New to SteelBooks™, I have a few questions? - Blu-ray Forum

tbizzle · 03-12-2009, 03:34 AM

Ok, I've never owned a steelbook but I've been interested in getting a few lately and I have a few questions. First off, does anyone have a pic of a blu steelbook right next to a regular blu? Just for size comparison, I've searched a lot but couldn't find any.

Also, are American steel releases going to become more common? I know that the Bonds and a few others have come out, but was wondering about about them becoming more common with the format becoming more popular.

The few I like so far are: Leon, Kill Bill 1 and 2, and Fight Club. The only thing I don't like about Fight Club is that the title runs length ways on the front. Is there any news of another version being released? Sorry for the noob questions

Wreck · 03-12-2009, 05:54 AM

No new news on Fight Club re-release.

Slowly US will get more releases, I'd bet.

Although other countries release more but you can import them. Alot are region locked so you may want to choose wisely unless you plan on getting an all region player or a region B player or just dont give a damn and want that cool steel case.

They are both regular size as any other blu-ray case.

I will warn you now, SB collecting starts out with "I'll just get a few titles that I want" to ... "I want all!!!" ... In which case, It's very expensive ...

RUN!!!!

However they have a great resale value so your not really losing too much if any at all as you could always turn around and sell them, in many cases, for more than you paid, but then the SteelBook gods will rain hail rocks on that nice car of yours.

tbizzle · 03-12-2009, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wreck

I will warn you now, SB collecting starts out with "I'll just get a few titles that I want" to ... "I want all!!!" ... In which case, It's very expensive ...

RUN!!!!

However they have a great resale value so your not really losing too much if any at all as you could always turn around and sell them, in many cases, for more than you paid, but then the SteelBook gods will rain hail rocks on that nice car of yours.

Not the car! Haha thanks for the reply. Yeah I was warned by a friend about the addictive nature of buying steels, but I'm usually pretty good about controllin myself. I've got too many other hobbies that require dumping massive amounts of money into

Plus, I'm kinda picky about looks and I don't like a lot of them. Just so happens that a few of my favorite movies have good lookin steelbooks (the Leon one is badass, matches my poster).

Che · 03-28-2009, 11:14 PM

Is there anywhere i could find a 2 disc holder for a steelbook? And by that I mean just the inside of the case. I want to put QoS and Casino Royale in the same steelbook but do not have a disc inlet. I wasn't sure where to put this question so move it if it needs to be moved.

sierra03 · 03-28-2009, 11:42 PM

I kind of had the same question, but my problem is my thunderball steelbook came with a 2 disc insert by mistake, i returned it and the new one was the same

. If you could buy these seperately would they swap out easily without damaging the steelbook?

Kynch · 03-28-2009, 11:43 PM

Hey there,

Well if you own one of those James Bond Steels that got the manufacturing error where a 2-disc holder was put in the SteelBook instead of one then there's always that.

I would tell you to search on eBay but I wouldn't know what keywords to search for.

Ashamed Pegasus · 03-29-2009, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Che

I want to put QoS and Casino Royale in the same steelbook but do not have a disc inlet.

You want a 2-disc insert to place Solace and Royale in the same SteelBook case... Okay, sounds like a good idea... But what's going to be on the outside?...

dandeeswish · 03-29-2009, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ashamed Pegasus

You want a 2-disc insert to place Solace and Royale in the same SteelBook case... Okay, sounds like a good idea... But what's going to be on the outside?...

I think he is just going to use the 007 PS3 steelbook case.

Eldorado · 03-29-2009, 02:03 AM

Since my thread on QoS steelbook was recently closed (???). are you using the PS3 cover? Is there an insert for two discs that works on it?

Michael1989 · 10-30-2009, 07:37 PM

Do Steelbooks eventually go out of print a while after being released unlike standard blu-rays? If so, would it be worth buying any future Steelbooks and keeping them in the cellophane and selling them off at a later date? Like, will I make a profit when they are OOP and I decide to sell said Steelbook?

apsmith21 · 10-30-2009, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael1989

Do Steelbooks eventually go out of print a while after being released unlike standard blu-rays? If so, would it be worth buying any future Steelbooks and keeping them in the cellophane and selling them off at a later date? Like, will I make a profit when they are OOP and I decide to sell said Steelbook?

