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11-16-2006, 08:03 PM
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Storage options
Apologies to the admins, but I have NO clue which forum this would go in. Please move as necessary if this is not the appropriate area.
I've discovered that I have a big problem. I have hundreds of DVDs and no space to put them in. (actually around 3,000) Does anyone have any creative suggestions for dvd storage? I hate to lose the jewel cases, and mounting shelves is not an option since I'm renting my apartment.
Any help or ideas appreciated...the only other thing I can come up with is shoving them all in the closet (but then how would I display and watch my collection?)
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11-16-2006, 09:34 PM
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Re: Storage options
I have plenty of room. I'll PM you my address. 
Seriously though, places like spinkeeper.com has some nice cabinets that hold several hundred but I don't know about 3000.
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11-16-2006, 09:50 PM
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Re: Storage options
Have you considered shrinking?.........(hmmmm.....This sounds like when a doctor asks you, have you considered surgery!!) 
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11-17-2006, 11:35 AM
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Re: Storage options
A few years ago when I moved, I put all of my DVDs into those cd sleeve notebooks, put all the inserts into a large shoebox, and stuffed the cases into garbage bags that now reside in my parents' basement 1200 miles away. I keep thinking "someday when I have room, I'll put up lots of shelves and get everything back in cases," but who knows when that'll be.
Having the discs in those notebooks isn't as cool or convenient as having everything out on shelves, but in all honesty, it's not that bad.
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11-17-2006, 12:34 PM
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Re: Storage options
I have the same problem. I have too many to count Staples document storage boxes (the kinds with the lids) filled with DVDs, and stacked six or seven high, two deep, to the ceiling in a few places around my place.
Not only that, but have stacks elsewhere. Can't even look in my display cabinet as it is overfilled. I'm hoping to move to a bigger place soon, but until then, this is the only thing to do.
I keep going through, trying to thin them out, sell some at Amazon, but I can't find any.
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11-17-2006, 12:41 PM
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Re: Storage options
Search "FELLOWES 90684 120 Hanging CD/DVD Drawer" @ Amazon.com.
Push button, lockable, neat, clean -- and takes up 1/5 of the space. I keep the multi-disc sets and anthologies in a spearate cabinet. I like the cases but they're too bulky. You'll get over it after a little while. I did.
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11-17-2006, 12:49 PM
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Re: Storage options
That's pretty cool, but a lot pricier than the notebooks when you have a big library. With shipping, it's almost $35 for storage of 120 discs.
I usually buy the huge wallets that hold well over 200 discs apiece for under $20 at discount stores like Marshalls and Ross.
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11-17-2006, 12:59 PM
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That's pretty cool, but a lot pricier than the notebooks when you have a big library. With shipping, it's almost $35 for storage of 120 discs.
I usually buy the huge wallets that hold well over 200 discs apiece for under $20 at discount stores like Marshalls and Ross.
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That's true but some stores carry them. I went online because I had a gift card. I actually bought a couple that held 80 discs at Best Buy. They don't carry them anymore, though.
The easiest (and cheapest) method is definitely the wallets. My dad had hundreds of discs and put them into 4 huge wallets for his motor home.
I remember the immortal words of Socrates who said "I drank what?"
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11-17-2006, 03:39 PM
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Re: Storage options
Are you talking about standard DVD cases or jewel cases? If it's the former and you want to hang onto the packaging, you might want consider something like this:
http://www.bagsunlimited.com/cart/browse.asp?subcat=220
The Reader's Digest size fits TV Guides (the old size, before last year's revamping) and are also a perfect fit for standard DVD cases. They're economical, especially when bought in bulk, and pretty tough. I haven't actually tried stacking these with DVDs in them, but I also use them for VHS tapes and can stack 2-3 deep with no problems.
I haven't quite got enough stuff yet to start storing DVDs in them -- but I'm getting there. I'll keep the new or frequently-watched items out on shelves (I use a spinner tower for a lot of storage and display with minimal footprint), and eventually older, less-watched titles will go in the boxes.
If you're looking for storage for jewel cases, something like this might work for you:
http://www.bagsunlimited.com/cart/browse.asp?subcat=74
Hope that helps!
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11-17-2006, 04:05 PM
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Re: Storage options
Those boxes sound pretty good, but if you've got a big collection, it'd be a pain to get at the discs near the bottom of the stack!
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