Paper backs on steelbooks - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

MaCruz · 02-02-2010, 07:03 PM

I keep them in the back...and reseal them.

Ashamed Pegasus · 02-02-2010, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by master_8ball

For those who say they use these poly sleeves, I would like to ask why? Does it do anything other than just keep it dust free?

I have a couple steels that have horizontal scratches on them from pulling them in and out of my shelf... You definitely do NOT want them in front of a BD case where the top logo is embossed because it will scratch them...

MaCruz · 02-02-2010, 08:46 PM

Any of you use the plastic covers from shop4tech.com?

Ashamed Pegasus · 02-02-2010, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MaCruz

Any of you use the plastic covers from shop4tech.com?

I think just about everyone bought their plastic covers from them...

MaCruz · 02-02-2010, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Ashamed Pegasus

I think just about everyone bought their plastic covers from them...

They still scratch on your shelf, or you don't use them?

bigjee · 02-02-2010, 09:07 PM

i bought from this eBayer :

http://cgi.ebay.ca/100-Clear-OPP-Pla...item23023c7491

Cheapest price if you live in Canada.

Tom Hiddleston · 02-02-2010, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Nightfury82

Question for those of you who open your steelbooks. Do you guys leave the paper back or do you take it off? Does this affect the the value of a used steelbook?

I took off the paperback on some of my earlier steels but have left them on some of my more recent purchases. But I hate leaving them on!

I hate that crap I throw them away. I hardly think that the paper backing will affect the value of a steelbook, and if it does, something's wrong. A booklet, on the other hand, is different.

Ashamed Pegasus · 02-02-2010, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MaCruz

They still scratch on your shelf, or you don't use them?

The scratches I have from pulling cases off the shelf were before I used those bags... No problems at all with the Shop bags...

lewwyt · 02-02-2010, 09:19 PM

I do keep them, just in case!

mikeyt912 · 02-02-2010, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Nightfury82

Question for those of you who open your steelbooks. Do you guys leave the paper back or do you take it off? Does this affect the the value of a used steelbook?

I took off the paperback on some of my earlier steels but have left them on some of my more recent purchases. But I hate leaving them on!

Most of the Hardcore collectors on here don't have the problem of " should i leave the paper back on or take it off? " because they don't open any of their steelbooks. Leave em sealed and brand new.

GreatGreg · 02-03-2010, 03:20 AM

I used to store the paper inserts separately, but since I have more SteelBooks than amarays now, I use the inserts as a layer of protection between SteelBooks to prevent the scratching.

I don't really like the plastic bag solution.

bigjee · 02-03-2010, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by GreatGreg

I used to store the paper inserts separately, but since I have more SteelBooks than amarays now, I use the inserts as a layer of protection between SteelBooks to prevent the scratching.

I don't really like the plastic bag solution.

Poly sleeves are a pain to get on especially if the steelbook has a paper back insert and is sealed.

I've ripped so many of them and gave up on covering some of my steels since its impossible sometimes.

Silverwing · 02-03-2010, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by lewwyt

I do keep them, just in case!

Ya that's what I do as well.

Kinslayer · 02-03-2010, 04:10 AM

I throw them out, its just a piece of paper with the Movie info on it, no biggie :P. If I were to sell my collection I doubt anyone would not buy a Steel just cus of the paper unless you are OCD of course eheh

mr. b · 02-03-2010, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by MaCruz

Any of you use the plastic covers from shop4tech.com?

I have been using these for awhile now for both dvd and blu-ray steelbooks. There are thicker, more expensive bags out there, but these work great for what I want to do. Before I used them, I noticed scratches would occur from the SteelBooks rubbing on each other (I open mine, so they were "naked" on the shelf). The polybags prevent the rubbing and scratches from happening. I have some extrra bags as well, and if I'm working a trade with someone overseas, I'll ask them if they want a pack of them.

