Owner of UK's only surviving DVD rental store says shop is booming 40 years later | SWNS

[@lv2465]

May his shop continue thrive in these dark times.

[@Malachibhai]

Amen

[@scottyunitedboy2925]

Definitely, good for him

[@RicardoNiebla-vm6qs]

Yes!!!! 💯

[@harpy321]

SAM HYDE said he fail

[@neil6438]

Congratulations.

[@chrisgilling543]

I’m 49. I’ve always bought DVDs and still do. I love ‘em. I buy the original, un-edited movie and own it for life. No subscriptions, no sign ups, no frozen or pixelated images, none of that nonsense. So happy that people are still renting DVDs from this gentleman’s shop 👍

[@jaritime1406]

I'm 48 i brought VHS lol ;') thebn got ripped off buying them on DVD then Blu Ray but its only way to keep Movies pre 2016 & the Woke Viraus arrival SAVE from those Loonys

[@WavySeal]

@@jaritime1406 you can barely type a coherent sentence out, I wouldn't be commenting on the mental capacity of others

[@rayalbion9637]

Yep u get the original movie uncut for woke times and u own it for life.

[@Youbll75]

I’m 51 I bought my fourth 4k blu-ray DVD player last year a MAGNETAR UDP900 I’ve also had an oppo Panasonic and pioneer 4K player the MAGNETAR is definitely the best one I’ve had so far I’m constantly buying 4K Blu-ray DVDs and I love it

[@WesTheHunter]

Im 25 and I'm doing the exact same, My Dad acts like he's not impressed with how much money I spend but he never complains that he never has access to the TV shows and movies he wants.

[@iqraiqra9172]

I'm happy this shop exists ❤

[@tonycoxall7370]

And so am I. This story is a bright light in the darkness.

[@burlhorse61]

the only one in UK??lol

[@iqraiqra9172]

@burlhorse61 well this is a very tidy golden example of one. There's a few scattered around UK but this is the original for me. The rest are tatty shoddy examples

[@burlhorse61]

@@iqraiqra9172 so why the title-only surviving rental store?

[@IsaacTuduriLlabres]

I'm a costumer, but more of Original Music CD's... I have 1600...👍🏻 Movies like 300 more or less...

[@andrewmoul5913]

As someone who lives in the local area I love using this shop. Keep up the good work Colin.

[@Lorfarius]

do you go in a lot and is it busy when you do?

[@karlmoore7406]

I really miss the days of going to my local video store and spending an hour looking at all the titles... 😥

[@temperedglass1130]

We all know you probably raced to the adult section.

[@chatteyj]

Agreed it used to be the highlight of the weekend sometimes when we were kids going into our local tobacco smelling video shop to pick out a couple videos and some snacks to watch for the weekend.

[@hongk0ngfu3y]

the days of having to put your name down for the big movie that took forever to be released on video

[@Benaam007-z5s]

Yes an hour looking around looking at the cover and reading synopsis. Where I used to work the bus stop was right opposite the video store so whenever I was waiting for the bus I'll just pop to the store and have a look around

[@Drillakilla80]

This was it. Every weekend. It was an experience. I miss those days

[@snipsmovies]

Well done Colin, although NOT the only surviving rental store in the UK. I own Snips Movies in Wirral. 17,500 DVD, BR and UHD. I even have a KZbin channel with weekly videos that take a look at the incomings and outgoings!

[@Redsnapper123]

Is it just you two or do you know any others? Apparently there is one surviving blockbusters in the USA.

[@snipsmovies]

@Redsnapper123 20th Century Flicks in Bristol have the largest rentable library in the UK at 21,000

[@Redsnapper123]

@@snipsmovies why does this guy claim to be the only one.

[@snipsmovies]

@@Redsnapper123 Apparently he didn't. I've just spoken to his wife. The press saw a good headline.

[@markdraycott3974]

What’s your KZbin channel called mate?

[@brian_belmont87]

Streaming services often offer censored and edited versions of movies. This guy has original unedited movies that are timeless classics. One huge reason why I started buying dvd and blue rays.

[@TaxingIsThieving]

It's rental not buying

[@Kevin-mf7wb]

@@TaxingIsThieving I would assume he’s speaking about the benefit of actual dvds, regardless of whether you rent them or buy them

[@dar4061]

​@TaxingIsThieving you should ask yourself before commenting "does this add to the conversation? " because that didn't. You stated what is clearly obvious, to everyone including who commented before you did. Pointless.

