Fake steelbooks

[gamecollector_nz]

Originally Posted by Cosmic_Link

So what do you guys make of this? From the same seller that I called out previously for selling Fantasybox cases, but the case internal image clearly shows the Steelbook logo inside the case. Now, would somebody really go as far as to fit a genuine Steelbook of it’s internals and then put a custom tin and spine around it for advertising one and the rest are sold with Fantasybox internals?

This is not an official design, right?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264776750202

These fantasybox dicks can make fake inside case too

[NipRing]

Originally Posted by Cosmic_Link

So what do you guys make of this? From the same seller that I called out previously for selling Fantasybox cases, but the case internal image clearly shows the Steelbook logo inside the case. Now, would somebody really go as far as to fit a genuine Steelbook of it’s internals and then put a custom tin and spine around it for advertising one and the rest are sold with Fantasybox internals?

This is not an official design, right?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264776750202

The 3 cases I’ve gotten from Fantasy Box all clearly shows “Fantasy Box” on the inside. Just sayin.

[L1Slayer]

Originally Posted by Cosmic_Link

So what do you guys make of this? From the same seller that I called out previously for selling Fantasybox cases, but the case internal image clearly shows the Steelbook logo inside the case. Now, would somebody really go as far as to fit a genuine Steelbook of it’s internals and then put a custom tin and spine around it for advertising one and the rest are sold with Fantasybox internals?

This is not an official design, right?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264776750202

Can't say for sure, but technically, they are already producing an inlay that is almost identical to Steelbooks. So producing a fake one wouldn't be a problem.
However, it could also be that third party sellers are buying these fantasybok steels and are switching the inlays on their own, in order to sell them for a profit on eBay. (Getting inlays cheap is no problem. There are gaming steels that cost like 1-2€)

Either way, this development was foreseeable. I just hope this isn't turning into a cat and mice game from here on. (We find a way to destinguish real and fake books and they adapt to it soon after)

[SergeantDijkstraA]

there are also pairs of fake steelbooks called steelbook inside i write with scanavo


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[Spect3r]

Originally Posted by SergeantDijkstraA

there are also pairs of fake steelbooks called steelbook inside i write with scanavo


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They wont be able to do shit about it lol

[Cosmic_Link]

Originally Posted by L1Slayer

Can't say for sure, but technically, they are already producing an inlay that is almost identical to Steelbooks. So producing a fake one wouldn't be a problem.
However, it could also be that third party sellers are buying these fantasybok steels and are switching the inlays on their own, in order to sell them for a profit on eBay. (Getting inlays cheap is no problem. There are gaming steels that cost like 1-2€)

This was my thoughts exactly. This is a pretty shitty thing to happen and is going to make it all the more difficult to distinguish fakes from real. Good luck to anybody who is collecting G2 steelbooks. I think I’ll stop now.

Originally Posted by SergeantDijkstraA

there are also pairs of fake steelbooks called steelbook inside i write with scanavo



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Lucky you for getting a response from them. I reached out for comment and got nothing. XD

[SergeantDijkstraA]

Originally Posted by Cosmic_Link

This was my thoughts exactly. This is a pretty shitty thing to happen and is going to make it all the more difficult to distinguish fakes from real. Good luck to anybody who is collecting G2 steelbooks. I think I’ll stop now.







Lucky you for getting a response from them. I reached out for comment and got nothing. XD

write with them often have a collection of around 700 gaming steelbook no doubles or customs

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[Seesternmann]

Originally Posted by Cosmic_Link

This was my thoughts exactly. This is a pretty shitty thing to happen and is going to make it all the more difficult to distinguish fakes from real. Good luck to anybody who is collecting G2 steelbooks. I think I’ll stop now.



Lucky you for getting a response from them. I reached out for comment and got nothing. XD

If it turns out that from now on all the Fantasyboxes will have inlays which read steelbook, I'm pretty much done with collecting steelcases. I simply don't want to tripple check every time if I'm buying a genuine steelbook or if it's one of those Fantasyboxes.

Although I have to admit that their designs are nice and the quality of their cases is not bad (for those who do not know: I paid more than 100€ for a steelcase of which I thought it would be the original Titanfall 2 Steelbook. Only a few months later I found out it was the Fantasybox. Money wasted ...), I do not want to spend any money on their products as I do not want to support this.
Plus, even if I would consider buying their steelcases, it's simply too expensive as they're releasing so much new ones every month.

The fact that Scanavo is doing nothing about this was to be expected, but I have no idea what to do other than informing them.

Anyway, in case anyone of us can confirm that more Fantasyboxes will have the steelbook brand on their inlay, pls post here with links and photos. Hopefuly we can stay tuned of any new developments so that everyone of us is aware when buying steelcases.

[Cosmic_Link]

Originally Posted by SergeantDijkstraA

write with them often have a collection of around 700 gaming steelbook no doubles or customs

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I’m only jealous...

[Gunmaster51]

Haven't really been collecting steels lately, but was thinking of starting again soon. Reading this thread is making me hesitate though. Custom steels have been a thing for years now, but it has always been easy to make the distinction between customs and the real thing. But looking at some of the pics of these fakes is scaring me. They look very similar to originals. I really don't want to drop $100+ on a steel just to receive it and find out it's a fake. It's bad enough buying steels online and hoping you get them safe and sound without any dents. Now you gotta worry about this too?

What's really shitty is that these fakes are going to dilute the market and bring down the value of the genuine steels as well. Like people who have spent hundreds for certain rare steels will have a hard time ever selling them again for that price if there's dozens of fake versions of that steel which are selling for a fraction of a price.

I might just retire entirely from collecting steels entirely if these fakes flood the market lol.