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| Registered: March 10, 2009 | | Posts: 2,248 |
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I'm pretty sure Colossus is a MOD disc, but nice find anyway.
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Made on Demand. A burnt disc instead of pressed. Got you. In other words a rip off in the long run. |
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| Registered: March 14, 2007 |  Posts: 1,777 |
| | Posted: | | | | Quoting VirtualScot: Quote:
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I'm pretty sure Colossus is a MOD disc, but nice find anyway.
MOD?
Made on Demand. A burnt disc instead of pressed.
Got you. In other words a rip off in the long run. I wasn't going to say it, but since you did... The consolation is I don't believe there has ever been a pressed disc release of this film. You got MGM, Columbia and Warner all doing MODs now, so you have to pay attention if this is something that bothers you. |
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| Registered: March 13, 2007 |  Posts: 2,692 |
| | Posted: | | | | Quoting mdnitoil: Quote:
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I'm pretty sure Colossus is a MOD disc, but nice find anyway.
MOD?
Made on Demand. A burnt disc instead of pressed.
Got you. In other words a rip off in the long run.
I wasn't going to say it, but since you did...
The consolation is I don't believe there has ever been a pressed disc release of this film. You got MGM, Columbia and Warner all doing MODs now, so you have to pay attention if this is something that bothers you. Even if it is a MOD disc it doesn't bother me as long as the quality is ok since I'll copy it anyway so I can play it on R2 players. And as you say, this is the only time I've ever seen the film on sale. | | | | Paul |
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| Registered: March 13, 2007 | | Posts: 2,692 |
| | Posted: | | | | Quoting VirtualScot: Quote:
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whilst looking at this I found The Colossus of New York at amazon. 
So I've purchased that..
For 12.99? it's about that price - I had to use $ since I had a $8 gift voucher I wanted to use. | | | | Paul |
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| Registered: September 18, 2008 | Reputation:  | | Posts: 2,650 |
| | Posted: | | | | Quoting pauls42: Quote:
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I'm pretty sure Colossus is a MOD disc, but nice find anyway.
MOD?
Made on Demand. A burnt disc instead of pressed.
Got you. In other words a rip off in the long run.
I wasn't going to say it, but since you did...
The consolation is I don't believe there has ever been a pressed disc release of this film. You got MGM, Columbia and Warner all doing MODs now, so you have to pay attention if this is something that bothers you.
Even if it is a MOD disc it doesn't bother me as long as the quality is ok since I'll copy it anyway so I can play it on R2 players.
And as you say, this is the only time I've ever seen the film on sale. Most of these MOD discs are region free. IMO, MOD discs are a good thing as it gives people a chance to own films that probably won't be financially viable as a fully released pressed title. They need to pull the prices down though as there are some I want but priced too high right now when I factor in shipping and possible customs fees! |
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| Registered: March 10, 2009 | | Posts: 2,248 |
| | Posted: | | | | I like to get a copy of the George C Scott film Rage. Available only through Warner Archive Collection though. Strange would have thought there was enough interest in it to warrant a general release. |
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| Registered: March 13, 2007 | | Posts: 2,692 |
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Most of these MOD discs are region free.
IMO, MOD discs are a good thing as it gives people a chance to own films that probably won't be financially viable as a fully released pressed title. They need to pull the prices down though as there are some I want but priced too high right now when I factor in shipping and possible customs fees! this is shown as R1 only.. with only 3 in stock. So perhaps not MOD.. | | | | Paul |
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| Registered: March 10, 2009 | | Posts: 2,248 |
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Most of these MOD discs are region free.
IMO, MOD discs are a good thing as it gives people a chance to own films that probably won't be financially viable as a fully released pressed title. They need to pull the prices down though as there are some I want but priced too high right now when I factor in shipping and possible customs fees!
this is shown as R1 only.. with only 3 in stock. So perhaps not MOD.. Al Warner Archive releases have region coding to. What does it matter any way if you can store the film on your computer. You still have a way to ensure you get enough longevity out of it. |
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| Registered: September 18, 2008 | | Reputation: | | Posts: 2,650 |
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Al Warner Archive releases have region coding to. What does it matter any way if you can store the film on your computer. You still have a way to ensure you get enough longevity out of it. Every review of a Warner Archive release at DVDBeaver states they are region free. |
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| Registered: March 10, 2009 | | Posts: 2,248 |
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Al Warner Archive releases have region coding to. What does it matter any way if you can store the film on your computer. You still have a way to ensure you get enough longevity out of it.
Every review of a Warner Archive release at DVDBeaver states they are region free. Just when i seen them on Amazon they stated there region 1. I imagine then that's just some generic disclaimer they use for all foreign imports, to ensure customers don't try and complain about compatibility issues. | | | | Last edited: by ShinyDiscGuy |
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| Registered: June 21, 2007 | Reputation:  | | Posts: 2,621 |
| | Posted: | | | | On the bright side of the MOD program, all the reviews I've checked have great new transfers. This one smokes the old dvd! (Oops, I mean the old dvd-r, re-read a bit closer) I'd definitly "back-up" the files if I end up buying any of these, trying to wait for good sale as it's ahrd to justify that much $ for a burn, even if high-qaulity. | | | | Last edited: by bigdaddyhorse |
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| Registered: March 10, 2009 | | Posts: 2,248 |
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On the bright side of the MOD program, all the reviews I've checked have great new transfers.
This one smokes the old dvd! (Oops, I mean the old dvd-r, re-read a bit closer)
I'd definitly "back-up" the files if I end up buying any of these, trying to wait for good sale as it's ahrd to justify that much $ for a burn, even if high-qaulity. Doubtful they will have any sales. It's a nice wee money making scheme for the studios. Make them cheap and sell them high. |
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| Registered: October 6, 2008 | | Posts: 1,932 |
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