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What it takes to run a Video Store in 2026 | Orbit DVD Interview + Tour

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Grace and I took a weekend trip to Asheville, NC for our 10-year anniversary — and of course I had to stop by Orbit DVD, one of my favorite places to buy physical media. I was lucky enough to chat with the owner, Marc McCloud, to talk about what it actually takes to run a physical media store in 2026, the rise of boutique labels like Radiance and Deaf Crocodile, why Criterion is keeping the torch lit, and a TON of the questions YOU sent in. We also did a full walkthrough of the newly remodeled store layout.

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Address: 781 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
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💿 TOPICS WE COVER
How boutique labels changed the game
Why Criterion is the "main engine" keeping physical media alive
Splitting the in-store and online inventories (and why)
In-store exclusives and out-of-print pricing
The hottest labels right now (Radiance, Deaf Crocodile, Second Sight & more)
Three big trends shaping physical media in 2026
The strangest item Marc has ever sold
Surprise hits: Dollars Trilogy, Dawn of the Dead, The Fall
Why DVDs are quietly making a comeback
4K, imports, and the packaging arms race
The best way to actually support stores like Orbit

📬 GOT QUESTIONS?
Drop them in the comments — Marc and I will both be answering down below!

#PhysicalMedia #Criterion #Boutiquebluray #BluRay #4KUHD #DVDCollector #Asheville

20 Comments

@FilmsByColor Creator 4 months ago Pinned

Huge thanks to Marc and the whole Orbit DVD team for having us! If you have any questions about the store, the boutique labels we mentioned, or anything else physical media, drop them below. Both Marc and I will be responding to comments. Thanks for watching!

@Galaxy-fs6iz 4 months ago

I'm the chinese film collector Marc mentioned，I was making this trip traveling across the country visiting all those video stores in 2024.I‘m so happy to know that this place got recognized more and more!❤🎉

@brentmadison4477 4 months ago

OrbitDVD is the best. Great company fast shipping and excellent customer service. Great interview and store tour!

@karlietimball9668 4 months ago

Mark seems like a great guy very nice outgoing down to earth.

@jazz8386 4 months ago

Orbitdvd is excellent. So glad they carry boutiques from around the world, especially Hong Kong movies that have been lost for decades.

@marksmoviemenu1290 4 months ago

Hey D.J., what an awesome video. Thanks! It was great to go on a field trip with you to the OrbitDVD’s PHYSICAL, physical media store in Asheville, North Carolina. I first heard you mentioning on one of your live shows a couple of years ago about them. Ever since then I’ve used OrbitDVD several times online. Marc and the gang have been great to deal with. I like to catch Marc’s livecast to find out what’s available, as well as what’s on the horizon in the world of physical media.

@bartonkimball6611 2 months ago

The Best Online Store Period. Fast shipping. All the titles you want. Love them.

@Sailor_Jerry 4 months ago

Big fan of OrbitDVD. My wallet weeps, but my heart has never been so happy. Best delivery option imo. They put a lot of care into their packing. I would LOVE to visit the store if we had one in socal. But I’m dreaming here.

@BruceLeroy-cp2xh 4 months ago

Thanks for the interview. Orbit DVD is where I place all of my pre-orders.

@patrickwilliams1801 4 months ago (edited)

Marc is the man. Oh my GOD, this place is my favorite online movie store. Thanks for giving us a sneak peak inside this place of physical media goodies. Thanks DJ and Grace. I pre-ordered the Dollars Trilogy 4K boxset from OrbitDVD and it came in pristine condition. It was securely wrapped in bubble wrap in a box.

@cj-nightmare 4 months ago

This is awesome, loved seeing this! I’ve ordered from them several times & had nothing but great experiences!! They are honestly the best for packaging! Would love to visit the actual store one day! You guys rock!🤙

@RobotPorter 4 months ago

It's great to see people who are in a business because they absolutely love it. The OrbitDVD folk fit firmly in that category.

@JohnWalko-h7v 4 months ago

It's great to see a store that sells physical media. This store offers a little bit of everything. Does the owner have an on line store? Thanks for the tour!

@HypeIsHereMedia 4 months ago

I love that you did this. Mark is awesome and Orbit DVD is months away from potentially owning my house based on how much money I spend there. Great video!

@MetalGreggNY75 4 months ago

This was a really great video. Visiting Marc’s store is on my bucket list. I usually in the chat for Orbit’s livestream on their YouTube channel.

@TheMovieJunkiez 4 months ago

I love Orbit DVD. They’re my go to for import titles.

@dustinsliger3122 4 months ago

I live just about an hour away from the store on the TN side. The place feels magical when you walk in . I make the trip every time i can.

@PaulLBerriman 4 months ago

Fantastic video! I always hear a lot about Orbit, from you and others, and though I’m in Australia and don’t buy from them, they look great. Really wish we had more shops like this in Australia, especially for the imports! Ours are mostly all online with a couple of small exceptions. Love the look of their store, especially with all the sections.

@andycompton 2 months ago

This rules. Thank you for making a video highlighting such a cool store with a cool owner! I hope to swing by and spend too much money if I'm ever in their neck of the woods.

@ChrisAlders-eh7cq 4 months ago

Greetings DJ! Many thanks for the highly enjoyable video of your recent outing to Orbit Video and congratulations to you and Grace on your 10th anniversary! It is very heartening to know that things are on the upswing and that new people are getting turned on to physical media. It was also illuminating that so many newcomers begin their journey with Criterion Collection titles. I think Marc specifically mentioned Criterion three or four times during the video as being the linchpin. Here in Canada, the major store that is retail is Sunshine Records. As their title suggests they carry mostly music but I notice their DVD/Bluray section has grown and grown over the course of the last five years. The big online store here in the Land of the Maple Leaf is Unobstructed View. I get 90% of my films from them and have basically dropped Amazon in the ocean with the odd exception. Speaking of acquisitions, my most recent is the 2008 film, Pineapple Express, directed by David Gordon Green and featuring Seth Rogen, James Franco, and Gary Cole. Thank you again for the superb video and have a great end to the week!