"Veins" on my Amaray Blu-ray cases drive me nuts - Blu-ray Forum

Bluyoda · 01-02-2015, 04:32 PM

Does anyone else have these "veins" on their Blu-ray cases?

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I keep getting these BDs with these hideous scales, which make the packaging look terribly cheap IMO.
I have replaced many cases, but it's not easy to get exact replacements when you live outside the US.
I know there are tons of OCD people on here (You are welcome

), yet I have never seen anyone complain about this sad phenomenon, so I wondering if I am the only one getting them (highly unlikely), or if you guys just don't mind (highly unlikely too, IMO).

You can't see it clearly from all angles, as witnessed in the photos included, but it's very apparent.
I just received the replacement for Now You Can See Me, but the exact same issue is present. Lol

rdodolak · 01-02-2015, 04:35 PM

We all get them on occasion. Those are caused by a particular shrinkwrap process and too much heat.

UseY0ur1llusi0n · 01-02-2015, 04:36 PM

Those are Viva Elites, not Amaray™cases.

Bluyoda · 01-02-2015, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdodolak

We all get them on occasion. Those are caused by a particular shrinkwrap process and too much heat.

That's what I thought. Is there anything that can be done to fix them?

Quote:

Originally Posted by UseY0ur1llusi0n

Those are Viva Elites, not Amaray™cases.

Sorry, I just used it as a general term.

rdodolak · 01-02-2015, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluyoda

That's what I thought. Is there anything that can be done to fix them?

Nothing can be done to fix those cases. You'd just have to replace them.

jscoggins · 01-02-2015, 04:42 PM

I agree, they look awful. I keep a stack of empty cases to swap out damaged cases.

Tech-UK · 01-02-2015, 04:56 PM

I received a title today that had the same issue. I have had a few titles through like this, and I have a few spare slim cases that I swap them with.

I do the same when I receive a title with an Eco case, I swap it and recycle the Eco case. Well they are 'Eco'.

Astro Zombie · 01-02-2015, 05:10 PM

Too much HGH.

Bluyoda · 01-02-2015, 05:39 PM

Good/sad to hear I am not the only way.

nashcameronn · 01-02-2015, 06:29 PM

I'll buy a lot of used blu rays that have that problem. I always have replacement cases ready for problems like that and others such as buying used blu rays that smell like cigarette smoke.

Spooked · 01-02-2015, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluyoda

Does anyone else have these "veins" on their Blu-ray cases?

No. I replace any cases like that with new ones I order from Casetopia. (I mean look at those! How could anyone stand it?!)

Yes, my OCD is indeed that bad.

Rockercub · 01-02-2015, 09:28 PM

I just returned one to Amazon today. If I get a movie on sale, I don't mind replacing the case myself, but I paid nearly full price for this one. Also, I find that this is often evidence of repackaging, which bugs the heck out of me. This one had traces of the initial plastic wrap underneath the new plastic wrap, proving that it indeed was repackaged. When advertised as new, I expect a new unopened package, so back it goes.

Bluyoda · 01-02-2015, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooked

No. I replace any cases like that with new ones I order from Casetopia. (I mean look at those! How could anyone stand it?!)

Yes, my OCD is indeed that bad.

I wouldn't consider that OCD. It really looks awful.

thrillmygorilla · 01-02-2015, 10:33 PM

I've never seen anything like that on my cases.

Nice Guy Eddie · 01-02-2015, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by thrillmygorilla

I've never seen anything like that on my cases.

Consider yourself lucky.

Monterey Jack · 01-03-2015, 01:49 AM

I always swap out "wrinkly" and eco cases for new ones...they look AWFUL.

Bassaholic · 01-03-2015, 01:50 AM

I've had several of these. Very vexing.

SlipcoverLover · 01-03-2015, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockercub

I just returned one to Amazon today. If I get a movie on sale, I don't mind replacing the case myself, but I paid nearly full price for this one. Also, I find that this is often evidence of repackaging, which bugs the heck out of me. This one had traces of the initial plastic wrap underneath the new plastic wrap, proving that it indeed was repackaged. When advertised as new, I expect a new unopened package, so back it goes.

