How do big stores check used DVDs?

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The discussion revolves around how large retail stores verify the quality and accuracy of used DVDs they sell, specifically addressing concerns about whether the DVDs are playable and if they contain the correct films as indicated by their labels. The scope includes practical considerations of retail operations and customer experiences with used media.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants question the feasibility of manually checking each used DVD for quality and content accuracy.
  • One participant suggests that stores rely on reputable sources for their DVDs, implying that faulty discs are typically identified by customers rather than the stores themselves.
  • Another participant shares personal experiences with both used and new DVDs, noting that flaws and mislabeling can occur, which may lead to exchanges.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that it is impractical for stores to check each DVD individually, but there is no consensus on the specific methods used by stores to ensure quality or how often customers encounter issues with faulty discs.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention personal experiences with faulty DVDs and the potential for mislabeling, indicating that the discussion may be influenced by individual perceptions of quality control in retail.

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How do big stores that sell used DVDs check the DVDs are good? - or that they even contain the film that's on the DVD's label? They can't hire a person to watch each used DVD can they?
 
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Stephen Tashi said:
How do big stores that sell used DVDs check the DVDs are good? - or that they even contain the film that's on the DVD's label? They can't hire a person to watch each used DVD can they?

That is a good question. I remember that I used to occasionally rent a DVD that wouldn't play.
 
Stephen Tashi said:
How do big stores that sell used DVDs check the DVDs are good? - or that they even contain the film that's on the DVD's label?

they don't

They can't hire a person to watch each used DVD can they?

of course not it would take years to do that

The CD's/DVD's are bought from reputable sources.
any faulty discs would be discovered by the customer and a replacement would be sought from the seller.
I have had to do that, there's never been an issue with getting a replacement

Dave
 
Even new DVDs or CDs can have flaws or be incorrectly labeled. Over the years, I've bought a number of discs that had playback glitches and had to exchange them. I even bought a brand-new CD once that didn't match the case and booklet, although the label on the CD itself was correct. It turned out the music filled a gap in my collection, so I kept it and bought another copy to get what I originally intended to buy.
 

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