- 1). Choose a focus for your collection, such as comedy, science fiction, classic, drama, action-adventure, film noir, children's films or musicals. You can also create a general movie collection, or you can focus on television shows exclusively.
- 2). Check the American Film Institute's list of "100 Greatest American Movies" as well as its list of 300 additional films nominated for the list. The organization also has released "best-of" film lists that include "100 Laughs," "100 Thrills" and "100 Passions" that can give you good ideas for your collection.
- 3). Consult TV Guide's list of the 50 best television shows of all time, which includes "Seinfeld," "I Love Lucy," "The Honeymooners," "All in the Family," "The Sopranos," "The Simpsons," "Cheers" and "Friends."
- 4). Preview movies and TV shows before buying them by joining an online DVD-rental service. Typically, you'll pay a monthly fee that will allow you to view a certain number (or unlimited number) of films and TV shows either online or on DVDs that are delivered to your home.
- 5). Purchase DVDs used at video stores, flea markets, thrift stores, movie conventions and yard sales to save money and quickly develop your collection. Always ask whether you can open the cases and examine the DVDs for scratches or damage before buying them.
- 6). Buy used and discounted movies on online auction sites such as eBay. You won't be able to check the DVDs for scuffs or scratches, but if you pay for your purchase through PayPal, you can apply for a refund in case of misrepresentation on the part of the seller.
- 7). Organize your collection and keep it clean. File DVDs alphabetically by title or genre, and keep them in a closed cabinet so that they don't accumulate dust or debris.
- 8). Regularly review your collection and remove DVDs you rarely watch or don't enjoy. Give them to friends or family members, donate them to nonprofit thrift stores or sell them at yard sales or on online auction sites.
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