Steelbook Protective Sleeves Master Thread

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by C.C. 95

There haven't been any Steelbook Central sleeves made for Digibooks- mainly because of the widely varying sizes...BUT, SC is very aware that people have asked, and may at some point make one.
They are always asking about what we need, and they have responded recently.
They are preparing a new hardshell for the HDzeta Boxset size (Interstellar, Mad Max: Fury Road, The Terminator 1-5 box sets, etc.)
And there may even be a new one that will fit the large Tins like Band of Brothers and The Back to The Future tins.
Don't be afraid to drop them a note. They listen.

That is all kinds of awesome news!
Now when you say hardshell for the HDZ boxed sets, is that going to be unmovable plastic, or the same material?
A plastic case would be pretty expensive but my goodness would it look great. I'm not sure of the flexible plastic would work well due to the heavy weight of these sets?
Either way thanks for the heads up, and kudos to SBC on the great work.
Just wish they would open up a shop in the US!

[BizCat]

Originally Posted by rickah88

That is all kinds of awesome news!
Now when you say hardshell for the HDZ boxed sets, is that going to be unmovable plastic, or the same material?
A plastic case would be pretty expensive but my goodness would it look great. I'm not sure of the flexible plastic would work well due to the heavy weight of these sets?
Either way thanks for the heads up, and kudos to SBC on the great work.
Just wish they would open up a shop in the US!

I haven't purchased anything from them - ever, but man I have a list growing non-stop.

[thewerepuppygrr]

Originally Posted by rickah88

^^Fantastic graphic!

What's the consensus, do folks prefer fully sealed or side loaders?
Originally I preferred fully sealed, but have since moved to the side loader camp. In most cases() I can just pull the SB out and the protective sleeve will stay wedged on the shelf. Either way they are great and can't recommend them enough if you're serious about SB collecting.
Going to do another bulk order soon!

Side loader, but the side I keep to the open side is the side of the steel you open (not the spine). I like to watch my movies, not spend an age fiddling with the plastic to retrieve them.

[Atari2600]

Has anyone ordered from blu-steels.com lately? When I try to place an order it doesn't give an option for payment, it just says forbidden

[PS3_Kiwi]

I just tried to buy 25 shells from Blu-Steels and had the same "forbidden" message. I tried again and it looks like he is only accepting bank transfers now, so I am looking for a new supplier.

[PoLskA]

Originally Posted by PS3_Kiwi

I just tried to buy 25 shells from Blu-Steels and had the same "forbidden" message. I tried again and it looks like he is only accepting bank transfers now, so I am looking for a new supplier.

http://www.steelbookcentral.com

looks like when i use up my steel shells, i will buy from SBC... i already buy SCF2 and 4s from SBC, might as well buy all from them...

[PS3_Kiwi]

I decided to give SBC a go after I couldn't put my payment through to blu-steels. Didn't want to order too many until I tried them, so I ordered 10 SC2 shells, which are open on one side. They arrived today, and I am very pleased with them. I made one up to try it out, and it fits like a glove on the SteelBook.

So its bye bye blu-steels, hello SBC.

[C.C. 95]

Originally Posted by PS3_Kiwi

I decided to give SBC a go after I couldn't put my payment through to blu-steels. Didn't want to order too many until I tried them, so I ordered 10 SC2 shells, which are open on one side. They arrived today, and I am very pleased with them. I made one up to try it out, and it fits like a glove on the SteelBook.

So its bye bye blu-steels, hello SBC.

SBC has always been the creme de la creme.
Enjoy the great variety! They have some new sizes coming in the new year.
One of the new sizes will fit the HDzeta Box sets!!

[toxsic]

how much is shipping typically from SBC to the US? i know it will vary by weight, but just say 10 pack of SC2 for example?

[120inna55]

Originally Posted by C.C. 95

SBC has always been the creme de la creme.
Enjoy the great variety! They have some new sizes coming in the new year.
One of the new sizes will fit the HDzeta Box sets!!

I just wish they'd come up with one that fits these DigiBooks (BvS, SS, etc.)

Originally Posted by toxsic

how much is shipping typically from SBC to the US? i know it will vary by weight, but just say 10 pack of SC2 for example?

Here's a screenshot from my last order:

This may also be useful:

I don't remember the specifics, but in the past, I did a price comparison between their eBay shop vs. their direct online store and I determined going direct was the cheapest option at the time.

