Can a blu be resurfaced? - Blu-ray Forum

McGarnigal · 11-02-2009, 09:50 PM

I bought a "brand new" ps3 game on ebay really cheap. It came today and it wasnt actually brand new, you could tell it was shrink-wrapped, and no security seals. The disc itself is flawless.. but I don't see any indication of the glossy protective coating either.. I wonder if its been resurfaced like a sd disc and how else i can tell.

McGarnigal · 11-02-2009, 10:22 PM

for those unclear i mean have a disc doctor type accessory used on a scratched blu

4K2K · 11-02-2009, 10:50 PM

Probably not.

Clark Kent · 11-02-2009, 10:52 PM

No, a BD should not be resurfaced. The protective coating is there because the data is more densely packed than a dvd or cd. If a BD was attempted to be resurfaced, it likely would not play or skip like crazy.

95pgtproject · 11-02-2009, 10:54 PM

Did you compare it to another ps3 game?

Propellarhead9 · 11-02-2009, 10:56 PM

I had a used store try to buff one i was buying once before and I wanted to smack the guy.

financially stable · 11-04-2009, 12:37 AM

gamestop?

Propellarhead9 · 11-04-2009, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by financially deprived

gamestop?

A place called Buy Backs. They sell used Blu's, DVDs and Games on Amazon and have B&Ms

Septimus Prime · 11-04-2009, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clark Kent

No, a BD should not be resurfaced. The protective coating is there because the data is more densely packed than a dvd or cd. If a BD was attempted to be resurfaced, it likely would not play or skip like crazy.

I thought it was because the data layer was closer to the surface.

Marquoz · 11-04-2009, 01:28 AM

Stupid question, but has the OP tried the game to make sure it works?

McGarnigal · 11-06-2009, 06:28 PM

Yea it works fine- its probally a game i'll beat quickly and trade-in. I was juts a little curious if i should warn people with my feedback because the game was obviously shrink wrapped. Except for no glossy appearance it seems perfect.. and plays fine...

benricci · 11-06-2009, 06:44 PM

So....there's no *actual* problem with the disc you bought, then?

Rblu-Dblu · 11-06-2009, 06:47 PM

The guy shouldnt be selling the game as brand new if it's been opened.

markg731 · 11-08-2009, 05:15 PM

Was this from a merchant called pieceofmindmedia, or pieceofmindbooks? I've bought from them three times now. One of the three games was actually new and factory sealed. The other two items they say were NEW, but were actually resurfaced, re-shrinkwrapped and listed as new. The first item, they gave me a refund and even sent a pre-paid mailing label to return the disc. The second one I wound up keeping but I'll never order from them again.

McGarnigal · 11-10-2009, 02:53 AM

no its like jcirish85, hes a top rated seller too..

11-02-2009, 09:50 PM	#1
McGarnigal Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:148 Blu-ray collection:328 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:10	Can a blu be resurfaced? I bought a "brand new" ps3 game on ebay really cheap. It came today and it wasnt actually brand new, you could tell it was shrink-wrapped, and no security seals. The disc itself is flawless.. but I don't see any indication of the glossy protective coating either.. I wonder if its been resurfaced like a sd disc and how else i can tell.

11-02-2009, 10:22 PM	#2
McGarnigal Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:148 Blu-ray collection:328 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:10	for those unclear i mean have a disc doctor type accessory used on a scratched blu

11-02-2009, 10:50 PM	#3
4K2K Special Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Region B	Probably not.

11-02-2009, 10:52 PM	#4
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	No, a BD should not be resurfaced. The protective coating is there because the data is more densely packed than a dvd or cd. If a BD was attempted to be resurfaced, it likely would not play or skip like crazy.

11-02-2009, 10:54 PM	#5
95pgtproject Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:210 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:21	Did you compare it to another ps3 game?

11-02-2009, 10:56 PM	#6
Propellarhead9 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Clarksville, Indiana 4K collection:498 Blu-ray collection:1721 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	I had a used store try to buff one i was buying once before and I wanted to smack the guy.

11-04-2009, 12:37 AM	#7
financially stable Senior Member Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Wherever You Are Blu-ray collection:29 Blu-ray reviews:2	gamestop?

11-04-2009, 01:28 AM	#10
Marquoz Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New Orleans Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:167 Trading Score:2	Stupid question, but has the OP tried the game to make sure it works?

11-06-2009, 06:28 PM	#11
McGarnigal Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:148 Blu-ray collection:328 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:10	Yea it works fine- its probally a game i'll beat quickly and trade-in. I was juts a little curious if i should warn people with my feedback because the game was obviously shrink wrapped. Except for no glossy appearance it seems perfect.. and plays fine...

11-06-2009, 06:44 PM	#12
benricci Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	So....there's no actual problem with the disc you bought, then?

11-06-2009, 06:47 PM	#13
Rblu-Dblu Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Trapped on the Death Star 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:483 Trading Score:12	The guy shouldnt be selling the game as brand new if it's been opened.

11-08-2009, 05:15 PM	#14
markg731 Junior Member Member since:Nov 2009 Digital collection:24 Trading Score:90	Was this from a merchant called pieceofmindmedia, or pieceofmindbooks? I've bought from them three times now. One of the three games was actually new and factory sealed. The other two items they say were NEW, but were actually resurfaced, re-shrinkwrapped and listed as new. The first item, they gave me a refund and even sent a pre-paid mailing label to return the disc. The second one I wound up keeping but I'll never order from them again.

11-10-2009, 02:53 AM	#15
McGarnigal Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:148 Blu-ray collection:328 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:10	no its like jcirish85, hes a top rated seller too..

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