The Blu-ray Replacement Case Thread

[Alpha]

Originally Posted by Underworld54

Do you guys normally like to replace a movies case with the identical style case it came in or don't you really care? I like the viva elite cases and would like to replace all my blu's with them. What would it do to the value of the disc itself if you switched the style of case?

I prefer the original cases for each title. If it came in a Vortex, it should be in a Vortex. On certain titles, some cover art inserts actually don't fit if you switch the cases.

As for the value, I don't think it harms it much, especially if you stick to the official two brands of cases (Vortex and Viva).

[Underworld54]

Originally Posted by Alpha

I prefer the original cases for each title. If it came in a Vortex, it should be in a Vortex. On certain titles, some cover art inserts actually don't fit if you switch the cases.

As for the value, I don't think it harms it much, especially if you stick to the official two brands of cases (Vortex and Viva).

Oh Alpha, now you did it. I wasn't aware that the inserts didn't fit on certain cases. Now I'm second guessing myself. I though t the insert space was universal across the board.

[Alpha]

Originally Posted by Underworld54

Oh Alpha, now you did it. I wasn't aware that the inserts didn't fit on certain cases. Now I'm second guessing myself. I though t the insert space was universal across the board.

lol, I hope I didn't dash your hopes!

I always thought the space was universal too. When Hollywood Video had that big closing sale, I came across some BD's where I wasn't too sure about the original case. I would try a Vortex case, and the cover art didn't fit. I couldn't even close the case. And if I forced it, it would almost definitely rip the insert. So I tried a Viva for the same BD, and it was perfect. Ended up looking up the title online, and it was indeed a Viva. I've also had some sellers ship out BD's in wrong cases, knownigly too because they would leave the insert inside the case with the BD, lol. But overall, that's only a problem with very few titles, at least as far as I know.

I know of a few people that have changed all their cases to Viva with no problems. And if I had to choose, I'd go with Viva. Vortex is a tad thinner and that might be responsible, but I don't really have the specs for the insert space. Regardless, I think you'll be alright if you're switching to Viva.

[Underworld54]

Originally Posted by Alpha

lol, I hope I didn't dash your hopes!

I always thought the space was universal too. When Hollywood Video had that big closing sale, I came across some BD's where I wasn't too sure about the original case. I would try a Vortex case, and the cover art didn't fit. I couldn't even close the case. And if I forced it, it would almost definitely rip the insert. So I tried a Viva for the same BD, and it was perfect. Ended up looking up the title online, and it was indeed a Viva. I've also had some sellers ship out BD's in wrong cases, knownigly too because they would leave the insert inside the case with the BD, lol. But overall, that's only a problem with very few titles, at least as far as I know.

I know of a few people that have changed all their cases to Viva with no problems. And if I had to choose, I'd go with Viva. Vortex is a tad thinner and that might be responsible, but I don't really have the specs for the insert space. Regardless, I think you'll be alright if you're switching to Viva.

I guess I can try switching a few Vortex into Viva's from my own personal collection and see how it works out before I decide to order replacements.

[mg428]

Has anyone ever seen on amazon or ebay or any other website for that matter a blu-ray case that holds more than 6 discs such as the 25mm Viva Elite ones described in the original post of this thread or from another brand?

I would like to insert 9 discs of the Mel Brooks collection into one case and get rid of the huge packaging.

[Rocket75]

Does anyone know where I can find a replacement case for the 5-Disc edition of Blade Runner the version that came with the booklet, Mine has wrinkles on the plastic cover and would like to buy a similar case but don't know where to find one?

[a clockwork orange]

Originally Posted by Rocket75

Does anyone know where I can find a replacement case for the 5-Disc edition of Blade Runner the version that came with the booklet, Mine has wrinkles on the plastic cover and would like to buy a similar case but don't know where to find one?

try amazon. i bought some single cases from there.

[Xboxbydegrees]

Originally Posted by Rocket75

Does anyone know where I can find a replacement case for the 5-Disc edition of Blade Runner the version that came with the booklet, Mine has wrinkles on the plastic cover and would like to buy a similar case but don't know where to find one?

Casetopia.com

I just bought a 6 disc and it was a good price. shipped quick and was a good price.

[Louisville Slugger]

I wish there was a place I could buy those clear cases Criterion uses for their Blu-ray releases. Criterion charges too much.

[Mac Norton]

I have been re-organizing my Blu-ray collection (finally!) and I need to order some replacement cases for the following and I am not sure what I need to be looking for:

Blade Runner 5 disc set
Mad Men Seasons 1 & 2
The Incredibles
Breaking Bad Season 2
Justified Season 1
The Police: Certifiable

I think that it is for now, since everything else is either a standard Disney style case or one similar to Warner.

Thanks in advance.

[Mac Norton]

Started a separate thread, since I, for some reason, did not see this one, my question is:

I have been re-organizing my Blu-ray collection (finally!) and I need to order some replacement cases for the following and I am not sure what I need to be looking for:

Blade Runner 5 disc set
Mad Men Seasons 1 & 2
The Incredibles
Breaking Bad Season 2
Justified Season 1
The Police: Certifiable

I think that it is for now, since everything else is either a standard Disney style case or one similar to Warner.

Thanks in advance.

[Rocket75]

Originally Posted by Xboxbydegrees

Casetopia.com

I just bought a 6 disc and it was a good price. shipped quick and was a good price.

i know but the cover art is longer because it's in a thicker case than the other pressing of the Blade Runner 5-Disc Edition that's out now. I ordered a 5-Disc case from casetopia and low and behold the case was too skinny for the cover art. I wonder where I can find a case like the first press?

[HanaBi]

Originally Posted by Rocket75

i know but the cover art is longer because it's in a thicker case than the other pressing of the Blade Runner 5-Disc Edition that's out now. I ordered a 5-Disc case from casetopia and low and behold the case was too skinny for the cover art. I wonder where I can find a case like the first press?

For the early Blade Runner set I think you'd want the Vortex 5-disc case, which has a 22mm spine...did you order the Viva Elite 5-disc case, which is 15mm wide?

[kemcha]

You would have found the very topic you were looking for just by looking at the first page of topics in this forum. Here's the topic that should answer your question:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/blu-ray-mo...se-thread.html

[Rocket75]

Originally Posted by HanaBi

For the early Blade Runner set I think you'd want the Vortex 5-disc case, which has a 22mm spine...did you order the Viva Elite 5-disc case, which is 15mm wide?

yep

[jello_02]

so sleevetown is the consensus best place to buy blank cases? vortex are the snap cases right?

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by jello_02

so sleevetown is the consensus best place to buy blank cases? vortex are the snap cases right?

I prefer Discmakers myself.

[jello_02]

thanks for the input, got too impatient waiting for response so i bought the sleevetown ones.

[Moviefan2k4]

Originally Posted by jello_02

So, Sleevetown is the consensus best place to buy blank cases?

Well, I actually prefer Casetopia. Their prices are reasonable, and you can get cases for up to 6 discs each. I ordered a few Vortex and Viva Elites from them a few days ago; now just waiting for them to show up in the mail.

[vidjunkie]

Does anyone know where you can get replacement UK style BD cases, because they are a little thicker than the ones we have in the US, Australia has the thicker cases to.