon or red-ish dye colour. 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. Im light and have a smooth riding style, so it should not be any issue there . Are LaserDiscs worth anything? First and foremost, a LaserDisc must be rare and in high demand by collectors. Im a hardcore Disney fan and while i wont play them, this guy is selling a few of them for next to nothing. Laserdiscs look really nice on mine too, I have them running through a scaler and they are totally watchable. Non operational: 45 to 50 bucks - You can charge a little more if it. Not necessarily in the immediate future, but at some point in. It's gotten to the point where Star. All discs/covers are graded along the same lines as the Goldmine Record Grading Scale. While laserdiscs never achieved mainstream popularity, they were still an important stepping stone in the evolution of home entertainment. It is sealed so I cant see for myself. you can find someone with a PAL laserdisc player to record it on to DVD-R, you. Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2021 5:46 am . The picture quality is noticeably superior, and it also has more advanced sound options such as surround. The only difference, from vinyl at least, is a laserdisc could look mint and be unplayable. ValueYourMusic - The 50 most valuable LaserDiscs for Last Year The 50 most valuable LaserDiscs for Last Year Format: LaserDisc Currency LaserDisc OVA D. Hardcore fan: Joined: Thu Sep 13, 2012 10:14 pm. I believe the few Synapse Films releases on LD are gold colored. The 11 most valuable LaserDiscs for Last Month Format: LaserDisc Currency LaserDisc Megadeth Rusted Pieces Japan Laserdisc with OBI Metallica LD Laser Sold. Or video layers or even sound channels. Most TBCs support the full NTSC resolution of analog 720x486. LaserDisc machines were not cheap and neither were the discs. I have seen this sell for over $200 a couple of years ago. 2) the erotica discs would go well. 650-965-7800. Thanked 2,358 Times in 2,011 Posts. 10/1/96 Jurassic Park LTBX $44. Pioneer CLD-D604 Laserdisc LD/CD Player Tested Works NO Remote 1995 (CT) $169. LaserDisc. Currency. Use the app and check which ones are worth anything then find a charity shop that will take the rest. 0 bids. 5. It’s a good story. Both the cover and the disc itself need to be in excellent condition to command top dollar. Laserdisc is composite, and only moderately better than VHS, Video8 and Betamax. Post subject: Disney Laserdiscs - Are They Worth It? Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 8:14 pm . My old 720p TV did, and LDs looked great. Criterion titles had a premium putting them closer to $60 - although there were some CLV Criterions for 34. I was looking for educational laserdiscs on ebay for fun and it is messed up. So no, 12x12 should work. Are LaserDiscs worth anything? LaserDiscs that are still sealed and in mint or new condition are worth more money. Very odd implementation of the technology. Walt Disney Masterpiece ( Catalog Number 14795CS ) (THX) (1. Lost In Space AC. I feel like such an idiot. The trek back to the car was a multi-trip affair, holding Apollo in one arm and a box of LaserDiscs in the other. Source: Julien Wilk. Laser Video Guide Summer / Fall 1998 Vol. $6. 0 bids. need ac-3 but want the optical, s-video and A-B auto play. Sony Laser Disc PlayerHybrid Pulse D/A Converter with 38 Laser Movie Discs. Ever. or Best Offer. I have a bunch of old Laserdiscs I'm looking to get rid of. Does anyone still buy Laserdiscs? Post by Wildcat » Fri Feb 11, 2022 6:56 pm. Honestly the quality looks amazing with the HD up scaling method the TV performs. My beef with the 06 release is it was a double-dip opportunity for Fox and Lucas to pull money out of the die-hard fans that almost certainly bought the previous DVD boxset release, only to get a sub-far version of the unaltered OT. Unless you have some odd issues of what you've listed, a lot of these have at least sales history, or people already trying to sell at an asking price. 29. Limited Issue:. 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. and to me it's not interesting as anything except as an. John Micheal - July 25, 2023. Thread Status:. 