The Blu-ray Replacement Case Thread

[femogan]

Guys, I need some help... I just got Lost - Season 5 via Amazon, and the case came broken... I live in Brazil, so it's difficult for me to return it... I'd like to know what kind of case is the one used on season 5, and where can I buy one... thanks!

[Mr. Lost]

What is the difference between...

Special Edition Blu-Ray DVD Cases and the Blu-Ray DVD Cases on sleeve city?


The special edition is cheaper so I'm guessing it's made of cheaper material/smaller?

[Alpha]

Originally Posted by femogan

Guys, I need some help... I just got Lost - Season 5 via Amazon, and the case came broken... I live in Brazil, so it's difficult for me to return it... I'd like to know what kind of case is the one used on season 5, and where can I buy one... thanks!

For S5, it's a 5-disc Vortex.

You can get it on eBay right here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-1-VORTEX-FIV...item53e60e0646

Seller ships worldwide, so you shouldn't have a problem. Hope that helps!

[rdodolak]

Originally Posted by Mr. Lost

What is the difference between...

Special Edition Blu-Ray DVD Cases and the Blu-Ray DVD Cases on sleeve city?


The special edition is cheaper so I'm guessing it's made of cheaper material/smaller?

The Special Edition appear to be generic cases (based on the hub design in the picture) where as the regular cases are either Vortex (1/2-disc) or Viva Elte (3-disc).

[growler]

After you replace a single disc case, what are you guys doing with your old eco cases & old wrinkled plastic cases?

I dislike the eco cases especially if they have the holes rather than the other eco ones that are just very thin & flimsy but wouldn't replace the case.

I'm trying to figure out how many & which type of cases to buy. 1,2 or 3 disc.

More difficult then I had thought. If I combine a single disc DVD with a single disc BD due to lack of special features -- I need a 2 disc BD case & I will free up a single disc BD case. I can use that single BD case for one of my BBV BDs.

BTW, When you use a double or triple new BD case for your BD & old DVD, do you keep the DVD booklet if it has artwork & production notes? I have a few times, folding it (gasp) so it will fit in the BD case. Fit is the wrong word, crammed is more accurate

[jim1987]

Nice collection buddy.I really like those collections.Hope I will also buy those soon.Thanks a lot for those information.

[Tech-UK]

Blade Runner - 5-Disc Complete Collector's Edition Thick Case

When I purchased the 5-disc thick case, the outer plastic sleeve was rippled. As you can see from the picture below (it was the same on the back):

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So I decided to replace the case. The problem was, I could not find the same Viva Elite 22mm (approx) spine thick case. So I opted for the Vortex 5-disc 22mm case:

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I actually prefer the Vortex cases with the indented Blu-ray logo and the superior build quaility over the Elite. (Vortex first, Elite second):

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The only problem with the Vortex is that, the booklet would not fit to the left, where the clips are situated, due to the design of the Vortex. So I positoned it in between the two disc arms:

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Due to the way the Vortex arms can be latched onto the edge of the case, when I open it, it opens up in the middle which allows me to remove the booklet, to access the other discs (although a little fussy, atleast the arms don't flap around like the Elite and are a lot more sturdier, plus easier to flip the arm & take out the discs because of the finger/thumb cut outs):

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Viva Elite Case, as you can see the arms cannot be attached to the case:

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I hope this has helped anyone out, if they are looking for a replacement case for the thicker release .

[Alpha]

Originally Posted by Tech-UK

Blade Runner - 5-Disc Complete Collector's Edition Thick Case

When I purchased the 5-disc thick case, the outer plastic sleeve was rippled. As you can see from the picture below (it was the same on the back):

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Not bad, but it would bother me so much to not have the original. Whenever I watch my copy, I'm VERY careful in opening it, more so than any other BD because there's no exact replacement.

[Tech-UK]

Originally Posted by Alpha

Not bad, but it would bother me so much to not have the original. Whenever I watch my copy, I'm VERY careful in opening it, more so than any other BD because there's no exact replacement.

Yes I understand. My copy was second hand and as seen in the first picture, the entire front and back sleeve was rippled . It just looked horrible. I would have replaced it with the proper case but couldn't find it. But as I said I prefer the Vortex case over the Elites, so I am quiet happy with it. Although keeping to the original would have been my first choice .

[chuckywang]

I like the thin cases that a lot of movies come with now. Are they the 6mm ones?

