Beauty of a LIMITED STEELBOOK and why I QUIT COLLECTING this type of PHYSICAL MEDIA
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- Опубликовано: 13 окт 2024
- I quit collecting Steelbooks
A Steelbook Blu ray or 4k UHD were things I used to love collecting. In this video I discuss the beauty of a Steelbook and why I gave it up and pretty much sold my entire collection...
And also my general dislike of Zavvi
Do you or did you collect steelbooks ?
Any experiences with ordering from Zavvi ?
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Collecting steelbooks feels disorganized compared to non steel books, so I would never want to get one.
Must admit, when I collected them it kinda separated my collection. I’d try to keep all steelbooks together. So any real organisation was kinda out of the window.
I only have a few, and usually it was only because they were on sale and would be either a) the only edition available or b) cheaper than the regular non-steelbook. Or both. Never really got deep into them and I’ve been pretty happy about that.
@@RabbiSteve I’m glad to have pulled away from collecting them now. I think you’ve got them in the right way. It’s the only way I’ll buy a Steelbook now. Price and general availability of the movie or edition.
Never really got into the steel book craze. In all the years of buying movies I’ve only ever bought two and this was because they were on offer in HMV and for some reason they were a couple of quid cheaper than the normal release. They were the Karate Kid remake and Casino. I’m kind of glad I never went down that road.
I still see folks going mad for the steelbooks, just this week I’ve seen numerous posts about The Crow 4k Steelbook.
It was at one point a couple of quid more for a Steelbook, now, you’re talking £7 - £10 more per title. It just became a kinda silly pursuit.
Be happy you were never sucked into it ! I’m happy I got out when I did.
Hi there, thank you for this insight into collecting steel books.
I have to say I’m a steel book fan and some yrs ago I went through quite a faze with them, and as you pointed out collecting can be a stress as you start opening up your package.
I have had my fair share of disappointments with dents and crushed steel books.
I still have my collection although not too many and my collecting has somewhat reduced as they can be expensive.
But I certainly get where you’re coming from as steel books can look so well presented especially the numbered ones , you know with the plastic card at the back of the steel book that special low number that maybe just maybe be worth something one day.
Well I very much doubt it 😊
@@paulgirling9927 it all became a bit too much to handle with the steelbooks. The stress and sometimes disappointment along with that collector mindset of gotta have em all. It just became unmanageable for me. Far healthier for me to just quit collecting them rather than continuing to chase.
Not everyone collects in the same way but I have a weird addiction thing which meant I was trying to have it all rather than just limiting it to a reasonable amount.
As for the value, I’ve seen so many of mine that were worth a lot on the resale market plummet in value as new editions or releases came out.
This video of course is just my point of view, I’m sure there are lots of folks out there that have differing feelings or opinions.
I have only one: Sucker Punch. I’m a lover of tins (mostly vintage/antique but some newer) and the artwork absolutely floored me. The movie was to a certain degree a disappointment but I love the visuals and this is the only copy I have or will have. I also have Anchor Bay’s Immortal Edition of The Highlander in a metal slipcase, Timeless Media’s release of the old Buster Crabbe Flash Gordon serial in a sweet fat tin case, and a tin boxed Disney Rarities edition of Celebrated Shorts 1920’s-1960’s. For me it’s all on a case by case basis but I do love the tin.
@@AndrewFloydWebber I had quite a fat King Kong one at some point in the past. Think there were newer masters coming out so out with the old.
I remember the metal slipcase for Highlander. It was pretty unique at the time.
The same kind of happen to me, steelbooks just felt like so much pressure now. I haven't brought many in over a year. now I only get ones of shows or films I really like and if I like it that much I prefer to get a premium like from Manta Labs.
I’ve never actually got a premium edition from Manta Labs. They do look great but fear it would be something else I got drawn too far into. I’m very aware of my addictive nature to collecting certain things so have to be a little careful at what I start with.
They’re easy habits to drop into aren’t they. Glad I’ve left the steelbooks behind.
