Reddit mentions of E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial (Ultimate Gift Boxed Set)

I just got this for $19.99.

In the past, I've also gotten this for $1 - it used to be much higher

as well as this for $5.

That's right. I enjoy the theatre experience, but on my own terms. I like being able to pause a movie to get up and take a piss without missing anything. I also like not hearing the sounds of teenagers making out or being loud in the row behind me, which is my biggest gripe with theatres. I like having leg room. I like not overpaying for snacks and beverages. However, if I lived in a city that had IMAX, I'd probably go more often.

And yes, not having good sound quality is a big thing for me. Having a good 6.1 stereo system adds so much to the entire experience. Most digital downloads only have stereo sound. When you turn on your receivers surround sound processor, it only gives you matrixed sound using Dolby Pro Logic. That's where it takes the stereo signal and attempts to distribute it to all seven channels. Pro Logic sound as good as Dolby Digital and DTS, it doesn't provide true surround sound, and it sounds muddy. When I watch a movie, I want to be engrossed in it. Which is why I wish I had a bigger TV.

Like I said, if I enjoyed a movie that I've pirated, I will buy it. And I usually buy the edition that comes with all the extra frills. Shit like this.

I'm an avid music and film collector. I've been collecting for 2/3 of my life. I have close to a thousand CDs, around 200 LPs, several concert performances on VHS and DVD, countless movies, and even cassette tapes. Do I pirate some things? Yes. Am I a pirate? No. I buy shit.