[@Answersonapostcard]

@@dar4061 oh get a grip man, its just a comment

[@jaybee4288]

@dar4061 You should take your own advice, bringing negativity to a comment section about a rental shop is just silly and an indication of a guy who doesn’t use his time well my man.

[@MultiScampi]

I still use dvds, and vinyl records, can't beat them

[@amandaduggan9051]

Us too. We still have our collection of LPs from the 60s 70s and many music dvds we have collected over the years.

[@theshamanarchist5441]

I only watch movies on DVD (or VHS) and mainly listen to music on vinyl (though sometimes on tape cassette or CD).

[@jeannedeutrom8373]

@@amandaduggan9051I still have my varied genre of 45 rpm collection from the 1960s!😁❤️

[@amandaduggan9051]

@@theshamanarchist5441 We still have a lot of tape cassettes!

[@amandaduggan9051]

@@jeannedeutrom8373 Brilliant. My older brother ans sisters had all the 45s. When we all lived at home our record player was always in use, even my folks collected music. Between us all we had just about every different genre of music back in the day.

[@davidking9707]

My DVD collection is vast. It is great to see this still exists. Keep it going.

[@kenpudsey6435]

Exactley David..its great that there is still a lot of people who want too keep DVD's going.

[@davidking9707]

@@justanotherpersonontheweb.8709 There are a lot of DVDs that are not worth much but, there are a lot of wonderful gems to be had for a bargain price. Our collection is vast and priceless. :)

[@Nediablo]

I cannot express how happy I am to see a shop like this still thriving ❤ So much more fun than streaming!

[@MrWillyMrBrightside]

I bought my stepdad a DVD player for Christmas this year. He's in his 70s and has a smart TV, normally he's pretty fine with it but with his health problems now he can struggle operating it, forgetting which streaming services he's subscribed to, which email account he registered it to, etc. He's so happy now that he can just put in a DVD and watch one of his favourite movies any time without me being there to help him. And because he has the physical media he'll never have to worry about a movie changing platforms or if it's the internet's a bit wobbly (EE are rubbish...)

[@unusedsub3003]

The thing about digital medial is that it’s never really yours. Yes, you have access to it. However, they can remove that film from the platform any time they like. If you buy the film on dvd, it’s yours forever. I bought my dad Murphy’s War on dvd, I don’t think that’s even ever been on a digital platform.

[@Compliment_Thief]

@@unusedsub3003yes lil buddy, but you realise this guys only renting the DVDs?

[@stephenturner6075]

​@@unusedsub3003I don't do subscription services because TV is rubbish these days and I'm not paying to watch stuff that used to be free to air but i do have a decent collection of DVD's that i have paid for once and i have them forever and can watch anytime I please, some former work colleagues thought there was something wrong with me for buying films this way and when i explained the reasons it still didn't register with them.

[@MartinFarrell1972]

My father recently bought a 65 inch smart tv. I had to go round because he didn't know how to set it up. I struggled setting this up. He wasn't interested in the smart feature as he has KZbin on his sky box but the TV wanted this setup first. We had to create a smart tv account and it took an hour trying to getting the thing to work. No instructions but did eventually manage to get freeview on it. I didn't know how to access his sky box but found the instructions online when I went home. Sent him a pic of the button from the user guide.

[@Bonechip007]

They're obsessed with modifying people's perceptions. Anything wholesome, patriotic, Christian or anything that shows hope for the little guy against the corporatisation of the world is being edited out. Obviously, they can't be too brazen about it, so it's an ongoing process.

[@elimhousesteve]

Every town should have a DVD rental shop like this .

[@gb5584]

Yeah I like to see them but I would never use them. It's like woolworths it didn't miss it until it was gone.

[@jezs1346]

Definitely, rather have one of them than another, vape shop, barber or nail salon

[@DCI-Frank-Burnside]

I remember Van Damme having his own section, back in the day.

[@adomniapericula]

@@DCI-Frank-Burnside remember all the cardboard cutouts?

[@MountainClimber247]

I WOULD GO THERE EVERY DAY IF MY TOWN HAD ONE!!

[@amandaduggan9051]

Long may you last. What a brilliant service this man is providing. There is something real and satisfying about searching the shelves for a video to watch.

[@kaylat63]

This is why I still have a DVD player and why I still like watching DVD movies. Streaming services can crash and the servers could get destroyed but with DVD, that doesn't happen. I predict there may be a resurgence of DVD some time in the next decade or so,This is a good lucrative investment.

