Your Thoughts on import Steelbooks - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

Huscheli · 01-04-2011, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by SSBlu

I like Steelbooks but I've never really liked the ones with much non-english writing on them (especially in the movie title)

Ohh, I'm completely different there. I'm a language nut. A case (or Steelbook) can't have enough different cultural stuff on it for me, when I import it

The more various languages, the merrier. That's more or less the main reason I buy imports to begin with. ^^

Nightowl2010 · 01-19-2011, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by CZAR

Yea but those two just came out so they arent as rare yet and so that makes them easier to find. Try finding an Inception steel or a Iron Man 2 steel here in the US in stores. Got Em!!

Ya, you're right that the RE: Afterlife Steels are all over the place, but the Salt SB was a tough find. And they are pretty much non existent in stores now (at least in SoCal). So I'm glad I found mine when I did.

Inception at this point is non-existent in any FYE store within any sort of reasonable driving distance of me so I ordered one off eBay the other day.

Part of the fun, though, is researching online and finding out which Steels are coming out where and when, and then scooping them up in person at the right time.

I'm looking forward to 2011 and hoping we get more releases here in the US.

EPHiCS · 01-19-2011, 05:40 AM

I started with US steels like Pirated of the Caribbean and then got hooked. I only order from amazon.ca/uk/com. All my German and Korean steels come from forum members. ^_^

There's great people who do group buys and some people sell steel at reasonable price, so i stick to a few sellers only. Hate people who want 70 or 80 bucks for a single steelbook that's not even a trilogy.

As for ebay, I hardly use it unless the seller lists the item as mint and says they ship with bubble wrap around the steel. Only got 3 Steelbooks from ebay and I was lucky to get them in Perfect shape.

boxterduke · 01-20-2011, 03:42 PM

I'm in Canada and only get the Steelbooks I want for the movies I like.
I've gotten a couple of UK Steelbooks.
I only buy Steelbooks with just English on them. I skipped the Kill Bill ones since they had bilingual, that is just wrong.

Old Bones · 01-20-2011, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by boxterduke

I'm in Canada and only get the Steelbooks I want for the movies I like.
I've gotten a couple of UK Steelbooks.
I only buy Steelbooks with just English on them. I skipped the Kill Bill ones since they had bilingual, that is just wrong.

Me too , I love the front and backs of Kill Bill 1 & 2 , but those spines are butt F'n ugly with the English upside down. I also have some region B imports that are nice except for those also butt ugly ratings symbols

boxterduke · 01-20-2011, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Bones

Me too , I love the front and backs of Kill Bill 1 & 2 , but those spines are butt F'n ugly with the English upside down. I also have some region B imports that are nice except for those also butt ugly ratings symbols

I hear ya

Nightowl2010 · 01-20-2011, 08:13 PM

I've already purchased a bunch of Canada/ Future Shop imports (Dark Knight, 300, I Am Legend, etc.) and don't have a problem with them at all.

However, I do agree that the spines are a little odd in two languages, but it's not a deal breaker for me.

I did order my first non-North American Steel recently and should take delivery of it today; Event Horizon (GER).

With a Steel that's only released outside of the US, like Event Horizon, then I'm all for picking up a foreign version. But for worldwide releases like Salt I'd prefer to have my native version.

Having said that, some foreign Steels have an extra cool factor to me, like Inglorious Basterds. As much as I like the artwork and appreciate the value in the Canadian version, the fact that the movie took place in Europe makes the German and French versions that much cooler to me.

But that's just my personal take on it, and of course, to each his or her own.

jmc62778 · 03-11-2011, 02:12 PM

I reside in the US but want to know how to you know what your cost for a Steelbook from say germany, uk or japan would cost?

T-1000 · 03-11-2011, 02:17 PM

Not sure what you mean with your question? Can you ask it maybe in a different way?
Are you asking, because you think the price structure for Steelbooks does vary from country to country?

jmc62778 · 03-11-2011, 02:19 PM

I guess my question is as far as currency difference go. How do I know what my actual cost would be from amazon.de or amazon.uk?? For example is 11.99 in pounds the same as in dollars or francs?

T-1000 · 03-11-2011, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jmc62778

I guess my question is as far as currency difference go. How do I know what my actual cost would be from amazon.de or amazon.uk?? For example is 11.99 in pounds the same as in dollars or francs?

