An excellent, entertaining, & informative video, Mike. I enjoyed the side by side comparison. I was a recent recipient of a fake Beatles Mono Box Set bought on Amazon. Fortunately, the seller refunded my money and I was able to buy an authentic box set locally. What a relief and what a difference! I recently subscribed to your channel and have been binge watching all your Beatles videos. Keep up the GREAT work.
Thanks for sharing this with everyone. I actually opted to only buy the mono box when it came out in 2009 and bought the stereo CDs separately. I did buy the stereo box for my son last year but it was a valid one. I did fall victim to a fake Rolling Stones in mono box a few years ago but the tricky thing there was the official set sometimes lacks quality so it’s hard to know the difference. Looking forward to the next video. Thanks again,
Exactly. It took a bit of investigative work to determine my Stones Mono box was legit. I was convinced it wasn't until I looked at the inner rings of the CDs and compared them on Discogs. Very shoddy work.
I watched this before I bought brand new through Amazon, and yet as soon as I opened the package I immediately knew it was a fake... can't even trust buying from a reputable source. Thanks for showing us what to look out for man!
Hey Beatle bruv, it George here from England. I'd just like to point out just how much I enjoy your Beatles reviews. The coolest thing is, you are so obviously a fan, that I feel the fellowship, that only Beatle bruva's (or sista's)can happily share & like, whilst becoming part of the Magical Mystrey Mike family. That is why I'm more than happy to consider both myself & yourself as 'Beatle bruva's'. Keep the reviews coming. And thanx for your content. Cos it is obviously considered & well thought out. Gb to all the bruva's & sista's, who are happy to part of MMM Beatle family, George Xx.
Thank you so much!! I've been trying to find anyone who knew how to spot a counterfeit from a real one of these sets, as I'm looking to upgrade my collection from the 80s!
You’re very welcome. Deals are out there, but unfortunately there are a lot of these fakes mixed in. It you are looking online, be sure to ask questions and request photos. ✌️
Thanks for posting this ! I was about to buy a Beatles Stereo Box set on eBay for a low price . Sounded too good to be true and I have heard of these counterfeits over the years. You get what you pay for in life! Shame on these counterfeiters.
You’re welcome! Glad you didn’t go for one of the counterfeits... garbage! Unfortunately, sometimes buyers pay good money and they certainly do not get what they paid for.
Mike thank you, your videos just enlighten me. yesterday I bought the obvious fake one with the small green box on its header. Luckily the seller had claimed that it was original before, and with YOUR VIDEO, I can clarify that it was indeed a garbage. I completed my refund just after that. The thing is, almost all store at online shop in my country sell this counterfeit one. I'm pretty sure not few of them knew if it was fake considering twas all imported. Thanks Mike, you're legend, and your videos are insightful and hilarious at the same time
Excellent. I’m really glad 1.) you were entertained. 2.) this video helped you avoid getting ripped off.
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I got one. The price was suspicious but I bought just to check it. When the box arrived and I got it out, I started to laugh. So many errors and cheap material that I started to laugh instead of being pissed.
Does anyone know why the Rubber Soul 1965 mix issued in the Beatles CD mono box 2009 has more reverbe than the original vynil UK first pressing 1965 mono?
@@MagicalMysteryMike I was very surprised when I got thar first pressing how very dry the sound is. Dryer than the studio itself, I would say. Its like recorded in a dry living room. Wonderfully compact and direct but very dry.
@@Beatgeneration2010 thank you so much. I always appreciate the honesty of your comments. I just published part two, and I’m looking to get part 3 out by the end of the week. Have a great night!
Just curious. Does the quality of the cds sound different ? I know it’s not what we paid for but if we found a reproduction real cheap is the sound still there ? Thank you
Provided the discs aren't damaged by glue from the poor-quality of manufacturing and actually contain the correct mixes, the sound quality could technically be that of the official CDs. It would be like burning a CD-R using lossless files.
It seems not all fakes are created equal. As to the slip cover, while my fake does have the little square to the left of the T, it lacks most of the other telltales you describe. It doesn’t have the FBI warning and neither the shading of the green print nor the apple appear noticeably darker, albeit I don’t have a genuine article to compare to. In fact, aside from the little square, the only noticeable difference I can find from your genuine slip cover is that on mine the square around the “E Exempt from Classification” at the bottom is noticeably faded. As to the smell, mine smells just fine. As for the box itself, while the inner divider on mine appears to be of the less sturdy construction, the gloss is quite “sheenful”, the pull ribbons are securely fixed, there is no serration around the print edges, the half apple on the back is of much better quality than on your fake, and I do indeed find the website and trademark notice below the apple image on the back. In short, the only telltale on my box is the flimsy divider. I picked up my fake in Shanghai back in 2010; I knew it was a fake when I bought it (most everything in Shanghai was), but the genuine article wasn’t available. I’ve watched several videos on fake boxed sets now, and it would appear I managed to snag a much higher quality fake than those described in the videos I’ve seen. Oh, yeah, and my fake came with a reproduction of the Apple USB thrown in for free. I’m going to watch your video on the contents now.
I also went with the Mono box because of the mini-LPs (and because I hated the stereo box's design) and only ever bought Abbey Road and the white album via retail because they're my favorites. Fast forward several years, having learned how to make custom boxes in the past couple years, I decided to get the rest of the stereo CDs individually (including the DVD - found an authentic copy on eBay) and just build a custom box that matches the mono one, drawer and all. So I was examining the 2009 stereo CDs and I noticed that the print quality isn't as sharp as the mono ones. This is especially evident on Help! (US pressing) - the logos at the top of the front cover are printed with halftone dots instead of solid shapes and lines, like its mono counterpart. I panicked a bit and rewatched all three of your "fake" clips and mine seems to be the real thing. I went back and checked my copy of the white album (EU pressing) took out the poster, and compared it with the mono. The stereo poster looks "soft" as if it's printed from a low-res file. This is particularly evident on John's "naked" line art - stereo, blurry; mono, sharp. I wonder if this is the case with your 2009 stereo CDs?
We spoke about the package flaws, In which I agree (terrible). But What about the disks themselves, are they flawed too, does all this fake stuff affect the sound??
Sorry about the delayed response. When the proper transfers are used, they sound identical; however, there’s no way of knowing what sources were used. In addition, the cheep packing often results in glue transfer onto the discs, so they don’t play properly. When you can play ‘em, I suppose the sound is “ok”, sure. But is that really the way you want this music presented? Not me!
