Physical Media Storage Solutions from Tarifold

[@CerealAtMidnight]

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[@washere3955]

Will the 2ring sleeves fit a 2ring bindertek branded binder?

[@VanessaButtino]

Speaking as a minimalist AND a collector, this storage solution idea is FANTASTIC. I especially love how they’ve included the felt layer within the plastic sleeve. Helps protect the disc and keeps it clean and scratch-free.

[@robertt9342]

That’s got to be quite the internal struggle

[@b4rs629]

@@robertt9342 The internal struggle is real. lol.

[@kencoakley8366]

I'm sticking with the blue cases for aesthetic reasons. I like the look of a full library. It makes me feel like I'm in a video store. Also, when I look for a movie I read the spines. I love how the Kino/Lorber spines all look the same or how the Arrow logos are in perfect alignment. I'm not thumbing my nose at that kind of storage. There's no wrong way to create a library, the important thing is buying physical media.

[@JM.Bengtsson]

This is exactly what I feel. I love the unity and the alignment. I would never sleeve. Or maybe not never, never is a long time. 😂 But to me I want the grand feeling of my collection. Sleeving would make me feel like they are burned / copy.

[@richardgregory3684]

Yup, that's how I feel too. He did say he doesn;t sleeve "collector" type stuff, but I really like the look of shelves of DVD and bluray spies and as you say, some studies deliberately kept their covers/spines a unified design, specifically to appeal to collectors.

[@washere3955]

I'm only thinking of doing this to the single generic dvd releases I find at thrift stores. Anything else stays.

[@jjthekollector]

Agreed

[@jadehei538]

That's great if you have the space! I live in a small one bedroom apartment so space is very very scarce, so this method literally saved my dvds from being given away!

[@saraadams3811]

Hi! I just came across your original video on this topic, then naturally migrated to this one. I'm in a wheelchair, so shelves (at least ones that go down to the floor and/or up to the ceiling) aren't an option. I was getting frustrated with trying to figure out how to store everything AND still have it be accessible to me. This is that solution. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@marklafrance8141]

I sleeved 500 dvd's so far. Definitely an excellent product!

[@jeremiahmichael87]

Just cut out streaming except Disney+ (for new release shows) and free apps like Tubi about 6 months ago and started collecting physical media after stumbling upon this channel. The collection is still pretty small at around 1,000 titles with a lot of space to grow in a spare bedroom, but this is great for down the line when shelves need to be curated. Thank you 🙌🏼

[@Darrenlovesmovies]

I did this for my blu ray collection. It was just taking up too much storage space once the collection got bigger. Saved so much space and wife approved

[@DeadwoodGB24]

I'm able to display my 4K and Blu-ray collections but this did save my DVD collection. I brought sleeves that went in binders. 400 DVDs are now just one shelf of 10 binders. Game changer!

[@jcrashmore]

I adopted this after watching a previous video, and it's been game-changing. I sleeve the average releases now and save my shelf space for my special collection and favorite movies. It's the best of both worlds, and if a disc ever crosses over into the favorite category, it's super easy to put it back in a traditional case and on the shelf. I had quit collecting for a while when I ran out of space and this helped get me back into the hobby.

[@NintenPizza]

For me it's been a bit of a mixed bag. I think if you were to add a sturdy thin piece of cardboard inside the middle of the DVD Cover Art/slip cover, once inside the single Terafold, that matches the exact size, it would be much nicer and feel more like a trading card. Because as is, it's too bendy and flimsy and way less aesthetic compared to using an actual case. And this doesn't solve DVD's with multiple discs. Once you opt for the 4 sleeved Terafold's, it gets very sloppy and looks terrible. So you'll wind up with Single Terafold's, and multiple DVD's housing tons of discs in their origianal plastic/packaging. Instead, I ended up putting my cases in a closet(I'll probably get rid of them at some point), and stored all of my discs in a CD binder case, which holds close to 200 discs. I don't have a big collection anyways, and mostly stream. I just don't find it appealing anymore to have bookcases full of DVD's, Blu-rays or retro video games. You get it older, mortality sets in, and you want change. Besides you can't take any of it with you. :P For me personally, it just winded up turning into mental clutter. CD Binders save you a TON of space, AND it's more convenient. Still, i wish i could just upload my discs onto a box and have the same level of convenience as i do with streaming, and then get rid of the discs and binders. :P

[@kurzrock]

I'm loving the Tarifold, er now Djois, sleeves. Been using them since I watched your older video, in January. It has saved me so much space. Ideal for the active thrifter. My rule, any case that is damaged or a case with the large flimsy plastic wheel in the middle of a case, gets tossed!

