The Most Expensive Blu-ray Steelbooks in the World

[sunnyx]

This is for single editions 'Sealed' steelbooks in the original packaging and stickers.
One Clicks / Box sets do not count.
Please use this as a GUIDE only. Opinions can be very subjective.
List is updating over time, appreciate your patience!



THE CURRENT TOP TEN - UPDATED 04 JUNE 2018

1. Wolf in the Wall Street Filmarena FAC #70 (CZ)
2. John Rambo Amazon.de (GER)
3. As Above So Below Filmarena FAC #1 (CZ)
4. Iron Man Future Shop (CA)
5. As Above So Below Unnumbered Filmarena FAC #1 (CZ)
6. Doctor Who Series 9 Amazon.uk (UK)
7. Spring Steel Archive (GER) ???
8. Elektra Filmarena FAC #11 (CZ)
9. Thor Blufans Lenticular (CN)
10. Terminator 2 Version 2.0 (JP)
11. .
12. .
13. .

FILMARENA

Spoiler: FA

1. Wolf in the Wall Street FAC #70
2. As Above So Below FAC #1
3. As Above So Below Unnumbered FAC #1
4. Elektra FAC #11
5. Heat FAC #2
6. Interview with the Vampire FAC #3
7. Maze Runner FAC #4

BLUFANS

Spoiler: BF

1. Thor Lenticular
2. Spider-Man Homecoming 4K UHD OAB

HDZETA

Spoiler: HDZ

1. Blade Runner 2049 4K UHD Silver Label
2. The Man from UNCLE Silver Label
3. Wonder Woman Double Lenticular Gold Label

KIMCHIDVD



NOVAMEDIA

 

[SlimJim24]

I'm not impressed by what any title privately sold for. Thats the desire of 1 individual. Just because 1 guy wants to pay 20 million for a Picasso, doesn't mean you'll find very many people who will do that. I'm afraid that I have to disagree in ebay auctions. To me, thats what determines value, not what a single individual may pay. As far as I'm concerned, theres only been 3 titles that exceeded the $1,000 mark. Rambo, FS IM and T2 V2. I just thought of something. If I were to buy Scarface off an individual for $5,000, does that mean that Scarface is worth $5,000? Just a thought

Maybe you can make a thread of your own then instead of trolling someone else's hard work. I'd read yours for sure. The more lists, the more accurate.

Nobody doubts both yours and sunny's expertise in the field of grails. There is no be all end all list. Lets see what you think in another thread

 

[zoneism]

I just thought of something. If I were to buy Scarface off an individual for $5,000, does that mean that Scarface is worth $5,000? Just a thought

Stevo, in answer to your query about Scarface I reckon you would have to take the average sales values going at that time. Plenty sell so you take your $5k copy and the 200 hundred that sell at $25 each month and you have an average market price of $50 for that month. But the following month you are very unlikely to see another sell for $5k so the average very quickly drops to where it was before at $25

Similarly you could take the 2 extremes out at each end of the scale and that gives a truer reflection of the market value

Grails sell at a higher value and in much smaller quantity so the market value fluctuates much more but remains consistently high.

That's why this list is so tough to keep 100% accurate and, personally, I take my hat off to sunny for maintaining this thread so regularly over the past 8 months or so and putting up with so many members disputing the values. It's just a guide at the end of the day and probably started off as a bit of fun for everyone to enjoy.

Labouring the point saps the enjoyment so I'll stop going on now too

 

[stevo]

Maybe you can make a thread of your own then instead of trolling someone else's hard work. I'd read yours for sure. The more lists, the more accurate.

Nobody doubts both yours and sunny's expertise in the field of grails. There is no be all end all list. Lets see what you think in another thread

Oh no my friend, I'm afraid you're mistaken. First of all, I'm not a troll. I think what I post are very reasonable. All I'm basically saying is power to the people. Is there a problem with that? It looks like most of us live in democratic countries. Why so vote adversed?

Second of all, I'm not at all "anti Asian", I'm more anti hype than anything. It sounds strange, but if you read my posts, and actually think about what I'm trying to say, it has nothing to do with weather a title is Asian, N American or African. I just want to see performance! If a particular title actually performs, I have no problem adding it to my collection. And here in lies the problem. Many of these titles (Mostly Asian) do not perform. Sure, I see them asking for a kings ransom all the time. But almost all of them do not live up to expectations in an actual bid. Now what does that tell you? Is that just the opinion of 1 very biased individual? (me). Or is it something much bigger than me?

