I think I need help... - Blu-ray Forum

rocketsan · 04-16-2013, 12:33 AM

So two weeks ago, I heard about blu ray steelbooks for the first time (yep, been living on Mars).

Rushed out to Future Shop and was super stoked to find copies of Die Hard 1 and 2 in steelbook for for $5 each. Stumbled across this forum and was excited to see if anyone could help me find the last two movies.

Little did I know I had bought dvds...(boourns). Went out that night and grabbed the Departed. This time I made sure it was a blu ray.

That was two short weeks ago. All I think about is steelbooks. Today I got these in the mail:

And in two short weeks, I've assembled a small collection:

Still waiting on The Hurt Locker, Batman begins, The Dark Knight and both Star Wars steels...think I'm going to need an intervention...

Waboman · 04-16-2013, 12:36 AM

Wrong kind of tion. You need a celebration!

Not an intervention.

waka flocka · 04-16-2013, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocketsan

So two weeks ago, I heard about blu ray steelbooks for the first time (yep, been living on Mars).

Rushed out to Future Shop and was super stoked to find copies of Die Hard 1 and 2 in steelbook for for $5 each. Stumbled across this forum and was excited to see if anyone could help me find the last two movies.

Little did I know I had bought dvds...(boourns). Went out that night and grabbed the Departed. This time I made sure it was a blu ray.

That was two short weeks ago. All I think about is steelbooks. Today I got these in the mail:

[Show spoiler]

And in two short weeks, I've assembled a small collection:

[Show spoiler]

Still waiting on The Hurt Locker, Batman begins, The Dark Knight and both Star Wars steels...think I'm going to need an intervention...

welcome to SB collecting

8 steels in two weeks isn't really bad
ive gotten as many as 20 in just one week

rocketsan · 04-16-2013, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by waka flocka

welcome to SB collecting

8 steels in two weeks isn't really bad
ive gotten as many as 20 in just one week

20??? My wife would kill me...

Just realized I'm starting to assemble a Best Picture collection...

wjasoncul · 04-16-2013, 12:43 AM

If you don't want to become a serious blu-ray SteelBook collector, I don't recommend you go over to Hi Def Ninja . com and check out their SteelBook forums

They really do have some good SteelBook info and insider tracks on releases. Being a blu-ray.com member for more time, I can see that a lot of our info is gathered from that site. I do love the community here more, but their SteelBook info is top-notch.

waka flocka · 04-16-2013, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocketsan

20??? My wife would kill me...

Just realized I'm starting to assemble a Best Picture collection...

that's why you hide the credit card bills or money

Smigro · 04-16-2013, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wjasoncul

If you don't want to become a serious blu-ray SteelBook collector, I don't recommend you go over to Hi Def Ninja . com and check out their SteelBook forums

They really do have some good SteelBook info and insider tracks on releases. Being a blu-ray.com member for more time, I can see that a lot of our info is gathered from that site. I do love the community here more, but their SteelBook info is top-notch.

Yeah there is but there is just so much info I can never keep up. I visit there every once and while when it is quiet here or I want to see if any new releases have been announced.

GreenGaijin · 04-16-2013, 03:05 AM

Oh boy, you are going to go down a long road of obsession

. Fortunately, I never got into the crave of steelbooks as much as others, but I do understand the appeal. If you've got the spare income, I say go for it but make sure you're in control and pace yourself. I've been collecting them for 3 years and only have about 40. I'm happy with my amount and titles (most of them). I just don't see the point of getting every single steelbook, just get the ones you like.

You should check out Zavvi.com, I believe they picked up what Play.com was liquidating. Could get a nice haul at a good price.

Also, if you are interested in getting the Django Unchained steelbook, you better get it tomorrow. That thing is probably going to sell out pretty fast. I made that mistake years ago with Inception. I went a week after release day and the worker there said "They sold out a few days ago". Just a heads up.

ulri4651 · 04-16-2013, 03:52 AM

Congrats my friend! Personally, I prefer digibooks to steel books but I certainly understand the appeal. And there are MUCH worse addictions than that of steel books!

Twisted-Alien · 04-16-2013, 03:53 AM

I'm feeling you OP. I didn't buy my first steelbook until last U&S when I picked up at least 8 that were on sale.

Now? I'm waiting until 8:00 in the fricken morning so I can race into Target to get a Django Unchained steelbook, and I haven't gotten up that early in years.

blurayisnice · 04-16-2013, 04:12 AM

Lol you're gonna be broke within a few weeks

.