[@rougeur]

I agree with you and I believe that the secret to financial stability is having the right investment ideas to enable you earn more money, I don’t know who agrees with me but either way I recommend either real estate and stocks.

[@Aimee966]

I’ve been diligently working, saving and contributing towards early retirement and financial freedom, but since covid outbreak, the economy so far has caused my portfolio to underperform, do I keep contributing to my 401k or look at alternative sectors to meet my goals?

[@kaylat63]

I've always delegated my investment decisions to an advisor, since suffering major portfolio loss early 2020, amid covid outbreak. I'm now semi-retired and only work 7.5 hours a week, with barely 25% short of my $1m retirement goal after subsequent investments to date.

[@Aimee966]

I would not mind looking up the professional that helped you. I will be retiring in two years and I might need some management on my much larger portfolio. Don't want to take any chances.

[@kaylat63]

*Mr Gary Mason Brooks* a highly respected figure in his field. I suggest delving deeper into his credentials, as he possesses extensive experience and serves as a valuable resource for individuals seeking guidance in navigating the financial market.

[@jamiefoyers2800]

It's good to see this guy riding out the trends and still managing to keep his head above water. I'm sure he'll continue to be renting DVD's for a while to come...nothing beats the feel of a disc...something you can hold in your hand and watch time and again...

[@moistbreadroll]

I miss that amazing experience growing up, of browsing for movies or games to rent with my dad, or with my mates for a weekend movie binge/local multiplayer sesh. If I have kids itll be a shame that I can never let them experience the sheer joys of that experience. This guys a legend for still going strong and providing this service to people.

[@arron620]

I hope rental shops make a comeback. The splitting up of classic films on streaming services is becoming a bit of a joke. Definitely a position for these shops in modern times

[@beyond72deepsoulfulhousemixes]

This comment leaves in 30 days 🥲

[@kevinclark8356]

And they've been adding adverts to their services.

[@caffi1]

It most likely won't make a comback. It may always be around but it won't grow to much because of the convenience of just hitting a few buttons on a streaming service.

[@arron620]

@@kevinclark8356 I think you are right but I hope that they do come back. I have taken to going to my local libraries to look for classic films but they don’t have massive selections.

[@Lorexbg]

Dont think rentals will make huge comeback , but they may start to pop up here or there once again . for one thing dvds and bluerays sales are going up + the arrr side of things is booming harder then ever . What used to be Netflix is now 100000 streaming services , cant wait for them to start to fail .

[@markdillon5494]

Some of the best memories of my youth was the VHS rental stores. Great times in the 80's.

[@clivemason-ms8ju]

I started renting videos in 1980 and went on into the DVD era. I was a member of umpteen local video rental shops, and looked forward to Friday when I would pick a couple of films after carefully browsing the shelves. As well as dedicated shops, quite a few corner stores started to rent films and it helped their income. Apart from YT I don't stream anything and prefer my very large collection of VHS and DVD, built up over decades. I am glad the shop in the video is doing well and hope that more will open. There was just something about going to a shop and picking a video that streaming can never replicate.

[@jamez_gamez]

What a legend. All the best to him and his store!

[@djhillfinger]

I use charity shops, quite often take the kids in there on a Saturday afternoon to pick a movie for the Saturday night

[@rob1979]

Charity shops near me are great, one of them does 4 dvds for a pound. It's amazing what you can get in there.

[@ted5669]

That’s a great idea

[@chatteyj]

@@rob1979 are they renting or selling them? The selections are a bit small no?

[@forddude1976]

That's awesome, kids get the excitement of a trip out and chooseing and the charity gets Extra sale then you all get some family time.

[@PastaSauce.]

Same. Then I donate the dvd back when I’m done.

[@860phantom7]

Keep going. Im rooting for you. DVD's are precious relics of the past

[@Bobby.2000]

That's a testament to the people in the local area as much as this guy. Who clearly loves his work, which is also felt by the customers too.

[@mattylamb9194]

Well, he's also probably providing a good service for them too which is why his business has survived through the tough times

[@Bobby.2000]

@mattylamb9194 agreed.

[@richardchapman1270]

Great to see you still going strong. Big fan of the dvd format, no commercial crap, simple to use and no streaming complications or subscriptions. Sorry I can't sign up with you, I live in Uruguay!

[@hermanthetosser4219]

When the streaming services go down and remove content.... The oldschool will rise

[@melgrant7404]

​@Kool-f3eat least you own it.

