i own about 265 dvds, and i've bought them, because i either 1) love the movie, 2) think i'll love it, or C) it was cheap and probably good. that 265 includes concert dvds and tv on dvd as well. i have a lot that i haven't seen yet. and i have a few that i wish i hadn't bought. but like dubby, i'd rather just buy it (if it's cheap enough) then rent it, that way i don't have to rent it and then buy it. that is, unless i'm totally not sure if i'll like it or not, and then i'll probably download it or something to check it out first.