What should I use to store my Blu-rays/dvds in college? - Blu-ray Forum

5th Of November · 06-19-2013, 05:55 AM

RicketyCricket · 06-19-2013, 06:00 AM

When I moved to college, I burned all 300 of my DVDs and brought the burned copies with me in a CD booklet thingy. That way, no worries about people losing or ruining my movies and no storage problems.

Of course, this was 2005 and blank CDs were cheap, I don't know how much blank BDs are though...

HD Goofnut · 06-19-2013, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by RicketyCricket

When I moved to college, I burned all 300 of my DVDs and brought the burned copies with me in a CD booklet thingy. That way, no worries about people losing or ruining my movies and no storage problems.

Of course, this was 2005 and blank CDs were cheap, I don't know how much blank BDs are though...

BD-25s run about $1 a piece while BD-50s run about $3.50 a piece.

jarrod_inf · 06-19-2013, 06:09 AM

My old DVD's ended up being scattered to the winds in my dorm room time. I wouldnt suggest a cd book because all of them would be in one easy to steal loaction.

bradley4846 · 06-19-2013, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by jarrod_inf

My old DVD's ended up being scattered to the winds in my dorm room time. I wouldnt suggest a cd book because all of them would be in one easy to steal loaction.

dang that is a good point. Unless I lock it in my "lock box". But that may be a hassle after awhile.

jarrod_inf · 06-19-2013, 06:32 AM

Honestly I would stick with netflix or something until you get a good feel for the people youre around and how the drunk people act

BJKH · 06-19-2013, 06:38 AM

I am going to College in the fall too and I don't plan on bringing any Blu-ray's with me for two main reasons:

1. I don't want them to be stolen.
2. I am going to a College around 24 hours away from where I am living right now.

I will probably buy some while I am there, but I will hide them.

The dorm building that I am living in has a Movie Lounge which looks really nice, so that might be handy.

Backlog · 06-19-2013, 06:03 AM

During my college years I brought a large part of my DVD (and later, Blu-ray) collection along with me in boxes. I wouldn't recommend this, as the cases will begin to get scuffed up after hauling them back and forth a few times. The case you're looking at is a good option, as I used something similar to bring my CDs along with me.

bradley4846 · 06-19-2013, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 5th Of November

i wish I could bring this!!!!

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Originally Posted by Backlog

During my college years I brought a large part of my DVD (and later, Blu-ray) collection along with me in boxes. I wouldn't recommend this, as the cases will begin to get scuffed up after hauling them back and forth a few times. The case you're looking at is a good option, as I used something similar to bring my CDs along with me.

Yah, I'm kind of leaning toward this. I may get a smaller one though, I don't need to bring 200 movies with me lol

The only cases I may bring are for boxsets (Harry Potter and Die Hard) and tv seasons.

I love the cases, but I wouldn't have room for them. Do they scratch easy in these "binders"?.

Optimus-Prime-Rox · 06-19-2013, 06:00 AM

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Great idea

hagios · 06-20-2013, 12:10 AM

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bradley4846 · 06-20-2013, 09:04 PM

what about one of these
http://www.amazon.com/Atlantic-96635...+movie+sleeves

DoubleDownAgain · 06-20-2013, 10:56 PM

DVDs weren't around when I was in college.

JavaJulien · 06-20-2013, 11:44 PM

Honestly, in my group of friends, I'm the one of two people who actually collects movies, and I'm definitely the only one who collects Blu-Rays. Nobody borrows my movies because I'm the only person who has a Blu-Ray player.

That, and I live in an on-campus apartment, so I keep all my stuff locked in my room.

akayw0718 · 06-21-2013, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by xmjonny

I just graduated from a 4-year in May.

I was always the big movie guy, so I kept them on my shelf or in a drawer that just had movies. Only watched them in my room or (as a Junior and Senior with an on-campus apartment) in the living room. Only my girlfriend borrow them because she is into movies too. My friends also were made aware that I am "anal" about them.

