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Old 05-17-2020, 03:52 PM
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Default Re: Fake steelbooks

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Originally Posted by Seesternmann View Post
That's a good point.

If people are making their own custom steelcases, I have no problem with that. And if they decide to sell them because other people are interested in them (because of nice designs are whatever) I also do not have any problems with that. BUT they have to advertise these as custom made.

What I can not tolerate, ist that fact, that many of these (regardless if fake or custom) are advertised as official steelbooks. I do understand that steelbook is not only the trademark but it also somehow became the name for all sorts of steelcases.
As you can see from the pictures for the fake Titanfall 2 steelcase, this goes in the category of fake steelbook. The design is either identical or so close to the original that I could not tell it's not an official steelbook before I bought it. This was advertised as a genuine steelbook and I fell for it.

What I'm complaining about is, that most sellers - although they know it's custom made or a fake replica - do want to make profit with wrong advertisement.
100% agree.
Im ok with custom steelbooks as long as announced as custom steelbooks.
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