New Poly Cases

[soundwave925]

Ok, so I know we've already decided on a disc-based poly case and have covers made for it, but after ordering a few of them and sticking my games inside I'm not really sure how I feel about them anymore. For those of you who dont know what im talking about, heres what they are:

http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=5061.0

I do prefer them over jewel cases because of their durability and outer sleeve for cover art, but I(and plenty others) am not crazy about the dimensions. They take up more room on the shelf in every way compared to jewel cases, and I know it doesnt seem like much but when you're strapped for space like me, they really do start to add up.

A little while ago I stumbled across these other poly cases that are the exact same dimensions as a cd jewel case. They have them in single-disc:

http://www.tapes.com/lenco-10mm-single-cddvd-soft-poly-box-w-overlay-p-7530.html

double-disc:

http://www.tapes.com/lenco-10mm-double-cddvd-soft-poly-box-w-overlay-p-7532.html

.....and quad-disc:

http://www.tapes.com/lenco-10mm-quad-cddvd-soft-poly-box-w-overlay-p-7535.html


Now the only real problem I can think of is that there probably wont be enough room for the 4-disc game manuals to fit inside. Games like Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy VIII manuals will need to be stored outside. I, personally, can live with that and I'm sure there will be enough room for the single-disc and most double-disc manuals.

What do you guys think, would this be a good option for Playstation, Dreamcast, Turbo-CD, etc.

EDIT: Also I think you can order any quantity you want at 30 to 34 cents per case. They ship from NY, not sure how much shipping costs are yet.

[marioxb]

I would probably use these!

[soundwave925]

I will order a few soon to observe them a little more closely

[soundwave925]

I just got some of these cases in the mail, for those of you who are interested, and I must say they do not disappoint. Iv been checking them out in closer detail for the past half hour.

The first thing I noticed about the cases right away is that the quality is pretty good. They dont give off any sort of terrible oder, they dont feel like they are going to break at all and the sleeve isn't thin and crappy like some of the dvd cases i'v bought in the past... these are very solid. I bought a few of the single disc, double disc and quad disc cases and they all do exactly what they are suppose to very well.

I think they are awesome and are a step up from the old poly case because each one takes up no more room than a standard jewel case.

I'll post some pics of them soon......

[soundwave925]

Here are some pics of how they look with some games in them......

empty single disc:


single disc with game:


tabs that hold the manual:


empty 4 disc:


4 disc with game:


double disc with game:


double disc with game again:

[AppleQueso]

I like 'em!

[Azarkhel]

They look tough as nails, definitely like them. Only thing is...all my PS1 games have their cases. Is just having a lot of discs without cases common?

[marioxb]

They look tough as nails, definitely like them. Only thing is...all my PS1 games have their cases. Is just having a lot of discs without cases common?

No, I think it's more that the original jewel cases tend to crack and break easily.

[soundwave925]

some pros and cons are.....

Pros:
-more durable than a jewel case
-dimensions are smaller than our current poly cases
-outer sleeve allows for retail or custom artwork
-since the're clear, original artwork can be displayed on the inside as well
-has all the best features of a dvd case in a smaller thinner package

Cons:
-some of the really thick manuals cant fit in with 4 disc games

[wiggy]

They look really nice, but I definitely do NOT want to convert all of my PS1/Dreamcast games to a new case format.  If they were all loose, then I'd be all over this, but 'tis not the case.

[soundwave925]

They look really nice, but I definitely do NOT want to convert all of my PS1/Dreamcast games to a new case format.  If they were all loose, then I'd be all over this, but 'tis not the case.

what are you currently using? original retail cases, dvd cases, the thicker poly cases or something else?

[ShoothimNow]

Yeah... and for resale...  If I ever want to get rid of my collection, I KNOW that people would rather have RETAIL > CUSTOM.  Definantly prefer the original cases compared to this.  Not saying this is a bad idea, but I would never buy such a case

[soundwave925]

Yeah... and for resale...  If I ever want to get rid of my collection, I KNOW that people would rather have RETAIL > CUSTOM.  Definantly prefer the original cases compared to this.  Not saying this is a bad idea, but I would never buy such a case

ok but just because someone would get these cases doesnt mean they have to get rid of the retail ones, just store them in a box or something and pull them back out if you want to sell the game. The same thing can be said for people using Universal game cases with boxed cartridge games, the idea is to use something like this in order to preserve the original packaging, or to case any loose games if you have any.

[wiggy]

They look really nice, but I definitely do NOT want to convert all of my PS1/Dreamcast games to a new case format.  If they were all loose, then I'd be all over this, but 'tis not the case.

what are you currently using? original retail cases, dvd cases, the thicker poly cases or something else?

Originals (for the games that have 'em).  I have a handful of customs for the games that didn't have cases, but for the sake of them all fitting together nicely on a shelf, I used jewel cases.


This was the only long box game I had left in my collection and it just got on my nerves



Step brother borrowed this (for about 2 years before I had to ask for it back) and lost the case.  Needless to say, he's NEVER borrowing a game again from me.



Came in on a trade when I worked at a used game/CD store with no case.  Artwork on the web for this game is über limited, so I just made my own from scratch.

ok but just because someone would get these cases doesnt mean they have to get rid of the retail ones, just store them in a box or something and pull them back out if you want to sell the game. The same thing can be said for people using Universal game cases with boxed cartridge games, the idea is to use something like this in order to preserve the original packaging, or to case any loose games if you have any.

I'm with you on this.  I haven't tossed out any of my original packaging as a result of making custom covers.  I just toss 'em in a lidded plastic bin to help preserve them

[soundwave925]

those all look really awesome , love your simplistic style. If i wasnt a retail art guy, i would ask to use your covers