[@melgrant7404]

​@Kool-f3e still own it though.

[@BennyTheBall8899]

​@Kool-f3eIndeed , many vinyl records you could not give away 20 years ago now go for silly money.

[@WilliamKidd-iw3xd]

@@hermanthetosser4219 God help you all when GenX fully awakens!

[@jaybee4288]

They won’t go down. Big corporations aren’t going away and nor will peoples desire for convenience. Nostalgia is nice but there’s a reason that things progressed as they did.

[@levscollection4566]

I am soooo happy for him. I hope his business continues to grow and more and more people go back to the basics of ownership, or renting in this manner.

[@abdullahthecollector5462]

Good on him. Miss those days of old vhs renting and picking up the old movie posters once they got replaced as a kid.

[@RubyMc-v4i]

I know and I even got a life size cut out of Mrs Doubtfire for my kids for free…

[@TheCaptain64]

Fantastic store Colin and Geraldine are really super nice people and provide great service,. Always good for a chat, up coming films and life in general . Been going in there for near 25yrs, since I moved back to Haverhill .

[@waynedoyle5584]

great to see and much love and support ....wishing more success...i still remember when " Mannequin " first came into my vid shop , everyone rented it so the boss said he would phone me when it was available...the next day it was returned at 8.30pm , the vid shop closed at 9pm ...i got the call just after i had a bath and ran down there to get it ....cost £ 1.50 and i was soo happy

[@memesmith9700]

People are also looking for nostalgia, an experience that reminds them of a happier time.

[@LarryFleetwood8675]

And there's nothing wrong with that either.

[@betalogic]

I feel like as more people discover that buying digital media does not mean you own it and wherever you brought it online can take it away at any moment without notice, physical media will have an unprecedented comeback.

[@DonBarracuda117]

True but they don't here either, this business is renting out dvd/blurays not selling. I think this just shows that streaming services are over priced and there is very little on them that people are willing to watch once and pay a monthly subscription for.

[@betalogic]

@@DonBarracuda117 Oh yeah but at least with this store you know you're renting it - with digital its really not disclosed at all that you're purchasing a license to view the media when you click "Buy"

[@jonjonesongasstationdickpi6179]

No it wont

[@IFYOUREADTHISUAREWEIRDANDGHEY]

its called piratebay...

[@HappyDude1]

I knew this was going to happen someday i knew streaming services would remove stuff and jack up the price. I have almost every movie n TV show. Since the 70s on my own private server and I also have a lot of dvds blue rays and 4K

[@Rob_Dekker]

Respect for this man. 👍🏻 10 years ago I visited a giant dvd rental store in Breda (The Netherlands). The guy said he was going to continue his business as long as he could. Being there felt like going to the cinema. Lots of movie props and collectibles. Too bad he had to close shop eventually 🙁

[@faradaycool4058]

This is a rare gem. In Singapore, we have 1 DVD rental shop too. Please keep up the great service and helping people like me relive good times. Thank you!

[@itnaklipse1669]

this is wonderful! these kinds of shops need to come back...

[@TheShadowrun.]

Some DVDs also contain director and actor commentary, which you can't get on any streaming sites

[@JV-ll1cu]

Same with Blu Rays

[@corvoyami3192]

One of the last real UK shops. I miss these times. I'm glad you are here, please never stop. I miss these times, I miss people like this. Thank you. The Disney Hercules on the shelf... Beautiful! I'm scared to lose people like you, and I'm only 23. I have a lot of respect for you.

[@Richard420smith]

Many happy memories renting vhs tapes as a kid. Glad he’s doing well. Sometime Amazon prime charges a lot for old films and some are stupidly expensive to buy. Good on him.

[@TimelordUK]

I hope this trend spreads and takes over the vape and barber shops

[@Investing_Explained_]

Whos cutting your hair bro

[@BrianRidgway-u5g]

Enjoyed seeing this! Today, movies have such generic titles and pedestrian topics that they all look alike. Going to a local shop, where you can physically see, touch and read content on films is much more of a personal experience. I bet if this guy expanded his shop and added a coffee bar, he would increase his business by 20 percent. Good luck to you mate, and happy to hear that you are such a valued member of your community!

[@nonnayoubuzinnes1669]

I still have a DVD recorder and love watching my box sets on it. DVD's are still sold in shops, long may they continue!

[@aldhous]

Good man. Well done Colin.

