Need ideas for CD/DVD storage...

Post by **Flak Beard** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 2:53 pm

Right now I feel like all my media is stored pretty sloppily, so I'm looking for ways to get it organized. Let's start with my music...

I have somewhere between 200 and 300 music CDs, all with jewel cases. Right now there are just sitting in a huge Rubbermaid container. I really want to have my CD collection accessible without such a large container. I was thinking of getting a DJ case the holds each CD and booklet in a sleeve. Something like this:

http://tinyurl.com/5vpe2j

I would probably store the jewel cases with the tray art in a box somewhere. Does anyone know if there is a similar solution that would allow me to condense the CD collection size-wise, but keep all the art in one place and throw out the jewel cases? Also, are these DJ case sleeves safe for discs?

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Now games. Right now I have a single, four tier bookshelf where I keep most of my games that are either in jewel cases or DVD cases. I ran out of room, so PS1, DC, GBA and Gamecube stuff is all stacked on top. It looks pretty bad and I'd rather only keep my more current stuff (360/PS2) out in the open anyway. My fiancee and I want to build a sleek looking entertainment room, with a "less is more" look to it. I was thinking of ordering these as a means to store all my other games out of sight:

http://www.bagsunlimited.com/cart/detai ... d=xcd100cp

I think solid plastic containers would keep out moisture more, but I can't really find anything that is specifically designed for DVD/CD cases. If anyone here has any other ideas, please let me know.

Post by **racketboy** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 3:01 pm

For some of my bulk storage, I've been moving stuff to those big binders.
I used to use boxes like those a bit, but they are harder to browse through.
Something to keep in mind....

Post by **Flak Beard** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 4:26 pm

By binder, do you mean something like this?

http://tinyurl.com/4xf3oz

Having the older games being immediately accessible is not as important to me. I'm really looking for something to keep my collection nice. In fact, I'll probably be storing a lot of the games in poly sleeves like these.

http://genesysdtp.com/index.htm?mylardvdslvdetails.htm

http://genesysdtp.com/index.htm?mylarslvdetails.htm

Post by **xraydash** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 6:03 pm

I just use binders and sleeves too. I got a bunch of cheap-o ones that hold 96 discs a few years ago from Office Depot and they're still going strong. Great for quick access and I just store away the cases and manuals. They're not much to look at though and it sounds like you want a compact storage solution that also happens to display your collection nicely.

Post by **Flak Beard** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 6:14 pm

Something like this would be perfect for the games. Just a stackable plastic storage box with flat sides.

http://www.solentplastics.co.uk/rub22%20dvd.jpg

Unfortunately it's a UK seller. All the stuff like this at Walmart or similar stores seems to have angled sides.

Post by **grittykitty** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 6:23 pm

for storing the actual discs, i really like discgear products. just don't buy them brand new! they're really expensive:
http://www.discgear.com/Products/DiscGe ... ging).aspx

i got one of those but slightly different that holds 100 discs for only $4 at a savers near my place! i also have 2 of the ones pictured in a link i got for free from a family member. i've used binders in the past, but my discs would get scuffed from time to time

Post by **Flak Beard** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 6:08 pm

Ok, I'm actually thinking of getting this for my music CDs...

http://tinyurl.com/56fwkz

And then storing all the booklets and tray art in poly sleeves away somewhere, so I can toss my jewel cases...

http://tinyurl.com/6ke5h2

Do these binders mess up CDs when you start filling them up? The one I listed holds 328 discs, which most of it I will use.

Post by **diehllane** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 6:34 pm

That's not a bad idea for a case. I got a 400 disc one that I use for Wii and PS2 games. It has straps inside it to keep the pages from moving around too much.

I just hope the one you buy doesn't make you pull out the plastic "V" shaped pieces to open all the sleeves up like mine did.

I got it from Newegg... out of stock now though

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6827998006

Post by **Flak Beard** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 7:21 pm

This one has enough room to put all my discs and art on the other side. Thing is, I would worry about the booklets getting circled impressions in them from the pressure of having so many discs inside.

http://tinyurl.com/6fwnaa

Post by **diehllane** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 7:24 pm

Yea. I would worry about that. I would leave the art in another case somewhere. I know that would make it hard to go through to find the one you want, but it's better than destroying it.