But I really don't like Nu-tech's cases. Their cases make the whole DVD feel cheap. So when I get more cases I switch them around and do some trimming of the title sleeve so that it will fit.
I love Evil Angel's red boxcovers, they are great.
I truly hate Private's DVD cases, I have snapped two of their discs in half on their cases. ("Press down on center and lift from side" my ass. That's what I did, snap, crackle, and what the f**k!) Private has some of the sturdiest cases, but sometimes they are a little too sturdy.
Don't forget that DVD cases are not designed for Mail Order. They are designed to be able to display the discs in a retail store. As such they need to be thick enough to be able to have title information on the spine of the case (displaying every disc facing forward takes up too uch shelf space).
I wouldn't be surprised if adult DVD's begin to have that horrible "security" tape across the top of the cases in the near future. As well as creating a security measure, this tape allows the title to be printed across the top of the case which allows stores to stock DVD's in a bin while allowing customers to see the titles without flipping through all of them.
There is actually a new type of case that I have seen recently that works REALLY well. I don't know the brand name, but they have a big "M" etched into them along with the phrase "LOCKING MECHANISM TM". I also don't remember what company (or companies) are using this case. With this case the hub is either locked open when the center of the hub has been pressed, or is is locked closed when a disc is inserted.
The center of the hub is indented so it doesn't appear that it can be accidentally opened. However, at the same time, it is very easy to release the disc when you want to.
I haven't gotten a lot of discs using this case (< 10), but I have yet to receive a disc using this type where the disc has come loose.
I also agree with MrDVD that for many of us, these cases are way too big, and take up way too much space. I don't know the finances involved (would it be a cost savings that could be passed along), but I would love to have the option of receiving my discs in some type of cardboard (or paper) sleeve. Maybe the companies could just fold the cover art in half with the disc inside and seal it with that rubbery glue that is often found inside of magazines.
You and me must have been brothers in our past lives.
We both love Evil Angel, we both love Shyla (me more than you!) and we both love those RED Evil Angel boxes!
Anabolic's are pretty standard which do a good job. I love the boxes and could never put the CD/DVD in a CD case/wallet because I would also lose the artwork.
Its like some those people that store their CD's in wallets, i could never do that cos I love the artwork.
However, you could store your DVD's in a loose leaf binder filled with plastic page protectors. Not only are these page protectors big enough to hold the DVD and the artwork, the artwork can be unfolded so you can see both the front and back covers simultaneously.
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Posted - May 11 2002 : 4:22PM
I don´t mind the large DVD cases, but the only hub I like is the yin-yang one from the Amaray cases.
I absolutely HATE the hub of the Alpha cases, like the ones MGM uses for the James Bond series.
Those dvd cases are really cool. A lot of the newer VCA titles use those. I remember the first time I got my hand on one of these dvd cases, it took me several minutes to pop the dvd out from the case. If the company that make these cases can improve on the design, I think the can have something close to a "child-proof" product - like those caps on those plastic pill bottles. I am sure they would have a lot of success marketing these cases to adult studios who wish to prevent their dvds from being "accidentally" viewed by minors. Unfortunately, the likely reality is that adults will have a much harder time getting the dvd out from these cases than their children will.
I wouldn't be surprised either, especially since adult titles look like they are being prepared for the mass market retail store. The reversible covers, one side with the hardcore pictures and one side with PG rated covers, Private, Vivid and Wicked I have noticed seem to have all started using them.I know Private is using those cases now for at least some of their releases. I don't know if anyone else is.
Yet another vote for the type of case Bill mentioned. I've had a few discs come loose in shipping with the yin / yang cases, but by far the worst is the current one Adam & Eve is using that just has the center hub split into thirds. I think I've had more DVDs arrive loose in those cases than still on the hub.
I agree, those with the center hub split into thirds are by far the worst. Unfortunately a lot other publishers have started using them like Redlight, Anabolic/Diabolic, Kiss-Ass, ... Hope they will one day learn that saving few cents on boxes is a bad investment in satisfied customers and resellers.
Those stickers also help prove where to point the finger in a defective disc or return scenario (i.e. has it been opened, is it new, was the disc loose in the case, etc.)
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Posted - May 15 2002 : 10:17AM
Having different cases for mail order is a great idea. It just costs too much money to ship around these bulky cases that don't do a good job protecting the DVD. More than half of the DVDs that I get are off the spindle - all different kinds of cases.
I'd much rather see the soft plastic CD type cases, which can still accomodate nice cover art. And have binders that could display the title clearly for easy stocking, and pulling of orders.
I just got screeners from Brave Entertainment for the first time. They sent the DVDs in simple envelopes with a pile of covers. They sent 10 DVDs w/ covers in one envelope, weighing one pound. They save money shipping to me. I save money shipping to reviewers. I don't know how reviewers feel about not getting the cases, but I would definitely prefer that more studios went this route.
Please studios, use mail order specific cases. Everyone in the shipping chain saves money.
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Posted - May 15 2002 : 11:43AM
As long as it´s possible to buy cases separately, it´s fine.
Unlike video tape, there is no wear and tear when playing a DVD. As long as the disc plays fine, I couldn't care less if it was returned by someone else.
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Posted - May 15 2002 : 10:52PM
Besides, DVDs with small scratches can be repaired.
Besides, DVDs with small scratches can be repaired
Now here's a question...
How? Does any repair kit work?
If one works, point me in the right direction, please?
---BIGmike, over and out!---
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Posted - May 16 2002 : 6:49AM
I don´t use any repair kit. There´s a company here that restores disks (CDs, CD-Roms, DVDs). I don´t know how they do it, but they do a fine job - althought I only used ´em twice.
Mike, Take a look at this review at The Digital Bits for the CD Play Right Trio for DVD, DVD Care System
If you're interested, the review has a link to the companies site, which has a page listing retailers by state. They also have some European links.
I haven't used this product, but I trust the review of Bill Hunt (the owner of The Digital Bits). Also, I know that a good Long Island chain of stores that have been in DVD since day one (they used to be a laserdisc store), uses this product for their rental discs.
