Hidefninja new SteelBook™ Collector Lounge

digitalbabe

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Apr 12, 2009
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*For retailer-specific chat, please visit the new Retailer Steelbook Zone here

Welcome all Steelbook newcomers from around the world!

For more Steelbook lists, pictures, and resources visit:


This is a thread for those new to the hobby or those with general questions about collecting Steelbooks, including retailer-specific questions.

To keep things organized, please keep all trading talk in the Trading forum, and search for specific Steelbooks for more specific title-specific questions.

I am sure our seasoned members are happy to provide assistance, so please don't be afraid to ask-we all started this addiction somewhere. Regardless if your collection is small or large, someone here can probably help.

Have fun!:D
DB

Steelbook & Collecting FAQ's:

Q: Where can I find a list of Steelbooks released?

A: blu-raysteelbooks.com

Q: Can I play movies contained inside Steelbooks on my Blu-Ray Player?

A: It depends-Blu-Rays are coded with Region A, B or C. Most Blu-Rays are "unlocked", regardless of what region they are, but it's always a good idea to check this forum or web resources before buying, as some are "locked".

Q: What are the differences between Steelbooks™, Iron Packs™, Metal Paks™, Viva Metal Boxes, Tins, etc?

A: Check out pics and discussion in our forum here

Q: What does "G1" and "G2" mean when discussing Steelbooks?

A: "G1" (1st Generation) refers to a Blu-Ray in a DVD-sized case. And "G2" (2nd Generation) refers to a Blu-Ray in a Blu-Ray-sized case.

Q: How to fix a loose disc on a steelbook you want to keep factory sealed that came with a floater?

A: Fixing a loose disc

Q: How do I navigate international shopping sites?

A: You can download a free 'add on' for most browsers called 'Google Translate'. Once you have it installed, the pages will translate automatically.

Q: I have many more questions-is there a general list of links to help me learn about Steelbooks, protecting them, etc?

A: Yes, here
 
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Hi

Sorry if I'm posting in the wrong section but I couldn't find an intro page.
I'm Alan and me and my son Harry have been collecting since Christmas,
we started with CE's but were always disapointed when they came without steelbooks so we focused a bit more on them. We're doing the best we can on a small budget and have nothing compared to most of you but as soon as we're at 5 posts I'll post some photos :D

My son loves collecting his steelbooks but me & his mum have a really foolish obsession with rescuing Great Danes so you know where most of the money goes :oohyeah:

Hope to post more soon & thanks to Wreck for the welcome.
 
Several posts on retailer packaging and shipping moved here -

Thor steelbook back in stock at Fnac.pt

http://www.fnac.pt/Thor-Steelbook-E...WORTH-ANTHONY-HOPKINS-sem-especificar/a519964

Let's hope it isn't an error

Hurry up ;)

Do they ship to the UK?

Yes I have just ordered to the UK via DHL, it will change the shipping automatically

Sorry to post here but how do you order more than one? I'm using chrome so it translates automatically, so far i've tried adding the same thing over and over but no luck :dunno:

Yes I have just ordered to the UK via DHL, it will change the shipping automatically

how much was shipping?

Sorry to post here but how do you order more than one? I'm using chrome so it translates automatically, so far i've tried adding the same thing over and over but no luck :dunno:

You can change quantity when viewing your basket

Shipping depends on the number of items I believe

You can change quantity when viewing your basket

Shipping depends on the number of items I believe

25 EUROS for 1EEK!

25 EUROS for 1EEK!

Where are you delivering to? Shipping was 13 euros for 2 steels for me

To the uk it was €19 for mine, and I got more than one?

€138/9 in total!

anybody know how they pack steelbooks?

i'll tell you when mine arrive, if noone else knows..
PM me in a week or two

i'll tell you when mine arrive, if noone else knows..
PM me in a week or two

lol it will be gone by then :D

just have to wonder about their customer service in case you have to make any returns.

just have to wonder about their customer service in case you have to make any returns.

True...I've read their CS stucks for Fnac (France)...Could be one way traffic on this order...
 
I received a Jumbo steel from HMV in a fracking cheap jiffy bag :angry:

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If this isn't the right place to post the following please move it and send me a PM telling me where it was moved to. Thank-you.

Is it just me or is FutureShop deliberately bringing in small shipments of Steels and Metal Boxes for each and every title that gets those kinds of packaging these days? They used to bring in many copies for each title that got either the Steel or Metal Box treatment. These days they bring in only a fraction of what they used to per title and post a notice saying due to the limited quantity of this title each household is only allowed to purchase X amount of copies. This new situation has prompted me to get to my FutureShop of choice as soon as absolutely possible on release days when I know a Steel or Metal Box that I want is being released that day. Cause I never know how many copies they're going to have and just how popular any given title is going to be. To those who might suggest I pre-order I say I can't choose which copy I want can I? Which I definitely prefer to do by the way. Store employees are the ones who pick the copies to fill pre-orders with right? You and I know they'll pick just any old ones for the pre-orders. They won't examine copy after copy till they find the ones that are in the best shape. They won't care if the copies they pick for the pre-orders are scratched and or dented. Correct me if I'm wrong.
 
How in the world did this steel survive without a scratch is truly miraculous especially when there is no fragile warning on that bag!!!

I think you'll find with The Royal Mail that some (not all) see a FRAGILE warning and as inviation to give it a damn good kicking.
Best not to draw attention to anything fragile and hope it sneaks its way through the system.
 
If this isn't the right place to post the following please move it and send me a PM telling me where it was moved to. Thank-you.

Is it just me or is FutureShop deliberately bringing in small shipments of Steels and Metal Boxes for each and every title that gets those kinds of packaging these days? They used to bring in many copies for each title that got either the Steel or Metal Box treatment. These days they bring in only a fraction of what they used to per title and post a notice saying due to the limited quantity of this title each household is only allowed to purchase X amount of copies. This new situation has prompted me to get to my FutureShop of choice as soon as absolutely possible on release days when I know a Steel or Metal Box that I want is being released that day. Cause I never know how many copies they're going to have and just how popular any given title is going to be. To those who might suggest I pre-order I say I can't choose which copy I want can I? Which I definitely prefer to do by the way. Store employees are the ones who pick the copies to fill pre-orders with right? You and I know they'll pick just any old ones for the pre-orders. They won't examine copy after copy till they find the ones that are in the best shape. They won't care if the copies they pick for the pre-orders are scratched and or dented. Correct me if I'm wrong.

You can just return your pre-ordred copy to the store and get an undamaged one. If the store has none then I am sure you can get another copy sent to you through FS.ca.
 
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postage from Japan

I recently purchased a steel from Amazon Japan .... jeez, the postage was out of this world !! I think it must have been posted from the moon ( not Eath's, but Jupiter ) Never again !!
 
Not sure where to post this. :wtf: I know this is sold out, but can anyone else try to get past the cart on Amazon.it? I get a "page not found" when I try to checkout, go to my account or to sign in. Just clicking on those gives me the error. I've tried I.E & Firefox. :dunno:

working for me no problem, try restarting your computer