99 Used. This was a complete failure because of the unrealiability of this tape format. In most cases, top dollar for an individual DVD is around $100. The only laserdisc players that are worth anything are the Pioneer’s and only the best ones are worth a lot. Some receivers around the launch of AC3 LaserDiscs had this feature built in. ago. thank you!Yes. VALUE (up to) Do I Love You – Frank Wilson (original copy) $40,000. r/4kbluray •. I think at the most basic level it probably came down to price. A lot of them (or most) don't offer anything in terms of extras. Is there any value to these, do some people collect. At my local fleamarket I found a guy who had some. If I am looking at something and I see something worth money, as in 30 plus I dont mind. It's only worth collecting for the rare videos that weren't reissued as DVD/BDs or digital formats. To sell the whole collection or large parts of it locally: craigslist. As you can see, collectors are only willing to pay around $20 to $50 for many of the top wish list. (~$100 or less, depending on condition and if they include power supply) than anything else comparable. dandanthetaximan • 2 yr. Nope, laserdisc doesn't have region locking, encryption, or copy protection of any kind. , Feb 15, 2014. Moisture is believed to be a cause of laser rot and is definitely bad for the glue that holds laserdiscs together. And so the first act of our adventure was complete. If your model isn't an elite, or one of those models, it is WORTHLESS. #7. In fact, it was my first time I ever saw SW LD in person before. ago. So, in that case, I dont mind. I have a bunch of the DTS discs that are listed up to $200-300 each. The first laser videodisc players cost $1,000. I’ll need to check all my discs, the collection is small **Edit** A quick look on eBay, the answer is : “not much”, people are asking in the low teens and the only recent completed sale is $15 for the CAV version. 99 for a single movie or maybe CAV box sets at $49. Think a crappy record or cassette player VS a high end. DVD has much higher storage capacity, better picture quality, and a lower cost than LaserDiscs. also, what is the star wars laserdiscs worth (empire strikes back, etc. Before DVDs came along, laserdiscs were the gold standard of audio/video quality. Think a crappy record or cassette player VS a high end. Further, largely due to poor manufacturing quality of early discs, LaserDiscs were also susceptible to failing due to “disc rot”. Board index » Laserdisc (movies, music, documentaries, anything) » General discussions - Laserdisc All times are UTC LD-G laserdiscs, worth getting a player/de-coder???Laserdisc capture to Blu-Ray. As you can see, collectors are only willing to pay around $20 to $50 for many of the top wish list items. On the software side the Japanese laserdisc's and packaging are in general superior to the USA equivalent. ago. 66:1) (4 Sides) (CAV) (CC) (NTSC) LaserDisc Special Features. LD's were made sandwich style and as the two side were put together and glued, the air was sucked out. 0 coins. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. Certainly is worth a mention _____ CLD-R7G CLD-D590 VSA-E07 AC3RF+DTS iScan DUO Processor. I don't want to just throw them out, but I wanted to check with you guys about ways to get rid of them. The only way that is going to get damaged is if the PO runs over it, and anything that leaves the country or is over 50 bucks I insure. Also, since Laserdiscs can only hold up to 60 minutes per side, most discs have to be flipped or changed eventually. The design and construction of the XOSS G+ cycling computer are truly impressive. 9. Would love to hear your guys’ thoughts. I was wanting to initially convert some Laserdiscs to DVD years ago, but I recently came into possession of an external Blu-Ray burner for my PC and a bunch of 50gb BD-R discs. 10/29/96 Toy Story WS THX AC3 Sale Price $26. LightBulbFilm wrote: Yaanu wrote: On the subject of standardization for transfers, one person who is spearheading a preservation project is using the following specifications: The format used (as an ideal) is: AVI, 720x540 (4:3) or 960x540 (16:9). Last visit was: Sat Apr 22, 2023 11:27 am: It is currently Sat Apr 22, 2023 11:27 amLaserdisc is a video disk format from days long gone. People who pay a grand for an LD are usually mostly interested in hype AS A QUANTITY IN ITSELF. ago. ago. Maybe it’ll be worth $25 in 200 years. r/LaserDisc A chip A close button A chip A close button Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for The Little Mermaid (Laserdisc) at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products! So any "bootleg" release would require way more discs than a normal CLV or even CAV discs. Joined: Tue Jul 05, 2011 2:10 pm Posts: 898 Location: Norway Has thanked: 0 time Been thanked: 5 times In effect, Laserdiscs were just as noisy as VHS. 13226 1972 NTSC USA. I'm going to get rid of those sometime as I've moved on from Star Wars. 5TB of HDD storage with a 4TB backup solution in place for the project. CryptoCLD-3070 hooked up with composite (3070 does not support anything greater) on the Sony KV-30HS420 HD CRT. Then Pioneer, savior of the laserdisc and manufacturer of CD players, came up with a bright idea-bright as a laser, that is. Yahoo Japan auctions is a best place to search. There may well be discs "worth" $20 in there, but whatever. , Feb 15, 2014. anything) » General discussions - Laserdisc. 99. 2. Things like. Are laserdiscs worth getting or am I better off with DVDs? Discussion in 'Visual Arts. S. Best Version on LaserDiscThe Vincent Price Collection Vol. 48. • 3 mo. Premium Powerups Explore Gaming. I got a good number of my horror Laserdiscs this way, and it never hurts to ask. She Ain't Worth It (extended)Most Laserdiscs cost 5-10 dollars more than the equivalent DVD. Post subject: Disney Laserdiscs - Are They Worth It? Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 8:14 pm . The "Laserdisc Database" allows you to buy directly off the site; If you look up specific, individual titles, the site will give you info on the versions of that title available and let you know if any of the vendors it works with has that title for sale. Imports are sometimes hard coded. Minority niches were well served too; fans of anime were in seventh heaven. The best Laserdisc players sold in the UK were CLD 2970 and CLD 925. If none of the above helps, then it's something with the player. Your old LDs might be worth up to $250 or more. Worth the investment? comments. com - The LaserDisc Database - Collections, Wishlists, Marketplace of obsolete and niche video formats (LD/CED/VHD/D-VHS/HD DVD)Most LD movies can’t be sold even at 1/4 their original price. 99 seemed to be the sticker price for most of the theatrical releases circa 1997-1999 at Suncoast. The Voices of Jodi Benson, Sam Wright and Buddy Hackett in. belts are easy to find replacement parts for but anything else. In the LD and DVD rip of the LD Han is the only one to shoot. The U. Ms. 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. 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. It's comparable to S-VHS or Hi8. I check here and on ebay before I buy anything. 92 shipping. Edit: other guy posted an LP framing site where the standard frame offered is like 14x14, seems a little big tho. The 4th one works, but it was over $240 with shipping, plus I wasted around the same amount per player that didn’t work, and lost two laserdiscs. This release. Don't think I'd ever actually watch it, maybe once if. 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. tried. 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. The force it took to spin the disc made a kind of whirring noise that can be quite distracting for some viewers. But don't be surprised if it's not worth much or anything for that matter. To take advantage of the format to its fullest, you need: 1 video cable (Composite Video preferred) 1 Toslink or digital coax cable for PCM and DTS soundtracks. Senior Audioholic. Nowadays, if you want to use a modern receiver, you'll need an outboard demodulator. Yea, it doesn't seem horribly common or anything. #1. DONT RARE BLOODSPORT. 50. This article will explore the current value of LaserDiscs in the market and shed light on the factors that contribute to their worth, enabling enthusiasts and curious individuals alike to uncover. Never Get Enough Of You 6. , Feb 15, 2014. 17 comments. all Japanese versions. The New Land Rare LaserDisc Ullmann Von Sydow Drama Foreign. 