I found a stereo box set at a flea market and I thought it was too good to be true and it was. I asked my dad if I can buy it he said sure so went up to the seller and before I bought I checked the cds and the printing on the box and I spotted that it was a fake by the apple being very dark and not light green. Looked at the Cd and it just felt cheap thank god I saw this video before I spent 87 dollars thanks man you saved my 87 bucks from scumbags
Thanks for a great video. The box set is the obvious hole in my collection (despite having the 88 cd box set and Mobile Fidelity Labs box set and on and on and on. I'd be curious if the Mono box has been bootlegged. I'm kind of in the market for the Stereo-did not realize that boots were out there but like all things on EBay, rip off artists run free in the gutters
fortunately for me, I actually got a real stereo box set the very first day of issue (09/09/09). even better is the fact that my version of the box contains all of the original studio albums and the Mini Documentaries DVD, plus as an added bonus there is also a copy of the 2-disc 09.09.09 Sampler CD that was also included as well. a little extra added feature
Wow, interesting. The DVD is still included, but this is the first I've heard that the Sampler was included. That's a nice item in itself. I scored a new copy for a decent price a few years ago. They get pricy, so hold on to that one!
Thanks for sharing this. I too fell victim to this like you, but in the opposite way. I got the stereo box initially and passed on the mono. I kept hearing so much about the mono set about five years later I thought I should check eBay and see what it’s selling for. Boy was I shocked when I found it for $40! Picked that up quickly and when I received it something felt way off about it, especially compared to my official stereo set. Call me naive I guess as for the life of me I never imagined someone would knock off CD’s. The more I looked at it the more I was bothered and I went to the interwebs to see if anyone else was reporting fakes. Sure enough I found loads of info. Luckily eBay went to bat for me when I got no response from the seller. I got full refund and got to keep it also. It sits in the darkest corners of my basement collecting dust. I don’t know what to do with it. I don’t want to throw it out for some reason, but also loathe it to no end. Guess it’s a good reminder that a deal too good is that way for a reason. I did get an official one soon after, for a reasonable price too, but about three times what the fake was. My tip on it is to buy used and make sure the seller has loads of pictures of everything.
Dont throw away your fake box, because even this stuff counts in a collection (more like a curiosity than anything...how many people know who exist fake CD boxes going around?)
Good advice Dustin. Definitely check out pics of the actual item, for sure. I got a fake Mono too. It was an in person sale ... very cheap, but took a chance that maybe, just maybe. I learned my lesson too. No more.
@@MagicalMysteryMike I sadly even ended up with a fake US Albums set even after I learned my lesson on the Mono one. At least with that one I knew immediately.
@@paz1830 I can’t bring myself to do so. I also can’t sell or give it away as I’m too honest to pass off a knock off even if I’m upfront about it. But I absolutely can’t stand the fact I have it.
Great series. Question: what was the original retail price of the genuine article when originally released in 2009, and did it change much in subsequent years while the item was still available in retail stores?
I believe it was around $200, but it's been available for less for some time, and genuine used copies can be had for below $100. It's really worthwhile to seek out the real deal.
@@MagicalMysteryMike Thanks for your reply. I picked up a set from a deceased estate here in Wellington New Zealand - the genuine article with all CDs still shrink-wrapped (although not the box), for about $60USD. At the same time I see one in my local record store here in Wellington NZ for sale for about twice that. So I was trying to work out if I could sell my unopened one for a bit more on our version of eBay than the store is asking, then buy the store one and bank the change. Not that there's a fortune involved. No harm in trying though 😀
Absolutely! I love The Beatles, and I would never settle for what that fake piece of sh*t tried to pass off as an official item by one of the greatest bands in all of pop music!
Thank you, Magical Mystery Mike for sharing! Shout out to BeatleBabe for directing me here! Before seeing these videos, I ordered a box set. It was delivered yesterday. When I opened the box set, the middle seperator was crushed & avalanched down insde the box. Weak cardstok & adhesion to blame. Next, flimsey plastic sleeves crumpled over CDs crammed together inside CD album slots. Finally, the mis-spelling whuch shows as "YELLOW SUBMARINR" entiltling the CD disc. After watching these videos, I see more of Magical Mystery Mike's evidence existing on my set! 😡 I've messaged the seller for a refund.
Do you happen to know if the japanese edition of the black box (with the large OBI strip on the side) has been bootlegged also? I just bought a sealed copy on eBay and i'm a little concerned about it.
I just bought a used set that doesnt have ANY of these errors, but the image quality seems slightly sub par, and the digipaks are a bit less glossy than my individually purchased copy of Let It Be. Im scared the set isnt authentic, but i dont know.
Hmmm. Interesting. This box set has been in production since 2009. Could it just be a more recent pressing where the materials have been changed to make it more cost effective to produce? I’m not sure.
I've had a real stereo box for right around ten years. I bought the mono box and all the stereo albums piecemeal in 2009. I bought a Box of Vision and needed something to put in it. A dealer I've done business with had a counterfeit (at least I knew it was counterfeit) box and I bought it to fill the BOV up. I haven't watched the video yet but I'm fairly sure of the salient points you'll make
You’re welcome. I’m certainly not the first posting a video like this, but I figured I’d get one out with really clear details for posterity. I have a feeling future generations will continue to get duped by this crap.
@rdelprin I guess I don't. That would go for anything I might buy on line. Which is why I prefer mortar and brick shopping. Until what I want can only be purchased on line. So...
I’m glad I didn’t pick this up, i saw this in a thrift store one day, and it looked a little sketchy, and it also had a very low price. Thank you for verifying that it was a fake.
The music on the discs is still the same though and the mini documentaries are still in tact so it wouldn't have been that bad of a purchase TBH the stereo set wasn't that special compared to the Mono set. Also your not even truly listening to the Beatles when you listen to them in stereo anyway aside from like maybe 4 albums.
There's merits to both. Mono is considered more authentic, but the stereo is fine for many of the albums. I'm glad the albums are being remixed for stereo.
@@The1uptriforce agreed. The disc themselves play fine. I ripped them just to make sure. I then deleted the files because I didn't need them. As for Mono vs. Stereo, it's debatable. They both were mixed back when the albums were released so all are real. It's not that all the Monos are better either. Beatles For Sale and A Hard Days Night are definitely better in Stereo for example. So is the White Album.
I didn't get a stereo box set, instead in my case I got a counterfeit version of the Abbey Road CD remaster released on the same day as the box set from a trip to Alberta (yes, I'm Canadian, I live in Ontario) and bought one from the FYE in a mall there. Up until now I didn't know it was fake until I looked it up on Discogs. I have no idea how it ended up there, as it wasn't even a used copy, but beware, those exist too.
@@MagicalMysteryMike Also, it had the FBI anti-piracy warning and said it was "made in the USA" so I think its a counterfeit of the US release specifically.
@@MagicalMysteryMike The main giveaway was the printing and CD matrix, and the CD matrix was literally the fucking barcode (not the barcode itself but the numbers) and had no SID codes for either mastering or moulding. The printing was pretty blurry but the apple was printed "correctly" in some cases (the disc did and the front, but not the inside)
Sounds like you scored a legit box set ... good for you! :) As far as the counterfeit process, it's clear it was all about getting as many made as possible to flood the market and make money off these knock-offs. No quality control, so anything was possible.
@@MagicalMysteryMike I do not have the box set… I was just throwing an idea out to the sea. But I do love this series! I liked all three videos. It’s amazing how unruly it can get when it comes to this set.
