Technology, just like Halloween costumes, goes in and out of season. What was popular last year isn’t always popular this year. In the case of costumes, there are timeless classics, but in the case of technology, there isn’t a chance to be timeless. Technology comes in, gets better and is pushed out by something better. In the case of the music you listen to and the movies you watch, there is always a push to get better and it phases out the old things.
While this might be a problem for some people, it can actually be a good thing for you and your collection. The truth is that the phase out can take years, but what happens in the process is that the old stuff goes out the door at a deep discount. The best part of that is you can take advantage.
Take the idea of the Blu-ray craze. Everyone has a Blu-ray player these. Stores are starting to get rid of the traditional DVD’s in favor of the hot new item. While they are doing that, they won’t just throw out the old product. They will start selling it at a discount. This should be a chance for you to beef up your collection.
If you look at the digital music explosion, you will see the same thing. Many of the CD’s that were a staple in the inventory are now being discounted and priced to move. This is your chance to take some CD’s from them at a big discount.
Don’t look at the ever-changing face of technology to be a bad thing, but rather a good thing for your own personal collection. Take those CD’s and DVD’s and enjoy them for as long as you can. It will be a cheap form of entertainment while it lasts.