The Blu-ray Replacement Case Thread - Page 59 - Blu-ray Forum

Moviefan2k4 · 07-12-2011, 12:27 AM

OK, here's the deal...

A few days ago, I made the following order on the Casetopia website, and it arrived today:

One pack of 10 Vortex 5-disc cases
One pack of 25 Vortex 2-disc cases
One pack of 50 Vortex 1-disc cases

Now, I have spent quite a while, doing physical measurements with a static, 12-inch metal ruler, to determine the proper cover dimensions...and here's where it gets weird.

1 & 2 disc cases (same width): 10 & 11/16" x 5 & 7/8"; 3206 x 1760 pixels (spine = 126)
4 disc cases (already had them): 10 & 3/4" x 5 & 7/8"; 3225 x 1760 pixels (spine =145)
5 & 6 disc cases (same width): 11" x 5 & 7/8"; 3300 x 1760 pixels (spine = 220)

As you can see, the width between the 4-disc and 5/6 disc cases is about 1/4", so that makes sense...but the difference between the 1/2 discers and the 4's is a miniscule 1/16", and yet they look so wider at the spine, it blows my mind! What's going on, here?

P.S.: I've redone the measurements multiple times, so I know it's not an error.

growler · 07-12-2011, 03:41 AM

FWIW, you can by 12.5mm or 22mm 3 disc BD cases.

I prefer the thinner ones.

Even with Multi DVD cases from the studios you occasionally get very thick ones which just take up shelf space for no good reason IMO. King Kong 3 disc set & Independence Day 2 Disc set both had those extra thick cases.

dbduece · 07-12-2011, 06:59 AM

Just got a 6 disc Vortex case (21mm?) to replace the horrid UK Lethal Weapon collection case (5 discs) and used the final spindle to double up the extended version DVDs I already had...movies 1 and 2 were on a single flipper disc. Looks like that's going to be the most extensive Lethal Weapon package possible.

chuckywang · 07-14-2011, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newginafets

what's the link?

http://www.shop4tech.com/item7743.html
http://www.shop4tech.com/item8637.html

SwaggerJagger · 07-14-2011, 06:08 AM

I'm just so cheap when it comes to cases, i don't like the high prices.
like $4 for a 3 disc case. I just cant do it.
and shipping gets pricey

Shine.Box · 07-21-2011, 06:55 PM

I just want cases that look like the cases purchased in the store, 1 or 2 disc doesn't matter. Which is the best store listed on page 1 to buy them from? Is sleeve city good?

lkmg · 07-21-2011, 11:11 PM

Any recommendation on where to get cheap cases and they will ship internationally relatively inexpensive? I prefer US cases and not those thick UK types.

Animal7390 · 07-22-2011, 03:06 AM

has anyone ordered the scanovo cases and if so, do they have thoses stupid latches

Venky · 07-25-2011, 08:27 AM

http://www.shop4tech.com/
Coupon Code: PLC20
Expires 7/27/11

Ordered today. No idea about quality as this is the first time, but shipping is free too, so I had to try

jrmac2000 · 07-25-2011, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shine.Box

I just want cases that look like the cases purchased in the store, 1 or 2 disc doesn't matter. Which is the best store listed on page 1 to buy them from? Is sleeve city good?

I like discmakers.com. they are reasonable and have authentic viva and vortex. I noticed they have added the eco-lite to the line up as well.

RakuMon · 07-25-2011, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Venky

http://www.shop4tech.com/
Coupon Code: PLC20
Expires 7/27/11

Ordered today. No idea about quality as this is the first time, but shipping is free too, so I had to try

I ordered today as well. The free shipping was the biggest appeal to me. Hopefully, the cases are good. Has anyone else bought from Shop4Tech before?

Orrimarrko · 08-09-2011, 10:40 PM

Sorry, kind of new to blu-ray, but had a question.

I'm partial to the official US release cases, with the silver embossed logo (not sure what the term is, but it's not flat.)

The ENGLISH/FRENCH cases seem to have a flat, grey logo, which looks terrible to me.

I'm in need of buying some replacement cases, and have seen some recommendations in this thread.

However, what I can't tell from the pictures on any of the sites is what the logo looks like.

Can anyone confirm if the replacement cases from any of these vendors match the cases you'd get the movie in, including the logo?