[@ryaguy5323]

I have started this process since I seen your last few videos at the end of last year. I have over 5,500 Blu-ray's and DVD's. I have currently sleeved 3,000+ movies so far. It's a work in progress but also so fun and satisfying to see how much space it saves. I called a few venues to donate the plastic cases with no luck so I recycle them to the local recycle center. I also put the discs in those simple disc paper sleeves to help keep them in good condition while in the plastic sleeve. Then I put them in these fabric storage cases that holds a good number of sleeves organizing them alphabetically. It's perfect and easier to find and sort movies. I have done my video game collection as well with the PS4 sleeves. PS3/XBOX ONE games fit perfect in Blu-ray sleeves, PS4/PS5 in their video game sleeves they sell, Nintendo 3DS/DS games fit in the CD sleeves, and the basic XBOX/PS2 games fit in the DVD sleeves. The only thing is how expensive it can get but with discounts and specials they sometimes have can help alleviate the cost but makes it a fun project to do in moderation thru the months. Thanks so much for your videos on this subject as it has truly been a game changer and makes collecting fun and exciting once again. 👍👍

[@retrofun41]

I just ordered 2 packs of Blu-ray and 2 packs of dvd tarifolds to begin. Also I have begun streamlining my collection and decluttering my life. Oh! Thanks for the discount code.

[@punking262]

I've followed your lead and started putting blu-rays that are in normal cases in sleeves, not only is there the obvious fact of saving space, but I actually buy more titles because I'm not constantly concerned about how much room I have left.

[@CharlieUptownOfficial]

I will definitely consider this for the archives and keep the special packaging and steelbooks for my top favorite films to display.

[@alberteslo]

Hello Heath, thanks to you i save up a lot of space, i was running out of space and with this i have much more room.

[@channelserf8666]

I use DiscSox. They can do the Warner snapper cases with no cutting. you pull the cover out of the plastic frame and it fits in their sleeve. Great design. Blu and DVD sizes and multi disc set inserts that are padded. Like you Heath, I only sleeve the titles that I don't anticipate multiple views from. This leaves more room for the titles I want to display. This way I can keep so many more disks in the space I have. Having a vast selection is what makes a great library and sleeves make this possible for most people.

[@toughandgritty]

The black bins are tempting. Since you clearly have their ear, Keith, send up the flagpole that their next product development should be size-specific dividers.

[@thetoythief8940]

I started doing this because I do watch my physical collection off my plex server and this was a great way to store my disks

[@sir.reelcinema]

I have been using these for about a year and a half now absolutely love them. I have purchased close to 6000 of these sleeves my favorite sleeves so far is just the boring standard DVD sleeve with no holes. I go and buy for $11 on Amazon, a little square CD holder that has felt and I slide it in the middle of the artwork I love the fact that it has a flap on the top to protect the artwork from dust.

[@starman15317]

I've been using the Tarifold sleeves for the past year now thanks to your recommendation and I love them! I've put my entire DVD collection (outside of some of the unique cases and snapper cases) in the sleeves and they've saved a ton of room. I have many of my Blu-rays in them too, though I'm a little more selective with those (for now, I'm sure that will change as I run out of space!)

[@OuterGalaxyLounge]

As someone storing thousands of discs using a basically similar method, I might suggest that you stick something in the back of those pull-out shelving units that props up the discs straight upright (maybe a little block of wood or some folded cardboard or crumpled paper bag). I would be concerned with potential malformation of the discs occurring over time with them resting against each other at an angle. I have no scientific proof of this being a problem, but I've always been very cautious about any potential storage anomalies.

[@griffredux9966]

I have to admit that a younger me would call this crazy, sacrilege even. I have no shelf space left. I have stacks and stacks of movies and am starting to feel like a hoarder. I'm going to get these and try it out for my DVDs and generic blus. Thanks for the heads up and tip, Heath!

[@CerealAtMidnight]

A younger me would have felt the same way. Then again, a younger me had much less stuff!

[@yelanates]

I definitely do NOT use these for my boutique releases. But for just my general release Blu-rays it’s a god send.

[@washere3955]

Yeah, I do this with the generic single disc dvds, and maybe soon for blu's.

