$100+ for a Steelbook - Blu-ray Forum

mikeyt912 · 12-18-2009, 03:58 AM

Anyone think it is worth it to spend well over $100 for a Steelbook? What are your thoughts??

TM2-Megatron · 12-18-2009, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeyt912

Anyone think it is worth it to spend well over $100 for a Steelbook? What are your thoughts??

Personally, I don't. And that's why I don't have an Iron Man FS steelbook. I'm in love with that movie, and I'd love to have it in a steelbook; but I'm not an OCD or any other kind of hardcore collector. I collect steelbooks because I think it's fun; they're usually more attractive and unique than the amaray equivalents; but I only collect steelbooks for movies I truly enjoyed.

I'd pay upwards of maybe $90 for an opened (but mint) copy of Iron Man, but I'd never cross the $100 mark. There are better uses for my money than that.

MaCruz · 12-18-2009, 04:03 AM

I agree. $100 spent for a SteelBook goes to the hardcore collectors. The most I've paid was $65. I don't think I'll spend that kind of money again for one.

mikeyt912 · 12-18-2009, 04:05 AM

see i agree and disagree. while i'm not OCD about SB's i am def a collector. and i am killing myself tryin not to spend crazy amounts of money for iron man or i am legend. i really want them but in the end it is still just a movie. and like you said, i have other things i could spend the money on. what to do what to do. haha

Che · 12-18-2009, 04:17 AM

no. absolutely not. That is my barrier. I refuse to pay more than $100 for a steelbook. I have IAL and I'm trading it away for a fair market value exchange

TM2-Megatron · 12-18-2009, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeyt912

see i agree and disagree. while i'm not OCD about SB's i am def a collector. and i am killing myself tryin not to spend crazy amounts of money for iron man or i am legend. i really want them but in the end it is still just a movie. and like you said, i have other things i could spend the money on. what to do what to do. haha

I'm glad I didn't really enjoy I Am Legend that much; I wouldn't want to be interested in it, lol. The current auctions I've seen on eBay range from $350-$400. That's insane for a simple movie.

mikeyt912 · 12-18-2009, 04:26 AM

ya see thyats crazy. for someone to pay 400 for a movie it better be coming in a 24kt gold steelbook laced with platinum and diamonds. haha. i just can't bring myself to spend the money but i want both of them. sux for me

jw · 12-18-2009, 04:30 AM

One reason I will never own a rambo....

I had I am Legend, sold it and kept the German one. I have both Iron Man's and keeping them since I am rather fond of both designs

TM2-Megatron · 12-18-2009, 04:32 AM

For now I've compromised and I'm currently satisfied with the 27x40 Iron Man advance theatrical poster I've got framed in my TV room, lol. It was the art used as the basis for the steelbooks (though FS flipped the image).

mikeyt912 · 12-18-2009, 04:34 AM

haha. sounds like a good trade off. maybe someday soon i'll come across a cheap one. doubtful. although i was watching a sealed mint i am legend FS SB on ebay and it ended while i was at work. it went for $76.00!!! i was so pissed!!

p1trick82 · 12-18-2009, 04:35 AM

my limit is around $50, which is really low when were talking about rambo's and the like, but not when we're talking about 1 BD in a pretty case

twinkie · 12-18-2009, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by TM2-Megatron

For now I've compromised and I'm currently satisfied with the 27x40 Iron Man advance theatrical poster I've got framed in my TV room, lol. It was the art used as the basis for the steelbooks (though FS flipped the image).

someone should use that and do a cover for the amaray. it'll be the closest i would be from the steelbook

mikeyt912 · 12-18-2009, 04:39 AM

i dont understand why all these countries (canada, uk, germany, france, japan) are on the ball with puttin out steelbooks but here in the u.s. they dont release crap. only some disney sb's and a random one every once in awhile. if futureshop does it why cant bestbuy?? doesnt make sense to me

TM2-Megatron · 12-18-2009, 04:44 AM

Germany is too on the ball. They're pumping them out left and right for every movie (some good, most truly awful) that seems to come up. If they keep it up, German releases won't feel very unique anymore.

I'm glad I only collect the Future Shop releases, personally. I'm quite pleased with how Future Shop's been handling steelbooks, on the whole. Nearly all have been good (or great) movies, and the cover art has always been quite pleasant to look at compared to the amaray release.

xage · 12-18-2009, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeyt912

Anyone think it is worth it to spend well over $100 for a Steelbook? What are your thoughts??

Its only $100 dude.. Go Get it rather than torturing yourself thinking when will you get it.

You spending $100 for an Ironman steelbook today - its nothing compare to what I spent on Iron Man ( All North American Release ) last year (and given it the release date).

