I don't actually have any of the region 1 DVDs, but try www.dvdcompare.org.uk

I've had a look, and the only major difference I can spot is that the region 1 Buffy season 2 & 3 sets have some extra interviews with Joss. Also, I think the S4 region 1 set isn't going to be in widescreen.

So, unless you're desperate for a few more extras, it probably just comes down to price.

On another similar note, does anyone know if the 'Once More With Feeling' DVD differs from the episode that'll be on the Season 6 box set? I think it's the full uncut version on the OMWF DVD. But will it be this on the box set or will it be the shorter, cut-down version that was broadcast on TV?

It was cut?? Methinks I'll have no choice but to watch my cousin's brand shiny new DVD... damn, the choices we have to make... (don't mind me, I don't have a DVD player, you see, so I don't get to watch them very often...)

Apparently the stand alone OMWF DVD is exactly the same as the version in the full season set. There was a rumour that it was being released with a Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack, but that's not happening, which makes the release pretty pointless really (unless it's an admission that the rest of the season was pants ).

I've been thinking of buying the R1 early season DVDs. They're still cheaper than the R2s, but I'm paranoid about being slapped with a large customs bill. Anyone had any experience with this?

I'm also a complete sucker for widescreen, but Joss has said that although Buffy is shot in widescreen, it's framed for 4:3 and that's the purest way to watch it (unlike Angel which is now framed for widescreen). I'm only really interested in the first 3 seasons anyway though, so it's pretty irrelevant to me.

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by FiveByFive
I've been thinking of buying the R1 early season DVDs. They're still cheaper than the R2s, but I'm paranoid about being slapped with a large customs bill. Anyone had any experience with this?

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The reason I was asking about the difference is that CDWOW currently have the R2 earlier seasons at £39.99 and the R1 dvds are £29.99 so its only a ten pound difference per set

Wow! (pardon the pun) That's a damn good price! Might have to order myself series 5 from there...

you might have noticed that it's everything but the current series (at the moment)