Hey Studios, No More Cardboard Box Sets! - Blu-ray Forum

Rich1983 · 11-06-2012, 07:16 PM

After the Universal Classic Monsters: Essential Collection, I am not buying any more Blu-ray box sets where the discs come in cardboard sleeves. First of all, the discs do get scratched, and though Blu-rays might be able to take more damage then DVDs, they ARE NOT indestructible contrary to popular belief. Also, glue has melted and leaked all over my Dracula and Phantom of the Opera discs. After paying $100 for that box set, I am not happy about that. The set looks beautiful, but does not care for the discs well.

In the future, NO MORE CARDBOARD SLEEVE box sets. If you, studios, keep releasing them, I will not buy them. Go back to box sets with each disc getting its own keep case, even if they are the thin ones. That is much safer for the discs and for the price being charged for some of these box sets, I want my discs safe.

Moe Szyslak · 11-06-2012, 07:20 PM

EDIT: double post, my bad

Moe Szyslak · 11-06-2012, 07:21 PM

Is the Monsters set similar to Alien and Star Wars?

MifuneFan · 11-06-2012, 07:35 PM

The Universal Monsters and Hitchcock sets look much flimsier than other cardboard sets so I wouldn't use them as a measuring stick for anything. I have a few boxsets with that packaging, and the discs are flawless

MifuneFan · 11-06-2012, 07:50 PM

Cardboard sleeves are much more practical with large disc sets compared to having a massive box filed with individual amarays. Given the choice, I definitely prefer the cardboard sleeves.

I don't understand why people make a huge deal about scratches anyway. The movies are more than likely to play just fine even with a few small scratches. If there are playback issues then that's another thing and the studio should replace them for you.

Carpe Omni · 11-06-2012, 07:56 PM

I agree, but the cardboard sleeve is what put me off buying The Omen collection recently.

PuppyJonathan · 11-06-2012, 08:07 PM

What about digipacks?

Leterface · 11-06-2012, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich1983

After the Universal Classic Monsters: Essential Collection, I am not buying any more Blu-ray box sets where the discs come in cardboard sleeves. First of all, the discs do get scratched, and though Blu-rays might be able to take more damage then DVDs, they ARE NOT indestructible contrary to popular belief. Also, glue has melted and leaked all over my Dracula and Phantom of the Opera discs. After paying $100 for that box set, I am not happy about that. The set looks beautiful, but does not care for the discs well.

In the future, NO MORE CARDBOARD SLEEVE box sets. If you, studios, keep releasing them, I will not buy them. Go back to box sets with each disc getting its own keep case, even if they are the thin ones. That is much safer for the discs and for the price being charged for some of these box sets, I want my discs safe.

I agree and will try my best to not buy a single one. So far I have none of these cardboard boxes on Blu-ray. I had a few digipack boxes on HD DVD but didn't like them either as for them the boxes themselves are very easy to get damage if you order alot online as I do.

Clark Kent · 11-06-2012, 09:54 PM

It won't be changing anytime soon, studios will continue to use the cheaper cardboard stock on certain box sets they don't think will sell enough units to justify the added cost. The real cost savings from using cardboard is in reduced storage and shipping expenses. If you pay attention, they rarely use the cheaper cardboard on the best-selling sets. It is most often used on less-popular sets that will eventually get a price reduction.

Livelong420 · 11-06-2012, 10:02 PM

I have to say I hate this also!

Canuck21 · 11-06-2012, 11:04 PM

Add me to the list of cardboard sleeve haters. I actually don't own any thank goodness. For Indiana Jones, I had to import from the UK and fortunately the UK has very cheap prices and they're not as much into these awful cardboard sleeves as in North America. I don't know what I would do without the UK sets.

Mr. Movie Fan · 11-06-2012, 11:33 PM

I hate the scratches, the person who invented these cardboard sleeve sets should be shot.

I KEEL YOU · 11-07-2012, 05:20 AM

Blu rays are not indestructible, but they can withstand cardboard.

If a blu ray becomes scratched, it becomes unplayable. So if these cases were as bad as you say there would be way more outrage around this issue.

The most annoying part of these cardboard boxes is how annoying it is to take out the discs, and the damage the packaging takes after a while. But I found out with my Deadwood set that if you use a thin piece of cardboard with rounded edges and get it in between the disc and the cardboard sleeve, they are much easier to take out.

If they use glue of poor quality that melts after a while, then that is unacceptable.

jimbean · 08-17-2020, 02:57 PM

Is there master list of all the blu rays released in this style of packaging?

meremortal · 08-17-2020, 05:05 PM

As time goes on, I kind of just prefer plain jane amaray packaging. The big swag box sets take up too much space and steelbooks can get dented and dinged. I did kind of like digibooks, although there weren't a whole lot released and/or better editions may be around for those movies now on newer blu or uhd releases.