@@MagicalMysteryMike It was the low quality of the sound mixed with watching it alone in the evening, not to mention my background experience of having watched many old logos from TV and films, with some being disturbing.
My Beatles Stereo Box is the legit copy and I loved it ever since. I even ripped it on iTunes (Apple Music) at 320 kbps AAC with VBR and they sound so good. Glad my mother has bought it on Amazon after the release date of the 2009 Stereo Remasters. Can you do a video on the Mini Docs and how to access them on Morden computers? Thanks.
While I have the mini-documentary disc, I’ve never opened it. However, I also have the Apple USB drive, and both the software and the videos play just fine under Linux’s Windows emulation layer on my desktop. The video files on the thumb drive are in the /Data/ folder, and appear to be of type “Flash video”. The media player VLC plays them directly without issue for me. However, the resolution is a bit low by modern standards.
I went for the IN MONO box in 2009. It wasn’t until 2015 that I got the Stereo Box. I purchased the fake box trying to get a deal on a 2nd set to use in The Beatles Box of Vision, so I knew immediately it was a fake. I took a chance and got what I paid for. Fortunately, I was refunded my money and got to keep the fake to use in these videos showing what to avoid.
99.9% sure you’ll get the genuine item. Let me know. You know what to look for. Also, I’m curious to know if the discs are still made in the US. I noticed the other day at a retail store that the stereo CD digipaks are now being made in Mexico.
@@MagicalMysteryMike It is the real set, that was a sigh of relief. It says they are made in the USA still on the back of the box and on the digipaks. So anyone looking to get this set for not that bad of a price, should try amazon, but make sure the seller is amazon themselves.
I have purchased a pirated stereo set and I have demanded a refund from the company. Why is this shit advertised all over social media. Thank you for the information.
Nice one Mike. Bootlegs are one thing. but buying these cheap and nasty counterfeits of official product is helping the counterceiters steal directly from the artist in question and that's really a really shitty way to repay the Beatles for all that amazing and life enhancing music they made. I can't afford a real mono or stereo box and I doubt that'll change now but I'd rather do without than help defraud my favourite band and the people they love(d)
I've given so much money to the Beatles grandkids trust funds that I don't feel one bit guilty that I bought one. Especially considering I have three legit issues of the Beatles of the stereo 2009 albums (one box, one loose, and a promo set in a Kool Krate)
My uncle just passed and going thru his estate we found one of these still sealed. After watching this, i think its real. What are these going for these days if they are real and unopened? I have seen $89 all the way up to $700?!?
First off, I am very sorry for your loss. As far as an official box set unopened, $100-150 is probably correct. No way anyone is paying $700 for one. They're anything but sparse. Even much over $100 could be hard to get as there are just so many deals out there. Of course, a lot of them are these fakes.
I have both the counterfeit and the legit. I was wondering why the price I saw for this was so low when I bought it off eBay. I had suspicions immediately upon delivery. Anyways I picked up the legitimate one at Walmart using my discount and have kept the counterfeit. I gotta tell ya the fakes sound okay thru the car stereo.
@@MagicalMysteryMike oh I agree which is why I went out and bought the real McCoy. But playing them in the car is fine because I’m not all that worried if they get stolen or damaged or something. It’s funny, and I laughed to myself, when I saw the title of your video because…well I have one, lol!
I brought my stereo box set out while watching this video....JUST to be sure. Mine is real. Mine sounds fantastic. I did get really pissed off a few years ago when I'd mistakenly bought a fake MONO set. NONE of the CDs played, the covers were coming apart, not even all of them had the plastic inner sleeve. It was bullshit, BUT I reported it to Ebay and the seller was so apologetic. He refunded me and said he had no idea he had a fake box. I question why he didn't examine it when he acquired it, but at least he gave me my money back and apologized.
So many fakes out there of both the stereo and mono boxes. Crazy! Glad your check went the right way on your Stereo box. Gotta dust that thing off every now and again.
There are lots of good condition used sets for offer on various sites, but there are so many of the fakes out there too that it's easy to get duped. That's why I made these videos as a reminder to keep an eye out if interested in this box set.
How brutal could those fakers ever be? Stealing the oppertunity from the company with those authentic CD collection of the beatles to make any money off,i feel bad for those beatle fans who suckered into this and trought to buy the legit version,ouch.
How brutal? ... very brutal! I too feel very bad for those fans who got one of the fakes. I especially feel for those who didn't (or still don't) realize its a fake.
When they play and actually have the correct files, it’s a standard digital copy. The issue is, many of the discs are destroyed by the cheap glue use on the sleeve, and sometimes the wrong mixes are used. Just a mess all around.
I'm no way defending these counterfeits but the reason most people bought them is because they we're a damn sight cheaper. I lot of people who bought the counterfeit mono and stereo box knew they were counterfeit but bought them because they were cheap.
The stereo CDs were all sold separately. For the price of the fake, someone could have picked up a few of the authorized albums, and got them one at a time thereafter. The fake is no substitute for the real product. Besides, I worry about Paul and Ringo. Need to be sure those guys are well taken care of.
@@daytripper9222 I'm sure you weren't but I do know a lot of people who did buy the sets just because they we're cheap. If any new quality item is offered new, for a far cheaper cost than most people would be suspicious.
@@MagicalMysteryMike I couldn't really afford to buy the official box set so I just bought the Official CDs one or two at a time. I do know a few people who paid as little as 30 dollar and 40 pounds for the stereo and mono set's. I have a Beatles counterfeit mono set and yes it is a bit of a mess
@@sirarmysuit9848 Well the people that bought these just because they were cheaper and knew they were counterfeit get just what they deserve don't you agree? I mean I don't have a lot of money, but if I knew these were counterfeit even though they were cheaper I wouldn't have touched them.
Forgive me for disagreeing with your product assessment but l have the counterfiet box...the CDs sound GREAT! (l have a Bose system). The box itself is not flimsy and most certainly doesn't smell like urine! Personally l could care less about a few misprints or faded colors; the important factor (to me at least) is the music itself.
I get what you are saying, but I stand by my assessment. Also, if you care about the music, why not do it right and have an official item that funnels the proceeds to entities that will keep providing the music we love?
So Mike I left you a long comment but I it didn't take for some reason but I'll keep this really short. I ordered both box sets in 2017 and I got screwed on both of them. Of course they were from China. I should have been suspicious when I ordered them and they were $55 a piece. When they arrived they were both pure crap. The White album set on the stereo CD started off with birthday. Disc two started off with Back in the USSR. Songs on the mono box set skipped. The labels on the CDs were so dark you couldn't even read the track list. The person that left a comment on here saying what does it matter it's not the Beatles if you're listening to them in stereo is out of his mind.
@@MagicalMysteryMike Yes, that yellow submarine remix CD is absolutely stunning. The drumming on it's all too much it sounds like Ringo is actually punching a hole in the snare drum he's hitting them so hard.
