Your favorite old time tv shows is on DVd but why does it cost so much

HAve no idea seems to me they would be cheaper guess ya have to ask the store where you buy them.

I guess it just comes down to business economics. The moire they produce the cheaper the cost, and more recent shows are far more popular. Why don't you investigate some torrent sites where you can download these free. I just got some old black and white films. and they are great.

It may be because they are considered to be antique or something like that. Alot of the actors and actresses may have passed away also and they may be a collectors item.

I guess it is like everything else. They want to make money. I loved Perry Mason.

I don't know for sure, but my assumption would be that it is because there is a lack of demand. It all goes back to that consumer education course that I wasn't able to test out of. Supply and demand makes all of the difference in price. Then again, like I said I didn't really ace that course. LOL I do believe it is really surprising that you can watch repeats all day long for free on networks like Lifetime, TBS, and TVLand, but in order to buy them it's $50 for one season. I guess they think the people that really want them will be willing to pay the price. And things are just getting more expensive all of the time. By the way, WOW what a high number along side of your avatar. I believe that may be the highest I have ever seen. Have a great day!

Greed? Oh don't mind me; I'm just in a snarky mood today. A lot on my plate, etc. Been a bad MONTH, even... But really, I can only guess. Perhaps the older ones are more rare, harder to locate? Maybe there's some sort of legal limit on how many the DVD producers CAN put out, so that means they can't sell huge volumes to bring the price down? Or IS it just plain old greed, tweaking the nostalgia junkies (points to self.../o) out there? I know how it feels. MY favorite shows cost a LOT more than I can afford. All of "The Man From U.N.C.L.E.s," as _I_ understand it, are now out on DVD. (TOOK 'em long enuff!!!) Also, I own the first season of Fraser (NOT an oldie, but a bit pricey anyhow), & the 1st season (of 4) of "The Sentinel" (which ties with "The Man From U.N.C.L.E." as MY faves). I wish SOMEONE would find a way to make them cheaper. Maybe we need a new technology to achieve this.... Have a nice day! Maggiepie

I could be wrong, but were the seasons longer in the 70's than they are now? I mean, actual 26 episodes rather than 13? The shows were longer, too. Less commercial breaks. That may one "excuse" for the higher price. Demand, too, may be another factor. I found The Muppet show on DVD. Regardless of price ($35), I've been buying them. Seasons 1-3 so far. I had forgotten how much I loved that show, and my kids are loving them just as much as we did.

That is because they release not as many stock as the ones that are new now.. And some of it as well, it's not actually in stock anymore. And the company that produces it does not produce them anymore. So it's really extremely limited edition.. And the ones that are much cheaper are the ones that are the most recent, sure they would earn more with putting a higher price, but not many people will buy it, besides they'll still be able to come out with special edition and limited editions, and people will still buy it in higher prices.. Plus in the new things, they do get much more hype than old movies and shows... They could have the actors have a special apperance and make it more affordable and they could be sold out and many others waiting on the waiting list.. And they still earn as much as well.. But they cannot do that for the old movies or tv shows.. You think if they get the old stars to come, there will be as much attendance or hype than the new shows? I doubt so.. Not many will go as well, because they have things to do, responsibilities to fulfill as well..