The Blu-ray Replacement Case Thread

[CMNPlanet]

Originally Posted by CyRo

Anyone know where I can find replacement cases for Arrow blu rays? I’m in the US and desperately need two clear cases. I know Arrow switched their cases recently. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

Arrow still sells empty 2-disc 15mm Amarays on their site, but it's likely pretty pricey to ship just a couple of cases.

Or you could buy couple of copies of something like Pray for Death for cheap and flip the disc on ebay.

[cicada88]

Sorry for the grunch, but I figure some people reading this thread would be the ones to ask.

Do you guys have a go to case for long term storage (say 20+ years) that are durable and space saving.

I don’t need to hold the artwork or any booklets or anything, but I need to be able to label them.

My Priorities Are:

1: Archival Quality (i.e if I don’t ever open the disk in 20 years the case isn’t going to be greasy, degraded, and the disc will be just as it was)

2: Durable (the case itself isn’t flimsy, have crappy hinges, crappy hubs etc)

3: As space saving as possible without sacrificing #1


While I general prefer the form factor of a standard individual DVD or Blu-Ray case, I’m not opposed to some sort of sleeve or book solution.

My first thought is to just buy the kind that Criterion uses or perhaps the best quality super slim cases in both single / 2-disc varieties.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[vwnut13]

Originally Posted by heavyharmonies

Is it just me or are replacement cases branded "Blu-Ray 3D" getting harder and harder to find? Casetopia doesn't appear to carry them any more (not that I would order from them anyway given their reputation here on the board).

Given the lack of market presence that 3D Blu-Rays have anymore, it wouldn't surprise me if replacement 3D cases go the way of the dodo bird.

About the cheapest I've found are from megadiscstore, but NOT through their website. Their eBay listings are cheaper than their own website.

20-pack of 5-disc 3D branded cases for $45.99 shipped:

Check your local Big Lots, they might just have a dozen copies of Spongebob Sponge Out of Water 3D and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3D on clearance for $1.25 each.

[MazeRunner]

Universal is starting to use thicker cases now.

[DaLe_Insanity]

Can anyone provide a contact email address for GoodwoodEshop/MegaDisc Store?

Trying to find someone who will ship in bulk to Australia that isn't named Casetopia..

[rdodolak]

Originally Posted by DaLe_Insanity

Can anyone provide a contact email address for GoodwoodEshop/MegaDisc Store?

Trying to find someone who will ship in bulk to Australia that isn't named Casetopia..

You can us their contact form or try reaching out to them through their eBay account.

https://goodwoodeshop.com/index.php?...age=contact_us

[DaLe_Insanity]

Originally Posted by rdodolak

You can us their contact form or try reaching out to them through their eBay account.

https://goodwoodeshop.com/index.php?...age=contact_us

Cheers mate, I didn't receive a reply when I used the contact form recently but I have had more success via eBay message.

[MovieMan5021]

Originally Posted by DaLe_Insanity

Cheers mate, I didn't receive a reply when I used the contact form recently but I have had more success via eBay message.

I'm still waiting for a response from them since last week about some bluray cases that I have in my cart on ebay.

[rexcrk]

A couple releases I found that had 3-disc cases with a hub on both covers and a 1-disc swing tray (for making 4-disc non-stack cases by swapping out the tray) that you can find for decent prices on eBay are the Predator trilogy and the X-Men Beginnings trilogy.

For anyone who happens to be interested!

[DaLe_Insanity]

Originally Posted by MovieMan5021

I'm still waiting for a response from them since last week about some bluray cases that I have in my cart on ebay.

They've been actively communicating with me via eBay without issue so it might be worth giving them a gentle reminder.

[MovieMan5021]

Originally Posted by DaLe_Insanity

They've been actively communicating with me via eBay without issue so it might be worth giving them a gentle reminder.

Yes, I asked them if they received my message and then they responded

[Nosferatu31]

Anyone know where i can get the Blu-ray cases that Code Red uses?