You do realize that there are those who CAN’T afford the legitimate box set, even to this day, right? And, I am one. (And, remember, the artists DO NOT SEE financial gain from sales of used products either.)
And, the Darker Apple DOES NOT necessarily mean it’s a fake. Legitimate Apple pressings have used dark Apple labels as well, especially for the 2019 Giles Martin remix of Abbey Road. So, you can’t always go by the Apple.
I can’t afford many things in life, yet I don’t think others should not have quality available because it’s not available to me. Plus, I don’t mean to sound trivial here, but this box came out in 2009. If a true fan really wanted this official box, surely it could have been budgeted for by saving a minuscule amount each month until able to get the real deal to own and enjoy for a lifetime.
The thing that enrages me MORE than the fake box set being sold to unsuspecting people is how the online shopping company allows people to keep merchandise and get a refund. This encourages people to demand refunds for anything and everything they purchase online. All of us pay for this stupidity. The maker of this video is one of millions who owes us money.
Honestly, I purchased one of the box sets this guy is calling "FAKE" . The thing is, I got it DIRECTLY FROM THE BEATLES WEBSITE in 2009... This guy is crazy. My copy that he's calling fake, sounds killer and plays and looks fine. It sounds great. Pretty sure he's just an idiot trying to get youtube views.He's obviously unfamiliar that cds have MANY MANY pressing runs. just like LPs did... just cause you have a second or third run, doesn't mean its fake... this guy is just ill-informed and probably just looking for a reason to feel important.
What “This guy” is calling “FAKE” is 100% counterfeit trash. This is not a later run of an official product. It’s fake. I’m sorry you got ripped off, but you did if you received what I show in this video. If you think otherwise, I encourage you to do your own research. I’m confident anything close to what I show in this video is pure garbage.
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An excellent, entertaining, & informative video, Mike. I enjoyed the side by side comparison. I was a recent recipient of a fake Beatles Mono Box Set bought on Amazon. Fortunately, the seller refunded my money and I was able to buy an authentic box set locally. What a relief and what a difference! I recently subscribed to your channel and have been binge watching all your Beatles videos. Keep up the GREAT work.
Thank you. I appreciate the kind words. Cheers.
I love the sheer ferocity you use when referring to the fake box
Another golden video : )
Thanks for noticing; much appreciated. :)
Thank you, Sir! I rushed over to double check my Stereo box (just in case) .. luckily it passed all your things to find. Thanks, again.
Hahaha! I was hoping for that response ... Glad you had an authentic box set! :)
Thanks for sharing this with everyone. I actually opted to only buy the mono box when it came out in 2009 and bought the stereo CDs separately. I did buy the stereo box for my son last year but it was a valid one. I did fall victim to a fake Rolling Stones in mono box a few years ago but the tricky thing there was the official set sometimes lacks quality so it’s hard to know the difference. Looking forward to the next video. Thanks again,
Nice to have both the mono and stereo, :) Thank you for watching, and thanks for the comment!
Exactly. It took a bit of investigative work to determine my Stones Mono box was legit. I was convinced it wasn't until I looked at the inner rings of the CDs and compared them on Discogs. Very shoddy work.
@@DetroitRockCitizen so I’ve heard. That’s not right!
I watched this before I bought brand new through Amazon, and yet as soon as I opened the package I immediately knew it was a fake... can't even trust buying from a reputable source. Thanks for showing us what to look out for man!
Yeah, these counterfeits are so widespread it’s crazy.
Hey Beatle bruv, it George here from England. I'd just like to point out just how much I enjoy your Beatles reviews.
The coolest thing is, you are so obviously a fan, that I feel the fellowship, that only Beatle bruva's (or sista's)can happily share & like, whilst becoming part of the Magical Mystrey Mike family.
That is why I'm more than happy to consider both myself & yourself as 'Beatle bruva's'.
Keep the reviews coming. And thanx for your content. Cos it is obviously considered & well thought out.
Gb to all the bruva's & sista's, who are happy to part of MMM Beatle family, George Xx.
I really appreciate the comment, Beatle Bro.! Thank you.
No, thank you Beatle bruv!
Gn Gb George!
Thank you so much!! I've been trying to find anyone who knew how to spot a counterfeit from a real one of these sets, as I'm looking to upgrade my collection from the 80s!
You’re very welcome. Deals are out there, but unfortunately there are a lot of these fakes mixed in. It you are looking online, be sure to ask questions and request photos. ✌️
Thanks for posting this ! I was about to buy a Beatles Stereo Box set on eBay for a low price . Sounded too good to be true and I have heard of these counterfeits over the years. You get what you pay for in life! Shame on these counterfeiters.
You’re welcome! Glad you didn’t go for one of the counterfeits... garbage! Unfortunately, sometimes buyers pay good money and they certainly do not get what they paid for.
Mike thank you, your videos just enlighten me. yesterday I bought the obvious fake one with the small green box on its header. Luckily the seller had claimed that it was original before, and with YOUR VIDEO, I can clarify that it was indeed a garbage. I completed my refund just after that.
The thing is, almost all store at online shop in my country sell this counterfeit one. I'm pretty sure not few of them knew if it was fake considering twas all imported. Thanks Mike, you're legend, and your videos are insightful and hilarious at the same time
Excellent. I’m really glad 1.) you were entertained. 2.) this video helped you avoid getting ripped off.
I got one. The price was suspicious but I bought just to check it. When the box arrived and I got it out, I started to laugh. So many errors and cheap material that I started to laugh instead of being pissed.
Oh I laugh too. It's comically bad. Still pissed though.
I Agree With You I mention the same errors
Same source of audio though, right ?
Does anyone know why the Rubber Soul 1965 mix issued in the Beatles CD mono box 2009 has more reverbe than the original vynil UK first pressing 1965 mono?
I suppose getting it exact is a difficult thing. Not sure if this was a conscious effort or it just panned out that way.
@@MagicalMysteryMike I was very surprised when I got thar first pressing how very dry the sound is. Dryer than the studio itself, I would say. Its like recorded in a dry living room. Wonderfully compact and direct but very dry.
Love your videos, your explanations are superb!
You are not on enough here 😉👍
Ken. Ireland 🇮🇪
Would love to post more often, but these are pretty time intensive to produce. More to come.
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I agree, but always a pleasure to watch your vids as the humour is nicely punctuated throughout👍
Look forward to the next!👍
@@Beatgeneration2010 thank you so much. I always appreciate the honesty of your comments. I just published part two, and I’m looking to get part 3 out by the end of the week. Have a great night!
Just curious. Does the quality of the cds sound different ? I know it’s not what we paid for but if we found a reproduction real cheap is the sound still there ? Thank you
Provided the discs aren't damaged by glue from the poor-quality of manufacturing and actually contain the correct mixes, the sound quality could technically be that of the official CDs. It would be like burning a CD-R using lossless files.
It seems not all fakes are created equal.
