Protecting Steelbooks - Blu-ray Forum

Rhinz · 10-29-2013, 10:03 PM

Gday all,

Ive got a few steelbooks in my collection, and I'm a bit paranoid about them being scratched or damaged...

Do people do anything in particular to protect them, or know of any locally available products that can be used to protect them? Like a clear slip or something?

Cheers

Dynamik · 10-30-2013, 05:10 AM

I'm not aware of anywhere in AUS that sells them. Your best bet would be eBay I would think. Do a search for 'steelbook sleeve' and there's quite a few sellers. I've used the resealable ones without any issues. Although they are not as snug as a factory seal, they do the job.

There's also the clear protective 'slipcovers' which look quite good but more pricey

MacEachaidh · 10-30-2013, 06:28 AM

Rhinz, the only thing I've come across is this, from a local company called PCX. I've used PCX products before, and found them good quality and reliable, but I have no experience of this specific product. And it doesn't seem to come in a size specific to steelbooks, so I don't know how well it would fit.

Not a lot of help, I'm afraid, but PCX might be able to point you in a useful direction.

Rhinz · 10-30-2013, 08:23 AM

Thanks guys, I had a look on eBay as per your recommendations and found some nice looking clear slips!

LordCrumb · 10-30-2013, 08:27 AM

Best way to protect them is not to buy them

David McMinn · 10-30-2013, 06:45 PM

I usually have some blank blu-ray cases and DVD cases laying around. So I just use them to protect steelbook,

Lazlo · 10-30-2013, 10:08 PM

I'm currently using bags like the ones MacEachaidh linked to and they do the job.

There's also this as an alternative to the ones on ebay. About $33 for 25 delivered.

Supernaut · 10-30-2013, 10:25 PM

I use these sleeves here.

belgavin · 10-31-2013, 07:40 AM

I just use comic book mylar bags and magic tape. Far from a snug fit but I don't care

stevo4264 · 10-31-2013, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supernaut

I use these sleeves here.

Ah. they look good, I have been using resealable plastic bags, just slightly bigger than a steelbook, but these things look perfect.

Rhinz · 10-31-2013, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supernaut

I use these sleeves here.

Got some on order!

10-29-2013, 10:03 PM	#1
Rhinz Member Member since:Oct 2013	Protecting Steelbooks Gday all, Ive got a few steelbooks in my collection, and I'm a bit paranoid about them being scratched or damaged... Do people do anything in particular to protect them, or know of any locally available products that can be used to protect them? Like a clear slip or something? Cheers

10-30-2013, 06:45 PM	#6
David McMinn Active Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Nashville, TN 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:485 DVD collection:474 Blu-ray reviews: 3	Steelbooks I usually have some blank blu-ray cases and DVD cases laying around. So I just use them to protect steelbook,

10-30-2013, 05:10 AM	#2
Dynamik Junior Member Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Australia Trading Score:2	I'm not aware of anywhere in AUS that sells them. Your best bet would be eBay I would think. Do a search for 'steelbook sleeve' and there's quite a few sellers. I've used the resealable ones without any issues. Although they are not as snug as a factory seal, they do the job. There's also the clear protective 'slipcovers' which look quite good but more pricey

10-30-2013, 06:28 AM	#3
MacEachaidh Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Edge of the Accretion Disc Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:4	Rhinz, the only thing I've come across is this, from a local company called PCX. I've used PCX products before, and found them good quality and reliable, but I have no experience of this specific product. And it doesn't seem to come in a size specific to steelbooks, so I don't know how well it would fit. Not a lot of help, I'm afraid, but PCX might be able to point you in a useful direction.

10-30-2013, 08:23 AM	#4
Rhinz Member Member since:Oct 2013	Thanks guys, I had a look on eBay as per your recommendations and found some nice looking clear slips!

10-30-2013, 10:08 PM	#7
Lazlo Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Victoria, Australia 4K collection:309 Blu-ray collection:2162 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:112	I'm currently using bags like the ones MacEachaidh linked to and they do the job. There's also this as an alternative to the ones on ebay. About $33 for 25 delivered.

10-30-2013, 10:25 PM	#8
Supernaut Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:3270 Trading Score:42	I use these sleeves here.

10-31-2013, 07:40 AM	#9
belgavin Active Member Member since:Apr 2011 Location:Australia Trading Score:1	I just use comic book mylar bags and magic tape. Far from a snug fit but I don't care

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