Earth Day!! Save a Tree, buy without slipcovers - Blu-ray Forum

Buddy Christ · 04-22-2010, 01:08 PM

I know there is a large number of you that just loooooove these pointless additions to our Blu rays.

And I will get torched!!

But besides being a collectable, they are pointless and deplete our resources. If you want to collect cardboard, collect baseball cards. If there was no disc inside would you just go out and buy that slipcover? Some of you will say yes but realistically in this economy, I think not. Some of you complain about eco cases too.

This is Blu-ray.com not Slipcover.com

Being Earth Day I find it funny that Cameron still used one for Avatar.

Light em' up people, torch away.

connect42 · 04-22-2010, 01:17 PM

No torch here. I agree with you.

P@t_Mtl · 04-22-2010, 01:18 PM

Add me to the group that see no use for slip covers as well

The_Basterd · 04-22-2010, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu2U

I know there is a large number of you that just loooooove these pointless additions to our Blu rays.

And I will get torched!!

But besides being a collectable, they are pointless and deplete our resources. If you want to collect cardboard, collect baseball cards. If there was no disc inside would you just go out and buy that slipcover? Some of you will say yes but realistically in this economy, I think not. Some of you complain about eco cases too.

This is Blu-ray.com not Slipcover.com

Being Earth Day I find it funny that Cameron still used one for Avatar.

Light em' up people, torch away.

I was really anticipating Slipcover.com after reading your post.
Lets just say I was "SEVERELY" disappointed....

connect42 · 04-22-2010, 01:21 PM

I guess it is my OCD, but I might like them if all discs came with them, but they don't, so I would rather due without them at all.

SleeperAgent · 04-22-2010, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu2U

I know there is a large number of you that just loooooove these pointless additions to our Blu rays.

And I will get torched!!

But besides being a collectable, they are pointless and deplete our resources. If you want to collect cardboard, collect baseball cards. If there was no disc inside would you just go out and buy that slipcover? Some of you will say yes but realistically in this economy, I think not. Some of you complain about eco cases too.

This is Blu-ray.com not Slipcover.com

Being Earth Day I find it funny that Cameron still used one for Avatar.

Light em' up people, torch away.

It seems awful unnecessary to create a hate thread for slipcovers....

Sorry. It had to be said. (without flaming)

Buddy Christ · 04-22-2010, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Basterd

I was really anticipating Slipcover.com after reading your post.
Lets just say I was "SEVERELY" disappointed....

Hurry and start one!!!

Oh wait there is one for BEDS!! ha ha ha ha

Crimson King · 04-22-2010, 01:23 PM

This thread is not going to end well.

Buddy Christ · 04-22-2010, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillyJack

This thread is not going to end well.

I have wanted to start one for a long while but it would just look like I'm picking a fight but Earth Day gave it cause.

SleeperAgent · 04-22-2010, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu2U

I have wanted to start one for a long while but it would just look like I'm picking a fight but Earth Day gave it cause.

In all honesty, even though it's earth day, it's still picking a fight. OR at least asking for one to happen.

sfmarine · 04-22-2010, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillyJack

This thread is not going to end well.

Not at all. Slipcovers have been around since the VHS days..I don't know what the big deal is with a piece of cardboard. Throw them out if you don't like them. Use them for kindling.

DNinja · 04-22-2010, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu2U

Some of you complain about eco cases too.

Do you really think "eco" cases are environmentally friendly? They are a marketing ploy to make the studios look like they are more "green." I don't have a problem with using less plastic to make cases, but even you have to admit that the "eco" cases are badly designed.

The Lizard King · 04-22-2010, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfmarine

Not at all. Slipcovers have been around since the VHS days..I don't know what the big deal is with a piece of cardboard. Throw them out if you don't like them. Use them for kindling.

Better yet:

1. Recycle them.

or

2. Give them to those of us who appreciate them.

TLK

Buddy Christ · 04-22-2010, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DNinja

Do you really think "eco" cases are environmentally friendly? They are a marketing ploy to make the studios look like they are more "green." I don't have a problem with using less plastic to make cases, but even you have to admit that the "eco" cases are badly designed.