As to the slip cover, while my fake does have the little square to the left of the T, it lacks most of the other telltales you describe. It doesn’t have the FBI warning and neither the shading of the green print nor the apple appear noticeably darker, albeit I don’t have a genuine article to compare to. In fact, aside from the little square, the only noticeable difference I can find from your genuine slip cover is that on mine the square around the “E Exempt from Classification” at the bottom is noticeably faded.
As to the smell, mine smells just fine.
As for the box itself, while the inner divider on mine appears to be of the less sturdy construction, the gloss is quite “sheenful”, the pull ribbons are securely fixed, there is no serration around the print edges, the half apple on the back is of much better quality than on your fake, and I do indeed find the website and trademark notice below the apple image on the back. In short, the only telltale on my box is the flimsy divider.
I picked up my fake in Shanghai back in 2010; I knew it was a fake when I bought it (most everything in Shanghai was), but the genuine article wasn’t available. I’ve watched several videos on fake boxed sets now, and it would appear I managed to snag a much higher quality fake than those described in the videos I’ve seen.
Oh, yeah, and my fake came with a reproduction of the Apple USB thrown in for free.
I’m going to watch your video on the contents now.
Yeah, I have found this to be the case as well. There are multiple versions of the fake set it seems.
The difference between the fake and the real one is the ink and color of the box set.
These features factor in, for sure.
Does the vinyl box set have the same problems? I’m thinking of getting a new one for vinyl on Amazon, do you think I’ll be fine?
I haven't heard of vinyl issues as widespread as the CD box set issues.
I also went with the Mono box because of the mini-LPs (and because I hated the stereo box's design) and only ever bought Abbey Road and the white album via retail because they're my favorites. Fast forward several years, having learned how to make custom boxes in the past couple years, I decided to get the rest of the stereo CDs individually (including the DVD - found an authentic copy on eBay) and just build a custom box that matches the mono one, drawer and all.
So I was examining the 2009 stereo CDs and I noticed that the print quality isn't as sharp as the mono ones. This is especially evident on Help! (US pressing) - the logos at the top of the front cover are printed with halftone dots instead of solid shapes and lines, like its mono counterpart. I panicked a bit and rewatched all three of your "fake" clips and mine seems to be the real thing.
I went back and checked my copy of the white album (EU pressing) took out the poster, and compared it with the mono. The stereo poster looks "soft" as if it's printed from a low-res file. This is particularly evident on John's "naked" line art - stereo, blurry; mono, sharp.
I wonder if this is the case with your 2009 stereo CDs?
Interesting. I hadn't noticed this before, but I'll have to do a comparison.
Thanks for taking the time to write this thoughtful comment.
We spoke about the package flaws, In which I agree (terrible).
But
What about the disks themselves, are they flawed too, does all this fake stuff affect the sound??
Well no-one has replied when I asked about the disk performance on the fake Stereo Box, so I guess the sound is ok??
Sorry about the delayed response. When the proper transfers are used, they sound identical; however, there’s no way of knowing what sources were used. In addition, the cheep packing often results in glue transfer onto the discs, so they don’t play properly. When you can play ‘em, I suppose the sound is “ok”, sure. But is that really the way you want this music presented? Not me!
I found a stereo box set at a flea market and I thought it was too good to be true and it was. I asked my dad if I can buy it he said sure so went up to the seller and before I bought I checked the cds and the printing on the box and I spotted that it was a fake by the apple being very dark and not light green. Looked at the Cd and it just felt cheap thank god I saw this video before I spent 87 dollars thanks man you saved my 87 bucks from scumbags
@@Simpsonsfan78 very glad to hear you did not get scammed!
Thanks for a great video. The box set is the obvious hole in my collection (despite having the 88 cd box set and Mobile Fidelity Labs box set and on and on and on. I'd be curious if the Mono box has been bootlegged.
I'm kind of in the market for the Stereo-did not realize that boots were out there but like all things on EBay, rip off artists run free in the gutters
Steve, the Mono box has absolutely been bootlegged. I have one of those too. After that, I swore off shady deals.
Some people have mentioned that the white outline that goes round the Front of the box is slightly off center, as well.
Yes, you are correct. Good point! This is even more noticeable on the IN MONO box.
On my stereo boxed set fake, the outline doesn’t appear noticeably off-center, either on the slip cover or the box itself.
fortunately for me, I actually got a real stereo box set the very first day of issue (09/09/09). even better is the fact that my version of the box contains all of the original studio albums and the Mini Documentaries DVD, plus as an added bonus there is also a copy of the 2-disc 09.09.09 Sampler CD that was also included as well. a little extra added feature
Wow, interesting. The DVD is still included, but this is the first I've heard that the Sampler was included. That's a nice item in itself. I scored a new copy for a decent price a few years ago. They get pricy, so hold on to that one!
@@MagicalMysteryMike I've never seen one of those Samplers. Perhaps there's a video there.
@@DetroitRockCitizen that’s not a bad idea for a short video. Perhaps for the next 09.09.
Thanks for sharing this. I too fell victim to this like you, but in the opposite way. I got the stereo box initially and passed on the mono. I kept hearing so much about the mono set about five years later I thought I should check eBay and see what it’s selling for. Boy was I shocked when I found it for $40!
Picked that up quickly and when I received it something felt way off about it, especially compared to my official stereo set. Call me naive I guess as for the life of me I never imagined someone would knock off CD’s. The more I looked at it the more I was bothered and I went to the interwebs to see if anyone else was reporting fakes. Sure enough I found loads of info.
Luckily eBay went to bat for me when I got no response from the seller. I got full refund and got to keep it also. It sits in the darkest corners of my basement collecting dust. I don’t know what to do with it. I don’t want to throw it out for some reason, but also loathe it to no end. Guess it’s a good reminder that a deal too good is that way for a reason.
I did get an official one soon after, for a reasonable price too, but about three times what the fake was. My tip on it is to buy used and make sure the seller has loads of pictures of everything.
I know how you feel Dustin.
Dont throw away your fake box, because even this stuff counts in a collection (more like a curiosity than anything...how many people know who exist fake CD boxes going around?)
Good advice Dustin. Definitely check out pics of the actual item, for sure. I got a fake Mono too. It was an in person sale ... very cheap, but took a chance that maybe, just maybe. I learned my lesson too. No more.
@@MagicalMysteryMike I sadly even ended up with a fake US Albums set even after I learned my lesson on the Mono one. At least with that one I knew immediately.
@@paz1830 I can’t bring myself to do so. I also can’t sell or give it away as I’m too honest to pass off a knock off even if I’m upfront about it. But I absolutely can’t stand the fact I have it.
Great series. Question: what was the original retail price of the genuine article when originally released in 2009, and did it change much in subsequent years while the item was still available in retail stores?
I believe it was around $200, but it's been available for less for some time, and genuine used copies can be had for below $100. It's really worthwhile to seek out the real deal.