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=70477

crashkelly · 10-30-2009, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael1989

Do Steelbooks eventually go out of print a while after being released unlike standard blu-rays? If so, would it be worth buying any future Steelbooks and keeping them in the cellophane and selling them off at a later date? Like, will I make a profit when they are OOP and I decide to sell said Steelbook?

Absolutely yes to everything, especially keeping them sealed

, but the last sentence.

Do not buy in hopes of making money. Look at what is going on now with the German Steels. Long out of print and very valuable steelbooks are now being re-released at rock bottom prices and completely deflating the value of their predecessors.

I very much doubt FutureShop will ever re-release any OOP steelbooks, but no-one ever thought they would see Rambo or IAL in a store again in Germany and soon they will have both.

Collect, and keep sealed, because you love the steel, not because you think you will make money. The first is very satisfying, the later is well ........ a crap shoot

Cheers
CrashKelly

Imti · 10-30-2009, 09:44 PM

NO

You're not allowed to reselling it for a profit. You're only allowed to tack on any reasonable expenses incurred in acquiring it and selling it.

That's the code that men and women of steel live by.

tiger_qc · 10-30-2009, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael1989

Do Steelbooks eventually go out of print a while after being released unlike standard blu-rays? If so, would it be worth buying any future Steelbooks and keeping them in the cellophane and selling them off at a later date? Like, will I make a profit when they are OOP and I decide to sell said Steelbook?

Steelbook never go OOP.

GreatGreg · 10-31-2009, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crashkelly

Collect, and keep sealed, because you love the steel, not because you think you will make money. The first is very satisfying, the later is well ........ a crap shoot

Well said.

Hep · 10-31-2009, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael1989

Do Steelbooks eventually go out of print a while after being released unlike standard blu-rays? If so, would it be worth buying any future Steelbooks and keeping them in the cellophane and selling them off at a later date? Like, will I make a profit when they are OOP and I decide to sell said Steelbook?

Most Steels have a limited run and are technically OOP day one (baring any re-issue...Germany

). As for keeping them sealed, people do different things for different reasons. OCD collectors will keep them sealed to have the absolute most pristine copy possible. For me, keeping it sealed means I intend to sell it someday. Since I'm not in the selling business (aside from providing Canadian Steels to non-Canadian members, at cost), I don't keep many extra sealed copies around.

For me, I purchase Steels for the awesome cover art, uniqueness of the item, and quality. I simply can't fully enjoy a sealed SB; I need to open it, remove the stickered wrapping, slip covers, back panels - so I can see all the artwork, inside and out

.

roach_rch · 10-31-2009, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hep

Most Steels have a limited run and are technically OOP day one (baring any re-issue...Germany

). As for keeping them sealed, people do different things for different reasons. OCD collectors will keep them sealed to have the absolute most pristine copy possible. For me, keeping it sealed means I intend to sell it someday. Since I'm not in the selling business (aside from providing Canadian Steels to non-Canadian members, at cost), I don't keep many extra sealed copies around.

For me, I purchase Steels for the awesome cover art, uniqueness of the item, and quality. I simply can't fully enjoy a sealed SB; I need to open it, remove the stickered wrapping, slip covers, back panels - so I can see all the artwork, inside and out

.

+10^n

kaliraver · 11-05-2009, 06:00 AM

I have to agree, buy movies that you love and don't buy any extra's unless you have the cash for them and willing to sit on them for awhile. I use to buy some extra's but have since stopped unless it is one of my favorites and I open one and keep one sealed. I have some slight OCD symptoms

crashkelly · 11-05-2009, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaliraver69

I have some slight OCD symptoms

Ya, you are still a work in progress for sure

Kynch · 12-23-2009, 02:28 PM

I think The Dark Knight, Inglourious Basterds and Watchmen do.