I must have a crazy sense of smell. I have never bought anything from Zavvi and I have never considered a steelbook purchase. When I think about why it's just, something about steelbooks, and Zavvi, just smells "off". That's all I can say. Thanks for confirming my physical-media-whiffing skills are up to scratch/
Zavvi are milking it. They’ve started on certain limited editions now too. There’s a massive premium on them although the only extra stuff is usually printed cards / booklets or a card hard box. As nice and tempting as they are… I see they’re a complete rip off.
You’ve done well to avoid them. Who do you use now for orders ? I tend to find HMV is the most reliable. Amazon have had delays on new releases recently.
@@PhillwithadoubleL I only buy from HMV when I go to a physical store. I barely buy anything new so most of my stuff comes from Music Magpie. Crazy low prices for used physical media. It probably helps that I am ripping every purchase and converting it for my Plex so scruffy covers etc. don't bother me.
I own All and Every Disney steelbook. I'm all in with this collection. I'm not a regular movie collector, just Disney. I own the Zavvi steelbooks of Disney titles. I'm sorry to say I never suffered the experience you had with dented or bent steelbooks. 😕 I'll keep on with my Disney steelbook collection since I have them all. Why not.
If you enjoy collecting them then no reason to stop. It’s good that you have a specific collection for them rather than being drawn into trying to get all you can on Steelbook.
It can become very expensive very quickly.
Great video and good advice and sharing your experience.
I got lucky and put my foot down early on Steelbooks.
1. They heavy (adds up quick)
2. Dent ez
3. Personally, for me, movie > packaging
Agree with all of your points 👆🏼
I had a couple start to look a little scuffed quickly purely from being on and off the shelves a couple of times. Think if you’re collecting them then you gotta also consider the expense and what they’d look like for extra protection.
I hasn't realised I was not subscribed so it was a nice surprise to see a video pop up and realise I had 4 to watch. Now subscribed. Editing is great on these by. It's light and not serious and actually effort has been put in. Much better than the usual dork drooling over new releases and talking mince for 29 mins about it hahaha
Haha ‘talking mince’ - I like that.
I have been trying to edit out where I repeat myself and too much nonsense. Hoping I can get better and better with the editing and content over time. We’ll see what comes next. Hopefully not talking too much mince in the next which is seeming to be shaping up to a longer video than some of the others… well, until I get the scissors back out !
@@PhillwithadoubleL your doing really well. Stick at it :)
I just bought Kickboxer on Blu-ray starring Jean Claude Van Damme for $10 a few days ago on Amazon. Today Sunday I venture to my local Walmart and saw the Walmart was selling an exculsive blu-ray Steelbook version of the same movie for $20+ dollars and the difference between the two is only one is encased in plastic and the other in metal. Other than that there is no difference. There is are NO additional special features on either which is really disappointing, just the movie. In short you are paying $10 extra just to have fancy artwork on a metal frame. Is it worth the extra ten bucks???
I’d have to say nope. I don’t think it is worth the extra when the content is identical.
Main reason for me is that it just sits on the shelf with only the spine showing. I don’t display or use steelbooks in any special way so that extra cost just ain’t worth it for me any more. Content is king. Packaging is just that… packaging.
@@PhillwithadoubleL Make a little mistake. Both movie are just the movie no extras but the Steelbook includes "Digital Copy" which the one I bought on Amazon did not. So for $20 you're paying for the movie twice along with getting the steelcase. Don't even know if the digital copy is in HD or not. I pains me that these day some old movies like this one get re-released so to make a quick buck and they don't put any extras on them like "the making of" at least.
@@mlong9475 yeah, I think apart from the boutique labels the extras in general have got less and less over the years. It’s a shame. I love a good solid behind the scenes doc or even a good audio commentary. Not the fluff featurette things. A good honest account from the making of.
Are you a Van Damme fan ? 88 Films in the UK have had some ok editions of some of his movies. Not completely stacked with extra stuff but ok editions.
It's definitely not worth the extra cost. Personally, I'd pay a tiny bit more to have a plastic case edition over a steelbook.
I do like Steelbooks but prefer mediabooks if honest. Whilst yes, it is the film that's the biggest draw. But I love great artwork and packaging it just compliments the release and feels like something special. It depends on your collecting habits but agree Zavvi saturation of the market for Steelbooks did ruin the special feeling they brought in the early days.
