Most people use it to backup their DVD/4k bluray collection

[lionandsheep]

I have a huge collection of DVD, bluray, 4K bluray movies and a few series. Some are bought new, some old from 2nd hand shops.

But I do see, that some of the discs are getting damaged. And are no longer usable. So I make a copy of my current movies to keep it in case of disc failure.

As far as I know, in my country The Netherlands, it is legit to make a copy of your discs that you own. I emailed our agency "Brein" for it. The answered it is ok. No problem.

So I anasered back to them again with a 2nd question: Well, then if I sell the disc , their is nothing wrong that I give the digital copy as well right? I mean, the disc proofs legit ownership of the movie right? Brein, never answered back, This is a grey area. I understand they don't want to make an official statement, that it is ok. That can cause sue from movie companies, etc.

 

Some shops selling 2nd hand dvd also do not sell the copy with the original.

Personally I have the disc, it is the proof I legally own that specific movie. So no one can say I have stolen it, or whatsoever.

What are your thoughts about this?

[Kabombon]

Hi!
I don't know if this helps after such a long time, but I'll leave my reply here for others in a similar situation to check it out.

So, copyright laws differ according to region and sometimes country too. Each having their own regulations, tracking methods and punishments in case of infrigments.

BREIN can be considered, and probably is, a law firm focused on copyright cases where they prosecute the end consumer and defend the company. As such it's not a good "entity" to ask about such things to not make yourself a target.

To give you a solution to your confusing situation, I suggest you go by the rule of thumb.
If what you sell has the identification stamp (reflective sticker with unique ID used on original media formats) then you are safe to re-sell at your own price on the aftermarket.
If what you sell doesn't have the identification stamp (because of damage on said reflective sticker), you're liable for a lawsuit.
(that reflective sticker is your proof of ownership)

On short, in your situation you can sell the newly burned disc only in the original enclosure the damaged disc was initially.
(make sure to mention that the original disc was replaced with another one, and lower your price accordingly, or you're not selling it anytime soon)