Write a list of the classic TV shows that you want.
Categorize your list based on genre, decade and movie stars.
Prioritize your purchase decisions. Decide which classic show you want to own first.
Determine if you should purchase your DVDs online or at a retail store. Online stores usually carry the hard to find classics while retail shows carry the popular ones.
Shop for the best price whether it is online or in a retail store. Check price comparison sites such as MySimon, Epinions and BizRate to find the best deal on your DVD purchases. DVD sites that have the lowest prices are not necessarily the best sites.
Search by title. Google your title and you might even find a trivia site. Surf to a classic TV show site. Classic TV Hits is an excellent site. Click around and see what shows are available on DVD. You might have forgotten about some shows like "Get Smart," "Bob Newhart" or "The Merv Griffin Show."