The "OMG the price is high on Ebay, etc!!!" thread

[digitalbabe]

So, we have the "Fake" and "Steelbook Price Drop" thread, but we don't yet have the thread where you post listings with "crazy" prices for Steelbooks. If you see any, post them here and have fun debating. As per forum rules, please remain respectful with each other-one person's "high price", could be another's "deal of a lifetime" score. Enjoy!

Please keep discussion to Ebay and other retailers, not private sellers.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fr...steelbooks.TRS0.TSS0&_nkw=steelbooks&_sacat=0 steelbooks

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=steelbooks&_sacat=0 steelbooks UK

 

[Steel Man]

Ooops.....

haha, thats exactly why I was like "this guys crazy".. He should have photographed the lot of 11 in the first pic, then the single pics afterwards. Anyone who is a window shopper without looking at the description (or I guess reading the title LOL (it happens?)) will completely miss this.. Only thing is most of the steels have imperfections, likely going to be a good sale to anyone who doesnt care for open/imperfections

 

[pacman]

i didnt expect more from an open re released steel...

He has sold just the j-card,steelbook are not included!

 

[sunnyx]

Not bad for £5 J Card, I threw mine away lol.

 

[nickforall1987]

He has sold just the j-card,steelbook are not included!

omg what are people thinking really...
i bought steelbooks for £5 ocd mint and sealed condition in bids...ts ts ts

 

[Ricker]

I used to throw away all my jcard and backer slips, now I send all my to JBsolo. That's my way of recycling

 

[stevo]

haha, thats exactly why I was like "this guys crazy".. He should have photographed the lot of 11 in the first pic, then the single pics afterwards. Anyone who is a window shopper without looking at the description (or I guess reading the title LOL (it happens?)) will completely miss this.. Only thing is most of the steels have imperfections, likely going to be a good sale to anyone who doesnt care for open/imperfections

Little things like that can cost you, or make you alot of money. I have to scratch my head at some of the listings I see, thats for sure.

 

[chanfm]

An IM FS just finished at $861 on eBay. That seems to be about the going price now.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/IRON-MAN-Bl...BnBah0Be%2F0sTWG7vVQU%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

 

[CraigH]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ELITE-SQ...?pt=US_DVD_HD_DVD_Blu_ray&hash=item3a80776125

We all get limited to one copy, many of us missing out (including myself) after putting our name down for the first release which was cancelled, then didn't happen to be online at the right time for the new release, and urbeen manages to get 8 (and probably more) copies?! I don't care if I get banned, but [deleted] - mod edited

That particular release and eBay sellers of that release have killed my passion for steelbooks. I just buy regular amarays now and put the money I have saved towards speaker and amplifier upgrades instead.

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[ash333]

Craig, while most here understands your frustration and disappointment with ebay prices and sellers, you should be aware that the ones in the ebay listing you posted are from the regular release and NOT the BLUFANS exclusive that were available in the group buy here. Please take the time to verify the facts and step back a little for the big picture before posting. I have also edited your post to maintain decorum and respect in our forums.

 

[bluraysteel]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ELITE-SQ...?pt=US_DVD_HD_DVD_Blu_ray&hash=item3a80776125

We all get limited to one copy, many of us missing out (including myself) after putting our name down for the first release which was cancelled, then didn't happen to be online at the right time for the new release, and urbeen manages to get 8 (and probably more) copies?! I don't care if I get banned, but [deleted] - mod edited

That particular release and eBay sellers of that release have killed my passion for steelbooks. I just buy regular amarays now and put the money I have saved towards speaker and amplifier upgrades instead.

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Look at the slip that is not from Blufans. I am wondering where is that from?

 

[domalorite]

Isn't that just the normal version?

Look at the slip that is not from Blufans. I am wondering where is that from?

 

[RajLondon]

Isn't that just the normal version?

Maybe they were only available to the local market like the T2 release from Korea without all the goodies.

 

[Aprilarrow]

Maybe they were only available to the local market like the T2 release from Korea without all the goodies.

Yep, raj, I believe blufans took 500 copies, the rest were taken up by local entrepreneurs and sold locally. As is usual, copies filtered to international collectors and players....

 

[pacman]

...ones in the ebay listing you posted are from the regular release and NOT the BLUFANS exclusive that were available in the group buy here.

He also has quite a lot of Blufans exclusive

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ELITE-SQ...?pt=US_DVD_HD_DVD_Blu_ray&hash=item3a807757ec

 

[lgans316]

I would like to add that if you are a member of blufans forum with a bank account in China knowing Chinese or if you know a Chinese friend then you can easily get these Blufans exclusives for a significantly lesser price. To the best of my knowledge, there are no restrictions on the quantities one can order.

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Saw a sealed mint copy Jack Reacher Japan (pre-order) sell for just 25 including postage.

 

[chanfm]

Snoopcat's price was more reasonable.....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMAZON-LIMI...?pt=US_DVD_HD_DVD_Blu_ray&hash=item19dbce2f16

 

[pacman]

Pan's Labyrint de sold for €63,66

http://www.ebay.de/itm/PANS-LABYRIN...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Iron Man MM,current bid: €176

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Iron-Man-MM-...-/171047444411?pt=DE_DVDs&hash=item27d338dfbb

 

[surfury]

Just checking through the playtrade items and saw this http://www.play.com/Search.html?searchstring=Halo+Legends+steelbook&searchsource=0&searchtype=BLU £999.99 Guess the guy's proud he's got a "shopfront" Oh it's Halo Legends btw

 

[CraigH]

Craig, while most here understands your frustration and disappointment with ebay prices and sellers, you should be aware that the ones in the ebay listing you posted are from the regular release and NOT the BLUFANS exclusive that were available in the group buy here. Please take the time to verify the facts and step back a little for the big picture before posting. I have also edited your post to maintain decorum and respect in our forums.

Since when was a normal version available? From where? Last I heard it got cancelled, as I had my name down for one on here.

Regardless of whether that release is a Blu Fans release or not, it still stinks. It's out and out scalping and I bet people wouldn't stand for it if it were tickets to their favourite game/final, concert, etc.

 

[blumaster]

Since when was a normal version available? From where? Last I heard it got cancelled, as I had my name down for one on here.

Regardless of whether that release is a Blu Fans release or not, it still stinks. It's out and out scalping and I bet people wouldn't stand for it if it were tickets to their favourite game/final, concert, etc.

People in China were able to source the regular version from somewhere. Check the Elite Squad thread. A CH member posted a picture, I asked "where", he didn't respond.

Also could it be possible that Urbeen has connections outside of HDN?