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Is this a bootleg?
Purposely made the title vague, I figured this could be an ongoing thread of people asking if something is a bootleg instead of creating a new thread.
So I was interested in getting the Star Wars - Ewok Adventures DVD, which I know is out of print. I was surprised to find some on eBay, but then quickly realized there were too many and they had to be bootlegs. The thing is, the pictures show a sticker on the case, an insert and a pressed double-sided disc, even a security strip inside the case. Do bootlegers have the ability to do all of that? Here's an example which has a lot of obvious red flags (says it's brand new but the pictures show it's not sealed, has 7 available and sold 8 |
Re: Is this a bootleg?
In this case the double sided disc is what makes me think it’s legitimate. I think most people bootlegging stuff are using DVD-R discs. A double sided would require an actual pressing plant and I don’t see them doing that for something like the Ewoks movies.
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Re: Is this a bootleg?
According to the amazon listing, it explicitly states that the original Fox version (released in 2004) was indeed a double sided disc.
I generally don't trust the photos on ebay listings, especially if they're just using generic stock photos for a particular item. If the ebay copies are bootleg pressings of double sided flipper discs, then this would mean a bootlegger has access to an actual dvd pressing plant. |
Re: Is this a bootleg?
I've actually been wondering about this, as I bought one a few years ago. It does appear to be legit, even having the stickers on the case, but checking the disc (which looks exactly like a legit one, pressed by Panasonic with side 2 unlabeled) on a computer shows that there is no CSS encryption or region coding.
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Re: Is this a bootleg?
Originally Posted by milo bloom
(Post 13918823)
In this case the double sided disc is what makes me think it’s legitimate.
I remember when this was going for in the $50 range, wonder if it dipped because they put it up on Disney+ |
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