Stacking a physical media collection with awards-season screeners is a fun way to see how movies and TV shows are pitched to voters, but when you buy a mixed lot you're often gambling on the contents. This lot of 16 For Your Consideration (FYC) DVDs brings together movies and TV shows in one package, with a clear trade-off: most of the TV shows appear to be full seasons, but two are not.
Quick verdict
For $35, this lot offers a mix of movies and TV seasons. Collectors of promo editions or anyone who wants a varied stack of screeners will find this a reasonable buy. The catch is that not every disc is complete: Maniac ships with only two episodes and House of Cards with just one.
Who it suits
This bundle makes sense for people who enjoy awards-season memorabilia or want a sampling of different titles. It's less suited to anyone who needs every disc to be a full season.
What stands out
The DVDs are described as gently used and in very nice condition, with pictures showing the actual item you'd receive. The lot includes 16 discs for $35. Movies are listed as complete, and TV shows appear to be full seasons aside from the two exceptions. The promo edition format gives the set a distinct collector's angle.
Lot of 16 For Your Consideration FYC Screener DVDs Movies and TV Shows
The promo edition format and the mix of movies and TV seasons make this a tempting lot for physical media collectors. The trade-off is that two of the TV shows are not full seasons: Maniac has only two episodes and House of Cards just one.
Meaningful trade-offs
The biggest trade-off is completeness. The value depends on how you feel about partial TV seasons. The set includes specific mentions of Maniac and House of Cards, with the rest of the TV shows described as seeming to be entire seasons. If you are counting on full runs, this lot asks you to accept the two abbreviated shows. For a collector, the promotional nature of the DVDs is part of the charm, but for someone who just wants to watch shows back-to-back, the two partial seasons could be a letdown.
Bottom line
If you're drawn to promotional screeners and don't mind a mixed bag of movies and mostly full TV seasons, the asking price is a straightforward deal. Just go in expecting the two partial sets and you'll get a varied stack of awards-season media.
