CD/DVD/Blu-ray Storage Binders - Blu-ray Forum

Hammie · 09-11-2009, 11:54 PM

I know I have asked this in a different tread, but I was wondering who uses binders to manage their discs?

I found these and thought that they looked pretty nice looking.

has anyone used these or something similar? I know I want them for at least my CD's, but haven't decided on whether to use them for my movies.

My main question/concern is scratches. Do discs get scratched easier using binders or do you have just as much luck scratching them if you use their jewel cases?

Johk · 09-12-2009, 12:35 AM

I would think that a binder would be more prone to scratches than a case (because of the friction when you put the disc in) but with blu-ray I'm not sure if it's really an issue.

But on another note, I prefer to use cases. The binders will save you a lot of space but I'm thinking that cases are easier to reorganize if you want to add a movie (must take a lot of time to shift discs if you want to add a new one).

Anyway, this is just my opinion. A person with using binders to organize his discs could have another point of view!

OrlandoEastwood · 09-12-2009, 03:25 AM

My opinion, buy 27 shelves, then make one for each letter of the alphabet and one for titles with numbers.

syncguy · 09-13-2009, 08:20 AM

I will not go for binders for my blu-rays. The possibility of damage is higher when binders are used. IMO, shelves be the best option. Easy to see and easy to pick. Can showcase you collection as well...

Hammie · 09-13-2009, 11:48 AM

Well, I think I am going to get some binders for my CD's since they are just sitting in a big plastic tub due to no storage space. I'm also thinking of doing it to my DVD's since I don't think I'll be adding any new ones and they are starting to be moved to piles on the floor to make room for my Blu's (I just ordered 15 more last night).

Thanks for everyones opinions.

BrettLee3232 · 10-01-2009, 07:22 AM

http://iphone.ebay.com/Pages/ViewIte...binder&emvcc=0
I just organized my whole DVD collection with this thing except black and white. looks great!!!!

kingofgrills · 10-01-2009, 07:14 PM

I use binders for most of my CDs, but I don't use them for SACDs, Blu-rays, or DVDs (except for my DVD-R recordings). I think they're a great way to save on some space, especially for seldom used discs, but I wouldn't use them for everything.

Even with the cases, I have three 6 1/2' high bookshelves filled with movies, music, and games.

Propellarhead9 · 10-01-2009, 07:24 PM

I started using binders for my cds after i started amassing large quanities of DVDs and need the shelf space.

Sussudio · 10-02-2009, 04:10 AM

I've been using binders for my DVDs for 5+ years and blus for 2....never had scratches stemming from them (that I could see), and it is a great way to transport my movies easily. I still put my cases on a shelf, but I have no regrets keeping discs in binders

Hammie · 10-02-2009, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sussudio

I've been using binders for my DVDs for 5+ years and blus for 2....never had scratches stemming from them (that I could see), and it is a great way to transport my movies easily. I still put my cases on a shelf, but I have no regrets keeping discs in binders

Which binders are you using?

online365daysayear · 10-07-2009, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by louhamilton

I know I have asked this in a different tread, but I was wondering who uses binders to manage their discs?

I found these and thought that they looked pretty nice looking.

has anyone used these or something similar? I know I want them for at least my CD's, but haven't decided on whether to use them for my movies.

My main question/concern is scratches. Do discs get scratched easier using binders or do you have just as much luck scratching them if you use their jewel cases?

I currently have 20 of these binders in black and love them. You have to buy extra pages to fill the books though. Each book will hold 56 discs. They look great on the shelf along with my classic books from Easton Press. I use DVD Profiler to manage them so I know exactly where to find the specific movie I am looking for. All my cases are stored in copier boxes. Looks so much cleaner and does not have that Blockbuster look.

Hammie · 10-08-2009, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by online365daysayear

I currently have 20 of these binders in black and love them. You have to buy extra pages to fill the books though. Each book will hold 56 discs. They look great on the shelf along with my classic books from Easton Press. I use DVD Profiler to manage them so I know exactly where to find the specific movie I am looking for. All my cases are stored in copier boxes. Looks so much cleaner and does not have that Blockbuster look.

Do you or can you post pics of the binders with your discs in them?

online365daysayear · 10-08-2009, 03:19 PM

When I get home tonight I will take some pictures and post them here.

I also have a books for the Criterion releases, but they hold less pages due to the booklets that come with them. I have also inserted these into the binders. But my collection is now clean and very well organized.

Hammie · 10-09-2009, 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by online365daysayear

When I get home tonight I will take some pictures and post them here.

I also have a books for the Criterion releases, but they hold less pages due to the booklets that come with them. I have also inserted these into the binders. But my collection is now clean and very well organized.

Thanks! Look forward to seeing them, especially the inside pages.

online365daysayear · 10-09-2009, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by louhamilton

Thanks! Look forward to seeing them, especially the inside pages.

Images are uploaded in my gallery. Let me know if you have any other questions.

Ste7en · 04-21-2016, 08:40 AM

In the UK we don't have as many binder options but I wasn't particularly keen on putting my DVDs in binders.

I've ran out of shelf space and I desperately need to free up some for my BDs.

I'm going with flight cases with slimline jewel cases instead.

