Have you ever replaced your older steelbooks? - Blu-ray Forum

Billz · 02-17-2015, 11:50 PM

Over time, some steelbooks in my collection have developed small paint chips, even though they've been kept in plastic slipcases and have been taken care of when being opened. They have no dents. I'm thinking about getting fresh ones to replace them with though.

I'm just wondering if anyone here has replaced any SB's that have suffered over time, and what everyone's limits are in terms of damage on their older steelbooks.

Shadowscythe85 · 02-18-2015, 12:33 AM

I've never replaced a steelbook b/c of damage. Only time I replace one is if a much nicer version, imo, comes out such as replacing the old BB V For Vendetta with the Zavvi version (only time it's happened so far). Otherwise, if they get chipped or what not, I just let it go. I figure it's going to happen eventually to them all anyways so don't think much of it.

brian9229 · 02-18-2015, 03:04 PM

I can say I've never had a problem with any steel degrading over time on me. I've kept every single steel I own in polybags and shells, and I periodically check them over.

rsaotome · 02-18-2015, 03:18 PM

Had to replace "Edge of Tomorrow" since loaning it out to a certain family member, he knows who he is, with a VGB shell, and somehow still managed to get 2 sharp dents on the sides & a very visible scratch on the back that wasn't there before...last time I loan the steel as well, next time, just toss the blu-ray in a plastic case.

Smigro · 02-18-2015, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by rsaotome

Had to replace "Edge of Tomorrow" since loaning it out to a certain family member, he knows who he is, with a VGB shell, and somehow still managed to get 2 sharp dents on the sides & a very visible scratch on the back that wasn't there before...last time I loan the steel as well, next time, just toss the blu-ray in a plastic case.

Do yourself a favor and get some of these...I will lend out a movie but never the packaging.

http://www.supermediastore.com/produ...az8aAgyE8P8HAQ

truejameslennox · 02-18-2015, 07:29 PM

Nop, never. And i guess i'll never do. I keep them safe and fresh, and i manage them with extreme cautions, and when it's possible using soft cotton gloves. I would replace them in case of accident or upgrade, but i believe they will resist several years in mint conditions.

02-17-2015, 11:50 PM	#1
Billz Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:In a rubbish part of England 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:440 DVD collection:188 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:38	Have you ever replaced your older steelbooks? Over time, some steelbooks in my collection have developed small paint chips, even though they've been kept in plastic slipcases and have been taken care of when being opened. They have no dents. I'm thinking about getting fresh ones to replace them with though. I'm just wondering if anyone here has replaced any SB's that have suffered over time, and what everyone's limits are in terms of damage on their older steelbooks.

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02-18-2015, 12:33 AM	#2
Shadowscythe85 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Pueblo, CO 4K collection:307 Blu-ray collection:1377 Trading Score:166	I've never replaced a steelbook b/c of damage. Only time I replace one is if a much nicer version, imo, comes out such as replacing the old BB V For Vendetta with the Zavvi version (only time it's happened so far). Otherwise, if they get chipped or what not, I just let it go. I figure it's going to happen eventually to them all anyways so don't think much of it.

02-18-2015, 03:04 PM	#3
brian9229 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:New York / Steelbook™ - 481 4K collection:287 Blu-ray collection:1415 DVD collection:71 Digital collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:59	I can say I've never had a problem with any steel degrading over time on me. I've kept every single steel I own in polybags and shells, and I periodically check them over.

02-18-2015, 03:18 PM	#4
rsaotome Active Member Member since:May 2010 Location:USA 4K collection:301 Blu-ray collection:3332 Trading Score:8	Had to replace "Edge of Tomorrow" since loaning it out to a certain family member, he knows who he is, with a VGB shell, and somehow still managed to get 2 sharp dents on the sides & a very visible scratch on the back that wasn't there before...last time I loan the steel as well, next time, just toss the blu-ray in a plastic case.

02-18-2015, 07:29 PM	#6
truejameslennox Active Member Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Mexico Blu-ray collection:70 DVD collection:11 Blu-ray reviews:2	Nop, never. And i guess i'll never do. I keep them safe and fresh, and i manage them with extreme cautions, and when it's possible using soft cotton gloves. I would replace them in case of accident or upgrade, but i believe they will resist several years in mint conditions.

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