"FZ" <> wrote...
> Hi Gang,
> I was wondering if someone could enlighten me. I have recently
> decided to try and pick up some of the out of print Criterion DVDs on
> Ebay. I guess I didn't realize that fakes were that common, but it
> looks like it may be so.
Fakes of OOP Criterions on eBay are fairly common. It's
frustrating because it's also one of the places that legitimate
OOP DVDs pop up frequently.
> Is the rule of thumb that if the Criterion DVD doesn't have a
> colored ring around it then it's a fake? Do any of them have two
> authentic versions (ring and no ring)? I see people selling authentic
> "factory sealed copies" but claim the disc has no ring and it comes
> with no insert......HUH?!! Do people make DVD-R copies, scan and
> laser print the label, use hair dryer shrink wrap and then pawn them
> off as new....is that what's going on?
No, these discs are pressed at an actual DVD replication plant.
Usually these discs originate from Asia, mostly China or Malaysia,
due to the rampant piracy over there and the willingness of some
replication plants to overlook the legitimacy of some of the DVDs
they press.
> Sorry for so many questions, but could anyone give me the rundown on
> these things? I just want to know I'm getting the real thing before I
> start shelling out $70, $80, etc.... Thanks so much!!!!
From the FAQ at
www.criterionco.com
How can I identify a bootleg Criterion DVD?
There's no sure-fire way to identify a bootleg Criterion
disc. DVD bootleggers are extremely crafty and resourceful
and they are not to be underestimated. A good thing to do is
to make sure that the DVD's ISBN number, UPC code, and
catalog number match those that appear on our website. In
addition, look for our copyright and confirm that the audio,
video, and features specs match up. Although this cannot
definitively determine a disc's authenticity, you can feel safer
if this information is consistent.
www.criteriondvd.com used to have a list, but that site is down
for the time being.
-Jay
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