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=> GENERAL DISCUSSION => Topic started by: HotTripTom on April 07, 2006, 06:54:00 pm
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I figure with all the music lovers here, I could ask what everyone does for CD storage. We are desperately short of storage for our large collection. Anything interesting around to use?
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i use the flexible plastic sleeves that hold 2 cds. micro center had them for 5 cents a piece a one point (maybe less). staples brand is also good. then i use a dresser drawer to store them. you can put 10,000's in there. burning cds @ $15-25 cents per cd is way cheaper than storing on a hd.
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Truly collectible titles should be kept in their original cases as much as possible, especially if they're uniquely colored or marked. Even plain old black ones are often somewhat different from replacements, especially if they're really old. Many cases are embossed with the label's or manufacturer's logo or name. And of course, Ryko likes them coke-bottle green trays (believe it or not, they trademarked their trays). Also, replacement cases are usually less sturdy than originals; this is easily noticed by a collector.
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I have one of the following racks from Boltz (http://www.boltz.com/):
http://www.boltz.com/productinfo.asp?item=9&deptcode1=500 (http://www.boltz.com/productinfo.asp?item=9&deptcode1=500)
One of those holds 1200 CDs. I also have several of their multimedia racks for DVDs.
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I keep my CDs in the original jewel cases and store them in two furniture-ish apothecary style units.
I got mine at Costco years ago and saved more by buying one of their (fully-functional, not too scuffed) floor models.
Here's an online pic:
http://www.storeyourmedia.com/-375-cd-apothecary-15-drawer-walnut-finish.aspx (http://www.storeyourmedia.com/-375-cd-apothecary-15-drawer-walnut-finish.aspx)
Unfortunately, with over 800 CDs, I'm starting to reach capacity...
The Mistress