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Post by agentten on Feb 18, 2016 0:39:16 GMT
As we all know, Big Finish's output is increasing and they already have a huge back catalog. The main range alone will have 262 releases by 2020. For physical collectors (such as myself) this is a challenge - How to store it, how to display it, where it's going in the house, and so on.
Looking over my collection recently I began to wonder if I should be holding on to everything or not. I certainly don't collect every range, but even so, the collection keeps growing.
I'm curious, do you guys keep every release? Are you completionists? Or do you only keep certain releases? If so, what criteria do you use to decide what you're going to hang on to and what needs to go to the second hand shop? How do you display? And how much space does your collection take up?
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Post by Digi on Feb 18, 2016 13:33:05 GMT
I try to limit my purchases of physical releases to ones that feature the Doctor. Part of this is the completionist in me--I have all of the DW DVDs, now I want all the CDs too--but part of it is also practical. As you say, BF has put out a huge amount of material, and having to store physical copies of it all is just not reasonable (for me).
What I've found helped quite a lot is that I bought a few of those zipper binders filled with CD/DVD pages, and I keep all my Who in those. Between all the DVDs and all the BF I've bought, I'm up to 4 binders right now, but that's a fraction of the space it would take up if I kept everything in their original packaging.
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Post by Hieronymus on Feb 18, 2016 14:51:21 GMT
I decided very early on that there was no way I could collect everything physically (as I had originally intended). I've already been through that process with Target novels, Virgin and BBC novels, and even with some non-Who sets. I've found over the years that I simply never have the time to re-read books, and that having them is more a hobby than to any real purpose. There are only a few exceptions, where I have re-read an exceptionally good book (Hitchhiker's, War of the Worlds, Lord of the Rings), but generally I spend my time reading new books instead of old ones.
As a result, my physical collection of Who stories consists only of those physical books I have yet to read, the DVDs of the series (old and new), and those BF releases that are not available for download. So my BF collection is almost entirely digital rather than physical.
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Post by whiskeybrewer on Feb 18, 2016 14:54:49 GMT
I'm going to get everything pysically.
Adopts Optimus Prime voice "No Matter the Cost"
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Post by alanhayes on Feb 18, 2016 16:35:13 GMT
I would love to have been able to have kept up with the Doctor Who releases, but the sheer amount of them and the number of spin-offs (and the amount of releases within those) have made it impossible for me, both in terms of expense and storage space, but also in the time I have available to listen to them and - tellingly - the interest that I have in them, which tailed off markedly when BF started ramping up the release rate. I've discovered that you can have too much of a good thing. Consequently, I've got about 150-200 releases across their Doctor Who ranges, the only strands that I have complete collections of being The Lost Stories, the Stage Adaptations and Unbound. Beyond that, I have lots of Dark Shadows (but am about 12 behind on the dramatised readings), all of Sapphire and Steel and all of The Avengers. I've also started collecting The Prisoner and don't intend to stop.  |
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Post by kimalysong on Feb 18, 2016 18:09:02 GMT
The reason why I'm a download only customer besides cost is also space. I already collect so much before getting into Big Finish that I couldn't afford to start anything else.
That being said I do have a few Big Finish CDs I picked up at conventions to get signed. I imagine I'll pick up a few more that way in the future .
I am also planning on getting all of Confessions of Dorian physically (I have Series 1 & 2 so far). It's my favorite so even though I bought it previously as a DL I want the CDs now. But also the fact that compared to Big Finish other ranges Dorian is a "baby sized release" which is ending soon. So collecting it means I won't be collecting it forever. Even though I'm sad that it's ending.
Edit: And when I do end up picking up a CD it's pretty much always something I already own On DL so I am basically double dipping. I am only going to do that for a release I really love.
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Post by christmastrenzalore on Feb 18, 2016 18:41:09 GMT
I haven't sold anything yet. But then I have quite a few CD racks.
