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When Rating Doesn't Match Locality
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DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar Contributorprimetime21
Registered: October 4, 2008
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I just bought the new Australian Blu-ray release of Hard Eight (so I could finally have it on Blu!).  As I mentioned, it's an Australian release, so I set up the profile as such.  The rating on the slip cover, case, and disc all say 14.  The only thing is, that's not an option for me to choose!

I submitted the profile without a rating, but any idea what a "correct" rating would be?
DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar Contributorgreyghost
Registered: March 13, 2007
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If it is the Imprint version:

Images on Blu-ray.com show a slip with MA 15+

also https://www.booktopia.com.au/hard-eight-imprint-collection-14-/dvd/9337369023045.html

14 is the Imprint Collection number.
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DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar ContributorObiKen
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All Imprint releases to date in local retail stores have come with a ratings label stuck on the plastic shrink wrap.

I always add an explanation for the ratings and cover scans (typically, a slip cover) in any Imprint profile I submit, for example:

The "MA 15+" rating logo and description was applied to the slip cover's plastic shrink wrap like a sticker. Whilst it could be peeled off and applied to the front slip cover, the contribution rules state the scan should be an accurate facsimile of the original cover, so it was not included in the submitted scan.

The following retailer's web site shows the matching rating details as it appeared on the shrink wrap:
    https://www.booktopia.com.au/hard-eight-imprint-collection-14-/dvd/9337369023045.html

Hope that helps.
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DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar Contributorprimetime21
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That picture is not an actual picture of the item, as the top of the Blu-ray is clear not blue like shown there.

However, I did dig up the shrink wrap (luckily I hadn't thrown it away yet!), and the MA 15+ sticker was on there.

Thanks for your help!
DVD Profiler Desktop and Mobile RegistrantStar Contributormreeder50
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Registered: March 29, 2007
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Quoting ObiKen:
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"the scan should be an accurate facsimile of the original cover"

I can't find anywhere in the rules where it says this. If there are stickers, I don't think they should be included, but that's my personal opinion.
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DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar ContributorObiKen
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The rules state "The covers must match the profile exactly".

By "accurate facsimile", I mean an exact copy as true to the original source, namely, the covers minus the shrink wrap covering.
DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar ContributorAndyEN
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In some cases with Canadian releases of US movies I've seen the Canadian sticker affixed to the paper part of the cover.

One other thing about rating and locality is that sometimes covers for Canada (Quebec) releases will be printed (so no sticker involved) with Canada (not Quebec) ratings instead of the Quebec ratings.
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