'Baraka' reissued in a standard Blu plastic case! - Blu-ray Forum

Russell_L · 12-12-2008, 08:10 PM

Found this in a local CD/DVD store today and took the photo with my iPhone. Looks like MPI has responded to our complaints! So I guess the question is whether they'll exchange our old cardboard cases for the new ones.....

Red Hood · 12-12-2008, 08:14 PM

I will send my my box back for them to recycle if they will send me a new one.

Beta Man · 12-12-2008, 08:15 PM

My "original" one is still in the plastic, and I'm planning on opening it, and watching it...... Is it really THAT big of a deal that it's in a cardboard case????? sheesh

Red Hood · 12-12-2008, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

My "original" one is still in the plastic, and I'm planning on opening it, and watching it...... Is it really THAT big of a deal that it's in a cardboard case????? sheesh

Every time I remove the disc out of the box and try to place it back in the case I cringe.

SquidPuppet · 12-12-2008, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

My "original" one is still in the plastic, and I'm planning on opening it, and watching it...... Is it really THAT big of a deal that it's in a cardboard case????? sheesh

Cardboard is fine...but this particular one is POORLY engineered. Difficult to open, begs for scratches, and many reports of warping.

fighthefutureofhd · 12-12-2008, 08:25 PM

but i thought blu-ray was mr. industrcutable who didn't get scratches.

Beta Man · 12-12-2008, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by fighthefutureofhd

but i thought blu-ray was mr. industrcutable who didn't get scratches.

That was only a popular talking point during all of the Anti-HD DVD B.S.

If they only released Blu-rays in Steelbooks, people would complain about their shelves falling off of the walls

kevinbr100 · 12-12-2008, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

My "original" one is still in the plastic, and I'm planning on opening it, and watching it...... Is it really THAT big of a deal that it's in a cardboard case????? sheesh

some people claim that the packaging actually warps the disc. so if i were you i would remove the disc from the packaging as soon as possible, or exchange it. I kept the original packaging, but store the disc in a jewel case, just in case

.

Brandon · 12-12-2008, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

My "original" one is still in the plastic, and I'm planning on opening it, and watching it...... Is it really THAT big of a deal that it's in a cardboard case????? sheesh

No, it's not that big of a deal. I don't even notice the difference on my shelf, taking it out of the case, etc.

Ataneruo · 12-12-2008, 09:02 PM

I just find it extremely difficult to take in and out of the paper case and have found myself cursing the poor design more than once. I would love to have a blu case for it.

Brandon · 12-12-2008, 09:08 PM

huh...I guess I just didn't think it was all that difficult. But I guess I could see how it might be an annoyance.

Sith · 12-21-2008, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

My "original" one is still in the plastic, and I'm planning on opening it, and watching it...... Is it really THAT big of a deal that it's in a cardboard case????? sheesh

of course not, i just got one from target online and i'm not returning it....
Can't wait to watch it, reviews are all good...

bases1616 · 12-12-2008, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell_L

Found this in a local CD/DVD store today and took the photo with my iPhone. Looks like MPI has responded to our complaints! So I guess the question is whether they'll exchange our old cardboard cases for the new ones.....

I noticed the $32.99 price tag on the case. Way too high of a price for Baraka. I remember seeing it for as cheap as $20.

Russell_L · 12-13-2008, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by bases1616

I noticed the $32.99 price tag on the case. Way too high of a price for Baraka. I remember seeing it for as cheap as $20.

Yeah, I know. That store sells BDs (and DVDs) at list price or just a couple of bucks below. They do have used BDs, though, at (sometimes) fair prices, and I've gotten a few good discs that way. Plus, you can sell your old CDs, DVDs, and BDs for store credit (or cash).

HumanMedia · 12-13-2008, 03:39 AM

Thank god for the new plastic case.

Now how long before Amazons stock is in the case also...

Lucy Diamond · 12-13-2008, 03:40 AM

Love the new box...don't know about that $32.99 price tag though brother.

Thanks for taking the time out though.

kok_man · 12-13-2008, 04:16 AM

OMG, that's nice... but not worth if it is indeed much more expensive... i can still live with the cardboard box..

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12-12-2008, 08:14 PM	#2
Red Hood Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:33	I will send my my box back for them to recycle if they will send me a new one.

12-12-2008, 08:15 PM	#3
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	My "original" one is still in the plastic, and I'm planning on opening it, and watching it...... Is it really THAT big of a deal that it's in a cardboard case????? sheesh

12-12-2008, 08:25 PM	#6
fighthefutureofhd Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Dry County	but i thought blu-ray was mr. industrcutable who didn't get scratches.

12-12-2008, 09:02 PM	#10
Ataneruo Active Member Member since:Aug 2008 4K collection:226 Blu-ray collection:993 DVD collection:17 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:2	I just find it extremely difficult to take in and out of the paper case and have found myself cursing the poor design more than once. I would love to have a blu case for it.

12-12-2008, 09:08 PM	#11
Brandon Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:41 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:8	huh...I guess I just didn't think it was all that difficult. But I guess I could see how it might be an annoyance.

12-13-2008, 03:39 AM	#15
HumanMedia Special Member Member since:Jun 2007	Thank god for the new plastic case. Now how long before Amazons stock is in the case also...

12-13-2008, 03:40 AM	#16
Lucy Diamond Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Tomb of Annihilation 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:3	Love the new box...don't know about that $32.99 price tag though brother. Thanks for taking the time out though.

12-13-2008, 04:16 AM	#17
kok_man Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Planet Earth Blu-ray collection:47 Blu-ray reviews:4	OMG, that's nice... but not worth if it is indeed much more expensive... i can still live with the cardboard box..

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