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Post by chapwithwings on Feb 18, 2016 18:46:32 GMT
I am now a "download only" man - again due to space, price & convenience. I have shelves & cupboards full of CD releases from all ranges that have probably only been played once.
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Post by redsharkJason on Feb 18, 2016 19:10:25 GMT
I try to limit my purchases of physical releases to ones that feature the Doctor. Part of this is the completionist in me--I have all of the DW DVDs, now I want all the CDs too--but part of it is also practical. As you say, BF has put out a huge amount of material, and having to store physical copies of it all is just not reasonable (for me). What I've found helped quite a lot is that I bought a few of those zipper binders filled with CD/DVD pages, and I keep all my Who in those. Between all the DVDs and all the BF I've bought, I'm up to 4 binders right now, but that's a fraction of the space it would take up if I kept everything in their original packaging. As also being a fervent collector of Doctor Who books, DVDs and CDs. I have difficulty understanding why others are willing to do away or separate the discs from their original cases. The zipper binder filled with discs would be perhaps great for their intense focused usage or when needing to transport them on field trips. If having enough space to store them is an issue and you're willing to separate the DVDs/CDs from their cases - why do you bother collecting physical products in the first place? Being required to obtain Doctor Who material *only available* within certain printed books, DVDs and CDs, I can understand. However, why not go digital only for most of the Big Finish releases? Having the entire package of the original disc and case intact is a large factor for me as a collector. Help sort me out! |
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Post by muckypup on Feb 18, 2016 19:36:55 GMT
I have every physical BF release up till June 2014 when I made the decision to go download only. I had not opened a physical release since they introduced the free download and everything is just cluttering up a huge wall of shelves. all in Idea Cd boxes about 20 per box and there is about 50 of them!
mostly download for books, but have 2 wall cupboards full of them, most are large format stuff & paperbacks (sadly most unread) live in a huge plastic box in the attic storage area.
I used to have Way Too many Videos, close to 3000. and they went to the Tip about 5 years ago and learned my lesson from that don't buy too many DVD's the few (well still about 300) I have live in a couple of drawers, out of their cases in plastic sleeves.
I wish I could clear out all the clutter, but just can't.
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Post by Digi on Feb 19, 2016 0:33:41 GMT
I try to limit my purchases of physical releases to ones that feature the Doctor. Part of this is the completionist in me--I have all of the DW DVDs, now I want all the CDs too--but part of it is also practical. As you say, BF has put out a huge amount of material, and having to store physical copies of it all is just not reasonable (for me). What I've found helped quite a lot is that I bought a few of those zipper binders filled with CD/DVD pages, and I keep all my Who in those. Between all the DVDs and all the BF I've bought, I'm up to 4 binders right now, but that's a fraction of the space it would take up if I kept everything in their original packaging. As also being a fervent collector of Doctor Who books, DVDs and CDs. I have difficulty understanding why others are willing to do away or separate the discs from their original cases. The zipper binder filled with discs would be perhaps great for their intense focused usage or when needing to transport them on field trips. If having enough space to store them is an issue and you're willing to separate the DVDs/CDs from their cases - why do you bother collecting physical products in the first place? Being required to obtain Doctor Who material *only available* within certain printed books, DVDs and CDs, I can understand. However, why not go digital only for most of the Big Finish releases? Having the entire package of the original disc and case intact is a large factor for me as a collector. Help sort me out! To me, it never made sense for DVDs to be packaged in those gigantic plastic boxes, when there was already an existing form of packaging (CD jewel cases) which would've done fine and taken up a fraction of the shelf space. It helps, with limited storage space, that I can pack DVD and CD cases tightly into a box and tape it up, and have the discs stored together (CHRONOLOGICALLY!!  ) in one organized place. You may be detecting hints of OCD here, and I would not disabuse you of that notion...LOL I'm also a bit of a pack rat, if I'm being perfectly honest. Separating out like this strikes a good compromise of organizational structure/order and satisfying my inner pack rat without being messy  |
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Post by anothermanicmondas on Feb 20, 2016 13:18:28 GMT
Duplicate copies of books (where 1 copy was part of a massive bundle), I give to charity shops.
