those F'n price stickers on jewel cases...

Redkiwi, I'll bet you could find a Bestine-like product at your local art supplier. Bestine is sold in virtually all art supply stores so I imagine you can find something comparable. BTW, if you can't find anything like it, you might want to become an international distributor (see Albert's link above) ;-)

I can kind of understand why CDs have them (although I too hate the freekin' things) for retail brick and mortar stores to cut down on theft. I'd probably pay extra tho' if amazon or someone could cut a deal to retail them without the stupid stickers. And speaking of CD packaging, from what advanced alien technology does that absolutely impregnable clear plastic wrap come from?

I use 90+% alcohol with good results.

Sek, I agree, but what do you use to get the glue off of CD cases? ;-)

I have used Ronsonol lighter fluid or Lysol disinfectant spray to get the glue off the jewel case. Lysol will also remove majic marker ink from almost any plastic or vinyl surface.

Another issue with used cds is the number of fine scratches on the jewel case. I have discovered that using a clear coat clearner/car wax on the case really cleans them up pretty good. The wax will also remove any small residue of glue that is left on the case.