Protective sleeves for DVD cases

[beefjerky]

does anyone know of any cases or covers to protect the discs? i keep reading about flimsy cases, fingerprints adhesive cases -heh-, and cardboard cases like fight club that are prone to mishandling. has anyone seen any protective covering like those thick plastic sleeves they store laserdiscs in? me? i dont have any problems with handling the dvds cause my hands arent clammy and sweaty but i want to protect my "investments" nontheless. Although, after hearing about HD-DVD im refraining from buying too much dvds at this time.

[Starman]

Protecting and Handling DVD's require the same care as CD's and LD's as of the present, I don't know if there are plastic cases like those of the late Laserdiscs are available, but I do know that the plastic cases like those of Dreamworks DVD's are available locally.  They can be found at some magazine shops like shop and lift at Virra Mall in Greenhills for 95 pesos each.

[weddingsingr]

I dunno know rin about any special plastic covers like the ones for LDs.  But you can try looking at National Bookstore for a plastic envelope type that would accommodate a DVD case.

What I do for my collectible DVDs is while in storage, I place them in thin clear plastic envelopes.  These are the othes that come as packaging for some magazines or catalogs.  The material is soft and clear and it minimizes scratches on the celophane-like covering of the DVD case. Kasi di ba they tend to get scratches even by simply sliding one DVD case over another.

But if you plan to lend them out, see my post on the discussion on Will you lend your DVDs ().

[bently]

as i have a lot of dvd's from warner bros..
those cheap bastards! with their cardboard dvd cases
i needed a plastic sleeve that would protect my dvd collection. thus i found www.bagsunlimited.com

here's a better link to explain the cover, but DO NOT order from this site beacuase it is expensive:


http://members.aol.com/dvdcovers/dvdcovers.html

if your interested in getting this then heres the place that will give you the best deal:

http://www.bagsunlimited.com/catpages/catpage18.pdf

[weddingsingr]

Dump my suggestion about clear plastic envelopes at National Bookstore.  I went there yesterday to check out some pero mali naman ang sizes.  The closest was too tall for a DVD.  Plus high posibility of scratches on the plastic cover when you slit the DVD case inside the clear plastic envelope.  

Sayang kasi P9.75 lang sana siya each.

[Krazyfu_tangerine]

why not just get the dvd disk, and put it in a normal cd case and keep the cardboard box type case in a safe and secure place where no one would touch it, you don't need the case to play the disk anyways.

like my video rental store, they don't give the original case, they just have the dvd case (bought at 10 pesos, i think) with a photo copy of the cover
 

[Sumbong]

(Changed topic title to "Protective Sleeves for DVD Cases" (formerly "Ways to Protect DVDs"), so as to differentiate this thread from other topics on DVD care & cleaning. --PinoyDVD admin)

DVD Care Threads:

Cleaning DVDs
DVD Scratch Repair

[weddingsingr]

Bently, thanks for the suggested sites.

I just need some clarifications though and I hope you can enlighten me.

1.  Are the Amaray cases the carton type covers of MGM?

2.  What's snapper box graphics?

3.  What's a snapper box - is this the typical black plastic cover of DVDs?  

[gonz]

Hi weddingsingr - you've got it backwards.  The Amaray case is the "usual" plastic DVD case, while snappers are the unpopular cardboard ones used by Warner Brothers and New Line (MGM din ba? Because my Princess Bride, A Fish Called Wanda, Fiddler on the Roof and This is Spinal Tap -- MGM releases all -- came in Amaray cases)

[vacuumtubes]

Protective sleeves for DVD cases:
Snap Case - nilalagyan ko ng plastic cover mismo yung carton nya na para kang nagko-cover ng books/notebooks.
and nilalagay ko pa sa individually wrapped plastics na kagaya nung sa mga CDs.

Keep Case - also I bought plastic/cellophane na kagaya nung sa mga CD but in the size of the DVD's Keep Casing parang Brand New pa din ang dating and preserve pati yung outer covering nya away from scratches.

[lazy_maze]

Keep Case - also I bought plastic/cellophane na kagaya nung sa mga CD but in the size of the DVD's Keep Casing parang Brand New pa din ang dating and preserve pati yung outer covering nya away from scratches.

Hey vax,

Where do you get this DVD-sized plastic covers? I need to get some of these, too.

As for me, As much as possible, I use the original shrink wrap, lalo na yung mga Criterion titles na may sticker na "Director Approved". But sometimes, it's a hassle to put it back dahil yung shrink wrap very fragile and it's sometimes too tight.

One advantage of putting the DVDs back in their shrink wrap: It looks new, when they are stacked together in a shelf, yung mga gustong makialam, nahihiyang buksan o galawin, akala bago ...he he he   (I noticed this once with my brother who has a habit of dropping by the house and watching my DVDs when I'm not around) .

[Quidam]

For my dvd's with cardboard packaging like the one used for fight club and moulin rouge, what I did is I made a case out of acetate, where I can easily slide my unprotected DVD cases into.

[DVDiva]

Hi Vax! Can you kindly post the details of where to get the DVD-sized protective sleeves here on the forum? A lot of us are interested on how to avail of them, myself included! Instead of having this turn into a "beg-for-information" thread, it'd be easier if you could just please provide the details here. Thanks!

