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Revo11
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| Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 10:46 am Post subject: Newbie Questions - Copying media and labeling |
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I'm not only a newbie to trading VH boots, I'm a newbie to trading in general. I need some advice from experienced traders in regards to preferred media. Since I'm a blank slate, so to speak, I'd like to learn from your mistakes and start off the right way.
I've seen many mentions made that Taiyo Yuden is one of the top names for quality DVDs, and I assume the same for CDs. I found some great deals at http://www.supermediastore.com, so I'm good to go with CDs and DVDs. Is it overkill if I always use a TY disk in a trade? Do most people care? I get the feeling that the traders on this site do care, contrary to what you might see at other sites.
I read the FAQ, and paper sleeves are preferred for encasing the CDs and DVDs, so I bought a bunch of them. That's all I need right? I read that you should never write on the CD, just attach a sticky. Then, use a bubble-wrap mailer.
My first set of questions have to do with labeling. I have an HP Photosmart printer at home, and I use Photoshop Elements for photos. Do I need anything else in order to make labels and CD case inserts? If I do, what software would you recommend? Do most of you make labels for your CDs, print CD case inserts, and then store them in jewel cases, or am I going overboard.
I'll follow up with other questions on a new thread. Thanks for any help that you can provide. |
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frankm
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| Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 11:22 am Post subject: |
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Revo11 wrote: I've seen many mentions made that Taiyo Yuden is one of the top names for quality DVDs, and I assume the same for CDs.
AWESOME Media ... TY is the BEST ... for both DVDRs AND CDRs!
Revo11 wrote: I found some great deals at http://www.supermediastore.com, so I'm good to go with CDs and DVDs.
AWESOME Store ... best place to buy media ... period!
Revo11 wrote: Is it overkill if I always use a TY disk in a trade? Do most people care?
I care. And no it is not overkill. I belong to three different messageboards like this and all three ... everyone cares. I am also on a mail list and those people seem to care a little bit but not as much. But wait until their media goes bad and see how much they care :D .
Revo11 wrote: I read the FAQ, and paper sleeves are preferred for encasing the CDs and DVDs, so I bought a bunch of them. That's all I need right? I read that you should never write on the CD, just attach a sticky. Then, use a bubble-wrap mailer.
Yup that all you need ... I don't put stickies on the disc themselves but on the sleeve the disc goes in but that's just me.
Revo11 wrote: Do most of you make labels for your CDs, print CD case inserts, and then store them in jewel cases, or am I going overboard.
You may or may not be going overboard. Depends on what you want. I never put labels on CDs but that's just me. I have some discs in cases and very few have artwork actually printed out. I have actually auite a bit of my discs on DVDR and in binders, I have a couple three ring binders that hold 200-odd discs and a couple that hold 128 discs and then some still in sleeves and some in cases as well as a bunch still on hard drives. It is a mixed bag for me ... but whatever works for you.
By-the-way ... welcome Newbie ... welcome ... looks like you are doing all the right things. |
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Mr Walker
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| Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 1:14 pm Post subject: |
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DON'T STICK LABELS ON YOUR DISCS!!!!
JUST DON'T DO IT MAN!!!!!!!! |
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Revo11
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| Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 1:40 pm Post subject: |
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Mr Walker wrote: DON'T STICK LABELS ON YOUR DISCS!!!!
JUST DON'T DO IT MAN!!!!!!!!
LOL! OK, I'm convinced. They will remain naked. |
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Mr Walker
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| Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 1:42 pm Post subject: |
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suebndave
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| Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 3:27 pm Post subject: |
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| Yeah don't do labels, because sometimes they won't play in your player for whatever reason. |
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frankm
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| Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 3:31 pm Post subject: |
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suebndave wrote: Yeah don't do labels, because sometimes they won't play in your player for whatever reason.
The adhesive sometimes eats through the coating of the disc, destroying the disc. Sometimes the label starts to peal and that can mess up your player. Labels = bad. |
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MDJ
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| Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2007 2:37 am Post subject: |
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As everyone has said, the quality of the media counts - however, not everyone will use TY (in a perfect world, yes!). So which ones are good besides TY? For the answer to that, I refer you to:
http://www.digitalfaq.com/media/dvdmedia.htm
Anything listed in 1st class is what you want to stick to and insist on when trading. Definitely use paper sleeves and a bubble mailer - NEVER WRITE ON THE DISC! Use a post it instead. |
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Hawkstar97
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I put all of mine in a box...shake it up....and after a bag of Cheetos...I reach my yellow/orange cheesey coated fingers in and dig out a disk....smooth out any scratches with cheesy coating...and burn....yummy...smells like I got some nachos in the microwave...!......
OHHHH>.....I am sorry....I must be on the wrong site/thread..... :D
(JB)
Revo.....you have read thru your threads good.....you nailed everything!.....The folks here will always be more than happy to help guide you untill you get up and running....but you seem to have a good grasp on things.....and....watch out for posts that (JB) signs....he is always causing troubles!
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Mr Walker
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| Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2007 6:22 am Post subject: |
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Hawkstar97 wrote: I put all of mine in a box...shake it up....and after a bag of Cheetos...I reach my yellow/orange cheesey coated fingers in and dig out a disk....smooth out any scratches with cheesy coating...and burn....yummy...smells like I got some nachos in the microwave...!......
OHHHH>.....I am sorry....I must be on the wrong site/thread..... :D
Let's Trade! |
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mr_mojo_halen
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Hawkstar97 wrote: I put all of mine in a box...shake it up....and after a bag of Cheetos...I reach my yellow/orange cheesey coated fingers in and dig out a disk....smooth out any scratches with cheesy coating...and burn....yummy...smells like I got some nachos in the microwave...!......
OHHHH>.....I am sorry....I must be on the wrong site/thread..... :D
(JB)
Works great for cigarette burns. :D |
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suebndave
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Quote: and after a bag of Cheetos...I reach my yellow/orange cheesey coated fingers in and dig out a disk....smooth out any scratches with cheesy coating
Kent have you been hanging out with my kids? :D |
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