"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

 

[tristar6]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve-O View Post
Some douchebag is selling fake Super 8 and Hobbit with FNAC stickers

http://www.ebay.de/itm/SUPER-8-Exklu...item20d4a5af52

http://www.ebay.de/itm/THE-HOBBIT-Ex...item20d4a5bf39

The Hobbit 3D steelbook for 1€ ? Not a bad deal ...

The buyer said the Hobbit Fnac Steel is real

 

[digitalbabe]

Hey guys, one of the reasons we have this thread is because of the proliferation of nonsense editions on Ebay. Please feel free to ask before you make purchases, so that other members who have been around for a while can help you avoid pitfalls. Unfortunately not every Ebay browser checks forums....but Ebay does have a 'report' button, in case you're not familiar. Be careful out there

 

[darksider]

How can people pay 400€ without doing some research???

I know

 

[tristar6]

I talked to they guy again. Its incredible!

Hello yes I checked I checked before and seen canceled I guess there was 3 different versions and the 3-d version with gandolf on the front is the best one that is the one I bought thats why it cost so much I asked him were and how he bought it being cancelled im waiting for his responds but I promise no fake I never open nothing and has to be perfect! A must! I have all the hard to find steelbooks there is and all sealed! and all perfect! So I have alot of fnac steelbooks being my favorite and japan my second favorite the hobbit came sealed and perfect and came with a book that to corner to corner is perfect i have looked at it a million times its beautiful! Corner to corner im very happy I bid very high or I would have lost never seen one again.

 

[wolfmansgotnards]

I know this is fake, but I wanted to bid on it anyway. I lost the bidding, however the seller has given me a second chance offer. What do you think? What do these actually look like? The front looks like a slip cover, but I don't know what it reveals.

 

[thetan2007]

I know this is fake, but I wanted to bid on it anyway. I lost the bidding, however the seller has given me a second chance offer. What do you think? What do these actually look like? The front looks like a slip cover, but I don't know what it reveals.

How much did you pay for it ?

 

[blurayisnice]

maybe it is one of those fake chinese steelbooks

 

[cooey]

It's a fake.... don't buy it

 

[blackberry]

Me too, if I know it is fake I won't get it.

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[gbdragon]

He knows its fake just wants our opinion what we would pay... What is the second offer he's given you ?

 

[justboy]

The fact that your asking shows you dont trust what is under the slip.
I think you should stick with your gut feeling and give it a miss.

The seller might not give a refund if you open it up and it's something unexpected.

 

[wolfmansgotnards]

He knows its fake just wants our opinion what we would pay... What is the second offer he's given you ?

the second chance offer was £15.00 which might not be bad considering it has 3D and 2D.

The fact that your asking shows you dont trust what is under the slip.
I think you should stick with your gut feeling and give it a miss.

The seller might not give a refund if you open it up and it's something unexpected.

This is what I want to know. What is underneath that slip? Could it be plain silver? Or could it be a printed Fright Night on it? I am interested to find out, but maybe not at £15.00. So I may decline the offer.

 

[Flip]

the second chance offer was £15.00 which might not be bad considering it has 3D and 2D.



This is what I want to know. What is underneath that slip? Could it be plain silver? Or could it be a printed Fright Night on it? I am interested to find out, but maybe not at £15.00. So I may decline the offer.

its bare metal under the slip cover only the blue banner is printed on the case

 

[Flip]

fake battle royale, same type case used

 

[blackberry]

I think even the bluray disc itself is also fake... am I right?

Never heard Battle Royale has 3D version.

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[Zero]

If i remember correctly, the cinema Version of Battle Royale was released in 3D. So the disc might be original.

 

[wolfmansgotnards]

fake battle royale, same type case used

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Thanks very much. That answers that!!

 

[dfoles]

fake battle royale, same type case used

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I've got that case! Different slip though. Tekken Blood Vengeance:

I picked it up off ebay about a month and a half ago.

 

[hayemaker]

These pictures are hurting my eyes.

 

[KarelSeldenthuis]

Lol, i think i should move to londen or somewhere in the USA, cause where i live no stars ever come