What are your case type preferences? - Blu-ray Forum

MovieMafia · 05-31-2013, 04:20 AM

When you guys buy Blu-rays do you have any preferences as to case type when selecting which version to buy? Standard Viva Elite/Vortex style case, SteelBook or Digibook?

What do you guys like?

blu-ray_girl_fan · 05-31-2013, 04:24 AM

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=80758

https://forum.blu-ray.com/forumdisplay.php?f=158

https://forum.blu-ray.com/forumdisplay.php?f=76

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=220219

HyperRealist · 05-31-2013, 04:37 AM

don't really care about packaging. an eco case is fine with me. Digibooks are cool for the written information. steelbooks are dumb. I buy them for the film not the packaging.

CDinkel91 · 05-31-2013, 04:59 AM

I personally like the standard blu-ray.

Honestly anything else stresses me out. I don't like having to collect a bunch of steelcases because it gets crazy.

Kryptonic · 05-31-2013, 01:32 PM

I put all of my Blu's in vortex cases.

Abaddon22 · 05-31-2013, 01:32 PM

Honestly anything is fine with me, from steelies to eco cases. Also, there better be a working movie in that case

PopcornBandit · 05-31-2013, 01:36 PM

Standard cases. I actually prefer the eco-lite Vortex cases that Universal uses.

HD Goofnut · 05-31-2013, 01:43 PM

Viva Elites for standard cases. They are the most durable and can be had for cheap from Discmakers. Eco cases of any kind whether they have holes or are just plain thin and flimsy should be melted down and turned into something useful.

sukraj · 05-31-2013, 03:12 PM

standard cases for me

King Troll · 05-31-2013, 03:18 PM

Something that can hold the disc

Brian81 · 05-31-2013, 04:15 PM

Amaray (as seen on European releases), Vortex, Scanovo Criterion, Scanovo Steelbook cases.

chip75 · 05-31-2013, 05:22 PM

I'd much prefer all BDs to come in the same style cases. I love Digipak and Digibooks but they should come with the normal case too. The recent release of Malena had both versions in one pack. I'd store the cardboard one and display the Amaray.

Leterface · 05-31-2013, 05:29 PM

Criterion style cases that leave more room for the artwork. The bigger artwork the better. Also the spines in thicker cases can fit more art.

necorbin · 05-31-2013, 07:24 PM

I guess I'd consider myself a former Steelbook Junkie... I used to be all about getting a Steelbook, regardless of price, etc. Now I actually prefer just the normal amaray cases. The Criterion cases are cool, but a little too thick for my tastes. Digibooks are a close second.

ImStylinOnYaBro · 05-31-2013, 07:32 PM

I get steelbook if I love the film. It if not I like vortex cases Sony uses. I like the older vortex that are solid not the Eco friendly ones that have the outline of the part they should have cut out

12vElectronics · 05-31-2013, 07:57 PM

Standard cases for me

klauswhereareyou · 05-31-2013, 08:00 PM

Regular cases that are not eco cases.

Supaclyde · 05-31-2013, 08:15 PM

I throw my cases away and stack the discs on the floor. I'm hoping to reach the ceiling by the end of the year.

Dr Strangelove · 05-31-2013, 10:40 PM

Viva Elite FTW!

Bluprint · 06-01-2013, 12:44 AM

Will never buy a standard amaray edition again! Must be eye candy outside and inside the box!

05-31-2013, 04:20 AM	#1
MovieMafia Banned Member since:May 2013 Location:Canada Trading Score:3	What are your case type preferences? When you guys buy Blu-rays do you have any preferences as to case type when selecting which version to buy? Standard Viva Elite/Vortex style case, SteelBook or Digibook? What do you guys like? Last edited by MovieMafia; 06-08-2013 at 05:37 PM.

05-31-2013, 04:24 AM	#2
blu-ray_girl_fan Banned Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:87	https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=80758 https://forum.blu-ray.com/forumdisplay.php?f=158 https://forum.blu-ray.com/forumdisplay.php?f=76 https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=220219

05-31-2013, 04:37 AM	#3
HyperRealist Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:PA Blu-ray collection:110 DVD collection:96 Trading Score:48	don't really care about packaging. an eco case is fine with me. Digibooks are cool for the written information. steelbooks are dumb. I buy them for the film not the packaging.

