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eazye24 · 08-28-2019, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by gdaversa19

May the force be with you in your quest for this steelbook.

muzikool · 09-19-2019, 04:44 AM

Hi everyone, I just recently began collecting steelbooks. I prefer to purchase them at my local Best Buy so that I can check for scratches, dents or loose discs, but some releases aren't available at Best Buy.

A good example is the recent Apocalypse Now 4K steelbook from Zavvi. It's available to purchase now, and Best Buy doesn't even have it listed as a pre-order. I'll order it from Zavvi if that's my only option, though I have had to return a couple of Zavvi purchases before due to damage.

Is there a way to know if a release is exclusive to a retailer? I have seen where a retailer will have exclusive artwork for a release, but multiple retailers will be selling the steelbook. I'd just like to avoid situations where I miss out on a release that sells out quickly because I was hoping it would come to Best Buy, or even a U.S. retailer.

bradnoyes · 09-26-2019, 12:27 AM

I have a steelbook question! So I was just digging around in my closet and I found two old videogame steelbooks that I don't want or need. One is for The Witcher 3 and the other is for Fallout 4. I'm mostly wondering if there are folks out there looking for random steelbooks that they can customize for movies, cause I'd be happy to sell and ship them for cheap.

ikhon · 09-26-2019, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by bradnoyes

I have a steelbook question! So I was just digging around in my closet and I found two old videogame steelbooks that I don't want or need. One is for The Witcher 3 and the other is for Fallout 4. I'm mostly wondering if there are folks out there looking for random steelbooks that they can customize for movies, cause I'd be happy to sell and ship them for cheap.

This is where you can post your item.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/forumdisplay.php?f=142

CreasyBear · 10-04-2019, 11:43 AM

Was wondering if there was any news of a premium edition from Manta, NOVA, HDZeta, or anyone else? I have all of the previous DCU movies in premium formats and figured I would have heard something by now about Shazam.

imsounoriginal · 10-04-2019, 12:00 PM

Manta will have one -- https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...ghlight=shazam

ccateni · 10-06-2019, 07:35 PM

I've been starting to notice how the steelbooks are starting to take up the $35 recently and been starting to realize that normal releases are getting cheaper than steelbooks with some as low as $7 for 4ks.
I want to ask this to help make a decision because I'm a bit torn on this...
"Should I continue to get steelbooks, or is it worth getting the normal releases instead for a better deal?"

InuYashaCrusade · 10-06-2019, 07:46 PM

Buy what you can afford.

redxrebellion · 10-06-2019, 07:54 PM

Buy what you want. Not what you think you should buy

eselv73 · 10-06-2019, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by redxrebellion

Buy what you want. Not what you think you should buy

Sure, but not if it's affecting your ability to pay bills, save for your future, etc.

Buy what you want, within your means

AeroK · 10-06-2019, 08:53 PM

I only buy them if it’s something I need to complete a set that I’ve already started like the MCU titles, if I really like the artwork, or a BB price drop. Anything else, I get the standard release.

BluBonnet · 10-06-2019, 09:09 PM

I think it goes beyond "can you afford it?" It's more about, what can I do with ~$35 or so that is the best use of that money?

There are many steelbooks I could tell technically afford easily but I won't buy them because I can do other things with that money that represent better bang for my buck

Gorgon · 10-06-2019, 09:13 PM

I think like most, I was drawn into the Steelbook collecting game for the novelty aspect and because of the beautiful artwork many had.
Lately though, the novelty has grown thin and the artwork in many cases is either the same as the amaray or in some cases, worse.

I now lean more toward purchasing only Premium Eds in Steel (i.e. BF, Manta, FAC, etc) and unless there's a truly gorgeous ed available from some of the more commercial vendors (i.e. Best Buy, FYE, Zavvi, etc) I'll often settle for a nice amaray/Scanovo, ideally one with a few extras.

Also, as many have said, buy what you like but only buy what you can afford.

Ray Jackson · 10-06-2019, 09:22 PM

The Gremlins 4K steenbok is really nice.

...but no way in hell is it worth $30.

BluBonnet · 10-06-2019, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

The Gremlins 4K steenbok is really nice.

...but no way in hell is it worth $30.

I didn't even think it was that nice, tbh.

Ray Jackson · 10-06-2019, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BluBonnet

I didn't even think it was that nice, tbh.

I like the color pattern.

SilverBlade · 10-06-2019, 10:15 PM

Buy what you think is worth it.

Some people here go crazy with 6+ steelbooks for the same movie because of the different artwork. That's a bit crazy.

Phillip c. Niethe · 10-06-2019, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverBlade

Buy what you think is worth it.

Some people here go crazy with 6+ steelbooks for the same movie because of the different artwork. That's a bit crazy.

I did that with Pan's Labyrinth and Blade Runner 2049 Steelbooks...but only 4 for Pan (2 steel, 2 reg) and 3 for BR 2049.... admittedly I would buy another set of Steels for the 4K Matrix if they actually came up with a cooler design like the Blu-ray edition that has the baby as a Matrix battery cover

hoejunter · 10-06-2019, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverBlade

Buy what you think is worth it.

Some people here go crazy with 6+ steelbooks for the same movie because of the different artwork. That's a bit crazy.