60 USD on 17 Nov 2023 (Buy It Now) LaserDisc Laserdisc Madonna – Madonna Live (The Virgin Tour) JAPAN Warner-35P6-9016 OBI Sold for 28. VHS: 240 lines. I don't tell anybody to invest in standard-def anything these days, because today is all HD and 4K is pretty much taking over. I have over 3. Many VHS tapes are worth 50 cents to a few dollars, though collectible tapes can sell for up to $50 or more. It contains alignenment test signals and soundracks , etc. but I just want it as more of a historical piece than anything. Board index » Laserdisc (movies, music, documentaries, anything) » General discussions - Laserdisc All times are UTC LD-G laserdiscs, worth getting a player/de-coder???I'm ignoring your question. Hi all, I don't own any Disney Laserdiscs myself and I don't have a Laserdisc player. They introduced the video disc in 1973. or Best Offer. Since the official sample copies have different labels and unremovable stickers. 5-. LaserDisc. , Feb 15, 2014. For example I can't imagine anyone in retirement suddenly deciding to splash out on many laserdiscs so if my own age is anything to go by that gives us about 15-20 years before prices start to. quicksrt, Feb 14, 2021 #29. Fortune: Rare Barbies ($3,000 - $300,000+) Rare Barbies are another doll exception. ” (Yes, commentary tracks first debuted on laserdiscs taking advantage of their discrete analog and digital audio tracks, and Criterion got it. , Feb 15, 2014. Occasionally there are genres or formats that we are overstocked in and we will stop buying them for a time. All times are UTC . Mostly test signals is what is written on the back. Laserdisc player CD performance tends to be anything between very good and stunning. Are laserdiscs worth getting or am I better off with DVDs? Discussion in 'Visual Arts' started by AxC. These could be listed as single sale on craigs/ebay. This is the biggest issue for me with American releases in particular. It's onboard comb filter is weak by 2-day's standads. 1 set of. We discuss anything having to do with laserdiscs. S. Im a hardcore Disney fan and while i wont play them, this guy is selling a few of them for next to nothing. It will lose some frames and never be 100 percent what the original was. Mountain View, CA. Plain distilled water is best until proven unworthy of the task. You cannot post new topics in this forum. DAGEROUS. Very late 70s and early to mid 80s LDs will generally look much worse than ones from the late 80s on. The most recent laserdisc player for sale here on SNA was earlier this month for $100 in Tasmania. 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. 9 percent aren’t worth less than a penny and obsolete. Second round (late 2015): Somebody opens up a new electronics booth at my local flea market, with three crates of LaserDiscs at a dollar a piece. 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. How to find LaserDisc values and where to sell them so you can cash in at the top priceDo you have LaserDiscs that haven't left their cases since the late '90s? Inherited a box of old LaserDiscs from a relative, snagged a few at a flea market, or stumbled across a pile in your basement?Feb 27, 2014. We discuss anything having to do with laserdiscs. 99 New. 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. It is one of humankind’s greatest achievements. Find out. 5-star:Well considering that you have collected every game system, I assume you are to some extent familiar with the inherit issue with using analog devices on digital displays (input lag, interlacing, etc). That'd be the perfect workaround to blowing the LD picture up to 16x9 and eliminating most of those black bars (2. LaserDiscs and DVDs have some significant differences that are worth noting. Retailers may source from multiple distributors, so they theoretically can get you anything that is in print (or in a warehouse somewhere). CEDs are only playable in a. Recorded Music; Music Memorabilia; Format . There were stories back in the late. Then the display reads 0 min 0 secs. My Pioneer CLD-3070 finally broke. Most LD's that sell for a lot. That depends. Some have surround sound audio and even special features/commentary. The LaserDisc ( LD) is a home video format and the first commercial optical disc storage medium, initially licensed, sold and marketed as MCA DiscoVision (also known simply as. If you want to "own a piece of history", then yes. It's actually embedded as an analog signal on one of the audio channels. There will not be a button for it on a Laserdisc remote, only on the TV. The picture quality is noticeably superior, and it also has more advanced sound options such as surround. The book has 41 pages. 