Didn’t have the DVDs, so I can’t compare.
I had read the reviews as well, but supposedly my set is from the ‘fixed’ group.
They next in my queue, after I finish The Avengers S4-S6 on Blu (and a rewatch of Remington Steele)
As for the out-of-order releases, it has to do with the elements.
S7 (Jon's first season) has several episodes that had to have color restored. The original color transmission tapes were junked, and the VHS/DVDs were a combination of B&W Film backups with fan copied videotape color copies...
if you are going for the US versions, I would suggest Bullmoose. Their prices are competitive, free shipping if multiple seasons (their threshold is $35), and no tax for most of the country.
Just be aware that Season 3 is currently unavailable for most retailers (there was a disc replacement...
The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Series. (Prime Day purchase)
I also ordered the German (Koch) complete box set for Charmed.
And I recently picked up all four seasons of Continuum.
All of these were on Blu-ray.
Just picked up The West Wing: Complete Series
I had loved it in its original broadcast. Re-watched it last summer (unemployed - binged in three weeks). Finally pulled the trigger. Shame its only on DVD, the HD versions looked nice.
Just ordered all three seasons of Dark Matter on Blu-Ray.
I'm picking up the German releases (amazon.de) since the total for all three comes to about $41 (as opposed to $30-$40 each for the US versions).
Should be receiving (all this Monday, all on Blu-Ray)
The Good Place: Complete Series
Downton Abbey: seasons 1-6 (thank you PBS sale)
Doctor Who: The Collection: Season 14 (UK version)
On a side note, due to being home these past two months, I've been able to binge several complete series I...
Doctor Who: The Collection: Season 12
(UK version)
Blu-Ray containing Tom Baker’s first season
Robot
The Ark In Space
The Sontaran Experiment
Genesis Of The Daleks
Revenge Of The Cybermen