Yeah that’s something I’ve never understood but each to their own.

Canada · 10-06-2019, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ccateni

I've been starting to notice how the steelbooks are starting to take up the $35 recently and been starting to realize that normal releases are getting cheaper than steelbooks with some as low as $7 for 4ks.
I want to ask this to help make a decision because I'm a bit torn on this...
"Should I continue to get steelbooks, or is it worth getting the normal releases instead for a better deal?"

My question would be do you buy the disk for the movie, or do you buy it for the cover and the artwork?

10-04-2019, 11:43 AM	#1265
CreasyBear Blu-ray Count Member since:Apr 2019 Trading Score:115	Shazam Premium Full Slip Release? Was wondering if there was any news of a premium edition from Manta, NOVA, HDZeta, or anyone else? I have all of the previous DCU movies in premium formats and figured I would have heard something by now about Shazam.

10-06-2019, 07:35 PM	#1267
ccateni Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2015 Location:United States 4K collection:108 Blu-ray collection:193 Blu-ray reviews: 2	Is it even worth it at this point? I've been starting to notice how the steelbooks are starting to take up the $35 recently and been starting to realize that normal releases are getting cheaper than steelbooks with some as low as $7 for 4ks. I want to ask this to help make a decision because I'm a bit torn on this... "Should I continue to get steelbooks, or is it worth getting the normal releases instead for a better deal?"

09-19-2019, 04:44 AM	#1262
muzikool Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Texas Home Theater Gallery:28 4K collection:96 Blu-ray collection:229 Trading Score:6	Hi everyone, I just recently began collecting steelbooks. I prefer to purchase them at my local Best Buy so that I can check for scratches, dents or loose discs, but some releases aren't available at Best Buy. A good example is the recent Apocalypse Now 4K steelbook from Zavvi. It's available to purchase now, and Best Buy doesn't even have it listed as a pre-order. I'll order it from Zavvi if that's my only option, though I have had to return a couple of Zavvi purchases before due to damage. Is there a way to know if a release is exclusive to a retailer? I have seen where a retailer will have exclusive artwork for a release, but multiple retailers will be selling the steelbook. I'd just like to avoid situations where I miss out on a release that sells out quickly because I was hoping it would come to Best Buy, or even a U.S. retailer.

09-26-2019, 12:27 AM	#1263
bradnoyes Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2016 4K collection:775 Blu-ray collection:816 Trading Score:255	I have a steelbook question! So I was just digging around in my closet and I found two old videogame steelbooks that I don't want or need. One is for The Witcher 3 and the other is for Fallout 4. I'm mostly wondering if there are folks out there looking for random steelbooks that they can customize for movies, cause I'd be happy to sell and ship them for cheap.

10-04-2019, 12:00 PM	#1266
imsounoriginal Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:NYC 4K collection:320 Blu-ray collection:946 DVD collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:59	Manta will have one -- https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...ghlight=shazam

10-06-2019, 07:46 PM	#1268
InuYashaCrusade Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jun 2013 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:17	Buy what you can afford.

10-06-2019, 07:54 PM	#1269
redxrebellion Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2011 4K collection:344 Blu-ray collection:1885 DVD collection:295 Trading Score:11	Buy what you want. Not what you think you should buy

10-06-2019, 08:53 PM	#1271
AeroK Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2009 Location:DFW TX 4K collection:106 Blu-ray collection:1178 DVD collection:168 Digital collection:771 Trading Score:3	I only buy them if it’s something I need to complete a set that I’ve already started like the MCU titles, if I really like the artwork, or a BB price drop. Anything else, I get the standard release.

10-06-2019, 09:09 PM	#1272
BluBonnet Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Trading Score:1	I think it goes beyond "can you afford it?" It's more about, what can I do with ~$35 or so that is the best use of that money? There are many steelbooks I could tell technically afford easily but I won't buy them because I can do other things with that money that represent better bang for my buck

10-06-2019, 09:13 PM	#1273
Gorgon Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2015 Location:Great White North Trading Score:32	I think like most, I was drawn into the Steelbook collecting game for the novelty aspect and because of the beautiful artwork many had. Lately though, the novelty has grown thin and the artwork in many cases is either the same as the amaray or in some cases, worse. I now lean more toward purchasing only Premium Eds in Steel (i.e. BF, Manta, FAC, etc) and unless there's a truly gorgeous ed available from some of the more commercial vendors (i.e. Best Buy, FYE, Zavvi, etc) I'll often settle for a nice amaray/Scanovo, ideally one with a few extras. Also, as many have said, buy what you like but only buy what you can afford.

10-06-2019, 09:22 PM	#1274
Ray Jackson Blu-ray Duke Member since:Apr 2013 Location:The dark underbelly of Anytown, USA 4K collection:102 Blu-ray collection:455 DVD collection:9 Digital collection:74 Trading Score:183	The *Gremlins* 4K steenbok is really nice. ...but no way in hell is it worth $30.

10-06-2019, 10:15 PM	#1277
SilverBlade Expert Member Member since:Mar 2012 Location:Canada Trading Score:4	Buy what you think is worth it. Some people here go crazy with 6+ steelbooks for the same movie because of the different artwork. That's a bit crazy.

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