How to spot bootleg DBZ kai releases

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The One and Only Nam
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How to spot bootleg DBZ kai releases

Post by The One and Only Nam » Wed Aug 14, 2019 9:47 am

Hi guys! I’m in the process of collecting DBZ kai and I was wondering how can one spot the differences between the legit and bootleg versions. Can someone please tell me how to spot the bootleg versions?
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Re: How to spot bootleg DBZ kai releases

Post by KBABZ » Wed Aug 14, 2019 10:39 am

I'm not well-versed in the whole buying from eBay or individuals from Amazon side of things, so this may seem like a rather dumb answer but buying from official sites and trusted retailers is always a good way to go, unless you're looking for something like the Yamamoto-scored Blu-Rays.
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Re: How to spot bootleg DBZ kai releases

Post by LostTimeLord » Wed Aug 14, 2019 1:21 pm

Using single-layer discs instead of dual-layer ones is one giveaway. Any DVD with more than 3 episodes or Blu-ray with more than 4 is either dual layered or a bootleg.
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Re: How to spot bootleg DBZ kai releases

Post by Dragon Ball Ireland » Thu Aug 15, 2019 1:40 am

KBABZ wrote: ↑Wed Aug 14, 2019 10:39 amunless you're looking for something like the Yamamoto-scored Blu-Rays.
Which is what most people who buy Kai would be looking for. The Manga UK Blu-Rays are still the only way to go for getting a new factory-sealed copy of episodes 1-39 with that score, although I have a feeling with Funimation buying the company the score on those sets may be replaced with Kikuchi soon so if someone is on a budget and wants to own Kai I wouldn't blame them for depending on the second hand market. I definitely think anyone who does this should check with the seller first to see pictures of the item first to verify its the official release.
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Re: How to spot bootleg DBZ kai releases

Post by KBABZ » Thu Aug 15, 2019 5:00 am

Dragon Ball Ireland wrote: ↑Thu Aug 15, 2019 1:40 am
KBABZ wrote: ↑Wed Aug 14, 2019 10:39 amunless you're looking for something like the Yamamoto-scored Blu-Rays.
Which is what most people who buy Kai would be looking for. The Manga UK Blu-Rays are still the only way to go for getting a new factory-sealed copy of episodes 1-39 with that score, although I have a feeling with Funimation buying the company the score on those sets may be replaced with Kikuchi soon so if someone is on a budget and wants to own Kai I wouldn't blame them for depending on the second hand market. I definitely think anyone who does this should check with the seller first to see pictures of the item first to verify its the official release.
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Re: How to spot bootleg DBZ kai releases

Post by bernhard90 » Wed Sep 18, 2019 4:18 pm

Hi, I made an topic about this! So every bootleg is in 1 topic to see.

viewtopic.php?f=7&t=43610&p=1618152#p1618152
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