[MovieMan5021]

I am in the process of making my own combo packs and in need of some bluray cases where the discs are stacked (even though I normally frown upon these), I need them specifically due to the fact that the titles that I want to combine have a slip case and I don't want to not have the slipcase on display on my shelf. I could have sworn I saw that maybe Vortex has a case where the hub is deep enough to house 2 discs at a time. I'm looking for cases with enough to stack 2 discs per hub for a total of 4 discs. Any help would be appreciated.

[chewbabka]

Originally Posted by MovieMan5021

I am in the process of making my own combo packs and in need of some bluray cases where the discs are stacked (even though I normally frown upon these), I need them specifically due to the fact that the titles that I want to combine have a slip case and I don't want to not have the slipcase on display on my shelf. I could have sworn I saw that maybe Vortex has a case where the hub is deep enough to house 2 discs at a time. I'm looking for cases with enough to stack 2 discs per hub for a total of 4 discs. Any help would be appreciated.

I have a couple of the vortex 4 disc stackers. They’re a couple mm chunkier than the standard vortex cases though. So your slip may not fit. The viva elite stacker case used by Universal and Disney lately for their 3-4 disc (4k) sets might be a better bet if you can find them

[MovieMan5021]

Originally Posted by chewbabka

I have a couple of the vortex 4 disc stackers. They’re a couple mm chunkier than the standard vortex cases though. So your slip may not fit. The viva elite stacker case used by Universal and Disney lately for their 3-4 disc (4k) sets might be a better bet if you can find them

Thanks for the tip!

[FilmFreakosaurus]

Originally Posted by MovieMan5021

Thanks for the tip!

Don't stack your discs!!! You're just asking for trouble at some point. Always get the multi-disc tray cases.

[chewbabka]

Originally Posted by FilmFreakosaurus

Don't stack your discs!!! You're just asking for trouble at some point. Always get the multi-disc tray cases.

What exactly is the danger? I don’t buy stacker cases, but I also don’t swap them out if movies come in them. I put the feature disc on the bottom of the stack or on a spindle alone if possible as a precaution, but I’m not even sure that’s necessary.

[FilmFreakosaurus]

Originally Posted by chewbabka

What exactly is the danger? I don’t buy stacker cases, but I also don’t swap them out if movies come in them. I put the feature disc on the bottom of the stack or on a spindle alone if possible as a precaution, but I’m not even sure that’s necessary.

A small piece of dust or grit can get between the disc surfaces and scratch the surface layer when the disc shifts on the spindle. If it gets deep enough into the playback side or gouges in the correct pit alignment, you will end up with playback issues. This is especially true for 4k discs that are far less tolerant of errors. The hard coat is more fragile than you realize. I still believe quality control has lessened over the years.

[chewbabka]

Originally Posted by FilmFreakosaurus

A small piece of dust or grit can get between the disc surfaces and scratch the surface layer when the disc shifts on the spindle. If it gets deep enough into the playback side or gouges in the correct pit alignment, you will end up with playback issues. This is especially true for 4k discs that are far less tolerant of errors. The hard coat is more fragile than you realize. I still believe quality control has lessened over the years.

Couldn’t this also happen between the disc and the case in a single stacker?

I won’t lose any sleep if I end up losing a special feature disc or two over my lifetime. Like I said, I keep 4k discs alone on a spindle or, in the case of 4-disc sets, at the bottom of the stack, only because I’ve read people’s worries here.

[FilmFreakosaurus]

Originally Posted by chewbabka

Couldn’t this also happen between the disc and the case in a single stacker?

I won’t lose any sleep if I end up losing a special feature disc or two over my lifetime. Like I said, I keep 4k discs alone on a spindle or, in the case of 4-disc sets, at the bottom of the stack, only because I’ve read people’s worries here.

The single tray per disc case usually has a small gap between the disc surface and the tray because of the spindle. Here, the entire surface of the disc is rubbing together.