So its only $100... GO GET IT

If you really really like something dont be stupid letting a day pass by not obtaining it.. Life is Short!

mikeyt912 · 12-18-2009, 04:50 AM

i agree. futureshop is doing it really well. great movies. great art. so if they can do it like that then why cant a u.s. company like bestbuy? so i can go to the store and get them at reasonable prices? too good to be true i guess

mikeyt912 · 12-18-2009, 04:50 AM

WOW

you REEEAALLY like iron man huh. haha

p1trick82 · 12-18-2009, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by xage

Its only $100 dude.. Go Get it rather than torturing yourself thinking when will you get it.

You spending $100 for an Ironman steelbook today - its nothing compare to what I spent on Iron Man ( All North American Release ) last year (and given it the release date).

So its only $100... GO GET IT

you're missing an iron man (sdcc) mighty mugg

xage · 12-18-2009, 04:52 AM

Its not part of any DVD/Bluray release in North America

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Originally Posted by p1trick82

you're missing an iron man (sdcc) mighty mugg

Che · 12-18-2009, 04:58 AM

XAGE

There was a silver mask Target exclusive release as well. You are missing it. I see one on ebay right now.......better go scoop it up.

12-18-2009, 03:58 AM	#1
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	$100+ for a Steelbook Anyone think it is worth it to spend well over $100 for a Steelbook? What are your thoughts??

12-18-2009, 04:58 AM	#20
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	XAGE There was a silver mask Target exclusive release as well. You are missing it. I see one on ebay right now.......better go scoop it up. Last edited by Che; 12-18-2009 at 05:00 AM.

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MaCruz Community Gaming Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:104 Blu-ray collection:958 DVD collection:18 MA collection:394 Digital collection:570 iTunes collection:527 Prime collection:192 Blu-ray reviews: 23 Trading Score:139	I agree. $100 spent for a SteelBook goes to the hardcore collectors. The most I've paid was $65. I don't think I'll spend that kind of money again for one.

12-18-2009, 04:05 AM	#4
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	see i agree and disagree. while i'm not OCD about SB's i am def a collector. and i am killing myself tryin not to spend crazy amounts of money for iron man or i am legend. i really want them but in the end it is still just a movie. and like you said, i have other things i could spend the money on. what to do what to do. haha

12-18-2009, 04:17 AM	#5
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	no. absolutely not. That is my barrier. I refuse to pay more than $100 for a steelbook. I have IAL and I'm trading it away for a fair market value exchange

12-18-2009, 04:26 AM	#7
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	ya see thyats crazy. for someone to pay 400 for a movie it better be coming in a 24kt gold steelbook laced with platinum and diamonds. haha. i just can't bring myself to spend the money but i want both of them. sux for me

12-18-2009, 04:30 AM	#8
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	One reason I will never own a rambo.... I had I am Legend, sold it and kept the German one. I have both Iron Man's and keeping them since I am rather fond of both designs

12-18-2009, 04:32 AM	#9
TM2-Megatron Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Toronto, Canada 4K collection:1394 Blu-ray collection:5564 DVD collection:140 Trading Score:2	For now I've compromised and I'm currently satisfied with the 27x40 Iron Man advance theatrical poster I've got framed in my TV room, lol. It was the art used as the basis for the steelbooks (though FS flipped the image).

12-18-2009, 04:34 AM	#10
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	haha. sounds like a good trade off. maybe someday soon i'll come across a cheap one. doubtful. although i was watching a sealed mint i am legend FS SB on ebay and it ended while i was at work. it went for $76.00!!! i was so pissed!!

12-18-2009, 04:35 AM	#11
p1trick82 Active Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Toronto Blu-ray collection:63 Trading Score:6	my limit is around $50, which is really low when were talking about rambo's and the like, but not when we're talking about 1 BD in a pretty case

12-18-2009, 04:39 AM	#13
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	i dont understand why all these countries (canada, uk, germany, france, japan) are on the ball with puttin out steelbooks but here in the u.s. they dont release crap. only some disney sb's and a random one every once in awhile. if futureshop does it why cant bestbuy?? doesnt make sense to me

12-18-2009, 04:44 AM	#14
TM2-Megatron Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Toronto, Canada 4K collection:1394 Blu-ray collection:5564 DVD collection:140 Trading Score:2	Germany is too on the ball. They're pumping them out left and right for every movie (some good, most truly awful) that seems to come up. If they keep it up, German releases won't feel very unique anymore. I'm glad I only collect the Future Shop releases, personally. I'm quite pleased with how Future Shop's been handling steelbooks, on the whole. Nearly all have been good (or great) movies, and the cover art has always been quite pleasant to look at compared to the amaray release.

12-18-2009, 04:50 AM	#16
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	i agree. futureshop is doing it really well. great movies. great art. so if they can do it like that then why cant a u.s. company like bestbuy? so i can go to the store and get them at reasonable prices? too good to be true i guess

12-18-2009, 04:50 AM	#17
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	WOW you REEEAALLY like iron man huh. haha

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