I used to quite like the digibook editions of movies. There were only ever a handful of those that got released in the uk.
Am I right in thinking that there are a number of digi/mediabooks still getting released in Germany ?! Seem to remember seeing a few limited variants of some horror titles.
I’m starting to worry less about the artwork now. Great to look at but… I only ever really see the spine.
Zavvi could of used boxes for extra cost. 4k ruined it for me, re releasing the movie again and again dilutes the love for what you have.
Yeah. I do think there should be packaging options from retailers for sure. Amazon can be hit and miss with what they use too.
4k doesn’t go try her me in that way. I’ve not felt as much pressure to be upgrading to 4k… although some titles I’ve gone in for an upgrade I haven’t gone mad.
@@PhillwithadoubleL I kept all my steelbooks, I have 100's but I have slowed down. Like you I started with the exclusives that were far and few between, then Zavvi went all gung ho and released one for almost every movie. It didn't stop there for me, I bought exclusives from Asia, Best Buy USA, Australia and Europe. Nowadays I seldom buy any and have actually gotten rid of a few.
I used to go mad collection steelbooks but now I've stopped. Just got two silly with all the releases off the same movie. And I am glad that I stopped now I just want to sell them
It sounds like you were on the same boat as me.
I’m glad I’ve stopped too. Frustrating seeing a couple of titles arriving as Steelbook only on their initial release though. I’m trying to be patient waiting for a more standard edition
Pre 2000, I buy my favourite film on Laserdisc. As in, it has the best artwork. Nice vinyl sized cover!
Steel books, I don’t get the hype. They get scratched, dented etc. also second hand, they are missing the paper or card on the back.
I tend to go for standard releases of films/series I like. Again, I only buy what I like, as opposed to what is released.
Laserdiscs always had the best cover art. Did you see the Big Sleeve Blu ray releases they attempted a few years back. Couple of those looked great too.
I’m now trying to only buy what I like. I’ve been a bit daft with collecting in the past.
@@PhillwithadoubleL I sure did. Some were Tesco exclusive.
All you need is one copy of each movie. Also just wanted to say I love your pegboard
100% agree. I don’t have more than 1 copy of a couple of movies and know I shouldn’t and don’t need more than one. Just a weird pull sometimes with some things (I am trying to clear out duplicates now)
I am seeing folks ordering The Crow variants already. It’s exactly the same content too. 🤷🏼♂️
Peg board is from IKEA. Relatively cheap too… well, until you start adding the pots and pegs into the cost !
The artwork has 2B exceptional to warrant a SB, and even then there are the pitfalls of receiving one mint, and even then they are more susceptible to damage unless protected. HMV, slipcovers, and boxed editions for me...
Even when you have the Steelbook through mint. Sliding on and off the shelf. Still so easy to scratch or scuff them. Glad I’ve left that kinda worry behind now.
I just bought my first steelbook movies. RAD and THE LOST BOYS trilogy. I did unboxings’ for them. They are nice. But I rather just get normal blu-rays. I’ll collecting media now.
I’m just sticking to the standard releases where possible now. Sometimes you just can’t avoid the steelbooks, depending on the release… or you might find an offer where they’re cheaper.
My first blu-ray steelbook was Highlander and I bought it from HMV. I didn't really know what steelbooks were, but it looked nice. I then pre-ordered the limited edition steel tin version of Back to the Future from HMV. Although I ordered it in the shop, they posted it to me and it arrived damaged with a big ding on the front. I didn't complain about it and just blamed the postman. I then set up my RUclips channel showing the steelbook artwork to anyone that was interested in buying it. After a few years, I grew to despise sleelbooks, mainly due to the huge price rise and the poor artwork on them. I prefer a glossy finish and most of the steelbooks are matt. I stop uploading videos. Rant over.
I’m that when with kinda despising steelbooks now. The glossy were nice, I always looked forward to seeing if it was embossed too. Funny how collecting habits can change depending on your experience with varying factors.
Have you still got steelbooks in your collection or have you done what I’ve been doing and selling / replacing them ?
