I just saw the Elfquest video for auction on eBay – is this legitimate?
Answer – It’s possible, though more and more unlikely with every passing day. Here’s why: When this “video comic book” was made, an unknown but small number of VHS copies were made and released. Over the years, those copies have come into the possession of fans who collect Elfquest curiosities. Since the advent of eBay, copies have been selling at (sometimes) high prices – which, given the ease with which bootleg copies can be made, makes us wonder about the legitimacy of the copies being auctioned. How do you tell if the eBay copy is legal? It’s not always easy, but here’s one hint that we feel confident offering: The original video comes in a printed cardboard sleeve, not in a plastic case into which photocopied art can be placed. If the copy on eBay is in such a case, we would be suspicious. Also, given the ease with which VHS tapes can be copied to DVD, unless you purchased a DVD directly from the Elfquest Wolfrider Shop, it’s probably a bootleg.
