Broken Blu-ray case hub

[Canada]

I just picked up 300 today in Blu (first one), I could not belive it 300 was only $3 more on Blu and 8 more on HD DVD than the SD DVD. Don't even have a player (PS3) yet should come around the 8th as that is when I get paid I can't wait. The only thing was the clasp to hold the disk in place was broken. Does this happen a lot or not very much please say the latter.

[statikcat]

PS3 is the coolest thing I have bought in years. You will love it! Especially if you have a nice tv.

[Blu-dock Saint]

Originally Posted by Canada

I just picked up 300 today in Blu (first one), I could not belive it 300 was only $3 more on Blu and 8 more on HD DVD than the SD DVD. Don't even have a player (PS3) yet should come around the 8th as that is when I get paid I can't wait. The only thing was the clasp to hold the disk in place was broken. Does this happen a lot or not very much please say the latter.

In the many years of buying dvd, then moving to blu ray I've only dealt with probably 3 broken clasps out of hundreds of movies. You will enjoy your ps3 btw

[dialog_gvf]

Originally Posted by Canada

I just picked up 300 today in Blu (first one), I could not belive it 300 was only $3 more on Blu and 8 more on HD DVD than the SD DVD. Don't even have a player (PS3) yet should come around the 8th as that is when I get paid I can't wait. The only thing was the clasp to hold the disk in place was broken. Does this happen a lot or not very much please say the latter.

Sometimes it happens. But it is rare. It seems to be a particular problem with Warner, from what I've read. But, that may be simply due to the popularity of their titles.

Fortunately the discs have that nice anti-scratch coating. I've read of numerous HD DVD folk who find scratched discs in that situation.

Gary

[Manco]

Originally Posted by Canada

IThe only thing was the clasp to hold the disk in place was broken.

In the early days of DVD, Warner was famous for their crappy CARDBOARD cases. Yes "cardboard". Thank GOD they are not repeating this with BD. I have the original Dirty Harry DVD boxset in those sh*tty things!

If you're a perfectionist like me, you can buy some really nice Blu-ray clamshells from SleeveTown.com emblazoned with the Blu-ray logo. Very nice indeed.

http://www.sleevetown.com/

You need to scroll way down to nearly the bottom of the page.

Enjoy!

[dialog_gvf]

Originally Posted by Manco

http://www.sleevetown.com/

You need to scroll way down to nearly the bottom of the page.

I must be blind. I can't see them.

[Y3k Bug]

Originally Posted by dialog_gvf

I must be blind. I can't see them.

4th item up from the bottom

[dialog_gvf]

Originally Posted by Y3k Bug

4th item up from the bottom

Not for me. I get "Colorful Storage Ideas at Sleeve City" and two items:

Budget Polypro Sleeve with Flap (100)
Slappa 80/160 HardBody CD Case Blue

Nothing comes up with "Blu-ray" as a search item either.

Maybe it is exclusive in the US.

[Zod]

http://www.sleevetown.com/dvd-case.shtml

Second one down, .75 each for a blu case.

[BStecke]

Originally Posted by Manco

In the early days of DVD, Warner was famous for their crappy CARDBOARD cases. Yes "cardboard". Thank GOD they are not repeating this with BD. I have the original Dirty Harry DVD boxset in those sh*tty things!

Yes!!! These things were awful! New Line had most of their movies in these abominations as well. Not only were they cheap and ugly, but when they're next to a regular keep case, the plastic cover on the keep case always gets stuck on the plastic lip of the cardboard case! They finally stopped releasing these finally, and thank goodness there's standardized (for the most part) BD packaging.

Oh, I have yet to see a problem with any of my BD cases. I thankfully never had much problem with standard DVD either. But the next one I buy will probably be broken now.

[Xerious]

Originally Posted by BStecke

Yes!!! These things were awful! New Line had most of their movies in these abominations as well. Not only were they cheap and ugly, but when they're next to a regular keep case, the plastic cover on the keep case always gets stuck on the plastic lip of the cardboard case! They finally stopped releasing these finally, and thank goodness there's standardized (for the most part) BD packaging.

Oh, I have yet to see a problem with any of my BD cases. I thankfully never had much problem with standard DVD either. But the next one I buy will probably be broken now.

hardly... lol, those horrid excuses for bd cases are amusing... i much prefer the ones sony, paramount, and lionsgate use...

I haven't had this happen yet, but I know it will. I bought 10 empty BD cases from a sponsor of this site (at least they had an ad on this site at the time).

http://www.hdmoviesource.com/catalog...roducts_id=907

[Freis968]

Originally Posted by MattLx70

I haven't had this happen yet, but I know it will. I bought 10 empty BD cases from a sponsor of this site (at least they had an ad on this site at the time).

http://www.hdmoviesource.com/catalog...roducts_id=907

How many do you get for $2.99? 10 or 1? Also, do these have the security latch on them that I cannot stand?

[kaliraver]

Originally Posted by MattLx70

I haven't had this happen yet, but I know it will. I bought 10 empty BD cases from a sponsor of this site (at least they had an ad on this site at the time).

http://www.hdmoviesource.com/catalog...roducts_id=907

Did they have the Blu-Ray logo embossed like the Sony, Disney cases?

[Nismobeach]

Originally Posted by Manco

In the early days of DVD, Warner was famous for their crappy CARDBOARD cases. Yes "cardboard". Thank GOD they are not repeating this with BD. I have the original Dirty Harry DVD boxset in those sh*tty things!

Driven FTW! Cardboard for life!!! lol

[Zyclone]

if the clasp are broken and i leave the disc in there will it get damaged? i brought a disc while i was in a different city and its 3-4 hour drive to get a replacement so is it ok to leave them or should i get it replaced?

[supersix4]

if you type in blu-ray cases on ebay people have been selling the cases brand new picked up a set of 5 empty cases for 3.00$ + 5 shipping

Originally Posted by supersix14

if you type in blu-ray cases on ebay people have been selling the cases brand new picked up a set of 5 empty cases for 3.00$ + 5 shipping

Did you buy them? I'm interested in confirmation about the quality and condition. There certainly are a lot of bad cases to be found (jewel, dvd, bd, etc.)

[samcan07]

Originally Posted by Canada

The only thing was the clasp to hold the disk in place was broken. Does this happen a lot or not very much please say the latter.

I bought Rocky Balboa the other day and it had the clasp broken. I exchanged it and the exchanged one had the broken clasp as well, and so did another copy we checked. I bought it later that day at a different store and all was OK!!!