LoT freecycle

[mousepod]

Originally Posted by Snowflake

I don't need them, but I can't find the thread where you mentioned what you keep your cds and dvds in now. I'm trying to downside and store sensibly.

The hardest part of downsizing my collection is that I didn't want to throw away or fold the inserts in either my CDs or DVDs.

For the DVDs, I found a company that sells binder inserts that hold the discs and the artwork/booklet on ebay.



For the CDs, I came close to getting binder inserts, but I decided against it. All of the commercially available binder pages for CDs don't hold the tray card (without folding it). Bags Unlimited have just released inserts that purport to solve the problem, but when I received them, it turns out that they are poorly engineered.

In the end, I went with JewelSleeves. They are thin and sturdy, and have separate pockets for the CD, booklet and tray card. Once we move, I'll buy one (or two) of their cabinets for the collection.

There's another company called DiscSox that makes similar CD sleeves as well as neat DVD booklet-style protectors, but JewelSleeve's design has a slight edge (top loading).

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by mousepod

In the end, I went with JewelSleeves. They are thin and sturdy, and have separate pockets for the CD, booklet and tray card. Once we move, I'll buy one (or two) of their cabinets for the collection.

I'm sure it's a fine product, but that website does them no favors.

[mousepod]

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

I'm sure it's a fine product, but that website does them no favors.

Very true. I just snapped these with my iPhone to show the sleeves:




On the front picture, I pulled the CD partly out. It actually sits in its own pocket behind the booklet. The sleeves are heavy (6-gauge vinyl), so they do a good job protecting the paper.

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by RStar

I just got a kick out of seeing his reflection in the ornaments!

At least he had clothes on

(Why the hell can't I find the stupid picture of the guy selling his appliance on eBay where you can see his nekked body reflected in the appliance?!?)

[Morrigoon]

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

At least he had clothes on

(Why the hell can't I find the stupid picture of the guy selling his appliance on eBay where you can see his nekked body reflected in the appliance?!?)

Here you go:
http://www.triptronix.net/ishbadiddl...6/26/12.03.43/

Spoiler:

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by Morrigoon

Here you go:

That's the one - TYVM!

[Cadaverous Pallor]

If your not-yet-open library isn't taking the donations yet, I urge you to drive a bit and find a library that will.

[RStar]

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

That's the one - TYVM!

When I typed that I almost said that! That's what the pictures reminded me of...

[RStar]

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

If your not-yet-open library isn't taking the donations yet, I urge you to drive a bit and find a library that will.

Donations of what?

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Originally Posted by RStar

Donations of what?

Thread recap:

Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

I can't remember if you were around for the conversation or not, but I believe Jennie said that libraries take them and use them for their rentals.

Originally Posted by mousepod

Y'know... I must have missed that. Thanks!

Now to find a worthy library...

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Shoot, one of CP's relatives just mentioned something about a new, or newly remodeled, library in Silver Lake. I'll see if CP remembers more than I.

ETA: Ah, here we go. It'll be done this Spring. http://la.curbed.com/archives/2008/0...ke_library.php. I think there's already a Friends of the Library for it, they may be taking donations. ( Friends link )