I received my new laptop computer a few months ago and it has a DVD drive. So the first thing I did was run out and buy a Targus EmPower adapter for use on Planes, Trains, and Automobiles.

The second thing I did, and third, and fourth, and fifth, and so on, was to pop into used CD/DVD "exchange" stores and Blockbusters, to raid the "previously viewed" shelves. In the last few months I've purchased over 20, and tried not to pay more than $14.95, and preferrably less than $10. (There are a few exceptions, for exceptional movies.)

It occurs to me that others might be doing likewise, and that by "pooling our resources" we might all come out ahead. I haven't thought about the logistics, but I'm wondering if a user-operated library might be in the works. A place were you could swap DVD's (primarily for use on planes in my case) either temporarily or permantently.

There are a few of mine that I wouldn't mind parting with but for the most part, while I'd be happy to lend them out, I'd also like to seem them come "home" one day. I envision a web page (or maybe even just a thread in this place) where transactions could be recorded. I loan my "Usual Suspects" DVD to A, who lends it to B, who lends it to C, who hands it back to me the next time through Vancouver (or Chicago, or Toronto, or wherever.)

Thoughts? Volunteers? Titles?