Do you buy SteelBooks™ for movies you have no desire seeing? - Blu-ray Forum

Billz · 03-08-2010, 11:58 AM

If you hated a movie after seeing it in a theatre, would you still buy it on Blu-Ray if a steelbook were avaliable?

With me, normally, no. As with the case of 2012. Awful movie, but the steelbook looks nice.

I guess I am just trying to get some validation from the 'real' collectors since the only BD steelbooks I have so far are:
District 9
Halo Legends

MaCruz · 03-08-2010, 12:06 PM

No. My favorite movies are in SB's (If available).

I took a chance on buying The Hurtlocker as a blind buy. I bought the SB, watched the movie and it turned out to be a great one.

T-1000 · 03-08-2010, 12:09 PM

I think all depends on the OCD level you go for....

For me, I can surely say I love Steelbooks and in most cases I am also interested in the movie. However, have to be honest also to own movies which are crap. But if you love Steelbooks, you may also end up in having 6 or more versions of one and the same movie. ( I have 6 Gladiator versions and 4 TDK, 4x Inglourious Basterds)

So all a matter of crazyness and obviously a bit of financial background

che84 · 03-08-2010, 12:10 PM

Don`t buy any movie, Steelbook or amaray if I dont like it.

richfell · 03-08-2010, 12:11 PM

All about the film for me.

This is why I refuse to own 10,000 BC.

marty666 · 03-08-2010, 12:17 PM

If it is a nice lookin steelie i would buy it.

roach_rch · 03-08-2010, 12:23 PM

I intend to get them all, so I buy them... that's why I own f.e. 10.000 BC, DOA and Dragon Wars....

MaCruz · 03-08-2010, 12:24 PM

^

Now that's dedication right there.

roar · 03-08-2010, 12:44 PM

I would of answered no to this question a week ago. But after not having bought a steelbook in a couple of months (Buying Zombieland didn't count because I don't pay for it until May

) I broke down and bought 2012 on the weekend.

I had no intentions of watching this movie until it finally showed up from my zip list (Canadian version of netflix), but after looking at the pictures of it here, I pulled the trigger! Damn you Steelbook!

seeweda · 03-08-2010, 01:08 PM

I only buy steels of movies I like or think I will like Hurt Locker and 2012 are blind buys. There will be no DOA or Confessions of Das Party Girl in my future.

crashkelly · 03-08-2010, 01:09 PM

Not anymore

roach_rch · 03-08-2010, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crashkelly

Not anymore

Traitor

crashkelly · 03-08-2010, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roach_rch

Traitor

guilty as charged, but way happier now

Cheers
CrashKelly

joeags · 03-08-2010, 01:36 PM

I don't go to the movie theater at all, so all of my viewings are blind. I've gotten to the point of buying each and every Future shop steelbook release, and before I open it, watch it from the library. Sometimes it takes quite a few months, but I don't open it until then. Worst case scenario, you can break even on selling it. So some movies I own that I have no intention of opening - Watchmen and Indy 4. They were ok to me, but here's where it gets bad - they're worth more sealed than open.

On the other hand, all of my Disney titles have been opened from day 1. I wasn't going to get away with picking up 13 movies that my son would enjoy over 12 weeks and not opening them from my wife!!!

I'm still wondering why I bought "This is It" though...

domtheone · 03-08-2010, 01:39 PM

Has to be a good movie for me.

As a relative newbie to Steelbooks, i'm still coming to terms with the price of some of them

2012 Steely looks nice but the film is pants (imo) so I won't buy. Simple as.

Well maybe if it was 5 pounds I would.

DetroitSportsFan · 03-08-2010, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by che84

Don`t buy any movie, Steelbook or amaray if I dont like it.

Same here.

Travis Bickle · 03-08-2010, 03:10 PM

No, I don't. Usually just the movies I like.

Would be interesting to see how many members actually do, compared to those who don't.

So, you should have included a poll in this thread.

mikeyt912 · 03-08-2010, 04:03 PM

I own a TON of Steelbooks that i either have never even heard of the movie or i don't like the movie whatsoever. (Example: Twilight

) Guess that's the price i pay for tryin to get em all.

stlcards · 03-08-2010, 04:16 PM

I don't buy steelbooks (with movie) for movies I'm not interested in. I will buy an empty steelbook case though such as Lord Of The Rings & Snow White.

JudasPainkill3r · 03-08-2010, 04:18 PM

I guess i will be guilty of this crime when New Moon comes out at Future Shop. You could pull my teeth and nails and i will still refuse to watch this pathetic garbage..its just the SteelBook i am after and not the movie

03-08-2010, 11:58 AM	#1
Billz Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:In a rubbish part of England 4K collection:84 Blu-ray collection:448 DVD collection:78 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:38	Do you buy SteelBooks™ for movies you have no desire seeing? If you hated a movie after seeing it in a theatre, would you still buy it on Blu-Ray if a steelbook were avaliable? With me, normally, no. As with the case of 2012. Awful movie, but the steelbook looks nice. I guess I am just trying to get some validation from the 'real' collectors since the only BD steelbooks I have so far are: District 9 Halo Legends

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03-08-2010, 12:06 PM	#2
MaCruz Community Gaming Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:104 Blu-ray collection:958 DVD collection:18 MA collection:394 Digital collection:570 iTunes collection:527 Prime collection:192 Blu-ray reviews: 23 Trading Score:139	No. My favorite movies are in SB's (If available). I took a chance on buying The Hurtlocker as a blind buy. I bought the SB, watched the movie and it turned out to be a great one.

