When you look at the popularity of DVD compared to VHS, one of the largest differences between the two formats is how quickly DVD caught on, and how collectible DVDs have become. Movie studios are certainly taking advantage of this. Virtually every movie that gets a DVD release now proclaims Special Edition, Collector's Edition, or even Limited Edition to entice buyers.
Such ploys when combined with low prices of new DVDs are irresistible to consumers. But most consumers only purchase the DVDs that they're sure they will like, leading to a somewhat modest collection of films. Others, such as die-hard cinemaphiles, have collections reaching into the hundreds, which is a hefty investment even when the DVDs are purchased on sale at retail establishments.
Anyone with such a large DVD collection should begin exploring alternatives to purchasing movies from stores--alternatives like wholesale purchases. On the Internet, it's possible for average consumers to purchase lots of wholesale movies. Whether these movies are for resale or for a home collection isn't of concern to wholesalers, they're just interested in moving their inventory.
These wholesale DVD movie lots usually contain about 100 or so randomly selected factory sealed DVDs. The advantage to buying so many wholesale movies mixed at once is that the price for a lot of films is usually less than $1 per DVD. Any movie fans that are looking to add a slew of movies to their home libraries can save a lot of money by purchasing DVDs directly from wholesalers instead of buying from traditional retail outlets.