Do you open up your Blu-ray SteelBooks™? - Page 5 - Blu-ray Forum

mr. b · 10-23-2009, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by spunkyinkc

That has got to be the best post I have seen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow, thanks. I was having a bit of fun with some downtime while I was at work.

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Originally Posted by crashkelly

Awesome

Cheers
CrashKelly

I thought you guys might like it.

tiger_qc · 10-24-2009, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mr. b

"When you look at the dark side, careful you must be. For the dark side looks back." [Very true! Those dark side members are always watching!]

"Try not. Do or do not, there is no try."

"The dark side clouds everything. Impossible to see the light, the future is" [or the inside of a SteelBook].

"Once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny, consume you it will" [just ask those two that are already with the darkside].

"Fear [and that bad feeling of leaving them sealed] is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering."

"Always two there are, a master and an apprentice." [LOL! Which one of the two is the master vs. the apprentice is still up for debate though.]

Avoid the dark side, you must!

Great post Master Yoda.

I can't believe I missed this topic today.

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Originally Posted by crashkelly

I can say that after some of the things I have learned/seen in the last couple of days, I fear that THE ONE who thought he was the master may have to return to the school of OCD to learn the true nature of the dark side

You know what will happen.

I am the owner of many level 5 and you have to be my apprentice.

The dark side you must follow!

Cheers,
Gui.

great1 · 10-24-2009, 02:17 AM

I normally open mine but i'm going to have a hard time opening up these Disney ones. Does anyone know if Futureshop will let you buy both an english and a french online?

mywhitenoise · 12-23-2009, 05:27 PM

I really want to open my Disney and Pixar steelbooks, but I'm afraid I'll accidentally scratch them later on and ruin the art. Are they pretty durable and scratch resistant?

TheForce8686 · 12-23-2009, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mywhitenoise

I really want to open my Disney and Pixar steelbooks, but I'm afraid I'll accidentally scratch them later on and ruin the art. Are they pretty durable and scratch resistant?

I found out this neat little secret about steelbooks..........................they have movies inside of them

I open them all.

mywhitenoise · 12-23-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TheForce8686

I found out this neat little secret about steelbooks..........................they have movies inside of them

I open them all.

...right.
I'm not one of those collectors that buys steelbooks just because they're steelbooks. I'm not about to buy some crappy movie I don't like just because of the box, or just because it has some different shrinkwrap method. But I've already seen these movies on blu-ray, the reason I bought them was for the art.

Blahblehblah · 12-23-2009, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mywhitenoise

I really want to open my Disney and Pixar steelbooks, but I'm afraid I'll accidentally scratch them later on and ruin the art. Are they pretty durable and scratch resistant?

The answer to that question would be no imo. SBs are delicate imo.. if not kept properly, they will get scratched so best to buy some of those SB sleeves that are in these threads if you really don't want the artwork scratched or keep them seperately from the rest of the BDs in a way where there will be no opportunity to scratch them.

dhd · 12-23-2009, 05:58 PM

Always try to get 2 copies, 1 to open and 1 to keep sealed.

mywhitenoise · 12-23-2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dhd

Always try to get 2 copies, 1 to open and 1 to keep sealed.

That's just too much money for a movie.

Dwight Schrute · 12-23-2009, 06:37 PM

Yes but I slide the plastic wrapping back on to stop them from getting scratched.

boxterduke · 12-23-2009, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mywhitenoise

That's just too much money for a movie.

QFT

I open mine but then get plastic cases and print out custom covers for them. I then wrap the steelbooks and store them in my home office away from the hands of others.

T-1000 · 12-23-2009, 08:54 PM

I don't want to get you guys sleepless nights, but some of you will have a surprise after opening the Disney Steels. As all of them come with an extra paper layer of description, there is much area you can't inspect.

I've opened all of mine the last days as I got a new glass cupboard.
Result was to see a smaller dent on my Cars copy and the Pinocchio had 3 damn bad dents on the back side. It is not repairable so I will try to get another copy.

So some of you do just better not to open them because before I was in belief all of them were in perfect shape....

Cheers

azereus · 12-23-2009, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by azereus

I've just recently started buying these steelbooks and being from Canada I decided to start with anything Futureshop exclusive. So far I've picked up:

Indiana Jones (KOTCS)
Ironman
Watchmen
The Dark Knight
I Am Legend
UK Gladiator (couldn't resist)
Snow White

And I have yet to open any of them. I'm not even sure why really. Part of me thinks it's insane to buy movies and not open them but another part of my thinks it equally insane to even consider removing the plastic from these things.

I dunno....

Oh how priorities change over time.

I now open all Steelbooks and only buy the ones if I want the movie.

jw · 12-23-2009, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by T-1000

I don't want to get you guys sleepless nights, but some of you will have a surprise after opening the Disney Steels. As all of them come with an extra paper layer of description, there is much area you can't inspect.