 

[HUBMUSWELL]

What we need is a mathematician to workout a secret formula to be a willing Steelbook dealer...Anybody up to it

 

[sunnyx]

I'm not impressed by what any title privately sold for. Thats the desire of 1 individual. Just because 1 guy wants to pay 20 million for a Picasso, doesn't mean you'll find very many people who will do that. I'm afraid that I have to disagree in ebay auctions. To me, thats what determines value, not what a single individual may pay. As far as I'm concerned, theres only been 3 titles that exceeded the $1,000 mark. Rambo, FS IM and T2 V2. I just thought of something. If I were to buy Scarface off an individual for $5,000, does that mean that Scarface is worth $5,000? Just a thought

stevo, this will be my last response to you. You appear to be 'tunnel vission' and only follow ebay 'bids'. Not everything is entirely accurate.

Have you considered a shill bidder inflating the price of the auction and then it was sold to the highest bidder? Giving the public the false representation of it's actual bids? So this mean an 'auction' is accurate? It works both ways, there will always be cons and pros for 'Auction vs BIN'.

Have you considered why Glad TW or Thor JP has never been auctioned? If you read the spoiler on the OP I have stated Glad TW is probably the rarest steelbook in the world and that a SEALED one is virtually impossible to find. I am not surprised Glad TW has not been auctioned because it is so rare you will not even find one to even consider auctioning. And I have sold an unsealed one for a premium. If you look at serious collectors wants list, how many Glad TW do you actually see? Quite a few.

Same applies for Thor JP, very rare and I consider this to be the elite of the Thor for the Avengers collection. People will pay a high price. Socrates sold one for $1k. I know another member how much he paid for his and what others have paid for an unsealed one. Avengers is very popular and collectors that want that extra premium version would want the Thor JP.

Just because a steel has not been 'auctioned' does not mean we can 'negate' it from the list. Perhaps sellers might not want to 'auction' the steel. Why auction it when you perhaps can get most money from it via a BIN, private or public, does not matter.

Terminator 4 Virgin sold for $1k. I did not put this on the list because IMO I don't think its worth that value. So you can see I already considered your example with Scarface.

Same applies with Terminator 4 FNAC with 'sticker'. It was sold for $575 but I have not placed this on the top ten steelbook list.

T4 has already been discussed on this thread and 'OMG the price is high thread'

Link Here

I can recall I had a debate over T2 2.0 with you and you said it wasn't worth much at all until now you see the 'bids' you decide to acquire one yourself.

So perhaps you should remain impartial, show a little more respect in your post, and read information and think 'wider out of the box' and then you will understand why LGB, Gladiator TW, and Thor JP are on the lists, and why I have already considered your 'Scarface' example, and why you decided to acquire T2 2.0 when you were strongly against the slip cover steelbook?

I base information on everything, not solely on 'bids' but information available everywhere and use my professional judgement to decide.

I am not going to get involved in a heavy debate over steels you have 'reservations'. Of course you are entitled to your opinions - each to their own. But if you feel very strongly about this, you can do what SlimJim says, make your own thread.

 

[Chandler_90]

Just to clarify..

I like onions.

 

[Slim]

It's impossible for a list this detailed to be perfect. Everyone who reads this list will think a few steels deserve to be a little higher or lower. Use this as a guide. I think you are doing a great job sunny. Thank you for this list.

 

[stevo]

stevo, this will be my last response to you. You appear to be 'tunnel vission' and only follow ebay 'bids'. Not everything is entirely accurate.

Have you considered a shill bidder inflating the price of the auction and then it was sold to the highest bidder? Giving the public the false representation of it's actual bids? So this mean an 'auction' is accurate? It works both ways, there will always be cons and pros for 'Auction vs BIN'.

Have you considered why Glad TW or Thor JP has never been auctioned? If you read the spoiler on the OP I have stated Glad TW is probably the rarest steelbook in the world and that a SEALED one is virtually impossible to find. I am not surprised Glad TW has not been auctioned because it is so rare you will not even find one to even consider auctioning. And I have sold an unsealed one for a premium. If you look at serious collectors wants list, how many Glad TW do you actually see? Quite a few.

Same applies for Thor JP, very rare and I consider this to be the elite of the Thor for the Avengers collection. People will pay a high price. Socrates sold one for $1k. I know another member how much he paid for his and what others have paid for an unsealed one. Avengers is very popular and collectors that want that extra premium version would want the Thor JP.

Just because a steel has not been 'auctioned' does not mean we can 'negate' it from the list. Perhaps sellers might not want to 'auction' the steel. Why auction it when you perhaps can get most money from it via a BIN, private or public, does not matter.

Terminator 4 Virgin sold for $1k. I did not put this on the list because IMO I don't think its worth that value. So you can see I already considered your example with Scarface.