[@benhikescamps]

Good on Colin. Fabulous. I'm also not surprised that people are wanting to go back to the simple pastime of walking to the shop and flicking through physical film formats. It sometimes feels nicer watching a film that is watched without the aid of the internet swell as having it's own physical cover, artwork, blurb etc.

[@Larry]

Nice to see Greg Wallace has found a new career already!

[@aspiretospidey]

Hello you!

[@8bitKasper]

Lolol na they'd have to be dirty dvds

[@chatteyj]

@@8bitKasper our old local video store had a small adjacent room for a selection of adult movies perhaps greg could work in there lol?

[@danyoutube7491]

@@chatteyj Not unsupervised he couldn't; you don't want customers to come across him watching a video with his trousers down and 'giving it marks out of ten', or adding his own home movies to the collection...

[@KiyokaMakibi]

I too saw the resemblance 😂

[@UXXV]

Ive been hoovering up blu rays from local charity shops and CEX. From 50p to £4 a pop. Less than "renting" a shit HD version from prime

[@robjob9052]

do you sleeve them? Do you have a database app?

[@UXXV]

@ no just have them as they are.

[@robjob9052]

@@UXXV MyMovies is great app, scan and go... Stops repeat purchase and allows one to choose movies by any criteria (what Alan Alda movie would I like to watch etc). The sleeves save a lot of space.

[@robjob9052]

@@UXXV try mymovies.

[@GamezGuru1]

@@UXXV smart man, it's mind boggling how cheap you can create a really big library. Also, most blurays will look better than you'll get on compressed streaming services...

[@maxkazzora4234]

Glad this shop exists. 👍👍

[@maxkazzora4234]

TVL ALL STARS IS BRILL. 👍👍🙏👏

[@STEPHENRODD-c9k]

There are a lot of films on DVD ,that you cannot get on Netflix etc ,I still have quite a large DVD collection.

[@melgrant7404]

Uncensored on dvd too.

[@LarryFleetwood8675]

Yes and not altered in grading, etc. Plus, on a good Blu-ray player that upscales the image to 'HD' (not really but close enough) DVDs will look great bringing out details and sharpness lost on standard DVD players, making it the best of both worlds when you have a huge DVD collection.

[@codeallnight56514]

I mean come on you can rent any movie you want on KZbin for like 2.99

[@LarryFleetwood8675]

You can't rent a feeling online...

[@codeallnight56514]

@@LarryFleetwood8675 that would only make sense if you enjoy the actual process of going to the store and browsing the titles. But other than that it's the exact same.

[@lga8791]

It’s becoming increasingly difficult to find certain movie titles on popular streaming platforms.

[@JohnFisherChoir]

Love the feeling of this shop and passionate business owner!

[@monkeymanbob]

I've been saying for years that rental shops will start to reappear. Partly because of hipsters, partly due to people not wanting multiple subscriptions and also those wanting to revisit movies that aren't available anywhere (legally) other than through physical media. I don't imagine a huge number. But I reckon somewhere with a large population could make it work. Especially if you're carrying specialist stuff like Bollywood movies.

[@chatteyj]

I hope they do, i never imagined they would be you could be right, I mean it is quite difficult to watch some older even classic movies if you want to. For example if I wanted to watch the towering inferno or short circuit for example where the hell would I go to watch that??

[@bobjames6622]

I guess you didn't bother reading the title of this report.

[@monkeymanbob]

@@bobjames6622 Happy Christmas Bob, lets hope you're less of a Tory in 2025

[@monkeymanbob]

@@chatteyj Or films such as the original Sleuth or The Stepford Wives. Disney are also a nightmare with their back library, especially since purchasing Fox.

[@bobjames6622]

@@monkeymanbob Huh? What on EARTH are you blathering on about? But at least you have just very ably demonstrated my original point.

[@zxzxddxxdgrddgtrdew1784]

Good on you sir ! Watching this made me very happy. May your shop continue to thrive

[@jtstacey83]

These types of businesses still make money and have a demand. The issue is big corporations are fine with abandoning the market because it isn't a growth business and while the model still generates profit it no longer generates large profits but more modest ones.

[@Sayishere]

im glad shops like this still exist, so much nostalgia :)

[@Waynzo-i3w]

I was only talking to someone yesterday about all the subscriptions people have now, it's gone crazy and it's not really that cheap, considering they are downloads and nothing physical. Good luck to this guy, brilliant to see.