@@MagicalMysteryMike Thanks for your reply. I picked up a set from a deceased estate here in Wellington New Zealand - the genuine article with all CDs still shrink-wrapped (although not the box), for about $60USD. At the same time I see one in my local record store here in Wellington NZ for sale for about twice that. So I was trying to work out if I could sell my unopened one for a bit more on our version of eBay than the store is asking, then buy the store one and bank the change. Not that there's a fortune involved. No harm in trying though 😀
Great video Mike. I bought mine in HMV UK, hopefully they're the real deal😁 Cheers
I'm sure they are! Cheers.
I would be sooooooooooooooo upset if I got one of those crap items. I’m so happy you got a refund.
Absolutely! I love The Beatles, and I would never settle for what that fake piece of sh*t tried to pass off as an official item by one of the greatest bands in all of pop music!
Oh boy strap in, it’s a 3 parter
Had to do it. As I was planning this concept out it was starting to balloon over 30 minutes. ;)
Thank you, Magical Mystery Mike for sharing!
Shout out to BeatleBabe for directing me here!
Before seeing these videos, I ordered a box set.
It was delivered yesterday. When I opened the box set, the middle seperator was crushed & avalanched down insde the box. Weak cardstok & adhesion to blame. Next, flimsey plastic sleeves crumpled over CDs crammed together inside CD album slots. Finally, the mis-spelling whuch shows as "YELLOW SUBMARINR" entiltling the CD disc.
After watching these videos, I see more of Magical Mystery Mike's evidence existing on my set! 😡 I've messaged the seller for a refund.
I'm glad you at least realized what you had in time to do something about it!
Do you happen to know if the japanese edition of the black box (with the large OBI strip on the side) has been bootlegged also? I just bought a sealed copy on eBay and i'm a little concerned about it.
I haven't seen that edition, unfortunately, so I can't say for sure. Just look at it carefully when it arrives. You'll be able to tell.
@@MagicalMysteryMike i just paid for it. Let's wait and see!
I've got a fake box and the quality is excellent.The album covers are a bit dodgy but i just watched the mini-documentaries and they were faultless.
Meh.
What about the CDs, is the quality of the sound ok?
I just bought a used set that doesnt have ANY of these errors, but the image quality seems slightly sub par, and the digipaks are a bit less glossy than my individually purchased copy of Let It Be. Im scared the set isnt authentic, but i dont know.
Hmmm. Interesting. This box set has been in production since 2009. Could it just be a more recent pressing where the materials have been changed to make it more cost effective to produce? I’m not sure.
I've had a real stereo box for right around ten years. I bought the mono box and all the stereo albums piecemeal in 2009. I bought a Box of Vision and needed something to put in it. A dealer I've done business with had a counterfeit (at least I knew it was counterfeit) box and I bought it to fill the BOV up. I haven't watched the video yet but I'm fairly sure of the salient points you'll make
All the greatest counterfeit hits are present.
Hey, I saw you posted a comment but it’s not publishing. Thanks for the heads up about the Steve Hoffman forum post referencing this video.
Ya, I can't see anything either.
@@DetroitRockCitizen I’m not sure what happened.
Hope you’ve been well. Thanks again for the heads up.
Thanks for posting!
You’re welcome. I’m certainly not the first posting a video like this, but I figured I’d get one out with really clear details for posterity. I have a feeling future generations will continue to get duped by this crap.
I remember when the beatles box set came out on 2009. FYE had them even for a discounted price due to not selling them.
The box set is still being sold today, so I suppose it's done well enough overall.
You saved me from buying a fake! Thank you!
You are quite welcome; I am very happy to hear this from you!
If you buy used, how do you know you’re not getting fake cds in a genuine box?
@rdelprin I guess I don't. That would go for anything I might buy on line. Which is why I prefer mortar and brick shopping. Until what I want can only be purchased on line. So...
I’m glad I didn’t pick this up, i saw this in a thrift store one day, and it looked a little sketchy, and it also had a very low price. Thank you for verifying that it was a fake.
The music on the discs is still the same though and the mini documentaries are still in tact so it wouldn't have been that bad of a purchase TBH the stereo set wasn't that special compared to the Mono set. Also your not even truly listening to the Beatles when you listen to them in stereo anyway aside from like maybe 4 albums.
@@The1uptriforce WHAT!
You're better off getting the albums one at a time. You'll be much happier with the authentic items.
There's merits to both. Mono is considered more authentic, but the stereo is fine for many of the albums. I'm glad the albums are being remixed for stereo.
@@The1uptriforce agreed. The disc themselves play fine. I ripped them just to make sure. I then deleted the files because I didn't need them. As for Mono vs. Stereo, it's debatable. They both were mixed back when the albums were released so all are real. It's not that all the Monos are better either. Beatles For Sale and A Hard Days Night are definitely better in Stereo for example. So is the White Album.
Thanks! Is the MMT true stereo or is it still only the German?
I didn't get a stereo box set, instead in my case I got a counterfeit version of the Abbey Road CD remaster released on the same day as the box set from a trip to Alberta (yes, I'm Canadian, I live in Ontario) and bought one from the FYE in a mall there. Up until now I didn't know it was fake until I looked it up on Discogs. I have no idea how it ended up there, as it wasn't even a used copy, but beware, those exist too.
Yes, you are absolutely right. These fakes are everywhere!
@@MagicalMysteryMike Also, it had the FBI anti-piracy warning and said it was "made in the USA" so I think its a counterfeit of the US release specifically.
@@nikostormkilla wow! I haven’t seen that. That’s really bold, as I imagine that brings a whole other set of possible criminal charges.
@@MagicalMysteryMike The main giveaway was the printing and CD matrix, and the CD matrix was literally the fucking barcode (not the barcode itself but the numbers) and had no SID codes for either mastering or moulding. The printing was pretty blurry but the apple was printed "correctly" in some cases (the disc did and the front, but not the inside)
8:36 I was scared at first, but it’s hilarious now! But it does make me wonder, if a real version was used, could it have the CD’s unorganized?
Sounds like you scored a legit box set ... good for you! :) As far as the counterfeit process, it's clear it was all about getting as many made as possible to flood the market and make money off these knock-offs. No quality control, so anything was possible.
@@MagicalMysteryMike I do not have the box set… I was just throwing an idea out to the sea. But I do love this series! I liked all three videos. It’s amazing how unruly it can get when it comes to this set.
Oh. Why were you scared? I thought you meant you were scared you had a fake.
@@MagicalMysteryMike It was the low quality of the sound mixed with watching it alone in the evening, not to mention my background experience of having watched many old logos from TV and films, with some being disturbing.
@@i_love_soup well I’m not looking to disturb anyone. There’s plenty of other videos on UA-cam for that sort of thing.
When's part two going to be here?
I just published it. The final installment will be out later in the week.
@@MagicalMysteryMike Got it, thanks.
@@worlds1ep3enthusiast92 thanks for the interest.
My Beatles Stereo Box is the legit copy and I loved it ever since. I even ripped it on iTunes (Apple Music) at 320 kbps AAC with VBR and they sound so good. Glad my mother has bought it on Amazon after the release date of the 2009 Stereo Remasters. Can you do a video on the Mini Docs and how to access them on Morden computers? Thanks.