03-12-2009, 03:34 AM	#1
tbizzle Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Folsom, CA Home Theater Gallery:61 4K collection:47 Blu-ray collection:571 Trading Score:55	New to SteelBooks™, I have a few questions? Ok, I've never owned a steelbook but I've been interested in getting a few lately and I have a few questions. First off, does anyone have a pic of a blu steelbook right next to a regular blu? Just for size comparison, I've searched a lot but couldn't find any. Also, are American steel releases going to become more common? I know that the Bonds and a few others have come out, but was wondering about about them becoming more common with the format becoming more popular. The few I like so far are: Leon, Kill Bill 1 and 2, and Fight Club. The only thing I don't like about Fight Club is that the title runs length ways on the front. Is there any news of another version being released? Sorry for the noob questions

03-28-2009, 11:14 PM	#4
Che Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Milwaukee, WI 4K collection:77 Blu-ray collection:1161 DVD collection:42 Digital collection:3826 iTunes collection:249 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:281	Steelbook question?? Is there anywhere i could find a 2 disc holder for a steelbook? And by that I mean just the inside of the case. I want to put QoS and Casino Royale in the same steelbook but do not have a disc inlet. I wasn't sure where to put this question so move it if it needs to be moved.

10-30-2009, 07:37 PM	#10
Michael1989 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2009 Location:United Kingdom	Just a quick question.. Do Steelbooks eventually go out of print a while after being released unlike standard blu-rays? If so, would it be worth buying any future Steelbooks and keeping them in the cellophane and selling them off at a later date? Like, will I make a profit when they are OOP and I decide to sell said Steelbook?

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03-12-2009, 05:54 AM	#2
Wreck Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2008 Location:H-town To Indy PSNetwork: HERETOWRECK Trophy Level: (12) Blu-ray collection:249 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:58	No new news on Fight Club re-release. Slowly US will get more releases, I'd bet. Although other countries release more but you can import them. Alot are region locked so you may want to choose wisely unless you plan on getting an all region player or a region B player or just dont give a damn and want that cool steel case. They are both regular size as any other blu-ray case. I will warn you now, SB collecting starts out with "I'll just get a few titles that I want" to ... "I want all!!!" ... In which case, It's very expensive ... RUN!!!! However they have a great resale value so your not really losing too much if any at all as you could always turn around and sell them, in many cases, for more than you paid, but then the SteelBook gods will rain hail rocks on that nice car of yours.

03-28-2009, 11:42 PM	#5
sierra03 Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Canada Blu-ray collection:514 Trading Score:32	I kind of had the same question, but my problem is my thunderball steelbook came with a 2 disc insert by mistake, i returned it and the new one was the same . If you could buy these seperately would they swap out easily without damaging the steelbook?

03-28-2009, 11:43 PM	#6
Kynch Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:UK Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:60	Hey there, Well if you own one of those James Bond Steels that got the manufacturing error where a 2-disc holder was put in the SteelBook instead of one then there's always that. I would tell you to search on eBay but I wouldn't know what keywords to search for.

03-29-2009, 02:03 AM	#9
Eldorado Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Anne Arundel County, MD Trading Score:2	Since my thread on QoS steelbook was recently closed (???). are you using the PS3 cover? Is there an insert for two discs that works on it?

10-30-2009, 09:44 PM	#13
Imti Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:116 Trading Score:3	NO You're not allowed to reselling it for a profit. You're only allowed to tack on any reasonable expenses incurred in acquiring it and selling it. That's the code that men and women of steel live by.

11-05-2009, 06:00 AM	#18
kaliraver Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Location:San Francisco Bay Blu-Ray SteelBooks™: (150+) Blu-ray collection:373 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:274	I have to agree, buy movies that you love and don't buy any extra's unless you have the cash for them and willing to sit on them for awhile. I use to buy some extra's but have since stopped unless it is one of my favorites and I open one and keep one sealed. I have some slight OCD symptoms

12-23-2009, 02:28 PM	#20
Kynch Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:UK Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:60	I think The Dark Knight, Inglourious Basterds and Watchmen do.

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