And stock up on 4K Blu-rays?
The twobiggest advantages of streamingover physical media are convenience and cost.
But now,streaming services are getting less convenient, and prices are rising.
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So maybe it’s time togo back to owning your own media?
Streaming Down the Drain
Video streaming services are getting worse.
See the next episode in that series you’ve been watching, right?
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And yet, that next episode is comically hard to find.
And then there’s the matter of finding things to watch or listen to.
If you want to watch a classic movie or a new TV show, where do you go?
Are you willing to sign up for yet another streaming service just to see it?
We’re starting to see that the convenience is a myth.
The advantages of physical media are pretty clear.
It’s not hard to grab one off the shelf and stick it in the machine.
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Ownership isn’t just about physical media.
“I am a consultant to streaming platforms and producers and assist executives in the industry.
Inclusive of the free ones,” movie PR personAndy Bhatttold Lifewire via email.
It might be time to start shopping for some CD and DVD shelves.