05-31-2013, 04:59 AM	#4
CDinkel91 Junior Member Member since:May 2013	I personally like the standard blu-ray. Honestly anything else stresses me out. I don't like having to collect a bunch of steelcases because it gets crazy.

05-31-2013, 01:32 PM	#5
Kryptonic Suspended Member since:Jul 2009 Trading Score:45	I put all of my Blu's in vortex cases.

05-31-2013, 01:32 PM	#6
Abaddon22 Banned Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Monks Corner, S.C Home Theater Gallery:31 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:100	Honestly anything is fine with me, from steelies to eco cases. Also, there better be a working movie in that case

05-31-2013, 01:36 PM	#7
PopcornBandit Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2011 Location:SC 4K collection:139 Blu-ray collection:508 DVD collection:33 Trading Score:366	Standard cases. I actually prefer the eco-lite Vortex cases that Universal uses.

05-31-2013, 01:43 PM	#8
HD Goofnut Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Far, Far Away Home Theater Gallery:114 4K collection:743 Blu-ray collection:2371 DVD collection:128 MA collection:751 Digital collection:1093 Prime collection:598 Blu-ray reviews:133 Trading Score:39	Viva Elites for standard cases. They are the most durable and can be had for cheap from Discmakers. Eco cases of any kind whether they have holes or are just plain thin and flimsy should be melted down and turned into something useful.

05-31-2013, 03:12 PM	#9
sukraj Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2011 Location:UK 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:154 DVD collection:18	standard cases for me

05-31-2013, 03:18 PM	#10
King Troll Banned Member since:Jun 2012 Blu-ray collection:686 Trading Score:127	Something that can hold the disc

05-31-2013, 04:15 PM	#11
Brian81 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Mar 2011 Trading Score:4	Amaray (as seen on European releases), Vortex, Scanovo Criterion, Scanovo Steelbook cases.

05-31-2013, 05:22 PM	#12
chip75 Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Wales 4K collection:304 Blu-ray collection:3102 DVD collection:1783 iTunes collection:231 Trading Score:9	I'd much prefer all BDs to come in the same style cases. I love Digipak and Digibooks but they should come with the normal case too. The recent release of Malena had both versions in one pack. I'd store the cardboard one and display the Amaray.

05-31-2013, 05:29 PM	#13
Leterface Power Member Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:92 Blu-ray reviews:1	Criterion style cases that leave more room for the artwork. The bigger artwork the better. Also the spines in thicker cases can fit more art.

05-31-2013, 07:24 PM	#14
necorbin Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2012 Location:Grapevine, TX Home Theater Gallery:25 4K collection:218 Blu-ray collection:1118	I guess I'd consider myself a former Steelbook Junkie... I used to be all about getting a Steelbook, regardless of price, etc. Now I actually prefer just the normal amaray cases. The Criterion cases are cool, but a little too thick for my tastes. Digibooks are a close second.

05-31-2013, 07:32 PM	#15
ImStylinOnYaBro Special Member Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Pennsylvania, USA Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:282 Blu-ray reviews: 10 Trading Score:1	I get steelbook if I love the film. It if not I like vortex cases Sony uses. I like the older vortex that are solid not the Eco friendly ones that have the outline of the part they should have cut out

05-31-2013, 07:57 PM	#16
12vElectronics Active Member Member since:Mar 2013 Location:California, USA	Standard cases for me

05-31-2013, 08:00 PM	#17
klauswhereareyou Blu-ray Knight Member since:Mar 2012 4K collection:233 Blu-ray collection:2200 Digital collection:25 Prime collection:1	Regular cases that are not eco cases.

05-31-2013, 08:15 PM	#18
Supaclyde Expert Member Member since:Nov 2012 Location:Almost Heaven, WV 4K collection:147 Blu-ray collection:1436 Digital collection:118 Trading Score:86	I throw my cases away and stack the discs on the floor. I'm hoping to reach the ceiling by the end of the year.

05-31-2013, 10:40 PM	#19
Dr Strangelove Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Los Angeles, California 4K collection:11 Blu-ray collection:196 DVD collection:131	Viva Elite FTW!

06-01-2013, 12:44 AM	#20
Bluprint Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Dec 2011 Location:Westside, ATL, GA Home Theater Gallery:145 Blu-ray collection:805 DVD collection:323 Digital collection:149 Blu-ray reviews: 29 Trading Score:209	Will never buy a standard amaray edition again! Must be eye candy outside and inside the box!

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