I have never been into Steelbooks, they just don’t make any sense to me. I’d much rather have a standard edition than pay extra for a different case if one is available. Artwork wise I’ll get my fix for that from Sountrack LP covers or buy the actual UK Quad poster. Although I cherish my collection of Blu’s and 4K’s, unless it’s a premium collectors set then I don’t really care for the artwork - original art is always preferred though.
The effort that went into LP cover art was fantastic.
When steelbooks were £1 or £2 more it didn’t seem much. Now, they’re tending to really inflate cost above a standard edition. It can be around £10 more which is getting a little silly.
I’m glad I pulled away from collecting them.
I always like to get the best of the best, so I'll pay some extra for a steel book version since I do prefer them, or better still a collectors edition of something where you get the cool extra stuff like booklets and whatever. I can understand not wanting to do this though if you're always collecting physical media as it would probably end up costing a fortune. I'm not a collector though, I only buy things I want to watch, and if I don't care for something I'll just sell it.
But, I'd never go to the trouble of replacing something I already own with a better version, unless what I have is in terrible condition, or the better version has a bunch of bonus features on it that my version doesn't have.
I did think of replacing all of my Red Dwarf DVDs with the Blu Ray box set since there are some bonus features on them that are not on the DVDs, but then I found out that strangely the picture quality is worse on the Blu Rays than how it is on the DVD's, so I'm not going to bother.
I’m trying to slow down the collecting as I was buying more than what I actually wanted and cared about. I do see why everyone tends to go for the nice editions with the booklets and things but… when I sit and consider the collection I realise I never really make use of the booklets or art cards. I’ll always 100% go for the best edition for content (in terms of on disc features) over packaging.
Sounds like you did the right thing holding off for reviews on the Red Dwarf set. Seeing similar things happening between the 4k and Blu ray releases at times too.
The slip cover crowd is even worse, they’ll buy a 4k movie they already own just for the slip cover…a piece of cardboard…it’s absolutely insane.😅
@@ronthorn3 although I’d go for a disc with the slip rather than without… I’ve never gone hunting for the cover or purchase another copy because it has one. That kinda thing amazes me more when it’s the exact same artwork too.
Thankfully this isn’t an issue for me, I stick to the regular blu-ray release (It’s an OCD thing) but I can see the appeal, there are pro’s and con’s. Nice one Phill, take care mate👍😃👍
Absolutely
I see why folks collect them and think they’re pretty nice.
My issue has been the way I collect. I seem to go into an all or nothing kinda mind set feeling like I had to have every Steelbook edition. It was exhausting.
Recognising my behaviours a little more now and slowly trying to free myself from them.
You did the right thing sticking to the regular releases. Your OCD helped you out for this one !
Hope you’re keeping well buddy ? 😃
If you care about artwork, get a nice poster.
The thing about the artwork too… it hardly ever gets displayed anyway. The only thing we really see of the cover is the spine. So, does it really matter about the art on the cover 🤷🏼♂️
Good call on the nice poster though. I’ve tended to be swinging that way in the office and tried to find some unique pieces
Many releases come with nice posters 👌
Are steelbooks like DVDs and blu-rays
@@nickthompson4978 steelbooks are literally just the packaging for the DVDs / Blu ray / 4k and some PS & XBOX Games.. big collecting addiction for some.
@@MattVs_Movies how do you get rid of the creases though ?! Must admit, I’d generally look at buying a print of something if it’s a movie I want on my wall. I do love some of the alternate or fan made alternatives.
Well made video. I still get Steelbooks, but i only get certain ones , but they do rinse the market
Thanks 🙌🏼
I was just looking at some pre orders. Those early Steelbook announcements. The prices seem to be going up and up. The Crow and Seven seem massively expensive. £45 for Seven I think it was. It’s bordering on insanity.
I know I mentioned in a previous comment but those new Stallone steelbooks due out in June. 2 movies at £18 each… both available in a 5 movie Stallone box set which you can pick up under £15… with 3 extra movies.
2 movies at £36 vs 5 movies at £15. Where’s the sense in that 🤷🏼♂️ they’re exactly the same discs.
@@PhillwithadoubleL I personally see Steelbooks as more of a collectable more than anything else. I used to buy loads and to be honest could do will culling the collection
@@GeekLegionofDoom I had to cull. If not I’d have found it far too easy to just get sucked back into trying to collect as many as I could.