Kind of funny your question, however I am serious

You pay always what the shop does offer you, of course you have to use the current exchange rate to $USD. So amazon.de does offer a flatrate shipping for example to the States...as far as I know

Keeblur · 03-11-2011, 02:37 PM

You can also look at the exchange rates at http://www.xe.com
For me, it's a very easy site to use.
Use the "Universal Currency Converter" on the website.

tsgee · 03-11-2011, 03:08 PM

The question is will the item will be caught at customs. And how is it shipped by courier or regular mail, because then brokerage fees become an issue as well. Those things add to your cost and you won't know until it gets here.

jw · 03-11-2011, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by tsgee

The question is will the item will be caught at customs. And how is it shipped by courier or regular mail, because then brokerage fees become an issue as well. Those things add to your cost and you won't know until it gets here.

no customs in US

ran94 · 03-12-2011, 03:39 AM

Did not know about No Customs in the US.

richieb1971 · 03-13-2011, 11:06 AM

If your in the USA and you import its a great deal really. You don't pay taxes at all if using Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.de

The UK would probably sell a steelbook for less than what the US equivalent (if one existed) would cost. Most cost £18 or less and even with shipping thats about what Bestbuy charged for the Disney steels ($30+). Besides people like JW import a ton of them and sell them on in the USA so your covered either way.

The only thing you have to worry about is dents. Unfortunately a lot of vendors do not ship them in tough containers, just flimsy cardboard. On the plus side most will send replacements if you complain.

03-11-2011, 02:12 PM	#48
jmc62778 Member Member since:Jul 2010 Blu-ray collection:297	Steelbook Cost I reside in the US but want to know how to you know what your cost for a Steelbook from say germany, uk or japan would cost?

01-19-2011, 05:40 AM	#43
EPHiCS Expert Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:New York Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:176 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:70	I started with US steels like Pirated of the Caribbean and then got hooked. I only order from amazon.ca/uk/com. All my German and Korean steels come from forum members. ^_^ There's great people who do group buys and some people sell steel at reasonable price, so i stick to a few sellers only. Hate people who want 70 or 80 bucks for a single steelbook that's not even a trilogy. As for ebay, I hardly use it unless the seller lists the item as mint and says they ship with bubble wrap around the steel. Only got 3 Steelbooks from ebay and I was lucky to get them in Perfect shape.

01-20-2011, 03:42 PM	#44
boxterduke Power Member Member since:May 2009 Location:The Fissure of Woe Blu-ray collection:193 DVD collection:70 Trading Score:8	I'm in Canada and only get the Steelbooks I want for the movies I like. I've gotten a couple of UK Steelbooks. I only buy Steelbooks with just English on them. I skipped the Kill Bill ones since they had bilingual, that is just wrong.

01-20-2011, 08:13 PM	#47
Nightowl2010 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Los Angeles Blu-ray collection:293 DVD collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:6	I've already purchased a bunch of Canada/ Future Shop imports (Dark Knight, 300, I Am Legend, etc.) and don't have a problem with them at all. However, I do agree that the spines are a little odd in two languages, but it's not a deal breaker for me. I did order my first non-North American Steel recently and should take delivery of it today; Event Horizon (GER). With a Steel that's only released outside of the US, like Event Horizon, then I'm all for picking up a foreign version. But for worldwide releases like Salt I'd prefer to have my native version. Having said that, some foreign Steels have an extra cool factor to me, like Inglorious Basterds. As much as I like the artwork and appreciate the value in the Canadian version, the fact that the movie took place in Europe makes the German and French versions that much cooler to me. But that's just my personal take on it, and of course, to each his or her own.

03-11-2011, 02:17 PM	#49
T-1000 Senior Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Oct 2009 Location:(West) Germany Blu-ray SteelBooks™.........:506 SteelCase™........:22/22 Home Theater Gallery:28 Blu-ray collection:702 Trading Score:42	Not sure what you mean with your question? Can you ask it maybe in a different way? Are you asking, because you think the price structure for Steelbooks does vary from country to country?

03-11-2011, 02:19 PM	#50
jmc62778 Member Member since:Jul 2010 Blu-ray collection:297	I guess my question is as far as currency difference go. How do I know what my actual cost would be from amazon.de or amazon.uk?? For example is 11.99 in pounds the same as in dollars or francs?

03-11-2011, 02:37 PM	#52
Keeblur Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Southern Cali Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:783 DVD collection:76 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:155	You can also look at the exchange rates at http://www.xe.com For me, it's a very easy site to use. Use the "Universal Currency Converter" on the website.

03-11-2011, 03:08 PM	#53
tsgee Expert Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Canada Trading Score:80	The question is will the item will be caught at customs. And how is it shipped by courier or regular mail, because then brokerage fees become an issue as well. Those things add to your cost and you won't know until it gets here.

03-12-2011, 03:39 AM	#55
ran94 Power Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:West Coast Grow Op 4K collection:625 Blu-ray collection:5375 DVD collection:2043 iTunes collection:50 Trading Score:60	Did not know about No Customs in the US.

03-13-2011, 11:06 AM	#56
richieb1971 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:706 Trading Score:16	If your in the USA and you import its a great deal really. You don't pay taxes at all if using Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.de The UK would probably sell a steelbook for less than what the US equivalent (if one existed) would cost. Most cost £18 or less and even with shipping thats about what Bestbuy charged for the Disney steels ($30+). Besides people like JW import a ton of them and sell them on in the USA so your covered either way. The only thing you have to worry about is dents. Unfortunately a lot of vendors do not ship them in tough containers, just flimsy cardboard. On the plus side most will send replacements if you complain.

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