Bootleg or non bootleg? - Blu-ray Forum

Blu-dock Saint · 09-06-2007, 02:16 AM

I recently recieved the departed from amazon used, the seller who sent it to me sent it in a Blu ray case but with a really crappy cover art that he printed off his computer by the looks of it.

I was wondering if blank blu ray's look the same as regular. The ink on the disc looks legit like it was done by the manufacturer, but was just checking because I'm not going to let this fly if its bootlegged.

Thanks for your time.

MrBogey · 09-06-2007, 02:20 AM

It should show up as a BD-R when you pop it in.

Blu-dock Saint · 09-06-2007, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBogey

It should show up as a BD-R when you pop it in.

Thanks for clarifying, its an actual BD then, thank god. I can't stand having anything bootlegged, feels cheap...

WickyWoo · 09-06-2007, 02:27 AM

Sounds like another person stealing discs.

No one has successfully bootlegged blu-ray yet, and doing so will be exceedingly difficult since they now have "fingerprints" of every pressing line.

Maxell · 09-06-2007, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBogey

It should show up as a BD-R when you pop it in.

dont you mean a real disc should show up as BDMV? (thats what it says on my PS3)

gvortex7 · 09-06-2007, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Maxell

dont you mean a real disc should show up as BDMV? (thats what it says on my PS3)

I think that's what he meant.

gvortex7 · 09-06-2007, 03:50 AM

By the way, all you have to do is look on Ebay, and you'll see tons of Blu-rays for sale with no case or artwork. I guess its becoming somewhat of an epidemic.

Lord_Stewie · 09-06-2007, 04:01 AM

like wicky said you have nothing to worry about successful bootleg of a bd haven't been done yet and its harder to pull off. i think the guy you bought the disc from ruined the cover and thought it would be nice to print one out for you.

MrBogey · 09-06-2007, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Maxell

dont you mean a real disc should show up as BDMV? (thats what it says on my PS3)

I meant if you check the ID when you play it, if it's a BD-R it should show up on the info tab.

sunstar715 · 09-06-2007, 12:04 PM

what seller was it, lol i just sold a copy on amazon with a printed cover, i had spilled a drink on the cover and just printed that out, maybe i sold it to you, lol

Blue · 09-06-2007, 12:45 PM

I don't think you will see bootleg Blu-rays for a while assuming you could easily copy them, as the blanks are still quite expensive - so add the box etc and it would hardly be worth their time and effort. I hope that the price of blanks falls quickly though, piracy is not acceptable (except for the Disney sort).

WickyWoo · 09-06-2007, 03:23 PM

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By the way, all you have to do is look on Ebay, and you'll see tons of Blu-rays for sale with no case or artwork. I guess its becoming somewhat of an epidemic.

Because they're all stolen. BRs are high-SRP items that fence well. They pop the disc out of the case for portability and concealment.

sunstar715 · 09-06-2007, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by WickyWoo

Because they're all stolen. BRs are high-SRP items that fence well. They pop the disc out of the case for portability and concealment.

that has to be a good thief, lol, they would have to pop open the case, take off the stickers, lol too much work, all while trying to be quiet, any way when i sell movies, i usally sell without the case, because shipping is cheaper, but i put the item cheaper too, and i usually just print artwork for some, because 1. the original artwork was damaged, or 2. i keep it in case i ever want to buy again, and i could buy it cheaper from some selling the disc only, lol

Blu-dock Saint · 09-06-2007, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sunstar715

what seller was it, lol i just sold a copy on amazon with a printed cover, i had spilled a drink on the cover and just printed that out, maybe i sold it to you, lol

nilstoledo

nils.toledo@gmail.com

doubt its you but it would be funny if it was

msallaq · 09-06-2007, 07:10 PM

[QUOTE=sunstar715;206054]that has to be a good thief, lol, they would have to pop open the case, take off the stickers, lol too much work, all while trying to be quiet.

my guess u have done it before.

GarettP · 09-06-2007, 07:22 PM

Never have/will have anything bootlegged!

