The weekend is always kind of hectic. Generally, I like to spend either Friday night or Saturday night at home watching a DVD on my big screen TV. Sure I like to go out, but nothing beats vegging in front of the television watching the latest release. Do not get me wrong, I like going to the movies too, but lounging on my couch with the volume at whatever level I want, and my favorite snacks, beats the movie theater hands down!

Of course, staying home to watch all those movies means having to have a large collection of DVDs, and that can run into money if you are not careful. There are a few ways to grow your collection without going into debt.

The easiest way to do this is to check out the clearance shelves at your local discount chain stores. They tend to get the lowest prices and want to move inventory. Often you can get movies for under $5. Granted, they will not be the latest releases, but you can round out your collections with classics at these low prices.

I have also got a used DVD store in my neighborhood. This place is great. They buy and sell used DVDs. The collection varies greatly, so I try to stop in every week or two. You never know what you are going to find.

Another place to find used DVDs is at a DVD rental store. Often they overstock the latest release so that their customers will be able to find what they are looking for. That means, once that movie is no longer current, the rental store will have excess stock. They usually sell these movies at a reduced price since they have been pre-viewed, so if you can wait a few weeks, you can get that new release at a discount.

If you are still looking for ways to get DVDs for less, you may want to check out some of the discount stores online. Or even stores like Buy.com. Do not forget to factor in shipping costs. They can add up and make the cost of that DVD more than you can get it for at your local retailer.

The big box stores like Sams Club also sell DVDs. Usually, you can get first run movies and box sets of older movies here. Do not expect a huge selection, but the prices will generally be a few dollars less than what you would find elsewhere.

Finally, if you simply cannot wait to get the latest release on DVD, many stores offer discounts up front. You will have to go to their websites to see what they are offering. If you do a little digging, you can often get what you are looking for at a lower price.