Identifying Unauthorized DVDs

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Technical Services staff can help watch out for bootleg DVDs. Some things to check for:

Flimsy case
DVD seal on case inside plastic shrink wrap
Duplicate UPC, or no results when searching UPC
Lack of records in CCS, WorldCat, or Connexion
Poor quality labels
Poor image quality when viewed
Should include FBI anti-piracy warning when viewed

Resources

Avoiding Unauthorized Versions of Movies and Television on DVD presented by Heather Campbell at the March 19, 2025 Acquisitions Technical Group
DVDs Release Dates
New DVD Release Dates
Justlovemovies.com

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