Spicoli · 04-16-2013, 04:45 AM

Are you buying a movie or packaging or movies you like with cool packaging?

If you are buying Movies you like don't stop until she threatens you or you are broke!

blurayisnice · 04-16-2013, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spicoli

Are you buying a movie or packaging or movies you like with cool packaging?

If you are buying Movies you like don't stop until she threatens you or you are broke!

He doesn't have much when he is broke

.

ImStylinOnYaBro · 04-16-2013, 05:09 AM

oh yes, when you first discover it you get one hell of a steel rush, you can't resist

lucky you have argo, i want that one!

Spicoli · 04-16-2013, 05:22 AM

I'll use this temporary thread that will max out on 52 posts to respond to how I feel about Steels. Totally My Opinion.

I always like how they looked.
Always wanted.

Last U&S I bought 2, Matrix and Eli.

Waste of $10 why?

Though the movies are ok for their time, not classics, I realized I bought the package not the movie.

I've seen both and was not unhappy with them but had they been in real cases I would have passed. I admit it.

I find that movies that will sell themselves won't/don't need SteelBooks.

On initial release they might have a limited supply on a classic like ...... UUUmmmm...There must be one.

But on last U&S there were tons of Steels at BBY old enough to get for $5. I.E. Hangover 2. (they still have it)

So over all I believe that distributors/Studios do steels to increase top line sales. Case in point (and I am so guilty of great packaging) when I se a Django Steel for $15-$20 and I have a RZ cert or U&S I might buy it due to the packaging.

Sad I know I admit it.....do you?

richieb1971 · 04-16-2013, 05:28 AM

I have 263 steelbooks. I've nearly run out of room for steelbooks and blu rays in general. It looks like the wifes shoe collection is on borrowed time

ImStylinOnYaBro · 04-16-2013, 05:29 AM

^^ i like to stick to titles i know i love or think i will love. I try hard not to double dip, even though i really want that ocmmando and fight club uk one >_< i love both those films though too.

ImStylinOnYaBro · 04-16-2013, 05:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richieb1971

I have 263 steelbooks. I've nearly run out of room for steelbooks and blu rays in general. It looks like the wifes shoe collection is on borrowed time

LOL, im guessing you haven't told her that yet?

Spicoli · 04-16-2013, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richieb1971

I have 263 steelbooks. I've nearly run out of room for steelbooks and blu rays in general. It looks like the wifes shoe collection is on borrowed time

Through sickness or health, Shoes or Blu's, to death do us part.

Dvd Aficionado · 04-16-2013, 06:08 AM

I collect steelbooks too but there are criteria to meet, all of which depend on personal tastes. To me, when I buy a steelbook:

1. I should like the film/films.

2. The steelbook artwork (back and front) is attractive.

Many steelbooks do not have attractive artwork: Flash Gordon (UK), 2012, Con Air, The Rock (UK) to name a few.

3. The price is reasonable.

4. The artwork of the steelbook is not printed horizontally.

Artwork for steelbooks should be vertically printed because that's how blu ray covers have been designed. In my opinion, consistency is more important than variety in this case.

Getting obsessed with or addicted to buying every steelbook is just a symptom of impulsive buying habit, which will drain our pockets and energy.

It all goes back to priority and importance in our shopping habits.

04-16-2013, 12:33 AM	#1
rocketsan Active Member Member since:Mar 2013 Trading Score:1	I think I need help... So two weeks ago, I heard about blu ray steelbooks for the first time (yep, been living on Mars). Rushed out to Future Shop and was super stoked to find copies of Die Hard 1 and 2 in steelbook for for $5 each. Stumbled across this forum and was excited to see if anyone could help me find the last two movies. Little did I know I had bought dvds...(boourns). Went out that night and grabbed the Departed. This time I made sure it was a blu ray. That was two short weeks ago. All I think about is steelbooks. Today I got these in the mail: And in two short weeks, I've assembled a small collection: Still waiting on The Hurt Locker, Batman begins, The Dark Knight and both Star Wars steels...think I'm going to need an intervention...

04-16-2013, 12:36 AM	#2
Waboman Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2009 Location:In a van down by the river 4K collection:197 Blu-ray collection:500 Trading Score:3	Wrong kind of tion. You need a celebration! Not an intervention.

04-16-2013, 12:43 AM	#5
wjasoncul Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:MS(the state, not the lady), USA 4K collection:1266 Blu-ray collection:6256 DVD collection:126 Digital collection:1891 iTunes collection:29 Trading Score:248	If you don't want to become a serious blu-ray SteelBook collector, I don't recommend you go over to Hi Def Ninja . com and check out their SteelBook forums They really do have some good SteelBook info and insider tracks on releases. Being a blu-ray.com member for more time, I can see that a lot of our info is gathered from that site. I do love the community here more, but their SteelBook info is top-notch.

