CD storage solutions

Started by Mark, June 13, 2007, 04:04:05 AM

Previous topic - Next topic

0 Members and 2 Guests are viewing this topic.

Print
Go Down Pages1 2 3 ... 10
User actions

Mark

June 13, 2007, 04:04:05 AM Last Edit: July 05, 2009, 02:24:44 AM by Que
This quote from Bunny (in response to Knight saying, in another thread, that he needs 70ft of CD storage space in his new flat) brought to mind the thread on the old forum about CD storage solutions:

Quote from: Bunny on June 13, 2007, 03:53:11 AM
You know you can rip all the conventional stereo to hard drive.  Also if you transfer the rest of the cds from jewelcases to the archival sleeves you can cut your storage needs by 4/5ths. 

So, perhaps we should reignite the discussion, as it's a growing problem which many of us collectors face. I'm currently down to just 12 available slots on my shelves, so it's a particularly pertinent issue for me right now.

What solutions do you have? What systems or products do you recommend to keep from boxing up discs and shoving them in the attic or garage? How have you kept your other half from threatening to make of your overflowing piles of CDs a massive bonfire?

People, we're in this together. Let's find some answers. ;D

Sergeant Rock

#1
June 13, 2007, 04:23:19 AM
Quote from: Mark on June 13, 2007, 04:04:05 AM
This quote from Bunny (in response to Knight saying, in another thread, that he needs 70ft of CD storage space in his new flat) brought to mind the thread on the old forum about CD storage solutions:

So, perhaps we should reignite the discussion, as it's a growing problem which many of us collectors face. I'm currently down to just 12 available slots on my shelves, so it's a particularly pertinent issue for me right now.

What solutions do you have? What systems or products do you recommend to keep from boxing up discs and shoving them in the attic or garage? How have you kept your other half from threatening to make of your overflowing piles of CDs a massive bonfire?

People, we're in this together. Let's find some answers. ;D

My solution was simple, if drastic: no kids. That meant the spare bedrooms could be used for CD storage...and I could use their college tuition money for more CDs. It's worked out really well  ;D

Sarge
the phone rings and somebody says,
"hey, they made a movie about
Mahler, you ought to go see it.
he was as f*cked-up as you are."
                               --Charles Bukowski, "Mahler"

FideLeo

#2
June 13, 2007, 05:08:07 AM
I am currently in the process of moving my belongings, including cd's, from UK back to Taiwan.  ("Sumer is incumen in, lhude sing cuccu!")  To cut down volume and weight of my baggage, I have decided to use archival sleeves as recommended by Bunny, and get rid of all jewel boxes.  Digipacks stay unfortunately.  These then
all fit in cardboard cd storage boxes that are available at any WH Smith branch for £2.49-4.99 (depending on colour). I think I have successfully reclaimed at least 50% of available space this way.   :D
HIP for all and all for HIP! Harpsichord for Bach, fortepiano for Beethoven and pianoforte for Brahms!

Florestan

#3
June 13, 2007, 05:10:09 AM
Quote from: Mark on June 13, 2007, 04:04:05 AM
What systems or products do you recommend to keep from boxing up discs and shoving them in the attic or garage?

Sell all you have, give the money to the poor and never buy another CD again. This way, you'll save room... and your soul.  0:)
"Great music is that which penetrates the ear with facility and leaves the memory with difficulty. Magical music never leaves the memory." — Thomas Beecham

FideLeo

#4
June 13, 2007, 05:16:10 AM
Quote from: Florestan on June 13, 2007, 05:10:09 AM
Sell all you have, give the money to the poor and never buy another CD again. This way, you'll save room... and your soul.  0:)

How is that a cd STORAGE solution?   It looks more like a cd LOSS solution to me  ;D
HIP for all and all for HIP! Harpsichord for Bach, fortepiano for Beethoven and pianoforte for Brahms!

Mark

#5
June 13, 2007, 05:16:44 AM
Quote from: masolino on June 13, 2007, 05:08:07 AM
To cut down volume and weight of my baggage, I have decided to use archival sleeves as recommended by Bunny ...

And which sleeves are these, please?

