Optical Disc Jewel Case Storage Box

Basics

• This page aims to explore the various Boxes in which one could efficiently and securely store Optical Disc Jewel Cases
• Main OTS Options, however a more custom DIY/OS Solution would probably work better, and could be made of known high quality materials if those characteristics are desirable (ie in storing media in a Semi-Automated Optical Cold Data Storage system, not (Hypothetically) Storing Commercially (And Stably, ie if it breaks you go to walmart and buy a new one for 15 USD) Available Movie Copies

OTS Options

Semi-Rigid

• Seem to be made of a Nonwoven Fabric of some sort of Plastic
• Some supposedly have Cardboard Inserts for Rigidity
• Don't seem to be very high quality, granted if done right it should just sit there so doesn't need to be made out of a superalloy or something
• Either way potential concern of seams ripping, especially when it is full
• However cheap (~20 USD or so it seems per each bin) and widely available

Amazon

• Uentip - CD Storage Boxes - Pack of 2 CD Case Holder - 13.2" x5.9" x 5.3", Container holds 30 CDs in full jewel cases, 60 CDs in slim cases, and 165 discs in CD sleeves - Black (2 Pack) ( 17 USD ) (Has a Seperate Lid)
• NUSWOR Upgrades CD Storage Box - Perfect CD Case Storage Solution, Stackable CD Organizer with Lid, 4Pack CD Holder 14.37 x 5.5 x 6.3 Inches - Holds 140 Jewel Cases - Grey ( 32 USD ) (Holds 35 Each, 140 total )
• "Snap-N-Store CD Storage Box - 2 Pack - Durable 5.1 x 5.1 x 13.2 Inch Disc Holders with Lids to Store up to 165 Discs - Black" ( ~24 USD )

Rigid Bin

• Essentially a plastic bin like one would use for leftovers or garage storage, but optimized for Optical Disc Jewel Cases
• Didn't find too many of these yet
• Reccord-Happy Store - Collapsible Storage Box Organizer Basket - Folding Small Bin for Office Desk Kitchen Bedroom - CD DVD Compact Disc Case Holder Plastic Stackable Mini Crate (green)
• AITEE DVD/CD Storage Box 2 Packs, Acrylic Storage Container for Blu-Rays, Small Books/Booklets, Video Game Cases and Video Game Controllers, Storage Organizer for Countertop/Kitchen/Bathroom/Cabinet.
  • Clear so not the best for archival, also probably easily made with a Laser Cutter or CNC Router (Although not a bad idea in that case, just DIY instead of buy_

Rigid "Filing Cabinet" Style

• A bit more expensive, and hard to tell build quality/materials from an Amazon listing etc

Amazon

• Innovera CD/DVD Storage Drawer, Holds 150 Discs, Sold as 2 Each ( ~22 USD )
  • Stackable Plastic Design
• Vaultz CD Case Holder-File-Cabinet CD-Rack w/ 1 Drawer and Key Locks, 8 x 14.5 x 15.5 Inch DVD Organizer and CD-Storage-Box - Black ( 43 USD )
  • Similar appearance to a ATA Case (AKA Flight Case / Road Case ) although uncertain build quality, supposedly pretty good as per the reviews
    • One mentioned offgassing which is a bit of a concern, although it subsided after a few days apparently so nothing too bad (ie "New Car Smell" vs some plastics that constantly offgas and have that intangible but "bad" smell)

Overkill Hollinger Box

• Archival Storage Box may ve the better way to write it a Hollinger is a Genericized Trademark and all that
• Basically a Cardboard Box made of Acid Free Paper (Also Lignin free which can leach long term into paper and whatnot/cause that browning, even if acid free), and reinforced with Powder Coated Metal Bits
  • I was looking into if these rust / have rusted in any testing, basically places said "if they are rusting that is the least of your concerns", granted using stainless wouldn't really make sense, that type of lifetime design type stuff does have me interested
• Some even have a bit of a "buffer" mixed in, so if there is a bit of sulfuric acid from pollution or misc offgassing things it will deal with that in theory
  • Main thing is just keep things clean rather than rely on magic like that but yeah
• So short of Fire or some sort of Insect maybe these can probably outlast some plastic
• Granted "Easier to swap out when broken upon regular inspection, rather than engineer a perfect container, and unlike a proper archive, if shoved in an attic there are issues of Silverfish and whatnot so plastic does tend to be nice for that
• Sourcing:
  • Hollinger Metal Edge - CD/DVD Video and Audio Boxes
    • Quote "Stores compact disc on edge with ID label visible. 12 1/8L x 5 1/2W x 6H box comfortably holds 29 CD's in their jewel cases. Oversized short lid box 15 3/8L x 5 3/8W x 6H (not shown)with removable top, holds up to 42 compact disc in the plastic case. Available in our 60 pt. acid/lignin-free Tan or Dark Grey boxes reinforced with metal edges, providing strength and stability during handling, stacking and storage."
• Given that Documents, Photos/Negatives, Microfiches and all that are the main market, these don't seem to be too common
  • All the same tech at the same of the day