Steelbook Protective Sleeves Master Thread - Page 30 - Blu-ray Forum

oXdanXo · 03-27-2013, 02:16 PM

Hi Guys, I'm looking for advice on the cheapest polybags in the UK? I've heard that certain ones are poor quality because of the way they are made over time they can cause errosion of the slipcases, steelbooks and backing cards and I don't want this to happen.

I'm hoping to start opening some of the steelbooks I've bought over the years.
Any advice is appreciated.

TheHighRoller · 04-09-2013, 11:50 PM

In your guys' opinion, which are the best bags to use for Steelbooks? I really want to use some for my Resident Evil steelbooks. I'll also (most likely) be getting the Django Unchained steelbook, and I'd really love to protect that as well. Since Steelbooks are similar to Criterion cases in size, I'm assuming they can also be used on Criterions?

In all, what are some good prices on eBay/elsewhere for no more than 25 bags? Preferably eBay or Amazon though.

In addition, what would be some bags that could fit slightly thicker Blu-rays with slipcovers (4 & 5 disc sets), or standard Blu-rays with slipcovers?

JimDiGriz · 04-10-2013, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by YoreLore

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2810723100...84.m1497.l2649

I use these. Can't even notice the steelbooks are protected when they sit on the shelf. All but the side you open the steelbook are protected and something is wrong if you are damaging that part anyway! Makes it easy to take the steelbook out having that one small opening.

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These are good but I actually prefer the ones with both sides open - the spines are clearer for one thing and I dont need the spine itself protected.

As for polybags. Ive tried them. I can sum it up with an emoticon -

You get what you pay for... I use polybags for putting j-cards in - all theyre good for really!

YoreLore · 04-10-2013, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by JimDiGriz

These are good but I actually prefer the ones with both sides open - the spines are clearer for one thing and I dont need the spine itself protected.

As for polybags. Ive tried them. I can sum it up with an emoticon -

You get what you pay for... I use polybags for putting j-cards in - all theyre good for really!

I'm actually surprised how clear the spines actually are. I've taken photos and people haven't even noticed they are covered. I'm pretty impressed with them. I've also tried polypags and it makes the collection look really nasty and bloated

Jutty · 04-10-2013, 10:01 AM

patiently waiting for mine to arrive

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251220081001...84.m1439.l2649

JimDiGriz · 04-10-2013, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by YoreLore

I'm actually surprised how clear the spines actually are. I've taken photos and people haven't even noticed they are covered. I'm pretty impressed with them. I've also tried polypags and it makes the collection look really nasty and bloated

Polybags are horrible - Id rather chance the steelbooks with no protection than use those things!

The most important thing I found (to my cost) was protecting the bottom of the steels - thats the bit that will get scratched if anything. Luckily I realised that very quickly after buying my first steels.

Wootball · 04-10-2013, 10:42 AM

Polybags are great, it's just personal preference.

JimDiGriz · 04-10-2013, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Wootball

Polybags are great, it's just personal preference.

Polybags are cheap, it's just personal preference

Villiam Hayes · 04-10-2013, 11:48 AM

I bought some polybags as the few steels I own are shoved in tight between the amaray's and I think the paint would definitely come off otherwise but I may buy the harder shell as I am not fussed on the bags to be honest with ya.

ImStylinOnYaBro · 04-13-2013, 02:27 AM

eek, ordered February 23, and he shipped my blu-steel steelshells on march 28th. Here it is going on april 13 and still haven't received them >_>

Smigro · 04-13-2013, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ImStylinOnYaBro

eek, ordered February 23, and he shipped my blu-steel steelshells on march 28th. Here it is going on april 13 and still haven't received them >_>

Where did you order them from? Was it that French website?

jeffster15 · 04-13-2013, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ImStylinOnYaBro

eek, ordered February 23, and he shipped my blu-steel steelshells on march 28th. Here it is going on april 13 and still haven't received them >_>

Ya i ordered on march 25, shipped the 26th but still waiting as well. So does it anybody the average time it takes for these to arrive. Its hard to read the site as its in German, hard to tell if there is tracking.

ImStylinOnYaBro · 04-13-2013, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Smigro

Where did you order them from? Was it that French website?

no the german blu-steels person on ebay

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffster15

Ya i ordered on march 25, shipped the 26th but still waiting as well. So does it anybody the average time it takes for these to arrive. Its hard to read the site as its in German, hard to tell if there is tracking.

i got mine off ebay and he didn't have tracking. its hard to understand him cuz i think he just uses translate as a lot of the english written portions are confusing and oddly worded. At this rate i have 25 steelbooks as soon as django and life of pi get to me, i may as well orderd a second set of 25 sleeves right now with as long as it takes lmao.

jeffster15 · 04-13-2013, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ImStylinOnYaBro

i got mine off ebay and he didn't have tracking. its hard to understand him cuz i think he just uses translate as a lot of the english written portions are confusing and oddly worded. At this rate i have 25 steelbooks as soon as django and life of pi get to me, i may as well orderd a second set of 25 sleeves right now with as long as it takes lmao.

