glitter/fated.. Is this a bootleg?
 

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.
http://i43.tinypic.com/2ibckld.jpg

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

It's probably an evaluation/sample copy.

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

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

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.

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.

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. :grumpy

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

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

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

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~

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

wow... niceone

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

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.:o

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 :)

****ING ****!!! I'VE JUST BOUGHT three Sowelu CD's from headynana!! NOOO!!:gnash That is why they were cheaper than original version... Damn I'd rather pay more for original versions!:grumpy I'll never buy from him again!:no

It also could be a previous rental CD.

Rental CDs have a "RD" Sticker on them

All three CD's are brand new and sealed.:innocent

EDIT: He just replied on my question.
So everybody who's buying there be Warned!!!

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

I know right?