Everything else gets hoarded FOREVER!
....I think I need a bigger home....
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Post by mrfuggleboppins on Feb 21, 2016 18:48:40 GMT
As also being a fervent collector of Doctor Who books, DVDs and CDs. I have difficulty understanding why others are willing to do away or separate the discs from their original cases. The zipper binder filled with discs would be perhaps great for their intense focused usage or when needing to transport them on field trips. If having enough space to store them is an issue and you're willing to separate the DVDs/CDs from their cases - why do you bother collecting physical products in the first place? Being required to obtain Doctor Who material *only available* within certain printed books, DVDs and CDs, I can understand. However, why not go digital only for most of the Big Finish releases? Having the entire package of the original disc and case intact is a large factor for me as a collector. Help sort me out! To me, it never made sense for DVDs to be packaged in those gigantic plastic boxes, when there was already an existing form of packaging (CD jewel cases) which would've done fine and taken up a fraction of the shelf space. It helps, with limited storage space, that I can pack DVD and CD cases tightly into a box and tape it up, and have the discs stored together (CHRONOLOGICALLY!! ) in one organized place. You may be detecting hints of OCD here, and I would not disabuse you of that notion...LOL I'm also a bit of a pack rat, if I'm being perfectly honest. Separating out like this strikes a good compromise of organizational structure/order and satisfying my inner pack rat without being messy This is why to buy Blu-rays where possible |
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Post by omega on Feb 21, 2016 23:13:12 GMT
Duplicate copies of books (where 1 copy was part of a massive bundle), I give to charity shops. Everything else gets hoarded FOREVER! ....I think I need a bigger home.... Or a dimensionally transcendental storage space? It'd be great to have a bag like Hermione had in the last Harry Potter book. |
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Post by agentten on Feb 22, 2016 4:37:08 GMT
I think what I'm settling in on is keeping pretty much all releases from favorite Doctors (except Nekromanteia. As much as I love Five and Peri, I just can't ...) and then keeping the cream of the crop for other Doctors. There are not any Doctors I dislike, but I like some more than others and have realized that weaker stories from less favorite Doctors I simply won't be able to find time to listen to again. Not with all the catching up I am always doing with my listening!
I have a little pile of CDs that will be going to the second hand store and will hopefully find a good home. I have even more, though, that are without a doubt keepers. I will need to buy a new shelf soon, though.
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Post by TinDogPodcast on Feb 22, 2016 11:52:48 GMT
yes
im a doctor who fan
of course i try and keep everything.
the bbc may wipe stuff!
you cant be too careful
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Post by Audio Watchdog on Feb 25, 2016 3:32:47 GMT
Storage is becoming a huge concern for me. A) I'm giving serious thought to moving back to Chicago and want to travel on the lightish side and B) lack of room. I'm thinking of just starting to put all my BF into storage sleeves and hanging on to all the printing material in a separate container. So much stuff.
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Post by omega on Feb 25, 2016 4:11:26 GMT
I'm terrible with throwing things away, as in things either go on a shelf in in my wardrobe (I keep meaning to go through the Loot Crates I have and getting rid of the items I have no interest in, but I'm a master procrastinator).
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Post by anothermanicmondas on Feb 27, 2016 21:12:20 GMT
Duplicate copies of books (where 1 copy was part of a massive bundle), I give to charity shops. Everything else gets hoarded FOREVER! ....I think I need a bigger home.... Or a dimensionally transcendental storage space? It'd be great to have a bag like Hermione had in the last Harry Potter book. the problem is buying one at a shop The prices are too high a new house is more affordable (though admittedly less portable) |
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) in one organized place. You may be detecting hints of OCD here, and I would not disabuse you of that notion...LOL