I hope this wasn't confusing.

Thanks in advance for any info.

Steve

rdodolak · 08-10-2011, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orrimarrko

Sorry, kind of new to blu-ray, but had a question.

I'm partial to the official US release cases, with the silver embossed logo (not sure what the term is, but it's not flat.)

The ENGLISH/FRENCH cases seem to have a flat, grey logo, which looks terrible to me.

I'm in need of buying some replacement cases, and have seen some recommendations in this thread.

However, what I can't tell from the pictures on any of the sites is what the logo looks like.

Can anyone confirm if the replacement cases from any of these vendors match the cases you'd get the movie in, including the logo?

I hope this wasn't confusing.

Thanks in advance for any info.

Steve

I believe you're looking for the Vortex cases. You can view this thread to confirm whether this guess is correct:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/blu-ray-pc...akes-them.html

lkmg · 08-10-2011, 05:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meetherbertwest

I just ordered the spider-man box set from the uk and the case for spider-man 3 is broken. I need to find a 14mm 2 disc amaray case for it.

I'm having a hard time finding a 14mm 2 disc case and I have checked eBay and can't find a site to buy one.

Can someone point me in the right direction?

Just type "vortex blu case" at the search bar in ebay.

JLH · 08-11-2011, 09:48 PM

Anyone have detailed pics of Scanavo cases? Everywhere online the pictures are stock photos even in the forum's official blu-ray case topic. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

LucasEatWorld · 08-11-2011, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RakuMon

I ordered today as well. The free shipping was the biggest appeal to me. Hopefully, the cases are good. Has anyone else bought from Shop4Tech before?

Yep, but not for blu ray cases. Got some DVD cases about two years back and they were the cheapest cases I've ever seen in my life. Plastic covering was so thin and they were the eco cases too. Really flimsy. Not buying from there again. Might not be the case with the blu cases, but I'm not risking it.

Put in an order from diskmakers of 25 of the one disc and 25 of the two disc blu cases. Hopefully these are better.

Moviefan2k4 · 08-11-2011, 09:56 PM

Just checking again: does anyone know of a retailer - online or not - which sells Blu-Ray cases holding more than 6 discs? I know such cases exist, because some studios have used them for different releases, but can they be purchased separately?

LucasEatWorld · 08-13-2011, 02:03 AM

So my shipment came in the mail today from discmakers. Shipped in two days. Awesome. Also, cases were the exact same as the elites like they said. Nothing is different about them at all. Held them up side by side with other elites I had from store bought blus and they were identical. Very pleased.

arcadeforest · 08-13-2011, 05:52 AM

I've been really happy with U.S. Plastics, nice cases and extremely quick turn around from order to arrival at my house. The last time I placed my order on Monday afternoon and it was at my house in Wednesday's mail.

Moviefan1203 · 08-14-2011, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moviefan2k4

Just checking again: does anyone know of a retailer - online or not - which sells Blu-Ray cases holding more than 6 discs? I know such cases exist, because some studios have used them for different releases, but can they be purchased separately?

I'm wondering this as well. I need a seven disc case.

07-25-2011, 08:27 AM	#1169
Venky Active Member Member since:Feb 2010 Blu-ray collection:129	Shop4Tech coupon http://www.shop4tech.com/ Coupon Code: PLC20 Expires 7/27/11 Ordered today. No idea about quality as this is the first time, but shipping is free too, so I had to try

08-11-2011, 09:48 PM	#1175
JLH Junior Member Member since:Aug 2011	Anyone have detailed pics of Scanavo cases? Everywhere online the pictures are stock photos even in the forum's official blu-ray case topic. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Last edited by JLH; 08-12-2011 at 11:12 PM.

