Sealed SteelBooks a safe posterity investment?

[Heche1981]

I've viewed a lot of collector's collections here on HDN, and one trend I've noticed is that the majority of collectors have at least one sealed SteelBook, if not more. Many also have multiples of the same titles, some of which are kept sealed

I was just wondering whether members here view sealed SteelBooks as a safe posterity investment?


I will admit to being a sealed collector. Not so much for the monetry investment, but more because I enjoy the thrill of the chase. I enjoy collecting SteelBooks, and want them in a certain condition, and also want to keep them pristine. If I want to watch a film, I'll either buy an Amaray release, or wait until it's aired on TV. I'm in no hurry to watch new releases, and due to work commitments I haven't much time to watch films anyway

Like with many forms of collecting, posterity investment can be a bit hit and miss, as well as having risks involved. I would also say that it's a much safer form of investment than stocks and shares though. The demand for certain items will always be there, and certain items will increase in value over time - especially those kept in mint condition

That said, it's still nice to know that my collection retains some (or all) of the value that I have initially invested. I can enjoy owning them and having them to display, as well as knowing that certain pieces are increasing in demand and value. However, as technology progresses, the demand for some older items may dwindle, as can be observed with some Dvd SteelBook releases that have since had a Blu-Ray SteelBook release. I still believe that there is a demand for these older releases, although not so much as there once was

Old sealed video games quite often fetch ridiculous amounts of money on eBay, despite some having been re-released again and again on different platforms - Such examples could be the early Mario or Zelda games


I'm interested to know how you guys feel about collecting sealed SteelBooks, and what motivates you to keep yours sealed? Do you see your SteelBook collection as an investment, or just a money pit?

 

[stevo]

They'll mostly all be worth sweet FA in a few years time trust me. Apart from the odd few believe me they'll be worth nothing along with the VHS. anyone who is in steelbooks as an investment needs their brain dusted really. Out of every 50 releases you'll be lucky if one increases in value. They'll be lots going up on ebay in a panic within the next 3 years I'll guarantee it.

Let me guess, you are one of these fellows that got burned "investing" in "rare" DVD's right? You said nothing new. I already said that 98% will not recover there value. Can't accept your "guarantee" though, I don't like what your basing it on.

 

[NoDingsNoScratches]

An investment...?

I open all of my Steelbooks, otherwise, how would I know if there is a big scratch on the back under the j-card?? I open in- store if can to confirm condition. I guess there are certain 'investment tittles' out there, but there is always someone who will sell it cheaper. To me it's a hobby, and since I'm a movie freak, the best way to collect movies. It is a money pit, but at least we have something to show for it. My more 'hard to find' Steelbooks aka 'easy to find if u are willing to fork over $100+ like thor HMV machete HMV iron man play taken uncut WFRR, ca Japan

here is a pic of my more hard to finds.