[@zappyyz6368]

yeah but you're not paying for the physical media you are paying to access the media on the dvd just because its physical doesnt mean its any better than if you download it, if you have downloaded it locally you can do whatever you want with it and even more so than with a disk, you can burn it to a disk if you want, you can save it on a usb stick, you can even set up a media server from a pc that can stream the video to friends and family either locally or over the internet whenever they want it for free

[@johnrockets5356]

may the shop continue to thrive i wish this guy the best

[@Mainline421]

There's still one in Bournemouth too, I suspect quite a few others scattered around.

[@PatrickIngham21]

bournemouth one closed in 2022

[@Mac-og2hj]

Used to be one in Charminster near bournemouth but it’s a vape shop now lol

[@StephenStepz]

I have thousands of DVDs/Blu Rays in my collection, with a few VHS for sentimental reasons. Having a small business like this was always my dream growing up. I am genuinely so happy to see someone did it.

[@Tai91827]

Owning physical things as little as dvds is better and as simple as life gets.

[@davidbarlee4722]

My dad had video libraries for from the early 80s (back in the Betamax vs VHS days) through to when I took them over in the 90’s. We closed the final shop in 1997 after Blockbusters finished us off despite them being miles away and £1 a night more expensive. I am so glad to see a shop still remaining and rental still going ! I definitely agree about the streaming market getting out of hand and with the MAX streaming service due in the UK next year after SKY and Warner Bros falling out there is another one coming too. I guess the biggest threat in the future will be the studio’s determination to stop selling physical media and offer the download only more profit for them option but I really hope like records that people fight back and we can keep having the chance to rent and own titles for ourselves. Keep up the good work 😊.

[@WORLD8NSH5KNIGHT1]

Streaming will never beat DVDs for me. I just like the look and feel of a CD.

[@JV-ll1cu]

What about Blu Rays?

[@LarryFleetwood8675]

We don't need them.

[@joshfulcifan1015]

Thanks for showing Colin and Greetings from Australia. Hope you get a hell-load of customers and are making a big profit!

[@slapshot0074]

Excellent. Really pleased.

[@joec9341]

I used to love going to the video rental stores, spending ages looking at different titles, then buying the popcorn and all the treats. I really hope this guys not only survives but thrives 💙

[@_Just_Some1]

I would actually rent Blu-rays if there was a rental place nearby.

[@chrisandcroker]

Great piece, good luck to that man too clearly very knowledgeable and passionate about what he does

[@kingsaf3998]

Fair play to you keep going as long as you’re happy.

[@Security848]

guessing he bought the freehold when it was cheap so has no rent.

[@SuperHATCH11]

Good on ya, may it continue to thrive. I remember back in the early 90s my parents renting VHS tapes when i was a kid, half of the experience of watching the movie was going to the VHS rental shop and browsing all the films and grabbing a few bags of munch to watch with the film.

[@jeromerussellewis]

That’s marvellous all the best for the future and a happy New Year 😻🙏👍

[@regplasma7906]

May he long continue to thrive.Retro Colin is a winner .

[@RavenShinyThings]

I think renting out 4k blu ray is a new thing in the sense it is like renting out a home cinema experience and the price to buy makes it worth renting.

[@snipsmovies]

This is true. I've seen a number of new customers this year who come just to rent 4k UHD

[@Security848]

to many scammers about now to rent 4k or ps5 games etc,miight be ok for these cheap dvds.

[@snipsmovies]

@@Security848 I rent 4k UHD in my store.

[@RavenShinyThings]

@@Security848 that is very sad to think about hopefully the guy has good customers that pull in enough rentals while returning without breaking the discs

[@JamesBurdon-gu5yu]

@Raven Most of us rip them onto media servers

[@sapodesorte5355]

Well done TVL Allstar Video for continuing your trade. I miss visiting our local Hastings and St.Leonards-on-Sea (East Sussex) video tape film rentals and then the future of all rentals, DVD rental. I of course, like many contributed to the demise of these shops and BLOCKBUSTER due to postal rental of Tesco DVD and then Love Film. This was great and much cheaper. HOWERVER! BLOCKBUSTER did have the option to expand and use this the new online film format, but refused it thinking it would never work or be profitable. NETFLIX took over and prospered and became bigger than Hollywood.

[@stuartheard4927]

I miss mooching in the video shop😂 I had a good thing with the owner so we got all the latest releases before everyone else, blockbusters fucked it, really glad to see this mate, respect.❤

[@workwork7884]

Super good to know...wonderful to see new generations experience the magic of the 'Video' rental shop I'm can't understand it...... but.... its truly is a special experience ,touching and picking out the film to watch that evening ...its visceral. Its magical.

