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I don't think so. A steelbook that has a release in different countries. It also has previous versions. So it would take a lot longer than 2 hours to sell out, surely. Unless someone bought a whopping batch on their own.
Then you look at... Cinderella Steelbook for example. It has no previous steelbook releases (AS IN, STEELBOOK). It will sell out eventually but not within 8 hours. Again, I smell something off.
Maybe I'm wrong, but I feel like the cross section of people that want Star Trek and are into Steelbooks is probably quite a bit larger than people who want Cinderella and are into Steelbooks. With only a few exceptions, I don't care about owning classic Disney movies in Steel. Maybe if I had kids or something I would feel differently, but then I'd probably also have less money for Steels
You're comparing apples and oranges. The main appeal of this title is the print run, whereas it isn't with Cinderella. If Cinderella had been limited to 1000 copies and took longer to sell out, then you may have had a point.
The German Version is Shiny Matte Finish
Satin type finish
The Zavvi release should be the exact same with only difference been the Back of the Jcard in English
German Steelbook
Pictures from Ricster
It available cheaper from Amazon Germany EUR Price €16,99 and not limited to 1000
EUR €22.20 including Shipping to Rep of Ireland
Zavvi Price £19.99 Sterling Euro Price €24.59
Zavvi Limited to 1000 but you can get it no problem from Amazon Germany that's not limited to 1000
In reality its not limited to 1000
Price Zavvi at a maximum should have been only £14.99
Satin type finish
The Zavvi release should be the exact same with only difference been the Back of the Jcard in English
German Steelbook
Pictures from Ricster
DE - Star Trek Alternative Number 2
Satin type finish.
All images can be clicked on for a closer view. They are all high res and can be viewed at full scale.
Below are shots to help show the finishing on the steel.
HDN EXCLUSIVE SHOTS
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HDN EXCLUSIVE FINISHING SHOT
Extremely close up shot to help show you the paint job
Comparison to Uk Alternative Number 1
It available cheaper from Amazon Germany EUR Price €16,99 and not limited to 1000
EUR €22.20 including Shipping to Rep of Ireland
Zavvi Price £19.99 Sterling Euro Price €24.59
Zavvi Limited to 1000 but you can get it no problem from Amazon Germany that's not limited to 1000
In reality its not limited to 1000
Price Zavvi at a maximum should have been only £14.99
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I've just done the same. Maybe if we actually had some official info on the finish, then I probably would've kept it... not worth the risk though imo.
In my opinion this Zavvi Variant Edition release is a waste of time
No need to be limited to 1000 when its easily available from Germany its the same steelbook
If Zavvi wanted to do a Real Exclusive Steelbook
They Should have done the Following
1) 2 Disc Release with previous extras disc
2) Exclusive Artwork not used before by anyone
3) Full Gloss Finish with embossed Title or debossed
4) Price £14.99 to £16.99 Max
5) 2000-2500 Limited Edition
6) Best part Artwork could have been chosen by a exclusive HDN Vote
This is just my opinion but its what I think Zavvi and Paramount should have arranged
No need to be limited to 1000 when its easily available from Germany its the same steelbook
If Zavvi wanted to do a Real Exclusive Steelbook
They Should have done the Following
1) 2 Disc Release with previous extras disc
2) Exclusive Artwork not used before by anyone
3) Full Gloss Finish with embossed Title or debossed
4) Price £14.99 to £16.99 Max
5) 2000-2500 Limited Edition
6) Best part Artwork could have been chosen by a exclusive HDN Vote
This is just my opinion but its what I think Zavvi and Paramount should have arranged
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there is a difference between "going" for buy it now price and what it is actually going to go for.
It's a very good point...I definitely agree.
It makes one wonder what the term "exclusive" means anymore. Obviously, the artwork isn't exclusive here, since Germany has the same. Is this a Zavvi exclusive simply because it's the only steel with this artwork AND English text on packaging? I dunno...just seems a wee bit misleading somehow.
I do have a huge watch list and if memory serves me right I have seen 2 sell for 30+ over the weekend.
Well I just saying Zavvi star trek Steebook has 2 of the highest selling ones were £27.99 (Auction)and one for £34 BIN price.
Maybe ebay have cancelled other orders.
Maybe ebay have cancelled other orders.
If the only difference is the J-card, then it should simply be called "special piece of cardboard included", not "Ultra Limited".
Shh, you'll ruin the entire Asian steelbook business.
Quite a few of these have ended up on eBay for £40+ now.
Got mine on eBay for £22 plus £3.50 postage. They were going for over £26 earlier and that was about as much as I was willing to pay as I don't have any Star Trek blurays yet.
Should of just got the german version or the other much cheaper and better star trek steelbooks..