08 K Cassette. I distinctly remember buying early dvd and bluray releases that had the same content as packed laserdisc releases, but sold for $25-$30 vs the $100 and. On vacation in New Zealand, this little town called Lyttelton has a cool video shop Dead Video! They have a decent little collection of Laserdiscs including some Japanese releases I’ve never seen before. Ending Today at 5:10PM PST 16h 56m. However, DVD box sets and promotional packaging can command even more. I bought music laserdics only from a large stack at a garage sale. 8 inches or something pretty close to 12. In 1969, Phillips developed a superior video disc. Address is. Limited Issue:. The cost of viewing near-perfect pictures and listening to stunning sound was a steep $2,000. Most laserdiscs are worth a couple of bucks. I would expect them to be removable from a US disc. Each of the discs comes in its own sleeve. But I know that most answers can be found at disneyinfo. Post subject: Disney Laserdiscs - Are They Worth It? Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 8:14 pm . Both DVD and LD are non-recordable and more expensive than VHS. $38. Depth of frame is the only concern, I would think. 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. I personally wouldnt buy an overpriced autographed ld when there is little evidence that the signature. I. $18. And they break easier than other things in the mail so at the moment its not worth the risk. Classic camera values range from worthless up to $8,000 or more, depending on factors like brand, condition, film format and popularity. touche112 • 1 yr. Laserdiscs vary -- older ones most certainly look worse than VHS, which despite it's ubiquity is IMO the worst home video format for quality. Interesting. Anyone who has watched the OT boots on a widescreen HD tv can testify to this. The best auto-flip, relatively affordable player (well, yeah it’s expensive, $2500– But, it’s worth it if you can’t live without hi-end LD playback) to get is the Pioneer HLD-X9, another Hi-Vision, AC-3 capable player from Japan. Some of your stuff is worth a little bit of cash, but most of it is worth about $1-2 apiece. And LD is a far better source if you want to capture and re-encode for digital. Mine does not allow you to zoom in on composite input. I've got one LV of movie trailers that a local theatre used to run in the lobby of the theatre. Not so with Laserdisc. It was a total package, a wonder of text, image and sound. #11 · Oct 22, 2003. Some people look at you funny, then they produce a goldmine in a few crates worth of cheesy 80s horror. $59. You could just cut up cardboard and use bubble wrap or whatever that foam stuff is called that's used in packaging, use various layering. Most popular LaserDiscs last Month. I almost never buy anything for more that retail. True fan: Joined: Thu Aug 08, 2019 5:39 am Posts: 344 Location:. Not necessarily in the immediate future, but at some point in. I couldn't remember that name at the time. 2 #1 on spine. I don't think it's worth the trouble except in the very rare cases where a. 9m members in the ThriftStoreHauls community. She Ain't Worth It (with Bobby Brown) 3. Famous quotes containing the word history: “ America is the only nation in history which miraculously has gone directly from barbarism to degeneration without the usual interval of civilization. How much are your Disney LaserDiscs worth? Use our archive of Disney items sold at auctions as a Music Price Guide. Lot 4 LASERDISC WESTERN 2 RARES CLINT EASTWOOD +IL ETAIT UNE FOIS DANS L OUEST. a format far too expensive and not worth the investment. The "most valuable" discs are pretty much all mainstream junk you can get on Bluray for $9. Lucas, it was Elite's nicest auto-flip player in 1991-92. Unless it’s. I got into this format thinking most things were cheap. If it ain't OTV, it ain't worth anything! Top. TRES BON. 17 shipping. 1. Physical media is worth our time because it witnesses our history. The fact is, both players and discs are nearly worthless now, and everything I have left (including my CLD-99) I'll keep until they drop. Post subject: Blank Laserdiscs. (sales of LDs were often relegated to very small sections. Maybe. 1. Open menu Open navigation Go to Reddit Home. The HLD-X9 was the best. Was recently a woman that tried to sell 200 discs or something for 20. Are LaserDiscs worth anything? LaserDiscs that are still sealed and in mint or new condition are worth more money. Format: LaserDisc. Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 8:52 pm.