04-16-2013, 03:05 AM	#8
GreenGaijin Special Member Member since:Nov 2012 Blu-ray collection:482 DVD collection:249 Trading Score:12	Oh boy, you are going to go down a long road of obsession . Fortunately, I never got into the crave of steelbooks as much as others, but I do understand the appeal. If you've got the spare income, I say go for it but make sure you're in control and pace yourself. I've been collecting them for 3 years and only have about 40. I'm happy with my amount and titles (most of them). I just don't see the point of getting every single steelbook, just get the ones you like. You should check out Zavvi.com, I believe they picked up what Play.com was liquidating. Could get a nice haul at a good price. Also, if you are interested in getting the Django Unchained steelbook, you better get it tomorrow. That thing is probably going to sell out pretty fast. I made that mistake years ago with Inception. I went a week after release day and the worker there said "They sold out a few days ago". Just a heads up.

04-16-2013, 03:52 AM	#9
ulri4651 Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray collection:162 Trading Score:36	Congrats my friend! Personally, I prefer digibooks to steel books but I certainly understand the appeal. And there are MUCH worse addictions than that of steel books!

04-16-2013, 03:53 AM	#10
Twisted-Alien Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2012 Blu-ray collection:344 DVD collection:36	I'm feeling you OP. I didn't buy my first steelbook until last U&S when I picked up at least 8 that were on sale. Now? I'm waiting until 8:00 in the fricken morning so I can race into Target to get a Django Unchained steelbook, and I haven't gotten up that early in years.

04-16-2013, 04:12 AM	#11
blurayisnice Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Trading Score:26	Lol you're gonna be broke within a few weeks .

04-16-2013, 04:45 AM	#12
Spicoli Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2010 Location:East of Seattle Trading Score:5	Are you buying a movie or packaging or movies you like with cool packaging? If you are buying Movies you like don't stop until she threatens you or you are broke!

04-16-2013, 05:09 AM	#14
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	oh yes, when you first discover it you get one hell of a steel rush, you can't resist lucky you have argo, i want that one!

04-16-2013, 05:22 AM	#15
Spicoli Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2010 Location:East of Seattle Trading Score:5	I'll use this temporary thread that will max out on 52 posts to respond to how I feel about Steels. Totally My Opinion. I always like how they looked. Always wanted. Last U&S I bought 2, Matrix and Eli. Waste of $10 why? Though the movies are ok for their time, not classics, I realized I bought the package not the movie. I've seen both and was not unhappy with them but had they been in real cases I would have passed. I admit it. I find that movies that will sell themselves won't/don't need SteelBooks. On initial release they might have a limited supply on a classic like ...... UUUmmmm...There must be one. But on last U&S there were tons of Steels at BBY old enough to get for $5. I.E. Hangover 2. (they still have it) So over all I believe that distributors/Studios do steels to increase top line sales. Case in point (and I am so guilty of great packaging) when I se a Django Steel for $15-$20 and I have a RZ cert or U&S I might buy it due to the packaging. Sad I know I admit it.....do you?

04-16-2013, 05:28 AM	#16
richieb1971 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:706 Trading Score:16	I have 263 steelbooks. I've nearly run out of room for steelbooks and blu rays in general. It looks like the wifes shoe collection is on borrowed time

04-16-2013, 05:29 AM	#17
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 like to stick to titles i know i love or think i will love. I try hard not to double dip, even though i really want that ocmmando and fight club uk one >_< i love both those films though too.

04-16-2013, 06:08 AM	#20
Dvd Aficionado Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2012 4K collection:50 Blu-ray collection:1044 DVD collection:703	I collect steelbooks too but there are criteria to meet, all of which depend on personal tastes. To me, when I buy a steelbook: 1. I should like the film/films. 2. The steelbook artwork (back and front) is attractive. Many steelbooks do not have attractive artwork: Flash Gordon (UK), 2012, Con Air, The Rock (UK) to name a few. 3. The price is reasonable. 4. The artwork of the steelbook is not printed horizontally. Artwork for steelbooks should be vertically printed because that's how blu ray covers have been designed. In my opinion, consistency is more important than variety in this case. Getting obsessed with or addicted to buying every steelbook is just a symptom of impulsive buying habit, which will drain our pockets and energy. It all goes back to priority and importance in our shopping habits.

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