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07-12-2011, 12:27 AM	#1161
Moviefan2k4 Banned Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Montgomery, TX 4K collection:44 Blu-ray collection:317 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:2	OK, here's the deal... A few days ago, I made the following order on the Casetopia website, and it arrived today: One pack of 10 Vortex 5-disc cases One pack of 25 Vortex 2-disc cases One pack of 50 Vortex 1-disc cases Now, I have spent quite a while, doing physical measurements with a static, 12-inch metal ruler, to determine the proper cover dimensions...and here's where it gets weird. 1 & 2 disc cases (same width): 10 & 11/16" x 5 & 7/8"; 3206 x 1760 pixels (spine = 126) 4 disc cases (already had them): 10 & 3/4" x 5 & 7/8"; 3225 x 1760 pixels (spine =145) 5 & 6 disc cases (same width): 11" x 5 & 7/8"; 3300 x 1760 pixels (spine = 220) As you can see, the width between the 4-disc and 5/6 disc cases is about 1/4", so that makes sense...but the difference between the 1/2 discers and the 4's is a miniscule 1/16", and yet they look so wider at the spine, it blows my mind! What's going on, here? P.S.: I've redone the measurements multiple times, so I know it's not an error.

07-12-2011, 03:41 AM	#1162
growler Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:1736 DVD collection:250 Trading Score:38	FWIW, you can by 12.5mm or 22mm 3 disc BD cases. I prefer the thinner ones. Even with Multi DVD cases from the studios you occasionally get very thick ones which just take up shelf space for no good reason IMO. King Kong 3 disc set & Independence Day 2 Disc set both had those extra thick cases.

07-12-2011, 06:59 AM	#1163
dbduece Active Member Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Fort Worth, TX 4K collection:170 Blu-ray collection:1051 DVD collection:612	Just got a 6 disc Vortex case (21mm?) to replace the horrid UK Lethal Weapon collection case (5 discs) and used the final spindle to double up the extended version DVDs I already had...movies 1 and 2 were on a single flipper disc. Looks like that's going to be the most extensive Lethal Weapon package possible.

07-14-2011, 06:08 AM	#1165
SwaggerJagger Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Location:California! 4K collection:115 Blu-ray collection:1009 DVD collection:3 Digital collection:19 Blu-ray reviews: 57 Trading Score:106	I'm just so cheap when it comes to cases, i don't like the high prices. like $4 for a 3 disc case. I just cant do it. and shipping gets pricey

07-21-2011, 06:55 PM	#1166
Shine.Box Junior Member Member since:Feb 2011	I just want cases that look like the cases purchased in the store, 1 or 2 disc doesn't matter. Which is the best store listed on page 1 to buy them from? Is sleeve city good?

07-21-2011, 11:11 PM	#1167
lkmg Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2010 Blu-ray collection:172 Trading Score:6	Any recommendation on where to get cheap cases and they will ship internationally relatively inexpensive? I prefer US cases and not those thick UK types.

07-22-2011, 03:06 AM	#1168
Animal7390 Member Member since:Dec 2008 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:85	has anyone ordered the scanovo cases and if so, do they have thoses stupid latches

08-09-2011, 10:40 PM	#1172
Orrimarrko New Member Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Austin, TX	Sorry, kind of new to blu-ray, but had a question. I'm partial to the official US release cases, with the silver embossed logo (not sure what the term is, but it's not flat.) The ENGLISH/FRENCH cases seem to have a flat, grey logo, which looks terrible to me. I'm in need of buying some replacement cases, and have seen some recommendations in this thread. However, what I can't tell from the pictures on any of the sites is what the logo looks like. Can anyone confirm if the replacement cases from any of these vendors match the cases you'd get the movie in, including the logo? I hope this wasn't confusing. Thanks in advance for any info. Steve

08-11-2011, 09:56 PM	#1177
Moviefan2k4 Banned Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Montgomery, TX 4K collection:44 Blu-ray collection:317 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:2	Just checking again: does anyone know of a retailer - online or not - which sells Blu-Ray cases holding more than 6 discs? I know such cases exist, because some studios have used them for different releases, but can they be purchased separately?

08-13-2011, 02:03 AM	#1178
LucasEatWorld Special Member Member since:Jun 2011 Location:U.S. Blu-ray collection:427 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:109	So my shipment came in the mail today from discmakers. Shipped in two days. Awesome. Also, cases were the exact same as the elites like they said. Nothing is different about them at all. Held them up side by side with other elites I had from store bought blus and they were identical. Very pleased.

08-13-2011, 05:52 AM	#1179
arcadeforest Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Sherwood Forest Blu-ray collection:917 DVD collection:54 Digital collection:92 Trading Score:3	I've been really happy with U.S. Plastics, nice cases and extremely quick turn around from order to arrival at my house. The last time I placed my order on Monday afternoon and it was at my house in Wednesday's mail.

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