George

#6
June 13, 2007, 05:22:35 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on June 13, 2007, 04:23:19 AM
My solution was simple, if drastic: no kids. That meant the spare bedrooms could be used for CD storage...and I could use their college tuition money for more CDs. It's worked out really well  ;D

Sarge

My hero. You should give seminars. 8)

FideLeo

#7
June 13, 2007, 05:22:50 AM
Quote from: Mark on June 13, 2007, 05:16:44 AM
And which sleeves are these, please?

storex cd sleeves

Storex sleeves are thick 120 micron and good if you need to access cd's often.
70 micron sleeves can be had from ebay sellers for 100/£2.99 (postage incl.),
but these may rip more easily if handled daily.  
HIP for all and all for HIP! Harpsichord for Bach, fortepiano for Beethoven and pianoforte for Brahms!

Mark

#8
June 13, 2007, 05:25:25 AM
Quote from: masolino on June 13, 2007, 05:22:50 AM
storex cd sleeves

Storex sleeves are thick 120 micron and good if you need to access cd's often.
70 micron sleeves can be had from ebay sellers for 100/£2.99 (postage incl.),
but these may rip more easily if handled daily.  

I see. But what about inlay cards and booklets? How does one store these?

Florestan

#9
June 13, 2007, 05:27:12 AM
Quote from: Mark on June 13, 2007, 05:25:25 AM
I see. But what about inlay cards and booklets? How does one store these?

Yes, that's what I'd like to know too.
"Great music is that which penetrates the ear with facility and leaves the memory with difficulty. Magical music never leaves the memory." — Thomas Beecham

Larry Rinkel

#11
June 13, 2007, 05:29:33 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on June 13, 2007, 04:23:19 AM
My solution was simple, if drastic: no kids. That meant the spare bedrooms could be used for CD storage...and I could use their college tuition money for more CDs. It's worked out really well  ;D

Sarge

Just hope and pray you and your Frau don't have an accident . . . .

George

#12
June 13, 2007, 05:29:55 AM
Quote from: Mark on June 13, 2007, 05:25:25 AM
I see. But what about inlay cards and booklets? How does one store these?

My solution stores both the CD's and the booklets. The inlay cards could be stacked and stored in a shoebox/drawer.

Florestan

#14
June 13, 2007, 05:32:45 AM
Quote from: Mark on June 13, 2007, 05:30:29 AM
Link requires a US zip, George. :(
I just entered 75468 and there I was.  :D
"Great music is that which penetrates the ear with facility and leaves the memory with difficulty. Magical music never leaves the memory." — Thomas Beecham

FideLeo

#15
June 13, 2007, 05:33:05 AM Last Edit: June 13, 2007, 05:36:40 AM by masolino
Quote from: Mark on June 13, 2007, 05:25:25 AM
I see. But what about inlay cards and booklets? How does one store these?

Yes they do fit in with the cd if you handle things carefully.  I usually sandwich
the cd in between the booklet and the inlay card (w/both spines folded in) and
then send them all in the sleeve.  You can store cd in a separate sleeve if you
are worried about scratches.  With something like a two-sided, fabric cd sleeve
fabric cd sleeves (and a pair of scissors to trim the fabric sleeves a bit on one of its sides)
I can even fit a two-cd set, booklet and inlay card all into a 120 micron transparent
sleeve.  ;D
HIP for all and all for HIP! Harpsichord for Bach, fortepiano for Beethoven and pianoforte for Brahms!

Mark

#16
June 13, 2007, 05:33:17 AM Last Edit: June 13, 2007, 05:35:25 AM by Mark
How about these from Jazz Loft?

CD Sleeves

George

#17
June 13, 2007, 05:33:44 AM

BTW are also a great way to transport a few CDs for the day when leaving for the day. It's lighter and takes up less space than other cases. These are the sleeves that fit into this case:

Quote from: George on June 13, 2007, 05:28:31 AM
Here's another option from staples. These are two sided sleeves that can fit a CD on side and liner notes in the other. Then 100 CD's fit in this container.

George

#18
June 13, 2007, 05:34:34 AM
Quote from: Mark on June 13, 2007, 05:30:29 AM
Link requires a US zip, George. :(

01905

or

10003

Larry Rinkel

#19
June 13, 2007, 05:35:17 AM
Quote from: masolino on June 13, 2007, 05:16:10 AM
How is that a cd STORAGE solution?   It looks more like a cd LOSS solution to me  ;D

Not at all. If you can't make the best possible use of space, you have to adapt what you own to the space you have to put it in. I believe in reviewing the entire collection once or twice a year to ferret out duplicates and unwanted recordings. Then you sell them on eBay, donate them to a library, or give 'em away as you see fit. I sold 100 CDs to fellow GMGs last year, as well as a good many duplicate scores. And I haven't missed one of them. I'll probably do the same later this year.
Print
Go Up Pages1 2 3 ... 10
User actions