The Blu-ray Replacement Case Thread

[battlebeast]

is there any place to buy colored blu ray cases?

[rdodolak]

Originally Posted by battlebeast

is there any place to buy colored blu ray cases?

gungadgets sells generic colored cases on eBay but YMMV as to what happens to be in stock at any given time.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Various-Colo...h_mwStBSHiR0fQ

[WhiteTim]

Are the cases that Warner uses for the 4 film collections easy to find? I bought Final Destination set and the case is almost split in half and the store doesn't have any more copies or else I'd exchange it

[dvdwatcher]

Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

They're very nice cases, I just feel like they don't feel like blu ray cases. Hard to explain I guess. I am glad you love them though, they're very cost effective. If I liked them I would replace my whole collection with them.

they seem to big to me? The cover art doesnt fit properly

[dvdwatcher]

isnt a standard bluray case 12.5mm? Not 11

[dvdwatcher]

Originally Posted by MattFini

Thanks for posting the eBay seller with the colored vortex cases. I bought some white, black and reds to get started.


Afraid I've already disappeared too deep down this rabbit hole, but some movies look so much better with different colored cases that I couldn't resist.

are you referring to these?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/371007547680?rmvSB=true
how are the cases are they legit?

[dvdwatcher]

Originally Posted by Lava_Lander

Got white cases in from that German seller.

can you tell me are they standard US 12.5mm?

[dvdwatcher]

Anyone?

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[rdodolak]

Originally Posted by dvdwatcher

Anyone?

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Yes, they're the standard US size and not the 14mm UK size.

[rdodolak]

Casetopia now has the Clear Viva Elite Cases in 1 and 2 disc sizes

http://www.casetopia.com/Viva_Elite_...lite-clear.htm

http://www.casetopia.com/Viva_Elite_...lite-clear.htm

[easydreamer]

Originally Posted by rdodolak

Casetopia now has the Clear Viva Elite Cases in 1 and 2 disc sizes

http://www.casetopia.com/Viva_Elite_...lite-clear.htm

http://www.casetopia.com/Viva_Elite_...lite-clear.htm

It looks like the single disc case has the Blu-ray logo, according to the first URL. The clear case I got from TT didn't have one. Also, the clear case for the Cohen Blu-ray didn't have one, either. I wonder if the actual case really has the logo...

[pmil]

Originally Posted by dvdwatcher

can you tell me are they standard US 12.5mm?

That case design, if it's exactly the same (the Vortex) as the one of the two used in America, is 11mm, not 12.5.

I use those cases (the standard blue one) exclusively for my collection (with a modification) as they have raised points along the edges of the disc, protecting them better than the more common Viva Elite case, which is the thicker case at 12.5mm.

The Viva Elite case does not have those raised edges and if debris gets in between the disc and the case, it is more vulnerable to scratching along the more vulnerable outer edge of the disc.You can often see such scratching along the outer edges with the Viva cases, even with a new disc.

The Vortex cases also have the optional locking side latch.

I bought mine in bulk in 100 quantity for $0.26 each from discmakers.com.

As always, avoid like the plague any of the Viva Ecos with the cut outs if you care about your discs. Absolute penny pinching junk that often ruins brand new discs and their cover art.

[adamclark83]

Can anyone tell me where I can get the Amaray-like 4-disc cases that Japan uses, especially the ones Toei uses? I thought the 2-disc Vortex ones from Casetopia would be fine, just put a swing tray in the middle, but the stubs are way two high.

[pmil]

Originally Posted by thecardman23

Bluraybin has Black Viva Elite Eco Blu-ray Single disc cases back in stock.

http://www.bluraybin.com/ProductDeta...tCode=BDCase22


I believe if you buy in bulk they offer discounts.

It's a very bad idea to use those open pocketed Eco cases. Cover art can easily be damaged, dust and debris can more easily reach the disc through those open slots, and case to disc contact is typical, greatly increasingly the chances of scratches. Finally such cases are unsurprinsingly flimsy feeling. Very bad idea.

[pmil]

Originally Posted by adamclark83

Can anyone tell me where I can get the Amaray-like 4-disc cases that Japan uses, especially the ones Toei uses? I thought the 2-disc Vortex ones from Casetopia would be fine, just put a swing tray in the middle, but the stubs are way two high.

The Vortex cases, including the two disc version, are great for the reasons I described in the post before yours. All cases I know of that go beyond 2 discs hold the discs flat against the swing out holders. The chances of eventually scratching discs held that way are 100% over time and reasonable use.

If i were you I would simply use two Vortex two disc cases instead.

[dvdwatcher]

does anyone know if the German seller http://www.ebay.com/usr/movie_and_co...p2047675.l2559 is selling the same cases listed at https://www.kronenberg24.de/?

and how is the quality of these cases? Seems to be the only place to find hard to find black cases and the price seems reasonable?

[rdodolak]

Originally Posted by dvdwatcher

does anyone know if the German seller http://www.ebay.com/usr/movie_and_co...p2047675.l2559 is selling the same cases listed at https://www.kronenberg24.de/?

and how is the quality of these cases? Seems to be the only place to find hard to find black cases and the price seems reasonable?

I don't have them but they appear to be the same. Looking at the pictures for that type of case they are almost identical to, and appear to be a generic version of, the Vortex cases sans the hub and the front/top part of the case.

Too bad that site doesn't seem to ship to the US. They even have the 11mm Viva Elites which seem to be unique to Europe.

[dvdwatcher]

Originally Posted by rdodolak

I don't have them but they appear to be the same. Looking at the pictures for that type of case they are almost identical to, and appear to be a generic version of, the Vortex cases sans the hub and the front/top part of the case.

Too bad that site doesn't seem to ship to the US. They even have the 11mm Viva Elites which seem to be unique to Europe.

The guy that referred me to them says if you email them they will send you a PayPal invoice and will ship to the US but I believe the eBay does too.

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[rdodolak]

Originally Posted by dvdwatcher

The guy that referred me to them says if you email them they will send you a PayPal invoice and will ship to the US but I believe the eBay does too.

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Well that's awesome then, I might have to try placing an order since they have a lot that isn't offered in the US.

[rdodolak]

Originally Posted by dvdwatcher

The guy that referred me to them says if you email them they will send you a PayPal invoice and will ship to the US but I believe the eBay does too.

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Sent them an email four days ago and still no response. So much for good customer service.