Think I have a slight addictive personality.
@@PhillwithadoubleL That's what our hunter gatherer instinct looks like in the modern age
I never liked steelbooks all that much. Always found them to look a bit cheap and tacky. My main gripe is the spines, where the title has to be a lot smaller font-size.
I own maybe 5 or so now, but they were all bought because buying the steelbook edition was either the only way to own a particular title (The Human Centipede trilogy stitched together as one film, uncut. No shame!), get certain content unavailable elsewhere (e.g. Arrow UK's steelbook release of Audition for the booklet absent from the standard case, The Hurt Locker steelbook for the director's commentary which has never been put on a standard UK release), or for rectified technical issues (Pan's Labyrinth steelbook for the fixed audio after the standard release was botched). I've never bought one purely for the aesthetic quality of the steelbook itself, even if owning a few now has softened my distaste for them.
@@19jez89 I still have a few left, don’t t feel as much like I need to switch them out for standard cases any more. I’m ok with just that handful but certainly avoid them where possible now.
I buy steels. But it has got to the point that I'll only buy the films that i know I'll watch again. I do look at my collection and think, why did I buy that? It's just sitting on a shelf and cost £30.
I also don't get the must haveultiple versions of the same film. It does become an obsession for some.
It became an obsession for me.
Both the duplicates thing and steelbooks.
I just saw a couple of Stallone movies are getting Steelbook releases. Tango & Cash and Cobra. £18 each.
You can get exactly the same discs in a Stallone box set with 3 other movies for around £14 total. It’s a premium for the steelbooks that just seems ridiculous. Those that are addicted and have that obsession are being milked.
@@PhillwithadoubleL Cobra being released again? This is exactly the thing that we're talking about.
@@darrylcrick7816 HMV exclusive releasing in June. It’s bordering on ridiculous isn’t it !?
Great video Phill, really glad I didn't get bitten by the steelbook bug 🥴🤣 especially as you have to deal with Zavvi, as you mentioned, that's the last place I want to end up 🤯😱 enjoyed this Phill 🤩🤩👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it.
Weird that there was breaking news today that said that Zavvi was breaking away from parent company The Hut Group. No idea if this will affect their behaviours and service in anyway in the future. Can’t say I’m in a rush to find out though.
There’s still a fair number of Steelbook collectors out there. I still kinda see the appeal but don’t want to get back into them in any way. Prices are way inflated for them now too.
I've never understood the appeal of steel books. They'll always end up scratched up, especially where the two halves move together to keep the case closed. They're more difficult to read the writing on the narrower spine, too. If a regular plastic case becomes damaged, they can easily be replaced. We can't do that with steel books.
I’m glad I stepped back from collecting them. The ones i still have, even though they’re pretty well cared for you can still see the slight scuffing from just being off the shelves every now and again.
Certainly no longer want to pay the premium to collect them. And it also now really annoys me when some releases seem to only be coming as Steelbook being the only option for its initial release.
Steelbooks have a nicer quality feel than plastic bluerays. Its like the cases are from the 1950s. Im sure if blueray was around at that time those are the only cases they would have used because they cared more about quality at that time.
They do have a more quality feel but… more susceptible to damage.
The biggest thing that bothers me. Yes, they might be better looking and feel better quality but generally. They sit on the shelf and you only really see the spine. Content it king. I’d take a Blu ray in a paper bag if the behind the scenes docs and other extras were better.
This nonsense, of “reissuing” *sold-out* steelbooks, REALLY pisses me off.
Yep, it was one of my breaking points with collecting steelbooks. There wasn’t many re issued at the time but it was enough to put me off.
Do you collect steelbooks ? The more I look at the prices of some newer releases the more I’m glad that I pulled back from actively collecting them.
@@PhillwithadoubleL I had been more, or less collecting them by default. I’m actually stunned to see the prices on these things at Walmart, in particular. Films selling for $5-7 on bluray (and a few 4K) are now $25-30, just because they are in the steelbook format. Price gouging at its finest.
@@celluloidtherapy5003 oh it’s ridiculous price gauging.
