Why do some movies go out of print?

By: altfilms

This is sped up even further
when the title wasn't very popular or when there weren't that
many copies in the first place. The prices then spike
tremendously for individuals who are still interested in the
original version. The determined one might dish out the cash for
a chance to own such a rarity, but I advise against it since the
re-release is usually of better quality. Re-mastering and more
bonus features enhance the original experience and deem the old
one obsolete. Even in terms of collectability, waiting for lower
demand will allow you to purchase the title at a more affordable
price. Some examples of this drop in value include:

The Nightmare Before Christmas (Special Edition) (1993) NEW
Price before re-release: $75-$100 NEW Price after re-release:
$20.00

Salo - Criterion Collection (1975) NEW Price before re-release:
$200-$400 NEW Price after re-release:$40

Caligula (Unrated Version) (1980) NEW Price before re-release:
$75 NEW Price after re-release:$63

We still have to be careful not make any assumptions on the
highly volatile out of print market. Occasionally the re-release
can be of lower quality and lack the bonus features of its
predecessor. Such cases spike the price of the older copy even
more so than before. Cases include:

Rebecca - Criterion Collection (1940) NEW Price before
re-release: $130 NEW Price after re-release$124

The Slipper and the Rose (1976) NEW Price before re-release:
$130 NEW Price after re-release$85 Details: Newer version
missing footage

Legality and Licensing Problems There are stringent copyright laws
that are enforced in order to protect the creators of our
favorite movies and television shows. Manufacturers need lawful
permission in order to produce and distribute the product to us.
If the legal process isn't followed to the tee, lawsuits come
about and our shows have to be pulled off the shelves. Some
examples of this include:

The Mystery Science Theater 3000 Collection, Vol. 10 (Godzilla
vs. Megalon / Swamp Diamonds / Teen-Age Strangler / The Giant
Spider Invasion) (1988) NEW Price before re-release: $300 NEW
Price after re-release$230 Details: Volume 10 originally ran
into legal trouble because of the accidental illegal inclusion
of Godzilla vs. Megalon. This forced the boxed set to be pulled
off the shelf completely. The episode is now being replaced with
a previously unreleased The Giant Gila Monster. Even so, people
want the original episode for collection purposes.

Sailor Moon Super S - The Movie (1995) NEW Price $129.90

Sailor Moon Super S - The Complete Uncut TV Set (1995) NEW Price
$125

Sailor Moon Limited Edition Box Set I NEW Price $100

Sailor Moon Limited Edition Box Set II NEW Price $99

Sailor Moon S - The Complete Uncut TV Set (1995) NEW Price $175

Sailor Moon - The Movies Dream Boxed Set (2000) NEW Price
$129.99 Details: Sailor Moon became out of print because the
episodes aren't allowed to include American dubbing anymore.
This occurred because our license expired with the people who
gave us permission to do this in the first place. Since they
won't re issue it, we aren't allowed to air the show on
television or make any more DVDs. Even the merchandise
containing the name will become obsolete.

Unexplained Discontinuation of Manufacturer. Sometimes there is
no news as to why a movie becomes out of print or when it will
become available again. Copies could start showing up again in a
month or never see the day of light again. Here are some
examples of titles becoming discontinued without much of an
explanation.

Les Vampires (1915) NEW Price during shortage $200 NEW Price
now $60.00 Details: The people that purchased this DVD at a high
price are probably regretting it. But who knows, this shortage
seems to be occurring again. Maybe this time the title will
become out for good.

Barfly (1987) NEW Price $99

Vanya on 42nd Street (1994) NEW Price $39.15

Carrot Top: Rocks Las Vegas (2003) NEW Price $48.00

32 Short Films About Glenn Gould (1993) NEW Price $194.00 As you
can see, collecting hard to find movies can be a little tricky.
The unpredictability sometimes makes it difficult for collectors
to foresee which film to invest in. It's complicated even
further since value is determined in rarity, and prices have to
become pretty exorbent for people to start taking notice. My
suggestions for a newcomer is to do you're research and have fun!

Article Source: https://www.collectibles-articles.com

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