Buying Anime

[DuplicateValue]

So, I've never actually bought any anime DVD's before (with the exception of anime movies), as I usually just watch it online. But I've come across a series that I love to the point of obsession, and I'd very much like to own it on DVD.

The problem is, everywhere I looked, they were either obvious bootlegs, or ridiculously expensive imports.
Like, ?50 for a disc containing 2-3 episodes expensive.

So my question is, where (if anywhere) do you guys buy your anime?

EDIT: I'm talking online shops here - I live in Ireland, so buying anything other than extremely popular anime in shops is nigh-on impossible.

EDIT2: The anime I'm looking for is Ookiku Furikabutte (or Big Windup, but I'm hoping to avoid dubs).

 

[Darktau]

Anime is expensive, basically ebay is your best bet.

What series are you looking for, and I'll have a look round too if you like?

Yeah, tell us, I will scout to the corner of the interwebs

EDIT: Oh and hi Fargo, quoted you twice in as many minutes

 

[DuplicateValue]

I buy it from Forbidden Planet, but my Dad works in Singapore so he can get me a bunch of Japanese imports over there if I give him the money.

What series are you looking for, and I'll have a look round too if you like?

If you're really desperate, look on Amazon Japan, and they will most likely have it. Expect to pay a lot however, Japan is hella expensive.

Yeah I looked on Amazon Japan I think, and they were all a bit expensive.
What's Forbidden Planet?

And the series I'm talking about is Ookiku Furikabutte.

 

[RanD00M]

So my question is, where (if anywhere) do you guys buy your anime?

The only store in Iceland that sells animé.Nexus.I've spent a but load of money there.Somewhere around 40,000 Isl Kr.Which would be....I don't know how much in any other currency.But I can assure you that it is a lot.

 

[Draithx]

Archonia.com is belgium site I think and has a lot of series. Expect to play like 20-30 euros for around 4 episodes though. Also they don't sell (subbed) dvd's for the european regions, so be carefull of that.

 

[DuplicateValue]

Anime is expensive, basically ebay is your best bet.

eBay is where I saw the ones that I strongly suspect to be bootlegs.

 

[Mr.Petey]

Amazon and play.com, although some high street big music+game stores will have their own anime dvd section if you're lucky.
I used to buy bootleg boxset collections from ebay but found they were poor quality such as lipsyncs way out of line and some unintentional skipping. If they're all region and cram an entire series into 4 or 5 discs then it's bootleg.

If an anime is too expensive on the day of release, wait a few weeks and the price can tumble sometimes. Or better yet, wait for all episodes to come out on dvd and then wait for the "complete boxset collection" to come out, wait and then again drop in price

 

[Eri]

Amazon.com, ALWAYS check there. I just bought 100$ of stuff from them last night, and for that 100, I got 6 complete series box sets and half of another series.

 

[Darktau]

I buy it from Forbidden Planet, but my Dad works in Singapore so he can get me a bunch of Japanese imports over there if I give him the money.

What series are you looking for, and I'll have a look round too if you like?

If you're really desperate, look on Amazon Japan, and they will most likely have it. Expect to pay a lot however, Japan is hella expensive.

Yeah I looked on Amazon Japan I think, and they were all a bit expensive.
What's Forbidden Planet?

And the series I'm talking about is Ookiku Furikabutte.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ookiku-Furikabutte-Natsu-no-Taikai-hen-1-13-end-DVD-/280527538737?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_DVD_HD_DVD_Blu_ray&hash=item4150be8a31

Thats cheaper than amazon, like I said, I would just check ebay.

EDIT: It says its proper, and they accept returns, so just complain if it's not, if not you will be forking out alot of money :S

 

[Rakkana]

When I've finished my on going quest to see every anime episode ever made that I can find on the internet I plan on downloading them and putting them on disk myself. You might as well just do this with some of the older animes but I suggest buying the expensive ones or waiting for them to get cheaper for the newer ones. Do your best to support the industry or it'll end up going before you know it.

Some anime I can only find existing on very very old Dvd's anyway though such as Grander musashi. Which by the way if anybody can find me please send me a link. I don't care how I get it I just wanna watch it.