Albeit a little more friendly, friendly none the less

Buddy Christ · 04-22-2010, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Lizard King

Better yet:

1. Recycle them.

or

2. Give them to those of us who appreciate them.

TLK

Hey King what took you so long?

I totally agree but so many of us are so lazy that, that would take too much work.

I really am not trying to disrespect your hobby, but I think that more people toss them than keep them.

The Lizard King · 04-22-2010, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu2U

Hey King what took you so long?

I totally agree but so many of us are so lazy that, that would take too much work.

I really am not trying to disrespect your hobby, but I think that more people toss them than keep them.

The next time I'm in So. Cal, I'll drive down to San Diego and personally take them off your hands. Okay?

TLK

Gaius Marius · 04-22-2010, 01:48 PM

I recycle pretty much all of my slipcovers. I only keep them if they have alternate artwork, crucial info (like Iron Man and Star Trek) or lenicular effects. Otherwise, they are a pain in the butt to take on and off, and throw off the astehtics of the shelf.

Another_Dude · 04-22-2010, 01:50 PM

All of mine go right in the trash. Take that Earth!

Mr. Cinema · 04-22-2010, 01:51 PM

Blame the studios for slipcovers, not the consumers. I don't think a limited run of cardboard slipcovers is going to destroy the planet. I like them, but I wouldn't just buy the slipcover if my copy didn't have one. Either way, all of our movies end up on the shelf collecting dust until we decide to watch one of them.

If you truly hate slipcovers, write each studio a snail mail letter expressing your hatred for them and tell them to stop making them.

Buddy Christ · 04-22-2010, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Lizard King

The next time I'm in So. Cal, I'll drive down to San Diego and personally take them off your hands. Okay?

TLK

OK I am serious. I will start saving them for you. But I really live in Florida. Quarterly I will send you what I get. Just Pm me on where to send.

This is my effort to help on Earth Day instead of just talking about it! Congrats TLK you get all of my future slips!!

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04-22-2010, 01:08 PM	#1
Buddy Christ Power Member Member since:Aug 2009 Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:142 Blu-ray reviews:7	Earth Day!! Save a Tree, buy without slipcovers I know there is a large number of you that just loooooove these pointless additions to our Blu rays. And I will get torched!! But besides being a collectable, they are pointless and deplete our resources. If you want to collect cardboard, collect baseball cards. If there was no disc inside would you just go out and buy that slipcover? Some of you will say yes but realistically in this economy, I think not. Some of you complain about eco cases too. This is Blu-ray.com not Slipcover.com Being Earth Day I find it funny that Cameron still used one for Avatar. Light em' up people, torch away.

04-22-2010, 01:51 PM	#19
Mr. Cinema Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:NC 4K collection:34 Blu-ray collection:35 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:85	Blame the studios for slipcovers, not the consumers. I don't think a limited run of cardboard slipcovers is going to destroy the planet. I like them, but I wouldn't just buy the slipcover if my copy didn't have one. Either way, all of our movies end up on the shelf collecting dust until we decide to watch one of them. If you truly hate slipcovers, write each studio a snail mail letter expressing your hatred for them and tell them to stop making them. Last edited by Mr. Cinema; 04-22-2010 at 01:54 PM.

04-22-2010, 01:17 PM	#2
connect42 Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Columbus, Georgia Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:103 Trading Score:19	No torch here. I agree with you.

04-22-2010, 01:18 PM	#3
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	Add me to the group that see no use for slip covers as well

04-22-2010, 01:21 PM	#5
connect42 Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Columbus, Georgia Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:103 Trading Score:19	I guess it is my OCD, but I might like them if all discs came with them, but they don't, so I would rather due without them at all.

04-22-2010, 01:23 PM	#8
Crimson King Blu-ray Prince Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray reviews: 19 Trading Score:683	This thread is not going to end well.

04-22-2010, 01:48 PM	#17
Gaius Marius Power Member Member since:Apr 2009 4K collection:36 Blu-ray collection:594	I recycle pretty much all of my slipcovers. I only keep them if they have alternate artwork, crucial info (like Iron Man and Star Trek) or lenicular effects. Otherwise, they are a pain in the butt to take on and off, and throw off the astehtics of the shelf.

04-22-2010, 01:50 PM	#18
Another_Dude Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:191 Blu-ray reviews:8	All of mine go right in the trash. Take that Earth!

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