Same applies with Terminator 4 FNAC with 'sticker'. It was sold for $575 but I have not placed this on the top ten steelbook list.

T4 has already been discussed on this thread and 'OMG the price is high thread'

Link Here

I can recall I had a debate over T2 2.0 with you and you said it wasn't worth much at all until now you see the 'bids' you decide to acquire one yourself.

So perhaps you should remain impartial, show a little more respect in your post, and read information and think 'wider out of the box' and then you will understand why LGB, Gladiator TW, and Thor JP are on the lists, and why I have already considered your 'Scarface' example, and why you decided to acquire T2 2.0 when you were strongly against the slip cover steelbook?

I base information on everything, not solely on 'bids' but information available everywhere and use my professional judgement to decide.

I am not going to get involved in a heavy debate over steels you have 'reservations'. Of course you are entitled to your opinions - each to their own. But if you feel very strongly about this, you can do what SlimJim says, make your own thread.

Sure, shill bids are a problem. But there is also a problem assuming someone is shill bidding. You cannot say with 100% accuracy that someone is shill bidding, for the simple fact that you are not sitting there right beside them. Theres no arguing that. In regards to Galdiator TW, or Thor JP, thats one explanation of why they don't appear for bids. Another reason maybe that the seller don't want to risk it going for a low price. Heres a news flash for you. Other people might, just might not value something as the same as you. They just might not have it on the same pedestal, surprising huh? I'm not saying these titles will go low. Hell, maybe they would outbid a sealed John Rambo? Who can say for sure.

Don't take this personally Sunny. I'm just offering another opinion. Some people might like different opinions. You wouldn't want this thread of yours to look like some kind of dictatorship, where your word is be believed unquestioningly would you? I'm the most impartial guy out there. I ask that let the public decide, not me, or anyone else. How can I be anymore impartial?

 

[jvules]

It's almost as if some people on this thread are upset because they don't have any of the higher priced steelbooks. Read the 10th commandment people. Thou shall not covet steelbooks.

 

[cityguyste]

What about Terminator Hong Kong?

i thought there where only 500 copies..just a thought

 

[Naughtius Maximus]

this 600e LGB you speak about - 'months unsold'? More like 4 weeks....

Anyway, well done Sunny, keep up the good work with this thread. A lot of people will use it as a 'rough' guide, especially if new to the game! Don't let the trolls spoil it.

If only I had a spare 10,000£ to spend ;p

 

[Jinny]

I've found higher end private sales in other collectible mediums typically go for more than eBay auctions because usually it's a newer collector purchasing from established vets who do tend to push the envelope in terms of prices with the high end collecting newbie.

This in turn sets the "market value" which may not accurately reflect the general market
(i.e. eBay).

There is also the added value of trust in a private sale between collectors versus an anonymous eBay seller. That peace of mind is also an added cost in a private transaction.

Now two vets dealing with one another know the acceptable market range (high and low outliers are thrown out) and typically give one another a fair deal/good value.

Don't get me wrong, not bashing vets who sell to high end newbies at record prices, after all it is every person's responsibility to inform themselves but in order to match new sales with the record high's new high end collectors would have to appear otherwise the stuff sits and likely would not see the highest values repeated in an eBay open auction.

The other thing I've found which affects value is whether the item is rare in and of itself or whether the item in a certain packaging is rare.

In my experience I've found the more stable "high value item" is the item that is rare in and of itself and not the rare packaged item.

If an item is identical (is this even really true due to regional discs having different available languages) in terms of packaging and contents differing only in the outer paperwork (slip) with other items I would feel it's high market value is less stable then an item that is truly rare (rarity not tied to packaging) as once the rare packaged item is removed it loses all value while the other is rare regardless of being in a sealed package or not.

I appreciate all the work that has gone into generating such a comprehensive list and always find it fascinating how we each come to valuing the worth of something.

 

[bidou]

FRANCE

1. The Dark Knight (with FNAC sticker)

2. Ninja Assassin

3. Thor

4. Terminator Renaissance (with FNAC sticker)

5. Inglourious Basterds (with FNAC sticker)

6. Body of Lies (with FNAC sticker)

7. Gran Torino (with FNAC sticker)

8. Wolverine

9. Pulp Fiction

10. Hell Boy 2 (with FNAC sticker)

I don't agree with this Top 10.

Where are the Virgin exclusive steelbooks ?

A Virgin Terminator Salvation is 3 times rarer than a FNAC one.

And what about Virgin Shutter Island... is there a single member here owning one copy of this title ? It is almost impossible to find a picture of the goodies sold with it...

How many Virgin Sherlock Holmes have you seen for sale/trade this last year ?

I could speak about the Gibert exclusive Expendables too... even rarer than the Virgin exclusive one !