[C.C. 95]

Originally Posted by toxsic

how much is shipping typically from SBC to the US? i know it will vary by weight, but just say 10 pack of SC2 for example?

the shipping is not cheap.
I always make big orders that will last me a long while.
I think the bigger order maximizes the value of one shipment.

[sneakersislife]

anyone have a coupon code for retro protection

[Andrew354]

Hello - I'm looking for a bit of advice from fellow collectors.

I have quite a few steelbooks in my collection now and I'm looking for something to protect them particularly as I sometimes lend my Blu-Ray's to close family members.

I saw these on Amazon...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Blu-ray-Steelbook-Protective-Slipcovers-Pack/dp/B017GDKKX0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483597005&sr=8-1&keywords=steelbook+sleeve
... which look like they might do the job of preventing scuffs / scratches if I were ever to lend any of them to my brother for example.

Does anyone have experience of using these hard plastic sleeves - do they offer adequate protection without causing damage themselves (I'm concerned that sliding the steelbooks in and out of these sleeves could actually CAUSE scuffing rather than offer protection) ?

Advice / better suggestions much appreciated.

[GreatGreg]

My suggestion is to take the discs out of the SteelBooks and loan the discs out in a protective case.

Amarays are OK, but I have leftover Blockbuster cases which I use for loaning out movies.

No one will take care of the SteelBooks the way you do and loaning them out is a recipe for disaster. No one except you really cares about the packaging anyways and especially if it doesn't belong to them they will never take care of them the way you (we) do.

I rarely loan out movies, but when I do, it is disc only.

[tono06]

Originally Posted by GreatGreg

My suggestion is to take the discs out of the SteelBooks and loan the discs out in a protective case.

Amarays are OK, but I have leftover Blockbuster cases which I use for loaning out movies.

No one will take care of the SteelBooks the way you do and loaning them out is a recipe for disaster. No one except you really cares about the packaging anyways and especially if it doesn't belong to them they will never take care of them the way you (we) do.

I rarely loan out movies, but when I do, it is disc only.

HERE HERE! when my friends see my collection they got very excited and they star to ask to borrow them and i say ! "HELL NO!" LOL. if you guys want to watch anything come to my place to watch..lol now they know that my movies dont go out of my house!

[GreatGreg]

I had friends come visit and ask to borrow movies. In the beginning it was hard to say no, but one guy started loading up his arms full of movies as if he was on a shopping spree!

As a result, I have a no-loan policy except for a select few but they are sworn to secrecy.

The truth is that no one will love the movies as much as you would. Most people are just after the 'free movie'. It is just too hard to track and remember.

I keep a low profile on my movie collecting as a result.

[Andrew354]

Originally Posted by GreatGreg

I had friends come visit and ask to borrow movies. In the beginning it was hard to say no, but one guy started loading up his arms full of movies as if he was on a shopping spree!

As a result, I have a no-loan policy except for a select few but they are sworn to secrecy.

The truth is that no one will love the movies as much as you would. Most people are just after the 'free movie'. It is just too hard to track and remember.

I keep a low profile on my movie collecting as a result.

Thanks for the advice.

I'm pretty much the same - I generally have a no-loan policy due to a couple of bad experiences in the past. As you say people just don't seem to care the way I / we do.
Either because it is not their own property or because they are not collectors and a BD is "just" a movie to them (i.e. an everyday object to be treated casually that does not require any special care).

The only two exceptions to my no-loan policy are my brother and mother because they live in the same house as me (I never let my BDs go to someone outside the house - too much hassle / worry) and I've made them aware of the importance of handling them correctly and storing them properly when not in use (they also know the consequences of failing to look after them )

I think with the steelbooks I will go with your advice and just loan out the discs in a regular Amaray case and keep the steel safe in my room.
They'll understand (they know how OCD I am about my BD collection) and if there were were ever any accidents at least the discs can be easily replaced and I won't lose any precious steelbooks.

[Lygo]

Hi, what protective sleeve do I need for sealed steelbook with J card ?
So many choices on steelbook central site

[120inna55]

Originally Posted by Lygo

Hi, what protective sleeve do I need for sealed steelbook with J card ?
So many choices on steelbook central site

A while back, I made this to remind me when I place orders:

[Lygo]

Originally Posted by 120inna55

A while back, I made this to remind me when I place orders:

Thank you !