Fake steelbooks

[Cosmic_Link]

Are we talking about this guy?

Have been keeping an eye on these dodgy "steelbooks" and it's sad to see how much they are selling for and how many unsuspecting people are buying these. I already know what the answer is and have messaged him and called him out on it as well as reported all of his listings. He has sent me message with an image of an original steelbook open with the steelbook branding and has assured me that it is genuine. Obviously it's not and I have no intention of purchasing from him and am just wasting his time. I have requested a photo of said steelbook next to today's newspaper. Let's see if he's willing to play. Without any prompt from me he's already offered to drop the price to €90. This is a photo that he has sent me which should be enough to "Verify" that what he is selling is genuine, so if people are buying steelbooks online, be forever vigilant.




This is the listing that I've been querying.

The fact that all of his listings state "Without Guarantee & Return !!! PRIVATE SALE" should also throw red flags.

[L1Slayer]

Originally Posted by Cosmic_Link

Are we talking about this guy?

Have been keeping an eye on these dodgy "steelbooks" and it's sad to see how much they are selling for and how many unsuspecting people are buying these. I already know what the answer is and have messaged him and called him out on it as well as reported all of his listings. He has sent me message with an image of an original steelbook open with the steelbook branding and has assured me that it is genuine. Obviously it's not and I have no intention of purchasing from him and am just wasting his time. I have requested a photo of said steelbook next to today's newspaper. Let's see if he's willing to play. Without any prompt from me he's already offered to drop the price to €90. This is a photo that he has sent me which should be enough to "Verify" that what he is selling is genuine, so if people are buying steelbooks online, be forever vigilant.




This is the listing that I've been querying.

The fact that all of his listings state "Without Guarantee & Return !!! PRIVATE SALE" should also throw red flags.

The last part about no guarantee & return is pretty normal. At least here in germany. Basically every private seller puts it into their listing. (doesn't do jack, but everyone thinks it's better to do so)

But the Steelbook is obviously fake. If you look at the Tlou listing, the 5th picture shows the inlay and it reads "Fantasybok". And lowering the price without you having asked for it is definetly a red flag. So yeah, he is trying to trick you.
Good thing you noticed his crap!

[SBCollectorAl]

Originally Posted by L1Slayer

The last part about no guarantee & return is pretty normal. At least here in germany. Basically every private seller puts it into their listing. (doesn't do jack, but everyone thinks it's better to do so)

But the Steelbook is obviously fake. If you look at the Tlou listing, the 5th picture shows the inlay and it reads "Fantasybok". And lowering the price without you having asked for it is definetly a red flag. So yeah, he is trying to trick you.
Good thing you noticed his crap!

I can't read "fantasybok". I read steelbook.

[L1Slayer]

Originally Posted by SBCollectorAl

I can't read "fantasybok". I read steelbook.

I tried to highlight it as best as I can.
On his auction picture you can barely see that the first letter should be an F.
You can definetly tell it's not an S.
Also: Fantasybok is one letter longer than Steelbook, which is the best way to tell them apart if it's not possible to read the inlay print.
Looking closely at said picture, you can tell it's 10 letters which is exactly the length of Fantasybok. (Steelbook only having 9)

[SBCollectorAl]

Originally Posted by L1Slayer

I tried to highlight it as best as I can.
On his auction picture you can barely see that the first letter should be an F.
You can definetly tell it's not an S.
Also: Fantasybok is one letter longer than Steelbook, which is the best way to tell them apart if it's not possible to read the inlay print.
Looking closely at said picture, you can tell it's 10 letters which is exactly the length of Fantasybok. (Steelbook only having 9)

Okay now I see it but it is still difficult to read for me, but the difference about the numbers of letters makes sense so that is a good example how you can find out which is fake and which is not.

[L1Slayer]

Originally Posted by SBCollectorAl

Okay now I see it but it is still difficult to read for me, but the difference about the numbers of letters makes sense so that is a good example how you can find out which is fake and which is not.

Yeah, only problem is: If they sell their steels sealed, you have no way of knowing unless you unseal it...