Glad you got the real deal. What's the question on the Mini Docs?
@@MagicalMysteryMike How to play the Mini Docs Quicktime files on the CDs with modern Computers? I also have the Mini Docs DVD. Thanks.
While I have the mini-documentary disc, I’ve never opened it. However, I also have the Apple USB drive, and both the software and the videos play just fine under Linux’s Windows emulation layer on my desktop.
The video files on the thumb drive are in the /Data/ folder, and appear to be of type “Flash video”. The media player VLC plays them directly without issue for me. However, the resolution is a bit low by modern standards.
Another excellent video.
Thank you. I appreciate that.
Thanks a lot for the info bro.
My pleasure. I enjoy making this series.
When did you get the fake box set and when did you end up getting the real box set?
I went for the IN MONO box in 2009. It wasn’t until 2015 that I got the Stereo Box. I purchased the fake box trying to get a deal on a 2nd set to use in The Beatles Box of Vision, so I knew immediately it was a fake. I took a chance and got what I paid for. Fortunately, I was refunded my money and got to keep the fake to use in these videos showing what to avoid.
I just bought a vinyl box set for $80. Wondering if it is counterfeit. I just received a tracking number today. We shall see what shows up 🤔🤔
Hmmm, I don't have any knowledge of a counterfeit vinyl box. I suppose it's possible, so give it a close look when you get it.
How much does the original worth?
Brand new, it could run around $250; however, I've seen nice used copies for as little as $40. Just be careful not to pick up one of the fakes!
So how much is a 'Fake' version worth in the UK?!
It's worthless anywhere in the world.
Hi! Where can you still buy this legitimate UK boxset? Greeting!
Don't own the UK box. I suppose Amazon UK might be a place to start. Discogs will also have some for sale, I'm sure.
@@MagicalMysteryMike Is there really any difference.
@@DetroitRockCitizen no, not really. Just the lack of the FBI warning and Capital logo. Otherwise the same.
Just ordered one off amazon sold by amazon, not some other seller for 194. I'm crossing my fingers for when it arrives.
99.9% sure you’ll get the genuine item. Let me know. You know what to look for. Also, I’m curious to know if the discs are still made in the US. I noticed the other day at a retail store that the stereo CD digipaks are now being made in Mexico.
@@MagicalMysteryMike It is the real set, that was a sigh of relief. It says they are made in the USA still on the back of the box and on the digipaks. So anyone looking to get this set for not that bad of a price, should try amazon, but make sure the seller is amazon themselves.
@@lobesmcgee good tip! Enjoy the Stereo Box. 10 hours of pure joy are yours now!
I have purchased a pirated stereo set and I have demanded a refund from the company. Why is this shit advertised all over social media. Thank you for the information.
You're welcome. I'm sorry you wound up with one of these duds. It is so rampant; it's unbelievable!
How much are the genuine sets worth?
A genuine used copy can be had for under $100. Of course, new are still available. You can easily find the price.
@@MagicalMysteryMike thanks
Nice one Mike. Bootlegs are one thing. but buying these cheap and nasty counterfeits of official product is helping the counterceiters steal directly from the artist in question and that's really a really shitty way to repay the Beatles for all that amazing and life enhancing music they made. I can't afford a real mono or stereo box and I doubt that'll change now but I'd rather do without than help defraud my favourite band and the people they love(d)
Well stated. Great comment! Thank you.
I've given so much money to the Beatles grandkids trust funds that I don't feel one bit guilty that I bought one. Especially considering I have three legit issues of the Beatles of the stereo 2009 albums (one box, one loose, and a promo set in a Kool Krate)
@@DetroitRockCitizen since you’ve admitted it, I’ll be honest too. I also have three sets. BOV set, box set, and Kool Krate. It’s a sickness you know?
My uncle just passed and going thru his estate we found one of these still sealed. After watching this, i think its real. What are these going for these days if they are real and unopened? I have seen $89 all the way up to $700?!?
First off, I am very sorry for your loss. As far as an official box set unopened, $100-150 is probably correct. No way anyone is paying $700 for one. They're anything but sparse. Even much over $100 could be hard to get as there are just so many deals out there. Of course, a lot of them are these fakes.
My older videos are stupid! (I Filmed Me Watching A Video On My Switch)
It's your channel. You can keep or remove the content as you choose.
I have both the counterfeit and the legit. I was wondering why the price I saw for this was so low when I bought it off eBay. I had suspicions immediately upon delivery. Anyways I picked up the legitimate one at Walmart using my discount and have kept the counterfeit. I gotta tell ya the fakes sound okay thru the car stereo.
When they actually play, I suppose they’re as good as a CD-R copy. I still wouldn’t settle for a fake over the real deal.
@@MagicalMysteryMike oh I agree which is why I went out and bought the real McCoy. But playing them in the car is fine because I’m not all that worried if they get stolen or damaged or something.
It’s funny, and I laughed to myself, when I saw the title of your video because…well I have one, lol!
@@jmad627 good man, for getting an official box, and good point on the car discs. I miss having a CD player in the car.
I brought my stereo box set out while watching this video....JUST to be sure. Mine is real. Mine sounds fantastic. I did get really pissed off a few years ago when I'd mistakenly bought a fake MONO set. NONE of the CDs played, the covers were coming apart, not even all of them had the plastic inner sleeve. It was bullshit, BUT I reported it to Ebay and the seller was so apologetic. He refunded me and said he had no idea he had a fake box. I question why he didn't examine it when he acquired it, but at least he gave me my money back and apologized.
So many fakes out there of both the stereo and mono boxes. Crazy! Glad your check went the right way on your Stereo box. Gotta dust that thing off every now and again.
Thanks so much! I almost purchased a fake on ebay!
I’m so glad you weren’t fooled! 👍
Is the audio the actual 09 mixes ?
Are the 1st 4 in stereo?
It's a dub of the 09's, but the CDs sometimes skip or have glue on them from the sleeves, which interferes with play.
@@MagicalMysteryMike yeah. Miner sounds great. Don't Let Me Down skipped my 1st 2 listens but it worked the last play through
Everyone just wants a true stereo.
It'll happen. New technology will allow it.
Wish I had seen this earlier. I just bought one and arrived today .
Hopefully I can get a refund .
Amazing that these things are still circulating. I’m sorry you got a fake, but I’m glad you realized it.
I got the American albums via Wish and it was such an obvious fake. Very poor quality box and slip cases.
Interesting. I haven't seen one of The U.S. Albums box set. I've heard they were pirated, but I suppose it was not as widespread.
I'm basic if I'd save up around 150€ for god damn CD's that cost me normally 295 which is already a rip off?
There are lots of good condition used sets for offer on various sites, but there are so many of the fakes out there too that it's easy to get duped. That's why I made these videos as a reminder to keep an eye out if interested in this box set.
You should have bought the albums one by one before 2009. Please Please Me through Help! sound a whole lot better in mono than stereo
I've got 'em!
