The versions in the slimline (plastic) jewel cases are what continue to be made. Not as expensive.

Sheesh, I have gone through multiple copies of the special edition discs, because in my experience, I can only find the limited run version! Awful packaging! While, the ultimate edition of TPM had somewhat better packaging, it too isn't all that great!

Anymore these days, I will not pick up a album if they are used, except on occasion. Since, chances are good I will just need to re-purchase them eventually anyway. When will they learn!

Regards,
Sean Robert Abbey

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Originally posted by PeterK:
Between you two guys, it's impossible to twist the ideas around any more

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But I said exactly the same you did! I assumed "slimline" refers to the "booklet" editions, because John clearly stated that there's a jewel case edition and a slimline edition.

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Originally posted by charben:
I just removed the disks from the "booklet" editons and put them in spare jewel cases when I first got them. Based on what's been said on this thread, I'm glad I did.

Chris Harben
Atlantic Beach, FL

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Yeah, I did the same thing. Maybe I have just been extremely unlucky. Since, even then the copies I had were already worse off then any other disc I have in my collection, new or used!

Oh well, next time I need to get a copy of the music, I will not do so, unless I can get the slimline versions. Truthfully, maybe I am just anal, I don't like those much better either.

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Originally posted by Marian Schedenig:
Sabbey: I love the booklet-style cases. Better than the "Ultimate Edition" case. Better than those stupid "deluxe packaging" cases. It IS annoying that the discs do get scratched after some time, this is where they should have thought of a better solution. Still, I rate the booklet cases right behind the Ben Hur "book" as 2nd best CD packaging I've seen.

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I hate anything that does not give the utmost protection to the CD'. No CD tray, means it goes to the top of my list of pure crap packaging.

IMO, the only good ones are standard jewel cases and the "double" jewel case that was commonplace before the slimline cases were being used. Still though, all have drawbacks. For a example, I don't like the fact there are those slots on the spine of the jewel case, where the tabs for holding the art are. They make it too easy to let dust particles in, and over time make for dirty CD'. Yes, my anal-retentiveness knows no bounds!

BTW, if the Ben-Hur set is anything like the SW:SE sets, I am glad I have passed on it!

Perfection, ain't it a bitch?!

Regarding the "naps" on jewel cases: My main complaint is that they make it very difficult to get the booklet out without damaging it. The only good ones are the vertical, "bar-shaped" ones. It's still difficult to get the booklet out, but at least they don't damage it when you just carry the case.

The Ben Hur case is like the SW:SE sets, but with standard plastic thingies that hold the CDs, like in the standard jewel cases and deluxe packaging cases.

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Originally posted by Marian Schedenig:
The Ben Hur case is like the SW:SE sets, but with standard plastic thingies that hold the CDs, like in the standard jewel cases and deluxe packaging cases.

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Well, that is better. As long as it is not those cheapo cardboard sleeves that remind me of the ones sample discs come in. Totally cheap looking and makes me rather pissed off to whoever was the genius that designed the freaking case!

I'll probably get Ben-Hur eventually, but I just wish that such sets were more carefully thought out in the future. I know I am anal and all, but I think when designing these things, the first thing to look into is the amount of protection for the CD, not how well it will look. Maybe it's just me!