The school I went to, at the front desk they offered DVD rentals so I never had to worry about people asking to borrow mine. I also only brought the top 5 from my collection, because I also bought more as the semesters went on and frankly, I found myself busy too.

What I'm saying is, bring your top 5 movies. Watch how the people you are. Chances are, as a Freshman, people will be more worried about drinking and being out of the dorms than actually watching movies. AND LOCK YOUR DOOR ALWAYS.

Good luck in college. Remember: partying is fun, but studying is important. If you were able to breeze through high school, you'll be in for a shock! And when/if you watch one of your movies, be sure to invite everyone. It's a great way to socialize.

This. College is a LEAP from high school, not a baby step.

mdonovan · 06-22-2013, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by akayw0718

This. College is a LEAP from high school, not a baby step.

Don't scare the kid ... If your smart, your smart.

06-19-2013, 06:38 AM	#7
BJKH Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Canada 4K collection:57 Blu-ray collection:590 DVD collection:66 Trading Score:1	I am going to College in the fall too and I don't plan on bringing any Blu-ray's with me for two main reasons: 1. I don't want them to be stolen. 2. I am going to a College around 24 hours away from where I am living right now. I will probably buy some while I am there, but I will hide them. The dorm building that I am living in has a Movie Lounge which looks really nice, so that might be handy. Last edited by BJKH; 06-19-2013 at 06:42 AM.

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06-19-2013, 05:55 AM	#1
5th Of November Power Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2012 Trading Score:61

06-19-2013, 06:00 AM	#2
RicketyCricket Expert Member Member since:Mar 2012 Location:Raleigh Blu-ray collection:315 Trading Score:168	When I moved to college, I burned all 300 of my DVDs and brought the burned copies with me in a CD booklet thingy. That way, no worries about people losing or ruining my movies and no storage problems. Of course, this was 2005 and blank CDs were cheap, I don't know how much blank BDs are though...

06-19-2013, 06:09 AM	#4
jarrod_inf Special Member Member since:Apr 2013 4K collection:778 Blu-ray collection:3477 DVD collection:22 Trading Score:1	My old DVD's ended up being scattered to the winds in my dorm room time. I wouldnt suggest a cd book because all of them would be in one easy to steal loaction.

06-19-2013, 06:32 AM	#6
jarrod_inf Special Member Member since:Apr 2013 4K collection:778 Blu-ray collection:3477 DVD collection:22 Trading Score:1	Honestly I would stick with netflix or something until you get a good feel for the people youre around and how the drunk people act

06-19-2013, 06:03 AM	#8
Backlog Active Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2013 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:1839 DVD collection:216 Digital collection:1 Trading Score:18	During my college years I brought a large part of my DVD (and later, Blu-ray) collection along with me in boxes. I wouldn't recommend this, as the cases will begin to get scuffed up after hauling them back and forth a few times. The case you're looking at is a good option, as I used something similar to bring my CDs along with me.

06-20-2013, 09:04 PM	#12
bradley4846 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Blu-ray collection:266 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:10	what about one of these http://www.amazon.com/Atlantic-96635...+movie+sleeves

06-20-2013, 10:56 PM	#13
DoubleDownAgain Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Port Moody, BC Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:2290 DVD collection:1481 Digital collection:123 iTunes collection:174 Trading Score:2	DVDs weren't around when I was in college.

06-20-2013, 11:44 PM	#14
JavaJulien Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Tallahassee, Fl Blu-ray collection:155 DVD collection:4 Digital collection:4 Trading Score:16	Honestly, in my group of friends, I'm the one of two people who actually collects movies, and I'm definitely the only one who collects Blu-Rays. Nobody borrows my movies because I'm the only person who has a Blu-Ray player. That, and I live in an on-campus apartment, so I keep all my stuff locked in my room.

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