[@whysoblutube]

Just wanted to chime in one week later now that my first shipment from the T3L Shop arrived - the box and sleeves are phenomenal! I have to place another order for more!

[@CerealAtMidnight]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for the follow up.

[@6stringmonk]

In case anyone is curious, you can fit multiple disks in the single dvd and blu-ray sleeves. 4 discs in 2 double disc protectors or 4 paper single protectors fit fine and is my limit before I just keep a release in its original packaging.

[@the80slivehere]

The felt inserts are a game changer for me. Super cool! I am going to evaluate my DVDs and see what I want to store this way. I just watch more Blu-Ray and 4K, but I don't really want to toss my DVDs. This solution makes sense for lots of movies! The scratching on the paper sleeve always concerned me a tad. I have no excuse now. Thanks, Heath and Djois! - Heather

[@na93prepre]

This reminds me of what we did with our CDs then our DVDs. Only to later regret throwing out the cases.

[@PedroLopez-yo7nr]

Just order my first batch. Thank you for the discount code. CDs , double cds, binders, games, Blu-ray, dvd and binders.

[@daytonbrooks]

I'm not even out of space and I'm excited to try it on my small cd collection. Like you mentioned with the comment about vinyl, there's something about flipping through that just feels right!

[@CanadianBacon6ix]

I did this to my whole collection already, all 1100. I used another company for my blurays but use the terfolds for my dvds. Terafolds are really good quality. Totally happy with sleeves, they work for me and I have room for a 10x more movies and shows. Terafold should do a bulk option.

[@jadehei538]

Definitely saved our collection too! Also now I feel like I can buy some dvds I want because now they won't take up so much space.

[@Just_a_good_old_boy]

I did this with my cd collection. All 800+ cds fit so nicely on my shelf now 😊

[@michaelschmidt7980]

Im sleeving thousands of discs since last year and I love it! I have so much mire room and also much more control and oversight over my collection now... everything is nicely sorted in genres and alphabetical, and is readily available right at my fingertip! I gave away most of my snapper-cases and found "sleevable" alternatives (DVD oder BD) for them... also I'm just using the DVD-sleeves... because they are cheapest and can house all formats... DVD, BD-Slim and regular, Criterion BDs... everything... and it looks (at least to my eye) better in the shelf if all sleeves have the same hight.

[@MrArchos504]

I've been using the spacesaver sleeves for 5 years now. I use them for my 12k cds and my small blu ray and dvd collection. Most people hate them but they save a ton of room. Just don't pack them too tight or they will get "ring wear".

[@bergunx]

I’ve been kicking this idea for over two years since my DVD and Blu-ray collection has become more of a pain than a pleasure since I ran out of room to store them, which they’re all over my house since the one spare bedroom use to store my collection, in bookcases that covered two of the walls, was overflowing with media. I pulled the trigger last March and went with Tarifold sleeves and felt pouches. First I did about 100 and slept on it for a few days BEFORE committing to this process. Well, after a week, I felt good and committed to doing this to process since you keep all the artwork… I do not save or collect slip covers, so most of them get trashed anyway. To date, I’ve did about 1400 DVDs and about 600 Blu-ray discs at this point, with another 100 of each that will go into sleeves within the next few weeks. My plan is to keep 500-ish DVDs and 500-ish Blu-ray discs on display in that spare bedroom, which will allow it to be used once again as a guest overnight room since it has a sleeper couch. This gives me a more satisfying feeling with my collection since “I’m” now in control, instead of it being in charge. Also, I have been purging my collection of DVDs that I’ve upgraded to Blu-rays over the years. I sell them back to a local music shop for store credit and the ones they do not want, they go to Goodwill or Salvation Army. I have over 3500 CDs and once I’m done sleeving my movies, I’ll sleeve about 1800 CDs as well. I’m storing them in clear plastic media storage bins from the Container Store and they can be stored much easier in a closet and/or under a bed… Six bins will fit under a queen size bed with ease. Honestly, this method is worth it, especially if you have thousands of discs and you haven’t converted your whole basement into a media library…. If “I” had a basement, I would have done that, so this was my only real option that would work for me.

[@TimW-tq2ko]

I've put over 1,000 DVDs in these sleeves. I was using the notebooks but the shoebox-like cases save even more space so I've begun using them, too.

[@semianonymousraccoon2950]

Do the carboard boxes have lids so you can stack them, or are they just open?