 

[DuplicateValue]

I buy it from Forbidden Planet, but my Dad works in Singapore so he can get me a bunch of Japanese imports over there if I give him the money.

What series are you looking for, and I'll have a look round too if you like?

If you're really desperate, look on Amazon Japan, and they will most likely have it. Expect to pay a lot however, Japan is hella expensive.

Yeah I looked on Amazon Japan I think, and they were all a bit expensive.
What's Forbidden Planet?

And the series I'm talking about is Ookiku Furikabutte.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ookiku-Furikabutte-Natsu-no-Taikai-hen-1-13-end-DVD-/280527538737?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_DVD_HD_DVD_Blu_ray&hash=item4150be8a31

Thats cheaper than amazon, like I said, I would just check ebay.

I found that earlier, but I thought 13 episodes on a single disk was a bit suspicious.
Any idea if it's a pirate or not?

I buy it from Forbidden Planet, but my Dad works in Singapore so he can get me a bunch of Japanese imports over there if I give him the money.

What series are you looking for, and I'll have a look round too if you like?

If you're really desperate, look on Amazon Japan, and they will most likely have it. Expect to pay a lot however, Japan is hella expensive.

Yeah I looked on Amazon Japan I think, and they were all a bit expensive.
What's Forbidden Planet?

And the series I'm talking about is Ookiku Furikabutte.

Forbidden Planet is essentially a giant cult megastore, with manga, comic books, action figures and anime. They normally have a fairly decent range of stuff, but it'll all be Region 2, so you might not get a box set. They're normally cheaper than a lot of places though. Here's a link [http://forbiddenplanet.com/]

Unfortunately no luck there this time, but I'll bookmark it in case I want anything in the future.
Thanks!

 

[DuplicateValue]

Be this what you're looking for? [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003NE8B6U/ref=s9_simh_gw_p74_i5?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0CBJF5530GT40VWSKYBN&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846]

Damn, so close - it's region 1.
Thanks for trying though.

 

[Eri]

I found that earlier, but I thought 13 episodes on a single disk was a bit suspicious.
Any idea if it's a pirate or not?

http://www.amazon.com/Big-Windup-Part-Episodes-1-13/dp/B002BWD75K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1280270659&sr=8-1
6 dollars new 1-13 eps
edit: bleh region 1

 

[Yosato]

Most of the stuff I get is available at the HMV in manchester centre or Trafford Center and if not I go to Forbidden Planet I think HMV are also confused on the prices, since I saw both Bleach and (I think) Fullmetal Alchemist season 1 part 1 both for £25, yet the FULL season 1 was £15. I was like okayyy. . . Awesome!!

 

[DuplicateValue]

http://www.amazon.com/Big-Windup-Part-Episodes-1-13/dp/B002BWD75K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1280270659&sr=8-1
6 dollars new 1-13 eps
edit: bleh region 1

Ah, thanks for trying.
And such a good price too...

Be this what you're looking for? [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003NE8B6U/ref=s9_simh_gw_p74_i5?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0CBJF5530GT40VWSKYBN&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846]

Damn, so close - it's region 1.
Thanks for trying though.

Ah hell. The good news is that if there's a Region 1 release then a Region 2 will hopefully follow sometime soon, which you can maybe pick up later down the road.

Anyway, good luck with your search, and if I come across anything else I'll let you know

I can only hope.
Thanks again!

 

[Gigaguy64]

Iv got a good store in my local mall that has a huge selection of Anime.

As for online, iv never bought Anime online before, though i would think Amazon.com would be one of the best places to look.
Also websites run by the company that Dubs the Anime are good places to check out.

 

[Mr. GameBrain]

I get some of my anime from anime-on-line.
If you shop around, you can get some very nice deals, (mostly on the older stuff though).

The Hut is suprisingly competative in that area as well.

Then again, I'm no expert really...

(I definately wouldn't reccomend HMV though, they seriously overprice stuff, (I once saw a Noein boxset I already bought of the net for like 12 quid, selling for £50! XD))

EDIT: actually this advice might not be all that helpful though, depending on whether these stores deliver at fair prices.

I will also add that if you are clever, you can sometimes get whole sets cheaper individually than actually buying a complete boxset!

(I definately did when I hunted down all of Love Hina! )