MrBogey · 09-06-2007, 08:38 PM

[QUOTE=msallaq;206107]

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunstar715

that has to be a good thief, lol, they would have to pop open the case, take off the stickers, lol too much work, all while trying to be quiet.

my guess u have done it before.

Actually what they do is they smack the box to free the disc inside then slice open the side and then slide the disc out. Goes pretty quickly and can be done quietly. Then put the box back down and leave with the disc.

I found this out when I came across a fully opened box for Night at the Museum and the clerk told me it's usually not completely opened.

msallaq · 09-06-2007, 08:42 PM

[QUOTE=MrBogey;206289]

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Originally Posted by msallaq

Actually what they do is they smack the box to free the disc inside then slice open the side and then slide the disc out. Goes pretty quickly and can be done quietly. Then put the box back down and leave with the disc.

I found this out when I came across a fully opened box for Night at the Museum and the clerk told me it's usually not completely opened.

wow im gonna try it today

WickyWoo · 09-06-2007, 08:51 PM

The security stickers on sides and bottom are there for a reason

When I was a buyer, I figured out how to steal a DVD quickly barely doing any harm even to the shrink.

There was a guy wecalled the "VHS Vacuum", even with LP standing right next to him he was stealing stuff. Never figured out how he did it.

sunstar715 · 09-06-2007, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-dock Saint

nilstoledo

nils.toledo@gmail.com

doubt its you but it would be funny if it was

yea that is me, huh small world, lol

09-06-2007, 02:16 AM	#1
Blu-dock Saint Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Michigan Blu-ray collection:47 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:67	Bootleg or non bootleg? I recently recieved the departed from amazon used, the seller who sent it to me sent it in a Blu ray case but with a really crappy cover art that he printed off his computer by the looks of it. I was wondering if blank blu ray's look the same as regular. The ink on the disc looks legit like it was done by the manufacturer, but was just checking because I'm not going to let this fly if its bootlegged. Thanks for your time.

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09-06-2007, 02:20 AM	#2
MrBogey Expert Member Member since:Jan 2007	It should show up as a BD-R when you pop it in.

09-06-2007, 02:27 AM	#4
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	Sounds like another person stealing discs. No one has successfully bootlegged blu-ray yet, and doing so will be exceedingly difficult since they now have "fingerprints" of every pressing line.

09-06-2007, 03:50 AM	#7
gvortex7 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Fort Lauderdale, FL Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:105	By the way, all you have to do is look on Ebay, and you'll see tons of Blu-rays for sale with no case or artwork. I guess its becoming somewhat of an epidemic.

09-06-2007, 04:01 AM	#8
Lord_Stewie Blu-ray Baron Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray collection:396 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	like wicky said you have nothing to worry about successful bootleg of a bd haven't been done yet and its harder to pull off. i think the guy you bought the disc from ruined the cover and thought it would be nice to print one out for you.

09-06-2007, 12:04 PM	#10
sunstar715 Banned Member since:Jul 2007	what seller was it, lol i just sold a copy on amazon with a printed cover, i had spilled a drink on the cover and just printed that out, maybe i sold it to you, lol

09-06-2007, 12:45 PM	#11
Blue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2005 Location:Melbourne Australia Blu-ray collection:206	I don't think you will see bootleg Blu-rays for a while assuming you could easily copy them, as the blanks are still quite expensive - so add the box etc and it would hardly be worth their time and effort. I hope that the price of blanks falls quickly though, piracy is not acceptable (except for the Disney sort).

09-06-2007, 07:10 PM	#15
msallaq Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:houston tx Blu-ray reviews:1	[QUOTE=sunstar715;206054]that has to be a good thief, lol, they would have to pop open the case, take off the stickers, lol too much work, all while trying to be quiet. my guess u have done it before.

09-06-2007, 07:22 PM	#16
GarettP Senior Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Montrose, CO Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:21	Never have/will have anything bootlegged!

09-06-2007, 08:51 PM	#19
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	The security stickers on sides and bottom are there for a reason When I was a buyer, I figured out how to steal a DVD quickly barely doing any harm even to the shrink. There was a guy wecalled the "VHS Vacuum", even with LP standing right next to him he was stealing stuff. Never figured out how he did it.

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