[@TimW-tq2ko]

@@semianonymousraccoon2950 The ones I have are just open so they aren't stackable.

[@TimW-tq2ko]

The ones I have are open and can't be stacked.

[@semianonymousraccoon2950]

@@TimW-tq2ko Thanks. I ended up just going with a binder I found on Amazon that has room to insert the covers. If these had been stackable I'd probably have gone that direction.

[@keanueraine]

I havent bought into the sleeves.....Yet. I'm at the brink where I'm just about to run out of space. If I were to sleeve only my DVD's, not blu's or 4k's it would probably buy me a good 3 - 5 years of blu//4k space. I'm a limited budget per month for movies so sleeving 400 odd DVD's would keep my wall happy, my wife happy, and declutter for awhile. I probably got less than a year of shelf space left at my rate of collecting, so I will have to star this video and come back to it. Great video Heath...

[@jjthekollector]

I feel like if you sleeve them you don’t see them you forget about them lol, my wife has me on a budget too 😢😂

[@JohnHegg-x8b]

Thank you Heath I have been putting my DVDs in the sleeves and books.....I have opened so much space....I am going to start with some Blu rays.......

[@ronp5293]

Thanks for the update! I'm thinking about doing this because my collection is just overflowing the space I've got. I wouldn't mind seeing where and how you store your sleeved discs in a future video if possible. Cheers!

[@Bibliophilo]

I would be interested to see that too.

[@dustbin5044]

See I like looking at the title printed on the spine and think about 'do I want to watch this movie today or something else?' This is why I like DVD's and VHS tapes sitting on my bookshelves, spine side facing out. I have some very rare movies like 'Lunch Wagon' on VHS and they look awesome sitting on my shelf just waiting to be played again.

[@satanwest2923]

I've been doing this ever since u first showed us this, Heath. And its worked great for me. The only problem for me is sometime they are sold out.

[@matthewjames3637]

Been using these since your last video and its been great. It's reignited my interest in picking up novied thrifting.

[@suemurray2109]

I watched your video last year and was NOT on board for this idea… I have since hit the 5000 mark on movies I own and space is becoming an overwhelming factor! I’ve ordered some of these sleeves to begin this process to help save some room!!

[@dravenlee4473]

An elegant solution for a more civilized age. My only issue is what what I do with my cases? Granted, you can just put them in boxes and store them but I don't even have closet space at this point. I think the ultimate problem is wanting everything when we really should be curating our collections. I'm probably 300+ in my backlog right now and keep adding to it. It's a problem.

[@keanueraine]

Kijjiji them, ebay them, thrift store them, recycle them. That's what i did with my CD cases years and years ago.

[@roberthealey526]

Seriously considering getting these for my dvd collection

[@guely55]

I have around 9000 discs and I live in an apartment so I've been using this for a while. I keep in my cellar a few hundred DVD boxes i use when i gonna swap or sell some movies. I don't throw away the cartoon boxes of the boxsets because I use them for separation on the shelves (and just in case i need them again). Greetings from Sweden!!

[@effsinthechat1766]

did this with my cds when i saw your prvious video. Absolute game changer. My wife wants me to do my film collection now

[@TheHomeProjectsYeti]

Kurt Russell, Wolverine, and Shaft walk into a bar. The bartender looks up and says, "Is this some kind of crossover event?" Kurt Russell grins, “Depends-who's directing?” Wolverine growls, “Don’t care. Long as I get a cold beer and no one tries to start something.” Shaft leans in, cool as ever, and says, “Relax, man. We ain’t here for trouble… unless it finds us.” The bartender chuckles, “Well, with you three, trouble doesn’t need to find you. It probably walked in right behind you.” Just then, Deadpool bursts through the door and yells, "Did someone say crossover?!" Everyone groans.

[@xusiaxod6255]

That's great if, like you, you have a museums worth of blurays and a cataloguing system to go with it. For me, with my aged eyesight, i prefer to keep the cases.

[@ultimablackmage]

At least the felt lined CD sleeves will reduce the odds of scratching, but I'll stick to my shelves & storage tubs filled with discs.

[@djhaack9239]

Great idea. I prefer the cases that they come in, but I don't have thousands of movies yet.

[@Robby.Wilson]

I recently put away some blurays in these leather bound binders from Amazon. I don't watch them often but still not quite ready to get rid of them,they fit great in shelves. I did consider these at one point too, I'm really focusing on condensing my collection into what I really enjoy and rewatch.

