Comment by liampulles

Moves like this are why I still have DVDs.

Its trivial to bypass any region locking, reverse any PAL speedup, and upscale during playback - and the sound quality is already generally excellent. Unlike several generations of hard drives which I've lost completely, all of the DVDs I've ever owned still work just fine.

If space is a concern, buy some file binders and some paper disc sleeves and store your discs and covers in them.

If convenience is a concern, fair enough - but I find the experience of going to thrift shops and markets to find gems to be a fun and cheap hobby.