[mshansen]

USPLASTIC.com has the Vortex (side-lock) cases for $0.45 for the single disc cases. They also have various multi-disc cases. There is no minimum number you have to buy and shipping is very quick - too just 2 days! All of my cover art so far for the ones I have bought have fit nicely into the cases, esp the Sony titles I got(50 First Dates and Rudy) since Sony uses the Vortex cases.

[rdkimes]

I got my cases from USplastic.com as well and was very happy with them. Cheap and quickly shipped and holds the art very nice.

[chuckywang]

Originally Posted by mshansen

USPLASTIC.com has the Vortex (side-lock) cases for $0.45 for the single disc cases. They also have various multi-disc cases. There is no minimum number you have to buy and shipping is very quick - too just 2 days! All of my cover art so far for the ones I have bought have fit nicely into the cases, esp the Sony titles I got(50 First Dates and Rudy) since Sony uses the Vortex cases.

Do Vortex cases have the silver blu-ray logo?

[NJ_RAMS_FAN]

Originally Posted by chuckywang

Do Vortex cases have the silver blu-ray logo?

Yes, silver and embossed

[chuckywang]

Originally Posted by mshansen

USPLASTIC.com has the Vortex (side-lock) cases for $0.45 for the single disc cases. They also have various multi-disc cases. There is no minimum number you have to buy and shipping is very quick - too just 2 days! All of my cover art so far for the ones I have bought have fit nicely into the cases, esp the Sony titles I got(50 First Dates and Rudy) since Sony uses the Vortex cases.

Isn't Discmakers the same case, but slightly cheaper?
http://www.discmakers.com/shop/ItemD...D=BDR020-00001

[DoUrden]

Originally Posted by chuckywang

Isn't Discmakers the same case, but slightly cheaper?
http://www.discmakers.com/shop/ItemD...D=BDR020-00001

Wow! That's a great price! I'm gonna order some tonight. Thanks!

[mshansen]

Originally Posted by chuckywang

Isn't Discmakers the same case, but slightly cheaper?
http://www.discmakers.com/shop/ItemD...D=BDR020-00001

It might be the same case, but like I said, USPlastic doesn't have bulk requirements like discmakers. You can buy just 1 case from USP if you want. I only needed 10 cases, so an extra 15 from Discmakers is just a waste. For some in the forum who have bought 60-100 or so then it may be worth it for them to buy from there, but I think for most of us, we don't need cases in bulk of 25 or more.

[DoUrden]

Originally Posted by mshansen

It might be the same case, but like I said, USPlastic doesn't have bulk requirements like discmakers. You can buy just 1 case from USP if you want. I only needed 10 cases, so an extra 15 from Discmakers is just a waste. For some in the forum who have bought 60-100 or so then it may be worth it for them to buy from there, but I think for most of us, we don't need cases in bulk of 25 or more.

Ya, a buddy and I are going in together. Splitting shipping, too... Great deal for a bulk buy. I like the no requirements from USPlastic, but needed about 35 for myself, so bulk is ok this time

[dfms23]

Originally Posted by mshansen

USPLASTIC.com has the Vortex (side-lock) cases for $0.45 for the single disc cases. They also have various multi-disc cases. There is no minimum number you have to buy and shipping is very quick - too just 2 days! All of my cover art so far for the ones I have bought have fit nicely into the cases, esp the Sony titles I got(50 First Dates and Rudy) since Sony uses the Vortex cases.

Side lock? Does that mean the latch on the side?

[Squall_L_FF8]

Originally Posted by Troy73

That, and, you never know when you buy a blu-ray if the case might be damaged on the inside. It's nice to have these handy for just such an occasion.

You are right about that. There have been quite a few times that I got stuff from Amazon or Bestbuy that happened to me as well. In addition to damaged cases, there are a few times I had to swap out the case because stickers or price labels couldn't be removed. This happened to me a lot when Gamestop still had used Blu-rays.

A few years back I bought 50 on ebay for $25. Although they were the generic ones without the blu-ray word on top. Every time I trade in blu-rays in Amazon or etc., I swapped out the cases. Just yesterday, I swapped out the last two I had. So I have about 10-15 of the real blu-ray cases now. Didn't think I would go through them that fast. I just used 5 of them today after I got my 5 blu-rays from BBV today.

The last time I bought cases was when I got 5 2-disc blu-ray cases. Which were useful for the Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Indiana Jones 4 which both had 2 discs.