[@ipatsa]

Been using them for years for all my standard dvd and bluray cases.

[@dustbin5044]

I like Code Red, Dark Force and Vestron Video, they all number their spines, greatly improving the collectibility. Numbered blu-rays have motivated me to buy some movies I don't even like for completionist's sake.

[@realtravisblaine]

My Blu-rays / 4Ks are still under 2000 total so I just use the cases and shelves. I have done these for my DVDs. Put the studio DVDs in sleeves and then the box like you and then all of my Warner Archive DVDs (found at pawn/thrift shops for under $1 each) in a binder with the sleeves with the hole punches. That binder can then go on my bottom shelf for easy access. The other DVDs are just in a closet tucked away. For my snapper cases -- I had about a dozen, I just ended up finding the standard DVD release artwork online and printing it to put in the sleeve. That way my snapper case is unaltered if I ever upgrade and decide to donate, sell, give away the DVD.

[@AV84USA]

Been there, done that. I keep my movies in Clear 12 Gal. Flip-Top Storage Bins, stacked 4 high, with the titles facing out, and with a movie spreadsheet showing which bin the disks are in. I have my favorite films on a Plex server and keep physical disks of my most recent and reference films close at hand for popping into a 4K player for the absolute best picture (although for most I cannot discern a difference between my 4k on my Plex and the physical disk, with the exception of the myriad of “extras”)

[@ramblinrandal]

I have a small house and just do not have the space (I also have a ton of books.) I sleeved most all of my DVDs several years ago with Atlantic DVD storage. (Yes, the snapper case art you need to trim to fit.) I rebought most of those in bluray.) Later It began sleeving some of my blurays. I do not remember the brand. Now I am intent on sleeving almost all. I understand having and admiring your display, but no one sees my collection except me. Criterion, MOC, discs in a book cases, box sets, and special to me classics are exempt. I recently re-ignited my drive to sleeve the vast majority of my bluray collection. And I indeed did but Tarifold sleeves (DVD sleeves are easy to find, but specific to bluray are less so. I have a boat load of DVD sleeves. They work, but are significantly taller than the bluray inserts.) I had to learn to not be sentimental about slipcovers for cases. Store them flat if they matter to you. Sorry for the ramble. I am just grateful for the info on the Tarifold website. Amazon sometimes has this stuff, and sometimes they don't. Peace.

[@MediaPlayJay]

Great video Heath. I finally ordered these sleeves and it saved so much space.

[@CerealAtMidnight]

I'm glad to hear it!

[@JohnHegg-x8b]

This was an awesome idea......I started doing this after your first video....Thank you for the awesome idea.....

[@zonger420]

Normal Dvd and Bluray covers are not creased or folded. They are bent around the side of the case yes but if you remove the paper and set it on something flat it has no folds or crease. It does take the shape of the case but not damaged. These sleaves make you put that crease or fold in the art work paper.

[@Tau_Zyrillion]

Some might not care about folding the paper but I have to agree with you. I'd only consider storing the disc and paper insert separately if it didn't cause any damage.

[@CerealAtMidnight]

I wouldn't say people don't care, I'd say most of us don't consider folding along the bend to be damage.

[@txag007]

I've been using the sleeves for my 4Ks so far, but my next goal is to start getting my blu-rays under control!

[@numbersix8919]

Thanks! This is really the only way forward. Appreciate it.

[@yelanates]

I do put a felt sleeve in there for the disc itself, so mine are slightly fatter. But worth it IMO.

[@jshain4117]

I used to work in the MOD department of Amazon and I remember the DVDs, Blu rays, and CDs being on the spindles before we put them in there cases

[@CerealAtMidnight]

Right? I"m not sure how many people know that.

[@ReachForTheSkyVideo]

I remove the snapper case from its rails and tuck the artwork flat in a comic book bag. The disc goes into a paper sleeve in the same bag and I store them with my Laserdiscs.

[@JackFrost--5]

the space hogging cases are certainly a problem as anyone with a medium to large collection knows. The biggest hogs are the thick TV season boxes or anything that has multiple discs. Even CD jewel cases are too damn thick and are made of the terrible type of plastic that cracks easily. I am someone that refuses to buy multiple bookcases for my media to lounge on. For the solution, I like the white paper sleeves, those thin dvd cases work but require some trimming of the cover art to fit, zippered disc wallets & binders are great.

