Do embossed steelbooks weaken the cover?

[jeanpaulg]

Does anyone think that embossing the covers of the steelbooks weaken the integrity of the cover?
In my experience most of the dented steelbooks I receive in the mail are those that have been embossed (Public Enemies [German], Righteous Kill, and Inglourious Basterds [French]).
The German Public Enemies cover feels strangely thinner and cheaper than any other steelbook cover.

So the million dollar question is: "Are embossed steelbook cases worth it"?

[tiger_qc]

Embossed SB does not weaken the SB, you just got unlucky and it's a pure coincidence.

[DIRTY MONEY]

I don't think so, none of my embossed SB are weak at all.

[xradman]

Originally Posted by jeanpaulg

Does anyone think that embossing the covers of the steelbooks weaken the integrity of the cover?
In my experience most of the dented steelbooks I receive in the mail are those that have been embossed (Public Enemies [German], Righteous Kill, and Inglourious Basterds [French]).
The German Public Enemies cover feels strangely thinner and cheaper than any other steelbook cover.

So the million dollar question is: "Are embossed steelbook cases worth it"?

Embossing if anything, strengthens the cover by "corrugating" the flat metal sheet. You were just unlucky.

[jw]

lol, actually in theory it would reasonable being the integrity of the metal has changed by stretching it in some form. I dont believe though, it causes dents. Two orders from Amazon.fr of IB and no dents and my order from Germnay had dents on edges from the stupid Amazon packers(it could have been avoided)

[jeanpaulg]

But my Public Enemies from Germany feels a lot thinner when I squeeze it. Others feel a lot more solid.

[tiger_qc]

Originally Posted by jwbbud

lol, actually in theory it would reasonable being the integrity of the metal has changed by stretching it in some form. I dont believe though, it causes dents. Two orders from Amazon.fr of IB and no dents and my order from Germnay had dents on edges from the stupid Amazon packers(it could have been avoided)

I was unlucky with amazon.fr and never got a flawless steelbook shipement. (beside some replacements)
But somehow I only had to return 3-4 SB to amazon.de. (out of 15-25 orders)

[DIRTY MONEY]

Originally Posted by jwbbud

of IB from Germnay had dents on edges from the stupid Amazon packers(it could have been avoided)

[jw]

Originally Posted by DIRTY MONEY

Im mailing those back

Anyways heres a comparison shot, Amazon.fr vs Amazon.de
The French title is a dull red while the German one is a deeper more dark red

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oh the metalwork is awe inspiring

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[GreatGreg]

There may be a point in this whereby an embossed SteelBook may need to be made of thinner steel to better accommodate the embossing process.

A good question for Scanavo.

[xage]

Originally Posted by jeanpaulg

Does anyone think that embossing the covers of the steelbooks weaken the integrity of the cover?
In my experience most of the dented steelbooks I receive in the mail are those that have been embossed (Public Enemies [German], Righteous Kill, and Inglourious Basterds [French]).
The German Public Enemies cover feels strangely thinner and cheaper than any other steelbook cover.

So the million dollar question is: "Are embossed steelbook cases worth it"?

The million dollar answer is - it depends on the EYE OF THE BEHOLDER

[tribalnoise]

I'm not talking about dents since we've had that debate before. I'm curious if the embossed parts of a steelbook are more prone to have the paint rubbed off by friction between other Steelbooks on a shelf. Because the embossed part is not flush with the rest of the Steelbook front. Does debossing the area around it prevent this? Sorry if I made this a complex question.

[Keeblur]

My opinion is that if you are worried about the condition of your Steelbooks, you should probably purchase protective sleeves to fit around the case. And maybe you shouldn't pack your steelbooks so tightly on your shelves.

[tribalnoise]

well i'm smart enough to not cram my steelbooks together. but i am somewhat skeptical that sleeves will prevent paint rubbing off. there's still friction, right?

[roar]

Well, I've got mine 'cramed' together and I don't think any less of myself

If you are truely worried about it, I would keep space between them, sleeve or no sleeve, the best you can do is to display them individually on stands like others have I think.

From my prespective I don't think embossed ones will wear any worse, if anything they have less surface area to be worn down, so perhaps they wear less? I think you're over thinking this... or at least I think I am

[mr. b]

Originally Posted by tribalnoise

well i'm smart enough to not cram my steelbooks together. but i am somewhat skeptical that sleeves will prevent paint rubbing off. there's still friction, right?

It's a serious question. I think some peeps here are just having some fun with you. I have mine in polybags, and I'll check some of the embossed titles to see if there has been any paint rubbed off even with a polybag. I don't think there is though, but I don't mess with them that much.

There are some more expensive polybags from bagsunlimited that would probably make you feel better. The ones from shop4tech are the ones I use 'cos they are cheaper and the plastic is clear. The ones that are cut for blu's from bagsunlimited are thicker and not as clear, but if you are worried about friction, they should do the trick. There are a couple different types of polybags from bagsunlimited, and I do remember some of them didn't work at all on SteelBooks (kept ripping in half). Check out the thread on SteelBook Sleeves here to read up on which ones work and which ones to avoid.

[bigjee]

These ones from bags unlimited fit just fine:

http://www.bagsunlimited.com/cart/de...uct_id=sdvdhdr

[jw]

Yes, The Debossed ones are the worst!!, I spent alot of money purchasing the wanted German edition only to have is literally explode in my hands...I mean boom, poof it was gone....I only stick with plain, flat ones now

[tiger_qc]

Originally Posted by jwbbud

Yes, The Debossed ones are the worst!!, I spent alot of money purchasing the wanted German edition only to have is literally explode in my hands...I mean boom, poof it was gone....I only stick with plain, flat ones now

I thought this was only happening with mine!
It's good to know I'm not alone!

Debossed steelbooks get easily dented, they weaken the cover and get the disc scratched, don't buy any of them.

[tribalnoise]

you guys...it was a serious question. i'm not paranoid about it i was merely curious. i take good care of my steel