"Unofficial" and "Fake" SteelBooks/Scam tip thread

[lenochek04]

Hi All, I've renamed this thread, to allow anyone to post "fake" or "suspect" retailer or Ebay listings, so anyone can discuss/be warned. It allows traders to protect each other/discuss various listings that may or may not be authentic, officially supported Steelbook releases. -Digitalbabe.


From Lenocheck:
If any of you guys out there noticed a signed copy of Machete just sold on Ebay for over 200 dollars.
Was this an official steelbook or was this a FAKE ????
Would be interesting to read some of your opinions......as I thought it wasnt released yet.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....10679&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_1566wt_1141

 

[terry44]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220844824284?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

See this guy has relisted rambo yet again

 

[HUBMUSWELL]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220844824284?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

See this guy has relisted rambo yet again

x2
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/gemstephens/m.html?_trksid=p4340.l2562

 

[terry44]

Weird he is now selling two of them

 

[HUBMUSWELL]

Weird he is now selling two of them

Well, 1 and 3 day listings...Well dodgy in my book

 

[terry44]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AVP-Aliens-...?pt=US_DVD_HD_DVD_Blu_ray&hash=item415d0dcf35


any ideas on this? maybe dvd G1?

 

[digitalbabe]

This one is real-it looks like the Steelbook from the Aliens vs. Predators Video Game here

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0031TKFXE/?tag=hidefnin-20

I have it can't remember what size it is though...I think Video Game Steelbooks are usually G1,but I am not a gamer,so someone else needs to chime in.

 

[SteeltoSteel]

Is this an official release?

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/330612205699?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

 

[digitalbabe]

Yes,looks like the Mueller Exclusive perhaps, or the one that came with the Helmet at Media Markt.....

 

[SteeltoSteel]

I missed out on it lol had too many other steels on my watch list.

 

[digitalbabe]

Masterblaster in Group Buy forum may be able to still help you...not sure....

 

[SteeltoSteel]

Thanks! I'll check it out.

 

[RajLondon]

This is a great thread for all the new collectors out there (like me), and even for the more experienced collectors.

 

[Antman]

Hi guys, was hoping someone could confirm for me if the below Iron Man 2 is the real deal or if I've hooked a fake. Main concern is the stickers as most versions I've seen have a slip cover on the front in the relative language - this one doesn't and the sticker appears to be Thai and wasn't sure they'd released one there...

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[HUBMUSWELL]

Looks Thai to me. The Korea release has a sticker as well. Taiwan and Hong Kong have slips. I prefer slips

 

[Antman]

Looks Thai to me. The Korea release has a sticker as well. Taiwan and Hong Kong have slips. I prefer slips

Yeah I was hoping for a slip too - seems little point keeping this one sealed.

But you reckon it's legit?

 

[HUBMUSWELL]

Yeah I was hoping for a slip too - seems little point keeping this one sealed.

But you reckon it's legit?

G2 with bossing, right? Yes, looks kosher

 

[Antman]

G2 with bossing, right? Yes, looks kosher

Thanks - I was fairly confident, but wanted a more experienced eye to have a look

 

[lenochek04]

Just a point...the only G2 Iron Man 2 steelbook with slipcase is the one from Taiwan! And yes to confirm the thailand release is legit.

 

[HUBMUSWELL]

Thanks - I was fairly confident, but wanted a more experienced eye to have a look

I know there were a few Asia releases. I don't have a Thai one but I have the others. Did you buy off eBay UK by any chance? Just curious...

 

[Antman]

I know there were a few Asia releases. I don't have a Thai one but I have the others. Did you buy off eBay UK by any chance? Just curious...

Yes - impulse buy as the price seemed good - PM me if you link to the seller