[@My20GUNS]

I'm totally for this for most of my regular blu rays. But I have an old school CD binder that works almost as well. I can't save the artwork/slips, but most of my regular blu rays don't have slipcovers. I'd love to hear your thoughts on the EcoTek brand steelbook blu ray protectors. I put everyone of my 4Ks (except Criterion) in those cases and it looks SO PROFESSIONAL. Takes up more room, but it's worth it for the protection.

[@eiadtarabulsi]

Awesome video as always! Thanks, Heath! God bless and stay safe!

[@Sampson.entertainment]

I just wish they came in bigger quantities! At least 100 at a time!

[@CerealAtMidnight]

I'd buy them in 500 packs!

[@Sampson.entertainment]

@@CerealAtMidnight same

[@Gixxerfool1]

What do you do with all the plastic cases? I can’t imagine just tossing them.

[@michaelmcgee8543]

I got a pack of two Blu-ray and DVD disc sleeves. A Lot.

[@Malvito]

Space ...the Final Frontier ...

[@TheJacksonRoykirk]

Definitely a great way to save space, and I do need to do that. However, I will hold on to about 30 each of DVD, CD, and Blu-Ray empty cases for when I decide to sell/giveaway a title. There's no way I could sell them in just a sleeve like these.

[@BrainCakeProductions]

A few years ago, I put several dvds into binders and got rid of the artwork. It's my biggest regret. I think I'll start using this method moving forward.

[@ethandumar2398]

Idk man im still on the fence personally, i have over a thousand movies , and i tried the movie wallates like the big ol binders , and went back to the case method, i just enjoy having the cases on the shelf and seeing my collection as a whole

[@HECTORMONTALVO-le9cn]

I put most of my movies in those 336 discs carrying cases and keep the artwork. But give away the plastic cases. And I've saved ton of space. But yours is great too Heath as you keep the artwork with the movie. Thanks for the idea Heath.👍

[@Bibliophilo]

Heath, as some people have mentioned that docs could be damaged in the sleeves due to contact with the paper of the cover, what is your opinion on that? Any experience? My attempt would be not to stack sleeves in boxes super tight but with room to flip through.

[@CerealAtMidnight]

My opinion and my experience is that such concerns are unfounded. I've had some of my discs in paper sleeves since the late 1990s. I haven't tried to play them all, but the ones I have are fine. Here's the reality: discs fail. I've had discs fail just sitting on my shelf in their proper cases. I've had off-gassing from those cases permanently bond to some of my discs. Our discs are never truly safe, and they're not going to last forever. Some will last 5 years. Some may last 20. Some may last 50, but none of them are going to last our whole lifetimes, I believe. I used to think they would, but I don't anymore. Every format is corruptible, but at least with this method of storage, I can get my living space back.

[@Bibliophilo]

@@CerealAtMidnight thanks Heath, I agree and would add to the discussion that many CDs are put in environmentally friendly paper cases by record companies so they are permanently touched by a thick paper. It is hard to get these discs out in some cases as well. I guess many have the 4K Star Wars complete set with the Death Star design. These discs are also packed in paper. This should have the same concern for those. As long as the plastic of the sleeves is not toxic to discs I am fine with them.

[@SackLunch31]

So you used to use bags in your last video rather than those bins. Have you switched all of them up or do you still use the bags? I would think it would take a ton of bins to replace the bag situation.

[@robertt9342]

Seems like a good fit for many, but not for me. Now I just need to find someone dumping their cases so I can find some replacement one.

[@JoshRazauskas]

This is definitely a great thing to save space but I have cerebral palsy and my hands sometimes can slip when I’m handling my discs and that’s when I’m intentionally, placing my finger in the middle and thumb on the bottom; so I think I would be far more afraid of getting fingerprints everywhere if I did this. Thanks for sharing though. It’s really interesting.

[@airblazerfoodgamingandrevi2952]

Mines the sleeves what some thing that are good to have to accommodate them?. I started a list.I have box/label holders so far.

[@heyyomikey718]

Hey Heath, maybe I missed it or maybe it wasn't mentioned but where do you get the storage box thing that you have the 100 sleeved movies in? Looks like it fits them perfect. Is it the same company or a different one? Thanks!

[@whysoblutube]

Same place. Tarifold sells one.

[@CerealAtMidnight]

Everything in this video is from Tarifold and T3Lshop.com. I will only use their stuff.

[@Bowler126]

Heath Please show us where your putting the black container in your house video

[@michaelmcgee8543]

I have done this except for the 3 disc specials.

