10 DVDs That Are Worth A Small Fortune

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Summary:

  • Some DVDs remain popular among collectors, especially limited edition, first-press, and discontinued box sets in perfect condition.

  • Disney’s Black Diamond Classics, Criterion Collection editions, and original Star Wars trilogy sets are highly sought after by collectors.

  • Collectors also value out-of-print horror titles, early DVD releases of Harry Potter, and Pixar home releases for their rarity.

Since the application of physical media is less popular nowadays, there are a few DVDs that are extremely popular among collectors in society. Items that are limited edition and first-press, as well as discontinued box sets, especially in perfect condition, are other objects of desire in the secondary market.

Black Diamond Classics By Disney

Collection of classic Disney VHS tapes including Hercules, Mulan, Aladdin, Bambi, Dumbo, and Peter Pan on a wooden shelf.

The Walt Disney issues, which were published at the beginning of the DVD era, including the unopened benefits on old classic animated titles in their original packaging, are also popular among collectors.

Criterion Collection Editions

DVD and Blu-ray collection including John Cassavetes Five Films, Ingmar Bergman Trilogy, My Jackass box set, American Pie 3 Movie Pack, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage, Drive, Ghost Town, Good Will Hunting, The Man Who Wasn't There, Raising Arizona, Slumdog Millionaire, The Thing, and Witch.

Small run print and film restoration viewings are a hallmark of Select Criterion DVDs, and are a regular practice among film enthusiasts and movie collectors.

Original Trilogy Sets Of Star Wars

Star Wars DVD cases for A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, and The Phantom Menace on carpet with trading cards and toys.

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Early DVD box sets of Star Wars are also sought after, especially first-generation ones, which were issued before the subsequent issue of a remastered version would become a matter-of-course.

The Simpsons – Seasons 1-3

The Simpsons complete first, second, and third season DVD collector's editions with TV screen artwork on carpet background.

Included in the discontinued/original packaging is the sale of the Simpson box sets (most of the older sets) of the show as a set.

Out-of-Print Horror Titles

Stack of horror and thriller DVDs including Feast II, Midsommar, Texas Chainsaw, Saw, and The Exorcism of Emily Rose with $4 price tags.

 

Niche collectors, particularly those who specialise in cult movies, movies with a relatively poor track record of distribution, usually desire to own a few horror DVDs that are no longer being made.

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First Mover DVD Of Harry Potter

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone DVD covers featuring main characters and Hogwarts castle artwork.

The collectors, and notably the collectors of the original multi-film sets, which remain in their retailing package, are now concerned at least to some extent over even the earliest DVDs of Harry Potter.

Home Releases Pixar

Disney Pixar Short Films Collection Volume 1 DVD case held between two hands on a wooden surface

This has also seen Pixar hoarding the early DVD copies that not only are being sought after because of their bonus feature but also have their own packaged formats that have since become a rarity.

Small. Publication of Anime On DVDs

Blu-ray covers of Studio Ghibli and other anime films including Nausicaä, Belle, Promare, A Silent Voice, The Garden of Words, and Spirited Away.

These few anime DVDs that are not prevalent in the market or which are regionally distributed might be out of circulation and more valuable with the passage of time.

Music Concert DVDs

Collection of classic rock and metal VHS tapes including Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix, Metallica, Iron Maiden, The Doors, and The Midnight Special.

Large artists, concert recordings are frequently found, as are those on which circulations have since been dropped, or on which there was a low issue.

Going out of stock on TV Box Sets

Shelf with Blu-ray and DVD collections including Game of Thrones complete series, Superman, Justice League, Shazam, and Batman Arkham video games.

Out-of-print TV box sets are not readily available, particularly those that lack artistic packaging. Full sets, including complete discs, are more difficult to locate because of wear and tear, which boosts demand and cost among collectors.

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