[@funjuror]

That is wonderful. I remember a friend, at least 45 years ago, getting some VHS and a suitcase and going door to door renting out the tapes. This was before Blockbuster, etc. He did alright for a bit, LOL.

[@thebaldscrambler]

I lived in a housing association flat as a kid in the 80s, we had a guy come round in his estate car every Friday with a boot load of tapes, mostly movies, also some uncensored copies of films that were heavily censored/banned in the UK. He had a unique way of tooting his car horn so everyone in the flats heard it and knew it was him. We hired the tapes for a week then gave them back the following Friday. He went around all the flats and the council estates and done alright for a year or so, then Blockbuster opened up in the nearby town.

[@tomh6588]

Clearly passionate about what he does, hope he continues to do it and with lots of success & enjoyment.

[@campcop9214]

Look like some kind of bond villain rubbing his hands like that

[@awm3852]

He maybe thriving but is struggling to pay the heating bill in todays Britain.

[@JamesBurdon-gu5yu]

@Awm You mean atruggling to pay for luxery hotels for illegal migrants.

[@itnaklipse1669]

do you really think that was worth saying? thats what you get out of this? a meaningless fake 'laugh'?

[@London1064]

Well done. It’s fantastic to still see small businesses still going. Good luck and look forward to the next 40 years

[@Totalplonker]

Most people don't realise how much information is being left out whilst streaming. For me, movies only come alive when watching on discs. Even though one is able to stream stereo music in Lossless quality unfortunately when it comes to movie watching unless one invests in expensive equipment streaming movies are not going to be able to be heard as the way the director intended. Lossless audio (discs) is a faithful copy of the original audio, with no degradational compression. It offers a richer sound experience then it's streaming counterpart. Hence, physical media rules

[@ArchimedeanEye]

I love that someone out there has a cozy enough life to pop down to the DVD store for a Christmas movie and be content in life.

[@monkeymanbob]

I've been saying for years that rental shops will start to resurface. Partly due to hipsters, partly because people will get tired of having to fork out for multiple streaming services, but also those people wanting to revisit movies that are only available via physical media.

[@charleswrigley]

Apparently blue ray players and dvd players will die off I some how don't think so

[@JoeLouis-hc7mm]

Maybe streaming services will fail , I stopped few years ago . Everyone don't use netflix etc 😅.

[@jimmydigital]

@@JoeLouis-hc7mm streaming services are evolving. branching out into live events. Netflix recently acquired WWE rights, the big Tyson V Paul Boxing event. I find that with film, they often don't have the old-school titles or ask you to pay on top of the subscription price, which is a cheek, IMO. so there is hopefully a gap in the market for independent DVD rental shops to make something of a comeback.

[@zappyyz6368]

i mean realistically you can get most streaming services for about £6 per month netflix being £4.99 per month at the cheapest tier for exclusive series and a good chunk of movies whereas renting 2-3 movies is probably more expensive and you dont get to keep it either

[@monkeymanbob]

@@zappyyz6368 While this is true. There is too much content. The joy of walking through the store picking up titles and discovering hidden gems is fa more difficult now days. There are a lot of movies, classics by todays standards that sunk at the box office but found life on physical media. Plus you still have the issue that not every title is available for streaming due to rights. Even if you buy a title digitally, you don't actually own it and it can be removed from your library - Apple Canada and Amazon e-books are recent examples. If you rent a movie and want it then it's on physical media - may cost more than normal for some titles, but once you have it, it's yours.

[@markjones7822]

Well done, really glad your keeping the movie rental dream alive. All the best

[@nikk6368]

The amount of stuff you cant watch online is crazy, i dont wanna pay £12 a month to watch Point Break to find out its nolonger available.

[@LordBelial1978]

Physical Media is kind of permanent. Compared to Streaming. BUY or RENT via Streaming is a bit of a con. Because you pay BUYING price but do not own the title you'd paid to buy.

[@deanthompson88]

Mate this is actually really needed, its starting to get tough finding alot of old films to torrent these days, if i had this near me id be there at least once a week for a long time.

[@Amadeus-ms9lt]

Amazon Prime is a drag. The fact that you have to have a subscription and then pay for many of the films makes the subscription redundant.

[@burlhorse61]

i think sky that-it's theft

[@marty2682]

And pay to remove ads.