[@PCjr-x3o]

Blu-ray sleeves are double the cost of dvd sleeves. Not complaint but an observation . It feels all kinds of wrong. Even my idea of putting my blues in a dvd sleeve feels wrong. E-friendly when I toss out big bags of plastic.😮

[@CerealAtMidnight]

Thanks for the super comment! Someone asked the company about that and they said it was because the Blu-ray sleeves sell much less than the DVD sleeves. Less demand means smaller batches and higher production cost.

[@movies2comics]

About the gasing and sludge that can get on cased discs, I've seen this first hand and have yet to find a good way to clean this properly. It would be great to see you do a vid on the topic of disc cleaning. Maybe find an expert on the subject and have them on for a discussion.

[@Bibliophilo]

Thanks for the storage solution. I think about trying it out. Where do I get these nice boxes?

[@levileveridge6621]

I was wondering the same thing?

[@CerealAtMidnight]

It’s all from T3Lshop.com. Don’t forget code CAM15 to save some cash!

[@ems3recombination208]

Great video, my collection is starting to overwhelm my house so I think I’ll have to do this. You say you’ve tried a few brands but have you tried any U.K. based sleeve manufacturers you can recommend? The Tarifold shipping to the U.K. where I live is a bit cost prohibitive. Keep up the great videos!

[@meta460085]

I need some for my VHS collection 😂

[@addamski]

Shame I can’t do this with my VHS collection. Had to throw them all away, but in the UK 99% of my collection was plastic case with an art slip. I kept all my artwork slips just for posterity 😊

[@ZJ-ne9kn]

I agree with a lot of people it's not ideal but i can understand i started doin this with dvds. I dont have near as many discs as you do but i collect records and other things as well. Space is always a problem for collectors

[@JaredLitherland]

Hey Heath -- My big Q is what do you do with the plastic cases once you've sleeved the movies? I've not sleeved any of my collection yet, but I'd like to save the space. That said, I couldn't bring myself to just throw away the cases. What do you do? Donate? Recycle?

[@CerealAtMidnight]

If you can find someone that wants them, that's a good option, but I never really could--nobody was interested. I was able to give away a few hundred, sold about 100, and I ended up throwing the rest away. Most facilities won't accept them for recycling.

[@clementfalardeau1865]

Personally, I prefer the Discsox system. Its plastic is of archival quality and can adapt to multiple discs collections.

[@CerealAtMidnight]

To be fair, the same is true of these, and they're cheaper.

[@clementfalardeau1865]

@@CerealAtMidnight I find the discs better protected with DiscSox, but any system is good if it answers your needs. I just wanted to say that there are other systems too.

[@chasemontoure1462]

What is the difference between the dvd and blu ray Tarifolds? Also I am debating about switching to these. I currently have some tv series in a binders but am noticing a lot of surface scratches.

[@markosoininen837]

When disc is in case its not direct contact, case lets it breathe. When you stack them in tight it starts to ruin your discs with that plastic. Trust me, i had hundreds of dvd ruined in 3 year.

[@JonTalksEverythingPodcast]

seems like the desks would be less safe in those sleaves and high risk of going bad

[@gavinpape4133]

I've been looking into these sleeves recently for my (quite small) collection of around 250 releases. A combination of DVD, Blu Rays and 4K. Had a gap in buying physical media as I moved to digital, purely for space saving reasons, but you just can't beat physical media, so I've started buying more again. The downside is I have nowhere to keep/display them. They're all in boxes in a small storage cupboard. These sleeves would make my collection a lot more accessible. I was looking at the binders, but the carry cases seem a lot more efficient, in terms of space and accessibility. I could likely fit 3 of those in my TV unit. I'm even thinking of downgrading some of my steelbooks for standard cases, just so I can sleeve them. My only concern is card slipcovers. I have a lot of these and would prefer not to throw them. Do you know if these would also fit in the sleeves alongside the case artwork?

[@damondelgado4603]

I still box up the dvd/blu-ray cases and put them in the attic for one day that I build an actual theatre building and want to display them. I'm weird 🤣

[@whysoblutube]

So do you store or sell the empty cases?

[@CerealAtMidnight]

I've given some cases away, sold some, and thrown the rest out.

[@Movies.And.Mor3]

6:12 I have 3 snapper cases in my collection Oceans 11, Young Guns 2, and Major League 2

[@spargotee]

I'm open to this idea....