An excellent idea (which I got from another forum) is to buy a pack of tray inserts for the chubby (ooer!) 14mm UK Amaray cases and making all my double dips double play editions.

punking · 04-22-2016, 04:51 PM

I've used these for my DVDs. I haven't taken the binder plunge with my blu-rays yet, but with space becoming harder to find it's a possibility.

http://www.dvdbinders.co.uk/

Ste7en · 04-23-2016, 03:44 PM

Yeah, I've been looking at those but it'll be expensive as I have around 3,500 DVDs... Imagine all the BDs I'd be able to buy instead

Considering these now: http://www.rivieramultimedia.co.uk/x...ck-c2x17019755. Transparent so I can see the disc art etc. I have an underused shorter Billy bookcase I can load up with these, sorted by studio.

09-11-2009, 11:54 PM	#1
Hammie Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Washington, DC Metro Home Theater Gallery:53 Blu-ray collection:545 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:12	CD/DVD/Blu-ray Storage Binders I know I have asked this in a different tread, but I was wondering who uses binders to manage their discs? I found these and thought that they looked pretty nice looking. has anyone used these or something similar? I know I want them for at least my CD's, but haven't decided on whether to use them for my movies. My main question/concern is scratches. Do discs get scratched easier using binders or do you have just as much luck scratching them if you use their jewel cases?

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09-12-2009, 12:35 AM	#2
Johk Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:645 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	I would think that a binder would be more prone to scratches than a case (because of the friction when you put the disc in) but with blu-ray I'm not sure if it's really an issue. But on another note, I prefer to use cases. The binders will save you a lot of space but I'm thinking that cases are easier to reorganize if you want to add a movie (must take a lot of time to shift discs if you want to add a new one). Anyway, this is just my opinion. A person with using binders to organize his discs could have another point of view!

09-12-2009, 03:25 AM	#3
OrlandoEastwood Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:R-Point Blu-ray reviews:86 Trading Score:24	My opinion, buy 27 shelves, then make one for each letter of the alphabet and one for titles with numbers.

09-13-2009, 08:20 AM	#4
syncguy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008	I will not go for binders for my blu-rays. The possibility of damage is higher when binders are used. IMO, shelves be the best option. Easy to see and easy to pick. Can showcase you collection as well...

09-13-2009, 11:48 AM	#5
Hammie Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Washington, DC Metro Home Theater Gallery:53 Blu-ray collection:545 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:12	Well, I think I am going to get some binders for my CD's since they are just sitting in a big plastic tub due to no storage space. I'm also thinking of doing it to my DVD's since I don't think I'll be adding any new ones and they are starting to be moved to piles on the floor to make room for my Blu's (I just ordered 15 more last night). Thanks for everyones opinions.

10-01-2009, 07:22 AM	#6
BrettLee3232 Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:119	http://iphone.ebay.com/Pages/ViewIte...binder&emvcc=0 I just organized my whole DVD collection with this thing except black and white. looks great!!!!

10-01-2009, 07:14 PM	#7
kingofgrills Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2007 Location:PDX Home Theater Gallery:31 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:81 Trading Score:31	I use binders for most of my CDs, but I don't use them for SACDs, Blu-rays, or DVDs (except for my DVD-R recordings). I think they're a great way to save on some space, especially for seldom used discs, but I wouldn't use them for everything. Even with the cases, I have three 6 1/2' high bookshelves filled with movies, music, and games.

10-01-2009, 07:24 PM	#8
Propellarhead9 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Clarksville, Indiana 4K collection:498 Blu-ray collection:1719 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	I started using binders for my cds after i started amassing large quanities of DVDs and need the shelf space.

10-02-2009, 04:10 AM	#9
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	I've been using binders for my DVDs for 5+ years and blus for 2....never had scratches stemming from them (that I could see), and it is a great way to transport my movies easily. I still put my cases on a shelf, but I have no regrets keeping discs in binders

10-08-2009, 03:19 PM	#13
online365daysayear Expert Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Newtown, PA Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:731 Trading Score:2	When I get home tonight I will take some pictures and post them here. I also have a books for the Criterion releases, but they hold less pages due to the booklets that come with them. I have also inserted these into the binders. But my collection is now clean and very well organized.

04-21-2016, 08:40 AM	#16
Ste7en Blu-ray Champion Member since:Apr 2013 Location:Durham, UK 4K collection:907 Blu-ray collection:7750 DVD collection:68 Trading Score:4	In the UK we don't have as many binder options but I wasn't particularly keen on putting my DVDs in binders. I've ran out of shelf space and I desperately need to free up some for my BDs. I'm going with flight cases with slimline jewel cases instead. An excellent idea (which I got from another forum) is to buy a pack of tray inserts for the chubby (ooer!) 14mm UK Amaray cases and making all my double dips double play editions.

04-22-2016, 04:51 PM	#17
punking Active Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Queens, NY 4K collection:305 Blu-ray collection:1602 DVD collection:99 Digital collection:753 iTunes collection:292 Trading Score:69	I've used these for my DVDs. I haven't taken the binder plunge with my blu-rays yet, but with space becoming harder to find it's a possibility. http://www.dvdbinders.co.uk/

04-23-2016, 03:44 PM	#18
Ste7en Blu-ray Champion Member since:Apr 2013 Location:Durham, UK 4K collection:907 Blu-ray collection:7750 DVD collection:68 Trading Score:4	Yeah, I've been looking at those but it'll be expensive as I have around 3,500 DVDs... Imagine all the BDs I'd be able to buy instead Considering these now: http://www.rivieramultimedia.co.uk/x...ck-c2x17019755. Transparent so I can see the disc art etc. I have an underused shorter Billy bookcase I can load up with these, sorted by studio.

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