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I went in to purchase this and the other Ghibli steelbooks. I was very disappointed to see bare metal outside the circular art. From pics I had (wrongly) assumed they would have a flat white surround. I’m on the fence now. Lucky they have tons of them.Saw these go up a week or two ago and thought about putting in an order for Totoro. It’s the only missing piece from my Zavvi Miyazaki collection.
They do ship internationally, but does anyone know what kind of packaging they use? Curious if it’d make the trip across the Pacific unharmed.
I've ordered single steelbooks from them a few times, they were always shipped in two nested bubble envelopes.They do ship internationally, but does anyone know what kind of packaging they use? Curious if it’d make the trip across the Pacific unharmed.
I know that sounds like terrible news, but it's actually a big plus for those trying to fill the gaps in their Zavvi collections, as that's the finish they've had across the board.I went in to purchase this and the other Ghibli steelbooks. I was very disappointed to see bare metal outside the circular art. From pics I had (wrongly) assumed they would have a flat white surround. I’m on the fence now. Lucky they have tons of them.
Thanks for the info! Sounds like it could certainly be worse. A lot of the Korean eBay sellers seem to ship in a similar method, and I've had good luck with them.I've ordered single steelbooks from them a few times, they were always shipped in two nested bubble envelopes.
Not optimal packaging, but never had any shipping damages.
JB Hi-Fi's bubble enevlopes are a bit stronger (plastic outer layer) than usual, so that helps.
I know that sounds like terrible news, but it's actually a big plus for those trying to fill the gaps in their Zavvi collections, as that's the finish they've had across the board.
Thanks for the info! Sounds like it could certainly be worse. A lot of the Korean eBay sellers seem to ship in a similar method, and I've had good luck with them.
Might have to grab a copy of Totoro. The aftermarket prices on the original are staggering.
I know that sounds like terrible news, but it's actually a big plus for those trying to fill the gaps in their Zavvi collections, as that's the finish they've had across the board.
Thanks for the info! Sounds like it could certainly be worse. A lot of the Korean eBay sellers seem to ship in a similar method, and I've had good luck with them.
Might have to grab a copy of Totoro. The aftermarket prices on the original are staggering.
Just be aware the spines are different than their UK counterparts, if that's important to you.I know that sounds like terrible news, but it's actually a big plus for those trying to fill the gaps in their Zavvi collections, as that's the finish they've had across the board.
Thanks for the info! Sounds like it could certainly be worse. A lot of the Korean eBay sellers seem to ship in a similar method, and I've had good luck with them.
Might have to grab a copy of Totoro. The aftermarket prices on the original are staggering.
Exactly the same bar the spine, which I know would put some off, but if you can get past that, it's the same steelbook art.It’d be awesome if someone could post pictures. Open and without the j-card, and the spines. I’m just trying to determine if this wave of rereleases has the same design as the previous one before I put in my order.
This rerelease wave is a godsend for me as I missed all the ones before Spirited Away and the aftermarket prices for them are disgusting
Bummer. Kind of defeats the point of getting a good deal on them then.Got the dreaded Parcelforce letter today. £7.46 vat and their clearance fee is now £11.25!
Guaranteed I get hit for the other disc I ordered as well. Might work out cheaper than the ebay scalpers overall but that clearance fee is taking the piss.
Bummer. Kind of defeats the point of getting a good deal on them then.
My local JB Hifi had heaps of these steels too. I'm betting in a few weeks there'll be a 20% off Blu Ray sale. I'm also betting in a few months these Ghibli Steels will feature in a 2 for $30.00 sale. At least that's what I'm waiting (and hoping) for.