How come so many people hate those carboard slipcovers?
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How come so many people hate those carboard slipcovers?
Now, while surfing the interweb almost daily on DVD Forums such as this, I've read hundreds of complaints about slipcovers. Now, I understand some people might not like them because they may "Stick out" in their collections (?), but seriously why such hatred for them? I mean, its not like its a snapper or anything. Its just an added bonus, like a collectable cover. I for one find nothing wrong with them, and actually find them quite attractive sitting on my shelf. What are your thoughts?
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I don't know, they're everywhere these days. It seems like every new release I see has one.. I used to just throw them away, but now the keepcase itself often doesn't have the same title / artwork on it (Predator 2, Resident Evil 2) and they just look dumb on my shelf. And they're unnecessary, I guess.. I even get pissy about double disc packaging (because I know it's very possible to fit two discs in a single keepcase) because I end up having to squeeze things into my shelf because it wasn't designed for extra crap..
argh, I hate extra crap.. just give me my movie please..
argh, I hate extra crap.. just give me my movie please..
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Originally Posted by Daniel L
I even get pissy about double disc packaging (because I know it's very possible to fit two discs in a single keepcase) because I end up having to squeeze things into my shelf because it wasn't designed for extra crap...
Slipcases don't take up any extra room though
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We will see them more and more due to DVD theft. Its just too easy to get to a DVD just in a keepcase...when they do the keepcases with the 2 little locks, its not that easy anymore...and when they do the little locks AND a cardboard slipcover, it get more difficult. I like them myself, and I think that no matter what the studios do, someone somewhere will always disapprove. They just cant win.
I also think that studio execs think with their a** sometimes, but I think that we should let the slipcover idea slide...If you dont like them, throw them out...easy as that.
I also think that studio execs think with their a** sometimes, but I think that we should let the slipcover idea slide...If you dont like them, throw them out...easy as that.
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Slip covers can be redundant, especially when it's nothing more than exact duplicates of the DVD case's art work. And some use flimsy cardboard, which doesn't add much to it.
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I overall like slipcovers, especially when its different from the regular cover. I think it makes the spine more attractive when its sitting on my shelving too.
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For those who don't use re-sealable sleeve/covers to protect the library.....these are fine and work as a little added protection. I do use sleeves but still don't mind these when I get them. So I guess I have protection for my protection.
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Originally Posted by TomOpus
I don't mind slipcovers. Some of them are pretty well done.
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Originally Posted by Eplicon
Slip covers can be redundant, especially when it's nothing more than exact duplicates of the DVD case's art work. And some use flimsy cardboard, which doesn't add much to it.
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The only time it really serves a purpose is when it's one of the ones like on the Disney Platinums that have a fold-out section on the front, which means you have two extra "pages" to list all the bonus features and even provide pictures.
I don't really see how they would stop theft. It's simple to slide the disc out of the slipcover-it's not as if it's taped or glued on. Okay, the metal one for the T2:EE was kind of a bitch to get off, but the cardboard ones are easy. In some cases (no pun intended), if they put it in a slipcover, there aren't as many of the security stickers. I would think a keepcase with one sticker in a slipcover would be easier to steal than a keepcase with three stickers not in a slipcover.
Then there is that scam someone mentioned in another thread where a guy put a $50 videogame in a DVD slipcover and got the game for the price of the DVD. Even if stores are aware of this and check, that means the cashier has to slide the case out a little to make sure what's in the slipcover matches the outside, or at least check the sticker on the top of the case.
Also, they haven't been providing inserts, presumably to cut costs. I'm not saying inserts are a big deal or anything, but I'd rather have an insert than a slipcover (which must be more expensive to produce).
I don't really see how they would stop theft. It's simple to slide the disc out of the slipcover-it's not as if it's taped or glued on. Okay, the metal one for the T2:EE was kind of a bitch to get off, but the cardboard ones are easy. In some cases (no pun intended), if they put it in a slipcover, there aren't as many of the security stickers. I would think a keepcase with one sticker in a slipcover would be easier to steal than a keepcase with three stickers not in a slipcover.
Then there is that scam someone mentioned in another thread where a guy put a $50 videogame in a DVD slipcover and got the game for the price of the DVD. Even if stores are aware of this and check, that means the cashier has to slide the case out a little to make sure what's in the slipcover matches the outside, or at least check the sticker on the top of the case.
Also, they haven't been providing inserts, presumably to cut costs. I'm not saying inserts are a big deal or anything, but I'd rather have an insert than a slipcover (which must be more expensive to produce).
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I think the one for donnie darko just looked nasty.
Seriously though, slipcase releases from the last few weeks just off the top of my head.. Donnie Darko, The Fifth Element, Leon the Professional, Predator 2, Resident Evil Apocalypse, Dawn of the Dead 2003, AvP.. what's the deal? And if they're not slipcases, they're cardboard boxes.. I'm sorry, but these things look ugly and they get beat up easily. Even Criterion has been pumping out the cardboard lately. Yes, I suppose it makes the DVD look unique, but when you've got 100 + of them (or 1000 + of them) it's really kind of stupid. I suppose if I owned one DVD, I would think it was neat.
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Originally Posted by Daniel L
I even get pissy about double disc packaging (because I know it's very possible to fit two discs in a single keepcase)
As for slipcovers I think they are a waste of trees and a hassle to keep in good condition (its not like I can throw them away and not worry about it, after all I PAID for the damn thing!)
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I like them if the artwork is different or clear (Underworld Extended, Fear & Loathing Criterion, etc.). I think they are a waste if they are exactly like the DVD cover and back.
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Originally Posted by SPiRAL
The " Saw " slipcover is pretty good.
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I'd rather take an insert over a slipcase any day of the week, but other than that I have nothing against them. The Bad Boys II slipcase was pretty cool looking, but what was the point with the POTC slipcover? It looked exactly precisely the same as the keepcase!