In the UK we have Cobra and Tango & Cash coming to Steelbook. They’re £18 each.
You can get a Stallone box set with the same discs plus 3 other movies for £15 or under. It’s beyond insanity.
It's quite interesting - so much of what you're talking about applies to me and coin collecting...LOL
Honestly, I think the same principles apply across the board. There are so many similarities across numerous hobbies and interests.
At 2.45, You do not have to buy just cos zavvi are flooding the market, buy what you want.
Do we need the sound effects?
It’s the impulse though… my mentality with collecting. I know we don’t have to buy everything but Somehwere in my head. I feel like I had to.
It’s quite difficult to explain but it’s just the way my head worked with collecting these things.
Not sure we do need the sound effects. Still learning the RUclips thing and trying different things. Taking feedback from folks as I go along and trying to keep changing things up.
Maybe write some notes down, and try not to waffle like the fuzz does, or Ken from midlevelmedia plugging his channel at the beginning, like 2 mins is not enough!!!@@PhillwithadoubleL
I don't care about the packaging so much but if I find one cheap I will snag it. I was just in goodwill they had movies 10 for 3.00 and one was a brand new sealed steelbook of resident evil so sure in that case ha.
I wouldn’t have said no to a Steelbook at that price to be honest.
I’ve moved past worrying too much about the cover art and packaging now. These videos have made me realise how much I put into a certain way of collecting when all I really care about is the content.
Wish we had some Goodwill in the UK. See numerous videos with some absolute steals in the way of pricing. Think the UK charity shops in general have become fairly over priced in store. They better know their products now and tend to list the ‘better’ stuff on eBay.
yeah... The only steelbooks I own are extremely begrudging purchases where it was a case of the I had a choice of the steelbook or absolutely nothing in terms of a physical release.
Really don't like the things, sure they look sorta pretty... But you have to keep the stupid, delicate, and instantly scuffed card sleeve, which tends to get ruined, if you want to keep the information that standard packaging includes as a matter of course - and the disc spindles/case protection feels marginal at best for a lot of them - so it always felt like I was paying more for a worse product.
Then again I also feel that way about most 'limited' release runs of things - I say eyeing the handful of criterion boxes I've got, all with their creased card sleeves from shipping. And the Twin Peaks set I'm going to port over to a standard case, since the 'premium' packaging is both keeping the discs under a suspicious amount pressure, and leaching plasticiser all over them from whatever plastic they laminated the card sleeves with.
Not sure about you but I find some of the Criterion packaging… difficult. That Parasite release was an absolute pain to get the disc out. Very close to damaging the packaging just to watch the movie.
@@PhillwithadoubleLUrgh yeah - those awful trays where one of the discs is basically 'floating' hovering unsupported on top of the other rather than in a separate tray? Paired with the spindle release being all but useless... and yeah very nervous I'm going to break something one day with one of those. A few of the more recent awful steelbooks use that tray style too making them even more annoying! (Heh sorry, can you tell how strongly I resent this spew of it's the 'limited' release or nothing at all a lot of companies have gone with?)
@@BowievMercury I don’t like the sales tactics with the limited releases.
I do however like what Second Sight do at the moment. They release a limited edition and standard edition at the same time.
Personally, I like the option to get a steel book, if it’s a movie I’m already looking to get, and I like getting bonus material if it’s available to me; but generally if I already own a movie, I’m not one to seek out a different edition of it (unless it’s a favourite of mine and it didn’t get a fair anniversary release before).
TL;DR: I usually just try to find my best option when buying the movie the first time.
P.S. You remind me of that hyper masculine guy from My Name is Earl, and I mean that as a compliment. 😅
I like that the options for sterlbooks are there for folks. I just know I get drawn in to the addictive nature of trying to collect all I can… I need to avoid that habit.
I do find that the pricing is going a little too far for the Steelbook editions.
I’m gonna go look up that character from My Name is Earl now !!
@@PhillwithadoubleL
S4: E23 Bullies
Wally Panzer was his name. Earl made him feel “like a panzy” as a kid, so he ended up becoming a bodybuilder and refused to do anything that would make him “a panzy.”
Earl helps him enter a contest that requires him to shave his body, and teaches him that there’s nothing wrong with a grown man being a little more sensitive/gentle.