The studios repackage old blus, not Amazon.

Anyway, these snake lines don't bother me.

murphywmm · 01-03-2015, 08:18 AM

I think there are more important things in life to worry about.

DoubleDownAgain · 01-03-2015, 08:45 AM

Hideous! I swap out all of theses, along with eco/Eco-lite & Vortex cases for Viva Elites.

01-02-2015, 04:42 PM	#6
jscoggins Banned Top contributor Member since:Apr 2014 Trading Score:115	I agree, they look awful. I keep a stack of empty cases to swap out damaged cases. Last edited by jscoggins; 01-03-2015 at 02:27 AM.

01-02-2015, 04:35 PM	#2
rdodolak Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 4K collection:880 Blu-ray collection:3733 DVD collection:939 MA collection:338 Digital collection:1099 iTunes collection:75 Prime collection:11 Trading Score:20	We all get them on occasion. Those are caused by a particular shrinkwrap process and too much heat.

01-02-2015, 04:36 PM	#3
UseY0ur1llusi0n Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2013 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:4	Those are Viva Elites, not Amaray™cases.

01-02-2015, 04:56 PM	#7
Tech-UK Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 Location:UK Home Theater Gallery:96 4K collection:215 Blu-ray collection:1167 Blu-ray reviews: 20 Trading Score:23	I received a title today that had the same issue. I have had a few titles through like this, and I have a few spare slim cases that I swap them with. I do the same when I receive a title with an Eco case, I swap it and recycle the Eco case. Well they are 'Eco'.

01-02-2015, 05:10 PM	#8
Astro Zombie Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Florida 4K collection:733 Blu-ray collection:1327 DVD collection:87 Digital collection:394 iTunes collection:394 Trading Score:3	Too much HGH.

01-02-2015, 05:39 PM	#9
Bluyoda Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Dagobah Home Theater Gallery:103 4K collection:160 Blu-ray collection:1383 Blu-ray reviews: 263 Trading Score:4	Good/sad to hear I am not the only way.

01-02-2015, 06:29 PM	#10
nashcameronn Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:May 2013 Location:VA 4K collection:73 Blu-ray collection:2106 DVD collection:577 Trading Score:60	I'll buy a lot of used blu rays that have that problem. I always have replacement cases ready for problems like that and others such as buying used blu rays that smell like cigarette smoke.

01-02-2015, 09:28 PM	#12
Rockercub Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2011 Location:San Fernando Valley, CA 4K collection:337 Blu-ray collection:2185 DVD collection:240 Trading Score:3	I just returned one to Amazon today. If I get a movie on sale, I don't mind replacing the case myself, but I paid nearly full price for this one. Also, I find that this is often evidence of repackaging, which bugs the heck out of me. This one had traces of the initial plastic wrap underneath the new plastic wrap, proving that it indeed was repackaged. When advertised as new, I expect a new unopened package, so back it goes.

01-02-2015, 10:33 PM	#14
thrillmygorilla Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Dayton, OH Blu-ray collection:390 DVD collection:59 Trading Score:24	I've never seen anything like that on my cases.

01-03-2015, 01:49 AM	#16
Monterey Jack Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Oct 2011 Trading Score:709	I always swap out "wrinkly" and eco cases for new ones...they look AWFUL.

01-03-2015, 01:50 AM	#17
Bassaholic Special Member Member since:May 2011 Location:close to the edge 4K collection:635 Blu-ray collection:2261 DVD collection:84 Trading Score:194	I've had several of these. Very vexing.

01-03-2015, 08:18 AM	#19
murphywmm Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2014 Location:Edmonton, Canada 4K collection:368 Blu-ray collection:3717 DVD collection:63 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:2	I think there are more important things in life to worry about.

01-03-2015, 08:45 AM	#20
DoubleDownAgain Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Port Moody, BC Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:2290 DVD collection:1481 Digital collection:123 iTunes collection:174 Trading Score:2	Hideous! I swap out all of theses, along with eco/Eco-lite & Vortex cases for Viva Elites.

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