How Do You Tell A Pirated DVD From A Genuine One?
• First, look at the cover. A fake will probably be in a cardboard wallet or CD case, whereas a genuine item will be in a proper DVD case, though this isn’t always true. • Look at the picture on the front, if there is one. A pirated DVD’s front cover could be blurred, widened or narrowed. There may not be one at all if the DVD is in a CD case. • If there is a blurb on the back, read it carefully. A genuine DVD’s blurb will be written carefully and properly (without any typos or spelling errors, there will be a list of actors/voice artists and special features such as Sneak Peeks, Director’s Commentary and Behind the Scenes. • Genuine DVD covers and/or discs should always have a hologram on them. If yours has a blurry logo or nothing of the sort at all, then there is a good chance it is pirated. Finally, watch the DVD. Pirated DVDs often go straight to the film, without any special features or trailers. When the film is finished, it will probably loop without any credits. The sound may