The only movie I would buy over and over again is Grease :-) but fortunately my collecting days are over
Grease… I got films. They’re multiplying. And I’m loooooosing control. (Sorry)
Do you feel like you’re missing out on anything by not collecting now ? I’ve stopped physical media purchases for 30 days. Can honestly say, despite missing a couple of sales / pre orders and new releases. I don’t feel like I’ve missed anything. Wondering whether to continue a little longer
I think I had almost everything I wanted and then it just seemed like it was just sitting around. It stung for about a week but 30 years ago I sold my first collection so things come and go.
@@dakert40 I think that’s kinda what I’ve been feeling for a large part of the collection. I still want to keep a selection but know that the numbers I do keep hold of are gonna be pulled back.
You could have stopped after $&@ Zavvi. Says it all with regard to negatives.
Funny timing with this video. I read the Zavvi we’re splitting from parent company The Hut Group. Not sure if this will be better or worse for their customer service and general operating. Hope they get better but I’ll wait to see others experience before attempting to use them again.
Steelbooks, I don't mind if I really like the movie. The one I do regret getting steelbook is conjuring 3 because I didn't like the movie, but the collector, OCD, part of me needed that steelbook as I had the steelbook for the other two.
Collector's editions. If I like the movie a lot I will get the collectors edition. I'm a big fan of the wicker man and brought the boxset as soon as the preorder went live.
With the crow 4k, I did preorder the steelbook, but got it via Amazon as it was way cheaper. Only found out after that zavvi had an exclusive one with a poster and postcards and different steelbook. I'm not bothered by the zavvi version as 1, I've already got a poster on my wall and can print off postcard and 2. It's zavvi, the last 2 steelbooks I received from them arrived damaged. 3. It's cheaper without the bonus stuff, and like you said in one of your videos, you look at them once and then in the case on the shelf
Completing a certain collection for a franchise can become expensive if you’re also trying to maintain the uniformity of a particular edition. It’s like you’re trapped into spending more because of it.
I’ve not ordered The Crow yet. It’s one I do want but already feel being carried away with the hype for it. I’ll hold off until after release and see if there’s a standard version.
As you say, I’m trying to do the same with collectors editions… keep it to only the movies I truly love.
@@PhillwithadoubleL If it is like the Wicker Man, they will do a standard 4k edition 6-18months out. May be over a year as I would suspect that they would want to avoid the original 4k standard coming out around the time of the remake.
If a steel book is only about $5 more than the standard release and I really love the movie yes I'll grab it and I have even found a few in secondhand shop really cheap
But the thing isI have seen some steel books with awful artwork out there
There’s some real lazy steelbooks with the artwork. The one I had for Source Code was pretty bad.
The 2012 one in the video ain’t much better to be fair.
One thing that does frustrate now with avoiding steelbooks. When Arrow put out a movie. You get the choice between Blu ray or 4k. Then they also release a Steelbook edition either both Blu and 4k… I can’t get the standard package either both though. What’s that about !?
I’m not keen on them man. I do have a handful, mainly Scream Factory. Which look nice. I prefer a solid slip cover or packed Limited edition hard box set. Although Zavvi have just tricked me and I ordered The Crow Steelbook. 🤦 Not their exclusive though 😂
Good old Zavvi. They were very quick at listing The Crow. Their publicity was worded in such a way that it did sound like it was exclusive to them.
I was just discussing The Crow with one of my mates. Think I’m gonna ‘try’ and hold of for a standard case version. Similar with The Departed that I’ve just seen announced (at least in the US anyway).
I’ve not gone down the path of the scream factory steelbooks as I pretty much had the titles I wanted from them at the time.
The steelbooks are so easily damaged too. I ruined a couple with scratches or dings when I moved house. It was traumatic at the time.
@@PhillwithadoubleLthey’re not as sturdy as some people think. I’m selling a few of mine. I don’t mind a couple in the collection. Same happened with The wicker man on 4K first we get the elaborate sets. Then they release the same disk standard for a fair price 😮
I do collect steel books if it is a film I really want but I normally just go blu ray or 4k
Glad you’ve not been drawn into collecting them the way I was. Normal amaray cases all the way for me now.