The bags from shop4tech don't fit a blu-ray SteelBook perfectly since they are made for dvd, but I cut the top just above the sticky strip, and the bag will then seal right on top of a blu-ray Steelbook.

bigjee · 02-03-2010, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by mr. b

I have been using these for awhile now for both dvd and blu-ray steelbooks. There are thicker, more expensive bags out there, but these work great for what I want to do. Before I used them, I noticed scratches would occur from the SteelBooks rubbing on each other (I open mine, so they were "naked" on the shelf). The polybags prevent the rubbing and scratches from happening. I have some extrra bags as well, and if I'm working a trade with someone overseas, I'll ask them if they want a pack of them.

The bags from shop4tech don't fit a blu-ray SteelBook perfectly since they are made for dvd, but I cut the top just above the sticky strip, and the bag will then seal right on top of a blu-ray Steelbook.

Could you give me a link to them.
So far I've just been able to get one type.
Didn't know there were thicker ones out there.

Blufury · 02-04-2010, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by hhhrrrinnn

You should eventually keep them stored somewhere just in case.
If you were you I would never get rid of the extra booklets and goodies like that (cf. The Sweeney Todd play.com exclusive)

That's exactly what I did with my earlier ones like the Dark Knight and Indiana Jones. I took off the paper back, folded it, and put it in the steelbook.

I open my steels and watch them...but I do like the idea of keeping them in a plastic bag. I have access to a shrinkwrapping machine so I may just separate the discs from my steels and reshrink the steels to keep them pristine.

digitalbabe · 02-04-2010, 04:51 PM

I keep mine-but not for resale reasons-only to keep them complete, as purchased them. I do open my Steels and am currently considering ways to protect them (thanks everyone, for posting info on bags, etc).

American Baron · 02-04-2010, 05:34 PM

Like Mr. B, I trim mine so that I can put them inside the Steelbooks along with the Booklet or Inlay. I think it looks pretty catchy when you open em up

sierra03 · 02-04-2010, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by American Baron

Like Mr. B, I trim mine so that I can put them inside the Steelbooks along with the Booklet or Inlay. I think it looks pretty catchy when you open em up

I did that for the first few steels I bought but now I decided not to trim them anymore, not sure if the paper effects the value that much?

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02-02-2010, 07:03 PM	#21
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	I keep them in the back...and reseal them.

02-02-2010, 08:46 PM	#23
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	Any of you use the plastic covers from shop4tech.com?

02-02-2010, 09:07 PM	#26
bigjee Expert Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Canada Trading Score:60	i bought from this eBayer : http://cgi.ebay.ca/100-Clear-OPP-Pla...item23023c7491 Cheapest price if you live in Canada.

02-02-2010, 09:19 PM	#29
lewwyt Senior Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Northampton, UK Former Steelbook Fanatic Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:117 Trading Score:4	I do keep them, just in case!

02-03-2010, 03:20 AM	#31
GreatGreg Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Canada Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:21	I used to store the paper inserts separately, but since I have more SteelBooks than amarays now, I use the inserts as a layer of protection between SteelBooks to prevent the scratching. I don't really like the plastic bag solution.

02-03-2010, 04:10 AM	#34
Kinslayer Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Ottawa, Canada Blu-Ray Steelbooks™: 500+ Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:574 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:81	I throw them out, its just a piece of paper with the Movie info on it, no biggie :P. If I were to sell my collection I doubt anyone would not buy a Steel just cus of the paper unless you are OCD of course eheh

02-04-2010, 04:51 PM	#38
digitalbabe Senior Member Member since:May 2008 Location:USA BD Steels:74+ Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:424	I keep mine-but not for resale reasons-only to keep them complete, as purchased them. I do open my Steels and am currently considering ways to protect them (thanks everyone, for posting info on bags, etc).

02-04-2010, 05:34 PM	#39
American Baron Expert Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Germany Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:8 Trading Score:55	Like Mr. B, I trim mine so that I can put them inside the Steelbooks along with the Booklet or Inlay. I think it looks pretty catchy when you open em up

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