[@mattylamb9194]

Bloody verification process is a pain in the arse too. I've cancelled my Amazon Prime membership this week because of it

[@burlhorse61]

@@Amadeus-ms9lt thought they're similar to Netflix

[@chriswilkinson7636]

Amazon prime is really unreliable too in my experience. Often the sound is out of sync with the picture which is really annoying, especially if you are watching a live music performance.

[@tcr8411]

Seeing this just made me so happy!

[@KeithC77-zzz]

I’ll NEVER stop using physical media. To hell with streaming….. 😊

[@hinchlikescake7592]

Nice job Colin. I wish I had a video store local to me. I remember going with my parents and picking out some movies (lots of horror and some action) and the experience is so much different than scrolling through streaming. The magic is kind of lost when discovering new film releases. Browsing through video boxes and reading them and conversing with others about them. Same with video games and other rental stores. In the age of mass consumption, and fast/convient living a lot was lost with high street shops becoming less relevent for media and the lean towards megacorps like the rainforest and streaming services completely taking over.

[@lolaridgeback5875]

Good for you buddy!! I love DVD'S better than digital..!!

[@megane230f1]

dvds be like records just nice having something physical instead of invisible

[@lolaridgeback5875]

@@megane230f1 Yes i agree!!

[@JV-ll1cu]

What about Blu Rays?

[@LarryFleetwood8675]

What about them, they're not as much fun. :]

[@RWL2012]

DVDs are digital (Digital Versatile Disc) but I know what you mean.

[@DeanFWilson]

I prefer streaming personally, but I'm glad to see a store like this is still going.

[@TomBartram-b1c]

I had Back to Future trilogy on ebay for £3 inc P&P for months til it sold so this guy must have some proper talent.

[@Clare-d2b]

I'm glad his store is still going 😊 Keeping yesteryear alive! 🧡

[@pacspecific]

last dvd store I went to was Block Buster and here 11 years later I found this. I am interested in collecting DVDS.

[@knowhowmedia5889]

Keep going strong Colin. You raise a very good pint regarding the number of streaming subscription services, and often they don't have the film I'm looking for. If I was local, I would certainly be a regular customer. Good luck.

[@paulconway384]

Been collecting DVDs since 1999. None of that modern garbage that Hollywood makes today.

[@herbert9241]

Good for you, Colin. Respect. If I didn't live hundreds of miles away I'd definitely support your business.

[@mohammeduniesgulsher]

I'd go there if it was in Manchester miss my trips out renting buying dvds was absolutely fun...

[@WilliamKidd-iw3xd]

Create your own little dvd shop buy small maybe charity shops build a collection again not to late!..

[@lizgal2426]

I really wish you the best!!! and we all went back to 2005... good tech and still menthal stability.. and economy was ok too! hehe

[@lemoi08]

this is unintentional ASMR at its finest. i wish this video was an hour long

[@its7494]

20th century flicks in bristol is a surviving dvd rental store… this isn’t the only one

[@richardking3206]

20th Century Flicks is excellent! They even have a screening room you can hire if you want. They’ve been in Bristol since the 80s, although they’ve moved shop at least once. If I lived closer to them I’d rent more than I do. Streaming promised a lot but offered a lot less, in practice. There are so many films that are just not available at all. Physical media is the way! Whole films, not edited, that you’ve got for as ‘ever’ as things can be these days.

[@its7494]

@@richardking3206 Aw man that’s awesome, i’ve never been to the screening room but i used to work on the christmas steps so i’d poke my head in every so often

[@ArchieAndy27]

Amazing! Well done to him, long may it continue! As streaming becomes more fragmented, more are turning back to physical media 💿 whilst at uni, i used to work part time at a local indie rental shop, was sad when it closed down. May his shop keep thriving!

[@maxx2506]

We cancelled all subscriptions and bought a little home server. Now we can watch everything from everywhere. The server was around £300. One time and that's it. And we can put on what we like!

[@02Tony]

Can you tell me what it is called?

[@MatthewLenton]

I have physical media but I'm ripping all my discs and selling them on Vinted I have a bit of a way to go but I can easily watch anything I've already ripped and I can watch anywhere with Plex

[@Caluma122]

Literally what I do myself.

[@Caluma122]

@@02Tony You can use anything really, but a good start would be NAS - Network Attached Storage. I use Linux, DVDBackup to make digital backups of my purchased DVDs. I also use MakeMKV for Blu-Rays if they have BD+ codes on them. But to back up Blurays you need a DVD drive which can be reprogrammed to allow you to read the encrypted stream.

[@HairyCaveMan]

I see you sail the seven seas.