I'm a young one, just turning 20 now. My interest in laserdiscs actually started from a YouTube conversation mocking them. After some (very brief) reading I was already hooked though. I purchased a proscan psld-43 for my first player and plan to set some money aside for a muse eventually (so that it isn't such a big hit to the wallet all at once) I only own 8 titles at the moment but just bought a lot of 100 titles on eBay to start me out. I really want to focus on all of the amazing collectors editions and box sets initially though, as well as any rarer titles. I'm starting out with a modest collection but I hope within the coming years I come form a collection truly worthy of talking about.

Nice! I can picture it:

"Laserdiscs are lame. Just look at them. Wait, that giant disc is pretty cool. And the artwork is gorgeous. Never mind, I am a fan now."

MUSE isn't even close to worth the money, just so you know, unless you are a hardcore vintage videophile. Neither are most of the "rarer titles". Scarcity and cost have little to do with quality. Most of the best LDs are common as dirt and worth less than $20 (if not $1) whereas the majority of the expensive ones are disposable Hollywood garbage from the late 90s that most people have forgotten. Don't believe the hype.

There are *some* LDs that are both expensive and good, but most of the more hyped ones seem to be stuff like Ransom (DTS) and MI:2. There is no reason to start there or even end up there.

More or less.
I've noticed they are the subject of mockery but only to those who aren't truly educated as to what they are.



It's mainly for collection purposes. I know it isn't necessary or practical but it's something I'd like to do anyway. I have noticed that most titles are dirt cheap though like you said. I paid a total of about $15 for the 8 titles I currently have in my possession.

Glad to read about your discovery......
Happy hunting and viewing for years to come !

Thanks!
I may have stumbled upon laserdiscs in a negative way but I'm sure glad I did.
Despite the ill informed jokes made about it I knew it was something special almost instantly.

Good morning Fluff,

I am writing to say welcome to this forum and thank you for sharing your enthusiasm for the Laserdisc Format.

I used to visit around three main forums sites but, now I only visit this site for all of my Laserdisc needs and interest's.

All major Laserdisc Service engineers / Repairers, of which have been very helpful.

I hope you enjoy your visits here and also collecting all future titles.
Shall look forward to corresponding with you at some stage.

All the best to you