@PhillwithadoubleL if it is a film I really love and the steelbook is really cool ill pull the tigger but normally I do think they are a waste.
COVID killed my love of collecting anything.
Did you have a collection and collecting habit pre Covid ? Do you still have any collection or just lost the passion ?
@@PhillwithadoubleL yeah. But, COVID and my baby mama leaving me and fighting her in the courts on and off the past three years has killed me on buying Steelbook editions and Funko POP figures. I was able to turn around and sell the POP figures to cover legal fees. Blu-rays are currently getting thrown on eBay.
@@EastwoodEscape that just sounds a shitty situation all around.
Hope you get back on your feet soon. Collecting is always something you can start again or come back to. Look after yourself before the ‘stuff’ that’s replaceable.
Remember they aren’t steel books they’re tin cases. They remind me of the old PC Games that came in those tins.
I don’t remember PC games in them but I’ve seen a few for the more recent games consoles… and often sold as the case only with no physical game 😱
If I can only get it on a steelbook I’ll get it, but they aren’t priorities.
I have to try and avoid them. I get sucked into collecting at times and then things start to get away from me. Also worry so much about scratches and dings with them.
I thought you were going to mention them rusting…
I’ve never had any problem with any rusting or any other degrading.
Have you struggled with anything like that on any of your collection ?
@@PhillwithadoubleL I remember a Halo 2 steel book I had years ago got rusty, might depend where you live and maybe the quality of the book?
Gotta say This...
The *steel book artwork* is... *Tacky* (cut and paste images).
You want proof - type in _sketch book_ in the RUclips Page -
You Will say amazing artwork (just sketches with pencil and paper) done by the average joe.... That's far superior than these steel book covers
Keep moving forward:)
I cleared out a massive bunch of steelbooks. The artwork for them doesn’t really matter. I realised that the ones in my collection. I only ever really see the spine anyway.
If I want artwork then I can purchase better prints and more unique stuff from other places AND it’s something I can actually display on my wall.
Ha zavvi micky mouse company had 2 pre orders lately order ages ago they never got delivered says out of stock on site 😅 zavvi take pre order and never send em out never again amazon and hmv
@@garyturley2435 im glad I got out of the steelbook game and stopped using Zavvi.
I’ve had issues with Amazon before but nothing like the issues made by Zavvi
Imagine if you went international with your collections.....
I do collect from overseas too. Not really the steelbooks but have imported mainly from USA and Australia with a few from Germany too. Don’t really go big on importing a lot of things though, cost of importing now has gone way up.
Good watch. Subbed.
Thanks for the sub my man !
I will check out your channel too ✌🏼
what I like about steelbooks: the artwork is almost always better than the regular release
what I hate about steelbooks: easier to damage - you have to worry about dents and scratching the paint
I’ve scratched up a couple just from moving my collection around before now. Some of the artwork is great but I only usually see the spine so have found myself worrying less and less about the artwork over time. I see some displaying their steelbooks in nice ways, even seen a couple of magnetic walls for displaying. But, sadly I’ve not got the room to have a display like that.
@@PhillwithadoubleL What I hate about the regular blu-ray artwork is that it is almost always designed to attract a casual buyer whereas with steelbooks the target market are people who are already fans of the movie, and so they have more freedom with the artwork. What I wish they would just do with the regular releases is make the artwork double-sided - the more commercial artwork on one side and the more artistic artwork on the other. That way, you have a choice which one you want to display. I have some Playstation games that do that. The alternate cover artwork on the Spider-Man game is a great logo-less action shot of Spidey in Manhattan. If they did that, I'd have no need for steelbooks.
@@googleislame love reversible artwork. Only the boutique labels do it now.
I remember reversible art right back in the VHS days. I worked at blockbuster and loads of the rental covers had reversible art. It used to annoy my manager when I’d swap them as it ‘confused customers’ 😂
#AvoidZavi 😀
@@rdwoolf at all costs !
they are not worth it
Absolutely agree. Maybe back when they were £1 or £2 more. Now, £10 more. Just not worth the premium. Content is king and across standard or Steelbook releases. That content on the disc is identical.