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CD Cases

Is it just me or is anyone else getting peed off with the card sleeve type of cd case. I had to start replacing discs after 5 months as the case just scratches them getting them in and out. Ive now ordred a bulk pack of super jewel cases, and when never i receive a card sleeve type i rather sadly sit there cutting up the cover to fit the new plastic case.

I have a fear of being mistaken for a 'craft' type...

Honestly though, i'm getting more and more of these poorly packaged discs, i know costs may be lower but hey, they dont protect the disc, they scratch them...
ps68
ps68 OP
214 posts
 
I got them from here in the UK,they do a good service and about 40 pence each...

http://www.superjewelbox.co.uk/index.htm

There is a US link also:

http://www.superjewelbox.com/?pagina=home

Cheaper than replacing discs, so well worth it imo..
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ghosthouse
3,718 posts
 
Thanks Al.

Thanks Ps68 - they look good.
chatta
314 posts
 
Yes it is cheaper than replacing discs. When necessary I do purchase new CD cases if I find that a CD comes with cardboard cases they are often junk.
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rja
2,112 posts
 
Are we talking digipack or mini-lp?

With mini-lps I always put new CDs in a tyvek sleeve which fits inside the mini-lp jacket and protects the CD nicely. I like mini-lps because they save space.

Protecting the CD from scratches is especially important with early XRCD packaging.

I don't like digipacks because the teeth holding the CD can break and there's nothing you can do. At least regular old jewel cases can be replaced.
chashmal
605 posts
 
I can attest that bad cardboard sleeve designs DO scratch discs. It has happened to me a lot. I get a lot of avant-garde small label recordings, and they often get 'clever' with packaging (an attempt to be 'artsy'), much to the detriment of the CD. I can assure you that the ones who design such abominations are not audiophiles!
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