Loose Discs

[beware]

There have probably been numerous threads on this issue already, but I wanted everyone's opinion on it.

I just got the LOTR EE boxset in the mail and part 1 disc on the 2nd film in the series was in the central location of the hub but not on it at all, just lose. Given a real glimpse sans defects but won't know until I play said disc all the way through. I have had loose discs before without issues, some with issues.

Wanted your take. What do you think of loose discs? Do you immediately feel deflated or when you get the time to watch the film and it has a glitch, you don't worry just simply return?

[blu-ray_girl_fan]

The way that you posed your question, perhaps you should've created a poll?

[beware]

Originally Posted by blu-ray_girl_fan

The way that you posed your question, perhaps you should've created a poll?

can I still do that, I shall try...

nope won't let me edit in a poll...

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by beware

There have probably been numerous threads on this issue already, but I wanted everyone's opinion on it.

I just got the LOTR EE boxset in the mail and part 1 disc on the 2nd film in the series was in the central location of the hub but not on it at all, just lose. Given a real glimpse sans defects but won't know until I play said disc all the way through. I have had loose discs before without issues, some with issues.

Wanted your take. What do you think of loose discs? Do you immediately feel deflated or when you get the time to watch the film and it has a glitch, you don't worry just simply return?

I've come across dozens of loose DVDs and BDs over the years and 9 times out of 10 it does not affect playback. So it generally doesn't bother me. However, if I pick up one with a loose disc in a store I will put it back down and pick up a different one.

[blu-ray_girl_fan]

Originally Posted by beware

can I still do that, I shall try...

nope won't let me edit in a poll...

PM a mod to help you with it. Give them some sample questions/choices, such as:

"Do loose discs bother you?"

1) Yes, I put them back on the shelf and try to find another copy.

2) No, I hope for the best because Blu-rays have protective coating.

[TitusTroy]

unless the disc has visible scratches, it doesn't bother me too much

[MikeCL]

Blu-rays don't scratch easy like DVD's so I don't care if the disc is not on the hub, I don't have OCD.

[Atreyu]

Only time I worry about a loose disc is if it has scratches and I've never had a loose blu that was scratched. Dvds yes, and if I got them online they are promptly returned. In store they are put back on the shelf.

[Leeon0]

Loose DVDs always went back unopened. It's not an issue with BDs: I've gotten a few loose ones in the mail, and they had zero scratches. Also since Blu-ray cases are smaller than DVD cases, the disc has little room to bounce around and strike the hub. An exception would be Criterion cases, which are bigger, and which have hubs with sharper edges.

[beware]

Bump

[crs]

Originally Posted by beware

Bump

It's bumps that make discs come loose in transit.

[Dynamo of Eternia]

I'm not thrilled when I get loose discs, but if the discs plays fine, it's not too big of a deal. Like others here, if I'm buying something at a store, and there are multiple copies, if the first one that I picked up has a loose disc, I'll grab a different copy, but I don't have any control over it when it's something that is shipped to me. And as someone else pointed out, since Blu-Rays have the scratch resistant coating, it's usually not as big of a deal with them as with DVDs.



Something that I found interesting is this.... I ordered the Superman Anthology on Blu-Ray when the price recently dropped on Amazon. When I received it, there was a loose disc. The disc, in and of itself, wasn't a major issue, but the box was rather damaged (meaning the actual movie packaging, the box that this was packed in wasn't really beat up, but there wasn't any packing inside to prevent the item from moving around). So, I contacted customer service (I even provided photos) and they sent out a replacement to me, which I received yesterday. This one arrived in much better condition, even though they didn't do any better of a job in packing it up. Ironically, though, not only was their a loose disc again, but it was the exact same disc as the first set that I received. Maybe it's just a coincidence, but it makes one wonder what's up with that particular disc hub in these sets.


I was a little worried recently when a DVD set that I ordered for my sister as a gift for her Birthday which is coming up soon came with a loose disc inside of it (it's actually one of several DVD sets all part of the same series that she is getting). I was debating on whether to leave it be, return it, or open it to check the condition of the disc. I ended up going with the latter option, opening it up. I only opened the shrink wrap just enough to get the disc out. I held the loose disc directly under a lamp, moving it around to check for any signs of scratches, and there weren't any. So, I put it back in the case. My sister already pretty much knows what she's getting anyway (it hasn't really been a big secret, and it was by her request), so I vaguely have already fore-warned her that "a non-specific DVD set" that she "might be getting" in the near future came with a loose disc, so I opened it and made sure the disc was okay. She was fine with it, and said that as long as I'm the one who did it, and the set didn't come opened like that, it doesn't bother her. So all is well there!

[V400]

The No Country for Old Men steelbook I just received had its disc loose. As long as I see no damage to the disc, I'm fine with it. But I'll admit there is quite a bit of suspense for those 10-20 seconds it takes me to open the package.

[thrillmygorilla]

Originally Posted by beware

There have probably been numerous threads on this issue already, but I wanted everyone's opinion on it.

I just got the LOTR EE boxset in the mail and part 1 disc on the 2nd film in the series was in the central location of the hub but not on it at all, just lose. Given a real glimpse sans defects but won't know until I play said disc all the way through. I have had loose discs before without issues, some with issues.

Wanted your take. What do you think of loose discs? Do you immediately feel deflated or when you get the time to watch the film and it has a glitch, you don't worry just simply return?

didn't you make a video about this?

[AnimalChin]

As long as there's no scratch I don't mind and blu-rays are pretty tough. I did have the issue with Saving Private Ryan on dvd and it had a small scratch. My ocd made me exchange it, I didn't even try it to see if it would play.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by thrillmygorilla

didn't you make a video about this?

This is his reassurance follow-up thread

[Member-38928]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

This is his reassurance follow-up thread

[blu-ray_girl_fan]

Originally Posted by beware

Bump

You're bumping your own non-trading thread?

[Villiam Hayes]

Originally Posted by TitusTroy

unless the disc has visible scratches, it doesn't bother me too much

+1 on that,my monster collection arrived earlier with a disc dislodged but it look's fine so....

[MrHT]

I've never bought a BD that was loose. Maybe I just got lucky. However, I just ordered some BDs from Amazon during BF. I hope I didn't jinx it by publicly announcing my luck. Because if I did, I may end up with some loose discs very soon when my order arrives.