[vacuumtubes]

to all members,

I keep it private na lang sana this message but as per DVDiva's request then this is it....

actually ay barya lang naman sya.
and ang bilihan kasi nun ay 500 pcs. minimum and it is resealable and very much like the same nung sa cd resealable plastic bag.
at hindi ko yata mapapaabot ng ganun kadami ang koleksyon ko, hehe.

bale may nag-alok lang nyan sa akin kasi ang binibili ko talaga ay plastics for sandwich and pang-baon.
kaya ang baon ko ngayon ay puro disc, hehe!

ang nabentahan ko na nung plastic ay si Compaq pa lang, bale try lang sya ng 20 pcs. and 100pcs. cd-sized for his cd collections, too.

minsan nga lang ay hindi kasya yung snap case kasi yung mga kanto nya ay nakaka-sugat mismo sa plastic kaya maghahanap ako nung pang snappers and for dual-thick (like criterion or dual casing before na makakapal) at malamang na 500 pcs. na naman ang minimum noon.

kaya lang kung bibili kayo ay mas mapapamahal kung via fedex pa
but i'm always there in ayala makati commercial area.
thanx for your interest and specially the early customers na mga nag-email na.

vax

[DVDiva]

Thanks for the info! Akala ko tuloy pirated ang protective sleeves mo, kaya "secret" at "private" ang details! Why naman in private lang? No harm in sharing the info right? Anyway I'd like to place an order (a BIG order) . I already have your text number, but perhaps you could post it here as well as your email address, if it's okay with you, in case other members would like to buy from you also? Also, feel free to post your wares in "Assorted Buy and Sell" (that is, if your plastic bags are legit products, heh, kidding!). Thanks!

[levi]

Vax,

  Ako rin mag order pero sana may kasamang sandwich.
text ko  nalang sa iyo ang details.

levi

[vacuumtubes]

bro LEVI,

naku sorry ha at wala na din akong nababaong sandwich kasi nga ay dvd plastic bag ang binili ko kaya disc din ang baon ko pagpasok, hehehehe!!!
Just email or text me na lang Levi.

Btw thanx also to DVDiva, hayaan mo pag sure na madami yung makukunan ko ng mga dvd resealable plastic bags ay sa Assorted Buy & Sell ko ipo-post.

Good Day To All!!!

[vacuumtubes]

bro xlr8 – paul,

gotcha and hope to see you on Friday at Ayala Center, Makati favorite EB’s site.
It’s for kc & sc yun ha, just text me for the confirmation, okey!!!
Thanx a lot!

[Rak-Rak]

bro xlr8 – paul,

gotcha and hope to see you on Friday at Ayala Center, Makati favorite EB’s site.
It’s for kc & sc yun ha, just text me for the confirmation, okey!!!
Thanx a lot!

Brother Vax anong oras ang EB ninyo sa friday?  Sama ako diyan.

[Battousai]

I dont know if this is true( coz I havent actually seen the actual item ) pero I vaguely remember a computer shop in AliMall( 3rd floor ) where they sell CD-films, or protective films na ididikit mo sa read side ng CDs mo, and they say it's for DVDs, too.
Ill try to look for it again, and give you guys a report kung bogus yun o hinde.

[jay_cee_em]

Hi All !

Sorry, only able to see this thread now  .

One place where I got these kind of protective plastic for DVD cases is in Divisoria - Commoner's is the name of the shop, located near the corner of Ilaya Street and the road that leads to the Divisoria Mall.  I suggest you bring along a sample of each of the different cases you mostly have so you could try it.  Last time I was there, around Christmas time, they sell in packs of 100s. They have samples of different sizes, and the plastics are resealable (similar to CD cases)  .

Lastly, dont worry about the price - nothing to steep.  Lets just say you'll swear your visit to Divisoria is well worth it.  So don't bring too much cash lang po, paalala lang        

[jay_cee_em]

Here's the exact location of Commoner's Plastic Store in Divisoria - its right across the fire station at the point where Juan Luna and Ylaya Streets intersect.  

For those bringing their cars, there's a parking lot about 50 meters from the store.  For those taking public transport, the Divisoria-bound FXs pass by Juan Luna and you can get off right across.

For resealeable plastic cases that are great fit both for keepcases and snappers alike, the price is P27.50 per pack of 100's.  

Worth the trip, right ?    

CIA !  

[benny]

Many thanks for posting the directions, jay_cee_em.    It's invaluable to people like me.





Thanks to findme for the local map.

[ann07]

Many thanks for posting the directions, jay_cee_em.    It's invaluable to people like me.






Thanks to findme for the local map.

benny para sa atin taga abroad, SARAN WRAP
na lang...!

[benny]

Hot dang! the pic won't display anymore.  



ann07 - Hi!   Here in Manila, I haven't seen that wrap in the supermarkets.

[ann07]

Hot dang! the pic won't display anymore.  



ann07 - Hi!   Here in Manila, I haven't seen that wrap in the supermarkets.

ooops wrong ben! naku wala bang saran wrap diyan?

[SiCkBoY]

For my dvd's with cardboard packaging like the one used for fight club and moulin rouge, what I did is I made a case out of acetate, where I can easily slide my unprotected DVD cases into.

a sure sign of obssessive-compulsive behavior  

[ann07]

a sure sign of obssessive-compulsive behavior  

MALAMANG nga!

[Rak-Rak]

Here's the exact location of Commoner's Plastic Store in Divisoria - its right across the fire station at the point where Juan Luna and Ylaya Streets intersect.  

For those bringing their cars, there's a parking lot about 50 meters from the store.  For those taking public transport, the Divisoria-bound FXs pass by Juan Luna and you can get off right across.

For resealeable plastic cases that are great fit both for keepcases and snappers alike, the price is P27.50 per pack of 100's.  

Worth the trip, right ?    

CIA !  

I'll try to got there this weekend., thanks jays.

[Quidam]

Hey! I just like to take care of my DVD's. I'm very protective when it comes to the packaging, same with my cd's and books.