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How do I hide my DVD collection?
Hiding away your DVD collection is as simple as closing your closet door. If you have solid wood doors, you could screw the shelving unit right on the door. For only $35 and around two hours, this is a great DVD storage idea. You could also build these cabinet door storage bins.
What do I do with a lot of DVDs?
Thrift stores often accept DVDs in good condition and profits often go to a good cause. You can also give away your discs on websites like Craigslist or Freecycle. Perhaps someone else will enjoy your movies! Organizations like Operation Showtime and DVDs to The Troops pass on unwanted discs for troops to watch.
How do you stack a DVD on a shelf?
Hang floating shelves to put the DVDs on. If you don’t have the space for a bookcase, hang several separate shelves on the walls and fill them with the DVD cases. If the DVDs fall over, you can use bookends to keep them in place. Check home decor stores for novelty hanging shelves.
What is the best way to store CDs and DVDs?
Store discs upright (book style) in plastic cases specified for CDs and DVDs. Return discs to storage cases immediately after use. Leave discs in their packaging (or cases) to minimize the effects of environmental changes. Open a recordable disc package only when you are ready to record data on that disc.
What are the dimensions of a DVD case?
The standard measurements of a DVD case is 184 mm х 130 mm and 14 mm thick or 7.2 in × 5.1 in and 0.6 in thick. The case provides proper protection for the disks and holds them fast, no matter what happens. The plastic which is used for keep case is much softer and less rigid than the one used for jewel cases.
How do you get rid of old DVDs?
Chuck them in the trash The easiest way of getting rid of unwanted CDs and DVDs is to just simply chuck them into the nearest bin. This is by far the simplest way to get rid of discs that contain no data that has no value (AOL CDs, magazine cover disks, that sort of thing).
Should I get rid of all my DVDs?
Should we get rid of the DVDs? No, not necessary. A wall full of Blu-rays and DVDs. They take them home, watch them once or maybe not at all, and slot them onto their shelves, because it is only now that they are nearly worthless that a wall full of DVDs is truly possible for the young.
Is it worth trying to sell DVDs?
To be valuable, DVDs must be rare and in demand. For example, a DVD might be rare but if there is no demand for it, it’s won’t be valuable. Likewise, a DVD might be in high demand but if it’s not rare it won’t be valuable. As demand and rarity increase, so too does value.
Is stacking DVDs bad?
It can warp and become unplayable. 2. If your discs are exposed to changing levels of heat (because maybe your DVD shelf is in the sun or near the heating vent) then horizontal stacking can speed up the bowing effect. Of course it is best to store discs at a constant temperature and humidity anyway.
Where do you put DVDs?
There’re many choices of cloud storage services, such as Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, Amazon Drive, and iCloud. They will keep your DVD digital library secure and allow you to stream them on demand to whatever cloud-compatible devices. It is easy to upload DVD backups to cloud. Take Dropbox as an example.
How do you store thousands of CDs?
There are a number of ways to store your CDs. Depending on the size of your collection — and your space — you could be looking for a piece of physical furniture, a giant binder, a neat storage box, or for the really old-school, a case that attaches to your car visor.
What is the lifespan of a DVD?
The relative stability of optical disc formats Optical disc formats Average longevity DVD+RW (erasable DVD) 20 to 50 years BD-R (non-dye, gold metal layer) 10 to 20 years DVD-R (silver alloy metal layer) 10 to 20 years DVD and BD (read-only, such as a DVD or Blu-ray movie) 10 to 20 years.
Should I digitize my CD collection?
Digitizing a music collection is the best way to bring your physical media into the modern age. Not only does digitizing your media save space, it also lets you take your music with you wherever you go. Digital files can be loaded on phones, tablets and computers.
Should CD be stored vertically or horizontally?
Discs are best stored upright (like a book) in “jewel” cases that are designed specifically for CDs/DVDs. Ideally, store the cases in plastic or steel containers manufactured specifically for the type of medium in cool, dry storage that is free of large temperature fluctuations.
Is there any point in keeping CDs?
If you’re looking for a superior audio format, CDs are the best deal you’re likely to get. Also, there’s the resale value of CDs and vinyl. It might not be much, but you can sell your old records and CDs online or to record shops; if you buy a digital song, like an mp3 file, there’s no resale value.
