Is it still worth buying sealed Steelbooks?

[Dreamcazman]

I tend to get a little anxious when going to pick up a game from my local EB if it comes with a bonus steelbook. They probably think I'm nuts as I go over it to ensure there are no dents or scratches. If there is, I ask them to get another one. Obviously, this is not something you can do easily if it's being sent to you. Any steelbook that's come in a CE has always been perfect.

My EB is pretty good actually, they seem to handle items much better than many of the other shops here in Australia.

OP, you certainly must've been unlucky or just have a really shitty postman as I think maybe 1-2 out of the hundred or so steelbooks I have arrived with a major dent or scratch which I had to get replaced.

I think it's just one of things you have to accept when it comes to steelbooks. You will undoubtedly get light scratches & other cosmetic marks. If you stress too much about it, it'll drive you crazy. Just think, will you even care in 50yrs time?