Open Or Sealed? The Debate

[JLSTF]

How many people open their Steelbooks when they buy them or do you just leave them sealed.

So far i have 13 Steelbooks and have opened 3 i opened Angels and Demons,Inglorious Bastards and District 9.

I fear if i open my pirates and nightmare before christmas ones i will have to modify them to be able to put the discs in and not have them in a sleeve

 

[dfoles]

Plus, my open copies are generally in better condition than most people's sealed ones.

That's because you use the power of Satan Claus!

But for serious, if I intend to sell something, I'll buy 1-2 extra to keep sealed, but everything I buy for myself I open

 

[Prazzers]

Opinion question; Do you guys open your steelbooks or leave them sealed?

 

[bevins2012]

Opinion question; Do you guys open your steelbooks or leave them sealed?

Thats a dangerous question to ask in a place like this. Like asking who is the best superhero in a comic book shop

 

[Familyguy824]

Thats a dangerous question to ask in a place like this. Like asking who is the best superhero in a comic book shop

 

[Prazzers]

Thats a dangerous question to ask in a place like this. Like asking who is the best superhero in a comic book shop

That's exactly why I'm asking it, I'm always put in a dilemma whether to open it and enjoy everything that has to offer. On the other hand leaving it sealed allows for it to look more complete in my opinion. I first thought this hobby was a "phase" but as my collection beings to grow I'm starting to think opening some of them isn't a bad idea.

 

[Familyguy824]

That's exactly why I'm asking it, I'm always put in a dilemma whether to open it and enjoy everything that has to offer. On the other hand leaving it sealed allows for it to look more complete in my opinion. I first thought this hobby was a "phase" but as my collection beings to grow I'm starting to think opening some of them isn't a bad idea.

You'll find people who will make the argument both ways. It's all in who you talk too....me personally tho I open all my steelbooks

 

[Prazzers]

You'll find people who will make the argument both ways. It's all in who you talk too....me personally tho I open all my steelbooks

Especially with the Nova Media and Mondo steels coming out, I feel like I'm not getting everything out of it if I don't open it.

 

[Familyguy824]

Especially with the Nova Media and Mondo steels coming out, I feel like I'm not getting everything out of it if I don't open it.

That's exactly how I feel about it as with most people who do choose to open there collection.

 

[Prazzers]

That's exactly how I feel about it as with most people who do choose to open there collection.

I thought about getting some of those protective steelbook covers if anything.

 

[Familyguy824]

I thought about getting some of those protective steelbook covers if anything.

That's what I have. Sometimes I won't even open unless I have a protector sleeve to put it in. Especially if it's a movie I have already seen.

 

[nicblue]

Full slips are meant to be opened imo. Even more so with steelbook central releasing their cases that will fully protect a full slip.

I open all my steels, I plan on getting full slip nova, modo and hopefully securing a copy of hmv drive (sealed which I will probably not open, haven't decided yet)

 

[NoDingsNoScratches]

Opinion question; Do you guys open your steelbooks or leave them sealed?

For the more important, high priority releases that are likely to increase in value (marvel, DC, Kimchi, nova, PA, ect.) I get a spare, one to open and one to keep sealed. Everything else gets opened.

 

[C.C. 95]

That's exactly why I'm asking it, I'm always put in a dilemma whether to open it and enjoy everything that has to offer. On the other hand leaving it sealed allows for it to look more complete in my opinion. I first thought this hobby was a "phase" but as my collection beings to grow I'm starting to think opening some of them isn't a bad idea.

#1) What is the point if you can't enjoy the product?
#2) Ask the guy who has FANTASIA first issue, mint unopened, VHS in original Clamshell case how collectiblity value worked out for him.!! Odds are in 10 years our steelbooks will only mean something to us (which is all that matters).

 

[bevins2012]

I open most of my steelbooks. Currently the only steelbooks I left sealed are Jack Reacher Blufans (Have no interest in the movie or steel, just got a great deal on it), and my two CA Novamedia Exclusives because I am not interested in the booklet and I really like the sticker. I may open them up down the road though

 

[Agent_DVD]

I'm torn on this because I'm new to steelbook collecting, so I might already own a previous blu-ray version that is open. So for those I would keep sealed, but for newer titles like guardians of the galaxy, sin city 2, or hercules I will open cause that is the only copy i own.

 

[bobberino]

As a collector, I open steels I have not seen. My Premium steels like Blufans and Kimchi stay sealed.

 

[jayce20]

eeeeeeeeeeeeeee how anyway can u put back a steel inside a plastic seal once took off at least once, you can't or I want to see (or buy some food wrap and make a "new one" haha)

 

[Agent_DVD]

Ordering 2 Avengers Zavvi

 

[luke98]

Ordering 2

why?

 

[Agent_DVD]

why?

Here are 3 reasons for me

I like to have 1 to open 1 to keep sealed.

Also I'm sure this title will sell out so I don't want to take the chance to have zavvi deliver one with dents (has already happened twice) and not be able to get a replacement without paying more on ebay

Lastly I order 2 of all the big titles from Disney/Pixar/Marvel (when I have the money available), they tend to have trade value.