Ok i ordered from the site and it was pretty much the same. I used Google translate to get a general idea but things were worded wrong. I'm in the same boat as you as I'm getting close to running out of sleeves and i have some steelbooks on pre order or interested in getting. I wanted to see them before i bought another set as they are not exactly cheap.

ImStylinOnYaBro · 04-13-2013, 05:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffster15

Ok i ordered from the site and it was pretty much the same. I used Google translate to get a general idea but things were worded wrong. I'm in the same boat as you as I'm getting close to running out of sleeves and i have some steelbooks on pre order or interested in getting. I wanted to see them before i bought another set as they are not exactly cheap.

literally my thoughts exactly! I just can't forsee myself giving anything other than neutral feed back no matter how much i like them, because coming up on 2 months is simply far to long ot wait. It'd be two billing cycles since i got them.

jeffster15 · 04-13-2013, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ImStylinOnYaBro

literally my thoughts exactly! I just can't forsee myself giving anything other than neutral feed back no matter how much i like them, because coming up on 2 months is simply far to long ot wait. It'd be two billing cycles since i got them.

I would do the same. Hopefully these things arrive soon, i will post when they do.

GeorgeP12 · 04-13-2013, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by jeffster15

hard to tell if there is tracking.

I ordered from blu_steels on eBay and got the tracking number by request.

jeffster15 · 04-13-2013, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by GeorgeP12

I ordered from blu_steels on eBay and got the tracking number by request.

I ordered from the website. I'll try and contact and see if i can get it or some kind of timetable. Have you got yours? If so how long it take to arrive?

ImStylinOnYaBro · 04-13-2013, 07:30 AM

I will post here too once I get mine with some pics most likely and my opinion on them. I just contacted the seller to see if he has the tracking # for my item.

kevindublin · 04-13-2013, 07:57 AM

I got mine from the blusteels website this week. Took about a month to receive them.
There were sent with a tracking number, and I had to sign for them, although, I was never given a tracking no to check.

Luckily I did receive the 65 i ordered, as the website is all over the place

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03-27-2013, 02:16 PM	#581
oXdanXo Active Member Member since:Oct 2010 Location:United Kingdom	Hi Guys, I'm looking for advice on the cheapest polybags in the UK? I've heard that certain ones are poor quality because of the way they are made over time they can cause errosion of the slipcases, steelbooks and backing cards and I don't want this to happen. I'm hoping to start opening some of the steelbooks I've bought over the years. Any advice is appreciated.

04-09-2013, 11:50 PM	#582
TheHighRoller Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2011 Location:BlueVersion on Letterboxd 4K collection:583 Blu-ray collection:1274 DVD collection:11 Digital collection:2 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:104	In your guys' opinion, which are the best bags to use for Steelbooks? I really want to use some for my *Resident Evil* steelbooks. I'll also (most likely) be getting the *Django Unchained* steelbook, and I'd really love to protect that as well. Since Steelbooks are similar to Criterion cases in size, I'm assuming they can also be used on Criterions? In all, what are some good prices on eBay/elsewhere for no more than 25 bags? Preferably eBay or Amazon though. In addition, what would be some bags that could fit slightly thicker Blu-rays with slipcovers (4 & 5 disc sets), or standard Blu-rays with slipcovers?

04-10-2013, 10:01 AM	#585
Jutty Power Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Beaufort SC (British Expat) 4K collection:253 Blu-ray collection:1273 DVD collection:46 MA collection:2 Digital collection:1033 iTunes collection:79 Trading Score:22	patiently waiting for mine to arrive http://www.ebay.com/itm/251220081001...84.m1439.l2649

04-10-2013, 10:42 AM	#587
Wootball Active Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 Blu-ray collection:286 Trading Score:1	Polybags are great, it's just personal preference.

04-10-2013, 11:48 AM	#589
Villiam Hayes Banned Top contributor Member since:Dec 2011 Location:Norn Iron Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:437 DVD collection:5 Trading Score:20	I bought some polybags as the few steels I own are shoved in tight between the amaray's and I think the paint would definitely come off otherwise but I may buy the harder shell as I am not fussed on the bags to be honest with ya.

04-13-2013, 02:27 AM	#590
ImStylinOnYaBro Special Member Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Pennsylvania, USA Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:282 Blu-ray reviews: 10 Trading Score:1	eek, ordered February 23, and he shipped my blu-steel steelshells on march 28th. Here it is going on april 13 and still haven't received them >_>

04-13-2013, 07:30 AM	#599
ImStylinOnYaBro Special Member Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Pennsylvania, USA Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:282 Blu-ray reviews: 10 Trading Score:1	I will post here too once I get mine with some pics most likely and my opinion on them. I just contacted the seller to see if he has the tracking # for my item.

04-13-2013, 07:57 AM	#600
kevindublin Active Member Member since:Nov 2011 Location:Dublin 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:877 Trading Score:2	I got mine from the blusteels website this week. Took about a month to receive them. There were sent with a tracking number, and I had to sign for them, although, I was never given a tracking no to check. Luckily I did receive the 65 i ordered, as the website is all over the place

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