Issues I see with BD cases - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

Clark Kent · 02-04-2009, 12:26 AM

Chipping is a problem on BD cases. The plastic is softer than the plastic used for dvd cases, which really do not have these problems in mass numbers. The soft, translucent plastic also leads to it being much tougher to cleanly pull off the security tags inside the BD case. Again, this was less of an issue with dvd. For all I know the studios consider this a security "enhancement", but frankly it becomes a pain for lawful customers.

FindYourWay · 02-04-2009, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Clark Kent

or all I know the studios consider this a security "enhancement", but frankly it becomes a pain for lawful customers.

It is a "feature" provided to retailers as a theft deterrent.

Spymaster · 02-04-2009, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by AaronSCH

There is a company that supplies the elite cases with logo and I think they can be found with a bit of search effort.

I've searched for ages for replacement Elite cases without luck. Are you looking at a "private" supplier or an "industrial" supplier? (I don't need 10,000 of them)

Recently bought some replacement "Disney" style cases from Sleevetown but was disappointed. The plastic is cheaper and very badly molded, and several of them were broken (the whole point of getting these was to replace broken ones, etc).

Mike_In_HD · 03-05-2009, 07:05 PM

I picked up Silence of the Lambs and noticed a giant "Recycled" logo cut out of the case... Is this something new studios are doing? I'm all for recycling... Just not sure I like the gaping holes cut out.

jw · 03-05-2009, 07:08 PM

yea the DVDs have them as well, they arent as structurally sound either

Mr.White · 03-05-2009, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike_In_HD

I picked up Silence of the Lambs and noticed a giant "Recycled" logo cut out of the case... Is this something new studios are doing? I'm all for recycling... Just not sure I like the gaping holes cut out.

What do you mean by holes in the case,sounds strange?

jw · 03-05-2009, 07:20 PM

newblucase.jpg
picture belongs to batchainpuller

Nielsb90 · 03-05-2009, 07:21 PM

Man, im tired of receiving my BD cases chipped... I'd say ½ of the ones I buy from overseas (US) are chipped in the corners.. It really annoys me, but really not a lot I can do about it.. I dont play football with em - but I sure do think the Danish Postal service has run out of soccer balls!

PowellPressburger · 03-05-2009, 07:30 PM

These new BD cases are a wreck... they aren't sturdy enough and they will NOT protect the cover art sleeve fully. I don't mind if they use recycled products for the cases.. but make a FULL case No different then a standard DVD case... I am sure those use far more plastic.

Beta Man · 03-05-2009, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Cinema

I wouldn't mind seeing clear cases, al la the PS3 game case..

I hear Criterion is having someone design custom cases for them..... and they will be clear.... but we'll see.

Batman1980 · 03-05-2009, 08:13 PM

http://www.amazon.com/Standard-Repla...6287516&sr=8-1
Those are the ones I just bought, hope they will be worth it.

PowellPressburger · 03-05-2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

I hear Criterion is having someone design custom cases for them..... and they will be clear.... but we'll see.

That is interesting... would like to see what they look like... My Third Man came beat up a bit .. not too happy with their cases.. not as sturdy as the standard DVD counterparts and they wear more easily.. but i figured they would change it up after a few releases.

vamsilak · 03-05-2009, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Spymaster

I've searched for ages for replacement Elite cases without luck. Are you looking at a "private" supplier or an "industrial" supplier? (I don't need 10,000 of them)

Recently bought some replacement "Disney" style cases from Sleevetown but was disappointed. The plastic is cheaper and very badly molded, and several of them were broken (the whole point of getting these was to replace broken ones, etc).

Are talking about the elite (slim cases)...?

Mike_In_HD · 03-05-2009, 08:26 PM

Thanks for posting a pic.

slaizer2000 · 03-05-2009, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jwbbud

Attachment 5192
picture belongs to batchainpuller

wow that is bad. You could accidently put your finger through the slip cover and rip it by not having a solid backing to it.

03-05-2009, 07:30 PM	#49
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:991 Blu-ray collection:3676 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:297	These new BD cases are a wreck... they aren't sturdy enough and they will NOT protect the cover art sleeve fully. I don't mind if they use recycled products for the cases.. but make a FULL case No different then a standard DVD case... I am sure those use far more plastic. Last edited by PowellPressburger; 03-05-2009 at 07:33 PM.

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02-04-2009, 12:26 AM	#41
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	Chipping is a problem on BD cases. The plastic is softer than the plastic used for dvd cases, which really do not have these problems in mass numbers. The soft, translucent plastic also leads to it being much tougher to cleanly pull off the security tags inside the BD case. Again, this was less of an issue with dvd. For all I know the studios consider this a security "enhancement", but frankly it becomes a pain for lawful customers.

03-05-2009, 07:05 PM	#44
Mike_In_HD Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Ohio Blu-ray collection:968	I picked up Silence of the Lambs and noticed a giant "Recycled" logo cut out of the case... Is this something new studios are doing? I'm all for recycling... Just not sure I like the gaping holes cut out.

03-05-2009, 07:08 PM	#45
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	yea the DVDs have them as well, they arent as structurally sound either

03-05-2009, 07:20 PM	#47
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	newblucase.jpg picture belongs to batchainpuller

03-05-2009, 07:21 PM	#48
Nielsb90 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Denmark Home Theater Gallery:38 4K collection:111 Blu-ray collection:1069 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:10	Man, im tired of receiving my BD cases chipped... I'd say ½ of the ones I buy from overseas (US) are chipped in the corners.. It really annoys me, but really not a lot I can do about it.. I dont play football with em - but I sure do think the Danish Postal service has run out of soccer balls!

03-05-2009, 08:13 PM	#51
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	http://www.amazon.com/Standard-Repla...6287516&sr=8-1 Those are the ones I just bought, hope they will be worth it.

03-05-2009, 08:26 PM	#54
Mike_In_HD Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Ohio Blu-ray collection:968	Thanks for posting a pic.

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