With my eyes of french collector, each day trying to source the rarest french releases, Virgin exclusive Shutter Island is just a dream. If I wouldn't have seen it with my own eyes on the release week, I would think it doesn't exist.
It is by far my french #1. FNAC TDK comes only 2nd.

Just my opinion...

 

[sunnyx]

Bidou,

I don't specialise in Virgin Steels so I have no idea. Perhaps you like to share something about the Virgin vs FNACS. Let's hear you views on this. We will add a separate 'Virgin' List.

So for now, let's hear your judgement if we incoporate Virgin.

Rank the French list in order.

Rank the Virgin list in order.

 

[tsgee]

Never knew the Gladiator TW would become so rare. I had it when I was a newbie collector. All I wanted was the white version of Gladiator with all english writing. I opened it to send in the disc for replacement. I saw I could buy another all white Gladiator from Singapore for cheap off e-bay. I thought I'd sell it to have money to buy the one of e-bay and another new title.

I eventually sold it to DB about two years ago.

Almost as bad as buying Iron Man and Indy 4 steelbook in DVD size. I eventually got them in BR size but I doubt I'll ever get another Galdiator TW.

 

[bidou]

Bidou,

I don't specialise in Virgin Steels so I have no idea. Perhaps you like to share something about the Virgin vs FNACS. Let's hear you views on this. We will add a separate 'Virgin' List.

So for now, let's hear your judgement if we incoporate Virgin.

Rank the French list in order.

Rank the Virgin list in order.

That's not a Virgin vs FNAC... FNAC exclusives are more popular, but Virgin ones are rarer. People will always prefer FNAC steels, and don't know why.

But, since you're asking me, here is my french top 10 :

Virgin :
1. Shutter Island (includes 10 pages of comics)
2. Terminator Salvation (includes a comic book)
3. Sherlock Holmes (includes 5 pictures of the movie)
4. Expendables (includes 8 pictures of the movie)
5. Sorry guys, only 4 Virgin exclusive steels released so far

France :
1. Shutter Island (Virgin exclusive)
2. The Dark Knight (FNAC exclusive)
3. Terminator Salvation (Virgin exclusive)
4. Sherlock Holmes (Virgin exclusive)
5. Terminator Salvation (FNAC exclusive)
6. Thor (FNAC exclusive - no sticker for this one)
7. Inglourious Basterds (FNAC exclusive)
8. Body of Lies (FNAC exclusive)
9. Gran Torino (FNAC exclusive)
10. Ninja Assassin

I don't know what to think about Ninja Assassin.
This title has suddenly turned VERY pricey. However, it don't seem to me that it is rarer than a FNAC Shutter Island, or a Virgin Expendables...

 

[sunnyx]

Thanks for the list Bidou.

As you are aware, this thread is not all about 'rare' steels. Its money . So in your opinion this is the list which determines the highest value steels in order what people will pay?

So you are saying Shutter Island Virgin is more sought than TDK Fnac?

 

[bidou]

I don't know what people would pay for a Virgin Shutter Island, but if I manage one day to source one, I wouldn't give it for less than one of the top 4 of your Steelbook list.

Even if I would be ready to give some big $$$ for this title, it is simply IMPOSSIBLE to find. As I explained to a member recently, the 10 pages of comic book sold with this Shutter Island weren't sealed with the steelbook, but people had to ask the cashier for them while paying.
As Virgin doesn't sell online (a reason of their bankrupt), and since the lambda buyer didn't care about these comics pages and didn't ask for them, it is today impossible to have the steelbook and the pages together.


I must admit that I was thinking about the rarity when I established my list.
But yes, I think that it is still ok for the value
However, a lot of people here are bigger traders than I am, so......

 

[chanfm]

Guys, this is my 2 cents worth.

Sunny has done a great job. Sunny and I have not always got along but I have great respect for his views on this subject and I believe that he has done his list as impartially as he can. Doing these lists benefit all collectors and I do take my hat off to him for putting in so much time and effort into this.

Stevo has some valid points but I do not believe that the lists can be made better by people voting on it. For one thing, do we allow all persons (knowledgeable or otherwise) to vote on it and how do we know whether a person votes impartially? The lists can be made better if specific information is given to Sunny so that he can consider whether the lists should be changed. Someone needs to be the final arbiter and I cannot think of anyone better.

Bidou and TC2 has recently given good specific suggestions and it is these actions that will contribute to a better list being drawn up.

 

[bidou]

So you are saying Shutter Island Virgin is more sought than TDK Fnac?

If I have to choose between these two, I take Shutter Island for sure. The french grail, and in good position in the worldwide ranking