11-06-2012, 07:16 PM	#1
Rich1983 Special Member Member since:Jan 2012 Location:hawaii 4K collection:74 Blu-ray collection:480 DVD collection:742 Blu-ray reviews:1	Hey Studios, No More Cardboard Box Sets! After the Universal Classic Monsters: Essential Collection, I am not buying any more Blu-ray box sets where the discs come in cardboard sleeves. First of all, the discs do get scratched, and though Blu-rays might be able to take more damage then DVDs, they ARE NOT indestructible contrary to popular belief. Also, glue has melted and leaked all over my Dracula and Phantom of the Opera discs. After paying $100 for that box set, I am not happy about that. The set looks beautiful, but does not care for the discs well. In the future, NO MORE CARDBOARD SLEEVE box sets. If you, studios, keep releasing them, I will not buy them. Go back to box sets with each disc getting its own keep case, even if they are the thin ones. That is much safer for the discs and for the price being charged for some of these box sets, I want my discs safe.

11-06-2012, 07:20 PM	#2
Moe Szyslak Power Member Member since:Feb 2011 Blu-ray collection:389 DVD collection:49 Trading Score:11	EDIT: double post, my bad Last edited by Moe Szyslak; 11-06-2012 at 07:27 PM.

11-06-2012, 07:35 PM	#4
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	The Universal Monsters and Hitchcock sets look much flimsier than other cardboard sets so I wouldn't use them as a measuring stick for anything. I have a few boxsets with that packaging, and the discs are flawless Last edited by MifuneFan; 11-06-2012 at 07:44 PM.

11-06-2012, 07:21 PM	#3
Moe Szyslak Power Member Member since:Feb 2011 Blu-ray collection:389 DVD collection:49 Trading Score:11	Is the Monsters set similar to Alien and Star Wars?

11-06-2012, 07:50 PM	#5
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	Cardboard sleeves are much more practical with large disc sets compared to having a massive box filed with individual amarays. Given the choice, I definitely prefer the cardboard sleeves. I don't understand why people make a huge deal about scratches anyway. The movies are more than likely to play just fine even with a few small scratches. If there are playback issues then that's another thing and the studio should replace them for you.

11-06-2012, 07:56 PM	#6
Carpe Omni Junior Member Member since:Nov 2012 Location:After Dark Club Blu-ray collection:77 DVD collection:19	I agree, but the cardboard sleeve is what put me off buying The Omen collection recently.

11-06-2012, 08:07 PM	#7
PuppyJonathan Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Apr 2012 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:67 DVD collection:75	What about digipacks?

11-06-2012, 09:54 PM	#9
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	It won't be changing anytime soon, studios will continue to use the cheaper cardboard stock on certain box sets they don't think will sell enough units to justify the added cost. The real cost savings from using cardboard is in reduced storage and shipping expenses. If you pay attention, they rarely use the cheaper cardboard on the best-selling sets. It is most often used on less-popular sets that will eventually get a price reduction.

11-06-2012, 10:02 PM	#10
Livelong420 Expert Member Member since:Nov 2011 Location:Denver, CO Blu-ray collection:58	I have to say I hate this also!

11-06-2012, 11:04 PM	#11
Canuck21 Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Montréal, QC 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:269 DVD collection:69	Add me to the list of cardboard sleeve haters. I actually don't own any thank goodness. For Indiana Jones, I had to import from the UK and fortunately the UK has very cheap prices and they're not as much into these awful cardboard sleeves as in North America. I don't know what I would do without the UK sets.

11-06-2012, 11:33 PM	#12
Mr. Movie Fan Banned Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Location:St. Paul Minnesota Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:1203 Blu-ray collection:6568 DVD collection:266 Trading Score:1	I hate the scratches, the person who invented these cardboard sleeve sets should be shot.

11-07-2012, 05:20 AM	#13
I KEEL YOU Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:May 2011 4K collection:67 Blu-ray collection:458 DVD collection:42	Blu rays are not indestructible, but they can withstand cardboard. If a blu ray becomes scratched, it becomes unplayable. So if these cases were as bad as you say there would be way more outrage around this issue. The most annoying part of these cardboard boxes is how annoying it is to take out the discs, and the damage the packaging takes after a while. But I found out with my Deadwood set that if you use a thin piece of cardboard with rounded edges and get it in between the disc and the cardboard sleeve, they are much easier to take out. If they use glue of poor quality that melts after a while, then that is unacceptable.

08-17-2020, 02:57 PM	#14
jimbean Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2010 Location:UK 4K collection:109 Blu-ray collection:520	Is there master list of all the blu rays released in this style of packaging?

08-17-2020, 05:05 PM	#15
meremortal Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Bedford Falls Trading Score:258	As time goes on, I kind of just prefer plain jane amaray packaging. The big swag box sets take up too much space and steelbooks can get dented and dinged. I did kind of like digibooks, although there weren't a whole lot released and/or better editions may be around for those movies now on newer blu or uhd releases.

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