I Have the same pirate box set
Yes, I've seen your video. Figured it was time to put one out myself. Better late than never. ;)
Rubbish Is One Of The Best Way To Describe The Counterfeit...
Indeed!
Why Did you buy a counterfeit
Was looking for a bargain on the real deal. I took a chance… I lost.
@@MagicalMysteryMike that's so bad
In the end it didn't cost me anything, and I have the official item, so it all worked out.
How brutal could those fakers ever be? Stealing the oppertunity from the company with those authentic CD collection of the beatles to make any money off,i feel bad for those beatle fans who suckered into this and trought to buy the legit version,ouch.
How brutal? ... very brutal! I too feel very bad for those fans who got one of the fakes. I especially feel for those who didn't (or still don't) realize its a fake.
Most importantly, How does it sound?
When they play and actually have the correct files, it’s a standard digital copy. The issue is, many of the discs are destroyed by the cheap glue use on the sleeve, and sometimes the wrong mixes are used. Just a mess all around.
I'm no way defending these counterfeits but the reason most people bought them is because they we're a damn sight cheaper. I lot of people who bought the counterfeit mono and stereo box knew they were counterfeit but bought them because they were cheap.
Well I sure as hell wasn't one of them.
The stereo CDs were all sold separately. For the price of the fake, someone could have picked up a few of the authorized albums, and got them one at a time thereafter. The fake is no substitute for the real product. Besides, I worry about Paul and Ringo. Need to be sure those guys are well taken care of.
@@daytripper9222 I'm sure you weren't but I do know a lot of people who did buy the sets just because they we're cheap. If any new quality item is offered new, for a far cheaper cost than most people would be suspicious.
@@MagicalMysteryMike I couldn't really afford to buy the official box set so I just bought the Official CDs one or two at a time. I do know a few people who paid as little as 30 dollar and 40 pounds for the stereo and mono set's. I have a Beatles counterfeit mono set and yes it is a bit of a mess
@@sirarmysuit9848 Well the people that bought these just because they were cheaper and knew they were counterfeit get just what they deserve don't you agree? I mean I don't have a lot of money, but if I knew these were counterfeit even though they were cheaper I wouldn't have touched them.
I have a picture of mmt it's dark so its
Not a counterfeit
I'm sorry!
Forgive me for disagreeing with your product assessment but l have the counterfiet box...the CDs sound GREAT! (l have a Bose system). The box itself is not flimsy and most certainly doesn't smell like urine! Personally l could care less about a few misprints or faded colors; the important factor (to me at least) is the music itself.
I get what you are saying, but I stand by my assessment. Also, if you care about the music, why not do it right and have an official item that funnels the proceeds to entities that will keep providing the music we love?
Please Mike, you're breaking my heart. Do you realize how much money l've spent on music over the years?
I have should have known better... before I bought one.
Me too, my friend. Me too.
Si este video no me hubiera aparecido a tiempo yo andaría con uno stereo box set falso 🤡
Muy contento de que te hayas ahorrado la angustia de darte cuenta de que una falsificación entró en tu casa.
So Mike I left you a long comment but I it didn't take for some reason but I'll keep this really short. I ordered both box sets in 2017 and I got screwed on both of them. Of course they were from China. I should have been suspicious when I ordered them and they were $55 a piece. When they arrived they were both pure crap. The White album set on the stereo CD started off with birthday. Disc two started off with Back in the USSR. Songs on the mono box set skipped. The labels on the CDs were so dark you couldn't even read the track list. The person that left a comment on here saying what does it matter it's not the Beatles if you're listening to them in stereo is out of his mind.
I'm sorry you got screwed. I have a fake Mono box too. Crap, indeed. I enjoy Mono and Stereo (original mix and remixes). ;)
@@MagicalMysteryMike When you say remix are you talking about pepper The White album and Abbey Road?
@@daytripper9222 yes. There’s also the Yellow Submarine Songtrack, Love, and 1+.
@@MagicalMysteryMike Yes, that yellow submarine remix CD is absolutely stunning. The drumming on it's all too much it sounds like Ringo is actually punching a hole in the snare drum he's hitting them so hard.
I will make 4 videos on this
Go for it! Future generations will thank us.
It's Two Not 4
@@daytonsMusicRoom Cool. When will you publish them?
@@MagicalMysteryMike they are out but
@@daytonsMusicRoom I checked ‘em out.
There Rather More Needs To Be Some Arrest Made...And Put A Stop To The These Counterfeit Rubbish Lot...
There are just so may still in circulation.
@@MagicalMysteryMike Indeed...Same As PINK FLOYD/Oh Boy The Way Box Sets & PINK FLOYD DISCOVERY Box Sets
I Want fake box,i Need this box!!!
No, sir, you most definitely do not.
I Am Inspired My vid will do the same I'll spilt it into t
I’ll be sure to check out the series!
There Are So Many Fake Stones In Mono
There are a lot of fakes of a lot of things.
You do realize that there are those who CAN’T afford the legitimate box set, even to this day, right? And, I am one. (And, remember, the artists DO NOT SEE financial gain from sales of used products either.)
And, the Darker Apple DOES NOT necessarily mean it’s a fake. Legitimate Apple pressings have used dark Apple labels as well, especially for the 2019 Giles Martin remix of Abbey Road. So, you can’t always go by the Apple.
I can’t afford many things in life, yet I don’t think others should not have quality available because it’s not available to me. Plus, I don’t mean to sound trivial here, but this box came out in 2009. If a true fan really wanted this official box, surely it could have been budgeted for by saving a minuscule amount each month until able to get the real deal to own and enjoy for a lifetime.
Buy it nice or buy it twice!!!
Amen!
Mine is all written in german!!!!!!!!!
Hmmm. That's interesting.
@@MagicalMysteryMike its the german edition, I would imagine.
Trash Box!
Garbage Can!
The thing that enrages me MORE than the fake box set being sold to unsuspecting people is how the online shopping company allows people to keep merchandise and get a refund. This encourages people to demand refunds for anything and everything they purchase online. All of us pay for this stupidity. The maker of this video is one of millions who owes us money.
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Four thumbs down is quite the review!
Honestly, I purchased one of the box sets this guy is calling "FAKE" . The thing is, I got it DIRECTLY FROM THE BEATLES WEBSITE in 2009... This guy is crazy. My copy that he's calling fake, sounds killer and plays and looks fine. It sounds great. Pretty sure he's just an idiot trying to get youtube views.He's obviously unfamiliar that cds have MANY MANY pressing runs. just like LPs did... just cause you have a second or third run, doesn't mean its fake... this guy is just ill-informed and probably just looking for a reason to feel important.
What “This guy” is calling “FAKE” is 100% counterfeit trash. This is not a later run of an official product. It’s fake. I’m sorry you got ripped off, but you did if you received what I show in this video. If you think otherwise, I encourage you to do your own research. I’m confident anything close to what I show in this video is pure garbage.
i think those cheapskate are buying what they want with no doubt
In some cases, yes; however, others have been duped. Sad to think some people believe this is real.