I've opened all of mine the last days as I got a new glass cupboard.
Result was to see a smaller dent on my Cars copy and the Pinocchio had 3 damn bad dents on the back side. It is not repairable so I will try to get another copy.

So some of you do just better not to open them because before I was in belief all of them were in perfect shape....

Cheers

Good thing about the FutureShop ones is the UPC matches the Best Buy ones so they are easily exchanged in store. I know this creates a problem from you being in Germany.
Pinocchio seems to be the most dented Steel I have seen, then UP is next

Canada · 12-23-2009, 09:35 PM

I open them yes.

dhd · 12-24-2009, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by T-1000

I don't want to get you guys sleepless nights, but some of you will have a surprise after opening the Disney Steels. As all of them come with an extra paper layer of description, there is much area you can't inspect.

I've opened all of mine the last days as I got a new glass cupboard.
Result was to see a smaller dent on my Cars copy and the Pinocchio had 3 damn bad dents on the back side. It is not repairable so I will try to get another copy.

So some of you do just better not to open them because before I was in belief all of them were in perfect shape....

Cheers

Minimize the chance of dents in the back of the steelie hidden by the cardboard is to inspect carefully the cardboard. Just my own experience. It took me from 5-10 minutes to check the steelie before going to the cashier to pay. I was thinking if I am the only fanatic person who did that as I saw a lot of people came and grab the steelie without even check if it's pristine or not. I am glad now, 12 weeks Disney are over, I can rest for the next Tuesdays. 1 or 2 steelies every 2 months should be fine but 12 consecutive weeks for 13 Disney titles + the new releases as Transformers 2, Star Trek, Angels & Demons, Inglourious Basterds, Public Enemies , District 9, for a total of 19 titles in 12 weeks, it's too much for stresses and money. I didn't buy the iron pack T4 and HP.

dhd · 12-24-2009, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by mywhitenoise

That's just too much money for a movie.

There is no limit when you are a true collector

crashkelly · 12-24-2009, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by dhd

There is no limit when you are a true collector

+$1,000,000 to that

bigjee · 12-27-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jiggle sandwich

What's the point of buying a movie and not watching it???

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Originally Posted by mywhitenoise

That's just too much money for a movie.

Yes we collect steelbooks for the movies only.

mikeyt912 · 12-27-2009, 03:58 PM

yes there is no limit to how much to spend. some people pay thousands and thousands of dollars to buy a baseball card. its just some guys picture on a piece of cardboard. but its a hobby. its a collectible. same goes for steelbooks. but we dont have to pay thousands of dollars for just one steel. hehe. i say dont open em. they are worth more sealed!!

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12-23-2009, 05:27 PM	#84
mywhitenoise Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:California Home Theater Gallery:19 4K collection:73 Blu-ray collection:238 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:4	Do you keep your Steelbooks sealed or do you open them? I really want to open my Disney and Pixar steelbooks, but I'm afraid I'll accidentally scratch them later on and ruin the art. Are they pretty durable and scratch resistant?

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10-24-2009, 02:17 AM	#83
great1 Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Ontario, Canada Blu-ray collection:123	I normally open mine but i'm going to have a hard time opening up these Disney ones. Does anyone know if Futureshop will let you buy both an english and a french online?

12-23-2009, 05:58 PM	#88
dhd Active Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Montreal, QC Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:6 Trading Score:9	Always try to get 2 copies, 1 to open and 1 to keep sealed.

12-23-2009, 06:37 PM	#90
Dwight Schrute Senior Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:The Schrute Farms Fact: Bears can climb faster than they can run. Trading Score:1	Yes but I slide the plastic wrapping back on to stop them from getting scratched.

12-23-2009, 08:54 PM	#92
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	I don't want to get you guys sleepless nights, but some of you will have a surprise after opening the Disney Steels. As all of them come with an extra paper layer of description, there is much area you can't inspect. I've opened all of mine the last days as I got a new glass cupboard. Result was to see a smaller dent on my Cars copy and the Pinocchio had 3 damn bad dents on the back side. It is not repairable so I will try to get another copy. So some of you do just better not to open them because before I was in belief all of them were in perfect shape.... Cheers

12-23-2009, 09:35 PM	#95
Canada Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:305 Blu-ray collection:1201 DVD collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:42	I open them yes.

12-27-2009, 03:58 PM	#100
mikeyt912 Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Steelers Country Home Theater Gallery:95 4K collection:379 Blu-ray collection:1187 DVD collection:102 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:64	yes there is no limit to how much to spend. some people pay thousands and thousands of dollars to buy a baseball card. its just some guys picture on a piece of cardboard. but its a hobby. its a collectible. same goes for steelbooks. but we dont have to pay thousands of dollars for just one steel. hehe. i say dont open em. they are worth more sealed!!

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