03-08-2010, 12:09 PM	#3
T-1000 Senior Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Oct 2009 Location:(West) Germany Blu-ray SteelBooks™.........:506 SteelCase™........:22/22 Home Theater Gallery:28 Blu-ray collection:702 Trading Score:42	I think all depends on the OCD level you go for.... For me, I can surely say I love Steelbooks and in most cases I am also interested in the movie. However, have to be honest also to own movies which are crap. But if you love Steelbooks, you may also end up in having 6 or more versions of one and the same movie. ( I have 6 Gladiator versions and 4 TDK, 4x Inglourious Basterds) So all a matter of crazyness and obviously a bit of financial background

03-08-2010, 12:10 PM	#4
che84 Expert Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Norway, Blu-Ray SteelBooks™: 144 Home Theater Gallery:71 Blu-ray collection:478 DVD collection:6 Trading Score:20	Don`t buy any movie, Steelbook or amaray if I dont like it.

03-08-2010, 12:11 PM	#5
richfell Expert Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:England Blu-ray collection:77 Trading Score:47	All about the film for me. This is why I refuse to own 10,000 BC.

03-08-2010, 12:17 PM	#6
marty666 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Stoke-on-Trent U.K. Blu-ray SteelBooks™ 215 Home Theater Gallery:59 Blu-ray collection:825 Trading Score:4	If it is a nice lookin steelie i would buy it.

03-08-2010, 12:23 PM	#7
roach_rch Expert Member Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Gdynia, Poland \|\| Blu-ray SteelBooks™: all for sale:( Blu-ray collection:99 Trading Score:22	I intend to get them all, so I buy them... that's why I own f.e. 10.000 BC, DOA and Dragon Wars....

03-08-2010, 12:24 PM	#8
MaCruz Community Gaming Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:104 Blu-ray collection:958 DVD collection:18 MA collection:394 Digital collection:570 iTunes collection:527 Prime collection:192 Blu-ray reviews: 23 Trading Score:139	^ Now that's dedication right there.

03-08-2010, 12:44 PM	#9
roar Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:20 Trading Score:105	I would of answered no to this question a week ago. But after not having bought a steelbook in a couple of months (Buying Zombieland didn't count because I don't pay for it until May ) I broke down and bought 2012 on the weekend. I had no intentions of watching this movie until it finally showed up from my zip list (Canadian version of netflix), but after looking at the pictures of it here, I pulled the trigger! Damn you Steelbook!

03-08-2010, 01:08 PM	#10
seeweda Special Member Member since:Jun 2009 Blu-ray collection:302 Trading Score:6	I only buy steels of movies I like or think I will like Hurt Locker and 2012 are blind buys. There will be no DOA or Confessions of Das Party Girl in my future.

03-08-2010, 01:09 PM	#11
crashkelly Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Great White North Home Theater Gallery:31 Blu-ray collection:449 Trading Score:134	Not anymore

03-08-2010, 01:36 PM	#14
joeags Active Member Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray collection:57 Trading Score:12	I don't go to the movie theater at all, so all of my viewings are blind. I've gotten to the point of buying each and every Future shop steelbook release, and before I open it, watch it from the library. Sometimes it takes quite a few months, but I don't open it until then. Worst case scenario, you can break even on selling it. So some movies I own that I have no intention of opening - Watchmen and Indy 4. They were ok to me, but here's where it gets bad - they're worth more sealed than open. On the other hand, all of my Disney titles have been opened from day 1. I wasn't going to get away with picking up 13 movies that my son would enjoy over 12 weeks and not opening them from my wife!!! I'm still wondering why I bought "This is It" though...

03-08-2010, 01:39 PM	#15
domtheone Senior Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Notts, UK 4K collection:170 Blu-ray collection:170	Has to be a good movie for me. As a relative newbie to Steelbooks, i'm still coming to terms with the price of some of them 2012 Steely looks nice but the film is pants (imo) so I won't buy. Simple as. Well maybe if it was 5 pounds I would.

03-08-2010, 03:10 PM	#17
Travis Bickle Senior Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Vancouver / Canada Blu-ray SteelBooks™:142 IronPacks™: 7 Blu-ray collection:916 Blu-ray reviews:2	No, I don't. Usually just the movies I like. Would be interesting to see how many members actually do, compared to those who don't. So, you should have included a poll in this thread.

03-08-2010, 04:03 PM	#18
mikeyt912 Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Steelers Country Home Theater Gallery:95 4K collection:379 Blu-ray collection:1187 DVD collection:102 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:64	I own a TON of Steelbooks that i either have never even heard of the movie or i don't like the movie whatsoever. (Example: Twilight ) Guess that's the price i pay for tryin to get em all.

03-08-2010, 04:16 PM	#19
stlcards Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Land Of Lincoln, USA 4K collection:240 Blu-ray collection:1168 MA collection:971 Digital collection:1582 iTunes collection:924 Prime collection:972 Trading Score:153	I don't buy steelbooks (with movie) for movies I'm not interested in. I will buy an empty steelbook case though such as Lord Of The Rings & Snow White.

03-08-2010, 04:18 PM	#20
JudasPainkill3r Senior Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Edmonton, Canada Blu-ray SteelBooks™: 92 Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:222 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:22	I guess i will be guilty of this crime when New Moon comes out at Future Shop. You could pull my teeth and nails and i will still refuse to watch this pathetic garbage..its just the SteelBook i am after and not the movie

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