glitter/fated.. Is this a bootleg?

sparkle glitter · #1 10th May 2009, 02:55 AM

I recently purchased what was described as the Japan version of the cd+dvd of glitter/fated on ebay. Everything on it says made in Japan, it has the Avex logo, etc. But I noticed that on the CD and DVD there is some red text around the holes, I can't read Japanese, so I don't know what it says, but I know from looking at pictures of other Japan versions online that they do not have this text.

So, could this be a bootleg? Or an overseas version? Or something? It seems pretty high quality for a bootleg. I'm just real confused about this text.

micster · #2 10th May 2009, 02:57 AM

The case seems real enough cos of the avex logo in the plastic but that red writing is rather perplexing

FIRSTKLAS · #3 10th May 2009, 03:03 AM

It's probably an evaluation/sample copy.

It's official, it's just not meant to be sold.

Maxker · #4 10th May 2009, 03:13 AM

wow. That's a ultra rare limited store promotion CD . Nice

sparkle glitter · #5 10th May 2009, 03:44 AM

I just noticed the Secret and GUILTY CD's I bought from them have this red text too. So, they're not bootlegs or anything? That's nice to know. That text really is ugly and annoying though. I really hate how they didn't say anything about this in the description. Also wtf - my Cyber Trance says "SAMPLE - LOANED" by the hole of the CD. I payed $20 for that thinking I was getting a good deal. **** ebay. Sorry..ranting here.

Delirium-Zer0 · #6 10th May 2009, 04:23 AM

Yeah, they're not bootlegs at all. They're just promos, just as real & official as the real thing. They're actually quite collectible to some degree. Your Cyber Trance is also a promo. $20 was a very good deal for that.

JackieRos · #7 10th May 2009, 04:39 AM

it does look official

FIRSTKLAS · #8 10th May 2009, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by sparkle glitter

I just noticed the Secret and GUILTY CD's I bought from them have this red text too. So, they're not bootlegs or anything? That's nice to know. That text really is ugly and annoying though. I really hate how they didn't say anything about this in the description. Also wtf - my Cyber Trance says "SAMPLE - LOANED" by the hole of the CD. I payed $20 for that thinking I was getting a good deal. **** ebay. Sorry..ranting here.

I'm guessing you bought them from either headynana (JAPANCD) or GSKOHOUSE? Most, if not all, of their auctions are sample CDs.

I really hate how they don't state that fact too. It's dishonest.

It's also upsetting since they are selling stuff they likely got for free (or for next to nothing) at near-retail prices.

Edit: another seller of sample CDs is "spiderpage." Just to let everyone know.

visionfactory · #9 10th May 2009, 06:59 AM

I can read "...promotion..." and "...avex group..."

I like this kind of CD since they are quite rare and the mixes might be differents

ownsarai · #10 10th May 2009, 07:00 AM

Well, it's not really that disappointing when you consider that they are actually kind of rare. I would be happy to have one in my collection~

~angel*ayumi~ · #11 10th May 2009, 07:58 AM

Strange that they changed it to Japanese text. I have a Unite Simgle were they write "Sample on loan" in eglish.

chloeM · #12 10th May 2009, 09:26 AM

wow... niceone

rookies · #13 10th May 2009, 11:11 AM

You're so lucky to get promo CD. *__*

Chiharo · #14 10th May 2009, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by FIRSTKLAS

I'm guessing you bought them from either headynana (JAPANCD) or GSKOHOUSE? Most, if not all, of their auctions are sample CDs.

I really hate how they don't state that fact too. It's dishonest.

It's also upsetting since they are selling stuff they likely got for free (or for next to nothing) at near-retail prices.

Edit: another seller of sample CDs is "spiderpage." Just to let everyone know.

I just learned that yesterday.I bought 3 Ai Otsuka singles from headynana and they are all promo samples...and I agree it's dishonest.I just wish that I've known this earlier.

And Sparkle_glitter, all of those 3 CDs of mine also have the same text around that hole.
Well people say we should be lucky because it's rare,so let's just be

ALfromHELLSING · #15 10th May 2009, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by FIRSTKLAS

I'm guessing you bought them from either headynana (JAPANCD) or GSKOHOUSE? Most, if not all, of their auctions are sample CDs.

I really hate how they don't state that fact too. It's dishonest.

It's also upsetting since they are selling stuff they likely got for free (or for next to nothing) at near-retail prices.

Edit: another seller of sample CDs is "spiderpage." Just to let everyone know.

****ING ****!!! I'VE JUST BOUGHT three Sowelu CD's from headynana!! NOOO!!

That is why they were cheaper than original version... Damn I'd rather pay more for original versions!

I'll never buy from him again!

Evolution7/4 · #16 10th May 2009, 06:59 PM

It also could be a previous rental CD.

~angel*ayumi~ · #17 10th May 2009, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Evolution7/4

It also could be a previous rental CD.

Rental CDs have a "RD" Sticker on them

ALfromHELLSING · #18 10th May 2009, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Evolution7/4

It also could be a previous rental CD.

All three CD's are brand new and sealed.

EDIT: He just replied on my question.

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greetings.cd were japan sample version.not promo version.also the same quality as the retail version

So everybody who's buying there be Warned!!!

ownsarai · #19 11th May 2009, 02:34 AM

^then there's really no difference. I don't see what the big deal is here.

NintendoHTF1242 · #20 11th May 2009, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ownsarai

^then there's really no difference. I don't see what the big deal is here.

I know right?